"Night Owl, what's wrong?"
No matter how painful his heart was, Nalan could only pretend that nothing had happened. He raised his hand and touched his face, "Is there something on my face?"
“…No.” Ye Xiao came back to his senses and looked away. His expression just now, in an instant, had changed to his usual indifference. He put the computer aside and asked, “What do you want to talk to me about?”
"I want to go and pay my respects to Mr. Fei, so I want to ask if you want to come with me."
"Wait for me outside while I change my clothes."
Ye Xiao stood up and walked slowly towards the locker room.
Nalan looked at that figure almost obsessively, until his figure disappeared in the locker room, she took her **** and turned away dejectedly.
… … … …
There was still some distance from the small building where they lived to the main building where Ferens lived.
Two people walked side by side on the cobblestone path.
"Ye Xiao, is the content in the phone important? You haven't slept all night and there are bloodshot eyes." Nalan suppressed his jealousy towards Bai Suyue and asked Ye Xiao casually.
Night Owl did not answer, but suddenly asked: "What do you think about our engagement?"
Nalan's heart beat fast when this matter was suddenly mentioned. She turned around and looked at him with fascination. His eyes happened to look at her. When their eyes met, his eyes were quiet and cold, but she blushed. Her hands hanging at her side tightened a little because of nervousness, "I... I will follow Mr. Fei's arrangements."
Night Owl retracted his gaze and asked, "You don't have your own thinking ability?"
"I am an orphan without a father or a mother, and you saved me. So... even if it wasn't arranged by Mr. Fei, I would still want to... marry you..." She spoke the last three words very softly, perhaps because she was shy, so softly that they were almost inaudible.
This is a confession from a young girl.
However, when Night Owl heard it, his expression remained calm, without much fluctuation.
He only spoke slowly: "You know that I saved you and kept you because of your face. If it weren't for this face, your life or death would have nothing to do with me - you should be very clear about this."
This is the truth.
But…
But it is the truth that hurts more than any sword.
This man has always been so cruel.
She really wanted to know if he was the same in front of that woman, with his total disregard for other people's feelings...
"Night Owl, I really love you..." Nalan didn't care about the embarrassment, she suddenly turned around, hugged the man's waist, and buried her little face in his chest, "I admire you, worship you, and look up to you. In my eyes, you are the sky above my head... I know that maybe I can't compare to the person in your heart in anything, maybe I can't reach you even if I stand on tiptoe, but... at least, my love for you is far greater than her love for you... Since there is no possibility for you two, Night Owl, why don't you try with me?"
When she was talking about something emotional, a thin layer of mist covered her eyes. She looked very sincere.
However, such sincerity could not move a man with a heart as hard as stone. Especially, the words she said...
Every word pierced his heart.
He lowered his head and looked deeply at the woman in his arms. He couldn't help thinking, what if, at this moment, the person leaning on his arms and saying these words to him was not her, but that woman...
Oh ~ never!
The biggest difference between Nalan and her is their personality. She is always so restrained and rational, and she doesn't know how to give in, let alone be willing to compromise.
He was so rational that he was hated! But it was that hateful woman who always played him around!
Sometimes, when people act like slaves, even they themselves find it unreasonable!
"I wonder why you two haven't come to greet me at this hour." Just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang out. Feilun Si, pushed by Cheng Ming, came slowly from the garden.
He smiled as he looked at the two people hugging each other.
Nalan's face turned red when she was looked at. She quickly let go of Night Owl and retreated to his side.
"Godfather."
"Mr. Fei."
The two people greeted each other.
Ferrens said 'hmm' and joked with Cheng Ming behind him, "Young people nowadays are in love so early in the morning. We two old men are really ignorant and disturbed them."
"You are the young master's father. The young master will definitely not care." Uncle Ming continued with a smile.
"You don't care?" Ferrens raised his hand and pointed at the expressionless Night Owl. "Look at his face. It clearly says 'You guys are annoying.'"
"Mr. Fei, please stop laughing at us." Nalan felt embarrassed and subconsciously held Ye Xiao's arm. "Ye Xiao and I were just about to say good morning to Mr. Fei!"
"Yes. Good morning. I'll treat you here today. Little girl, you, let Uncle Ming take you back to the small building. I'll lend your fiancé to you temporarily. Is that okay with you?"
The word "fiancé" made Nalan blush. She nodded shyly, "I dare not. Mr. Fei, I will go back with Uncle Ming first."
"Go ahead."
Ferens waved his hand, and soon, only he and Night Owl were left.
"Push me and take a walk in the garden. I see you've been in a bad mood lately, so just take it as a way to relax."
Night Owl pushed Ference and said calmly, "I'm not in a bad mood."
"Okay, I'll just say you're not in a bad mood. We're getting engaged soon, and I won't allow you to be in a bad mood."
"Godfather, you haven't formally asked for my opinion on the engagement." Ye Xiao said in a firm tone.
"I have almost sent out the invitations. Tonight, I will ask Uncle Ming to send the list to your study. Please read it carefully and fill in the gaps. If there are any omissions, fill them in as soon as possible." Ferrens seemed to have not heard his words at all and kept talking to himself, "I know you are afraid of trouble, so you don't need to prepare anything for the engagement party. You just need to show up on the day. By the way, don't you still want to see your mother? You will definitely be able to see her in person at the engagement party. Just think of it as an engagement gift from your godfather!"
Night Owl took a deep breath and his hands, which were pushing the wheelchair, tensed a little.
He heard the meaning of these words clearly.
Ferrens played with the two jade balls in his hands, as if he couldn't sense the emotions of the person behind him. He just continued to speak slowly: "Night Owl, you know my temper best. If someone makes things difficult for me, I will make things even more difficult for him. Ten years ago, you didn't settle the score with your little lover. That was your generosity. If I really want to settle the score for the heavy injury I suffered ten years later, I have to meet her in person. What do you think?"