The Leaky Little Padded Jacket

Ning Rongrong cried out in surprise.

Then her eyes lit up, and she blurted out, "That's right, Dad! Did you bring any money this time? Hurry and give me a few million for emergencies first!"

Ning Fengzhi said, "Rongrong, you...!"

He was momentarily speechless, left a mess in the wind. This little padded jacket of his seemed to be leaking a little.

At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing also hurried over upon hearing the commotion. The instant she saw the two unfamiliar men, she entered a guarded state.

"Rongrong, who are they?" Aside from teachers, any unfamiliar man was enough to trigger her vigilance.

"Senior Sister Zhuqing, don't be nervous!"

Ning Rongrong quickly explained, "This is my father and Grandpa Gu!"

Upon hearing that, Zhu Zhuqing immediately relaxed and reminded her, "Since they're your family, how can you leave them standing outside?"

"Ah, right, right, right! Dad, Grandpa Gu, come in and sit down. I'll pour you some water." Only then did Ning Rongrong react.

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong exchanged glances, then walked into the courtyard with sighs.

They felt that Ning Rongrong seemed not to have changed at all.

Yet they also felt that her somewhat settled temperament was far beyond what it had been before.

After living together for so many years, even the slightest changes would leave traces behind.

For some reason, a sense of comfort rose in Ning Fengzhi's heart.

"Fengzhi, Rong Rong seems to have become stronger!" Gu Rong said quietly.

"I feel it too," Ning Fengzhi said.

After taking their seats, Ning Fengzhi began questioning her. "Rong Rong, do you know why we came? Are you hiding something from your father? And what do you need Gold Coin for?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes darted around. She had merely spoken without thinking just now.

What could she need money for? To prepare to keep her teacher, of course. What else could it be for?

But she had already guessed why her father and Gu Rong had come here.

Yet she could not tell them!

It's over, it's over. How am I supposed to get them to leave?

She looked at Zhu Zhuqing and transmitted her voice to ask for help. "Senior Sister Zhuqing, what do I do now? Save me!"

Zhu Zhuqing was helpless as well. "Rong Rong, does your stomach hurt?"

Though the answer came out of nowhere, Ning Rongrong understood at once.

"Ah!"

She immediately clutched her stomach, her expression pained. "Dad, Grandpa Gu, my stomach suddenly hurts so much. I can't keep you company! You've seen me already, so leave the money behind and go back first!"

Her acting was so exaggerated that all three people present fell silent.

Zhu Zhuqing raised a hand to her forehead, unwilling to get involved any further.

Gu Rong instinctively wanted to step forward and ask, but Ning Fengzhi stopped him with a glance.

Only someone who truly loved her would still be willing to play along with her even now.

"Rong Rong..."

Ning Fengzhi's expression darkened slightly. "Stop acting and answer my questions."

Seeing that she had been exposed, Ning Rongrong simply gave up pretending. "Dad, of course I need money to pay tuition."

Ning Fengzhi shot her a look. This brat was still playing dumb?

"Forget about the money for now. You know what I want to ask!"

"Aiya, stop forcing me! Without my teacher's permission, I won't say anything!"

Ning Fengzhi sighed and stopped pressing her.

"Fine. Then invite your teacher out. I'll have a talk with him, all right?"

"My teacher went out to handle something. He isn't here!"

Ning Rongrong craned her neck and added, "My teacher is the best teacher in the world. Don't you dare get any other ideas."

Ning Fengzhi suddenly had a bad feeling.

Had his daughter run into Yellow Hair? That would not do. If she would not let him meet the man, then he had to meet him.

"He really isn't here?"

"True and undeniable! If you don't believe me, you can ask Zhu Qing!" Ning Rongrong explained.

"All right, if you don't have anything else to do, then go back first. I still need to cultivate."

Gu Rong interjected, "Rong Rong, you can tell us what level you are now, right?"

"Grandpa Gu, you're the best. I'm level 29 now."

Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi both revealed looks of disbelief. How long had she been out, and she had already risen three levels?

They had never seen their daughter cultivate this diligently before!

Could it be that she had not met Yellow Hair after all, but had truly encountered a good teacher?

Thinking of the information they had received, their expressions immediately became colorful.

They absolutely had to meet this person.

Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi smiled at each other and nodded.

"Fengzhi, we'll just wait here for her teacher to return."

Ning Rongrong panicked upon hearing that and hurriedly tried to stop them.

"What? No, I don't agree."

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong had already come to an agreement. Did it matter whether Ning Rongrong agreed or not?

"Rong Rong, go cultivate. You don't need to worry about us."

"You're being shameless? How can you do this...!" Ning Rongrong looked utterly aggrieved.

She had no idea what Lin Feng would think when he returned and saw them.

What if he got angry and started to dislike her?

But she could do nothing about her father. They were refusing to leave, and she had no way to deal with them.

For a moment, the atmosphere became rather awkward.

Just as Ning Rongrong was at her wits' end, the courtyard gate was pushed open again. Xiao Wu skipped inside. "Rong Rong, Zhu Qing, I came to mooch another meal... Huh?"

Before she could finish speaking, she saw Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo in the courtyard.

Bone Douluo in particular—his heavy aura and sharp gaze made her feel as though she had plunged into an icy abyss, and her heart pounded wildly!

Her face instantly turned deathly pale, completely drained of color.

Seeing that something was wrong with her expression, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong hurriedly stepped forward to ask.

Gu Rong's expression tightened as he quietly said to Ning Fengzhi, "Fengzhi, there's something wrong with this girl."

Xiao Wu forced a smile. "Rong Rong, they are?"

"Oh, they're my father and Grandpa Gu. They aren't bad people. Xiao Wu, what's wrong?" Ning Rongrong hurriedly introduced them.

Xiao Wu did not know whether to laugh or cry. Of course they were not bad people to Ning Rongrong.

A wave of desolation filled her heart. It's over now. My identity has been exposed again!

No, what is wrong with this lousy village? A Titled Douluo shows up every few days. What are they trying to do?

The moment she met Gu Rong's eyes, she knew that he had seen through her.

"Rong Rong, I'm fine."

"H-hello. I-I suddenly remembered that I have something to do. I'll be leaving first...!" Xiao Wu turned and left without looking back.

"Huh? Xiao Wu, didn't you come to eat?"

"R-right, sorry! Rong Rong, my stomach suddenly hurts. I'm going back first!"

Xiao Wu fled in panic, and the tears she had been holding back burst from her eyes.

She ran all the way back to the dormitory at Shrek Academy, slammed the door shut, and wrapped herself tightly in her blanket, as though that were the only way to block out the terrifying gaze from outside.

She screamed wildly in her heart, Brother Lin Feng, you said you would protect me! I agreed to become your Disciple. Please, come save this little rabbit already.

At some point, Lin Feng had become her lifeline. He filled her In Mind.

Please, please, come save this little rabbit...!