Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 1538 - 1527: Before Leaving

Ning Fan finally understood the old man's feelings back in the day; encountering such a silly disciple could really be infuriating."That's not right. Clearly, my aptitude is excellent."

Ning Fan shook his head, choosing not to dwell on those matters anymore.

"But I'm really dumb!"

Looking at Shangguan Cai'er's feigned ignorance and cuteness, Ning Fan laughed in exasperation, "I don't think you're dumb at all, you're too clever."

"I really am dumb."

Seeing Shangguan Cai'er's nonchalant attitude, Ning Fan was out of ideas.

Over the days spent together, the ladies gained a new understanding of Ning Fan, behaving naturally without the previous restraint.

Even Shangguan Cai'er dared to tease him.

"Ah, if you can't remember, let it be. Just don't practice haphazardly in the future."

Ning Fan added, "Ziyun, keep an eye on this girl from now on."

"Got it."

After speaking, Ziyun realized and hesitantly asked, "Young Ning, are you leaving?"

"Yes, I'm leaving tonight."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned. Ziyun's expression changed multiple times before she pinched Shangguan Cai'er's ear, reprimanding, "It's all your fault for not practicing well."

With that, Ziyun dejectedly continued, "It's also my fault for spoiling you before, making you so wilful."

Noticing the reproachful gazes from her sisters, Shangguan Cai'er paled and pleaded tearfully, "Young Ning, I'll work hard. Please don't go, okay? I can practice once more to show you."

Seeing Cai'er's tear-streaked face, Ning Fan panicked and hurriedly explained, "You've got it wrong. I'm not leaving because I'm angry."

Honestly, he wanted to tease this bold girl earlier, not expecting her to be so sensitive.

Seeing Shangguan Cai'er insistently asking for another chance, Ning Fan reminded, "Did you forget? I mentioned before that I would leave."

Shangguan Cai'er tearfully argued, "But didn't you say you'd leave tomorrow?"

Tomorrow happened to be the tenth day of his agreement with Ma Fei'er, and at Ning Fan's speed, he could return to Mo Family Village the same day.

But recalling something, Ning Fan had no choice but to leave tonight.

"There's an urgent matter I need to handle."

The ladies all tried to persuade him, "Can't you leave tomorrow?"

"I wish I could leave tomorrow too."

Ning Fan silently nodded in his heart.

Considering the emotional bond developed over this time, the night raid team would undoubtedly move again tonight, and Ning Fan might just go along.

"I should've dealt with this yesterday."

Ning Fan regretted, realizing today that the Hu Family still had branch relatives at Hu Family Village.

These people were both branches of the Hu Family and aware of the valley, making them impossible for Ning Fan to let live.

Because these branch members hadn't entered the valley before, Ning Fan forgot about them.

When he remembered, it was already the ninth day.

This was why Ning Fan had to leave tonight.

Actually, killing those people was effortless.

The key was to go unnoticed and avoid significant impact, requiring a carefully crafted plan.

Ning Fan finally managed to convince the ladies that he wasn't leaving early out of anger.

Seeing the still-sad Shangguan Cai'er, Ning Fan teased, "Cai'er, give your Young Master a smile."

But Cai'er's action surprised him.

After a kiss, she slipped away like a wisp of smoke, leaving Ning Fan muttering while touching his chin, "I have this function too, a kiss enhances martial prowess."

Judging by Shangguan Cai'er's displayed light technique, she completely surpassed Ziyun.

Watching Cai'er escape, Ziyun's eyes were full of envy, though she didn't have the courage, nor did the others.

Since Ning Fan's mind was made up, the ladies, despite their reluctance, could only bid farewell tearfully.

"Young Ning, can we see you off?"

"Did you forget who I am?"

Ning Fan smiled gently, then floated up to Qing Ming.

"Take care, everyone. I'm off."

The reason Ning Fan wouldn't let them see him off was because of this sea of flowers.

Within days, countless poisonous creatures spawned in the floral sea.

The Hu Family didn't restrict the slaves' freedom because of this sea of flowers.

The entire villa was encircled by the sea of flowers, making escape impossible.

Ning Fan loudly announced, "Young Ning, when will you return home?"

"When the spring returns and flowers bloom, we'll meet again."

After thinking it over, Ning Fan felt the time was too long, so he added, "Maybe in two or three months."

"We'll wait for your return."

As Ning Fan disappeared, Ziyun finally couldn't suppress her emotions, and tears streamed down her face.

"You bunch of fools."

Just then, a teasing voice interrupted the sadness of the ladies.

"Cai'er, when did you get here?"

"Just now."

Shangguan Cai'er said insincerely, this cunning girl hadn't left, quietly hiding all along.

"Now you know how much you'll miss him!"

Shangguan Cai'er, her eyes red, retorted, "Who told you all to learn so fast? If you hadn't, how could Young Ning leave so relieved?"

Hearing this, Ziyun suddenly realized, exclaiming, "Cai'er, were you pretending not to know on purpose?"

"You just figured it out?"

Shangguan Cai'er haughtily declared, "I learned these things at a glance. Unlike you fools who really thought I was dumb."

Finishing her statement, Shangguan Cai'er said in frustration, "Young Ning taught us the Light Technique and Healing Heart Method because he worried we might face danger. Tell me, if we were slow to learn and remained unable to protect ourselves, how could Young Ning possibly leave?"

Ziyun, stunned, responded, "Hearing you say that, it does seem true."

Recalling the past days together, Ning Fan indeed cared greatly about their safety.

He often asked questions like:

Are there any dangerous places here? Would poisonous creatures crawl into the courtyard?

"What's with 'it seems'? It's exactly that. So, you really are a bunch of big fools."

Listening to Shangguan Cai'er's scoldings, someone finally reacted, "You sly Shangguan Cai'er, if you knew, why didn't you tell us earlier?"

"Exactly. And now you blame us. Clearly, it's your problem."

...

As they listened to their sisters' complaints, Shangguan Cai'er's expression fluctuated before she defiantly argued, "What? You all have the nerve to blame me."

"Afraid Ning Fan might view them unfavorably, they acted like they were on adrenaline, clinging to Ning Fan all day. Even if I had told you, would you have listened?"

"This..."

The ladies fell silent, each showing a hint of embarrassment.

In truth, even if Cai'er shared her plan, rather than cooperating, they might have reported her.

No one knew if that would result in backfiring, causing Ning Fan to disdain them for their foolishness.