"Have you had enough?"
Xu Ruolan looked at Ning Fan with an icy stare, and Xu Xiaoqing knew her sister was truly angry this time.
She had been having a good conversation with Nangong Fu, and he had even indicated that he would no longer pursue Xu Ruolan, which made her very happy.
However, despite his newfound realization, Nangong Fu was still beaten to his current state by Ning Fan, leaving Xu Ruolan quite dissatisfied with Ning Fan.
"Do you think I'm not calm enough now?" Ning Fan exhaled heavily, staring at Xu Ruolan with a look that became somewhat terrifying.
Xu Ruolan did not respond, meeting Ning Fan's gaze head-on.
If it had been any other day, Ning Fan would have admired Xu Ruolan's unyielding gaze, but now, only rage was burning fiercely in his heart.
Watching the conflict erupt between the two, Nangong Fu wore a pained expression on his face, yet he was secretly sneering inside.
As a member of the Fang Guild, having eliminated his pain receptors, how could he possibly feel pain? Indeed, his exquisite acting had completely deceived those Ning Fan cared about.
Watching the conflict unfold between them, a triumphant laugh echoed in Nangong Fu's mind.
Seeing this, Nangong Fu laboriously got up and said, "Since Mr. Ning does not welcome me, I will just leave then!"
His actions only added fuel to the fire. Just as he finished speaking and was about to turn and leave, Xu Ruolan stopped him.
"You don't have to go, even if he doesn't welcome you, it doesn't mean others do not welcome you." Xu Ruolan said this while looking into Ning Fan's eyes.
Ning Fan's heart was filled with bitterness, he said with a bitter smile, "Would you rather believe him than believe me?"
Xu Ruolan ah Xu Ruolan, can't you be more careful!
Ning Fan roared in his heart, desperately protecting Xu Ruolan, but she insisted on jumping into the enemy's pit.
After so many hardships, Ning Fan had thought Xu Ruolan had already trusted him greatly, but now...
There it was, Ning Fan had already said that Nangong Fu was an imposter, but Xu Ruolan simply did not believe him; Ning Fan really did not understand what kind of spell this fake Nangong Fu had cast on Xu Ruolan to deceive her to this extent.
A feeling of powerlessness suddenly sprang up in Ning Fan, his eyes showing a hint of sorrow. Xu Ruolan's mistrust was a huge blow to him.
Just as Ning Fan felt he was not wrong, so did Xu Ruolan; both thought the unreasonable one was the other.
Ning Fan shook his head and laughed sarcastically at himself, feeling like a fool!
The attitude of Xu Ruolan completely angered Ning Fan. Without saying much else, he simply turned and left.
"You…" Watching Ning Fan turn to leave, Xu Ruolan's breathing hitched. She had intended to stop him, but recalling how excessive Ning Fan had been, she became agitated and retracted her hand.
As Ning Fan turned around, the corners of Nangong Fu's mouth slightly curled up, revealing a smug expression, as if everything was under his control.
Watching Ning Fan leave, Nangong Fu was extremely satisfied; this was the effect he desired.
"Ruolan, it's my fault, I shouldn't have come here. Perhaps it would have been better to explain things over the phone rather than in person..."
At this point, Nangong Fu lowered his head, seemingly full of self-reproach.
Xu Ruolan shook her head gently and replied softly, "It's not your fault. Ning Fan was too impulsive. He must have misunderstood something. I will have him apologize to you."
"Sister, what are you really...oh!"
Xu Xiaoqing came over, her small face full of confusion. She looked at Nangong Fu and Xu Ruolan, feeling indescribably troubled. She had wanted to ask Xu Ruolan why she didn't try to keep Ning Fan, but the words hung on the edge of her lips.
Just as Xu Ruolan returned her gaze, Xu Xiaoqing quickly stepped forward and rushed out after Ning Fan.
Watching Xu Xiaoqing chase after him, Xu Ruolan clenched her hands tightly, beginning to question herself. Had she done something wrong?
"Ruolan cousin, are you really not going to chase after him? If the misunderstanding deepens, it could become serious!"
Nangong Fu looked at Xu Ruolan with guilt, his eyes, however, held a trace of mischief.
However, at that moment, Xu Ruolan, whose attention was elsewhere, didn't notice anything unusual about him. She shook her head and stared blankly in the direction where Ning Fan had left, wondering what to think.
Meanwhile, Xu Xiaoqing had caught up with the quickly departing Ning Fan and shouted in dissatisfaction behind him, "You stinking fool, wait for me!"
Ning Fan stopped and turned around, looking at Xu Xiaoqing with some surprise. He then looked behind her but didn't find the person he was hoping to see.
Seeing Xu Xiaoqing's face beginning to sweat, Ning Fan mocked himself inwardly. He shook his head, once again feeling aggrieved on his own behalf.
In the end, it was still Xu Xiaoqing who had chased after him, while Xu Ruolan was still being deceived by the impostor Nangong Fu.
"You fool, are you trying to kill me by walking so fast?!"
Xu Xiaoqing said breathlessly, a smile appearing on her face, her tone somewhat unhappy.
Ning Fan gave a bitter smile, patted the young girl's shoulder, and asked, "Where is your sister?"
Xu Xiaoqing had run out alone, Ning Fan was still a bit worried. He didn't know the intent of the person impersonating Nangong Fu, and leaving Xu Ruolan alone with him posed a great danger.
Although this Nangong Fu hadn't made a move yet, he couldn't guarantee what would happen later.
At the mention of Xu Ruolan, Xu Xiaoqing's expression grew complicated again. Honestly, this matter had nothing to do with Xu Xiaoqing. She was involved unwittingly and now felt utterly helpless.
"Look, don't be mad, okay? My sister didn't mean anything by it. There must be some misunderstanding between you two!"
Xu Xiaoqing waved her small hand, looking worried, as though her heart was breaking.
Ning Fan scratched her little nose and immediately put on a carefree expression, laughing, "I understand."
Xu Xiaoqing's actions greatly relieved Ning Fan; at least this young girl still cared about him.
However, Ning Fan also felt helpless. The trust that he and Xu Ruolan had built up through their past seemed now, ironically, to be less substantial than that on Xu Xiaoqing's side...
"I have to ask, why did you hit my cousin, uh, this Nangong Fu? Is there something fishy about this Nangong Fu?"
Xu Xiaoqing asked about the issue that concerned her the most. She had been trimming branches in the garden when she suddenly heard Ning Fan punching Nangong Fu, then witnessed a dramatic scene. Until now, she was still quite confused.