Chapter 32 Call Me Xiaoxi

"I won't run..."

Hearing these three words, Ye Fan didn't say anything and let go of Ning Xi's hand.

A look of surprise appeared in Ning Xi's eyes, and she asked softly, "Aren't you afraid I'll run away?"

"No."

Ye Fan shook his head and said, "Come with me, it won't take long."

After saying that, he walked towards the entrance of Baiyu Garden.

Ning Xi looked back at the car ten meters away, then at Ye Fan's back, and stomped her foot lightly.

Hesitation and struggle flickered on her pretty face; in the end, she followed him.

She was a girl of her word.

And Ye Fan knew this, which was why he was so reassured.

Ye Fan didn't walk fast, and Ning Xi soon caught up to him.

They arrived at Building 3, and by the time they reached the fourth floor, Ning Xi was panting slightly.

She rarely exercised, spending most of her time studying.

Climbing stairs?

Let alone rarely, she had almost never done it in her memory.

Ye Fan stopped, took off his backpack, held one strap, and handed the other strap to Ning Xi. "Hold on, I'll take you up."

Ning Xi hesitated for a moment, then gently grasped the backpack strap with her small hand.

They arrived on the sixth floor.

Ye Fan took out his keys and opened the door.

The moment the door opened, Ning Xi completely believed that Ye Fan hadn't lied to her.

She stood at the doorway, showing no intention of entering.

Ye Fan turned around, saw that Ning Xi wasn't coming in, and smiled. "Are you scared?"

"I'm not scared."

Ning Xi met Ye Fan's gaze, an apologetic look on her fair face. "I'm sorry about just now, I misunderstood you. I apologize."

"It's okay."

Ye Fan placed his backpack on the shoe cabinet and pointed to the door. "Come in, I have a math test paper for you. The door is open, don't worry, I won't do anything to you."

Ning Xi: "..."

She took a deep look at Ye Fan and finally walked into the apartment.

Ye Fan led Ning Xi to the sofa and said, "Have a seat, what would you like to drink?"

"Nothing, thank you."

Ning Xi waved her hands repeatedly, her voice tinged with shyness.

She didn't know what was wrong with her. She had clearly made up her mind to ignore Ye Fan and not accept his help with her studies.

But every time she met his clear gaze, she couldn't bring herself to refuse.

Now, she had even followed him to his apartment. It was simply... unimaginable!

Ye Fan smiled, turned to the refrigerator, took out two bottles of lemonade, placed one in front of Ning Xi, and said, "I made this myself, it tastes alright. You can try it. The test paper is in my bedroom, I'll go get it."

Ning Xi stared at Ye Fan's back, then at the lemonade in front of her, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Besides plain water, she only drank lemonade.

This was too much of a coincidence, right?

She picked up the glass in front of her and took a small sip. The surprise on her face became even more apparent.

It tasted very good. It was hard to believe that it was made by a high school student. With this taste, she felt that Ye Fan could even set up a small stall, and his business would definitely be very good.

Ugh...

Why was she having such random thoughts?

The girl shook her head, drinking the lemonade while her gaze lingered on the bedroom door, occasionally glancing around the apartment.

Although the apartment wasn't big, it was very clean and cozy.

In the bedroom.

Ye Fan rummaged through the messy pile of books and found the math test paper he had prepared for Ning Xi, as well as a physics notebook.

He took the two items to the living room, placed them in front of Ning Xi, and sat down opposite her. "This math test paper is based on the mistakes you made on the last test. Take your time and do it carefully."

"And this notebook, it contains some physics analysis and problem-solving ideas. You can take a look when you have time."

"Thank you."

Looking at the test paper and notebook in front of her, Ning Xi felt a little awkward.

She had been so cold to Ye Fan, but he was still helping her.

She couldn't see any ulterior motives in Ye Fan's eyes, only sincerity.

"Don't say that in the future, it sounds too distant."

"We're deskmates and friends; helping each other is only natural."

After saying that, Ye Fan got up and walked over to Ning Xi, opened her schoolbag, and put the test paper and notebook inside.

Feeling Ye Fan's movements, Ning Xi's mind went blank. Smelling the faint scent of laundry detergent on him, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Seeing Ning Xi spacing out again, Ye Fan waved his right hand in front of her eyes and whispered, "Xiao... Ning Xi, what are you thinking about? It's alright now, let's go, I'll walk you downstairs."

The nickname "Xiao Xi" was already etched into his bones.

But he also knew that this girl couldn't accept it yet, so he could only call her by her full name.

He couldn't rush things...

"Oh... okay."

Ning Xi lowered her head, Ye Fan's words echoing in her mind.

Xiao... Ning Xi?

He still instinctively called her Xiao Xi...

But she couldn't understand why. They had only known each other for a little over ten days.

Downstairs.

Ye Fan didn't stop but accompanied Ning Xi to the gate of the residential area.

The car was waiting under a tree by the roadside.

Ye Fan walked to the car, opened the door, and gestured for Ning Xi to get in. "See you tomorrow."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow."

Ning Xi nodded slightly and was about to get into the car when she paused, a decision forming in her heart.

"You can call me Xiao Xi."

Her voice was soft, gentle, and barely audible.

Only after the car was out of sight did Ye Fan slowly come back to his senses and smile knowingly.

...

The car was driving smoothly on the road.

Through the rearview mirror, Zhuang Li observed the young lady's expression. After hesitating for a moment, he asked tentatively, "Miss, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure."

Ning Xi nodded slightly.

Zhuang Li organized his words in his mind and said, "Is that boy just an ordinary classmate of yours?"

"Miss, please don't misunderstand. You know how the boss is..."

"Uncle Zhuang, don't overthink it."

Ning Xi smiled politely, her smile very healing. "He's just a classmate. He's very good at studying, so I asked him to tutor me."

"I understand."

Zhuang Li didn't ask any further questions. He had been Ning Xi's driver for more than two years and knew her personality very well.

After a while, Ning Xi suddenly spoke from the back seat. "Uncle Zhuang, please pretend you didn't see what happened today. If my dad finds out, I'm worried about what he might do."

"Don't worry, Miss."

Zhuang Li made an OK gesture, a hint of fondness appearing in his eyes.

After more than two years of spending time together, he had already treated this gentle, polite, sweet, and lovely girl like his own little sister.

Thinking of his sister, his heart ached.

She should be about the same age as the young lady now, right?...

...

The car drove into a large villa with a beautifully landscaped garden filled with various plants.

Ning Xi walked to the living room with her backpack, about to go upstairs when she was called out.

"Xiao Xi, you're back from school?"