Chapter 61
Ning Shuzhang: The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School?
Leaving Shrek Academy, Ning Rongrong's mood improved considerably. She smiled as she boarded the carriage, holding Zhu Zhuqing's hand and remarking, "Time flies! It feels like just yesterday, and now it's winter. Zhuqing, by the way, I still don't know where you live. Don't you need to go home for the New Year?"
Family?
Faced with Ning Rongrong's question, Zhu Zhuqing simply shook her head, "My home is far away, and I can't go back during this short vacation."
Ning Rongrong nodded, not thinking too much about it. "Alright then, you'll come back with me this time. It'll be a good opportunity for me to introduce you to my family and expand your social circle!"
"Yes, thank you, Rongrong."
Zhu Zhuqing smiled and cast an envious glance at her.
Ever since she witnessed the grandfather-granddaughter relationship between Ning Rongrong and Senior Bone Douluo in the Star Dou Great Forest, Zhu Zhuqing had been filled with envy. People like Ning Rongrong, who came from a prestigious family and were favored by their clan, were far better off than her, who, despite being born into a prestigious family, had been instilled with the idea of vying for power and profit since childhood.
If she could be as willful as Ning Rongrong, with someone to protect her, how wonderful that would be.
Thinking this, Zhu Zhuqing didn't say much. Ning Rongrong looked at her, and although she was a little puzzled by the look Zhu Zhuqing gave her, she didn't bring it up. She just chatted with Zhu Zhuqing with a smile, trying to make the atmosphere more lively.
And so, the two chatted all the way, and soon arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Since it was her first time visiting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Zhu Zhuqing naturally had no choice but to follow Ning Rongrong obediently.
Ning Rongrong returned without any prior notice, saying that she wanted to give Ning Fengzhi and his two grandfathers a surprise.
"Young Miss".
Leading Zhu Zhuqing into the sect, the guards bowed respectfully to Ning Rongrong. Upon seeing Ning Rongrong, some immediately ran to report to the sect leader.
Upon seeing this, Ning Rongrong immediately stepped forward to stop the person who was about to report, cleared her throat, and loudly proclaimed, "No one is allowed to tell my father I'm back! I want to give him a surprise!"
The group exchanged glances before finally responding, "Yes, Miss!"
Ning Rongrong nodded in satisfaction and then pulled Zhu Zhuqing to her room.
Giving Ning Fengzhi a surprise is a matter for later; she needs to settle Zhu Zhuqing in first, and also put down her luggage.
Ning Fengzhi was in the main hall at this time. In the backyard, apart from some female relatives of the family, there was no one else. Ning Rongrong led Zhu Zhuqing straight to the backyard. On the way, they encountered many seniors who were rushing back to the sect for the New Year.
Ning Rongrong greeted them politely, and the seniors smiled and praised her. Ning Rongrong felt incredibly happy listening to them, until a voice appeared—
"Ning Shu is back too, did you know?"
"Huh? Really? She actually dared to come back?"
"She's not even a member of the sect anymore, how can you use the word 'return'? Go away, don't talk nonsense. When did she come to the sect? I haven't seen her at all!"
"Oh, I didn't see her either. I just heard that she went straight to the Third Elder's courtyard."
"Third Elder? That's true. Where else could she go besides the Third Elder when she comes to the sect? Could she be going to Ning Li's place? I heard that Ning Li was offended by that unfilial daughter Ning Shu last time, and it was quite a big deal. It's commendable that Ning Shu dared to come back this time!"
"Who can argue with that? You know, what happened over a year ago isn't even over yet!"
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