552. A Disciple's Gratitude

"Okay!"

Zhu Zhuqing's voice was filled with delight.

"Teacher, Shrek Academy is now collectively planning to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"Everyone and I are already on the way."

"Oh?"

A flash of understanding crossed Qian Renje's eyes; it seemed that things were back on track, at least on the surface. Yu Xiaogang and his group had high aspirations and wouldn't settle for an ordinary academy.

"Zhuqing, I've taken note of this matter."

"Is there anything else?"

Faced with Qian Renjue's concern, Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment, suppressing her guilt.

"Teacher～Rongrong and Xiaowl Wu said they miss you."

"Haha. Is that so?"

Qian Renjue couldn't help but chuckle, pondering for a moment before responding.

"Calculate the time and let me know when you'll arrive in Heaven Dou City; I'll come to see you if I'm free."

"Okay! I'll pass the message on to them!"

Zhu Zhuqing was overjoyed inside.

"Anything else?"

Qian Renjue continued to inquire.

"Well, actually, Zhuqing misses you too!"

As soon as Zhu Zhuqing finished speaking, she unilaterally cut off the connection.

"..."

The smile on Qian Renjue's face faded; it seemed his disciple had truly been spoiled by him.

"Brother～What's wrong with you?"

Hu Liena bent over the table, her face full of concern as she looked at him.

"Nothing, just Zhuqing contacted me just now."

Qian Renjue shook his head, casually replied, and was about to continue his work. But Hu Liena's soft body leaned forward, covering the intelligence report.

"Zhuqing? Nana thought brother was worried about Sister Xue causing trouble."

Hu Liena said with a hint of jealousy. Her family status, at least in terms of addressing, had dropped significantly.

"What trouble could she cause with Mom and the others watching?"

Qian Renjue rolled his eyes, looked up, and saw the charming and alluring face in front of him. He reached out and poked her delicate nose.

"Alright, get up quickly, you're pressing something down."

"Hmph!"

Hu Liena humphed, shook her head, and opened her teeth to bite his fingertip.

"Hiss!?"

Qian Renjue's arm trembled slightly. He felt Hu Liena gently suck and then let go after a moment.

"Brother～What Sister Ling Yuan can do, Nana can do too."

Hu Liena said coquettishly, her orange short hair tucked behind her ears, looking more spirited and fresh.

"..."

Qian Renjue stared at Hu Liena in astonishment, his index finger twitching slightly.

"Brother, do you want to try it now?"

Hu Liena exhaled a burst of warm breath, licking Qian Renjue's fingertip with her tongue, without explaining much. After all, she was well aware of the books in her room. She had a clear idea of which ones were missing, like a few "Instrument Playing Manuals." It couldn't be that they were stolen by the teachers, could it? That would be too outrageous.

"Cough."

Qian Renjue quickly pulled his hand back, rubbed it on his clothes, leaned back, and seeing the secretary about to climb onto the table, he hastily raised his hand to stop her.

"Nana, let's focus on the important matters first, and as for the rest..."

"Is brother going to refuse Nana?"

Hu Liena stopped her actions, looking at him pitifully. Unconsciously, she used her charm, her pink fox tail and six soul rings flickering behind her. Her fox ears trembled, and her eyes were full of coquetry.

"Nana, this place really isn't suitable. Let's talk about it when we have a chance."

Qian Renjue would try to accept it. But if things got too complicated, he was still a bit overwhelmed.

"Then brother, we've made a deal. Next time, you can't find an excuse to refuse again!"

With these words, Hu Liena reached out and grabbed Qian Renjue. He didn't refuse, allowing her to pull him closer.

"Brother～Did you hear me?"

Hu Liena said petulantly. She was the childhood sweetheart, yet others had taken the lead.

Was that fair? Her soul was the Fox Spirit.

But why did the women around her brother seem more like fox spirits than her? Those fox spirits were too bullying.

With the teacher and Sister Xue around, it was impossible to take advantage of the situation.


If she really wanted to make a breakthrough, she had to take the initiative!

Otherwise, her brother would be charmed by them, and she wouldn't get a chance.

"I heard you. When has brother ever lied to you?"

Qian Renjue nodded, shrugged his shoulders, and then took the initiative to pinch Hu Liena's chin, speaking softly:

"Nana, I understand your feelings. Give me some time."

"Hmm～Mmm!"

Hu Liena looked at the face so close to hers, reached out and hugged Qian Renjue's neck.

Her enchanting and alluring demeanor, combined with her innocent and simple milk fragrance, created a unique blend without any conflict, making her even more appealing.

It gave Qian Renjue a sense of returning to his childhood, as he was very familiar with that scent.

Hu Liena's jade hand climbed to his shoulder and slowly descended, guiding Qian Renjue's hand to where it belonged.

——

On the other side, after Zhu Zhuqing cut off the connection with Qian Renjue, her face turned bright red. Her heartbeat became disordered, thumping wildly.

"Zhuqing, what's wrong with you? Could it be that you said something outrageous?"

Ning Rongrong frowned as she looked at Zhu Zhuqing. Was this ungrateful disciple still not giving up?

"No."

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head firmly. What outrageous things? That was nonsense.


She just wanted to repay her teacher's kindness and show her gratitude.

On her own, she couldn't possibly repay the teacher's kindness from childhood to adulthood.

The best way to show gratitude and lasting respect was to dedicate herself and bear several healthy babies for the teacher.

In this way, she and her children could together show their respect to the teacher, which would be enough to repay the teacher's life-saving, nurturing, and educating kindness!

She could even help the teacher's wife with the children, as a form of compensation.

Zhu Zhuqing pursed her red lips and glanced at the unremarkable teacher's wife beside her, feeling confident.

"No? Then why is your face so red?"

Ning Rongrong was full of disbelief.

"I'm just happy," Zhu Zhuqing lied with her eyes wide open.

She then delivered the good news to them. "The teacher said that when we arrive in Heaven Dou City, we'll let him know, and he'll come to see us."

"Really? Zhuqing!"

Xiao Wu stretched her neck in surprise.

"Of course it's true. The teacher said it himself," Zhu Zhuqing said with conviction. She felt a bit guilty sometimes, as she occasionally used Rongrong and the others' names to take the heat.

But the results were usually good! They should be the ones to say thank you!

"That's great!"

Ning Rongrong's eyes were filled with joy, and she instantly forgot her previous displeasure. She no longer had the time to mind Zhu Zhuqing's scrutiny of her weaknesses.

"Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, let's speed up!"

"No problem, mother-in-law!"

"Don't call me mother-in-law, you ungrateful disciple! You must have done something wrong!"

Ning Rongrong huffed in anger. Offering help without a reason, either a thief or a robber, Zhuqing would never call her mother-in-law for no reason. Absolutely impossible!

"Haha."

Xiao Wu let out a delicate laugh. The fact that the thing around her neck was still there meant she still belonged to the Holy Son. There was no need to worry about anything else.

"……"

Zhu Zhuqing, with a red face, remained silent. She was just cheering herself up.