Ning Rongrong: I Just Want You to Call Me Elder Sister

"Zhuqing, don't worry!"

"Isn't Rongrong here too!"

"A mere hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins, Rongrong will help you pay!"

As Ning Rongrong spoke, she took out a Soul Tool inlaid with Sapphire, about to inject Soul Power to retrieve a Gold Soul Coin savings card, but Zhu Zhuqing gently pressed her hand down.

Zhu Zhuqing's red lips parted slightly.

"Rongrong, thank you for your kindness, but I can't accept it."

"I want to earn this money myself. It doesn't matter if it takes longer. I can't always rely on others, whether it's you, or... that coward Dai Mubai."

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head, her eyes filled with stubbornness.

She wasn't foolish.

Once she accepted Ning Rongrong's financial aid, this favor would become an invisible chain, making her unable to hold her head up in this friendship.

She didn't want their friendship to be tainted by money.

If she accepted Ning Rongrong's favor today, she might be asked to repay it in another way in the future, and she, Zhu Zhuqing, was worst at owing favors.

What's more, Ning Rongrong's spoiled tone just now, and the invisible "price" behind this sponsorship, kept her on edge.

Ning Rongrong's feelings for Li Xiaoyao, and the way he just mentioned "Sister Zhuqing," made her vaguely sense something was wrong.

Li Xiaoyao was mysterious and unpredictable, and Ning Rongrong was always full of tricks. With these two together, who knew if this "sponsorship" would be another scheme to tie her down?

She had escaped from the Star Luo Empire precisely to break free from her family's control and the fate of death in the future. If she were to depend on others for a mere hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins now, wouldn't her refusal of Zhu Zhuyun's humiliating proposal for "two sisters to serve Dai Weisi together" become a self-deceiving joke?

"Sigh! Sister Zhuqing! You really are stubborn!"

"Since you've said so, then forget it!"

"Sister Zhuqing, if you really can't manage this money, then remember to come find me. This young lady's door is always open for you!"

Ning Rongrong pouted and reluctantly put away the Sapphire-inlaid Soul Tool, but inwardly, she had a few complaints about Zhu Zhuqing.

Did she really think stubbornness could feed her? A hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins wasn't a wild grass by the roadside that you could just pluck at will!

Zhu Zhuqing, who had escaped from the Star Luo Empire, was just a helpless twenty-seventh-level Soul Grand Master. She had neither family protection nor the support of a powerful individual. To earn a hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins on her own was simply a fantasy!

Besides, she wasn't asking Zhu Zhuqing to do anything difficult—she just wanted her to be a concubine to Brother Xiaoyao and call her "Elder Sister" from then on.

How outstanding was her Brother Xiaoyao? Gentle and caring, his strength and talent were unparalleled, and his family background was even more mysterious.

With both their families as backing, Zhu Zhuqing would never have to worry about the restrictions of the Star Luo Empire and her family's rules in the future.

Following her and Brother Xiaoyao, Zhu Zhuqing would not only have no worries about food and clothing, but could also use the resources of her and Brother Xiaoyao to quickly improve her Soul Power, and even have the opportunity to impact the Titled Douluo. This was a great opportunity that was hard to find even with a lantern!

But Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, flatly refused and talked about "relying on herself." What a stubborn blockhead!

The more Ning Rongrong thought about it, the more she felt Zhu Zhuqing was ungrateful.

Xiao Wu, who had a different idea from Ning Rongrong, nodded repeatedly from the side.

Xiao Wu reached out and put her arm around Zhu Zhuqing's shoulders, saying with great approval.

"Zhuqing is right! We girls have to be self-reliant and absolutely cannot let Dai Mubai, that lecherous tiger, look down on us girls!"

Ning Rongrong: (¬_¬)

Zhu Zhuqing: ┐(─__─)┌

Looking at Xiao Wu's carefree appearance--

The two of them opened their mouths slightly, wanting to speak but stopping.

Good heavens, truly good heavens!

If the fire isn't burning you, you don't know the pain. This is purely speaking from a position of no concern!

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing rolled their eyes in their hearts simultaneously, silently complaining about Xiao Wu eight hundred times!

Half an hour later, Zhu Zhuqing also adjusted her emotions.

She raised her hand and tidied the stray hairs at her temples, the fluctuations in her eyes completely gone, leaving only her usual cool indifference, as if Dai Mubai's "heartless abandonment" had never happened.

"Rongrong, Xiao Wu, it's getting late!"

"We should go back to eat!"

"Otherwise, your Brother Xiaoyao and Third Brother will worry that you two have encountered some danger!"

After speaking, Zhu Zhuqing took the lead, her voice calm and unwavering, but her steps were still steady.

Ning Rongrong raised an eyebrow. Seeing that her expression was not fake, she said no more, just followed silently--Zhu Zhuqing's self-healing ability was indeed stronger than she had imagined.

Xiao Wu, completely oblivious, skipped along and linked arms with Zhu Zhuqing, chattering.

"Yes, yes! We should go back to eat!"

"When we were outside the private room just now, I could smell the aroma."

"There must be food that Third Brother specially ordered for me inside, including Honey Glazed Carrot Rolls, Crispy Fried Carrot Strips, and Pulled Sugar Carrot Cubes coated with honey, all specialties of the Star Dou Great Forest. We must try them!"

Xiao Wu said, shaking Zhu Zhuqing's arm, her eyes sparkling, almost drooling.

"Heh! Xiao Wu, you really are a silly rabbit if you like carrots that much!"

Ning Rongrong helplessly held her forehead. She was also amused by Xiao Wu's carefree demeanor.

As the three of them returned to the private room, bickering and laughing, several exquisite dishes were already laid out on the table, their tempting aroma wafting through the steam.

"Sister Rongrong, you're back!"

Li Xiaoyao hugged Ning Rongrong as she rushed towards him.

"Brother Xiaoyao, Rongrong is hungry!"

Ning Rongrong nuzzled into Li Xiaoyao's embrace.

Her tone was full of tenderness and playful affection.

"Alright! Then let's eat!"

Li Xiaoyao said no more, carrying Ning Rongrong to the seat beside him, his tone extremely doting.

"Sister Rongrong, you must be hungry. Hurry and try this. I specifically asked the kitchen to make Glazed Sugar Steamed Egg. It nourishes qi and blood and is good for the stomach."

Ning Rongrong sat obediently, picked up a piece of egg custard, and put it in her mouth. The sweet, soft taste melted on her tongue.

Her eyes couldn't help but curve into crescent moons.

"Mmm! Delicious! Brother Xiaoyao, you eat too~"

Saying this, she scooped a spoonful with her spoon and offered it to Li Xiaoyao's mouth.

Their intimate interaction caused everyone present to exchange glances. Finally, it was the carefree Xiao Wu who broke the silence.

Xiao Wu plopped down onto her seat, picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a piece of carrot, and stuffed it into her mouth, praising indistinctly.

"Wow! So fragrant!"

"Third Brother, Zhu Qing, come and eat!"

On the other side, Tang San had already gotten up and moved to Xiao Wu's side. Seeing her eating with gusto, his eyes were full of gentle smiles.

He reached out and ruffled Xiao Wu's hair.

"Xiao Wu, eat slowly. There are still many carrot dishes you love, no one will snatch them from you."

Xiao Wu said with her cheeks puffed out.

"Mmm, mmm, mmm! Third Brother, Xiao Wu understands!"

Zhu Zhuqing secretly glanced at Li Xiaoyao and Ning Rongrong. Their loving appearance made a hint of envy flash in her eyes.