Chapter 171 - Forced to Go Shopping

The dinner party finally ended, and just as Ye Fan thought he was about to be relieved, Luo Xinling’s words plunged him back into hell.

“Tantai Auntie, didn’t you say that after dinner we’d either watch a movie or go shopping?” Luo Xinling asked, pretending to be very pure and naive.

“Movies are not conducive to communication, so let’s go shopping instead.”

Although Ye Fan had made it clear that she wasn’t suitable for him, she was very confident in herself, believing that Ye Fan would eventually fall in love with her as long as they spent more time together.

Thinking about having a boyfriend who was friends with Shen Yan excited her.

She fantasized about after becoming Ye Fan’s girlfriend, asking Ye Fan to get Shen Yan’s autograph for her, and even through Ye Fan, she might be able to become friends with her idol, Shen Yan.

Thinking that she might have the chance to become friends with Shen Yan, maybe even best friends, made her feel breathless and her heart seemed to stop beating.

Additionally, she thought she could get one or two front-row tickets from Ye Fan.

Since Ye Fan wouldn’t sell them, she would act coquettishly and ask him to give them to her.

Tantai Wanrong was momentarily stunned, then turned to glance at Ye Fan while thinking to herself: “Could it be that Luo Xinling has fallen for Ye Fan?

She knows that Ye Fan isn’t interested in her, but she’s willing to put aside her pride as a girl to continue their acquaintance.”

Just as Ye Fan was about to refuse, he suddenly felt his shin touched twice by a silken-stockinged foot from underneath the table, and he had to swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue, revealing a look of grievance.

Tantai Wanrong smiled at Luo Xinling and said, “Okay.

You might not be able to communicate well just over a single meal, so go ahead and take a walk together.”

“Just the two of us?” Ye Fan couldn’t hold back anymore.

“Wh-why?

Do you find me so repulsive?” Luo Xinling suddenly feigned sadness and began to fake sob, covering her pretty face with her hands, her shoulders shaking slightly, giving off a somewhat pitiful look.

“I just want to spend more time getting to know you, wu wu…”

Ye Fan wanted to emphasize their incompatibility once more, but Tantai Wanrong persisted with her stockinged foot underneath the table, urging him with her eyes to quickly console Luo Xinling.

But Ye Fan kept his mouth firmly shut, refusing to speak, and with no other recourse but her gaze, Tantai Wanrong had to put more effort in under the table.

Knowing how reluctant Ye Fan was, she comfortingly rubbed circles gently on Ye Fan’s shin with her silken-stockinged foot.

It took three or four seconds for Ye Fan to come out of the unusual sensation and take a deep breath, letting his heart and body relax a bit.

“Luo Xinling, I’m sorry, you might have misunderstood me,” he said to Luo Xinling with a forced smile.

“It’s not that I dislike you, but I’m quite shy.

Thinking about walking alone with a beautiful girl like you makes me unbearably nervous.”

Luo Xinling lowered her hands from her face and asked with a plaintive tone, “Really?”

“Really,” Ye Fan replied with a strained smile.

“How could I bear to lie to you?”

“Hee hee, I forgive you,” Luo Xinling instantly went from crying to laughing.

“Since you feel nervous with just us two, why not ask Tantai Auntie to come along with us?”

She was determined to bring Tantai Wanrong along to keep Ye Fan in check—without Tantai Wanrong there, she worried that the moment they hit the street, Ye Fan would simply abandon her and run away.

Tantai Wanrong was taken aback.

You two are going shopping and chatting about love, why bring me along as a third wheel?

But then, considering that Ye Fan was very reluctant and worried that he might leave Luo Xinling behind and run away the moment she left, she agreed.

“Alright.

Haha, it’s been a long time since I’ve gone shopping too.

It’s a good opportunity for a walk to stretch my legs,” she said with an elegant light laugh.

Ye Fan could only respond helplessly, “Okay, then.”

