"Isn't this the old geezer... no, no, no... Sect Master Ning?"
"Long time no see!"
A smile curled at Chen Jue's lips as he slowly rose and walked lightly toward Sect Master Ning.
Seeing an honored guest arrive, the women around him blushed and shyly lowered their heads.
At the sight, an amused smile curved Ning Fengzhi's lips, and he spoke leisurely.
"You're quite something, kid. You actually managed to steal my daughter away!"
"And you're enjoying yourself with so many female classmates at once. What a carefree life!"
There was a trace of envy in his voice.
Chen Jue chuckled, light as the breeze.
"Oh, nothing special! And what do you mean, steal her away? I used perfectly legitimate means."
"Don't go slandering an innocent man!"
Beside them, Gu Rong's deep gaze first swept slowly over the youthful girls behind Chen Jue, each charming in her own way.
Then that complicated look quietly settled on Chen Jue.
"So you're Chen Jue, huh? You're certainly capable, having so many women!"
"I have no objection to that, but let me tell you, just because Rongrong likes you doesn't mean she can't leave you!"
"If you dare mistreat Rongrong, I'll risk this old life of mine to take her away, then settle the score with you!"
Gu Rong's words carried a hidden edge, a clear warning.
Hearing this, Chen Jue gave a faint smile to reassure him.
"Of course not. Don't worry. Rongrong is part of my life."
At that, the taut string in Gu Rong's heart relaxed a little, though the doubt in his eyes had not entirely faded.
He narrowed his eyes and gave Chen Jue an appraising look.
"I hope you keep your word. Otherwise, I won't let you off!"
Chen Jue's lips curved into a faint smile.
Then