"3600 experience points accumulated. At this rate, I can definitely raise my intelligence to Level 5 before the college entrance exams."
Ye Fan's lips curled into a smile as he muttered to himself, "Not bad. It's progressing even faster than I expected."
Entering the Merit Shop, three items immediately caught his attention.
[Luck Card]
[Basketball Mastery]
[Go Mastery]
One item, two skills. Ye Fan wasn't particularly interested in the two skills; he was only drawn to the Luck Card.
Unfortunately, he couldn't afford it…
Shaking his head, Ye Fan dismissed the many thoughts in his mind.
He looked at the dark night sky outside the window, where a faint crescent moon hung silently, casting the outline of a stunningly beautiful face.
As the night receded, time ushered in the next morning.
At 9 o'clock, Ye Fan was jolted awake by the sharp sound of the doorbell. Half-asleep, he sat up, rubbed his eyes, and listened to the persistent ringing, feeling a bit puzzled.
Who could it be?
Someone knocking on his door so early in the morning… Could it be the landlord?
But…
He had just paid the rent not long ago!
Two buttons on Ye Fan's shirt were undone, revealing firm, muscular lines. It was hard to imagine the strength hidden beneath.
"I'm coming, I'm coming."
Creak—
The moment the door opened, Ye Fan froze. Standing outside wasn't the landlord, but Ning Xi.
Today, Ning Xi was dressed very lightly—a plain chiffon long-sleeve top paired with a short skirt. Her slender, fair legs looked like something out of a manga. Her neatly tied-up bun added a touch of playfulness and cuteness.
At this moment, Ning Xi was carrying several large bags filled with vegetables, meat, and seafood—everything was included.
When her gaze fell on Ye Fan's chest, a blush immediately spread across her cheeks, and she quickly turned her head slightly. "Stop standing there like a fool and help me out. My hands hurt."
"Oh, oh!"
Ye Fan snapped out of his daze and hurriedly took all the items from her hands, his face showing a hint of surprise and a smile. "Xiao Xi, didn't you say you had something to do today? Why'd you suddenly come here?"
"Let's talk inside."
Ning Xi's signature dimples appeared on her cheeks as she walked in lightly. When she passed by the bedroom door, she tilted her head to take a quick peek inside before quickly retracting her gaze.
Ye Fan looked at the vegetables and seafood in his arms, used his foot to close the door, and walked to the refrigerator. Just as he was about to put the items in, Ning Xi stopped him.
"Don't put them in the fridge. These are for lunch. Just leave them in the kitchen."
"For lunch?"
Confusion flashed in Ye Fan's eyes for a moment before he quickly understood what Ning Xi meant. Overjoyed, he exclaimed, "Xiao Xi, you're staying for lunch?"
Ning Xi smiled and asked in return, "What else did you think?"
Saying this, she walked behind Ye Fan, pushing him toward the kitchen. "These are so heavy, yet you're still holding on to them like a fool."
Ye Fan couldn't stop smiling.
At this moment, he finally understood what Ning Xi meant by her words after school yesterday.
Surprise!
Joy!!
Happiness!!!
After putting everything down, Ye Fan grabbed Ning Xi's small hand and led her to the living room, seating her on the sofa. With a serious face, he questioned, "Confess! Did you plan this on purpose?"
"What are you talking about?"
Ning Xi chuckled, blinking her innocent eyes.
That pure and playful look instantly deflated Ye Fan's anger.
Fine.
When it came to this girl, his acting skills were clearly lacking.
"Ahem—"
Ye Fan sat down next to Ning Xi, leaning close. "Still pretending? Yesterday you told me you had something to do, but you didn't say it was to come eat at my place."
"That's not my fault."
Ning Xi lowered her head, twiddling her pinkies as she murmured softly, "You didn't ask. If you had asked, I would've told you."
"…"
Ye Fan's eyelid twitched a few times before he finally gave up with a wry smile.
Shaking his head, he was about to say something when his eyes caught sight of the girl's fair legs. His expression suddenly turned a little strange.
"Xiao Xi, you're dressed… pretty light today."
"Big brother, it's really hot outside. The temperature is 34 degrees."
Ning Xi stood up and spun around in front of Ye Fan. Her skirt swayed lightly, radiating a youthful charm.
With her hands behind her back, she leaned forward slightly, her eyes filled with expectation. "This is my first time wearing a short skirt. Does it look good?"
"Good… It looks good."
Ye Fan's eyes glazed over, and he nodded absentmindedly.
"That's good."
Ning Xi smiled happily, feeling a sense of relief in her heart.
It wasn't in vain that she woke up early to dress up. Her efforts hadn't been wasted. However, faced with Ye Fan's unblinking gaze, she couldn't help but feel shy. She playfully scolded, "Hey! Is that how you're supposed to look at someone?"
"I…"
Ye Fan scratched his head awkwardly and apologized, "Sorry, I didn't mean to."
Even in his previous life, he had never seen Ning Xi in a short skirt. This was indeed a first.
He took a deep breath, steadied his emotions, and asked, "Xiao Xi, it's barely past nine. Did you go to the market this early?"
"No."
Ning Xi grabbed a cushion and hugged it to her chest, explaining softly, "I had Uncle Zhuang buy everything. I wanted to go myself, but my mom wouldn't let me. She said it's too chaotic there."
"It is a bit chaotic," Ye Fan nodded slightly. "By the way, how did you get here?"
"My mom drove me."
"…"
Hearing her answer, Ye Fan's expression froze, and he couldn't help swallowing.
What?
This…
Sister Lan, v587!!!
Ning Xi rested her head on the cushion and said sweetly, "After school yesterday, I told my parents about my first-ranked test results. You wouldn't believe how funny their expressions were."
She covered her mouth and smiled, her eyes forming crescent moons. "So I took the chance to tell them I wanted to come here for lunch today. My mom agreed right away."
"And your dad?"
"My dad didn't say yes, but he didn't oppose it either. So… I guess he silently agreed."
Ning Xi smiled faintly, a glint of mischief in her clear eyes. "Surprised?"
"Very!"
"Then… can you button up your shirt?"
"Huh? Oh, sorry, I didn't notice. I'll go change now."
Ye Fan froze for a moment, then looked down at himself. His face turned red instantly, and he quickly retreated into his bedroom, his steps a little flustered.
The moment the bedroom door closed, Ning Xi burst into laughter. It was her first time seeing Ye Fan like this, and she found it amusing and refreshing. After laughing for a while, she recalled the earlier scene and muttered to herself, "Who would've thought this guy has such a good physique…"
Bah! Bah! Bah!
Ning Xi, what are you even thinking?
A rosy blush spread across Ning Xi's jade-like face as she fanned herself with her hands, trying to cool down. After over a minute, she finally calmed down.
Remembering her plan, she got up and headed to the kitchen.
The surprises were far from over!
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