Seeing Qi Fang standing there timidly, Zhou Zhiruo could not help but smile. "This little sister truly inspires tenderness at first sight."
Hearing that, Qi Fang wore a strange expression. I'm already a mother, while you look more like a girl of sixteen or seventeen. You should be calling me sister, shouldn't you? She did not know that Zhou Zhiruo regarded herself as the principal wife, which was why she naturally addressed Qi Fang as little sister.
"You needn't be afraid. Come sit over here." Sensing her nervousness, Zhou Zhiruo comforted her gently. Qi Fang was destined not to become a rival, so it would be excellent to win her over now and have her wave the banner for her in the future.
Unable to make sense of the situation, Qi Fang could only sit beside her in confusion. The moment she settled down, she spotted a Brocade-Robed Young Master nearby gazing at her with a faintly amused smile. Startled, she hurriedly rose to her feet and looked at him warily.
Over the past few days, people had constantly reminded her that Hero's Island had treated her so well only so that she could serve the man before her.
Seeing Qi Fang's frightened expression, Song Qingshu suddenly felt mischievous. Imitating the Brocade-Robed Young Master's tone, he said, "Little lady, there is no need to fear. Stay by this young master's side from now on, and I guarantee no one will dare bully you."
When she saw him reach out as though to embrace her, Qi Fang paled in fright and hurriedly backed away several steps. "You... don't come any closer."
Song Qingshu chuckled. "Little lady, the room is only so large. Where else can you run?"
Zhou Zhiruo shot him an annoyed glare. "Enough. Stop frightening her."
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