The Young Master Storms the City
Chapter 303: Ning Fan Proposes Marriage_1

Chapter 303: Chapter 303: Ning Fan Proposes Marriage_1

Seeing Ning Fan not reacting, Xu Qingfeng and Xue Shengbei became even more cutting, their taunting words flowing incessantly.

Just as they were hitting their stride, a delicate voice suddenly exploded.

"What nonsense are you two spouting!"

Xu Yourong, wearing high heels and with a frosty expression, stepped forward, her unfriendly gaze fixed on the two men, "Let me tell you, Ning Fan is my boyfriend. If you slander him out of thin air again, don’t blame me for not being polite!"

Xu Qingfeng’s face stiffened slightly, "Cousin, we’re just telling the truth. That’s what everyone is saying outside..."

"Whatever people say outside is their business. I don’t want to hear such talk, got it?" Xu Yourong said emphatically, releasing the full force of her heiress’s imperious aura.

Instantly, Xu Qingfeng and Xue Shengbei’s faces stiffened. They dared not speak further.

"Ning Fan, let’s go, let’s go. My dad is waiting!"

Afterward, Xu Yourong stopped paying attention to them and, taking Ning Fan’s arm, headed into the villa.

Watching their retreating figures, Xu Qingfeng’s eyes were gloomy, his expression filled with unwillingness.

Xue Shengbei clenched his fists, grinding his teeth so audibly it made a creaking sound.

Before Xu Yourong and Ning Fan entered the living room, Ning Fan suddenly stopped in his tracks, exhaling deeply.

Despite his experience with grand occasions, he couldn’t help feeling nervous today about formally proposing to Xu Yourong’s parents.

Xu Yourong didn’t rush him, just gazed at him with a smile, her eyes full of encouragement and anticipation.

Ning Fan closed his eyes, and then opening them again, said to Xu Yourong, "Miss Xu, let’s go in. I’m ready."

"Heehee, let’s go."

With a smile, Xu Yourong led Ning Fan into the living room.

"Dad, Mom, Ning Fan is here!"

In the living room, a middle-aged couple sat on the sofa, their gazes simultaneously landing on Ning Fan as they heard Xu Yourong’s voice.

The man was naturally Xu Yourong’s father, Xu Guoping, whose square face looked stable and serious, his sharp eyes scanning Ning Fan up and down.

Beside him was Xu Yourong’s mother, Dong Xiangyu, who gave Ning Fan a cursory look, especially lingering on his attire for a moment, and let out a nearly imperceptible scoff, her eyes flashing with disdain.

"Ning Fan, these are my dad and mom," Xu Yourong introduced.

With neither servility nor arrogance, Ning Fan greeted them, "Uncle, Auntie, good evening."

Xu Qingfeng and Xue Shengbei had also entered the living room by this time, looking at Ning Fan with hostility.

"Dad, do you remember what you said last time? It still counts, right? This time Ning Fan has become a judge on the Qingyun List, which is even more impressive than being in the top three!" Xu Yourong said gleefully, "He’s here to propose today; you have to agree this time, right?"

Before Xu Guoping could speak, Xu Qingfeng interjected, "Uncle, it’s better not to take things at face value. Who knows how Ning Fan got to be a judge? Everyone is talking about him bribing Old Hu... Anyway, I don’t believe he’s capable of that!"

Xue Shengbei, eager to win Xu Yourong’s heart, also spoke in agreement, "I think what Young Master Qingfeng said makes sense. Moreover, being a judge is one thing, and being in the top three is another. The two cannot be equated."

Both knew about the wager between Xu Yourong and Xu Guoping, each with their own hidden agenda, and Ning Fan’s entry into the Xu Family would bring all their schemes to naught!

"Xu Qingfeng, Xue Shengbei, what business is it of yours who I date? Who asked for your opinion here?" Xu Yourong shot back unabashedly, effectively silencing them both.

After all, Xu Yourong’s status in the Xu Family far surpassed that of Xu Qingfeng and Xue Shengbei.

Xu Guoping picked up his tea cup, took a sip, and spoke evenly, "Ning Fan, your becoming a Qingyun List judge is indeed beyond my expectations."

He looked at Ning Fan, and though his eyes still held some scrutiny, he nodded slightly, "I acknowledge your achievement."

As the Family Head of the Xu Family, he naturally wouldn’t believe any rumors of bribery from the outside.

Qingyun List judges? What caliber of people would that be?

If it were just a matter of bribery, what value would the Qingyun List have?

"Heehee, Dad, you’re the best!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yourong immediately beamed with joy and winked at Ning Fan, giving him a knowing look.

Ning Fan nodded and took out two jade pendants from his breast pocket.

"Uncle, Auntie, these are the betrothal gifts I’ve prepared. I hope you won’t find them wanting."

Xu Qingfeng craned his neck to get a look at the jade pendants and couldn’t help but sneer, "Ning Fan, what do you take my Xu Family for? With just these two shabby jade pendants, you want to ask for marriage?"

"With the Miss’ esteemed status, your gift is downright thoughtless!" Xue Shengbei said disdainfully, "Don’t tell me you picked them up from a street stall, to fool us with?"

Xu Guoping and Dong Xiangyu also exchanged glances before looking back at Ning Fan.

After all, these two jade pendants indeed looked unremarkable and even somewhat crude.

Ning Fan shook his head, "These jade pendants are not from a street stall, I made them myself."

"Hahaha, made them yourself?" Xu Qingfeng burst into laughter, "With just these two shabby jade pendants, the cost couldn’t have even been twenty yuan, right?"

"Ning Fan, don’t you think you’re undervaluing the Xu Family a bit too much?" Xue Shengbei said with a hostile look, "With such a meager engagement gift, can the Miss expect to have good days ahead with you?"

Although Xu Guoping acknowledged Ning Fan’s achievement, seeing such a modest proposal gift, he couldn’t help shaking his head repeatedly.

Dong Xiangyu’s contempt was even less concealed, "Young man, although my daughter is no princess, she’s been raised with great care by us. Do you think these jade pendants are worthy of her?"