novelraw Chapter 697: Truth and Lies 17
Chapter 697: Truth and Lies 17
Returning to the main house and seeing Grandpa, Xia Yinian’s mood brightened once again."Nian Nian, why are you back only now?" The Old Master beckoned, gesturing for the girl to come over.
Xia Yinian glanced at Feng Yan before stepping toward the Old Master.
"Did Ah Yan bully you?" The little girl’s every move seemed unable to escape the Old Master’s eyes.
Xia Yinian really wanted to say yes; her late return was indeed because of the Third Young Master.
If not for him taking her to return a favor, she would have been back much earlier.
However, thinking about the events at the secret estate, Xia Yinian didn’t feel it was right to quarrel with Feng Yan.
At least, she had indeed enjoyed her day and saw no need to deny it.
"No, how could the Third Young Master bully me?" Xia Yinian shook her head and sat down beside the Old Master.
"That’s good, don’t always call him ’Third Young Master’. Call me ’Grandpa’, and Ah Yan is your Third Brother."
The Old Master took Xia Yinian’s hand and gently patted the back of it.
"By the way, that Yifan boy is back. I’ve already warned him. If he dares to bully you again, you must tell Grandpa."
Upon hearing Feng Yifan’s name, Xia Yinian was slightly startled.
"Have you seen this boy?" The Old Master’s thick eyebrows creased slightly.
"Mhm." Xia Yinian nodded her head, "But it’s alright, weren’t the past issues all misunderstandings? Grandpa, don’t worry, truly, it’s fine!"
"Nian Nian is generous, that boy is lucky. There’s a banquet at the Feng Family tomorrow, and that’s why he’s been allowed to come back." The Old Master shifted his gaze to Feng Yan.
"If he dares to cause any trouble, Ah Yan will immediately send him away."
"Grandpa, I understand." Feng Yan nodded, "Your obedient granddaughter will see you to bed. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t disturb you."
As Feng Yan referred to Xia Yinian as the Old Master’s obedient granddaughter, Xia Chuxue just happened to come back outside.
Seeing the girl who constantly occupied Grandpa’s attention, her mood was understandably unpleasant.
Yet, Xia Chuxue stopped in her tracks with a smile still brimming on her face, giving off a naturally gentle and kind vibe.
"Go ahead, don’t linger here and be a nuisance." The Old Master waved his hand, not even noticing Xia Chuxue’s presence.
"Nian Nian, make sure Grandpa goes to bed early." Feng Yan didn’t forget to remind before turning to leave.
"I know, Third Young Master." Xia Yinian nodded.
"Call me Third Brother." The Old Master immediately corrected.
Xia Yinian looked at the Old Master, pursed her lips, and called softly.
"Third Brother."
It was only when her gaze landed on the doorway that she realized Xia Chuxue had already arrived.
Xia Yinian pursed her lips again, not intending to acknowledge her.
"Mhm." Feng Yan nodded his head and then turned to leave.
As for Xia Yinian’s "Third Brother", he did not reject it, nor did he show any particular liking for it.
That was just how Third Young Master Feng was, always with a hint of a smile at the corner of his lips, but most people could never guess what was really on his mind.
"Third Young Master." Xia Chuxue blinked, presenting her most satisfied profile to Feng Yan.
To her surprise, the man simply nodded without even glancing at her, passing by her side and leaving.
His attitude wasn’t particularly cold, but there was indeed a complete lack of warmth.
Xia Chuxue’s brows furrowed and her complexion darkened.
Was it an illusion? Why did she feel that Brother Yan was colder today than before?
Could it be that Brother Yan was unhappy because she spoke a few more words with Feng Yi?
Xia Chuxue knew that for the time being, Feng Yifan definitely wouldn’t expose her secret; he had his own plans, didn’t he?
What she was worried about wasn’t her identity being revealed, but that Feng Yan might have stopped liking her.