"Alright, don't be angry, just because you've accepted a disciple doesn't mean you have to teach, come on, let's go buy you some clothes." Xu Rongfei sat in the car, affectionately helped Ning Fan fasten his seatbelt, then smiled and spoke.
"Since I've accepted one, if I don't teach... Huh? Buy what clothes?" Ning Fan muttered to himself, then suddenly caught on to Xu Rongfei's words, and asked in surprise.
"There's a shopping mall nearby, let's go check it out," Xu Rongfei said, taking it for granted.
"I'm not going," Ning Fan said decisively.
What a joke, agreeing to come to a football game was already a big concession; going shopping? At this rate, Ning Fan felt he would sooner or later fall into Xu Rongfei's schemes.
Xu Rongfei widened her eyes; although she was divorced, there was no shortage of men chasing after her, standing in line, with so many wanting to take her shopping.
But when it came to Ning Fan, she felt as though she was an unwanted ugly woman.
Xu Rongfei widened her eyes but dared not get angry; if she did and Ning Fan walked away, it would be the end.
"Won't you just accompany me this once? I saw a suit there last time that's perfect for you, I want to buy it for you," Xu Rongfei pleaded earnestly once again.
"I won't go, not for all the tea in China," Ning Fan still firmly refused.
He had made up his mind this time; no matter what Xu Rongfei said, he was determined not to go.
Yet Xu Rongfei still drove the car to the vicinity of the commercial street.
"Come on, let's go shopping," Xu Rongfei begged again.
"I've already said that I'm not going," Ning Fan shook his head, very resolutely.
"Just accompany me once, that suit really suits you," Xu Rongfei still didn't want to give up.
"If you keep asking me to go, I might just leave," Ning Fan raised an eyebrow and said.
Although Xu Rongfei's pitiful look made Ning Fan's heart waver somewhat, he still decided to stand his ground.
You can't spoil her, otherwise, the heavens would turn in the future.
"Alright, alright, I won't make you go," Xu Rongfei got a scare and quickly waved her hand, "However, that suit really does suit you."
After saying that, Xu Rongfei just looked at Ning Fan.
As for Ning Fan, he sat in the passenger seat, his eyes on his nose and his nose looking skyward, completely still.
"How about this? You wait here for me, and I will go buy it for you, then I'll take you back, how does that sound?" Xu Rongfei's eyes darted around as she could only opt for this compromise.
At this point, if Ning Fan still didn't agree, it would probably be too much of a blow to Xu Rongfei's pride.
After all, a woman lowering herself to this extent for someone has already humbled herself enough.
"Fine, I'll wait here for you, make it quick," Ning Fan finally nodded in agreement.
Xu Rongfei cheered excitedly and opened the car door, "Wait for me here then, don't leave!"
After giving Ning Fan a warning, Xu Rongfei couldn't wait to rush to the mall.
Ning Fan heaved a sigh, sitting in the car with a flood of emotions.
The affection Xu Rongfei had for him was plain to see, even to a fool; but Ning Fan simply didn't know how to handle it.
If he heartlessly rejected her, he would hurt Xu Rongfei's feelings; Ning Fan had always been a rather softhearted person.
But continuing was no solution either; Xu Rongfei's tricks were too numerous, and last time he had almost succumbed to her manipulation.
If things continued at this rate, it might not be long before Ning Fan compromised his principles.
But what should I do?
Ning Fan was in a quandary, and the eventual decision was to leave things as they were for now. Regarding Xu Rongfei, he would keep his distance wherever possible, and even if he had no choice but to go out with Xu Rongfei, he had to be extremely vigilant.
"Yes, that's right." Ning Fan nodded, quite satisfied with his decision.
"Ning Fan?" Just then, someone suddenly called out from nearby.
Upon hearing his name, Ning Fan turned his head in confusion and was instantly stunned.
"Huo Qiuran!" Ning Fan exclaimed in surprise.
"Ning Fan, it really is you! I thought you looked like someone I knew from the side, but I wasn't sure. What are you doing here?" Huo Qiuran said excitedly, practically skipping over to him in two steps.
After speaking, Huo Qiuran also took a glance at Ning Fan's car.
The red Ford was clearly a woman's car, and Ning Fan had been sitting in the passenger seat.
The interior decorations and small accessories gave Huo Qiuran just enough to notice something after a quick glance.
This was a woman's car!
However, the lady owner seemed to be absent.
"I just happened to pass by due to a small matter. What about you? What are you doing here?" Ning Fan touched his nose and casually replied.
His feelings for Huo Qiuran were also something he found troublesome, and hence to avoid mentioning Xu Rongfei, Ning Fan casually brushed off the subject.
But he didn't know women well enough.
Huo Qiuran noticed some things that Ning Fan would never even think of.
Instead, it was his gesture of touching his nose that caused Huo Qiuran's heart to sink slightly. She used to be lovers with Ning Fan, and whenever Ning Fan made this gesture, it meant he was deliberately avoiding something.
Ning Fan got out of the passenger seat and leaned against the car, looking at Huo Qiuran before him.
The Huo Qiuran of the past was a noble queen. Even now, while strolling on the street, she was not dressed casually, but in a sharp, dark blue suit, poised and competent.
"Long time no see." Huo Qiuran saw Ning Fan sizing her up and proudly straightened her chest before smiling and speaking.
"Yeah, long time no see." Ning Fan smiled and responded, "You look the same as ever."
Huo Qiuran's expression suddenly dimmed and she nodded, "Yes, the way you used to like."
At her words, Ning Fan stifled for a moment, let out a dry laugh, and said nothing.
"How about now; do you still like me this way?" Huo Qiuran asked again.
"This..." Ning Fan looked at Huo Qiuran with an awkward expression: "You're a good girl, a queen in your own right. Your look is what countless people dream of in their lover; you..."
"That's them, it has nothing to do with me. I only care about you. What about you; do you still like me?" Huo Qiuran lifted her head, looking at Ning Fan, her eyes clear and her face bearing a slight smile.
She was so straightforward, so bold, and she asked just like that.
She didn't know what Ning Fan would say, whether he liked her or not, but true to her character, she still wanted to ask, even if Ning Fan's answer might crush her, she still wanted to know.
"I..." Ning Fan suddenly felt afraid to meet a girl's gaze, unsure how to look back at such a serious girl.
His heart felt heavy, uncertain of how to respond to Huo Qiuran.