In the classroom.
Watching Ning Xi focus intently on her exercises, Ye Fan's lips curved slightly but he said nothing.
He wasn'
t surprised, either; this girl had always been like this. When unsure of her goals, she might lack confidence, but once she had a goal in mind, she'd burst forth with an unprecedented drive.
She would not give up until she reached her target!
It was precisely because he understood Ning Xi's personality that Ye Fan had suggested aiming for the genius list and set this goal for the college entrance exam. It might be hard for Ning Xi before the exam, but it would be worth it for the future.
Since they were facing a new era of college entrance exams, Ye Fan wanted to see a wider world. Of course, he intended to take Ning Xi along. Missing anything was fine, but he couldn't miss her.
By now, the sun had already risen quietly. Outside the window, the air had a humid scent, and soft sunlight filtered through the clouds, sprinkling down sporadically on the girl. Dressed in plain white sportswear, she looked pure and holy, her eyes sparkling with a lively aura, like a fairy sprite of the mortal world.
Glancing around the empty classroom, Ye Fan chuckled softly, then turned and walked towards the school cafeteria.
Seven or eight minutes later.
While she was doing her exercises, Ning Xi suddenly felt soone tugging her arm. Confused, she looked up to find Ye Fan, who had returned. Staring at the packed al on her desk, she was montarily stunned, her soft voice carrying a hint of surprise.
"How... how did you manage this?"
The school had a rule that cafeteria als couldn't be packed to go.
"Don't worry about that."
Ye Fan's gaze was warm as he opened the lunchbox, unwrapped the disposable chopsticks, pinched Ning Xi's delicate nose, and, savoring the soft, smooth feel, grinned, "Here, eat up first. Fill your stomach, and you'll have the energy to study."
"No nose-pinching."
A blush spread across Ning Xi's cheeks.
Even though there were only the two of them in the classroom, such an intimate action...
Her little heart pounded as her body went rigid. Looking down, she stamred, "Didn't I tell you... no such actions in school? Can you... please be more mindful?"
"Alright."
Ye Fan's mouth quirked into a subtle smile as he cheerfully replied, "But I'm forgetful, you know. You might have to remind often, or else I might just forget it by the ti school's out."
"..."
Ning Xi's pink lips parted as she looked at him with exasperation.
Forgetful?
That was a lousy excuse!
She knew all too well how freakishly good his mory was. Hearing that, she pursed her lips with a hint of grievance on her face.
"Co on, eat up. Be a good girl."
Ye Fan put the chopsticks in her hand, took the test paper from in front of her, and placed the al neatly in front of her, exuding the aura of a devoted father, "Didn't you say you're not satisfied with your height?"
"Now's the perfect ti for growing. You have to eat on ti to grow taller."
Ning Xi took a mouthful of rice, shot Ye Fan a look, and mumbled, "You always... treat like a kid, even though you're only three months older than !"
"That's just your imagination."
Ye Fan chuckled softly, unscrewing a bottle of mineral water and setting it beside her, his voice low as he said, "I've never treated you like a kid, really."
He wasn't lying to Ning Xi. In his heart, he always saw Ning Xi as his wife, soone to nurture and cherish.
A wife should be pampered and cared for!
Though he only dared to think it to himself for now—saying it out loud would definitely annoy this little girl.
"That's good, then."
Ning Xi huffed softly, choosing not to argue further as she took small bites of her food.
A few minutes later, she pushed the lunchbox toward Ye Fan, speaking softly, "You probably haven't eaten yet, right? Here, for you. I haven't touched the rice on this side."
"Alright."
Ye Fan grinned and took the lunchbox, finishing the rest of the al. Afterward, he grabbed the bottle of mineral water by Ning Xi's side and drank it all in one go.
"Hey, you..."
Ning Xi stared at the bottle's mouth, her cheeks heating up, and muttered softly, "I drank from that... you..."
"No worries; I don't mind you."
Ye Fan held up the empty bottle, his tone teasing.
"..."
Ning Xi turned her head away with a soft snort.
Who didn't mind whom? It wasn't certain yet!
Hmph!
...
"See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
After watching Ning Xi leave, Ye Fan turned around and walked back into the residential area.
