"Xiao Wu, is Shrek fun?"
Ning Rongrong held Xiao Wu's arm and began to subtly brainwash her.
"Your academy is so ridiculous; everyone's hair is rainbow-colored like a palette, and those people's eyes are always leering! It's quite disgusting."
"Don't you think Zhu Qing is amazing? She beat that blondie so badly he couldn't fight back at all. This is all because of our teacher's guidance... ah, no, his excellent teaching!"
She almost let it slip, quickly correcting herself, "Our teacher is not only good-looking but also powerful. In his eyes, there's no one who can put up a fight!"
"Ning Rongrong, I also have my difficulties." Xiao Wu's eyes dimmed for a moment, and she lowered her head with a touch of sadness.
Zhu Zhuqing, standing nearby, added in a timely manner: "Teacher is a good person."
She suddenly remembered her initial misunderstanding and silent criticism of Jiang Yunzhou's actions.
But now she truly believed that the teacher, who was a bit greedy, a bit roguish, yet gave them his best without reservation, was a good person.
"Oh, let's not talk about that!"
Ning Rongrong timely changed the subject, pulling the two with energetic enthusiasm, "While we have free time, let's go shopping! Take whatever you like, I'll pay!"
"Oh, right, Zhu Qing, do you know Teacher's size? I want to get him a few sets..."
Zhu Zhuqing seemed lost in thought, then replied: "I don't know the exact size, only that Teacher said he is 18."
Ning Rongrong: ???
Xiao Wu: ???
Ning Rongrong's small face flushed slightly, and she changed the subject, pointing to the sword leaf bracelet on her wrist and shaking it, saying, "Ah haha, Xiao Wu, look, isn't this bracelet pretty?"
Xiao Wu: "Ah, it's so pretty!"
"It's a gift from Teacher as a sign of accepting me as his disciple! It has a hundred cubic meters of storage space inside! As long as you become Teacher's direct disciple, everyone gets one as standard! Right, Senior Sister Zhu Qing?"
Zhu Zhuqing truly admired Ning Rongrong's eloquent tongue, which could talk non-stop.
However, she still nodded cooperatively, elegantly raising her wrist to reveal the identical bracelet on her hand.
Things given by Teacher should be shown off to make people envious.
Xiao Wu looked at the magical and expensive storage bracelet, her eyes full of envy.
She really wanted one too!
Previously, all her luggage was kept in Tang San's belt, which was very inconvenient... She used to think nothing of it; after all, they had shared a bed for many years, and although nothing had happened, they were much more intimate than ordinary people.
But after being bombarded by Ning Rongrong's pronouncements of 'girls need to be independent,' 'need personal space,' and 'need boundaries,' she suddenly felt that she had done many foolish things in the past.
Although it was mainly because she was young and ignorant then, and too poor, forced by circumstances.
But now that she had grown up, she really shouldn't be so boundary-less anymore.
Ever since she had seen Jiang Yunzhou's composed yet slightly mischievous demeanor,
Xiao Wu began to reflect on her feelings for Tang San.
She now leaned more towards just seeing Tang San as a brother, no longer harboring any thoughts of developing a romantic relationship with him.
By midday, the three of them had their hands full with large bags.
Don't ask why they were carrying them by hand; the answer is that it gives the feeling of shopping.
Ning Rongrong was truly the little princess of the Sect, with abundant financial resources. When she saw something she liked, she just bought it.
She not only bought things for Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing but also added many household items to their courtyard.
When Xiao Wu saw the high-quality sanitary pads sufficient for a whole year, and a dozen sets of beautiful and exquisite new dresses, new stockings, new shoes, and various small accessories she only dared to look at before, her eyes reddened with emotion.
Although Zhu Zhuqing, as a noble young lady, never lacked money, this was her first time experiencing such large-scale spending, buying whatever she liked.
This time, Ning Rongrong picked out many styles of dresses for her, intentionally trying to change her fashion style.
She didn't refuse. If Teacher liked it, it seemed it wasn't impossible to change a bit.
However, spending someone else's money always made her feel a little uneasy.
She thought that she would just take better care of this junior sister in the future.
She had to admit, there was a difference in consumption levels between a wealthy Sect princess and an ordinary noble.
This should be the difference between a 'group favorite' script and a 'rags-to-riches' script, Zhu Zhuqing thought silently as she watched the excited Ning Rongrong and the moved Xiao Wu.
After they had bought enough, the three of them, carrying their bags, prepared to head back.
"Xiao Wu, you must be hungry too, right?"
Ning Rongrong affectionately held her arm, "Come eat lunch at our academy! Our teacher's cooking is delicious; I guarantee you'll want to eat it a second time after the first!"
Xiao Wu showed some hesitation and difficulty: "Still, still, maybe not? I'm afraid, afraid of being misunderstood..."
Ning Rongrong heard this, chuckled softly, and deliberately teased: "Misunderstood? Are you afraid your 'Third Brother' will misunderstand?"
"No, no, that's not it! Don't talk nonsense!"
Xiao Wu hastily denied, "Third Brother and I are just siblings! There's no such relationship between us!"
"Then what are you afraid of?"
Ning Rongrong struck while the iron was hot, continuing her brainwashing campaign, "Come on, come back with us! If he truly only sees you as a sister, he won't restrict your freedom. If he constantly tries to control you and interfere with you, then that proves he has other ideas!"
She shook her head, looking like a seasoned expert: "Oh, Xiao Wu, you need to be more aware!"
Ning Rongrong secretly snickered, very satisfied with the progress of her defection efforts.
If Jiang Yunzhou had heard this, he would probably have given her a thumbs-up—this disciple, her comprehension is truly high!
She even thought sweetly: If she successfully completed the task of Teacher 'abducting' Xiao Wu, wouldn't asking for a kiss as a reward be too much?
No, no, that's too fast. But touching Teacher's 'dog waist' should be fine, right?
Since she was so capable, Teacher would definitely like her even more!
When the three girls, laughing and chatting, brought Xiao Wu to the Supreme Academy courtyard, Jiang Yunzhou was indeed a little surprised.
These two disciples, their execution is impressive!
They refused to help verbally, but in action, they were swift and decisive. They 'abducted' someone back so quickly?
"Teacher! Teacher!"
Ning Rongrong chattered excitedly as soon as she entered the door, claiming credit, "Xiao Wu is eating lunch with us! Hurry and cook, remember to make extra! We didn't dare to eat anything in the city today; we've been waiting for your cooking on an empty stomach!"
Jiang Yunzhou looked at Ning Rongrong, who instantly made the quiet courtyard lively, and his mood lightened a few points.
"Alright then! This master will show off his skills again!" He readily agreed and walked towards the kitchen, tying on an apron.
Zhu Zhuqing immediately followed silently. She wanted to help out and also secretly learn from Teacher's cooking skills.
Ning Rongrong, of course, wouldn't miss such a great opportunity to get close to Teacher either.