438: 438 438: 438 Today is a rest day.
Su Hui’s at work, Gu Ling’s out with new friends she t, and Lin Xi is rehearsing with her dance group.
This left just Gu Fan at ho, who out of the blue, began feeling bored.
He spent so ti gaming and watching television, but Gu Fan still felt listless.
Everything seed dull to him.
It was in these monts he realized that having a woman around did have its perks.
Just when Gu Fan was at a loose end, he received a ssage from Ning Qi.
She requested to et him sowhere privately, claiming there was sothing important she needed to discuss.
She emphasized that Gu Fan had to co alone, or else, she wouldn’t say a word.
Having arrested Qian Ying during their last encounter, but not seeing Ning Qi, he theorized that she might have fled.
Moreover, she might have information on the whereabouts of other mbers of Shennv Xuanhui.
This was intelligence he couldn’t pass up, so Gu Fan agreed to et her at a beach.
Ning Qi insisted punctuality was essential; even being a minute late would make her suspicious and cause her to leave.
Arriving early, Gu Fan sat by their eting spot waiting.
Shortly after, Ning Qi pulled up in a car, stopping by the road, gesturing him into the front passenger seat.
“Long ti, no see!” Gu Fan climbed into Ning Qi’s car.
He wasn’t naive enough not to be on guard against potential tricks.
Gu Fan had co prepared with a tracking device.
If he didn’t return within a certain ti fra, his team could activate the device, figure out where he was, and co to his rescue.
Instead of starting the car, Ning Qi observed their surroundings, “Looks like you kept your word and ca by yourself.”
Gu Fan nodded, “Yes indeed.
I’m one to always honor a commitnt.
However, if my trust is used against , I’ll regret it.
Please don’t give a reason to feel that way.”
Unimpressed, Ning Qi responded, “Don’t worry.
Right now, I’m here firstly to thank you for capturing Qian Ying.
To be honest, I can’t bear to see that woman anymore.”
The implication of Ning Qi’s words dawned on Gu Fan; it seed Ning Qi too had been forced into submission by Qian Ying.
Arresting Qian Ying was also doing Ning Qi a good turn.
“So, what’s the second matter?” Gu Fan queried, intrigued.
He knew Ning Qi searching for him wasn’t rely to thank him.
A aningful grin spread across Ning Qi’s face, “The second matter is to settle the score for what happened that evening.
You asked to be your girlfriend.
After so consideration, and seeing you are a good person, I’ve decided to accept your offer.
Are you happy now?”
“Ah, I am kind of happy…” Gu Fan was taken aback by her reference.
On that night, he’d rely tried to chat her up to buy so ti.
Ning Qi probably hadn’t discovered anything amiss about Gu Fan, but by the ti Lin Xi was rescued and Qian Ying was arrested, she must have realized his true intentions – he was just playing for ti and wasn’t genuinely pursuing her.
Pondering for a mont, Gu Fan figured Ning Qi might be trying to embarrass him.
Deciding to turn the tables on her, he began staring at her intently, as if looking forward to whatever was coming next.
Having beco sowhat uncomfortable under his gaze, Ning Qi, who ant to tease him, was surprised at his thick skin.
However, Ning Qi had anticipated this.
She took out her cell phone, flashed its screen before Gu Fan’s eyes, and played a video of that night in the car, when they’d gotten sowhat hot and heavy.
Frowning, Gu Fan was alard to learn Ning Qi had installed a video cara in the car.
“Gu Fan, since you’ve had your way with , you should take responsibility.
You said you wanted to be your girlfriend and I believe you were serious.
I believe you aren’t the kind to casually toy with emotions.” Ning Qi chuckled while speaking, looking like she had Gu Fan wrapped around her little finger.
After so thought, Gu Fan, disliking his helpless situation, retorted, “What we did barely amounts to anything.
We didn’t even go that far; there’s no need for responsibility.
Concerning my pursuit of you that night, I was serious.
But I was disappointed to find out that you were in cahoots with Qian Ying.
This left disheartened, and I chose to be with Lin Xi instead.
Now, you’re telling you were also being manipulated by Qian Ying.
What can I do about that?
I’m in a tough spot too.
We can only accept that we’ve missed our opportunity.”
Hearing this, a furious Ning Qi retorted, “Well done, Gu Fan!
This is the second ti, counting the incident on Yuxueyun Mountain, that you’ve ssed with my feelings.
I’m not unwanted.
There are many who pursue , wherever I go.
But fate had cross paths with you, my nesis.
Why should I put up with all this from you alone?
No one else has the audacity to do so.”
After hearing all this, Gu Fan looked at Ning Qi, seeming wronged.
He felt the whole scenario had been flipped – Ning Qi was the wronged party and Gu Fan, the villain.
Gu Fan held back, refusing to uncover the real Ning Qi.
Back on Yuxueyun Mountain, Ning Qi had been ambivalent about him, and had maintained dubious relations with several n around her.
She seed to have thoroughly utilized all resources around her.
Even if Gu Fan hadn’t ended up back with Lin Xi, he wouldn’t have chosen Ning Qi.
It’s wise to keep a distance from such a woman.
What puzzled Gu Fan was why Ning Qi thought he was the one playing with her feelings.
It made no sense.
Feeling at a loss for words, Gu Fan attempted to leave, saying, “If you have nothing else to say, I’ll be on my way.
Hopefully, you can find soone you truly love, and who truly loves you.”
Just as Gu Fan was about to leave, Ning Qi managed to grab his arm.
A teasing smile played on her lips.
Her eyes held a challenge, “Don’t rush.
I haven’t yet gotten to the real issue.”
An exasperated Gu Fan retorted, “Now you’re getting to the real issue?
What was all of that before?
An appetizer?”
“Even if you’ve captured Qian Ying, you probably don’t know about the other two cryo-chambers.” Ning Qi’s words startled Gu Fan, instantly prompting him to ask, “You know where the other two cryo-chambers are?
Tell now.”
“That’s precisely why I’ve co here – to tell you.
But it isn’t free of charge.” Ning Qi gave a mischievous wave of her finger, looking as if she was waiting for Gu Fan to take the bait.
“Na your price,” Gu Fan said, aware his anxiousness would only give Ning Qi the upper hand.
But right now, he felt he had no other choice.
He knew only by completely resolving the Shennv Xuanhui crisis could he truly be with Lin Xi and live peacefully.
Ning Qi grinned slightly, waving her finger, “My condition is simple.
When necessary, within your scope of ability and acceptance, you need to do three things for .”
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