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Chapter 375 - 399, Shen Binnan’s Past

Chapter 375: Chapter 399, Shen Binnan’s Past

Fang Yi sincerely said from his heart, "Thank you."

Regardless of whether Kong Qingci truly wanted to help him, Fang Yi felt that he had to utter these two words because of what she said.

However, Kong Qingci’s pretty face turned red inexplicably, slightly shy, she said, "Why say that out of the blue, how about this, whenever you go to Southern Domain City, I’ll come too."

Fang Yi quickly said, "No, no need for that, I can manage."

Kong Qingci wasn’t angry. At this point, her relationship with Fang Yi could only be considered close friends, far from being ’lovers.’ As long as she didn’t give him the wrong idea by being too eager, that was fine.

Kong Qingci nodded and said, "Okay, then keep in touch."

After Kong Qingci left, Fang Yi returned to the private room and continued dining. It wasn’t long before Kong Mingkai and Jiang Lili stood up to take their leave. With Fang Yi there, they felt uncomfortable and thought it best to leave early.

Shortly after those two left, Shen Binnan suggested leaving as well. Naturally, Fang Yi followed Shen Binnan out, but before they did, Xu He came out to see the two off.

"No need to walk us out, Hehe, head back," Shen Binnan said.

Xu He nodded, her gaze falling on Fang Yi. She bit her lip gently and said, "Fang Yi, thank you."

Fang Yi smiled and said, "No need to thank me, if you really want to thank me, give me a few more autographs some other day..."

Before he could finish, Shen Binnan next to him had already erupted, shooting a stern look at Fang Yi, inducing an involuntary shiver from him.

Once they stepped out of Xuanhua Pavilion and got into the car, Fang Yi drove off. While on the road, he said, "I plan to go to Southern Domain City tomorrow to meet with the Luo Family."

Shen Binnan said, "I’ll go too."

Fang Yi hummed in response. For this matter, he still needed Shen Binnan’s help. After all, he wasn’t familiar with the Luo Family. If he was to really take action against them, he would need someone familiar with the terrain.

After dropping Shen Binnan off at home, Fang Yi had intended to take a taxi back, but Binnan insisted he take the red Audi, asking him to pick her up the next morning. Fang Yi didn’t refuse and so he drove the car back home.

The next morning, Fang Yi got into the red Audi early and arrived at Shen Binnan’s villa.

However, to Fang Yi’s surprise, not only Shen Binnan was there, her parents were as well, even though Shen Binnan lived alone.

Luo Sumei saw Fang Yi and immediately greeted him with a warm smile, inviting him to sit on the sofa and personally pouring him some tea. Fang Yi was initially polite and courteous for a few sentences, but Luo Sumei had a maternal personality, so Fang Yi just went with the flow.

"Little Fang, the tea is here, it’s quite hot, be careful," Luo Sumei said with a smile, handing over the tea. But she looked at Fang Yi with admiration from left to right, top to bottom, making Fang Yi feel uneasy all over.

Before Fang Yi could speak, Luo Sumei suddenly blurted out, "Now that I’ve taken a closer look, hmm, you are really quite handsome."

Fang Yi’s heart stirred and he ventured to ask, "Auntie Luo, why do I feel like you are sizing me up as a suitor for your daughter?"

Luo Sumei laughed and said, "Ha, Little Fang is really smart. You got it in one guess."

Fang Yi immediately got excited, rubbing his hands together, he said, "Auntie, seeing how handsome and dashing I am, heroic and valiant, I’m a perfect match for your daughter, a match made in heaven."

"How old are you?"

"Twenty-five?"

"Oh, you’re a bit older than my Xiaoxiao, aren’t you..." Luo Sumei suddenly frowned.

"..."

Fang Yi was speechless, his feelings were not about finding a husband for Shen Binan, but for Shen Xiaoxiao.

Fang Yi really wanted to tell Luo Sumei, with your daughter Shen Xiaoxiao, marrying her would turn the world upside down. If you want to marry off a daughter, it has to be Shen Binan, she and I are the most suited for each other.

