"Ask Fang Feifei what? She’s just playing with you and can’t wait to marry Han Lie tomorrow. Do you actually think you’re all that? Han Lie, you’d better take Fang Feifei away so Xi Luting stops being so delusional."
Actually, this was a perfectly normal statement, but Uncle Pan was once again so exasperated by his own daughter that his face contorted.
Oh, my dear daughter, you are truly devoted to Xi Luting!
You asked Han Lie out to eat just to break up your girlfriend and her original partner?
Why don’t you try your luck with Han Lie yourself?!
You have to trust your dad; men and women are really not the same!
Uncle Pan was extremely anxious. Believing he had figured everything out, he finally couldn’t resist going downstairs.
Pan Ge heard the cough and turned around hurriedly.
"Dad, why did you come down?" ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ noⅴelfire.net
She didn’t think anything of Xi Luting having an arm around her waist. In high school, she and her best friends were always clinging to each other, so it was completely normal for her.
Xi Luting, however, released her hold as if electrocuted the moment she heard "Dad."
She had a guilty conscience, unlike Pan Ge.
Xi Luting quickly straightened up and politely greeted Uncle Pan, "Hello, Uncle Pan."
Uncle Pan took in both their reactions, and his eyelids twitched uncontrollably again.
So, they know to be wary of me, but you? You’re completely unfazed, aren’t you?
Despite the turmoil in his heart, Uncle Pan maintained a very affable appearance. He smiled, nodded, and said, "Good, hello to you both."
Then he plopped down next to Han Lie and started making small talk with Xi Luting.
"Where are you from, Ting Ting?"
"Are your parents doing well?"
It was a subtle, systematic questioning.
Neither Pan Ge nor Xi Luting noticed anything unusual. They simply took it as an elder’s care and concern, responding politely and sweetly.
Poor Han Lie, sitting beside them, had to struggle so hard to suppress his laughter that his temples throbbed.
However, Uncle Pan didn’t go too far and soon stopped. This showed that although he was impatient, he still acted with a degree of method.
Before leaving, he patted Han Lie on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Han Lie, our Pan Ge is quite reserved and doesn’t have many friends she can really talk to. I like both you and Ting Ting very much. In the future, when you have weekends or holidays off, please feel free to come over and visit. Don’t be shy, alright?"
What could Han Lie say?
He could only nod in agreement, "Okay, Uncle Pan."
After Uncle Pan went upstairs, Xi Luting showered Pan Ge with praise, "Pan Pan, your dad is so amiable! He doesn’t put on any airs at all, blah blah blah..."
Meanwhile, Pan Ge frowned, scrutinizing Han Lie suspiciously.
It didn’t make any sense.
My dad has always been strict with boys. Why is he so exceptionally well-disposed towards Han Lie?
What kind of charm does this damn guy possess?
We’ve only met twice...
But Han Lie just smiled, calmly accepting her scrutiny and contemplation.
Pan Ge, caught in the middle of it all, couldn’t figure out what was going on. In the end, Han Lie’s unperturbed demeanor thoroughly ignited her competitive spirit.
What’s so great about that damn guy that makes Dad value him so much?
Hmph, don’t get complacent! I’ll definitely figure this out!
It just goes to show that a father knows his daughter best—Uncle Pan knew exactly how to pique her curiosity.
This move, ah, Uncle Pan’s in the stratosphere!
So, the question is—where does Han Lie fit into this picture?
Thank you to my old friend, [Little Agua Hey], for the Silver Alliance support! I’m deeply grateful.
Our destinies are truly quite intertwined...
Xi Luting’s nickname is Little Cucumber. My original plan was that when their relationship became more intimate, Han Lie would start calling her "Little Agua."
Isn’t that a coincidence?
When I first saw the ’Silver Alliance’ pledge, I laughed until I cried.
Well, I suppose I’ll have to change the nickname then. Otherwise, I’m afraid it would be too awkward for everyone to read...
Finally, there will be additional Chapters, but I’ll need to release them gradually~~