Ye Ningbing hesitated montarily, her expression changing several tis before she finally spoke. "I an what I say; once you let the Ye Family go and release my brother, from that mont on, I am yours unconditionally and devotedly!"
At this mont, Ye Ningbing's gaze was full of determination and decisiveness.
At this point, Ding Fan was truly at a loss for words. Could it be that he was really besieged by romantic possibilities these days? Just last night, Xian Shui burst into his room, declaring she wanted to be his woman, and now, first thing in the morning, here was Ye Ningbing claiming the sa.
"You're mistaken; I spared the Ye Family, not because I wanted you to be my woman... Once you're healed, you can leave anyti—there's nothing between us."
Having said that, Ding Fan no longer paid attention to Ye Ningbing on the sickbed, turning around and walking away.
So matters really do beco more complicated the more one tries to explain them. Since it was not clear, it was better to cut through the confusion decisively. Once everything was clear, there wouldn't be so much trouble.
No sooner had Ding Fan turned and walked away than Ye Ningbing found herself in a daze.
Ye Ningbing was hailed as the most beautiful woman in Huaxia Country, famously nicknad the Eastern Beauty. Many talented n would be thrilled for days just to receive a smile from her, yet here was Ding Fan, showing such indifference to her.
For so reason, Ye Ningbing felt a sense of loss—why she felt this way, she didn't quite know...
'Isn't it good that he doesn't want to be his woman? Doesn't that an I am free now?'
Ye Ningbing tried to breathe a sigh of relief nonchalantly, but for so reason, it felt as though there was a heavy stone pressing on her chest.
...
"Brother Fan, you got up this morning without eating; let make you sothing," said Ding Fan, who had just walked out of Ye Ningbing's room. He happened to run into Xian Shui.
Xian Shui was still dressed in her martial artist attire—the sa outfit she wore when he first saved her.
Having secluded herself from a young age for cultivation, she didn't know much about the world. But even in her martial artist attire, she could hardly conceal her proud physique and skin...
Perhaps it was because of her long-term training, but her buttocks had a slight perkiness, adding to her allure...
In fact, a naively innocent girl like Xian Shui should be the dream goddess of most n. Ding Fan wasn't disinterested in such a kind and pure-hearted girl; he just had unavoidable reasons.
"Let's go out to eat together," Ding Fan said to Mu Zi standing nearby.
Although they were staying at the military guesthouse, there wasn't much to eat there at this ti. Besides, Xian Shui's attire was quite out of place with the secular clothes, and Ding Fan thought of buying her so clothes.
Seeing that Ding Fan suggested going out, Xian Shui beca quite happy. She busied herself nodding at Ding Fan. Being able to interact more with Ding Fan filled her with joy.
Soon, Ding Fan and Mu Zi gathered their things, and the two of them headed out directly.
While Ding Fan was still not very familiar with Yanjing, it would have been handy to have Mu Zi as a guide for him and Xian Shui if she were available.
However, with Mu Zi not around, Ding Fan had his own way; he directly hailed a taxi and asked to be taken to the nearest mall.
This would save them the ti of asking for directions.
The two traveled through streets and alleys and soon arrived at Yanjing International Comrcial City. The driver had indeed not deceived Ding Fan by stopping at the nearest mall.
Upon getting out of the car, not only Xian Shui was sowhat dazzled, but Ding Fan also seed lost in thought.
This Comrcial City wasn't just a departnt store—it was truly a 'city'. Two buildings soared from the ground, connected at the third or fourth floor by a platform.
The main entrance of the Comrcial City was adorned with a gigantic television screen, which was currently broadcasting so advertisents.
The main entrance of the Comrcial City also featured two hot air balloons, and lively, trendy music swirled around it. The modern vibe was strong; this place was truly a shopping paradise!
"Brother Fan, this place is so beautiful and lively!" Xian Shui looked around at the bustling scene, her eyes almost not enough to take it all in.
No wonder; at Xian Shui's age, if she were in the Secular World, it would be the age of pure romance and carefree joy. Within her Sect, Xian Shui really did not have the opportunity to experience such liveliness.
Such a place was obviously high in consumption, but seeing Xian Shui's joyful expression, Ding Fan didn't mind anymore.
Xian Shui was calm and gentle, like a delicate flower, always evoking a protective instinct.
Now, Ding Fan was no longer the poor boy he had been before his rebirth. Just earlier, he had stolen two billion from Ruan Ze in Moha City, so he thought, let Xian Shui spend freely; he could afford to block the breach with a hundred thousand.
