108: Family has a gold mine

Wu Fan exhaled a puff of smoke and sent a wechat message: "Qian Ning, you're filming a movie and didn't even tell me?"

About ten minutes later, she replied: "Brother Fan, I'm sorry, I was just filming."

"I've been quite busy lately, filming until the wee hours every night. When are you coming to visit the set?" (Playful emoji).

Wu Fan extended his cigarette out the car window and flicked the ash: "Where are you filming?"

"Hengdian World Studios."

"How long will it take?"

"The director said we'll be here for a whole year."

Wu Fan flicked the cigarette butt three meters away: "Do you have many scenes with Yang Mi?"

Qian Ning frowned: "What? Do you like Yang Mi?"

"She's not bad. I've seen her variety shows; she's quite good at flirting and being cute. But I still like you."

Qian Ning pursed her lips and smiled: "Next time, if there's a chance, I'll introduce you to her. Excited?"

"Hahahaha... I'm still more excited to see you."

Qian Ning chuckled to herself: "Then come see me soon, okay?"

"What? You miss your big brother?"

"Yes!"

"Wait for an opportunity. I'm still a bit busy lately."

"Alright, I won't chat anymore. I need to go film."

"Mm, go ahead."

Wu Fan searched for Yang Mi on Toutiao, looked at her recent updates, opened a beautiful photo of her, and stared blankly for a while.

This woman was quite passable, especially her thick lips. Eating things with them must feel good, he thought.

Driving past Musen Clothing Store, he found the door tightly shut, and Zhou Ruyan was nowhere to be seen. Perhaps something really had happened at her home.

Wu Fan hesitated whether to contact her proactively. After much deliberation, he gave up.

Their relationship was merely one of mutual need. Wu Fan provided the money, and she provided her body. They had no other intersections in life.

He turned the steering wheel and headed towards the school.

Lin Daixi, that little girl, he wondered what she was busy with lately. She never contacted him proactively either. She really knew how to hold her composure.

Wu Fan knocked on the door of their ground-floor rental, and a clear voice came from inside, "Who is it?"

"Open the door quickly, it's time to play Honor of Kings. I'll carry you guys."

"Brother Fan?"

"Yes."

The door opened. It wasn't Lin Daixi, but Liu Lei.

Her hair was damp and draped over her shoulders, her almond eyes held a hint of spring, with a touch of charm.

She had just finished showering, and her cheeks were rosy and beautiful. She was only wearing a pink coral fleece bathrobe, and with every step, her fair thighs were revealed.

Wu Fan's gaze paused. He found her somewhat sexy. "Hello, Miss Liu. Where are Lin Daixi and the others?"

Liu Lei stepped aside. "Brother Fan, please come in first. Lin Daixi has been working hard on her English lately; the CET-4 exam is coming up soon."

"They should be back soon, it's almost time. Make yourself at home."

After she finished speaking, she turned on the hairdryer at the bathroom door and started blowing her hair with a rumbling sound.

Wu Fan said "Oh" and sat on the sofa, watching her blow her hair.

She blew it skillfully, occasionally tossing her hair, very feminine.

She saw Wu Fan's gaze and gave a sweet smile, "Brother Fan, what are you looking at?"

"Miss Liu, you're really good at managing a household."

"Ah? What do you mean by that?"

Wu Fan stood up, walked closer, and leaned against the bathroom doorframe, saying, "Nowadays, which girl still washes her hair at home? They all go to the salon."

His unintentional remark, however, stung Liu Lei's heart a little.

The atmosphere at school wasn't good now; girls took pride in finding rich benefactors, and most of the pretty ones had fallen into that trap.

All for the sake of a better life and owning nicer things.

Most importantly, they wanted to stand tall and have face in front of their classmates.

Liu Lei's boyfriend was a classmate, Zhou Tong, who wasn't financially well-off. When they were together, they always struggled financially.

They often argued over spending habits.

For example, Liu Lei liked watching movies, but Zhou Tong thought it was a waste of money.

He always thought that they could watch it online for free a bit later, so why spend that unnecessary money?

Even when they went to book a room, they often had conflicts.

Liu Lei's principle was at least the standard of a chain hotel, where hygiene and other aspects were relatively acceptable. But Zhou Tong would book small guesthouses next to the school.

He would even shamelessly joke, "Anyway, it only takes a few minutes, why waste a lot of money? It's all the same."

Many times, Liu Lei just frowned and endured it.

When she lay in bed, her body seemed to itch, her back seemed to itch, and she always felt something was off.

Looking at the panting, eager Zhou Tong, she felt like she was just completing a task, with no interest at all.

These past few days, they had fallen out again over her buying cosmetics and were now in a cold war.

Zhou Tong was narrow-minded, had a bad temper, and couldn't coax people. He was quite a troublesome person.

"Brother Fan, it's to save money. Washing my hair costs about twenty yuan."

She spoke very candidly, switched hands, and continued to blow.

Wu Fan took out his phone, directly transferred ten thousand yuan, and said, "Going to the salon to have it washed and blown can be a one-time thing, so you don't have to be so tired. From now on, your hair washing expenses, big brother will cover them."

Liu Lei didn't know Wu Fan had already transferred the money, and she smiled, saying, "How can I accept that?"

"It's nothing. I've already transferred a little money to you, just keep it. You deserve to have a better life."

Wu Fan's words brought a hint of emotion and warmth to Liu Lei's heart.

After she finished blowing her hair, she casually tied it with a floral fabric elastic band.

Only then did she walk to the coffee table and pick up her phone. Seeing the money Wu Fan transferred, her eyes lit up as she turned around. "Brother Fan, that much?"

Wu Fan transferred another ten thousand yuan. "Small change, here's another ten thousand for you. Let's make it fifty thousand. Buy whatever you like."

Liu Lei stared at him in a daze, actually not knowing what to say for a moment.

He was too generous.

Why was he so generous to her? Could it be that he was interested in her?

Or was his family so rich that he couldn't spend all his money, and he was just as generous to any woman?

Could he be the legendary 'big sucker'?

But he didn't look like that kind of person, did he?

After a few seconds of internal struggle, Liu Lei asked, "Brother Fan, why are you giving me so much money? I can't accept a reward without merit."

After she finished speaking, her face flushed slightly.

Wu Fan's face was expressionless, and he said earnestly, "The first time I saw you, I felt very good about you. I'm never stingy with people I feel good about."

Liu Lei pursed her lips and smiled. Maybe she should just accept it. This much money was a huge sum for her.

"Brother Fan, then I won't be polite, okay?"

"Just take it. Is it enough? I'll give you another thirty thousand to make it fifty thousand. Buy whatever you like." After he finished speaking, he transferred another thirty thousand.

Liu Lei was completely shocked. What kind of operation was this? "Brother Fan, does your family own a gold mine?"

Wu Fan laughed heartily, "I don't even care for gold mines; I find them troublesome. Liu Lei, do you want a gold mine?"

Liu Lei was puzzled, "Ah? Do you have a gold mine to give me?"

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