Chapter 125 Goodbye Gu Yun

Chapter 125 Goodbye Gu Yun

"Uncle Zhuang... Zhuang?"

After over a minute, Ning Xi noticed that Zhuang Li hadn't started the car. A trace of unease flickered across her face, and she called out softly.

"Ah... ah!"

Zhuang Li returned to reality and quickly started the car, speaking as if nothing had happened, "Miss, we're setting off now. I just got distracted by something, my apologies."

Hearing this, Ye Fan chuckled softly.

Zhuang Li's face was full of embarrassment; his excuse was pretty lame.

Ning Xi bit her red lips, glaring at Ye Fan in shame and anger, then turned her head away again, mentally drawing frustrated circles.

Ye Fan's words just now were far too ambiguous.

What did he mean by saying she could do whatever she wanted to him when no one else was around?

Now, Uncle Zhuang must have misunderstood...

Ye Fan, you're such a jerk!!!

The car started and soon drove onto the main road.

As Zhuang Li drove, he looked at the address displayed on the car's central control screen, his brows furrowing.

"Ye Fan, why are you taking the young lady to the Phoenix District?"

The Phoenix District, located in the southern part of the capital, was well-known.

Compared to the Neptune District, both the construction and environment of the area were just as impressive.

However, the Phoenix District wasn't as bustling as the Neptune District, but with losses come gains; similarly, gains come with losses. The Phoenix District was relatively quiet, and its location was not too remote.

As a result, it was favored by some wealthy people who liked peace and quiet, leading to very high housing prices in the Phoenix District. Though not as expensive as in the Neptune District, they were still nearly as high, making it out of reach for ordinary people.

"I'm going to meet someone."

Ye Fan answered but did not explain whom he was meeting.

Zhuang Li's brows furrowed even deeper, and his voice carried a hint of caution, "Didn't Madam tell you to take the young lady to buy study materials?"

"You not taking her to buy study materials is one thing, but taking her to meet a stranger?!"

"No need for Uncle Zhuang to worry about that. I'll explain it to Sister Lan later."

Hearing Zhuang Li's warning, Ye Fan was not angered and continued to smile calmly.

"Talking while driving can be distracting. Focus on driving."

"..."

Zhuang Li's eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

Annoying!

So **annoying!!!

"Sigh, who are you taking me to see?"

Ning Xi turned her body slightly, her eyes full of curiosity, with a hint of mild resentment.

Weren't we supposed to go shopping?

Changing the plan without even notifying me...

"It's a secret for now."

Ye Fan raised an eyebrow, pretending to be mysterious, "You'll find out when we get there."

If he told Ning Xi now, the surprise element would be lost. This was the first gift he would be giving the girl since his rebirth; the sense of ceremony couldn't be omitted.

Of course, that was one aspect of his consideration.

The other was that Ye Fan wasn't entirely sure if it would work out. The gift he intended to give Ning Xi was to have her apprentice under Gu Yun. Although he had saved Gu Yun's life, whether Gu Yun would agree to his request was still uncertain.

If he said it out loud and Gu Yun ended up declining, it would be awkward.

Seeing that Ye Fan wasn't going to reveal anything, Ning Xi didn't ask further. Her curiosity persisted, and she continued to speculate internally.

The car sped along the road, and a quiet stillness filled the vehicle.

At some point, Ye Fan silently took Ning Xi's hand. Feeling the smoothness of her skin, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he felt quite content.

He was gradually making up for the things that were lacking in his previous life.

It felt very satisfying...

Ning Xi struggled a little, but Ye Fan held on tightly, leaving her with no choice but to silently endure, her cheeks tinged with a faint pink hue.

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a residential complex.

The main gate of the complex stood over four meters high and more than ten meters wide, adorned with agate and glazed tiles that glittered under the sunlight.

Ye Fan was about to help Ning Xi open the car door when Zhuang Li beat him to it. Sensing the challenge in Zhuang Li's eyes, Ye Fan couldn't help but shake his head with a laugh. The next moment, in front of Zhuang Li, he took Ning Xi's hand, smiling, "Xiao Xi, this is the place. Wait a moment while I make a call."

"...Okay."

Ning Xi lowered her gaze to her toes but couldn't see them.

Zhuang Li stood nearby, his face dark and his aura somewhat chaotic.

Ye Fan's relationship with the young lady was progressing visibly, and he could see it but was powerless to intervene. More importantly, the young lady showed no sign of resistance.

At this moment, he really wanted to shout to the heavens.

"Miss, you're falling!"

Ye Fan took out his phone and found Gu Ziyi's number, quickly dialing it. The call connected swiftly.

"Miss Gu, I've arrived at the complex entrance. Could you please come out and guide us in?"

After hanging up, Ye Fan noticed Ning Xi staring at him, her eyes brimming with curiosity. The sunlight was bright, illuminating her alabaster-like face, making it look as pure as snow.

Ye Fan pressed his thin lips together and chuckled softly, "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Ning Xi's red lips moved, and her delicate, soft voice emerged, "Who exactly are you taking me to meet?"

"Weren't we going shopping? Why... did you suddenly change the plan?"

She had wanted to ask on the way, but because Ye Fan had been mischievous, she felt too embarrassed to bring it up.

"Don't ask for now, just trust me."

Ye Fan gently patted Ning Xi's head and shifted his body slightly to the left, blocking the blazing sunlight.

