"Then you have to go too, otherwise, believe it or not, I'll just stay here and refuse to leave!"
"I don't believe it!"
"…"
Ye Fan sat on the ground without any regard for his image, his drunkenness resurfacing. "No, my head hurts, I can't walk."
Ning Xi put her hands on her hips, her gaze speechless.
To be honest, he was quite convincing!
She rolled her eyes helplessly and said, "I never said I wouldn't go."
Upon hearing this, Ye Fan instantly perked up, his face beaming with joy. "Then everything's fine."
"Your head doesn't hurt anymore?"
"It doesn't hurt anymore."
"I think you should consider becoming an actor. An Oscar for Best Actor will be yours sooner or later!"
Ye Fan didn't respond to this, nor did he look the least bit embarrassed. Instead, he grinned and stretched out his left hand toward Ning Xi.
"I'm not holding your hand!"
Ning Xi huffed in a proud manner and turned to head downstairs.
Ye Fan quickly followed, secretly amused.
In truth, though he wasn't actually drunk, his stomach was feeling a little uncomfortable.
After all, white liquor wasn't just water.
Earlier, after Lan Xi and Ning Xi left the restaurant, Ning Xiang Tian seemed to go crazy, raising his glass repeatedly.
Ye Fan had no choice but to drink along—refusing would be too impolite.
As they drank, Ning Xiang Tian got more and more carried away, which led to the scene just now.
Half an hour later.
Zhuang Li and Ning Xi helped Ye Fan back home and laid him on the bed.
"Uncle, you can go back now. I'll stay here to take care of Ye Fan and head home a little later."
"Alright."
Zhuang Li didn't think much of it and turned to leave.
Once she heard the door close, Ning Xi sat by the bed, poked Ye Fan's face with her delicate finger, and giggled, "Ye… Brother Ye, stop pretending. Uncle Zhuang has already left."
Ye Fan's lips curled as he slowly opened his eyes and propped himself up. "Xiao Xi, how was my performance just now?"
Ning Xi ignored his question. Instead, she pinched her nose and urged, "Go take a shower, you stink!"
Ye Fan shrugged slightly and said, "I'll shower, but you can't sneak away."
Ning Xi walked over to the computer desk, sat down, and softly said, "Hurry up and shower."
After speaking, she logged into the online chess platform, preparing to play a game using Ye Fan's account.
Seeing this, Ye Fan smirked, grabbed a set of clean clothes, and went into the bathroom.
As the sound of running water echoed in her ears, Ning Xi wrinkled her nose and let out a deep breath, murmuring to herself, "Finally free."
That stench on the way back…
She had almost fainted!
She moved the mouse and clicked on Ye Fan's match records. When she saw the statistics, her eyes widened in shock.
Total Matches: 36
Wins: 35
Win Rate: 97.2%
Such a high win rate!
Then, Ning Xi suddenly remembered something, and her shock deepened.
The one match Ye Fan lost… was the game where he voluntarily surrendered to her. If that hadn't happened, his win rate would be 100%!
Meanwhile, her own win rate was only 61%.
The comparison was shocking.
This…
The gap was way too big!
This guy, why is he so amazing at everything?
Distracted, Ning Xi played a match but, unsurprisingly, lost.
"What are you thinking about?"
A sudden voice startled Ning Xi. She turned her head abruptly and saw Ye Fan standing behind her without her noticing.
The scent of his body wash lingered in the air, his hair still dripping with water. More importantly, he was shirtless, revealing perfectly toned abs. His refined and handsome face carried a gentle smile, while his deep eyes held a touch of melancholy, exuding a charm that could captivate anyone.
Ning Xi's face flushed red. She quickly looked away and stammered, "W-why aren't you wearing… a shirt?"
Ye Fan smirked.
A shy girl was the most beautiful sight.
He walked over to the wardrobe, pulled out a T-shirt, and put it on. In a casual tone, he said, "I was too busy watching you play chess and forgot to grab a shirt."
Ning Xi's heart raced. She murmured, barely audible, "You drank so much alcohol… do you want to rest for a bit?"
"No need."
Ye Fan picked up a towel from the bedside and dried his hair. "Are we doing tutoring in the bedroom or the living room?"
"The living room."
Ning Xi answered before quickly heading out. "I… I'll wait outside. Take your time getting ready."
Her departing figure carried a trace of fluster.
Once the bedroom door shut, a bright smile appeared on Ye Fan's face, like ripples spreading across a still lake.
He changed into fresh clothes, dried his hair completely, and walked to the mirror. Looking at his reflection, he couldn't help but marvel.
It seemed like… he was even more handsome than in his past life!
After multiple physical upgrades, his physique, aura, and even facial features had subtly improved. The changes weren't obvious individually, but together, they created an effect that made him appear…
Like a gentleman of unparalleled elegance, unmatched in this world!
Cough cough—
A little narcissistic, perhaps…
In the living room.
The girl sat quietly by the floor-to-ceiling window, lost in thought. Strands of her hair gently fell across her delicate face, her fair hand resting under her chin. Her natural elegance and sweetness radiated effortlessly.
Ye Fan silently approached her from behind and carefully tidied her long, waist-length hair. In a gentle voice, he asked, "Xiao Xi, what are you thinking about? You're so deep in thought."
"I-I…"
Hearing his familiar voice so close, Ning Xi's cheeks flushed slightly. She stammered, "It's nothing… Let's start tutoring?"
"Wait a moment."
Ye Fan's hands kept moving as he gathered her hair and tied it up, revealing her smooth, fair neck. His left hand lightly tapped the heart-shaped birthmark on her skin, and he praised, "It looks really beautiful."
Ning Xi knew what he was talking about. Her small hand shyly covered the birthmark, her lips subconsciously pouting. "What's so beautiful about it? It's ugly…"
"That's nonsense. It's obviously beautiful."
Ye Fan moved to her left side, crouched down, and held her left hand, his gaze sincere.
"I… W-we should start tutoring…"
Ning Xi lowered her head, not daring to meet Ye Fan's eyes, her heart racing like a deer caught in headlights.
"Alright."
Ye Fan pulled Ning Xi over to the sofa and sat down, taking out paper and pens for both of them.
"Today, I'll teach you some ideas and techniques for writing essays. Write down your usual writing style, and I'll help you refine it."
"…Okay."
The girl knelt slightly beside the coffee table, strands of hair falling onto the scratch paper. Her clear eyes held the brilliance of the stars, silently telling a tale of "the beauty of the human world."
Faced with such a breathtaking scene, Ye Fan naturally wouldn't let it go to waste.
He greedily took in the sight of the girl, his heart at peace.
At this moment, he had the whole world.
Because…
The girl before him was his whole world!
In this life, who could escape the romance of the mortal realm? Who could avoid deep emotions?
Many people linger in the red dust because it holds the things they long for.
Like…
The brightest star among them all.
Love…
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