Once ho, he went about his routine: cooking, eating, and, after everything was done, sitting down at his computer.
Reading books to gain experience points.
Soon, Ye Fan realized...
He was out of books!
Because of his birthday yesterday, he'd left Ning Xi's house in the afternoon and forgot to grab more books.
Ye Fan opened a drawer, taking out all the cash inside.
Two weeks ago, Lan Xi had given him twenty thousand, and yesterday she'd given him another five thousand, so he had a total of twenty-five thousand in cash. He stuffed the cash into his jacket pocket, grabbed his bank card, and headed out.
At an ATM near the residential area, Ye Fan deposited twenty-four thousand into his bank card, keeping a thousand in cash just in case.
Then he headed to a bookstore west of the residential area.
"Welco."
A familiar electronic voice greeted him as Ye Fan began browsing the store.
The bookstore wasn't very big or small. Whenever he ran out of books, he'd co by to support the owner's business. He always bought at least a dozen books, so he and the owner had gradually gotten acquainted.
The bookstore owner, Han Chunli, was in her forties, with a look that... was very safe.
"Oh?"
Seeing Ye Fan, Han Chunli paused while stacking books on the shelf, clapping the dust off her hands. "Here again?"
Ye Fan nodded slightly and replied, "Auntie, I'm out of books at ho. I'm here to pick a few."
Han Chunli gave him a strange look. While she ran a bookstore, she still couldn't quite understand Ye Fan's obsession with buying books.
Liking to read? No problem!
But who reads books this quickly?
The number of books Ye Fan bought each ti would last most people a year and a half, and she knew from their conversations that he was a senior in high school—a ti of intense study.
Reading this many non-academic books, was that really okay?
"Ahem—"
"Ye Fan, I think you should focus on your studies for now. Once you're in college, you can read as many extracurricular books as you want. But for now, you still haven't gotten into college, so..."
Ye Fan chuckled softly while choosing books from a shelf, then turned around, smiling at Han Chunli, "Auntie, what shop owner discourages people from buying their goods?"
Han Chunli pushed a box of books against the wall and waved her hand, "I'm just worried it'll impact your studies. And besides, I'm not that desperate to make money off you. Focus on your academics."
She smiled, sighing, "Guess I'm getting old. I'm turning into that nagging adult I used to hate."
"Thank you for your concern, Auntie."
Ye Fan picked up three books from the shelf, stacking them in his hand, then continued browsing, explaining as he went, "Reading doesn't affect my grades."
Hearing this, Han Chunli nodded and didn't say anything more.
Just enough was enough.
She wasn't really anyone to Ye Fan, so she knew what to say and what not to.
The bookstore was about sixty square ters, with eight shelves in total. Every ti Ye Fan ca to buy books, he'd scour from the first shelf to the last, and this ti was no exception.
"Alright, total it up."
"Buying this many?"
Han Chunli looked at the pile of books stacked like a small mountain, a look of surprise on her face. After a quick count, she saw there were at least thirty books. She couldn't help but be a little shocked.
Getting more outrageous each ti!
Ye Fan stacked the chosen books in a neat pile, explaining, "I'm buying more to have a good supply at ho. Otherwise, coming out multiple tis is a waste of ti."
"Alright, then."
Han Chunli calculated on her calculator and said, "That'll be 1,826. I'll round it down for you. Just pay 1,500."
"..."
Ye Fan's mouth twitched slightly as he smiled, "Auntie, that's so serious rounding down! Don't sell at a loss!"
"Don't worry, I won't lose."
Han Chunli chuckled, showing a row of crooked teeth. "I'm a businesswoman. I wouldn't sell at a loss."
"Thanks, Auntie."
Just as Ye Fan was about to take out his phone to pay, his eyes caught sight of a man in his thirties, and his brow imdiately furrowed.
The man's clothes were filthy, his hair disheveled, eyes puffy, and his steps unsteady. Most importantly, he held a dagger over a foot long.
Noticing Ye Fan's uneasy expression, Han Chunli glanced toward the entrance. In the next second, a startled cry escaped her lips.
"What are you trying to do?!"
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