Chapter 1217: Chapter 1206: With a Spring in His Step, Up to No Good

The next morning, the sun was high in the sky.

Sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, illuminating Xu Ruolan’s delicate face, jolting her awake. She yawned as she reached for her phone on the bedside table, squinting at the screen.

Then she let out a piercing scream, “Ning Fan, get up quickly, we’re going to be late.”

“Stop messing around.”

Ning Fan brushed off her arm, lying on the bed like a bullfrog, continuing to snore away.

With a smack.

Xu Ruolan’s small hand landed on his back, and she said irritably, “Didn’t you say we’re visiting the old man today? Look at the time now, wouldn’t it be bad if we’re late?”

“Why so many rules?” Ning Fan turned over, leaning his head against Xu Ruolan’s bosom, smiling, “In the future, you’ll be the Young Mistress of the Ning Family, second only to one, above thousands. Whoever dares to gossip about you behind your back, I’ll deal with them.”

“Hey!”

Xu Ruolan was amused but still a bit anxious, “Your words sound nice, but this is my first time going to your place, if we’re too late, it will be very rude.”

“In reality, there’s not much to do at our place now, the kitchen is just preparing the meals, and it’s just chatting with the old man about trivial matters. To be honest, I’m a bit scared of seeing him now, old people tend to talk a lot.”

Ning Fan nestled against Xu Ruolan, enjoying her fragrance, chatting freely.

“Don’t all old people do that? Back in Zhonghai, every time my father saw me, I would get a two-hour lecture. The old man’s age is even greater than my father’s, so having a long heart-to-heart with you is probably an understatement.”

“Exactly.”

The two finally found a common topic and chatted for a long time.

Xu Ruolan made a call to her subordinates to ask if the gifts that needed to be prepared had been delivered.

Fortunately, her subordinates were very efficient, saying they had already been sent to the Dragon City Branch Company.

Xu Ruolan originally planned to drive and get them herself, but Ning Fan said it wasn’t necessary, as Ouyang Huifei was handling some tasks at the Dragon City Branch Company on his behalf, they could just have her send them over.

Mentioning Ouyang Feifei again made Xu Ruolan a bit jealous.

But she vaguely remembered that due to being drunk last night, the car was left at the restaurant’s parking lot and wasn’t driven back.

Xu Ruolan, following Ning Fan’s lead, allowed Ouyang Feifei to deliver it instead.

When Ouyang Feifei arrived, seeing Ning Fan and Xu Ruolan looking refreshed, she smirked playfully, “Mr. Ning, you look full of spring-time vitality; you and President Xu are truly a match made in heaven, a couple like dragon and phoenix.”

Though it was a compliment, Ning Fan heard a strong note of jealousy in it.

He rolled his eyes and whispered irritably, “If you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute. You’re truly not helping at all.”

Xu Ruolan was very sensitive about such things, and if he flirted with Ouyang Feifei in front of her, it would only increase Xu Ruolan’s suspicion.

Ning Fan and Xu Ruolan were currently in a honeymoon phase, deeply in love and inseparable.

Any conflict arising from this would certainly be disastrous.

Fortunately, Xu Ruolan was changing clothes and didn’t witness the intimate exchange between the two of them.

When she came out, changed into the new clothes bought yesterday, the room instantly lit up with vibrance.

Because Xu Ruolan was going to visit the Ning Family, she put on light makeup.

Ning Fan couldn’t help but admit that Xu Ruolan looked far more beautiful with a light touch of makeup compared to her bare face, let alone being such a stunning beauty, she now truly resembled a fairy, ethereal and refined.

Even Ouyang Feifei was a bit stunned, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and said meaningfully, “President Xu, no wonder Mr. Ning is always at your beck and call, he’s completely enchanted by you.”

“You cheeky girl, don’t talk nonsense.”

Xu Ruolan listened to these words, feeling there was some hidden meaning, but without analyzing them closely, they seemed quite normal.

Yet she still tapped Ouyang Feifei on the forehead playfully, with a hint of mock seriousness.

Since her relationship with Ning Fan became substantial, Xu Ruolan knew about Ning Fan having a capable subordinate like Ouyang Feifei.

She often saw Ouyang Feifei and even had some deep conversations with her, so she spoke without reservation, just like close friends.

Ouyang Feifei chuckled, “President Xu, I wasn’t speaking nonsense, I was just stating the truth. Besides, Mr. Ning, with his charm, is quite handsome, but…”

“But what?”

Ning Fan immediately interrupted, displeased, “I say, Ouyang Feifei, don’t you have enough to do? How dare you make sarcastic remarks in front of me, do I need to give you more tasks, increase your load?”

“No, no… I’m busy enough as it is.”

Ouyang Feifei quickly pleaded for mercy, waved at Xu Ruolan, and made her exit.

Xu Ruolan glared at Ning Fan irritably, “Ouyang Feifei must be struggling these days, not only dealing with your Ning Family’s matters, bussing about tirelessly, but also handling some trivial tasks at the Dragon City Branch Company for you, the lazybones. Her sending the things this time probably came out of her busy schedule. Give her a break. After all, she’s just a girl.”

“Alright, whatever my wife says, I’ll do.”

Ning Fan didn’t argue back, to avoid making things worse.

As the two walked out of the residence, under the sunlight, they looked like immortals descending to the mortal world, attracting 100% attention, with many passers-by stopping to watch, pointing and discussing.

“See there, that’s what a truly handsome couple looks like.”

“No doubt about it, judging by their clothes and demeanor, they must be scions of wealthy families, ordinary people wouldn’t have this kind of aura.”

“For such a beauty, what kind of status would one need to match her? It’s hopeless for me in this lifetime.”

“Every woman has a princess dream, hoping her prince charming appears. The more beautiful one is, the higher the standards, it’s just human nature.”

“That’s true. For a woman more stunning than a star, money alone may not be enough to win her over.”

“Such a woman, as the daughter of a wealthy family, usually pairs with a similarly rich and powerful scion.”

“Stop staring, they’re clearly out of our league.”

“You don’t say? Everyone has their match; can’t you mind your own business?”

“You’re just sour grapes, aren’t you tired of spouting such nonsense?”

For the 100% attention and stopping of passers-by, both Ning Fan and Xu Ruolan had become accustomed.

Especially Xu Ruolan, before Ning Fan appeared, her suitors could form an entire battalion, all of them top-notch in terms of power, wealth, and influence.

Yet, she turned them all down.

Even after Ning Fan appeared, those wealthy scions did not stop pursuing her. The difference was, their treatment changed.

Previously, they would be blocked by security at the gates.

Afterward, they would be beaten to a pulp by Ning Fan.