Chapter 165 Is my daughter pretty?

Tongqian Business Building, the tallest building in the Imperial Capital.

Its breathtaking design, combined with the support of modern technology, has become one of the most eye-catching landmarks in the Imperial Capital. It's also one of the must-visit places on the list of tourists looking to take photos and check in.

At the top of the building, the 99th floor.

In a hundred-square-meter office, Ning Xiangtian stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, holding a cup of latte. From his vantage point, he could overlook half of the Imperial Capital's skyline.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his face carried a hint of exhaustion.

His daughter was nearing the college entrance exam. He had planned to put down his company matters to accompany her during this time.

But reality didn't cooperate. A large corporation like his could not just be set aside.

"Chairman, here's the information you requested."

A seductive voice, filled with allure, rang out, making it impossible not to have certain thoughts.

Ning Xiangtian turned around and glanced indifferently at the woman behind him. "Who are you?"

The air of authority surged from him as he simply stood there, and it felt as if a mountain was pressing down, making it hard for anyone to breathe.

Jiang Xue's face tightened, and she quickly said, "Chairman, my name is Jiang Xue. I am the new board assistant in the Human Resources Department. I'm here to assist you with your daily tasks."

Her voice deliberately carried a teasing tone, and her eyes hinted at a trace of flirtation. The form-fitting office uniform accentuated her figure, and the skirt with lace at the hem subtly revealed her curves, showing off her sexiness while adding a playful touch.

She was an irresistible beauty whose every breath seemed to carry temptation!

Ning Xiangtian only glanced casually at Jiang Xue, his voice without any emotion. "Place the information down, and you can leave."

After speaking, he turned back to admire the view outside the window.

Jiang Xue placed the information on the desk, but she didn't leave immediately. Instead, she walked softly toward the window, silently appearing at Ning Xiangtian's left side.

She suppressed the nervousness inside and lightly ran her hands up Ning Xiangtian's arm, her fingers gently sliding along.

"Chairman, you seem tired. Would you like to sit on the sofa for a bit?"

As she spoke, Jiang Xue applied slight force with her hands, pressing her body tightly against Ning Xiangtian's arm. "I've professionally studied massage. I can help you relax."

Perhaps thinking the hint wasn't obvious enough, she flicked her small, red tongue across her lips, fully displaying her seductive allure. Her voice was soft, but just loud enough for Ning Xiangtian to hear.

"And my skill is really good. I can even do a full-body massage."

Ning Xiangtian raised his right hand and took a sip of his latte. His gaze sharpened, and the atmosphere around him suddenly changed, scaring Jiang Xue into retreating a step, her face turning pale.

"Get out!"

"…Yes."

After Jiang Xue left, Ning Xiangtian turned his attention back to the desk, sitting down and pressing the intercom button located at the bottom left corner of the desk.

"Connect me with the head of Human Resources."

Less than ten seconds later, a slightly nervous male voice came through the intercom.

"Chairman… what can I do for you?"

"Get rid of the new board assistant."

"Understood!"

"After you replace her, make sure to submit her resignation letter."

After speaking, Ning Xiangtian disconnected the call and focused his gaze on the document in front of him. He hesitated for a moment, then chose to open it.

Ye Fan, 17 years old, from the coastal city of Jiangbei...

A few minutes later, Ning Xiangtian casually tossed the document into the nearby shredder, rubbing his temples as he fell into deep thought.

...…

"Mom, my dear mom, are you done yet?"

Ye Fan looked at the closed bedroom door, his expression filled with nothing but helplessness.

It was just after 10 AM.

Since around 8 AM, when he told his mother that Blue Creek would also be coming today, she had locked herself in her bedroom, getting ready for nearly two hours.

"Don't rush, I'm almost done."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan's face grew even more bitter.

An hour ago, his mother said the same thing!

"Sigh!"

Ye Fan sighed, sitting down on the sofa and picking up a book from the coffee table to read.

For the past two hours, this was how things had been. Every time he heard a sound indicating an experience point had been gained, he knew ten minutes had passed, and he would get up to knock on the door.

This had been repeated eleven times already.

Now, it was the twelfth time…

"Creek—"

Just as Ye Fan was flipping through his book, the sound of the door opening reached his ears. He turned his head and immediately smiled wryly. "Mom, you've been at this for almost two hours, and you still look the same as before?"

Unbothered by her son's teasing, Ye Xian said, "What do you know? Even though I haven't changed clothes, that doesn't stop me from getting ready. It's all about attitude!"

"..."

Ye Fan had no words to respond to that.

Okay, whatever Mom says is right…

Seeing his mother come out, Ye Fan sighed in relief. He was afraid that by the time his mother-in-law and wife arrived, his mom wouldn't be ready yet.

What? Not yet the mother-in-law and wife?

Does it matter?

Nope!!!

Anyway, no one knows…

When Ye Fan entered the bedroom, he was momentarily stunned. The room was perfectly tidied up. The books that were once scattered were now neatly placed in every corner.

