Wu Tao Wen Guan

Chapter 298 The Gift

After a long while.

Xia Xue finally felt embarrassed.

But Lin Fan held her and wouldn't let go.

She had no choice but to pinch Lin Fan's waist hard before she broke free.

"Let's go inside."

Xia Xue said.

"Sister-in-law, I bought you a lot of gifts, I guarantee you'll like them."

Lin Fan was overjoyed, like a child.

"You just know how to spend money recklessly."

"Sister-in-law, I didn't buy these, they are gifts from my master to you."

Lin Fan played coy.

"Master?"

Xia Xue frowned, not quite understanding what he meant.

"Come on, let's go inside and I'll tell you."

Lin Fan led the way, carrying the items.

Once inside, he immediately began to talk about the competition.

"It was the last match, everyone in the venue was watching us."

"..."

"Xiao Fan, did you win or lose?"

Although Xia Xue disliked gambling matches, she was very concerned about whether Lin Fan had won or lost.

If Xiao Fan traveled all the way south to compete, and lost, she felt it would be letting down Secretary Wang.

She was also afraid that Song Yue would bear some blame later.

However, if he won, Xia Xue worried that he would offend people and have endless trouble from then on.

"Hehe."

Lin Fan grinned at his sister-in-law.

"Under my careful planning, I took off the blindfold and smoothly won the last match, ending in a draw!"

Lin Fan was very pleased, shaking his head.

"That's good, that's good."

Xia Xue patted her chest, relieved.

"Xiao Fan, this matter is settled. Don't go out to compete with people anymore. My heart has been uneasy every day at home, and I haven't slept soundly at night."

"I know."

Lin Fan replied, then continued, "But since I've taken President Zhong as my master, I can't avoid visiting him during festivals. I did mention building him a villa near the cooperative in Luofeng Mountain, but he didn't seem very enthusiastic."

Xia Xue pondered for a moment and smiled, "Learning another skill is not a bad thing, especially since he's a president."

"Sister-in-law, stop talking about that. Let's look at the gifts I brought back."

Lin Fan eagerly went to the table and opened the bags one by one.

"Sister Yueyue, don't just sit there, come over and take what you like."

Lin Fan saw that Song Yue looked a bit dejected and called out to her.

"Ah."

Song Yue became happy then and joyfully came to the table.

"West Lake Longjing, sister-in-law, throw away your jasmine tea at home, we'll drink this from now on."

"And..."

"Eh, Xiao Fan, is this an umbrella?"

Song Yue pulled out an antique oil-paper umbrella and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, it's beautiful!"

She admired the colorful ink painting of blue lotuses and red flowers on the umbrella surface, marveling at it.

"Wasn't it cheap?"

Xia Xue asked.

"Not much."

Lin Fan knew that he would be lectured by his sister-in-law when he got home.

"Besides, it was my master who paid for it."

"That's still not right. He's an old man, how could you take things from him?"

Xia Xue chided.

"My master owns hundreds of houses, if not a billionaire, then close to it. Sister-in-law, please don't try to save him money."

Lin Fan chuckled, "I am my master's last disciple, do you know what a last disciple means?"

"It means the last student, right?"

Song Yue answered quickly.

"You got it right!"

Lin Fan sighed, "When I was going home, my master specifically told me that everything he owns in the future will be mine."

He shook his head, feeling a pang of sadness.

"Xiao Fan!"

Song Yue looked at him excitedly, "You just said he owns hundreds of houses?"

"Yes." Lin Fan added, "And they are in big cities, not like those in Shimenzhen costing hundreds of thousands."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Xia Xue's face turned cold, and she reprimanded, "What would people think if they heard this? You're not allowed to mention it again, understood?"

"Understood."

Lin Fan drooped his head.

Song Yue apologized in a low voice, "Sorry, Sister Xue'er, I didn't mean it like that."

"Alright."

Xia Xue's enthusiasm waned immediately, "Xiao Fan, put away your things, we'll look at them tomorrow."

"Sister-in-law, I bought you some clothes, made of Suzhou silk."

Lin Fan had already picked up a heavy bag, "Try them on first. If the size is wrong, I'll send them back to exchange them quickly. I left my contact information when I bought them, and I only bought them after they promised returns and exchanges."

"Mm."

Xia Xue saw him insisting and finally took the bag.

"Sister Yueyue, yours are over there."

Lin Fan pointed, then quietly left.

"It's getting late, I'm going back to my room to sleep. Sister, you should also sleep early."

Xia Xue said goodbye and returned to her room.

Song Yue's eyes sparkled, and she immediately picked up her bag and hurried back to her room, carefully closing the door.

"Let's see what Xiao Fan bought for me!"

She opened the bag with curiosity and excitement.

"A qipao~"

She took out the top garment, opened the packaging, and spread the dress out.

The white silk shimmered with a hazy radiance under the light.

Ink wash style plum blossoms were scattered artfully across it, adding a touch of grace and elegance.

Song Yue's gaze was captivated by it, and she couldn't help but reach out to touch its smooth, supple texture.

"I look so much better in this than my other qipao!"

She could hardly wait to try it on and show Lin Fan.

"What else is there?"

Suppressing her eagerness, she set the qipao aside and continued to examine the contents.

As soon as she touched it, it felt much lighter than the qipao.

Upon closer inspection, she found it somewhat familiar.

She pulled at two strings, and a piece of exquisite, bright red cloth embroidered with mandarin ducks and butterflies was revealed.

"This scoundrel!"

Song Yue's face instantly turned red.

It turned out to be a bellyband!

She felt shy and wanted to throw it aside, but after a moment's hesitation, she couldn't bear to.

Since Xiao Fan bought it, it must not be cheap.

And it was Suzhou silk!

She had never worn such fine material in her life.

Holding the light bellyband, she examined it from all angles.

Song Yue imagined herself wearing it.

Skin as white as snow, paired with a bright red bellyband...

The more Song Yue thought about it, the redder her face became.

Xiao Fan would surely like it if he saw it, right?

Then, that guy would surely lose control!

Song Yue couldn't help but think of the song Lin Fan sometimes secretly sang: "Ride my little pony, where can't I go in the world..."

"This scoundrel!"

Song Yue cursed, feeling a bit restless.

And in the next room.

Xia Xue was staring at a magnificently crafted phoenix coronet, lost in thought for a long time.

"Sister-in-law, in a few years, you'll be my wife. I'll marry you with a grand sedan chair procession, like in the movies, and lift your red veil."

*Slap!*

At that time, Xia Xue raised her hand and slapped Lin Fan, making his eyes spin.

"If you dare say that again, I'll rip your mouth open!"

Now.

"Really..."

Xia Xue came back to her senses, holding the luxurious phoenix coronet, a happy smile curving her lips.

"You still remember it."

xxs