169: Chapter 169: Huo Qiuran Has an Appointment 169: Chapter 169: Huo Qiuran Has an Appointment After washing up and doing his morning routine, Ning Fan was biting into his pancake fruit wrap on his way to the Xu Corporation headquarters when a pretty figure suddenly appeared in front of him.
“Oh man…
this lady, she just won’t leave me alone!”
Ning Fan quickly lowered his head, planning to bypass her by going through a side door, in order to avoid Yaki Haruko who happened to be blocking the main entrance.
But Yaki Haruko had clearly not just arrived; she had been watching everyone entering and exiting Xu Corporation, so as soon as Ning Fan came into her line of sight, she immediately noticed him.
“Ning Fan, just how long do you plan to avoid me!”
Yaki Haruko stretched out her hand to stop Ning Fan, her voice somewhat cold as she spoke.
Her eyebrows slightly furrowed, she seemed a bit displeased.
Ning Fan couldn’t avoid her, so he just raised his head and looked at Yaki Haruko carefully.
“This woman, she even put on makeup, definitely up to no good!”
Ning Fan muttered under his breath.
“What did you say?”
Yaki Haruko tilted her head, looking at Ning Fan with some confusion.
Although she had come to live in Zhonghai City at a very young age, she still couldn’t quite match the language skills of those born and bred in Zhonghai.
So, when Ning Fan spoke a little softer, she didn’t understand him.
“Nothing much, I’m in a hurry to get to work.
Could you please move aside?
I mean, you’re the security team leader at Lyu’s Real Estate, standing at our Xu Corporation’s entrance like that, what does that look like?
If people didn’t know better, they would think you’re here to cause trouble.”
Ning Fan said with a half-smile.
Yaki Haruko glared at Ning Fan and pouted, “I’m not here to cause trouble, I came specifically to find you.
Ning Fan, are you looking down on me?”
Ning Fan was slightly taken aback and said a bit puzzled, “How am I looking down on you?
Where did you get that idea?
We’re just doing our jobs for our respective bosses; get the job done, then go to work honestly.”
“I don’t care, I agreed to your condition.
Since Minister Qiu Shantian was defeated by you, I must fulfill my part of the deal!”
Yaki Haruko said stubbornly.
Ning Fan waved his hand dismissively, “Forget it, I was just joking with you.
Why do you have to take it so seriously?”
Yaki Haruko seemed to become a bit infuriated by Ning Fan’s casual attitude and loudly retorted, “I don’t care whether you were joking or not, but we people from the island nation keep our promises.
Since I’ve agreed, I must fulfill my responsibilities!”
Ning Fan spread his hands helplessly, saying, “Stop joking, okay?
There’s no possibility between us, you might as well just give up on that idea.
Whatever happened before was all a misunderstanding, can’t you just forget I ever made that request, and stop bothering me from now on?
It doesn’t look good for others to see this.”
“I don’t care!”
Yaki Haruko grabbed Ning Fan’s hand and pressed it against her bulging chest, saying loudly, “Feel my heart, can’t you sense my sincerity?”
Ning Fan was shocked, the pancake fruit wrap in his hand fell to the ground, thinking, in broad daylight, to make such a move…
What kind of sincerity is this!
“Um…
I’m really busy today, let’s talk another day, goodbye!”
Ning Fan hurriedly pulled his hand free from Yaki Haruko and escaped into the company building in embarrassment.
“Ning Fan, I will definitely wait for you!”
Watching Ning Fan’s hasty retreat, Yaki Haruko showed no sign of defeat.
She clenched her fist, pumping herself up.
…
The morning passed in a daze, and Ning Fan didn’t dare to wander around outside the corporation anymore, for fear that the relentless Yaki Haruko would suddenly pop out of some corner, grabbing his hand, and trying to do something embarrassing with him.
You must know that Ning Fan has Pure Yang Bloodline, what seems to be a blissful thing to others is poison to him, something he must not touch at all!
At this thought, Ning Fan’s heart bled.
If only he had seized the opportunity yesterday…
“Sigh!”
Ning Fan let out a deep sigh.
Just then, his cell phone rang.
Without looking, Ning Fan answered it directly.
But as soon as he heard Huo Qiuran’s voice, Ning Fan instantly regretted picking up the call.
Yet, it wouldn’t be quite right to hang up directly.
Ning Fan coughed twice and spoke cautiously, “Hello, may I ask who this is?”
“Mr.
Ning, it’s Huo Qiuran.
You couldn’t possibly fail to recognize my voice, could you?”
There seemed to be an ulterior meaning in Huo Qiuran’s words, nudging Ning Fan.
“Oh…
not too familiar, it’s normal not to recognize it.
Is there something you need?”
Ning Fan kept his cool as he spoke on the phone.
Since he had already feigned ignorance, there was no need to acknowledge each other.
As the saying goes, cutting the Gordian knot is best—heartbreak is enough for just one time.
If they continued to tangle with each other, it would only make both sides more miserable.
Let the past be past…
“Mr.
Ning, please don’t misunderstand, I meant no offense.
I know you’re not the person I’m looking for, and I won’t bother you anymore.”
Huo Qiuran’s voice sounded somewhat downcast.
After a moment of silence, just when Ning Fan thought she was about to hang up,
She continued, “I heard from my close friend Xu Ruolan that your medical technique is extraordinary.
I’ve been feeling a lack of appetite recently and visited several hospitals, but no reason has been found.
Could you come over and take a look for me?”
Clearly, Huo Qiuran hadn’t truly given up on the idea that Ning Fan was the person from before, as she’d claimed over the phone; she was simply not as insistent and had adopted a more tactful approach.
Ning Fan had wanted to decline immediately to avoid further contact with Huo Qiuran and spare himself the heartache, but thinking of her suffering from stomach issues without treatment left him feeling uneasy.
“You wait, I’ll come over after work.”
After a long silence, Ning Fan uttered these words.
“Great!
I’ll be waiting for Mr.
Ning at any time!”
To Huo Qiuran, Ning Fan’s response was more thrilling than striking the jackpot, and she sat on the bed holding her phone and daydreaming long after the call had ended.
In the dressing mirror, what was once a girl of pure good nature had now grown into a noble and aloof businesswoman.
But the trace of sorrow at the center of her brows tugged at one’s heartstrings, devoid of her former carefreeness.
Perhaps this is the price one must pay for growth.
Time flies, and soon it was time to get off work.
Ning Fan took a taxi and arrived at Huo Qiuran’s private estate.
Upon entering the estate, a maid who had been waiting eagerly led Ning Fan inside.
Inside, a lavish banquet had been prepared.
Ning Fan surveyed Huo Qiuran’s private estate and couldn’t help but think that this woman had indeed become increasingly wealthy.
He remembered back then…
she wasn’t nearly as affluent and influential…
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