Chapter 123: The Xia Family of the Capital

He followed the red Mercedes for a full hour, yet they still had not reached their destination. There was no denying it—the traffic in this place was utterly damnable.

Zhang Xiaofan was speechless. How had he ended up following this girl here?

At last, ten minutes later, Xia Shihan drove into a residential compound. Once inside, Zhang Xiaofan immediately realized that the place was anything but ordinary. Every home was a detached villa. Given the location and the size of these houses, each one probably cost more than ten million.

This little woman was rather wealthy, it seemed.

Then a thought suddenly occurred to him. Could she be from the Xia family of the capital?

The Xia family was a top-tier clan on the same level as the Tang family. Compared with the Xia family, the Feng family of the Northern District was far inferior.

Thinking back to how calmly this girl had faced those men without showing the slightest fear, Zhang Xiaofan became more and more convinced that it was possible.

Still, there was no point dwelling on it. He would simply take things as they came. Meeting Xia Shihan was fate, after all.

The principles of destiny truly existed. When Old Man Qingyun had been dying, he had used the Heaven-Piercing Eye secret art and seen that Zhang Xiaofan’s destiny lay in Jinghai.

After arriving in Jinghai, Zhang Xiaofan’s fate had indeed changed. Most importantly, he had learned the secret of the golden light within his body and obtained the Nine Heavens True Dragon Art. That had undoubtedly become a turning point in his life.

Now, having just arrived in the capital, he had encountered Xia Shihan. Perhaps there truly was some higher will guiding everything.

Xia Shihan parked at the entrance, then pushed open the villa door and called toward Zhang Xiaofan in the car, “Come in… Oh, right, I forgot to ask your name. Should I just call you Bighead?”

“Bighead, your sister. My name is Zhang Xiaofan.” Zhang Xiaofan climbed out of the Hummer and gave Xia Shihan an enormous eye roll.

“That name is terribly ordinary…” Xia Shihan was deeply disappointed. She had expected Zhang Xiaofan to have a refined and elegant name. If not that, then at least something more imposing.

“I like it. What’s it to you?” Zhang Xiaofan replied irritably. What did his name have to do with her?

Actually, Old Man Qingyun had told him that when he found Zhang Xiaofan as a baby, there had been a small note beside him bearing that name. His parents had probably chosen it.

Although Zhang Xiaofan did not know who his parents were or where they might be, he had never disliked his name. Perhaps they had been forced to abandon him. Perhaps they had named him Zhang Xiaofan in the hope that he would live an ordinary life…

“All right. I just bought this villa. The second and third floors are mine, while the first floor is yours. How generous am I? You can live in a villa from the moment you arrive.” Realizing that Zhang Xiaofan seemed annoyed, Xia Shihan immediately changed the subject.

“Let me make one thing clear. I can stay here temporarily, and I can protect you, but I won’t take your money. I want absolute freedom.” Zhang Xiaofan paused, then added with a wicked grin, “Of course, if you’re feeling lonely and cold at night, I can keep you company.”

“You lecherous scoundrel!” Xia Shihan snapped coquettishly.

“That’s right. I’m a lecherous scoundrel. You can still regret bringing me here.” Zhang Xiaofan flashed her an impish smile.

“Hmph! Don’t think you can provoke me with reverse psychology. I’m not falling for that trick.” Xia Shihan wore an expression that suggested she had seen straight through his scheme.

Yet she also realized that, in a sense, she had just moved in with this man. If her grandfather found out, would he skin her alive?

After driving for most of the day, Zhang Xiaofan felt somewhat tired and could no longer be bothered arguing with Xia Shihan. He walked straight into the villa as though it were his own home.

The house was spotless, and it had every piece of furniture and appliance one could need.

He opened the doors to the three bedrooms on the first floor, chose the largest one for himself, took a shower, and then turned on the air conditioner. The weather in the capital was several degrees hotter than in Jinghai. After that, he switched on the computer in his room.

He entered the same online forum as before, but was slightly disappointed. There was very little useful information about the Yin-Yang Fish Stone.

Meanwhile, Xia Shihan was unpacking her luggage. She had never imagined that this arrogant man would take possession of the villa so quickly, as though it were his own home.

