You Can Really Come Over for Free Meals Often

Ning Rongrong did her utmost to show off her skills in the kitchen.

With a nimble turn, she went, "Oops! I accidentally bumped into Jiang Yunzhou."

Then, in a fluster, "Oops! I accidentally knocked over the bowl of water beside me. The water just happened to splash onto Jiang Yunzhou's collar."

"I'm sorry, Teacher! Let me wipe it for you!"

She immediately pulled out a little handkerchief and took the opportunity to reach for Jiang Yunzhou's abdomen.

Abs! Here I come!

She had rehearsed this seamless combo of "staging an accident plus copping a feel" in her head all night!

Left standing there alone, Xiao Wu looked at the kitchen that had suddenly become crowded and lively, at the chaotic yet strangely harmonious scene inside, and suddenly felt a strong urge to join in.

"Maybe... maybe I should go see if there's anything I can help with?"

She muttered softly, but her feet carried her over anyway. Leaning against the kitchen doorway, she felt a little envious, yet there seemed to be nowhere for her to step in.

Ning Rongrong tried again and again to "accidentally" spill water on Jiang Yunzhou, but he seemed to have eyes in the back of his head, always managing to avoid it precisely without making it obvious.

Ning Rongrong stomped her feet in frustration as her plans repeatedly failed.

After being "accidentally" bumped into once, Jiang Yunzhou had completely seen through the little girl's schemes.

With his movement skills, she wanted to touch him?

Unless he was willing, she would not even touch the corner of his clothes.

Zhu Zhuqing was still the most honest one. She silently chopped vegetables while watching Ning Rongrong's antics with cold eyes.

She said nothing, merely swung her kitchen knife with loud thuds. The sound of chopping suddenly grew several times louder, expressing her dissatisfaction as she clenched her teeth tightly.

It was not as though she had never considered copying her, but she ultimately gave up.

She could not help it. Her skin simply was not thick enough to match Ning Rongrong's!

Amid the chaos and flashing blades, four dishes and a soup finally came out of the kitchen.

The chaos came from Ning Rongrong, while the flashing blades came from Zhu Zhuqing.

The rich aroma instantly filled the room. Xiao Wu could not help swallowing; just the smell alone whetted her appetite.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong had long experienced their teacher's cooking. They had already served themselves rice and sat ready for the meal to begin.

"Xiao Wu, what are you spacing out for?"

With her mouth full of rice, Ning Rongrong called out indistinctly, "Go get yourself some rice! What, are you not hungry?"

Xiao Wu was momentarily speechless.

How could she not be hungry? She was just embarrassed! It was not like she was made of iron!

Jiang Yunzhou noticed Xiao Wu's awkwardness. To successfully win this girl over, he acted exceptionally considerate and proactively filled a bowl of rice before handing it to her.

"Here, I served you some already. Sit down and eat."

That one small gesture nearly moved Xiao Wu to tears.

The feeling of being cared for so thoughtfully, of being valued... really, she was done for!

"Th-thank you!" Even her voice was a little choked.

Jiang Yunzhou waved a hand casually. "Why be so polite? Come over whenever you want to eat in the future. I'll make sure you're full!"

Xiao Wu's eyes reddened again.

It seemed Ning Rongrong had not been wrong, and Zhu Zhuqing had not been wrong either.

He really was a good person!

Without realizing it, Jiang Yunzhou had received another good person card.

Of course, the sentiment behind this good person card was not entirely pure.

Right beside him was someone whose desire to become a rebellious disciple who seduced her master was obvious for all to see, constantly thinking of taking the position of the master's wife.

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The other did not make it as obvious, but she still secretly stewed whenever Ning Rongrong acted up.

Though it was noisy and chaotic, the room was filled with a comfortable, warm atmosphere.

That atmosphere made Xiao Wu feel relaxed, and she wanted to become part of it.

At the very least, she did not have to worry about her secrets being exposed in front of this man.

"So, does it taste good?" Jiang Yunzhou asked with a smile.

Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling. "It's super delicious! Can I really come over for free meals often from now on?"

"Of course. You're welcome anytime."

After they wolfed down the meal, every plate and bowl was completely empty.

Even when one's stomach was already full, delicious and nutritious food always made people struggle to eat another bite or two.

It was clear that all three of them had the potential to become seasoned foodies.

The difference between ordinary people and foodies was this: ordinary people got full after two bites, while foodies could still eat another two bites after they were full.

What had just happened was the best illustration of that.

After eating, Xiao Wu carried the bundles containing her new clothes and treasures back to Shilaike Academy.

Seeing Xiao Wu's cheerful face, Tang Shan, who had originally looked lifeless, immediately strode over to greet her.

But when he saw the exquisitely packaged shopping bags in Xiao Wu's hands, his brows instantly furrowed.

"Xiao Wu, why did you buy so many things?"

There was reproach and a hint of sourness in his tone. "How much did all this cost?"

Xiao Wu tilted her head and thought about it. These were all high-end goods selected by Ning Rongrong.

Without thinking much of it, she answered honestly, "Mm, all of this together probably cost two or three hundred gold coins."

"Two or three hundred gold coins?"

Tang Shan was shocked, and his voice rose several octaves. "Why did you spend so many gold coins just on these clothes?"

He had not begun making a business out of hidden weapons yet, so his life was still rather tight.

Two or three hundred gold coins truly counted as an enormous sum for them.

He immediately began lecturing her. "Where did you get so many gold coins?"

Then he suddenly remembered what Ning Rongrong had said before they left and hurriedly added, "Even if someone gave them to you, won't you have to return the favor in the future?"

Xiao Wu's good mood vanished at once. She felt that Tang Shan was meddling a little too much. Even if she had to return the favor later, that was her own business, was it not?

Why was he getting so worked up? Could he not stand seeing her have a few more pretty clothes?

For some reason, Ning Rongrong's brainwashing words surfaced in her mind.

He did not understand the situation at all, yet his first reaction was to blame her for spending too much money?

Ning Rongrong had forced these things on her. She had originally refused them too.

But Ning Rongrong had merely said flatly that if Xiao Wu would not accept them, she would just throw them away. Once Ning Rongrong gave something away, she never took it back.

What could Xiao Wu do? Was she supposed to throw them away just to save face?

Sorry, but Xiao Wu was not that kind of person.

Besides, she was not the only one who received gifts. Zhu Zhuqing had received items of equal value too, and she had accepted them as well.

Ning Rongrong was the sect's little princess. Her pocket money alone amounted to tens of millions; she did not care about two or three hundred gold coins at all, okay?

She casually threw out a hundred gold coins just to have Zhu Zhuqing help clean the place. What would Tang Shan think if he learned about that?

Xiao Wu suddenly felt exhausted. Too lazy to explain any further, she had no intention of telling him about Ning Rongrong's identity.

He did not understand her, nor did he understand the simple friendship between girls: I like you, so I'm happy to buy things for you.