Chapter 240 My life is oily, not the sky
"Oh?"
Lan Xi's eyes were filled with curiosity, and her attention was instantly diverted.
She took out her phone to check the date, then lightly patted her forehead. "I almost forgot. How did you do on this exam?"
Strategy successful!
Ning Xi breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, a sweet smile blooming on her face as she happily said, "I scored 748 this time, ranked second nationwide, and got 5 bonus points for the college entrance exam."
"That amazing?"
Hearing this, Lan Xi's face lit up with joy. She couldn't help but reach out and pinch her daughter's fair and rosy cheeks, praising, "That kid Ye Fan is really impressive. Ever since he started tutoring you, the results have been remarkable!"
"Why does everyone like to pinch my face?"
Ning Xi muttered in a low voice. The next second, she dodged to the side, protesting in extreme dissatisfaction, "Mom, can't you just praise me? I worked really hard too, okay?"
"Yes, yes, Xiao Xi is also amazing!"
After complimenting her, Lan Xi then revealed a mischievous smile, her eyes narrowing. "But just now, you said: 'Why does everyone like to pinch my face?' Besides me, who else?"
"..."
Ning Xi was dumbfounded, not knowing how to respond.
Why did I say that…
What does it mean to shoot yourself in the foot?
This is it!
So dumb~~~
"Uh… Mom, I'm hungry. When are we eating?"
"Was it Ye Fan?"
"…What's Dad doing?"
"Probably."
"Dad doesn't know my exam results yet…"
"What a pity. That scene must have been quite heartwarming."
"..."
The mother and daughter were having completely different conversations, not even on the same page.
In the end, Ning Xi admitted defeat.
Looking at her mother, who was still muttering to herself, she covered her ears and ran out of the bedroom as if escaping.
Watching her daughter's retreating figure, Lan Xi laughed uncontrollably, rare pride flashing across her face as she muttered to herself, "Little girl, you want to compete with your mom? Still too inexperienced!"
After leaving the bedroom, Ning Xi headed downstairs toward the study.
When she got home, she hadn't seen her father in the living room, so he must be in the study.
In the Study.
Ning Xiangtian was wearing glasses, and a thick stack of materials on photolithography machines was spread out on the desk in front of him. Compared to usual, he seemed a bit more approachable at the moment.
Knock, knock—
Hearing the sound, Ning Xiangtian looked up and saw his daughter leaning against the doorframe. A gentle smile appeared on his face as he asked, "Xiao Xi, it's rare for you to come find Dad on your own. What's up?"
Ning Xi walked behind her father and thoughtfully began massaging his shoulders. "Dad, the Triple Practice Exam results are out. I scored 748, ranked second nationwide. Your daughter requests praise."
"Haha!"
Ning Xiangtian laughed heartily. "My daughter is already the best. No words of praise could ever do you justice."
Hearing this, Ning Xi's expression turned odd.
Why does this sound so much like Ye Fan's style?
"Dad, when you were courting Mom, did you also talk this… smoothly?"
Ning Xiangtian coughed lightly, a trace of awkwardness flashing in his eyes. Just as he was about to explain, he noticed his wife walking into the study. The words on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back down.
Seeing her mother enter, Ning Xi felt a headache coming on and forced a bitter smile. "Mom, why are you still following me?"
Lan Xi sat down at the desk and said meaningfully, "Xiao Xi, when your dad was courting me back then, he was way smoother than this!"
"How was I smooth?"
Ning Xiangtian was already used to his wife exposing him. It had happened too many times before.
As the saying goes, when lice are many, you stop feeling the itch.
Expose him?
Go ahead!
It's not like he'd lose a piece of flesh!
Lan Xi smiled with deep meaning and raised an eyebrow slightly. "Are you sure you want me to say it?"
"I…"
"When you were chasing me, the cheesy pickup lines you used were one cringier than the next. If you don't mind, I don't mind repeating them for Xiao Xi to hear."
"..."
Ning Xiangtian opened his mouth, but in the end, he could only squeeze out one sentence:
"I am in charge of my oiliness, not the heavens!"
"Pfft—"
Ning Xi covered her mouth, laughing as she stuck her pinkies into her ears. "I can't hear, I can't hear. You two continue."
After saying that, her tiny hands, which were blocking her ears, subtly moved aside. The eavesdropping intent was beyond obvious.
"..."
"..."
At this, both Ning Xiangtian and Lan Xi were speechless.
Their daughter was just too… cute!
…
Time passed, and soon, it was the weekend again.
After a few days of tutoring, Ye Fan could clearly feel that Ning Xi's writing skills were improving rapidly. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
To be honest, Ning Xi was truly a genius girl!
Her potential seemed limitless. Beneath her breathtaking appearance, she possessed abilities far beyond the reach of ordinary people.
As morning approached seven o'clock, the sun rose from the east, and the sound of cicadas filled the air.
The taste of summer, the memories of youth.
In the Bedroom.
Ye Fan slowly opened his eyes. Sunlight streamed in through the window, gently illuminating his delicate and handsome features. The warmth softened his mood.
Thinking about today's plans, a smile gradually spread across his face.
Ye Fan picked up his phone from the bedside table, opened WeChat, and found Ning Xi's account. He originally wanted to send her a message.
But just as he was about to send it, he changed his mind.
If nothing unexpected happened, this girl definitely stayed up late last night. He might as well let her sleep in.
After washing up, Ye Fan was about to go for a run when his phone suddenly rang.
"Mom, why are you up so early today?"
"It's the weekend. No school, right?"
"No school. What's up?"
"I miss Xiao Xi. I want to see her. Think of a way."
"..."
Hearing his mother's words, Ye Fan rolled his eyes.
He and Ning Xi weren't even in a relationship yet. And even if they were, by modern young people's standards, they wouldn't necessarily like interacting too much with each other's parents.
Of course, he was an exception!
"Mom, Xiao Xi and I aren't together yet. Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Nonsense!"
Ye Xian scolded, "Don't blame me for not warning you. If you don't make a move soon, once you get to university, your love rivals will be everywhere. You'll be in for a rough time then!"
"Besides, your attitude is way too passive. A guy worrying about saving face? Just be shameless, will you?"
"..."
Ye Fan looked down at the shoes he had half-changed into. He lost the motivation to run, switched back to his slippers, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and sat down helplessly. "Mom, I beg you, please don't meddle in this."
"Then find a way for me to video call Xiao Xi."
"Fine."
Hanging up the phone, Ye Fan shook his head with a wry smile. He had no idea how to bring this up with Ning Xi.
It was too weird!
Ding!
Just then, a WeChat notification sounded.
Ye Fan picked up his phone and, to his surprise, saw that Ning Xi had sent a message. It contained only three words:
[Awake yet?]
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