Had she really invited a wolf into her house?

Forget it. Once she finished unpacking, she would take a shower and sleep for a while. In the evening, she could go out and have some fun.

Ten minutes later, Xia Shihan had finally put away all her luggage. Carrying a sexy silver silk lace nightdress, she walked into the bathroom.

She had spent several hours on a plane, followed by a long drive through heavy traffic, and was indeed exhausted. A quick shower followed by a good nap sounded absolutely wonderful.

Zhang Xiaofan browsed the web for a while, but found nothing useful and shut down the computer. Suddenly, his stomach began to ache. Yet he could not find a bathroom anywhere on the first floor.

His gaze immediately shifted to the second floor.

Wearing only a pair of loose shorts and flip-flops, Zhang Xiaofan walked up the stairs.

He assumed Xia Shihan was resting as well. He cautiously poked his head past the entrance to the second floor and, seeing no one, boldly went inside.

After locating the bathroom, Zhang Xiaofan hurried toward it. But when he reached the doorway, he froze.

What had he just seen?

A flawless waist—perfectly smooth, without the slightest hint of excess flesh—and a pair of long, snow-white legs…

As for what lay above, Zhang Xiaofan no longer dared to look.

He was afraid that he might lose control, rush inside, and do something irreparable.

“Ah!”

In the very next instant, a high-pitched scream erupted from the bathroom, loud enough to shake the entire villa.

Xia Shihan quickly snatched up a bath towel and covered herself. Her face was first furious, then flushed with embarrassment.

“You… you… Who told you to come upstairs?” Xia Shihan felt as though she were about to go mad. Her flawless body, which she had preserved for more than twenty years, had actually been seen by this shameless lecher!

She wanted nothing more than to rush over and tear him apart.

“You shameless woman! Who takes a shower without locking the door? Ah, my eyes!” Zhang Xiaofan reacted extremely quickly and shouted just as loudly.

“You… turn around!” Xia Shihan realized that she could not let this man continue staring at her.

She would put on her clothes first, then settle accounts with him.

“Do you think I wanted to look at you?” Zhang Xiaofan rolled his eyes. Yet when he turned around, he still stole another glance.

Not bad. Quite full. And apparently untouched. Should he be the one to change that?

Seeing Zhang Xiaofan turn away, Xia Shihan immediately pulled the bathroom door shut. She quickly put on her nightdress, then stormed out.

“Zhang Xiaofan! Are you looking for death?” Xia Shihan glared at his back and shouted furiously.

“No… Why would I want to die for no reason?” Zhang Xiaofan turned around with an innocent expression.

But then his eyes went wide again.

That nightdress was certainly stylish. Yet why did she look even more alluring than before?

The short silver nightdress revealed her long legs, leaving the imagination plenty of room to wander.

Xia Shihan instantly realized something was wrong. Following his gaze, she suddenly noticed that she had rushed out too quickly. She was not wearing any underwear at all.

She simply had no such habit after taking a shower, and her underwear was still in her bedroom. She had not brought it with her.

“Don’t look!” Xia Shihan shouted at once.

Good heavens! She really had invited a wolf into her home.

No, she absolutely had to drive him away. How was she supposed to face anyone after this?

“Who’s looking at you? I’m about to burst. I need to use the toilet!” Zhang Xiaofan walked straight past Xia Shihan and hurried into the bathroom.

Ignoring everything else, he sat down and let out a long, satisfied groan.

“You bastard! You actually used my bathroom!” Xia Shihan felt as though she were about to lose her mind.

She was a germaphobe.

No. The moment that man came out, she would throw him out.

At that moment, Xia Shihan was already regretting bringing Zhang Xiaofan home.

But then again, she had been the one shamelessly insisting that he come along as her bodyguard, driver, and everything else.

She stamped her foot, then quickly ran to her bedroom and changed into the most conservative outfit she owned.

Afterward, she returned to the bathroom and waited outside for Zhang Xiaofan to come out.

“Phew…”

Five minutes later, she heard the toilet flush. Several dozen seconds afterward, Zhang Xiaofan emerged with a look of complete satisfaction.