Chapter 377 Lu Shuhan's Disappointment
"Ah?"
Lu Shuhan's mouth gaped open, looking at Ning Xi in disbelief.
Qing University?
She had imagined many possibilities, but this was the one she had never thought of. Qing University, as Xia Country's top institution of higher learning, its admission standards were considered abnormal. Anyone who was a citizen of Xia Country more or less knew a little about it.
Precisely because of this, Lu Shuhan reacted with such astonishment after hearing the words 'Qing University'.
Looks beautiful, personality so good, family conditions super excellent, and now even academic performance is so outstanding…
Two words—— simply amazing!
Ning Xi smiled faintly, her fair hand twirling her fine hair, covertly cast a dissatisfied glance at Ye Fan. Actually, she wasn't prepared to tell Lu Shuhan about this matter.
The more she interacted with Lu Shuhan, the more she could feel Lu Shuhan's eager gaze upon her, it was very strange!
Regarding this, Ye Fan obediently closed his mouth, took out his phone and started reading the news.
"Sister doesn't need to be so surprised."
Since Ye Fan had already revealed it, Ning Xi didn't hide it anymore, said softly: "Good luck, coincidentally got into Qing University."
Regarding the matter of the Genius List, the girl didn't mention a single word.
Clearly, not planning to inform Lu Shuhan.
Lu Shuhan smiled complexly, "Xiao Xi, if it were other universities, it might still be good luck, performing exceptionally well in the college entrance exam; but if it's Qing University… how could it have anything to do with luck? Without strength, no matter how good the luck, it's impossible to get into Qing University!"
Ning Xi didn't explain, smiled faintly, then bypassed this topic, pointing at the gift box on the coffee table, "Sister, can I open the gift now?"
"Of course, you can."
Lu Shuhan pushed the gift box towards Ning Xi.
Ning Xi unhurriedly untied the ribbon on the gift box, opened the lid. Inside lay a sparkling silver necklace.?
Seeing Ning Xi playing with the necklace without speaking, Lu Shuhan tentatively asked: "How is it? Do you like it?"
"Thank you for sister's gift, I like it very much."
Ning Xi's expression was as usual, her pretty face still carrying a polite smile, with an added bit of courtesy, and a lessened bit of closeness.
Ye Fan glanced at the necklace in Ning Xi's hand, didn't make a sound, but muttered to himself inwardly.
This woman, something's not right!
Although he couldn't pinpoint what was not right, he just had this feeling…
Lu Shuhan was just about to say something when the corner of her eye caught a figure on the stairs. Turning her head to look, her eyes then contracted violently, her whole person instantlysluggish.
This person…
"Xiao Xi, who is this?"
Ning Xiangtian came to the living room, saw Lu Shuhan on the sofa, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Ning Xi put the necklace in her hand back into the gift box, her delicate head lightly raised, "Dad, her name is Lu Shuhan, she's my friend in Weiqi."
"So that's how it is."
Ning Xiangtian nodded, his attention landing on Ye Fan, "You kid, if you have nothing to do, go help your Sister Lan with some work. Cooking skills so good, don't you know how to make the best use of things?"
Ye Fan gave a dry cough, immediately stood up, "Uncle, I'll go right away."
Actually, hearing these words, he was still very happy in his heart. From the words, he sensed Ning Xiangtian's attitude, compared to before, there was less indifference.
As for Lu Shuhan, she was in a state of clueless throughout.
Especially when hearing the word 'Dad', her whole person was dumbfounded.
Ning Xi is actually…
The richest man's daughter?
After Ye Fan went upstairs, Ning Xi pouted her lips, a look of resentment rising on her small face, "Dad, Gege is a guest after all, why do you always order him to do work? Can't you also go help Mom with work?"
The corner of Ning Xiangtian's mouth twitched, his face slightly darkened.
This daughter doesn't seem to be married off yet, how come…
Damn Ye Fan!
Ye Fan, who had just gone upstairs, hadn't reached the dining room yet when he suddenly felt a sense of danger strike his heart, couldn't help but sneeze.
Perceiving her father's expression was somewhat off, Ning Xi finally realized what she had just said, guiltily lowered her head and stuck out her tongue, not daring to speak further.
Lu Shuhan was still struggling over Ning Xi's identity. She secretly glanced at Ning Xiangtian, carefully stood up and sat beside Ning Xi, asking in a low voice: "Xiao Xi, is he your…"
"Mm, that's right."
Ning Xi knew what Lu Shuhan wanted to ask. Before she could finish speaking, she nodded in acknowledgment.
"Hiss——"
Lu Shuhan sucked in a cold breath, a wave of disappointment surging in her heart.
Ning Xi has a boyfriend, and her academic performance and family conditions are one in ten thousand, calling her ' heaven's favored daughter is not an exaggeration at all.
Such a girl, how could she possibly go against worldly views and be with her…
Ning Xiangtian keenly captured the change in Lu Shuhan's aura, a strange look appearing in his eyes.
He looked at Lu Shuhan several times in succession, saw something different, his brows furrowed.
"Little Lu, can Uncle discuss something with you?"
"Y-you speak."
Lu Shuhan swallowed, very nervous.
Ning Xiangtian had a loving smile on his face, said gently: "Xiao Xi's mom doesn't quite like meeting strangers, so tonight Uncle won't keep you, sorry."
Lu Shuhan wasn't stupid, naturally understood Ning Xiangtian was asking her to leave. Although very frustrated in her heart, she didn't show it, "Uncle, I just came to chat with Xiao Xi for a bit, will leave soon."
"Mm."
Ning Xiangtian nodded slightly, turned his head to look at his daughter, "Xiao Xi, you accompany Little Lu for a while, I'll go upstairs first."
After speaking, stood up and left.
And Ning Xi was still in a daze. Her father's words just now made her very puzzled. In her impression, her mother didn't seem to dislike meeting strangers.
But why did father say that?
Strange...
Seeing Ning Xi in a daze, Lu Shuhan sighed inaudibly low, stood up and said: "Xiao Xi, the gift has been delivered, I should go too."
Hearing this, Ning Xi quickly stood up along with her, "Sister, sit for a little longer."
"No need."
Lu Shuhan smiled, her smile full of complexity, politely refused: "Still have some things to handle at home, let's leave it at this for today. Wish you a happy birthday, bye-bye."
"I'll see you off."
Ning Xi's foot had just lifted when she was pressed down onto the sofa by Lu Shuhan.
"No need to see me off, I know the way. Will come find you to play when I have time."
As the voice fell, she turned and walked towards the living room exit, walking quite decisively.
Only after Lu Shuhan's retreating figure disappeared from the living room did Ning Xi's attention return to the gift box in front of her, a look of distress appearing on her face.
Just then, Ning Xiangtian, who had supposedly already gone upstairs, silently appeared behind Ning Xi, gently rubbing her head.
"Dad?"
Ning Xi's face was full of surprise.
Ning Xiangtian walked around and sat beside his daughter, smiled and said: "Xiao Xi, stay away from this friend of yours in the future?"
"Why?"
Hearing this, Ning Xi froze.
Since childhood, although her father had always forbidden boys from getting close to her, it was only by acting secretly. Such a direct approach was the first time, moreover, Lu Shuhan was a girl…
Brilliance flashed in Ning Xiangtian's eyes. His next sentence made Ning Xi widen her eyes…