Chapter 174 My college entrance examination goal has changed!

"Not fun at all."

Ning Xi let go of her hand and complained, "Why don't you play by the rules? Clearly, I'm the one who should be asking you! You… hmph, boring!"

Hearing the girl's words, Ye Fan's face lit up with a sunny smile, and his mysterious dark pupils flickered as he tentatively asked, "How about we try again? This time, I know what to do."

"…"

Try again?

So childish!

Faced with Ye Fan's peculiar train of thought, Ning Xi found it both funny and exasperating.

She snorted, walked over, sat down beside Ye Fan, and decided not to continue the topic.

Taking out the math test from the joint exam, Ning Xi earnestly asked for help, "Mr. Ye, could you please explain the last big question for me?"

Under the table, two delicate feet wrapped in silk-white socks gently kicked in the air, making even the atmosphere seem cheerful.

"Good attitude."

Ye Fan chuckled and gave her a compliment, drawing a playful groan from the girl. This made the smile in his eyes grow deeper. He pulled the test paper to the middle of the table and began pointing to the last big question as he explained.

"The standard notation for the output value of a function fff corresponding to an input xxx is f(x)f(x)f(x). From the given conditions in this question, the function here…"

Ning Xi listened attentively, jotting down notes in her notebook, her willow-like eyebrows occasionally furrowing.

As he explained, Ye Fan also observed Ning Xi's subtle expressions.

Having tutored Ning Xi for so long, he'd come to know the girl's habits.

She didn't like to ask questions on her own!

Whenever she encountered a problem, Ning Xi always tried to solve it herself. This personality could be both a strength and a weakness.

However, as long as he was here, it wasn't an issue.

Don't understand? No problem!

He'd explain again. Still don't get it? He'd explain again and again until Ning Xi fully grasped the concept.

Patience?

He had plenty of it!!!

"Xiao Xi, the base a>0,a≠1a > 0, a \neq 1a>0,a=1. Pay attention from step four onwards…"

By the end of his explanation, even Ye Fan felt he was rambling, shaking his head with a wry smile. He picked up a scrap piece of paper, placed it in front of Ning Xi, and said, "Try solving it using the method I just taught. You might get some surprising results."

"Okay, Mr. Ye."

Sunlight poured over Ning Xi, casting a faint glow on her pure and beautiful face, which was slightly flushed with a sheen of sweat.

Perhaps feeling too hot, she reached behind her with her left hand to remove the cherry hair tie at the end of her hair, while her right hand gently fanned herself.

Seeing this, Ye Fan got up, walked to the window, and closed it. Returning to the desk, he tapped it lightly with his fingers.

Hearing the sound, Ning Xi looked up in confusion.

"Take a break, no rush."

Ye Fan took out a tissue, rested a hand lightly on Ning Xi's fragrant shoulder, and gently wiped the sweat from her face.

"Wait until the temperature drops a bit before continuing. Silly girl, if you feel hot, why not just tell me?"

"I-I'm not silly!"

Ning Xi turned her head away, her eyes brimming with shyness, as endless stars seemed to twinkle in their depths.

Faced with such an intimate gesture, she should logically have refused outright. Yet, for some reason, she felt no resistance in her heart.

On the contrary, she seemed to like it…

When she was with Ye Fan, she felt relaxed and comfortable; and Ye Fan, as if he were a worm in her stomach, always seemed to know her every thought.

They say a good-looking face is a dime a dozen, but a captivating soul is one in a million.

But if a good-looking face is paired with a captivating soul, for a girl, it's an unparalleled force.

Ye Fan was that kind of boy…

And his eyes were so pure!

Ning Xi couldn't help but want to get closer to him, to rely on him.

After wiping Ning Xi's sweat, Ye Fan lightly poked her delicate, rosy cheek, like coaxing a little girl. "Not silly, not silly. Xiao Xi is the smartest."

"That's more like it!"

Ning Xi seemed to have forgotten the agreement between her and Ye Fan. She didn't even mention his earlier actions, and dimples appeared on her cheeks as she smiled, her beauty breathtaking.

"Ahem—"

At that moment, the sound of a cough came from behind them.

At the doorway of the study, Lan Xi entered with a fruit platter in hand, walking lightly.

Seeing her mother, Ning Xi shot up like a startled bird, creating a noticeable distance between herself and Ye Fan, her face flushed.

"Mom, we were just studying, don't get the wrong idea."

Lan Xi's eyes were full of amusement as she glanced at her daughter, who was clearly protesting too much. She calmly placed the fruit platter on the desk and smiled gently, "You two shouldn't just focus on studying. Take a break if you're tired. These are fresh-cut fruits—make sure to eat them."

"Thank you, Sister Lan."

Ye Fan nodded in response.

Lan Xi's gaze fell on her daughter, her eyes twinkling, "Xiao Xi, what were you saying just now?"

Ning Xi opened her mouth slightly, unsure what to say.

She was certain her mother had seen Ye Fan wiping her sweat earlier, yet her mother seemed so calm, as if she wasn't going to scold her at all.

How strange!

"Sister Lan."

Ye Fan spoke up, "Do you and Uncle have time now?"

"Hm?"

The smile on Lan Xi's face faded slightly as she nodded, "If there's something you need, just tell me. No need to involve your uncle. He's… temperamental."

When it came to criticizing her husband, she showed no hesitation.

Ning Xi cast a puzzled look at Ye Fan.

She also had no idea what he was up to. After all, her father…

Ye Fan smiled openly and explained to Lan Xi, "It's like this: Xiao Xi and I set a college entrance exam goal. I'm guessing she hasn't told you or Uncle yet. Since there's only a month left until the exam, I thought I'd discuss it with you two."

"After all, Xiao Xi's future direction still requires you and Uncle to make decisions. Of course, I hope you'll consider her opinion and let her choose what she truly likes."

"College entrance exam goal?"

Hearing Ye Fan's explanation, Lan Xi turned to look at her daughter, surprised. "Xiao Xi, wasn't your goal always to apply to Qing University?"

"Your father and I fully support that. As for your college major, it's up to you. Just choose what you like; we have no objections."

"Mom…"

"What is it?"

Ning Xi bit her lip, stole a glance at Ye Fan, and spoke timidly, "My college entrance exam goal… has changed."

"…"

Lan Xi stared at her daughter in disbelief. "Xiao Xi, what did you say?"

Ning Xi took a deep breath, her expression serious.

"Mom, my college entrance exam goal has changed!"

…

In the living room.

Ning Xiangtian and Lan Xi sat together, while Ye Fan and Ning Xi sat across from them. The four faced each other, creating an inexplicable sense of confrontation.

Ning Xiangtian frowned, his voice calm but firm.

"Explain!"

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