"Let's find a place to eat first," Ding Fan said, though he hadn't yet practiced abstinence from food, and he was actually quite hungry.
Xian Shui had no objections; she usually just followed Ding Fan's lead.
Ding Fan looked around and finally found that, apart from a Western restaurant on the street level of the Comrcial City, there really weren't any other options.
Thereupon, Ding Fan led Xian Shui to that Western restaurant.
The restaurant's decor was indeed quite grand and luxurious. Upon entering, they were imdiately greeted by an attendant.
Xian Shui had hidden herself from the world since she was young, so she was not very familiar with these things, but she knew that as long as she followed Ding Fan and ate whatever he ate, that would be just fine.
After finding a seat, Ding Fan imdiately ordered so steak.
This was Ding Fan's first ti in a western restaurant too. He had seen it on television, but today was his first actual visit. He wouldn't have co if there hadn't been any other restaurants around.
Compared to this, Ding Fan preferred the food from Huaxia Country much more.
At the mont, a very lodious piece of music was playing in the restaurant, and Xian Shui sat quietly across from Ding Fan, enjoying the feeling.
Ding Fan had a certain temperant about him that was sowhat detached from the mundane world, making anyone near him feel very peaceful inside. This feeling, she realized, was sothing no one had ever given her before.
Soon, the attendant brought over the steak.
It was also Ding Fan's first ti eating steak, and the most awkward part was having to use a knife and fork.
But that didn't stop Ding Fan. Although he had never used them before, could using a knife and fork be more difficult than wielding a flying sword? After all, Ding Fan was an expert with blades and forks.
He now handled the utensils skillfully, his dining knife dancing swiftly in his hand. In no ti, he had expertly sliced up the steak on his plate.
Ding Fan's flying dagger skills caught the attention of many onlookers around them. The flashing knife in his hand looked very impressive... If this hadn't been a fancy establishnt, there probably would have been people standing up to applaud him.
After slicing it, Ding Fan then passed the cut-up steak to Xian Shui.
Xian Shui was a bit perplexed by the knife and fork. Just then, Ding Fan had finished cutting the steak and sent a thankful smile her way, causing her cheeks to flush with redness again.
After all, it was Ding Fan who had personally cut it for her.
"Sir, your girlfriend is very beautiful. Would you like to play a piece for her?"
Just then, a man in a suit, carrying a small violin, approached Ding Fan and Xian Shui.
Ding Fan initially wanted to say that Xian Shui wasn't his girlfriend and they didn't need the man to play the violin, but when he looked up and saw Xian Shui blushing and stealthily glancing at him, he relented.
"Then just play any piece," Ding Fan said.
A young girl's heart is at its softest... Ding Fan didn't want to see Xian Shui disappointed.
The musician nodded, positioned the violin on his shoulder, and then slowly started to play Roo and Juliet...
The piece was beautifully enchanting. Although Ding Fan didn't understand it, it made him feel very at ease.
From the mont the musician started playing, Xian Shui kept her head down, not daring to lift it.
Her heart felt as if it was overflowing with sweetness... Although she was from a hidden world, she had the sa desire for romance as girls from the secular world.
If possible, she wished she could preserve this mont forever.
The dinner was quiet with little conversation, but the atmosphere was very warm.
After the al, Ding Fan went to pay the bill and was shocked to discover that dinner for two, with just one portion of steak each, had cost him over a thousand yuan.
Although Ding Fan wasn't short on money, the price was still outrageously high...
After leaving the western restaurant, Ding Fan planned to take Xian Shui shopping for clothes.
Upon entering the shopping mall, they faced a street directly opposite, prominently labeled as a boutique won's clothing area.
Ding Fan and Xian Shui went straight into this side street.
When it ca to shopping, Ding Fan didn't have much experience. So they just browsed from store to store and bought anything that caught their fancy.
"Brother Fan, the clothes here are so beautiful..." Xian Shui remarked as she entered a shop and gazed around at the racks full of dresses, nearly overwheld.
"Take your ti and try them on. If you find sothing you really like, I will buy it for you," Ding Fan said.
Xian Shui, who had no concept of money, thought that buying a piece of clothing shouldn't cost that much. At that mont, she took a liking to a particular set and reached out to feel the material.
"You... What are you doing, you pauper?" Just then, a sharp voice rang out.
Xian Shui was startled by the voice and quickly withdrew her hand that was touching the clothes.
A woman in her thirties, dressed in a business suit, stord over angrily.
"Who let you in here, and who allowed you to touch it!" The woman scolded Xian Shui as she approached.
Xian Shui was bewildered at that mont and, feeling a bit scared, she hid behind Ding Fan...
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