He thought to himself that with Tantai Auntie there, it might not be too boring.

Tantai Wanrong then retracted her delicate foot, half-closed her enticing, slender eyes, and gave Ye Fan a satisfied look.

Feeling the delicate foot move away from his calf, Ye Fan breathed a sigh of relief, but inside, he felt a sense of loss, wishing Tantai Wanrong’s delicate foot would linger on his calf a bit longer, if it moved a bit higher, that would have been even better.

Ah, spit!

What nonsense are you thinking?

Desecrating Auntie?

You beast!

You beast!

Having settled the bill, they then drove to go shopping, heading to the Bund.

It was Luo Xinling’s strong recommendation to go to the Bund because she found it lively with many people, beautiful scenery, and perfect for taking photos—making it an ideal place for dating.

After parking the car near the Bund, Ye Fan, Tantai Wanrong, and Luo Xinling walked together.

Worried about being recognized as the Deputy Mayor of Hua Hai, Tantai Wanrong put on a pair of large sunglasses after getting out of the car, adding an air of mystery and concealing her expressions and eyes.

However, her tall, sensual figure and her noble and elegant temperament could not be hidden and still drew countless men’s gazes.

Ye Fan had a half-bitter expression on his face, looking lazy.

Only Luo Xinling was beaming, evidently very happy.

“Hee hee, such a fun heart,” Luo Xinling laughed as they reached the square beneath the Bund River Embankment.

The next moment, Ye Fan smelled the fragrant breeze approach, felt his left arm being taken, and instinctively turned his head to see Luo Xinling smiling at him with her pretty face half-raised, her pink arms lightly hooked around his left arm.

Ye Fan couldn’t help but try to withdraw his arm, but Luo Xinling immediately tightened her grip, not letting Ye Fan pull away, while calling out to Tantai Wanrong, “Auntie Tantai, how long has it been since you last came to the Bund for fun?”

Tantai Wanrong turned her face over and saw that Luo Xinling had already taken Ye Fan’s arm, her elegant brows furrowed slightly, feeling Luo Xinling was being too casual.

Although they had come out together for shopping and a walk to foster their relationship, it seemed too early to be throwing herself at him.

Of course, with her large sunglasses on, no one could see the change in her expression.

Seeing Tantai Wanrong looking over, Ye Fan felt too embarrassed to strongly withdraw his arm.

“Hehe, it’s been several years, almost forgot what the Bund looks like,” Tantai Wanrong smiled gracefully, “The city of Hua Hai has changed a lot in the past few years; I might not even recognize it anymore.”

“Giggle, then you should definitely take a stroll.

The Bund is so beautiful now,” Luo Xinling said with a charming laugh, “Every day many people come here to have fun.”

“Mmm, indeed,” Tantai Wanrong nodded slightly.

Next, Ye Fan, Tantai Wanrong, and Luo Xinling walked together toward the Bund.

Along the way, although Ye Fan was reluctant, Tantai Wanrong was adept at leading the conversation and creating a pleasant atmosphere, so it wasn’t a completely dull or boring time.

Ye Fan’s left arm was taken by both of Luo Xinling’s hands while Tantai Wanrong could only walk to his right.

It has to be said, setting aside Tantai Wanrong hiding her stunning beauty behind the large sunglasses and revealing only her tall, mature figure and noble, elegant temperament, Luo Xinling’s pretty appearance attracted a lot of eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and hate toward Ye Fan.

When they reached the square beneath the Bund River Embankment, Luo Xinling had firmly taken Ye Fan’s left arm, looking every bit like a couple deeply in love.

Ye Fan couldn’t help but enjoy the situation a little, thinking to himself, “This Luo Xinling may not be the brightest bulb, but she’s pretty, and having her for company while shopping and relaxing is rather pleasing to the eyes.”

Seeing this, Tantai Wanrong felt displeased inside, thinking Luo Xinling was being too frivolous, and not a good match for Ye Fan.