"What are you talking about?"
Just as Ye Fan was about to speak, a familiar sweet voice rang out from behind him.
He turned his head, and instantly froze.
The girl was dressed in a light green dress, its form-fitting design outlining her perfect curves, with a skirt hem that shimmered like stars.
Her ice-like skin and jade-like bones made her look like a person carved out of beautiful jade. Her usually makeup-free face now bore a rare light touch of makeup, adding a hint of delicacy.
A faint fragrance filled the surrounding air, carrying a trace of sweetness, like orchid and musk. Her petite figure, combined with her pure features, was utterly captivating.
Such a beauty made two words involuntarily surface in Ye Fan's mind.
Milk candy!!!
And not just any kind—Big White Rabbit milk candy...
Seeing Ye Fan staring at her with a dazed expression, Ning Xi blushed slightly and gently reminded him, "You... act normal. My dad is still here."
"Ahem—"
Ye Fan quickly regained his composure, his face devoid of any emotion. He patted the sofa beside him. "Sit down, let's talk."
Ning Xiangtian suppressed the many thoughts in his mind. When he saw his daughter's outfit, a flash of surprise flickered in his eyes. Then, as if understanding something, he sighed lightly.
"Xiao Xi, I just told you to change your clothes. Why dress up so beautifully?"
Ning Xi sat down beside Ye Fan, pouting as she countered, "Dad, are you saying I'm not pretty on normal days?"
"This..."
Ning Xiangtian suddenly found himself at a loss for words.
"Where's my mom?"
Fortunately, Ning Xi didn't dwell on the topic further and casually asked.
"She went upstairs to make a call to order food. Do you need something from her?"
A smile played on Ning Xi's lips, and a hint of seriousness appeared in her pure, clear eyes. "Dad, there's something I need to discuss with you and Mom."
Hearing this, Ye Fan discreetly pricked up his ears.
He was well aware of what Ning Xi was about to say next.
After all, this plan was his idea.
Ning Xiangtian, on the other hand, didn't overthink it and asked, "Do you want something? Just tell me. Don't worry about the cost; your dad makes money for you to spend…"
"No."
Ning Xi quickly shook her head, her eyes flickering as she cautiously said, "Dad, I want... to go on a trip after the college entrance exams. Not for long, just seven days, including travel time—ten days at most."
"A trip?"
Ning Xiangtian waved his hand dismissively, agreeing readily. "You little girl, you made it sound so serious. If you want to go on a trip, just go. Why the need to discuss?"
"By the way, have you decided where to go? If not, your dad can pick a place for you. Then your mom and I can go with you. The three of us..."
"Wait, wait!"
Ning Xi's expression turned a little unnatural. She bit her lip hesitantly and mustered her courage to say, "Dad, I want to go alone. You and Mom don't need to come with me."
"That's out of the question."
Ning Xiangtian rejected her outright without even thinking. "A girl traveling alone? Too dangerous! No, absolutely not!"
"Dad!"
Ning Xi pulled a long face.
"No."
Seeing her father's firm stance, Ning Xi had no choice but to use her ultimate move. She got up, sat beside her father, and shook his arm with both hands, pouting, "Daddy, please say yes. I'm begging you."
"If you agree, I promise to work hard during this time and aim for the top three on the Genius Ranking!"
"The top three on the Genius Ranking?"
Ning Xiangtian, completely helpless against his daughter's pestering, softened. Since childhood, he could never resist her when she acted spoiled.
Hearing his daughter set her sights on the top three of the Genius Ranking, he decided to go with the flow. "Alright then, let's make this a deal."
"If you can make it to the top three, I'll agree to let you go. Your mom and I won't tag along, but you must let Uncle Zhuang accompany you."
"It's too unsafe for you to go without someone with you! Of course, if you don't make it to the top three, then I can only say sorry."
"Uncle, don't worry."
Ye Fan seized the opportunity to chime in with a smile. "Xiao Xi is planning to go to Linhai. I'm familiar with that place, and I can guarantee her safety."
"Linhai?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Xiangtian froze for a moment, then instantly understood everything.
No wonder.
No wonder his daughter was acting like this…
"Yes."
Ye Fan explained, "While Linhai can't compare to the capital, there are lots of fun places there. So I thought I'd invite Xiao Xi to Linhai for a few days during summer break."
"No way!"
Ning Xiangtian's face darkened as he refused.
Are you kidding me—
That made him even more uneasy.
Ensuring his daughter's safety?
Ye Fan was the biggest danger!
Ye Fan wasn't particularly surprised by Ning Xiangtian's rejection; this result had already been within his expectations.
"Uncle, in that case, how about we make a bet?"
The move was old, but it was effective!
Whether it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat!
Similarly—
No matter the method, as long as it achieves the goal, it's a good method!
A sharp light flashed in Ning Xiangtian's eyes as he revealed a playful smile. "Kid, are you trying to trap me?"
"I wouldn't dare."
"Alright, let's see what kind of trap you're setting for me. What do you want to bet on?"
Ning Xiangtian didn't believe a young punk could fool him. He had eaten more salt than Ye Fan had eaten rice.
Ye Fan wasn't embarrassed and calmly proposed, "Originally, I thought of betting on Xiao Xi and me both making it into the top three of the Genius Ranking. But based on Xiao Xi's performance in the last two national mock exams, I figured you wouldn't agree to such a bet."
"At least you're self-aware."
Ning Xiangtian sneered indifferently.
Ning Xi pouted in displeasure, her gaze filled with frustration.
Now, she couldn't get a word in edgewise.
This idiot…
Couldn't he wait until she finished acting spoiled?
Ye Fan's eyes suddenly turned from sharp to mysterious. He said slowly, "Uncle, I have a new bet in mind. Would you like to hear it?"
"Go ahead."
"Let's skip the next three mock exams and talk directly about the college entrance exams. If Xiao Xi and I both score full marks in the exams, I hope you'll allow her to visit Linhai. If either of us doesn't get full marks, we lose. How about that?"
"Why should I bet with you?"
After hearing Ye Fan's proposal, a hint of surprise flashed in Ning Xiangtian's eyes.
However, he concealed it well, his smile carrying a trace of mockery.
"As long as the word 'bet' is involved, there's a chance of losing."
"If I don't bet, I definitely won't lose."
"This..."
Ye Fan smiled bitterly.
Great.
His future father-in-law was too cunning!
He wasn't giving him any chance at all!
And Ye Fan couldn't find a way to argue back. Ning Xiangtian was right—if he didn't bet, he would have a 100% chance of not losing.
Just as the situation seemed to be at an impasse, a voice came from the staircase.
"Bet!"
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