Ning Fan patted Zhu Xuetao on the shoulder and said profoundly, "You better be ntally prepared. This training session won't be easy."
"Ah..."
Seeing Zhu Xuetao looking dumbfounded, Ning Fan muttered to himself, "This mistake turned into a good idea. It's decided, I'll take them for training next ti."
Having been accustod to the Shadow Squad's efficient work style, Ning Fan really couldn't stand these dilatory subordinates and decided to rectify it well.
At the agreed eting place, Ning Fan clasped Lan Kexin's hand and teased, "Pretty lady, have you waited long?"
Lan Kexin shyly murmured, "Not really."
Perhaps because of Lan Kexin's background, Ning Fan always felt a sense of pity for her, his heart filled with compassion.
"Then let's go!"
Ning Fan embraced Lan Kexin, whose body stiffened slightly, then lted like a pool of autumn water.
"Where are we going today?"
"To the Azure Bar."
"It's so early to be going to a bar," Ning Fan pouted, "Who is this friend of yours!"
"She's my university classmate and also my dormitory roommate."
Ning Fan smiled, the sowhat clueless Lan Kexin had obviously misunderstood his question.
"Misunderstanding is good, it saves from being seen as petty. Does a girl who drinks, smokes, perms her hair, gets tattoos, and hangs out at bars an she's not a good girl?"
Just arriving at the Azure Bar entrance, Lan Kexin's friend called,
"Dear, it's still early. Let's et at the bar at seven, you go play a bit first."
Although the speakerphone wasn't on, with Ning Fan's hearing, it was hard not to hear.
"It seems this friend really isn't much. Clearly, she doesn't value Lan Kexin, otherwise, she wouldn't change the plan last minute."
Not having even t her yet, Ning Fan already rated her negatively.
Seeing Lan Kexin looking a bit disappointed, Ning Fan exclaid, "Kexin, I'm a bit hungry, how about we get sothing to eat first!"
At this critical mont, Ning Fan wouldn't be foolish enough to say what shouldn't be said.
"Mm... okay!"
"Then let's go."
Ning Fan held Lan Kexin close, doing his best to comfort her.
In a western restaurant, Lan Kexin anxiously said, "Ning Fan, ti is almost up. Should we leave?"
Ning Fan laughed, "No rush. We haven't had dessert yet."
Having been stood up once, Ning Fan couldn't be bothered with that woman.
"But if we don't leave now, we'll be late."
Ning Fan assertively said, "What's the hurry."
Lan Kexin's character is too soft, which is why she gets bullied like this.
Seeing Lan Kexin's hesitating expression, Ning Fan gently said, "Be good, the desserts here are really good."
As he spoke, he scooped a spoonful and gently fed it to Lan Kexin.
With Ning Fan deliberately delaying, before they knew it, it was seven thirty, and the constantly watch-checking Lan Kexin finally couldn't wait any longer.
After all, it was an agreed ti, she didn't want to break her word.
"Silly girl, you always think of others, but have you thought about yourself? If she really arrived, she would have called you already urging you."
Ning Fan looked at her with compassion, but didn't continue to trouble her.
"Let's go!"
Halfway there, Lan Kexin hurriedly said, "Oh no, I haven't bought a birthday gift yet."
"This..."
Ning Fan's eyes darted around, and he walked into a flower shop, casually picking a bouquet of flowers.
Lan Kexin softly asked, "Isn't this too shabby?"
"Almost two hundred. How is it shabby?"
As he was speaking, Ning Fan realized, "By the way! What did you give before?"
"I gave two gifts in total, a Longines watch and a Gucci bag."
Ning Fan frowned slightly, now he understood that this plastic friend clearly regarded Lan Kexin as a "sucker".
These two gifts added up to almost tens of thousands, completely beyond Lan Kexin's level of social gift-giving.
Lan Kexin cautiously asked, "Should we change it? I have money with ."
"Let's stick with this; I'm not spoiling her bad habits."
He wanted to say this, but worried about hurting Lan Kexin, Ning Fan had to persuade earnestly, "As the saying goes, it's the thought that counts, it's not important what gift you give, the most important thing is the sentint."
"Okay!"
Lan Kexin didn't know how to argue, feeling Ning Fan was right, yet sothing seed off.
It was approaching eight in the evening, Zhonghai was lighting up, the nightlife's vibrant colors beginning to show.
With its neon lights and unique charm, the Azure Bar was a place of indulgence and entertainnt.
Just as Lan Kexin was about to call, she looked forward.
Up ahead walked three n and two won, five young people,
The n were well-dressed, in suits and watches, resembling successful individuals.
The won's attire was much wilder, with sheer stockings, backless dresses, and mini shorts.
Their looks were sowhat refined, but their facial powder was excessive, their false eyelashes were long, their eye shadow heavy...
How to describe the overall deanor? Like a date partner costing two hundred bucks.
Of course, Ning Fan knew they weren't like that; they were respectable female white-collar workers.
"Actually, it's all the sa, just the date price is higher."
Ning Fan muttered internally, contrasting them with Lan Kexin's pure cuteness.
"Xiao Hui, I'm here."
Lan Kexin excitedly waved her hand, clearly valuing this friendship.
The woman in the black hollow-out backless dress smiled at Lan Kexin, "Kexin, you're here."
In contrast, Xiao Hui seed much colder.
A man wearing gold-rimd glasses fawningly smiled, "Xiao Hui, let's go in! I've already reserved a place."
"Mm!"
Xiao Hui grunted nasally, swaying her snake-like waist as she walked into the bar.
Seeing the group just go in like that, Ning Fan was speechless. If it weren't for Lan Kexin, he couldn't care less about these oddballs.
Not only did they leave their friend behind, they didn't even introduce the others.
Seeing the three n clustering around Xiao Hui like dogs, Ning Fan silently cursed, "What pathetic losers."
"Ning Fan, let's go in."
Seeing Lan Kexin completely indifferent, Ning Fan was truly baffled, "It's a miracle this ditzy girl hasn't been tricked into the mountains."
Entering the booth with the group, the table already had a cake, so drinks, and fruit platters set up.
The man with gold-rimd glasses took out a jewelry box, eagerly showcasing the platinum necklace inside, "Xiao Hui, happy birthday."
Another man took out a string of pearls.
Xiao Hui's female coworker handed over a pearl brooch.
The last man, seemingly not a pursuer, only brought a normal gift, but it was still worth a few thousand.
The gift-giving was now Lan Kexin's turn.
Lan Kexin shyly said, "Xiao Hui, happy birthday."
Glancing at the bouquet, Xiao Hui's eyebrow raised slightly, smiling faintly, "Thank you."
Though she said so, there was no sign of her reaching out.
This left Lan Kexin awkwardly standing there.
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