694: Chapter 683: Huo Qiuran Has an Appointment 694: Chapter 683: Huo Qiuran Has an Appointment “Hey, Ning, what did you do to that kid Huo Zhanyuan?”
In the security department, Zhu Xuetao approached Ning Fan alone and asked, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Ning Fan blinked innocently at Zhu Xuetao and laughed, “What can I possibly do to him?
He’s a prince of the Huo Family, what can I really do to him?”
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xuetao immediately looked disdainful.
Others might not know Ning Fan’s capabilities, but did he not know?
Because of Ning Fan’s presence, Huo Dianyuan had been putting forth a lot of effort in the last few days, eager to show his worth.
Zhu Xuetao saw it all clearly; he knew that Huo Dianyuan hadn’t suddenly changed but was doing it because winning over Ning Fan was crucial for the entire Huo Family.
Just half an hour earlier, Huo Dianyuan had even asked for leave, looking downtrodden as if someone in his family had died.
Zhu Xuetao was stunned at first, then approved his leave before overhearing some rumors from others.
Many had seen Huo Dianyuan’s despondent appearance and were all guessing what could have possibly happened to the young man.
Zhu Xuetao knew that if Huo Dianyuan was set back here, it could only be for one reason, and it definitely had to do with Ning Fan.
After all, in Xu Corporation, no one would be foolish enough to actively provoke this young lord of the Huo Family.
And those who would approach Huo Dianyuan were mostly just Ning Fan.
After considering all factors, aside from Ning Fan, Zhu Xuetao couldn’t think of any other reason why Huo Dianyuan would take off.
Seeing Zhu Xuetao unconvinced, Ning Fan also rolled his eyes, not understanding why Zhu Xuetao would care about this young man, Huo Dianyuan.
However, speaking of this matter, Ning Fan couldn’t help but click his tongue.
Previously in the parking garage, after Ning Fan had asked if Huo Dianyuan had sincerely apologized to Huo Qiuran, the kid completely changed.
Ning Fan thought the reason for Huo Dianyuan leaving must be this; the young man probably needed some time alone to think things through.
Moreover, Ning Fan didn’t feel he had done anything wrong.
He had asked that question because he saw how persistent Huo Dianyuan had been; otherwise, he wouldn’t have bothered with him at all.
And this was a question Ning Fan had wanted to ask for a while.
Huo Dianyuan had been shamelessly hanging around him for so long, pretending to be remorseful, and Ning Fan definitely didn’t believe it.
And all that talk about realizing his mistakes and seeking forgiveness, Ning Fan just took it as the young man farting—and a smelly, loud fart at that.
Taking this opportunity, Ning Fan had asked whether Huo Dianyuan had sincerely apologized to Huo Qiuran.
Ning Fan knew Huo Qiuran, the older sister, could be described as the kind other people talk about as someone else’s admirable sister, always praising Huo Dianyuan.
As an older sister, Huo Qiuran did everything she could, and whenever Huo Dianyuan faced trouble, she was the one who stepped in to handle it because he was her only brother.
But Huo Dianyuan, Ning Fan had long wanted to curse him as an animal.
All the good things Huo Qiuran did, in Huo Dianyuan’s eyes, seemed only natural.
He never thought about repaying her, although Qiuran never expected anything in return from him either.
Not demanding repayment was one thing, but some of Huo Dianyuan’s actions were really too much.
If he had sided with Huo Qiuran just once, she wouldn’t be so disappointed with her brother.
So Ning Fan was angry, like someone who resents that they can’t make steel from iron, thinking there must be something wrong with Huo Dianyuan’s thinking.
This young man had kept up with him these days; why hadn’t he thought about making it up to Huo Qiuran?
If Huo Dianyuan had truly considered apologizing to Huo Qiuran, realizing his past mistakes, Ning Fan wouldn’t have been so angry.
“I saw that kid was almost crying; did you drag him into the restroom or something?”
Zhu Xuetao pressed on, skeptical of Ning Fan’s explanation.
Upon hearing this, Ning Fan didn’t react at first and instinctively replied, “Drag him to the restroom?
Why would I drag him to the restroom…
damn, you’re the weird one here!”
By the end of it, Ning Fan suddenly realized something, picking up on the underlying meaning in Zhu Xuetao’s words.
What Zhu Xuetao said made it sound like Ning Fan was up to no good, as if he had been led into the bathroom and indulged in some perverted act, which could easily be misunderstood.
Once he understood Zhu Xuetao’s implication, Ning Fan’s expression changed, and he immediately got angry.
He was definitely straight!
“Oh really?
Then why did you turn down my invitations to hang out multiple times?
Are you sure there’s nothing wrong with your sexual orientation?”
Zhu Xuetao shifted his eyes slyly as he looked at Ning Fan and asked.
In the past, when Zhu Xuetao had invited Ning Fan out to go sword fighting, Ning Fan had declined using various excuses, so Zhu Xuetao had every reason to suspect there might be something off about him.
“Pfft, you’re the one with the orientation issue, not me.
Just look at me, handsome and dignified, do I look like I lack women around me?”
“Yes, yes, yes, Brother Ning is extraordinary, the favored child of heaven, with a loud shout, all the enchanting vixens would kneel down to sing ‘Conquer’!”
“Do you have anything nice to say?”
“Hehe, forget it, Brother Ning, you have fun by yourself, I’m off to make my rounds, see if any lazy bums are slacking off.
I’m going, don’t miss me!”
Zhu Xuetao laughed, ignoring Ning Fan’s increasingly dark expression, and turned to leave, moving as fast as a rabbit.
Ning Fan watched Zhu Xuetao’s retreating figure, his mouth twitching uncontrollably as he gave a helpless, wry smile.
However, the matter with Huo Dianyuan did catch Ning Fan off guard, that kid didn’t seem beyond redemption…
Beep beep beep—
Just then, Ning Fan’s phone vibrated.
He pulled it out, his eyes widening in surprise as if to say, “Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.” Although the call wasn’t from Huo Dianyuan, it was from someone with whom he had a complicated relationship.
“Hello, Qiuran!”
The caller was naturally Huo Qiuran.
Ning Fan stepped out of the security office and found a quiet spot to answer the call.
“Ning Fan, are you free tomorrow night?”
Huo Qiuran asked, having missed Ning Fan recently and wanting to see him to ease her longing, thus she had made the call.
With a beauty inviting him, how could Ning Fan find a reason to refuse?
He readily agreed.
“I’m free, of course I’m free.
If you ask me out, even if I’m busy, I’ll make time.
Right?”
Ning Fan laughed, his response somewhat exaggerated.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Huo Qiuran’s laughter echoed through the phone.
After chatting about some recent events, they hung up the phone.
Ning Fan then walked over to the smoking area, lit a cigarette, and began to ponder over the Umbrella matter.