In the girls' dormitory at Shrek Academy, the silence lingered for a long time.
Ning Rongrong stood by the window, her chin cupped in both hands. Her glazed eyes gazed at the azure sky outside, a jumble of emotions stirring in her heart.
She was not as silly and clueless as Xiao Wu. Naturally, Ning Rongrong had understood what Zhu Zhuqing meant...
Indeed, Ning Rongrong's initial desire to get close to Qin Moyu had carried a measure of self-interest.
She envied how Xue Ke and Dugu Yan had soared to the heavens in a single step, coveted the immortal herb that could transform the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, and coveted the Diary System's rewards...
But now, Ning Rongrong had figured it out...
"Zhu Zhuqing, I've made up my mind. Thank you for opening my eyes..."
A gleam flashed through Ning Rongrong's eyes. She raised a hand to tuck a stray lock behind her ear and said, "Honestly, when I first thought about approaching Qin Moyu, all I could see were those tangible opportunities..."
"I envied how easily Xue Ke and the others could grow stronger, but that envy shouldn't have been my reason for approaching Qin Moyu. That really was far too self-serving..."
As she finished, Ning Rongrong's glazed eyes lit up, and a smile blossomed across her face. It was a natural smile, no longer burdened by her earlier sorrow.
Zhu Zhuqing lifted her gaze, her cool eyes resting quietly on Ning Rongrong. She said nothing, simply listening...
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu was utterly bewildered. Her pale pink eyes shifted back and forth, her face full of confusion.
Huh? What happened?
So Rongrong had an ulterior motive for wanting to approach Qin Moyu?
How had I not noticed?
Xiao Wu sank into thought...
Just a few nights earlier, Ning