The Maid Jiang Nannan Who Came to Repay a Debt of Gratitude

"I'm truly sorry, Sister Qiuqiu."

"I was overthinking things. I'm really sorry."

"Given your generosity, Sister, I'm sure you won't blame me, right?"

Hearing Su Ming speak up, Lan Fozu took the opportunity to apologize to Nan Qiuqiu.

Although she put on a convincing show on the surface,

there was no sincerity at all in her apology, and she even put Nan Qiuqiu on the spot.

Most importantly, Lan Fozu's expression was so natural that it was impossible to get angry at her.

She had that pitiful, innocent green-tea air that made people soften easily and feel the urge to protect her.

Fine. Just don't let me find an opportunity. Nan Qiuqiu shot her a fierce glare.

But once she remembered that Su Ming was still there, she immediately reined herself in and assumed a gracious, generous posture.

"Sister, what are you saying? How could I possibly get angry over something like this?"

"Didn't I just say it? Since you're Su Ming's little sister, you're my little sister too."

"We're family. No matter what you think, if you need help, just say the word and your sister will come help..."

As expected of someone from a major sect—and someone prepared to fight for a husband—she quickly steadied herself, as though their earlier conflict had never happened.

It seemed she was preparing for a prolonged battle, taking things slowly as she plotted her next move.

I don't believe you can keep enduring this forever! Lan Fozu thought, raising her opinion of Nan Qiuqiu slightly.

She had originally assumed Nan Qiuqiu was just a paper tiger who would collapse at the first poke.

Now, however, it looked like there would be plenty of clashes ahead.

Still, Lan Fozu had already prepared herself for this before coming here.

"That's right, we're family. As long as misunderstandings are cleared up, it's fine..." Su Ming said, acting the peacemaker.

Of course, he could sense the suppressed gunpowder in the girls' exchange.

But as he had said before, Su Ming could not directly involve himself.

They were both girls, and both were exceptionally proud ones.

If he laid their conflict bare, what would happen to their pride?

Besides, no matter which side Su Ming approached directly, he would make the other girl terribly sad.

Making girls sad was something Su Ming absolutely did not want to see or do.

More importantly, Su Ming truly understood what Lan Fozu and Nan Qiuqiu were thinking, as well as the meaning behind their current contest.

That was why he made no further move, merely continuing to act as a mediator and ease the tension between them.

Because both sides had the same simple goal: they each wanted Su Ming all to themselves.

Until that desire was crushed, the conflict between Nan Qiuqiu and Lan Fozu would be irreconcilable.

At a time like this, Su Ming naturally could not personally step in and mediate any further.

After all, if he did, wouldn't the other side see it as favoritism and tacit approval?

So what he had just done was already the limit of what Su Ming could do at this stage.

I hope Qiuqiu and Little Lan realize reality soon. Su Ming prayed inwardly.

Yet as he watched Nan Qiuqiu and Lan Fozu chatting like close sisters, his eyelid twitched violently.

"Young Master Su Ming, you're back?!"

Just then, the door to Su Ming's room was pushed open again.

A delighted voice came with it.

The newcomer was Jiang Nannan, whom Su Ming had met in Xuanyuan City and helped.

Compared to when they had parted in Xuanyuan City, Jiang Nannan was now much better in both temperament and mood.

But Jiang Nannan, who had come to see Su Ming full of joy, froze the instant she saw everyone inside.

My expression wasn't as obvious as Jiang Nannan's when I came over just now, was it? Nan Qiuqiu thought hopefully.

"Young Master Su Ming, who is this?" Jiang Nannan asked in confusion.

Her situation was actually far better than Nan Qiuqiu's.

Although Jiang Nannan had some affection for Su Ming, she had not reached the point where she had to fight for him like Nan Qiuqiu.

Of course, if she had the chance, Jiang Nannan would certainly fight for it.

That was why she had kept quiet about the rumors and gossip within the sect instead of taking the initiative to clarify them.

Yet for precisely that reason, Jiang Nannan had become an "enemy" in Nan Qiuqiu's eyes.

"Sister Nannan, this is Lan Fozu. She's my little sister."

After briefly introducing Lan Fozu's background, Su Ming changed the subject and asked, "Sister Nannan, why did you suddenly start calling me that?"

That was right—Su Ming was puzzled as to why Jiang Nannan had suddenly begun referring to him as "young master."

"This is what happened, Young Master Su Ming..." Jiang Nannan slowly explained.

It turned out that Su Ming had sent Jiang Nannan's family to the Heavenly Dragon Sect.

Because of that, even the Heavenly Dragon Sect's sect master, Yu Xingtuo, personally came out to receive them.

He had even guaranteed Jiang Nannan's mother's treatment, with none of a sect master's airs.

His attitude was so kind and so attentive that, naturally, it also had to do with Jiang Nannan's outstanding talent and beautiful appearance.

In Yu Xingtuo's view, she was the future wife Su Ming had casually saved while outside.

After all, he knew Su Ming had openly declared his intention to build a harem.

Those factors were also the key reason rumors had arisen within the sect.

After all, even if they did not know as much about Jiang Nannan's background as Sect Master Yu Xingtuo did, it was simply too easy for them to let their imaginations run wild.

"To treat my mother, the sect master put in tremendous effort and invited many physicians."

"He even waived the astronomical treatment costs for our family."

"I know that the sect master was so generous because of you, Young Master."

"Our family had already been left utterly impoverished by Mother's treatment. But so that I could repay you and the Heavenly Dragon Sect's great kindness as soon as possible, I chose to become your attendant first and slowly repay the debt."

"I'll take care of your daily needs, and during training, I'll be your best sparring partner..."

Jiang Nannan's attitude was utterly sincere.

This... Su Ming sighed softly and said nothing more.

It did sound perfectly reasonable, just like something written in those storybooks.

And there really was nothing wrong with it.

But Su Ming was certain Jiang Nannan had her own little intentions as well.

Still, this development had exceeded Su Ming's initial expectations.

Everything was just as he had thought before setting out: three girls made for quite a spectacle, and the days ahead were bound to be lively.