The Friendship of Gentlemen Is Clear as Water; the Friendship of Petty Men Is Sweet as Wine

Xiao Wu sat quietly to one side, neither speaking nor offering any comments.

"Zhu Zhuqing, thank goodness you helped me see sense. Otherwise, I really would have caused a disaster..."

Ning Rongrong let out a deep sigh after speaking, her voice full of relief.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing had brought her to her senses. Looking back now, Ning Rongrong shuddered at what might have happened.

If she had approached Qin Moyu with her previous restless, self-serving mindset, not only would nothing good have come of it, she would have left a terrible impression and utterly soured their relationship.

Zhu Zhuqing raised her eyes and said in a cool voice, "I'm glad you've thought it through. Rongrong, I've always wanted to say this: a relationship pursued with an ulterior motive never goes far."

"The friendship of gentlemen is clear as water; the friendship of petty men is sweet as wine. Gentlemen grow close through simplicity, while petty men part despite their sweetness..."

Friendship between gentlemen was clear and light as water, untainted by self-interest, and could therefore remain close and lasting;

Friendship between petty men, however, was often driven by profit, fragrant and intoxicating as sweet wine, yet once the benefits ran dry, the bond would break.

After saying this, Zhu Zhuqing looked earnestly at Ning Rongrong, her tone growing more solemn. "If your only aim is to get your hands on his immortal herbs, then I suggest you don't go."

"That would be irresponsible toward yourself, and a desecration of love..."

At this, Ning Rongrong froze slightly, carefully turning Zhu Zhuqing's words over in her mind. After a long while, she slowly nodded and said, "I understand what you mean..."

Zhu Zhuqing's meaning was simple and clear.

If Ning Rongrong was only going after Qin Moyu's immortal herbs, or even the