Free Web NovelChapter 361: Chapter 361: Moving into the Xia Family Villa _1
"What did you say?" Ye Ming looked at Xia Ningning in astonishment, feeling somewhat puzzled.
He had not expected that Xia Ningning would have such an entitled expression while saying these words.
"What’s wrong? Isn’t that so?" Xia Ningning’s face turned slightly red, but she confidently stated, "We had an agreement before. You were to pretend to be my boyfriend for a month, but you ran off to the Yanjing Martial Department and became the Chief Instructor, wasting my time!"
"So that means you still owe me half a month’s time."
"Now, of course, you should make that up to me!"
Ye Ming had wanted to argue, but considering how much Xia Ningning had been dragged into this mess and how tired she had been these days, he decided not to quibble with her.
"No problem, since you put it that way, I have no objections. I’ll make up the remaining half-month to you!" Ye Ming said.
But at that moment, Xia Ningning suddenly shook her head and said, "It’s not that simple, you’re speaking too lightly!"
"All told, just now you only pretended to be my boyfriend for at most ten minutes, and now that we’ve returned to our normal relationship, the clock should stop!"
Xia Ningning, not willing to part, thought of this method to delay her time with Ye Ming.
She spoke off the cuff, but her words came out as a very good idea.
She nodded firmly and said, "Yes, that’s right. You can subtract ten minutes from the half-month, but I’ll be generous and subtract twenty minutes instead!"
"Now there are fourteen days and twenty-three hours left, plus forty minutes!"
Ye Ming gradually furrowed his brows, as Xia Ningning’s demeanor was full of calculative intent.
According to her calculations, Ye Ming would be tied to her for these fourteen days, at her beck and call, anytime she wished to activate their agreement. Wasn’t that just being unreasonable?
"Miss Xia, don’t you think you’re going a bit too far with these calculations? By your method, I’d never be able to clear my debt in this lifetime!" Ye Ming said helplessly.
Xia Ningning smiled faintly and replied, "I don’t care about that! It’s what you promised me anyway."
"Back in Ningjiang City, I could have calculated more time because... because we slept in the same room, and the time pretending to be boyfriend constantly ticked away. But now we aren’t sleeping together, and it’s even hard to see each other!"
Seeing Ye Ming’s increasingly complex expression, Xia Ningning entertained a bold idea and tentatively asked, "If you really can’t stand it, we could sleep together now. Probably just for half a month, and that would be the end of it. Would you agree to that?" fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
With both options, Xia Ningning was prepared to get the calculations straight.
If Ye Ming really agreed, she felt she wouldn’t lose out. And if Ye Ming refused, then she could justifiably postpone the matter and meticulously calculate the time between them.
Ye Ming immediately felt overwhelmed. Regardless of his choice, none seemed appropriate, yet upon pondering, the latter seemed slightly better. He obviously couldn’t really sleep with Xia Ningning; otherwise, things would become a mess.
"You’re smarter. I can’t outsmart you, so let’s do as you say!"
Ye Ming said resignedly.
Xia Ningning’s face showed no expression, but inside she was overjoyed, feeling she had Ye Ming wrapped around her finger.
After their conversation ended, Ye Ming finished checking Lin Bingqing’s injuries.
Lin Bingqing had no internal injuries, but her external wounds were severe. Plus, her nerves had been on edge for many days, and she needed time to wake up from her relaxed state.
Ye Ming was not in a rush to heal her and said to Xia Ningning, "Please look after her for a bit. I need to find some things!"
He turned and walked into the ruins, judging the rough layout of the room from memory, and began rummaging through the debris.
Many of his Magic Artifacts were still in the villa. When it collapsed, his treasures were buried under the rubble. After a while, he finally located the Spiritual Pearl and those jade pendants.
Unfortunately, his Lakeside Villa had become ruins and was irreparable for dwelling.
For a moment, Ye Ming found himself back in a situation of displacement.
He racked his brain, undecided where to stay.
Xia Ningning saw his trouble and proactively offered, "Since your house is destroyed, why not stay at my place?"
After she finished speaking, Xia Ningning’s face flushed red, and she hastily explained, "Don’t get me wrong, I have no designs on you. Moreover, once you live at my place, we won’t be sleeping together, so it can’t count as part of the pretend boyfriend time!"
"I’m just taking pity on you, out of the goodness of my heart to shelter you!"
"By the way, you could also bring Le Le over for some good rest and recuperation!"
Ye Ming gave it some thought and felt it was a good idea.
Xia Ningning’s house was spacious, and with the Xia Family’s bodyguards for security, it could save him a lot of trouble.
So, Ye Ming nodded in agreement.
Xia Ningning made a phone call and soon had a car sent over.
After they had transported Lin Bingqing back, the two went to the hospital.
Xu Lele had a restful sleep and just as she woke up, she saw her good friend and Ye Ming appear in her sight. She immediately smiled and eagerly called out, "Ningning, Ye Ming, you’ve come!"
Xu Lele was already out of danger and, upon seeing her friends, she stood up and embraced Xia Ningning.
Xia Ningning’s eyes became slightly moist. She didn’t have many close girlfriends, and Xu Lele was the best among them. Seeing that Xu Lele was alright, she felt genuinely happy.
"Le Le, I’m so glad you’re okay. I’ve missed you so much!"
Xia Ningning said excitedly.
After a brief chat, Xia Ningning explained her intention to Xu Zhendong, "Uncle Xu, let Le Le stay at my place for the next few days!" frёewebnoѵēl.com
"Le Le hasn’t fully recovered yet and needs more rest. My place is safer and quieter!"
Xu Zhendong and his wife exchanged glances. They initially wanted to refuse, but seeing Xu Lele’s hopeful expression, they acquiesced.
Before leaving, Xu Zhendong issued a stern warning to Ye Ming.
"Ye Ming, let’s leave the past in the past. But from now on, if Le Le gets even a scratch, don’t blame me for not being polite!"
Reprimanded by Xu, Ye Ming felt no anger, only a deep sense of guilt.
He nodded earnestly and said, "Uncle Xu, rest assured. I will make sure that Le Le does not get hurt again!"
