LWDC Chapter 100

Chapter 100: Ideal Type

Chapter 100: Ideal Type

Chapter 100: Ideal Type

Although Ning Fei still didn’t know what kind of trouble Duan Yunhong was brewing, he continued to do what he needed to do. Soon, one weekend, Ning Fei finally met Wang Haiyang in person.

Wang Haiyang himself had quite the scholarly air, but he clearly looked haggard. What was strange was that even though it was the first time he and Ning Fei had met, he seemed to be faintly hostile.

Ning Fei was a little puzzled, because he was very clear about the boundaries of his actions. Currently, in the eyes of this family, he should just be a pure young man with no family, no friends, but with a few merits. He usually went out with the team to perform tasks, and when there were no tasks, he wandered around the base. If he was in a good mood, he would hand out snacks to the children nearby. Just because he was more familiar with Liu Min and her children, he would specially grab a handful of snacks for her two children when he handed them out; if he happened to meet them in the cafeteria, they would eat together and chat casually; if Liu Min had heavy things that she couldn’t carry, Ning Fei would also lend a hand. Other than that, there were no more intimate interactions.

Of course, Ning Fei’s subtle guidance and instigation never stopped. He didn’t directly inquire about or demean Wang Haiyang’s treatment and conditions, but instead constantly praised him, praised him in every way imaginable, making it sound wonderful. This was not in line with the facts, but it put Liu Min in a difficult position, and she could only remain silent and force a smile. She seemed to be maintaining face with her default, but in reality, the more she heard, the more upset and annoyed she became.

Liu Min couldn’t complain about these things to Ning Fei, an outsider, and she was even less likely to tell other relatives. She could only tell her husband. This was also Ning Fei’s intention, to make them gradually realize that their current situation was not in line with their identity, and that they could no longer escape this problem; until he “forced” them to face it directly and solve it.

But now it seemed that this strategy had gone slightly wrong.

For example, Wang Haiyang would say: “Huichuan’s research institute mechanism is different from other bases, and the research institute is also different from the esper center, so don’t make wild guesses.”

He would also say: “Children always asking you for snacks is taking advantage of you, and it’s not good for their education. Don’t give them any in the future.”

He would even say: “Espers always face death when they go out on missions, which is different from us who sit safely in the institute doing research. You should rest more when you come back. I see other espers doing the same, conserving their strength.”

These words sounded polite, or at first glance seemed to be considering Ning Fei. But Ning Fei understood the scholar’s implication: don’t discuss my work anymore, don’t approach my family anymore, if you’re bored, go home and sleep and don’t bother others.

At first, Ning Fei didn’t quite understand why he had this attitude towards him. When he discovered that Liu Min was starting to avoid suspicion, he suddenly guessed the reason.

——Could it be that he thinks I have something for Liu Min…?

——How humorous, this scientist! Who exactly are you so confident in!

So Ning Fei found an opportunity and casually hinted to Liu Min—or rather, almost explicitly hinted—at his sexual orientation.

Liu Min: …!!!

Ning Fei looked at her expression and thought, don’t tell me you thought I was approaching your family because I was interested in Wang Haiyang? Although my ultimate goal is indeed him, it’s not in that way!

Besides, Wang Haiyang’s age, appearance, and personality… really didn’t match Ning Fei’s taste at all.

In any case, Ning Fei’s self-disclosure earned him a good news and a bad news.

Good news: Liu Min should have informed Wang Haiyang of this news, and Wang Haiyang dispelled his suspicion of Ning Fei’s attitude towards Liu Min.

Bad news: Wang Haiyang suspected something else!

Ning Fei really didn’t expect that this scientist, Wang Haiyang, had such a powerful divergent thinking. He was still waiting for the relationship to ease, but he didn’t expect that once, during a workday lunch, he happened to run into Wang Haiyang in the cafeteria, and something happened that Ning Fei still found incredible when he recalled it.

At that time, Wang Haiyang and two members of his team were there. Ning Fei saw them from afar and thought to himself that he had to squeeze in. However, just as he was about to go forward to say hello, Wang Haiyang, after noticing him, frowned and rushed over first.

“Ning Fei!” He was clearly angry, and he was so close that he almost looked like he was going to hit someone. However, after he shouted his name, he quickly lowered his voice, “What exactly do you want to do by approaching my son?!”

“What do you mean approaching your son…” Ning Fei was confused by his question and was a little stunned. “What are you asking?”

“Liu Min told me about your sexual orientation!” Wang Haiyang frowned tightly, staring at Ning Fei. “You give Fanfan so many snacks every day, and you tell him how amazing you espers are, making him chase after you. What exactly do you want to do? Fanfan is only five years old, don’t you dare have any crooked thoughts about him!”

“Huh?!” Ning Fei heard his meaning, and only one thought remained in his head, “Professor Wang, what absurd remarks are you making? Me towards Fanfan? Huh?!”