Under the sunlight, the boy appeared handsome and the girl elegant; the scene looked harmonious and comfortable.

Zhuang Li was momentarily stunned, his expression complex. He sighed inwardly and silently turned to get back in the car.

He had some resentment toward Ye Fan, but what could he do about it?

Honestly speaking, Ye Fan was excellent, and standing beside the young lady, they looked like a perfect match.

At that moment, he made a decision.

He would keep his lips sealed regarding the situation between the two of them. How far they could go would depend on their destiny.

"Don't treat me like a child, okay?" Ning Xi stomped her foot, her gaze unyielding.

So frustrating!!!

And the reason for her frustration was simple: she could sense a fatherly look in Ye Fan's eyes.

"I'm not treating you like a child."

Ye Fan glanced at her, his expression teasing, "How could Xiao Xi be a child?"

"You're... very grown-up."

"Hmph, that's more like it..."

Halfway through her response, Ning Xi noticed Ye Fan's gaze, and her face flushed bright red. She bit her lip like a flustered little rabbit.

"Where... where are you looking?!"

"Uh?"

Ye Fan looked up and laughed, "Wow, the weather's great today, isn't it? Not a cloud in the sky!"

"..."

Ning Xi glanced at the sky full of clouds and rolled her eyes. Her flushed cheeks became the most striking sight within a hundred meters.

Argh—

How could he look there?

This guy is becoming... more outrageous!!!

"Ye Fan?"

Gu Ziyi hurriedly rushed out of the complex after answering the phone, catching sight of Ye Fan standing by the gate. Her eyes lit up as she quickly walked over.

Due to the angle, Ning Xi had been obscured by Ye Fan, so Gu Ziyi hadn't noticed her at first. But as she drew closer, she saw the girl standing opposite Ye Fan and was instantly stunned.

Though there was still some youthful naivety in her, the girl's breathtaking beauty was already evident, enough to make even Gu Ziyi marvel.

So beautiful~

Ye Fan turned around, nodded politely to Gu Ziyi, and introduced Ning Xi, "Miss Gu, this is my... friend, Ning Xi."

Close call!

He almost slipped and added the word 'girlfriend' in there. Luckily, he caught himself just in time.

"Xiao Xi, this is Gu Ziyi. You can just call her sister."

Ning Xi curtsied slightly, her face adorned with a sweet smile, and said graciously, "Hello, Sister Gu."

"H-Hello."

Gu Ziyi looked Ning Xi up and down, becoming increasingly surprised. She couldn't find any flaws in the girl's appearance or temperament; she was nearly perfect.

Could such a girl exist in the world?

It took Gu Ziyi several seconds to recover. She then glanced at their intertwined hands, her expression a bit peculiar.

Starting so early?

In her heart, Gu Ziyi silently gave Ye Fan a thumbs-up. A girl like Ning Xi would surely cause countless guys at university to go crazy for her.

With those thoughts, she smiled at Ye Fan, "Follow me; Grandpa is already waiting for you."

Then, she turned and walked into the complex.

Ye Fan held Ning Xi's hand as they followed, registering at the security post. Even the forty-something guard couldn't help but praise Ning Xi, "The young lady looks as delicate as a jade sculpture."

Ye Fan teased Ning Xi with the guard's words, a hint of admiration in his tone, "Xiao Xi, you really do charm everyone, young or old."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Ning Xi pouted and glared at Ye Fan with an annoyed expression.

Gu Ziyi chuckled, "You two are quite close. I haven't seen Ye Fan act so carefree with anyone before."

Once inside the complex, Gu Ziyi couldn't help but notice how much Ye Fan seemed to care for Ning Xi.

"This young couple is quite interesting..."

After walking for about five minutes, the three of them entered the courtyard of a villa. The courtyard was spacious, and its style of decoration made Ye Fan and Ning Xi's eyes light up.

There was a delicate and small pavilion, and in the courtyard stood a pond several meters wide. In the center of the pond stood an artificial mountain, with water flowing down from it, creating shimmering reflections under the sunlight.

The walls of the courtyard were decorated with hand-painted landscape art, giving it a traditional and elegant feel. The ground was covered in grass, with only a pebble-paved path leading to the owner's residence, evoking the sense of a hidden paradise.

They entered the villa.

The interior of the villa was extremely minimalistic in style, yet it conveyed a sense of comfort and tranquility.

The two followed Gu Ziyi into the living room.

As soon as they stepped in, Ye Fan saw Gu Yun sitting on the sofa and quickly greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Gu. I'm sorry for dropping by unannounced."

After two days of rest, Gu Yun's health had improved significantly, and he was now able to walk around normally. He was in the middle of making tea, and upon hearing the voice, he picked up his reading glasses from the coffee table and put them on. When he saw Ye Fan's face clearly, a kindly smile appeared on his wrinkled face.

"Ye Fan, right?"

"Yes, that's me."

"Come, come, have a seat, and we can chat."

"Much obliged."

Ye Fan responded politely, then took Ning Xi's hand and sat down opposite Gu Yun. After nodding at Gu Yun in acknowledgment, he leaned close to Ning Xi's ear, blew gently, and whispered, "Xiao Xi, you recognize this teacher, don't you?"

Ning Xi stared at Gu Yun in a daze, her delicate face full of shock, her mind momentarily blank.

Oh my goodness!

The person Ye Fan had brought her to meet was none other than the renowned Gu Yun, the Nine-Dan master of Xia Country?!

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