"Yes, Rongrong was wonderful. I saw everything you did onstage."
Su Yu smiled and hugged her back, raising a hand to pat her back gently, his voice tender.
Just then, Zhu Zhuqing, Xue Na, and the others came over as well, their faces still faintly flushed but their eyes brimming with excitement.
Su Yu released Ning Rongrong and reached out to ruffle their little heads in turn, his tone approving:
"You were all wonderful. You fought brilliantly in your first match, and your teamwork is getting better and better."
Zhu Zhuqing lifted her chin slightly, a barely perceptible smile flashing in her eyes;
Xue Na and Long Ling'er smiled shyly and edged closer to Su Yu;
The other team members gathered around too, their faces glowing with the joy of victory.
Ye Lingling stood to one side, watching the lively scene with a gentle smile on her lips, and said softly:
"Your Soul Skills flowed together very smoothly onstage, especially Rongrong's support. Her timing was excellent."
"Naturally!"
Ning Rongrong lifted her little face proudly, then tugged at Su Yu's sleeve, her eyes sparkling.
"Husband-Brother, we won our first match. Shouldn't we have a proper celebration?"
Looking at their expectant eyes, Su Yu laughed heartily:
"Of course. Dinner's on me tonight. Order whatever you want!"
Ning Rongrong hugged Su Yu's arm and shook it gently, her eyes curving into crescents as she briskly began listing dishes:
"Then I want to go to that restaurant we used to visit! I want eight-treasure duck, typhoon-shelter crab, a gathering of heroes, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, and lotus seed soup..."
She grew more enthusiastic as she spoke, naming one dish after another, all her usual favorites.
Listening to her clear, bright voice, Su Yu's eyes filled with affection. He reached out and gently brushed a finger