Ning Fei was so surprised that he wanted to laugh. He didn’t even have the heart to organize rebuttals, and a few surprised rhetorical questions just blurted out.

“Isn’t it?” Wang Haiyang of course saw Ning Fei’s astonishment, but he still insisted on his accusation, after all, he was eager to protect his child. “Stop pretending to be a good person, who would be so kind these days?”

“Professor Wang, I am gay, that’s right, but I’m not a pedophile!” Ning Fei was speechless. Many people had already noticed this side, and he didn’t want to attract attention now, especially not for such an absurd reason. “Your imagination is too rich, and your speculation is too ridiculous. I simply want to make some friends in a new place. Do you mean that I have to consider my sexual needs before I make friends with everyone? Do I have to declare before making friends, you, your whole family is not my type, then I can… uh?”

He was just talking non-stop, when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure in the crowd in the distance behind Wang Haiyang, and he suddenly paused, and his long speech came to an abrupt end.

Wang Haiyang was completely suppressed by his output, and he was stunned. When he stopped, Wang Haiyang subconsciously followed his gaze and turned to see what had happened.

Then he also saw the tall figure in the crowd, looking at him with a blank expression.

He said, “Ah, Director Duan…”

“Director Duan?” Ning Fei smiled meaningfully, and then leisurely threw out a “bomb”, “Well, my ideal type is someone like Director Duan.”

“Huh?!” Wang Haiyang turned back with a whoosh, his expression looking even more exaggerated than when he suspected Ning Fei of having ulterior motives towards his son. “What nonsense are you talking about!”

He was so shocked that he forgot to lower his voice, but Ning Fei’s tone was still calm: “Is it strange? Isn’t his appearance and figure worth being an ideal type?”

Wang Haiyang: “You’re just looking at appearance???”

Ning Fei: “Otherwise? Am I supposed to discuss research and development content and technical key points with him?”

Wang Haiyang: “…”

He was distracted for a few seconds, and in the end, he actually revealed an expression of “that’s indeed the case”.

He even subconsciously murmured and asked: “So, you approached us in order to approach Director Duan…?”

“Pfft, Professor Wang, I only just found out he’s your director, how could I have planned it in advance? Do I have psychic powers or something?” Ning Fei patted Wang Haiyang on the shoulder, “I think you should go find him and ask for a few days off. Everything you said to me today was like you didn’t think it through, go back and calm down, I can pretend I didn’t hear it.”

Wang Haiyang’s expression was stiff, and he was so embarrassed that he didn’t know what to do for a moment, standing there blankly for a long time. Fortunately, Ning Fei patted his shoulder and walked past him, not waiting there to see his awkward reaction.

Wang Haiyang calmed his mind and vaguely felt that everyone in the cafeteria seemed to be staring at him. He couldn’t stay any longer. He couldn’t even bother to eat, let alone turn around to find his colleagues, and hurriedly left the cafeteria.

As he moved away, the people who were quietly watching the fun turned their attention to Ning Fei, including the “Director Duan” who had been noticed by the two of them. However, Ning Fei acted as if nothing had happened and turned around to eat. He stared at the arranged dishes, skillfully took a plate, served food, and ordered dishes, the simple holster on his lower back appearing and disappearing as he walked. Until he finished serving and sat down at the table with his tray, he didn’t look in the direction of “Director Duan” again, but instead focused on looking under the table.

Someone who was completely ignored narrowed his eyes slightly.

“Ning Team!”

The call came from behind. Ning Fei quickly turned off the phone that was placed under the table and unlocked, and turned his head to find that it was a member of his esper team. They approached with a gossipy look and asked in a low voice, “What did that person want from you just now? Why did he look so angry, but in the end, he left without doing anything?”

“It’s nothing, just some misunderstandings.” Ning Fei smiled, “It’s already been resolved, he probably felt a little embarrassed, so he left.”

“It’s resolved just like that? That’s too fast.” The team members hooked their shoulders and laughed, “Understood, it must be that Ning Team’s ‘talking therapy’ was successful. Hey, Ning Team’s mouth is too poisonous, whoever provokes him is unlucky, usually at this stage the other side can’t resist anymore. When will others realize that Ning Team also knows ‘if you don’t understand reason, I also know a little about fists and feet’!”

“Very idle? You don’t eat and come to gossip about me to my face?” Ning Fei raised his eyebrows, “Did you learn to report the points in advance? Can you ever report a real point in time, instead of waiting until the zombies are in your face? And did you practice the coordinated standing positions? Don’t make me remind you which foot to step with, can you understand the way you’re walking?”

The team members: “…”

The team members: “Stop scolding, stop scolding.”

Several people looked at the sky and the ground, and silently dispersed, deciding to stay away from Ning Fei and go eat.

After they left, Ning Fei continued to lower his head and unlock his phone under the table.

The first message was what he sent: [Duan Yunhong is in Huichuan, seems to be the director of the research institute, check his identity.]

The reply from Yu Zhou: [I paid 4 million, be good, you’re the one who should go check.]