Chapter 63
Rongrong, you have pimples!
Ning Shu's return stirred up quite a few rumors, but Ning Rongrong just snorted and didn't participate, going straight back to her room.
Inside the room, Zhu Zhuqing had been waiting for a long time.
Upon seeing Ning Rongrong return, she hurriedly went forward to greet her, "Rongrong."
She seemed to have something to say.
Ning Rongrong glanced at her and realized what Zhu Zhuqing wanted to ask. "Ning Shu's reputation in the sect is just that bad. Although I wasn't involved in what happened a year and a half ago, the tragedy that occurred made everyone resentful, so naturally they didn't like her anymore."
After explaining that she knew everything, Ning Rongrong added, "However, it seemed like Dad didn't tell me something just now, and I guess it's related to Ning Shu."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, indicating that she understood. "Rongrong, I don't think Ning Shu is the kind of person they describe. Even though we haven't known each other for long, she doesn't give me a bad impression. She just doesn't play by the rules and has a somewhat eccentric personality."
Zhu Zhuqing expressed her thoughts, believing that Ning Rongrong might not know many things. Putting aside what happened between Ning Shu and Ning Li, Ning Rongrong didn't even know the details of what happened between Ning Shu and Ning Li a year and a half ago. Ning Shu had now returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School openly, and neither the sect leader nor the sect elders had stopped her. This was enough to prove that in the eyes of the sect leader and the sect elders, Ning Shu had not committed any unforgivable mistakes.
Murdering fellow disciples is no small matter. As the sect leader, how could he possibly ignore it?
There is clearly something else going on.
Ning Rongrong is so smart, doesn't she understand what Zhu Zhuqing means? She withdrew her gaze, lowered her eyes, and frowned slightly. "Who knows about her? Anyway, she has a very strange personality and is sick."
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Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.
She shouldn't get too involved in other people's family affairs. Let it go, she knows the truth herself.
Ning Rongrong didn't want to mention Ning Shu anymore. She looked up, smiled, and took Zhu Zhuqing's arm, saying, "Alright, Zhuqing, let's not talk about unhappy things. I'll take you to the guest room so you can get familiar with the sect's environment. We'll be staying in the sect for another month or so!"
"Okay, I'll do as you say." Zhu Zhuqing nodded, without saying anything more.
And so, under Ning Rongrong's arrangement, Zhu Zhuqing stayed in the guest room closest to Ning Rongrong's room. Next, Ning Rongrong took Zhu Zhuqing to familiarize herself with the paths and environment of the sect. On the way, they happened to meet Ning Shu, who was helping an elderly woman with white hair out for a walk.
When Ning Shu and Ning Rongrong met, neither of them gave the other a friendly look.
However, both of them were among the best in the sect in terms of manners. Ning Rongrong stepped forward and playfully smiled at the white-haired old man, "Seventh Grandfather, why are you out here? It's cold now, you should take good care of yourself and keep warm!"
As she spoke, she took the white-haired old woman's other hand and asked, "When did you get back, cousin? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"
Upon seeing Ning Rongrong, the white-haired old man was overjoyed. He chuckled and said, "I'm the one who called Shu'er back. Rongrong, when did you get back? Why didn't you say anything?"
"I... I just got back!" Ning Rongrong said coquettishly.
"Haha, alright." The white-haired old man withdrew his hand, which Ning Shu had been supporting, and turned to look at Ning Rongrong. He took her hand and patted it, saying, "Rongrong, Grandpa knows there's some conflict between you and Shu'er, but Shu'er was called back by Grandpa today. You wouldn't want to embarrass Grandpa, would you?"
Ning Rongrong was speechless.
The white-haired old man smiled and said, "I haven't seen Shu'er for a long time and I missed her, so I took it upon myself to invite her back. Now the news of Shu'er's return has spread throughout the entire sect. Before long, those old men and women will come to question Shu'er. Rongrong, since you don't know what happened before, take this opportunity to find out."
Ning Rongrong was slightly taken aback. "Seventh Grandfather, it's me..."
She wanted to say something more, but the white-haired old man didn't give her the chance. He withdrew his hand, and Ning Shu immediately stepped forward to support his other hand. He tilted his head, smiled at Ning Shu, and said, "Shu'er, I'm sorry you've suffered this past year."
Ning Shu chuckled and shook her head: "It's nothing."
"You, you silly girl!" The white-haired old man pointed at Ning Shu and smiled helplessly, "Only you don't care at all what they say about you. If it were anyone else, they would go crazy!"
Ning Shu laughed and chose to accept the default option.
Wouldn't that be insane?
Wasn't the original owner just insane?
After speaking with Ning Rongrong, the white-haired old man was helped forward by Ning Shu. At this moment, it was Zhu Zhuqing's turn to speak. She bowed to the white-haired old man and said, "Senior."
Then, he looked up at Ning Shu, his eyes seemingly filled with unusual emotions.
The white-haired old man noticed Zhu Zhuqing's gaze and glanced at her again. "Rongrong, who is this?"
Upon being called out, Ning Rongrong quickly stepped forward and introduced, "Seventh Grandpa, this is my classmate and also my partner. Her name is Zhu Zhuqing."
"Zhu Qing, this is our sect's former elder, ranked seventh. You can call him Seventh Grandfather, just like I do."
"Greetings, Seventh Grandfather." Zhu Zhuqing bowed again.
The white-haired old man smiled slightly and nodded with satisfaction. "Rongrong, it seems you've gained quite a bit from running away from home this time; you even have friends now!"
"Seventh Grandpa!"
Ning Rongrong pouted coquettishly.
Although she knew the white-haired old man was joking, she couldn't help but retort, "You're making it sound like I have no friends!"
The white-haired old man laughed heartily, "I've watched you grow up, don't I know you? You're just like Shu'er, you don't have many true friends. The friends you bring home must be very close. Besides, this young lady's face doesn't look ordinary, she's destined for greatness!"
As he spoke, he even pretended to do some calculations with his fingers.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong quickly leaned closer to the white-haired old man and asked, "What about me? What about me, Seventh Grandfather? What do you think of my face?"
The white-haired old man stared intently at Ning Rongrong for a long while, then suddenly frowned and said, "Rongrong, you have pimples!"
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Ning Shu chuckled and turned her head away.
Zhu Zhuqing also coughed lightly to cover up her embarrassment.
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong quickly distanced herself, touched her face, and frowned, saying, "How could that be? I take great care of my skin!"
"Don't stay up too late!" the white-haired old man advised, then turned to Ning Shu and said, "Alright, Shu'er, it's time to go see Ning Li and the others."