At this moment, Shen Hongyang, who had been sitting beside them reading the newspaper, put down the paper and cleared his throat twice, giving Luo Sumei a look: "Stop making a mess here."

After all, Shen Hongyang was the head of the family, and Luo Sumei obediently left. Shen Hongyang then looked at Fang Yi, with a smile that was not a smile, and said, "Fang Yi, have some tea."

Fang Yi nodded, picked up the tea cup, and just then, Shen Hongyang suddenly said, "By the way, I wonder how Elder Fang’s health has been lately."

The tea cup in his hand paused, and ultimately Fang Yi blew on the hot tea and took a few sips, saying indifferently, "No need to worry, the old man eats well and sleeps soundly, he won’t die."

A look of surprise crossed Shen Hongyang’s face: "Elder Fang is your elder after all."

Fang Yi said, "Suppose so." He did not elaborate, as the matters between him and the old man should be kept from outsiders as much as possible.

Suddenly, an idea struck Fang Yi, judging by Shen Hongyang’s demeanor, it seemed he had a hidden meaning.

Thus, Fang Yi said, "Uncle Shen, you have something to say to me, don’t you?"

Shen Hongyang smiled and said, "Fang Yi, they say you’re smart, and you truly are quite intelligent."

Fang Yi said, "Just a guess."

"Well, since that’s the case, then I’ll speak frankly."

Shen Hongyang suddenly sighed, "Fang Yi, what do you think of Binnan?"

Fang Yi was taken aback and ventured, "The truth?"

Shen Hongyang nodded: "Yes, the truth."

Fang Yi fell silent for a moment, took out a cigarette, leaned back on the sofa, and crossed his legs in a comfortable position. After thinking it over, Fang Yi said,

"Well, how should I put it, she’s cold as ice, like a block of ice. Honestly, when I first met her, I was somewhat irritated by her, but as we got to know each other better, I think your daughter is not bad."

Shen Hongyang’s eyes showed a trace of appreciation, "Yes, my daughter is indeed quite good. If it wasn’t for that past incident, I think she wouldn’t be as cold as she is now. She wouldn’t be lively, but at least she would be gentle, ah..."

Fang Yi became interested and quickly asked, "What happened?"

However, Shen Hongyang purposefully paused, "Are you sure you want to know? This matter, I’ve never spoken of to outsiders."

Damn it, just as my curiosity is piqued, he plays hard to get. But Fang Yi did indeed want to know why Shen Binan had turned out this way, so he immediately swore to heaven, vowing he would never tell a second person.

Only then did Shen Hongyang reluctantly agree and then said, "It was probably five years ago, when Binnan fell in love with a guy. She was still in university then, during her senior year, and even brought him home for a meal, which I attended once."

"That young man’s name was Li Xuan, he had an outstanding presence, propriety, and was handsome as well. Honestly, he was even more handsome than you."

Damn, are you not satisfied unless you’re ribbing me, Fang Yi’s expression stiffened, and the corners of his mouth twitched awkwardly.

"You could see that Binnan really loved that Li Xuan, but the good times didn’t last. After graduating from university, Li Xuan left Moon City, and Binnan was heartbroken. I found Li Xuan privately, promising him that if he didn’t leave Moon City and stayed by Binnan’s side, the company would be his in the future. But Li Xuan just shook his head and eventually left Moon City resolutely to go abroad."

"After Li Xuan left, Binnan changed, becoming how she is now, cold and aloof, not fond of talking, throwing herself into work, becoming a strong woman, and just like that, five years have passed. Li Xuan hasn’t sent any messages. I thought Binnan had forgotten him, but sometimes, from some details, I could tell that Binnan still thinks of that Li Xuan, sigh!"

Upon saying this, Shen Hongyang sighed softly, then looked at Fang Yi, changing the topic, "However, since you’ve been here, Binnan has changed."