Chapter 257 Video Call
"You go first. If you don't say it, how will I know whether to agree or not?"
Ning Xi took a step back and cautiously reminded, "Just to be clear, you can't make any excessive requests."
Seeing this, Ye Fan couldn't help but laugh, his deep voice ringing out, "Actually, it's not excessive at all, it's just..."
At this point, he uncharacteristically hesitated.
How should he put it?
Awkward!
Ning Xi, as if discovering a new continent, curiously leaned in, blinking her eyes. "Go on, say it. Since when did you become so wishy-washy?"
"..."
Ye Fan took out his phone and helplessly said, "My mom wants to have a video call with you. Is that okay?"
"Ah?"
Ning Xi was stunned on the spot.
A video call with Ye Fan's mother?
This...
Was too sudden!
She had absolutely no preparation at all!
Seeing Ning Xi remain silent, Ye Fan assumed she was resistant to the idea and immediately played the pity card. "Xiao Xi, my mom wanted to video call you last weekend, but I forgot about it and made her wait at home the whole day."
"This morning, before six o'clock, she called me and gave me a strict order, saying that no matter what, she must have a video call with you today. Please take pity on me. Otherwise, I'm doomed!"
"Pfft—"
Ning Xi let out a soft laugh, a rosy blush rising on her snow-white face. She bit her lip and murmured in a barely audible voice, "It's fine, but... I need to put on some makeup and change my clothes first."
Etiquette dictated that, in her understanding, meeting an elder required formal attire.
Last time was an accident, leaving her no time to prepare, but this time was different.
Hearing this, Ye Fan's lips curled into a smile. "No need, no need. You already look stunning as you are. If you put on makeup, my mom might just try to crawl through the phone and drag you over to Linhai."
"Hmm?"
Ning Xi was completely clueless and asked in confusion, "Drag me to Linhai for what?"
Ye Fan took two steps forward, stood directly in front of the girl, leaned down to her ear, and teased in a low voice, "What else? Of course, to make you her daughter-in-law!"
In an instant, Ning Xi's face turned bright red. She stumbled backward, nearly crashing into the iron gate.
Ye Fan reacted swiftly, taking a quick step forward and placing his hand behind her just in time.
"Creaaaak—"
The iron gate swayed slightly.
Ye Fan pinched Ning Xi's soft cheek, then rested his left hand on the gate. "Why are you so jumpy? What if you get hurt?"
"You... move away..."
Ning Xi bit her lips tightly, her long eyelashes lowered, her delicate face full of fluster.
Her back pressed against the iron gate, but because of the large hand at her waist, her upper body was slightly arched backward. This made her already graceful figure even more pronounced, causing the fabric of her dress to stretch tightly over her curves.
The key issue was that she and Ye Fan were too close—so close that their bodies were almost touching.
A classic "kabe-don"!
No, to be precise, it was a "door-don"!
Ye Fan remained unmoved. He glanced toward the courtyard and chuckled, "It's fine, no one saw, don't be scared."
"..."
Ning Xi stomped on Ye Fan's foot and mustered her courage. "This isn't about being seen, this is... this is... Ah! Move away!"
Saying that, she placed a small, delicate hand on Ye Fan's chest, trying to push him away.
Unfortunately, she had underestimated Ye Fan's shamelessness. Besides, in terms of strength, girls were naturally at a disadvantage—let alone when faced with Ye Fan, who had a Level Four physique.
With her tiny bit of strength, Ye Fan didn't even budge. Instead, the hand he had placed on Ning Xi's waist moved slightly, instantly drawing a soft whimper from the girl.
"You, you... what are you doing?"
Ning Xi's face grew even redder, her heartbeat racing at full speed.
She had no idea how lethal her bashful expression was to Ye Fan. His Adam's apple bobbed up and down, his breathing became heavier, and an uncontrollable heat rose in his chest.
But Ye Fan also knew that this was already the limit of what Ning Xi could tolerate.
If he pushed further, it would only backfire!
In the end, the one who would suffer would be him.
Suffer how?
He could see, but he couldn't eat!
Ye Fan calmed the restlessness in his heart. Using his hand for support, he gently grasped Ning Xi's shoulder and led her several meters away, to the other side of the wall. That way, even if someone came out of the house, they wouldn't be able to see them.
"Xiao Xi, get ready. I'm going to video call my mom now."
"Ah?"
Ning Xi's delicate lips parted, stammering, "R-right here? No way, no way! I-I haven't done my makeup or changed my clothes yet."
Her expression clearly wrote two big words:
Resist!
"It's really not necessary."
Ye Fan shook his head slightly, a helpless smile flashing in his eyes.
This girl still didn't have a clear understanding of herself.
With her looks and temperament, even a twenty-yuan street market dress would make heads turn.
With that, Ye Fan didn't give Ning Xi a chance to refuse. He directly found his mother's account on WeChat and initiated a video call.
The call barely rang once before it was answered.
Clearly, Ye Xian had been waiting by the phone all along.
"Mom, I've completed the task you gave me."
After saying that, Ye Fan handed the phone to Ning Xi.
Ning Xi took it nervously, her smile slightly stiff. "Ah, Auntie, g-good morning."
"Ah, good morning!"
Seeing Ning Xi appear on the screen, Ye Xian beamed with joy. "Xiao Xi, has studying been tiring lately?"
"Not, not too bad."
"That's good. If you need Xiao Fan's help with anything, don't hesitate to ask. Also, if this brat ever bullies you, just tell Auntie, and I'll teach him a lesson for you."
"N-no, he hasn't."
Ye Xian's friendly and easy-going tone helped ease Ning Xi's nervousness. She glanced at Ye Fan, who was leaning against the wall, and softly said, "Ye Fan has always been helping me improve. He hasn't bullied me, Auntie, don't worry."
Ye Xian nodded, her smile growing even brighter. Looking at Ning Xi through the screen, she grew more and more pleased and couldn't help but ask, "By the way, when summer break comes, why don't you come to Linhai with Xiao Fan? I've already planned out the menu! Whatever you want to eat, we'll have it. I guarantee you'll have a great time!"
Hearing this, Ye Fan's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but give his mother a mental thumbs-up.
"Auntie, um... that's not decided yet."
Ning Xi explained weakly.
Ye Xian's expression instantly fell, her disappointment written all over her face. "Xiao Xi, ever since last time, Auntie has really missed you! Since you're free during summer break, why not come keep Auntie company for a few days? Pretty please?"
"This..."
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