Chapter 1360: I Want Her to be My Wife

Ou Xuyan and Ou Luoxi had been practising martial arts since they were children. Xuyan possessed an otherworldly air about her that was quite distinct from Yin Linger and Lu Ning. She wore a white retro-styled dress that gave one the impression of a beautiful fairy out of a wuxia story.

Lu Fan grinned happily upon seeing her. Wasnt she the Little Fairy he had been looking for all this time?

It had been ten years since they last met. Back then, they had met on a similar occasion as the one they were currently attending. The adults engaged in friendly chatter, dispersed around the living room while the children were left alone to play by themselves.

Lu Fan ran over to where Ou Xuyan stood and greeted her politely, Fairy Xuyan, so youre the daughter of Uncle Ous family. Im Lu Fan. Nice to meet you.

Ou Xuyan regarded Lu Fan with cool indifference. Im sorry, but do I know you?

Lu Fan was struck by a bolt from the blue. It felt like the world was collapsing in around him.

Not giving Lu Fan a chance to respond, Ou Xuyan turned around and left.

Ou Xuyan was not an ordinary girl anyone could have judged that from a glance. Contrary to ones expectation, Lu Fan was undeterred by his lack of success. Instead, he saw Xuyans lack of recognition as a challenge that he needed to overcome. Watching Xuyan walk away with her silky black hair swaying invitingly, a plan formed in his mind. Lu Fan was going to gain her attention, one way or another.

Zhou Jingjing was only four and already a glutton. She sat by herself on the soft carpet and gobbled up the plates of cake laid out by her short legs, one at a time.

The sweet, sugary treats disappeared under the hands of a master connoisseur. It was a delightful scene to watch.

Ou Xuyan liked Zhou Jingjing very much. Zhou Jingjing reminded her of her sister of whom Xuyan adored. Being the elder of two sisters, Xuyan found herself drawn to the younger girl and decided to bring her a fruit plate. Here you go. Try some of these fruits. You might like them as much as those cakes of yours.

Zhou Jingjing blinked, her large eyes widening to the size of saucers. Thank you sister. Ah, sister, behind you

Zhou Jingjing covered her mouth with her tiny hands, terrified.

Ou Xuyan realised something was wrong and spun around to take a look, but it was too late. The acrid smell of something burning assaulted her senses. Her hair had been set aflame with a lighter.

Behind her stood Lu Fan with the offending lighter, laughing uproariously.

A haze of red coloured her eyes. Ou Xuyan wanted nothing more but to punish the hateful boy who had set her hair alight, but before she could do so, she needed to quench the flames crawling up the strands of her hair. She did not want all her hair burned off.

Most girls like having long hair, and Ou Xuyan was no exception.

The commotion quickly attracted the attention of all the other children. Most of them panicked, rushing around like a flock of headless chickens, searching for something to put out the fire. Xuyan tried to extinguish it herself but could not do reach her back where the fire burned.

Zhou Pingan was the calmest of the lot. While the other children were screaming for help, he took a wet cloth and smothered the flames burning Ou Xuyans hair. An ember sought to escape the fate of its brethren and leapt out of the way, making for the delicate skin around Xuyans ear. Zhou Pingan wasted no time hesitating. With his other hand, he snatched the wayward spark out of the air, snuffing it in the palm of his hand.

The bearing and restraint of the Zhou familys young master were plain for all to see.

Its okay, dont be afraid. Zhou Pingan comforted her gently.

Ou Xuyans face was devoid of colour, a cold sensation prickling her skin. It had been a close call. If not for Zhou Pingans timely assistance, she could have suffered a serious injury. Aah Thank you She thanked Zhou Pingan softly.

Theres no need for thanks. Anyone would have done the same.

Xuyan, are you alright? At this moment, Xia Xiaofu rushed over nervously.

Mother, Im fine, Ou Xuyan assured, mourning the loss of her silken black hair. What was once a beautiful waterfall of inky black hair had been reduced to a shadow of what it once was. Now, her singed hair only reached the back of her nec