Xu Rongfei's gift for Ning Fan wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment idea, but rather a carefully considered selection after much deliberation.
She dressed up beautifully today, her stunning appearance specifically intended for Ning Fan.
Xu Rongfei grasped Ning Fan's hand, her soft, boneless touch sending warmth straight to his heart.
Her delicate fingers slowly traced Ning Fan's palm, making him feel as if he had been struck by electricity.
"If you don't say anything, I'll take it as a yes, and I'll help you put it on!"
Just as Ning Fan was about to speak, Xu Rongfei took the opportunity to grab his hand and swiftly fastened the watch around his wrist.
Now, even if Ning Fan wanted to refuse, he couldn't.
"You're off work now, right? Let me give you a lift, and if it's okay with you, maybe we could have dinner together!"
Xu Rongfei tossed her hair from her chest and parted her lips, which were as enticing and lush as rose petals, releasing a fragrant breath that hit Ning Fan directly in the face.
Ning Fan was momentarily dazed but soon came to his senses and declined politely, "I'm a bit too tired, no need."
Being with Xu Rongfei, Ning Fan feared he might end up utterly devoured by this woman, left without even his bones, and if he lost control with her, he wouldn't know where to cry.
A flicker of disappointment crossed Xu Rongfei's eyes, but her face still wore a flirtatious smile as she said, "I'm alone now, and, if you find some free time later on, we could actually go out for meals, talk about life, careers, and such."
This wasn't a hint but an outright proposition, and facing such temptation, especially from a mature and beautiful woman like Xu Rongfei, most men would definitely be unable to refuse.
But Ning Fan was a different breed. He just smiled and said, "If there's a chance in the future, maybe we could."
Whether there was actually an opportunity was still up to Ning Fan; if he kept saying he was busy, Xu Rongfei really had no way to make him do otherwise.
Xu Rongfei gave Ning Fan a coquettish look, knowing she couldn't catch him today, so she blew him a memorable air kiss before getting back into her car.
At that moment, Ning Fan turned around and saw Xu Ruolan's car just pulling out. She must have seen him as she stopped her car.
He thought to himself how close that was and then headed towards Xu Ruolan's vehicle.
From her red Porsche, Xu Rongfei saw Xu Ruolan's car through the rearview mirror and noticed Ning Fan walking slowly towards it, her lips curling into a triumphant smile.
Accompanied by a roar, the red allure sped away from the garage, and only then did Ning Fan completely relax.
Ning Fan's figure approached Xu Ruolan's car slowly, but the look on Xu Ruolan's face in the car was gloomy.
She watched Xu Rongfei's car leave the underground garage before turning her gaze to Ning Fan.
"Who exactly is that woman!"
Xu Ruolan was decidedly uncomfortable. She had been just beside them, watching Ning Fan and a beautiful woman chatting and laughing with ambiguous gestures, and even exchanging gifts!
Ning Fan thought Xu Ruolan had just driven out, but in fact, she had been waiting in the car for a long time.
Her parking spot was right next to them, and from her angle, she could see everything that happened between Ning Fan and Xu Rongfei very clearly.
Although Xu Ruolan knew that whatever Ning Fan did with other women was none of her business, she just couldn't help feeling inexplicably uncomfortable.
Now, watching Ning Fan approaching, her expression gradually turned icy cold.
"Boss, you've been waiting for a long time, haven't you?" Ning Fan had no idea that Xu Ruolan had just witnessed his moment with Xu Rongfei.
He walked to the passenger side of the car, about to open the door and get in, only to find that the door was locked tight and he couldn't open it.
Just as Ning Fan was puzzled, the car window slowly rolled down. Xu Ruolan's expression was very ugly, her gaze exceptionally icy.
Ning Fan was startled, not understanding what was going on. Even though he was used to Xu Ruolan's icy demeanor, today seemed excessively cold!
"Boss, could you please unlock the door?" Ning Fan asked with a smile, standing beside the car, waiting for Xu Ruolan to unlock the door.
But the beautiful CEO had a cold face at this moment and said coldly, "I'm sorry, I'm not in a good mood today, and I don't feel like driving anyone."
Ning Fan subconsciously muttered to himself, as if she ever had a good day, but still said with a smile, "Then don't drive, let me do it. Today, I'll be your personal chauffeur!"
Seeing him shamelessly looking at her, Xu Ruolan felt even more angry. She glared at him and replied with annoyance in her voice, "I can drive myself!"
Having said that, the beautiful CEO started the engine and drove off, leaving Ning Fan all alone in the garage, as if left adrift in the wind.
"Damn it!" Ning Fan watched Xu Ruolan's car disappear from view, his expression utterly gloomy.
"My goodness, has this woman gone crazy again!"
Ning Fan gloomily looked at the exit of the garage. Besides being late today, he hadn't done anything wrong, had he?
"Could it be just because I was late, this girl is holding a grudge against me all day long?!"
If that were really the case, Ning Fan could only say that it must be Xu Ruolan's time of the month.
On the other hand, after leaving the garage, Xu Ruolan drove with the same unpleasant expression, her heart far from calm.
"Ning Fan, you heartless playboy, I thought you weren't as flirtatious as I imagined, but you're no different from other men! You jerk! You jerk!"
Recalling the intimate moment Ning Fan had shared with that beautiful woman, Xu Ruolan got so angry that she couldn't help but curse out loud.
Although she hadn't seen the woman's face clearly, Xu Ruolan was certain, riding on a woman's intuition, that she was very beautiful; otherwise, Ning Fan wouldn't be so frequently ensnared to the point of nearly losing his soul.
"Heartless playboy, jerk, jerk!"
Xu Ruolan cursed and cursed, but her heart didn't feel any better. In fact, it felt even worse.
If Ning Fan could see her now, he would definitely be so surprised he wouldn't be able to speak because Xu Ruolan's current state was exactly how a woman acts when she's jealous!
After returning home, the way Xu Ruolan looked frightened Xu Xiaoqing. She didn't say a word and went straight to the study without coming out.
"Sis, is it your time of the month? Why is your face so pale?"
Xu Xiaoqing looked bewildered, staring with wide eyes in the direction of the study...
Half an hour later, Ning Fan returned to the villa, his expression similarly gloomy.
Today, Xu Ruolan had really given him a big cold shoulder, and even after thinking long and hard, Ning Fan couldn't figure out what had made her so angry!
The moment Ning Fan arrived home, Xu Xiaoqing rushed out, scrutinizing him with an inquisitive gaze and asked, "Ning Fan, my sister seems very unhappy. Did you make her angry?"
Seeing Xu Xiaoqing's accusing face, Ning Fan gave her an eye roll.
"Don't meddle in adults' affairs, kid."