"Xiao Xi, shouldn't we settle the score now?"
Hearing this, Ning Xi immediately slumped onto the desk, turning the back of her head to Ye Fan, hoping to muddle through.
But would Ye Fan let Ning Xi off so easily?
Of course not!
Seeing the girl's adorable gesture, a curve formed at the corner of Ye Fan's lips, as if even the surrounding sunlight had been drawn in by him.
He glanced ahead, noticing that everyone was seriously studying, then leaned over and whispered into the girl's ear,
"You can't just ignore this. Your actions last night caused me immense psychological damage. You must compensate me for my emotional distress."
The warmth of his breath against her neck made Ning Xi lift her head. A bright, handsome face appeared before her, startling her into quickly pushing Ye Fan away. Her face flushed red as she stammered, "Wh-why are you so close?"
"Don't change the subject."
Ye Fan's expression carried a hint of questioning. "Why did you block me?"
"I…"
Ning Xi's rosy lips parted slightly, her delicate face tinged with guilt. "I thought… you were a scammer, so I…"
"Hey! That's not my fault."
"Oh, so it's my fault?"
"Yes, it's your fault! I never gave you my WeChat ID. How did you add me?"
"That's not important."
Ye Fan shook his head, showing no intention of explaining, and continued with the previous topic.
"What's important now is how you're going to compensate me."
"What… compensation are you talking about? Let me just say this: if it's too much, I won't agree."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Ning Xi regretted them.
Why… compensation?
How foolish!!!
Saying that only made her guilt more apparent.
Ahhhh—!!!
"Simple."
A glimmer flashed in Ye Fan's eyes, his face full of amusement. "After the college entrance exams, I'll invite you on a seven-day seaside trip. You must agree. No refusing."
Before going to bed last night, he had already thought of this compensation plan.
"What seaside trip?"
Hearing this, Ning Xi froze for a moment, then seemed to realize something. She shook her head repeatedly, saying, "No way. I can't agree to this. Pick something else."
Ye Fan was from Linhai. If they were to go on a seven-day seaside trip, let alone getting past her parents, just thinking about the possibility of meeting Ye Fan's parents…
It was too soon!
Absolutely not!!!
"No changing."
For once, Ye Fan was firm. He looked at the girl in front of him and directly held her right hand under the desk. "You have to go. I've already planned all the activities. Be good, there'll be surprises."
"Y-you, let go of me."
The warmth of his touch startled Ning Xi, causing her to lower her head, her jet-black hair covering her reddened face. She softly warned, "Big brother, we're in the classroom right now. Don't you think you're being too much?"
"Too much?"
"Yes, too much!"
"I don't think so."
"…"
Faced with Ye Fan's shameless attitude, Ning Xi was both embarrassed and annoyed. She bent down, her soft red lips brushing against the back of Ye Fan's hand. With her teeth gently biting down, she muttered indistinctly, "Are you letting go or not? I-I'll bite you!"
"Hmm, go ahead."
"You… shameless!"
Ye Fan grinned, even correcting her, "Sorry to disappoint, but I actually am."
"…"
Ning Xi left a faint row of teeth marks on Ye Fan's hand. Her face burned like fire, and the fair skin of her neck showed faint veins like streams beneath snow, especially the glimpse of her exquisite collarbone, which was utterly captivating.
Faced with such a beautiful girl, Ye Fan had no immunity. His smile froze, and his gaze turned dazed.
"What are you looking at?!"
Seeing Ye Fan staring straight at her, Ning Xi clicked her tongue and struggled. In the end, she resigned herself to reality.
Ye Fan gave her soft hand a gentle squeeze before reluctantly letting go, teasing her in a low voice, "You're so pretty, and I can't even look?"
"No, you can't!"
Ning Xi ground her teeth in frustration and muttered, "All you ever do is bully me. What else are you good at?"
Sitting in front of them, Su Ke turned her head at the commotion, asking curiously, "Xiao Xi, what were you just saying?"
"N-nothing."
Ning Xi shook her head lightly, a flicker of panic flashing in her eyes.
Su Ke glanced at Ye Fan, then at Ning Xi, and asked, "Did Ye Fan bully you?"
"I…"
"Su Ke, focus on your studies."
Ye Fan's casual voice interrupted, "Don't distract Xiao Xi from her studying."
"…"
"…"
Su Ke stared at Ye Fan, utterly dumbfounded. In her mind, countless horses galloped wildly.
Turning your back on me, huh?
Fine!!!
If I ever help Ye Fan get closer to her again, I'm a fool!
Ning Xi's expression was similar to Su Ke's, but her feelings were entirely different.
Thinking about Ye Fan's earlier actions, she could only come up with three words to describe him—shameless!
As she was inwardly ranting, Ye Fan leaned closer again, saying, "Xiao Xi, I'll take your silence as agreement."
"I didn't…"
"I need to study now. Don't talk."
"You…"
"Be good. Listen."
"…"
Ning Xi's chest rose and fell with frustration. She glared at Ye Fan, who was pretending to read seriously, stomped her foot, and shot him a fierce look, fuming inwardly.
When did I agree?
What do you mean I agreed?
I've never met anyone so thick-skinned!!!
...
"Ding ling—"
The bell rang, but there was no sign of the teacher. This unusual situation caused many students to start whispering.
"What's going on?"
"Huh? Is the first class self-study?"
"Nonsense! There's no self-study period on the schedule. The first class is supposed to be Mr. Lin's math class. He's probably delayed by something."
…
"Hey, about that seaside trip… I didn't agree."
Ning Xi tapped the desk with her small hand, strands of hair framing her face. Her eyes were as clear as a spring.
Finally, she had found an opportunity to speak and needed to clarify her stance.
After all, there was no way she could explain this to her parents.
Especially her father. He would never agree.
Ye Fan closed the book in front of him, puzzled. "Didn't you already agree earlier? Going back on your word is not a good habit."
"Ugh!"
Ning Xi lightly kicked Ye Fan under the desk and softly said, "I didn't agree. I really can't do this."
"Well, in that case…"
Ye Fan deliberately dragged out his words, watching the curious girl stare at him before smirking. "Xiao Xi, you still owe me a favor. I've decided—this is it!"
"You…"
Ning Xi furrowed her delicate brows, lightly biting her rosy lips. Her expression was filled with distress. "Can't you pick something else? How am I supposed to explain this to my parents?"
"You know how strict my dad is."
"Xiao Xi, use that clever little brain of yours."
Ye Fan pointed to his head and smiled. "Everything requires strategy. Of course, if you're unwilling, then it means you're going back on your word."
"Ah, I never expected someone as beautiful and kind as you to break a promise. How heartbreaking!"
Ning Xi: "…"