978 Perplexed and Smitten 38 (1/2)
”That's because he only raids tombs overseas. Just do your job as an archeologist properly. Stop fantasizing about such wild thoughts,” said An Xiaoning, who did not wish to talk more about the matter.
Wen Lele felt a little ashamed to see that An Xiaoning was much more knowledgeable than her despite the latter being two years younger.
Fan Shixin entered with a plate of chilled litchis and placed it in front of An Xiaoning. ”Young Madam, these are fresh litchis that Xiao Huang's mother brought back from her home especially for you and Young Sir. It's completely organic and unpolluted.”
”I can tell that they're going to be delicious just from the color.”
Just as An Xiaoning was about to pick up a litchi, Jin Qingyan beat her to it and said, ”Don't peel it lest you get your hands wet. I'll do it for you.”
An Xiaoning retracted her hand and said to Wen Lele, ”Have some too.”
Noticing that the litchis were too far away from her, she thought to herself, It's not like I haven't eaten litchis before, it doesn't cost much to get a bunch in the market.
”Nah, I don't like litchis,” she said.
An Xiaoning remained quiet, not bothered about whether or not she was speaking the truth.
Jin Qingyan placed a peeled litchi near An Xiaoning's mouth, which she then ate before saying to Fan Shixin in satisfaction, ”It really tastes superb. Please help me thank Xiao Huang's mother for her kindness.”
Fan Shixin smiled and said, ”Sure. She sent a huge bunch of litchis. The rest of the bodyguards have tried them too.”
”Shixin, get Xiao Bai to give Ms. Wen a lift home later. It's burning hot outside.”
”Okay.”
Just as Fan Shixin left, Wen Lele asked, ”Is he your butler?”
”You could say so.”
”Is he married yet?”
An Xiaoning shot her a glance and immediately knew what she was thinking about. ”No,” she answered.
”Could you introduce him to me then? He's dashing.”
Jin Qingyan and An Xiaoning had totally expected her to say that.
An Xiaoning smiled and said, ”Qingyan and I hate matchmaking for others. If you're interested in him, you may try talking to him yourself. We don't have any objections if he's willing to date you.”
Upon hearing her words, Wen Lele lit up with joy and excitement. She immediately stood up and said, ”I shall try talking to him about it, then.”
An Xiaoning let out a sigh upon seeing Wen Lele scurrying away.
”Why did you sigh?” he asked.
”How long was she your table mate for?”
”A year.”
”Must've been hard on you. Do you think Shixin would be interested in her?” An Xiaoning asked.
”Impossible,” he answered without hesitation.
”How are you so sure?”
”I don't know Wen Lele that well, but no one knows Shixin better than I do.”
Less than five minutes later, Wen Lele returned.
They could already tell the outcome from her expression.
”Ms. Wen, how did it go? What did he say?” An Xiaoning asked, nonetheless.
”He said I wasn't his type.” Staring at Jin Qingyan peeling a litchi for An Xiaoning again, Wen Lele snapped angrily, ”Can you two stop showing off your relationship and being so affectionate with each other publicly? It's such a torment for a singleton like me!”