Liu Mingyan was a woman with delicate thoughts. She instantly sensed Ning Xingchen's intense gaze. This unabashed obsession made Liu Mingyan's pretty face flush red, and she instinctively turned away.
"Auntie, I almost got into danger on the road today. If it weren't for the big brother, I might never have seen you again," Qin Bao'er said, her voice babyish as she cried while hugging Liu Mingyan.
"Sir, thank you for saving Bao'er. Please come in for a cup of tea," Liu Mingyan said. Regardless of the situation, Ning Xingchen was Qin Bao'er's savior, and Liu Mingyan had to express her gratitude.
"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. Also, my name is Ning Xingchen. You can just call me Xingchen," Ning Xingchen said with a faint smile. Liu Mingyan was truly a beauty, and calling her a stunning beauty was not an exaggeration.
"Mr. Ning, please come in." Liu Mingyan, not being a young girl, still maintained a sense of caution towards Ning Xingchen.
"Auntie, the big brother is really nice. Not only did he take me to eat KFC, but he also bought me a new phone. Look, this iPhone is for you."
As soon as Qin Bao'er entered the house, she took the phone out of the bag and handed it to Liu Mingyan.
"Bao'er, how many times have I told you not to take things from strangers? Didn't you remember?" Liu Mingyan frowned, her voice somewhat stern.
"But... the big brother is not a stranger," Qin Bao'er said, feeling wronged.
This incident with the phone made Liu Mingyan even more suspicious of Ning Xingchen. He might be a wealthy playboy who uses money to deceive little girls.
"Mr. Ning, we can't accept this phone. Please take it back," Liu Mingyan said, packing the two phones and handing them back to Ning Xingchen.
"Once something is given, it's like water thrown out; if you don't want it, you can throw it in the trash. I have no objection," Ning Xingchen said with a cold smile, looking at Liu Mingyan. This woman seemed like a wild horse, not easy to tame.
But the wilder the woman, the more Ning Xingchen wanted to conquer her. That would be truly satisfying.
"Big brother, I want it, I want it. Throwing it away would be such a waste. Auntie is just in a bad mood because of her period. Forgive her, come on, let's go play in my room," Qin Bao'er, being clever, pulled Ning Xingchen's hand and led him to the bedroom.
Liu Mingyan glared at Qin Bao'er. This little girl knew too much, even sharing such private details with an outsider.
"Big brother, I want to play mobile games, but we don't have WiFi at home."
"I'll give you a hotspot. My phone plan has unlimited data. Use it as much as you want," Ning Xingchen said with a smile.
"Great, thank you, big brother," Qin Bao'er said with a sweet smile.
Seeing Ning Xingchen and Qin Bao'er playing so happily on the bed, with no age gap affecting their fun and constant laughter, Liu Mingyan couldn't help but sigh. Maybe she was overthinking things.
Ning Xingchen showed no inappropriate interest in Qin Bao'er at all. After all, Qin Bao'er was too young and undeveloped. It was Liu Mingyan, mature like a ripe peach, that Ning Xingchen was truly interested in.
Liu Mingyan turned to the kitchen to prepare a meal to properly thank Ning Xingchen.
She took out the best ingredients from the fridge. If she couldn't find an investor for her project soon, she and Qin Bao'er would be living on the edge. Liu Mingyan was really anxious; money was her most pressing concern.
Liu Mingyan was not only capable in the living room but also in the kitchen, gentle and virtuous. Her cooking was comparable to that of a Michelin three-star chef.
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Once a child starts playing mobile games, they get addicted quickly. In no time, Qin Bao'er was engrossed in her new iPhone.
Ning Xingchen got up and walked out of the room, glancing at Liu Mingyan, who was cooking in the kitchen. Her impressive figure and beautiful silhouette made Ning Xingchen's lips curl into a wicked smile as he slowly approached.
Liu Mingyan was chopping potatoes when she suddenly noticed a shadow pass by. Turning her head, she saw Ning Xingchen standing behind her, which made her scream in surprise. Her body instinctively leaned back.
Ning Xingchen couldn't just let Liu Mingyan fall, so he reached out and caught her slender waist. Since she was dressed lightly, the sensation was silky smooth.
"Be careful, Yan Jie," Ning Xingchen said gently with a smile.
"What are you doing here?" Liu Mingyan said shyly, pushing Ning Xingchen away with all her might. The awkwardness made her pretty face feel hot.
"I'm here to check if the food is ready and see if you need any help."
"No, no, you should go out. I don't need your help here." The two were standing too close. Liu Mingyan could even smell a masculine scent that made her feel weak.
"Let me help you. Chopping potatoes is hard work," Ning Xingchen said, reaching for the potato.
But Liu Mingyan was quicker, grabbing it first. Ning Xingchen had to withdraw his hand, but in the process, his elbow accidentally brushed against Liu Mingyan's chest.
Ning Xingchen looked delighted, enjoying the fleeting contact.
Liu Mingyan glared at Ning Xingchen with shame and anger. She believed he did it on purpose, having bad intentions from the moment he entered the house, like a wolf in sheep's clothing.
"Mr. Ning, what exactly do you want?" Since they were both adults, Liu Mingyan didn't want to beat around the bush and asked directly.
"Alright, let's be frank. Yan Jie, I'm interested in you," Ning Xingchen said with a playful smile, deeply attracted by Liu Mingyan's allure.
"You're delusional," Liu Mingyan said angrily, wishing she could slap Ning Xingchen, but she refrained because Qin Bao'er was in the next room. She didn't want to cause a scene.
"Yan Jie, you smell so nice. But the food is about to burn, isn't it?" Ning Xingchen said with a light laugh.
"Ah..." Liu Mingyan smelled the burning scent and gave Ning Xingchen a glare before hurrying to save the burnt beef.
"Yan Jie, I'm not in a hurry. There's still time. We can take it slow," Ning Xingchen said with a deeper meaning, unclear whether he was referring to the food or Liu Mingyan herself.
During dinner, Liu Mingyan maintained a frosty expression, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Ning Xingchen.
Ning Xingchen had a wicked smile on his lips. He was determined to get what he wanted, no matter the means.
"I'd rather betray the world than let the world betray me." Ning Xingchen admired Cao Cao's domineering spirit, a true hero.
Ning Xingchen could see that Liu Mingyan was strong-willed and thoughtful, definitely not a delicate vase. So, when necessary, Ning Xingchen would have to be even more forceful to conquer her.