Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 66 My First Visit to Jinling After Rebirth

I put down my phone, and the room fell into darkness, with only the strip of light on the ceiling still faintly visible.

Ye Fan let out a long sigh of relief, feeling the hustle and bustle of the day settle down and be replaced by a peaceful warmth.

The next day.

Ye Fan stretched, the fatigue from the previous night had long since dissipated.

He carefully selected a bag of seasonal Fei Zi Xiao lychees and imported organic teething biscuits for infants, and took a taxi to Jian Jingli's house.

After the doorbell rang, a series of light footsteps came from inside the house.

As the door opened, Jian Jingli was wearing a pale yellow apron, with a few bits of flour still clinging to the ends of her hair.

Her eyes lit up:

"Perfect timing! My lychee pulp is just out of the pot!"

"Sister Jing's cooking skills are getting better and better."

Ye Fan smiled and handed over the gift.

When Jian Jingli took the bag, he noticed a faint burn mark on the inside of her wrist, which she must have accidentally left while busy in the kitchen.

"You're wasting money again!"

Jian Jingli glared at him angrily, but carefully put the teething biscuits into the snack cabinet.

"Beibei is teething recently, this is perfect."

She bent down and took a pair of brand-new gray slippers from the shoe cabinet. "These were specially prepared for you. Do they match our home style?"

Inside the restaurant, the amber-colored lychee meat glistened with oil, and the oyster omelet was fried until the edges were golden and crispy.

As Jian Jingli took off her apron, Ye Fan noticed a small patch of sweat soaking the back of her T-shirt. Sunlight filtered through the greenery beside the table, casting dappled shadows on the dishes.

"Try this red-braised fish, it was caught fresh from the market this morning!"

Jian Jingli placed a piece of fish belly on his plate. As she spoke, the corners of her eyes curved slightly. The once decisive and efficient career woman now even spoke with maternal tenderness in her tone when persuading him to eat.

The two chatted and ate in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Jian Jingli asked Ye Fan about her plans after the college entrance examination, and Ye Fan also inquired about the current situation of her e-commerce company.

Jian Jingli's company is not large, but it is managed quite steadily. However, the occasional hint of fatigue in her eyes made Ye Fan realize how difficult it was for her to support the company on her own.

After the meal, Jian Jingli quickly cleared away the dishes and then said mysteriously to Ye Fan:

"Xiao Fan, I'll go get you the gift I promised you after your college entrance exam!"

A series of light footsteps were heard, and then a small, heavy box was placed in his hands.

In his hand was a long, rectangular jewelry box made of dark blue velvet, which looked exquisite. He was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected it to be this.

"Open it and take a look!"

Jian Jingli looked at him expectantly, her eyes sparkling.

Ye Fan gently opened the box. Inside lay not the tie clip or cufflinks he had expected.

Instead, it's a brand new, sleek, and technologically advanced smartphone! The latest flagship model in the floral series, the Meizu 7, is quite valuable.

"Thank you, Sister Jing, I really like it!"

Ye Fan didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it directly!

I got home in the afternoon!

Ye Fan then received a call from Xu Wen, who agreed to sell the property to Ye Fan for 6 million.

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"Mom and Dad, I want to go to Nanjing tomorrow!"

"Shall we go to Nanjing now?"

"Yeah! I'll take advantage of the summer vacation to go there for a few days, and I'll check out Nanjing University first!"

"Alright, let's see if your dad or I will go with you!"

"No need, I can go by myself. Nobody needs to come with me. I'm all grown up, I won't get lost!"

Ye Fan bought a plane ticket for the flight from Xiamen to Nanjing for the next day.

Before leaving, Gu Ruoning gave Ye Fan 10,000 yuan and told him to be careful on the road!

7 Month 9 Day!

The morning sun had just dispelled the thin fog at Nanjing Lukou Airport.

Ye Fan and Liu Ruyan appeared in the arrival hall.

Both of them traveled light.

Ye Fan was dressed casually; Liu Ruyan wore a well-tailored beige suit skirt, paired with low-heeled pointed shoes, her long hair was tied up, revealing her elegant neck, exuding a capable yet charming aura, with a small carry-on suitcase beside her.

"Young man, shall we go straight to the hotel now?"

Liu Ruyan pushed up her sunglasses and looked at Ye Fan.

"Okay, let's settle in first."

Ye Fan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the slightly damp ground outside the airport. "It seems like it rained last night."

"Jiangnan is best enjoyed in the misty rain."

Liu Ruyan chuckled and waved to flag down a taxi.

The hotel I chose was a five-star hotel near the Hexi CBD, with excellent views.

Looking out from the floor-to-ceiling windows, rows of brand-new skyscrapers outline the city's vibrant skyline.

Ye Fan's gaze fell on one of the five-story buildings with a distinctive design and relatively independent layout—that was his target for this trip, the property under Xu Wen's name.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Ye Fan first called his parents to let them know he was safe.

He then opened QQ, and immediately a barrage of message notifications filled the screen: Zhao Mingzhe's dozen or so unread messages dominated the entire screen.

"You son of a bitch!"

"You're really not being fair!"

"You went off to Nanjing to have some fun without me???"

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Ye Fan replied to him:

"Good son, Dad has something to take care of this time, I'll definitely do it next time!" He also added a cheeky emoji.

Almost simultaneously, the message "The other party is typing..." appeared at the top of the chat box, followed by a barrage of messages from Zhao Mingzhe:

"Damn it!"

"Our feelings have faded, let's break off our friendship!"

"Unless you treat me to crayfish!"

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Ye Fan didn't rest and immediately dialed Xu Wen's number.

On the other end of the phone, Xu Wen's voice carried a hint of politeness and the relief of finally getting the money.

"Mr. Ye, you've arrived? You must be tired from your journey! I've prepared the contract and all the relevant property documents. How about we sign it at my company (in that building) at 10:00 AM tomorrow? After that, we can go directly to complete the transfer procedures."

"No problem, Mr. Xu, then tomorrow morning at 10:00."

Ye Fan's tone was calm, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

After hanging up the phone, Ye Fan looked at Liu Ruyan, who was tidying her clothes:

"It's all settled. We'll sign the contract tomorrow morning."

Liu Ruyan paused, a complex emotion flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Although she had been impressed by Ye Fan's boldness and the five million in start-up capital at the coffee shop that day, the upcoming acquisition of sixty million in real money still made her heart race.

She took a deep breath and smiled broadly:

"This young man is so decisive and efficient; this naughty auntie loves him!"

afternoon!

The sky cleared, sunlight shone through the clouds, and the air was moist and fresh.

With nothing else to do for the time being, Ye Fan suggested:

"It's still early. Since it's your first time in Nanjing, shall I take you for a walk along the Qinhuai River?"

"OK!"

Liu Ruyan readily agreed, took off her suit jacket, and put on a softer silk shirt:

"I've long heard about the charm of the 'Ten-Mile Qinhuai River'."

Ye Fan grabbed her hand and chuckled softly:

"You naughty auntie, aren't you afraid of getting hit on if you dress so flashy?"

She leaned on his shoulder, her eyes sparkling.

"I'm scared~, so my little man needs to hold my hand tightly."

As dusk falls on the Qinhuai River, lanterns are lit and painted boats glide by.

Amidst the sounds of oars and the glow of lanterns, ancient stone bridges and traditional Jiangnan houses with white walls and black tiles are reflected in the shimmering water, weaving a unique picture with modern neon lights.

The two strolled along the riverbank, a gentle breeze carrying moisture and a faint fragrance of flowers.

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