They say motherly love is like rain, silently nurturing children.

Ye Fan felt warmth in his heart, tightly clenching his fist, then slowly releasing it. He found his only suit to wear, but just as he was about to tie his tie, he suddenly remembered something Ning Xi said last time.

After hesitating for a moment, he ultimately decided to wear casual clothes.

Once he changed, he couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

How was he any different from his mother?

After changing back and forth, he ended up right where he started.

He entered the living room.

Ye Xian looked her son up and down, a gentle smile on her face, and proactively changed the topic, saying, "Xiao Fan, what do your girlfriend's parents do? I need to prepare in advance, better safe than sorry."

"This…"

Ye Fan's head started to ache.

How should he answer?

Should he just say it directly?

No, no, no!

If he did that, he was sure his mother wouldn't accept it. After all, his son was planning to pursue the daughter of the wealthiest person. Any parent would feel tremendous pressure about this.

This pressure was something he could bear, there was no need for his mother to share it.

The most important thing was that even if he told her, she wouldn't be able to help him—she would only add to his worries.

There was only harm and no benefit, Ye Fan naturally knew what to choose.

"Cough, cough—"

"Xiao Xi's family is quite well off, their financial situation is much better than ours, and Xiao Xi is an only child, spoiled since she was young."

Ye Fan sat next to his mother, half-jokingly saying, "Mom, if I really marry Xiao Xi in the future, you have to treat her well, treat her like your own daughter."

"Pfft—"

Ye Xian rolled her eyes at her son, "Do I need you to remind me? Besides, do you think your mom is the kind of sharp-tongued person?"

"Even if I mistreat you, I'd never mistreat my daughter-in-law!"

"…"

Mom is still mom.

But whether the son is real or not, who knows!

Seeing her son speechless, Ye Xian smiled and gently asked, "Xiao Fan, did you use the money Uncle Luo gave you to buy books? Do you have enough for your daily expenses?"

Yesterday, when she walked into the bedroom, she was taken aback.

The entire room was filled with books—on the bed, on the floor, on the desk…

At the time, she even wondered if she had entered the wrong room.

But this was the room the landlord gave her, so it should be correct, right? The doubt remained until last night when she chatted with her son, and she could finally relax. Looking at her son, who was maturing more and more, she felt a dreamy sensation.

Recently, her son's changes had been so drastic that even she, his biological mother, could hardly believe it.

"Enough…"

Ye Fan had just spoken a word when a bank card appeared in his right hand. He looked at his mother in confusion, "Mom, what's this for?"

"What else could it be for?"

Ye Xian said earnestly, "You're growing up now, you have a girl you like, and you have goals you're working towards. I can't help much, but I can help you this way, so don't refuse."

"Once you get to university, your daily expenses will surely be quite high. Are you planning on making Xiao Xi pay when you go out together? Have a little ambition, will you?"

"…"

Ye Fan smiled bitterly.

He hadn't said anything, but somehow, he had been labeled as having no ambition.

However, he could understand his mother's good intentions. This money couldn't be refused, or she would get upset.

In less than two seconds, Ye Fan had figured everything out and silently put the bank card away.

"Mom, thank you."

"Foolish boy, why are you being so formal?"

Ye Xian chuckled, her voice suddenly lowering as she cautioned, "This card has one hundred thousand on it. It should last a long time. Don't be stingy when you go out with Xiao Xi. Girls love romance, you can't be as dull as you were before. You need to create the atmosphere and improve the mood."

"Mom's little reserve has more money. If it's not enough, just ask me for more, got it?"

"Got it!"

Ye Fan wrapped his arm around his mother's shoulder, smiling brightly in the sunlight, "Once I get to university, I can support my own girl. Have a little faith in your son."

"That's right, my son is the best!"

They exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere was warm.

Just past eleven in the morning, the doorbell rang.

Ye Fan was about to get up when his mother stopped him. She nervously adjusted her clothes and asked, "Xiao Fan, how do I look?"

"Very beautiful!"

"You little rascal, I've become a yellow-faced woman, there's nothing beautiful about me anymore."

"No, in my heart, mom is always the most beautiful."

Ye Xian smiled and asked, "Then who is prettier, me or Xiao Xi?"

"Both are equally beautiful!"

"Flatterer."

Ye Fan saw his mother relax a lot and turned to the door to open it.

Outside the door stood Lan Xi and Ning Xi, looking like sisters, but Ning Xi was even more eye-catching. Her youthful energy was unmistakable, and today, she had specially dressed up.

When Ye Fan saw Ning Xi for the first time, he was stunned.

Seeing Ye Fan staring at her daughter, Lan Xi couldn't help but laugh. She had expected this. Ning Xi's makeup today had even stunned her, her own mother.

She glanced at the stunned Ye Fan, then at the shy daughter, covering her mouth with a laugh, teasingly saying, "Is my daughter beautiful?"

"She's beautiful."

"Then, what are you planning to do?"

"Marry her…"