Chapter 228 - Unwelcome Attention (2/2)

An Hao knew bad-mouthing Lei Xing was a definite no-no with Xiao Ting. So he immediately covered it up with a smile and said, ”Your sister was just so awe-inspiring hehe...” Before Xiao Ting could question him further, he shoved the box into her hands, ”Here, for you!” Then he looked off to the side as his face became even redder and mumbled, ”I made it myself...”

Xiao Ting was instantly pacified and opened the box, expecting to find a rare variety of a snack. But then she was stunned to see the jade panda, ”You made this?” She asked blinking at the miniature panda.

An Hao straightened up and smugly went, ”It was easy.” as he rubbed his nose. Xiao Ting looked up at him and saw that two of his fingers were roughly bandaged and went, ”You cut yourself?”

”Those were from something else!” An Hao swiftly responded, putting his hands behind his back, ”...So...do you like it?” He hesitantly asked as he studied Xiao Ting's face.

Xiao Ting eagerly nodded with a smile, ”I love it...It's adorable.”

An Hao's face lit up again and he beamed, feeling proud of himself. This was what he wanted. It was definitely the best idea to present the gift in person.

When Xiao Ting tried to balance the box on one arm so she could pick up the panda, An Hao quickly took the box and held it open for her with a smile. He had now completely forgotten about the unwelcome audience, he was just too busy watching Xiao Ting admiring his panda to care about them.

An Hao smilingly nodded and agreed, ”En, it is really adorable...”

Back in the peanut gallery, Bi Lo shook his head and quietly mumbled, ”He's completely lost.”

Lei Xing heard that and quietly snorted as she watched the adorable scene playing out with a smile.

{...He's definitely a lost cause hahahaha...}

Suddenly Lei Xing's expression fell when she noticed Prince Yi on the walkway on the other side of the courtyard. Lei Xing's bad mood instantly returned and she remembered that she wanted to leave. She looked at Xiao Ting and An Hao, who were still busy with their panda play and let out a breath.

{...Okay, he's just passing through...It's normal for him to pass through this area to get to the exit...It's not like he's looking this way, it's nothing...}

Lei Xing tried to focus her attention on the adorable duo, but then Prince Yi stopped and she could not help glancing at him and her heart skipped when she met his eyes again. She immediately looked away with knit eyebrows.

{...Screw this, I'm leaving -_-)'...}

Lei Xing turned to Xiao Ting's personal maid and ordered, ”Be sure to stay here and watch them.” With that said, she walked off, just as Prince Yi resumed walking himself, still looking her away and obviously aiming to turn the next corner towards her.

Lei Xing was speed walking, as fast as possible without looking foolish with an irritated frown on her face. She was not happy.

{...This is not being a coward, this is just me avoiding trouble...I don't understand this guy, I really don't., why won't he just leave me alone? >_

”Noble consort Lei, please wait!” A voice carried over just as Lei Xing was crossing the front courtyard, with the exit doors in clear sight. But that call ruined her plans, she had to stop. The last thing she needed was people trying to decipher what sort of drama was going on between them for her to rudely ignore Prince Yi's call in public.

So Lei Xing took a deep breath and then turned around just as Prince Yi stopped in front of her. She glanced off to the side, avoiding looking at his face and flatly went, ”Prince Yi” in acknowledgment.

{...There's nothing to worry about, I have plenty of chaperones...What am I even thinking? It's not like he's going to assault me -_-)...If he dared, I would personally destroy him before he could even try!...}