Unexpectedly, Nangong Hao showed up unexpectedly.

When he saw Xia Ruoan, a happy smile immediately broke out on his face, and he greeted her warmly: "Ruoan, it's been a long time since we last met."

His gaze lingered on Xia Ruoan, his eyes revealing undisguised admiration, and he then exclaimed, "You still look so beautiful."

Hearing this familiar yet long-lost greeting, Xia Ruoan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, but she quickly came to her senses, "Yes, it's been a long time."

However, at this moment, Xia Ruoan seemed a little uneasy. She cautiously cast her gaze at Leng Zexi who was standing beside her, as if she was afraid that he would mind Nangong Hao coming over.

Nangong Hao noticed Xia Ruoan's abnormality and quickly explained, "I heard Ningning say that you were sick, and I was worried, so I brought some fresh fruits to visit you."

Facing Nangong Hao's sincere concern, Xia Ruoan said softly: "Thank you, in fact, my illness has improved a lot."

Xia Ruoan never thought that Nangong Hao would come to visit her just because he heard that she was sick.

Leng Zexi, who had been observing silently from the side, naturally noticed the slightly awkward atmosphere at the moment.

So, he said to Xia Ruoan in a considerate manner, "Ruoan, why don't you go to the garden and pick some vegetables first? I'll entertain Nangong here. I'll go in and help you pick more later."

Since he happened to be free today, Leng Zexi did not call the servants for help, but decided to cook by himself to entertain the little guests visiting his home.

Originally, Leng Zexi wanted Xia Ruoan to have a good rest and recuperate, but Xia Ruoan felt that she had recovered, so she took the initiative to take on the task of picking vegetables.

At this moment, the three children in the family were busy in the garden with Ouyang. They were responsible for receiving the visiting little guests.

The whole garden was filled with the innocent laughter of children, it was so lively.

On the table filled with various delicacies and drinks, the most eye-catching thing is the pot of brightly colored and crystal clear cherries.

They are like sparkling rubies, emitting an alluring luster and making people salivate.

Nangong Hao watched Xia Ruoan's back gradually disappearing, and a faint sense of loss welled up in his heart.

However, this brief gaze was soon interrupted by the sudden appearance of Leng Zexi, whose tall body just blocked Nangong Hao's sight.

Nangong Hao shrugged helplessly, as if to shake off the melancholy in his heart, and then handed the basket of fresh fruits in his hand to Leng Zexi.

"Are you angry that I came here?" Nangong Hao asked with a smile, looking at Leng Zexi's unwelcome expression.

Leng Zexi took the fruit basket expressionlessly, then handed it to Ouyang who had just walked in, and said calmly, "Wash it and let the children outside eat it."

Ouyang looked at the overflowing fruit basket, nodded slightly at Nangong Hao, and said with a smile, "So much fruit! I'll wash half of it first. It should be enough for everyone."

Leng Zexi, who was standing by, immediately interrupted and said, "Wash them all. The children can take the leftovers home and eat them slowly."

Nangong Hao couldn't help but roll his eyes when he heard this, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction: "You are really something, I just wanted to send some fruit to Ruoan, and this is not allowed?"

Leng Zexi refused without hesitation: "No! If she wants to eat fruit, I will buy it for her. There is no need for you to come here and show your courtesy."

After he finished speaking, a barely perceptible hint of possessiveness and vigilance flashed in his eyes.

Nangong Hao was stunned at first, then the corners of his mouth rose slightly and he chuckled, but that laughter was clearly mixed with a hint of bitterness and loneliness.

He shook his head slightly and murmured to himself, "Alas... you're still as overbearing as before! I really don't know what to say to you."

"In fact, if I had been as steadfast as you back then, even if Ruo'an had already gotten together with Zhou Mufan, I would never have given up so easily. Maybe I would be the one standing next to her now."

At the end of his speech, his gaze unconsciously drifted into the distance, as if he saw the beautiful possibility that he had once missed through the scene before him.

"Ningning is a child with her shadow. Her personality is exactly the same, and she is just as stubborn." Nangong Hao stared at the other person and spoke slowly.

Leng Zexi nodded slightly, expressing his agreement: "Ningning is indeed the most similar to her. After all, she was raised by her, so this resemblance is only natural."

"The other two children also bear some resemblance to her."

Nangong Hao's eyes revealed a hint of unwillingness, and he murmured to himself: "If only..." However, he was interrupted by Leng Zexi before he could finish his words.

"Nangong Hao, there aren't so many ifs in this world. Ruo'an and I are a match made in heaven, destined to be together!"

"When I learned she had broken up, I rushed back from a distant foreign country without hesitation."

"And you? You are in the country but know nothing about these things. This is enough to show that you two are not destined to be together." Leng Zexi continued to attack Nangong Hao mercilessly.

Hearing this, Nangong Hao gnashed his teeth in anger, but he couldn't help laughing: "Leng Zexi, do you have to be so hurtful with your words?"

Facing his accusations, Leng Zexi remained calm: "I'm just stating the facts."

"Now that you have seen the person, you can leave." As he said this, he actually ordered them to leave.

Nangong Hao stared at Leng Zexi with eyes wide open in disbelief, then plopped down on the sofa and yelled like a spoiled child, "Come on, I came here specially to visit you, so I'm a guest after all. You should at least be a good host and treat me, at least let me have a meal."

"Didn't you just want to see if she's doing well? Now you can see with your own eyes that she's doing fine, and we're very much in love."

Leng Zexi looked at the potential love rival in front of him with indifference, with no intention of welcoming him warmly.

"Young Master Nangong, are you still short of a meal?"

"I just wanted to eat the vegetables that Ruoan grew, so I came here at mealtime. Why don't you give them to me?"

"By the way, who cooked this meal? Could it be Ruoan? Where's your nanny? Could it be that you actually let Ruoan do the laundry and cooking?"

Nangong Hao continued to ask, with a hint of provocation and questioning in his words.

"Of course, I'll take care of things like washing and cooking. I think you should be satisfied now, right?" Leng Zexi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looked at Nangong Hao with a hint of sarcasm and asked back.

"You're the only one who would think this way and actually let Ruoan cook."

"You know, you can't even enter the kitchen. Every time you step into the kitchen, it's like setting off firecrackers, with pots and pans falling to the ground and oil, salt, sauce and vinegar flying everywhere. The whole kitchen is in chaos because of you."

"So in the end, there's no other choice. There's now a sign hanging on your kitchen door saying 'Dogs and Nangong Hao are not allowed inside.'"

Leng Zexi said to Nangong Hao while smiling.

Hearing this, Nangong Hao's face turned blue with anger, and his teeth chattered: "That was all a long time ago, why are you still bringing it up!"

"I don't care about that, but anyway, I'm staying here for dinner today. What's the matter? Don't you even want to treat me to a meal?"

"Or are you afraid that if I stay, I will steal Ruoan's heart?" Nangong Hao put on a shameless look and deliberately angered Zexi.

"What a joke! Why would I be afraid of you? I just find people as shameless as you really disgusting."

"After all, you are older than both Ruoan and me, and we are almost 30 years old. Ruoan and I are of the same age, and we have common hobbies and topics. You can't compare to us." An Gonghao looked at him and said.

After hearing this, Leng Zexi snorted coldly: "I'm afraid of you? What a joke! If you want to stay, then stay!"

After saying that, he walked towards the vegetable garden without looking back.

Ouyang couldn't help feeling a headache as he looked at Leng Zexi's back as he walked away.

He turned around, gently patted Nangong Hao's shoulder, and asked unhappily, "What the hell are you doing?"

"Didn't you agree to deliver the contract I left at your manor? Why do you seem to be coming all the way here just to see Ruoan?"

"Don't you know that doing this will easily annoy Leng Zexi?"

Nangong Hao spread his hands innocently and explained, "I was planning to give you the contract, but I stopped by to see Ruoan."

"After all, we haven't seen each other for so long, it's only natural to care about how she's doing. And how could I intentionally make Leng Zexi angry?"

Ouyang shook his head helplessly, muttering to himself: If I had known it would be so troublesome, I would have just sent someone to get the contract.

But the matter has come to this, and it is useless to say more.

"Where is the contract? Did you forget to bring it to me?" Ouyang urged.

"Don't worry, the contract is in my car. I'll get it for you in a moment."

Nangong Hao comforted Ouyang and added, "Actually, besides coming here to see Ruoan, I also have my own selfish motives."

As he said this, he winked at Ouyang.

Ouyang looked at Nangong Hao suspiciously and asked, "What's your purpose? Stop keeping us in suspense."

Nangong Hao smiled mysteriously and said in a low voice: "I just want to put a little pressure on Leng Zexi."

"Let him know that Ruoan is not without admirers, and there are many excellent men around her. Only then will he cherish Ruoan more and treat her better."

After hearing this, Ouyang was really at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

He pointed at Nangong Hao and half-jokingly scolded him, "Look, you're already so old, you should consider finding a partner and settling down. You just keep thinking about these things all day long..."

"Zexi and Ruoan will be fine with us watching over them. Zexi is sincere to Ruoan and will not let Ruoan suffer any grievances." Ouyang assured him.

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