Chapter 8 Has Qian Renxue gone mad?
A pang of grievance rose in the little golden retriever's heart, but remembering Jiang Nian's teachings, her expression remained unchanged.
She put down the things and left.
Her eyes were dark, devoid of any light.
Bibi Dong was stunned. Usually, Qian Renxue would cry and ask why she did this.
What was wrong today?
And what was with that hopeless look in her eyes?
Coming to her senses, Qian Renxue was already gone.
In the courtyard.
Jiang Nian looked at the little golden retriever's changed expression, curious about what she had given him.
Unsurprisingly, Bibi Dong must have scolded him.
But it seemed she hadn't said much?
"Jiang Nian?!" Qian Renxue's expression brightened upon seeing him, then she exclaimed happily, "Mommy scolded me much less today than last time!"
"Am I improving?"
Jiang Nian: "?"
After a half-second, he forced a smile: "Yes, I've improved a lot."
"The Holy Maiden will see your efforts sooner or later."
Qian Renxue agreed, waving her little pink fist earnestly, "If once isn't enough, then a hundred times, a thousand times, ten thousand times!"
"Jiang Nian, I will persevere!"
Seeing the little golden retriever's enthusiasm, he could only nod in agreement.
"Keep it up."
"Okay! See you tomorrow!"
With that, Qian Renxue skipped away. Although she had been scolded, she had learned to put herself in others' shoes.
A beating is a sign of love, a scolding is a sign of affection.
Mommy is very close to her~
Jiang Nian hesitated whether to enter Bibi Dong's boudoir.
He was afraid he would be served with a willow branch soon.
At this moment, an angry voice rang out.
"What are you still standing there for?!"
"Come in!"
Jiang Nian's heart skipped a beat; he could already feel the pain he was about to suffer.
Half a minute later.
"Teacher, can you not spank me?"
"Hmm~ No."
"Then please be gentle..."
"Xiao Nian, it'll be quick."
Soon.
Jiang Nian sat on the chair, wincing, watching the beautiful young woman in front of him eat.
Although it hurt a little, it didn't injure his flesh.
He'd probably be dead in a few minutes.
But... where did Bibi Dong get that meter-long ruler?
Dozens of golden "Virtue" characters were engraved on it.
Was she really going to win people over with virtue?
"Is this your suggestion?"
Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with disdain as she looked at him coldly.
Jiang Nian felt a little nervous, but his expression remained calm: "Teacher, I think..."
"Shut up! Still daring to argue?!"
"Throw these things out! You get out too!"
Bibi Dong scolded without any politeness. She felt nauseous just looking at Qian Renxue's things.
She didn't know what that guy was thinking, trying to use these things to move her?
It was ridiculous!
"Yes."
Jiang Nian knew that staying here would only increase Bibi Dong's annoyance, so he took away the food Qian Renxue had prepared and quietly closed the door.
Soon, Bibi Dong's anger subsided slightly.
Images of Qian Renxue's panda eyes and her clothes covered in flour and oil smears flashed through her mind.
For a moment, she felt a slight pang of emotion. But it vanished in an instant, replaced by even more disgust in her eyes.
"A divinely bestowed martial soul, wasting time on something like this, foolish!"
"Let's see how long you can keep this up!"
Bibi Dong snorted coldly, her anger rising as she looked at the food Jiang Nian had bought.
She felt this brat had too much free time; it seemed she needed to find him something to do.
…Jiang
Nian returned to his bedroom, looking at the inhuman, ghostly food Qian Renxue had prepared.
He was speechless.
This little golden retriever, who never lifted a finger in the kitchen, was making this?
Perhaps…he should try it?
She shouldn't be dead, right?
Jiang Nian hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to take the risk.
"Let's go, brothers!"
A few seconds later.
Jiang Nian's pupils contracted slightly, his left hand clutching his throat, his right hand frantically searching for water.
"Buhao! Is this an assassination attempt?!"
Thud.
Jiang Nian collapsed to the ground, tears of regret streaming down his face.
Luckily, Bibi Dong hadn't eaten him, otherwise she would have hung him up and beaten him for three days and three nights.
As for why it wasn't Qian Renxue?
Because he didn't dare.
Little Golden Fur had Big Golden Fur and Old Golden Fur protecting him, but what about him?
He couldn't very well say he was protected by the Heavenly Dao, could he?
Over here.
Qian Renxue, having left the Saintess Palace, skipped and hopped towards the Hall of Offerings. Golden Crocodile Douluo, who was secretly following her, stared wide-eyed, as if he had seen a ghost.
Why did their beloved pet seem to have become even more lively lately?
Could it be... that Jiang Nian's words really worked?
"Tap tap tap~"
Qian Renxue swayed her glittering golden hair, looked around the Hall of Offerings for a while, and then turned her head and saw Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile!"
"Ah~ Little Xue, I'm here."
The big guy chuckled and ruffled her hair, inwardly thinking to himself.
This little girl, she can still be so happy after being scolded?
Qian Daoliu slowly walked over, and seeing his precious granddaughter so happy, he couldn't help but feel happy too.
"Grandpa!"
Qian Renxue threw herself into his arms, then said with a grin, "Mommy scolded me again today, but I think she cares about me a lot."
Qian Daoliu: "?"
"Achoo!"
Jiang Nian sneezed, feeling a sense of foreboding.
Could it be that Bibi Dong was thinking of a way to punish him again?
Ugh... if it was stepping on his butt with high heels, that would be fine, but he couldn't bear anything else.
Time passed quietly.
Every day, besides attending classes at the Martial Soul Academy, Jiang Nian practiced swordsmanship and sparred with Bibi Dong.
In the evenings, he cultivated meditation techniques.
Occasionally, he would try his luck.
Life was quite leisurely.
However, the little golden retriever would come two or three times a week.
Bibi Dong, as always, would scold him angrily.
Jiang Nian learned to avoid her, only seeing her after his anger subsided.
However… once, when Bibi Dong was scolding Qian Renxue, the latter actually laughed happily.
This completely baffled both of them.
They were afraid she might have mental problems, to the point that Bibi Dong even doubted herself—had she scolded her too harshly?
If Qian Renxue really caused something serious, she'd probably be cleaved in two by Qian Daoliu's sword.
Before the steps of the Holy Maiden,
Jiang Nian wiped away his sweat, feeling embarrassed.
"Little…Little Xue, how are you feeling?"
Qian Renxue's chest heaved, and she said excitedly, "Mommy tasted a bite of my food today!"
"Jiang Nian, you're right!"
"Persistence is victory!"
"I've decided, you'll be my best friend from now on!"
"I'll protect you from now on!"
With that, the little golden retriever stood up proudly, hands on her hips, chin raised.
The bright sun made her look so sacred and beautiful.
Jiang Nian was momentarily dazed. He felt somewhat dissatisfied.
"You can only be the younger sister,"
Qian Renxue immediately scolded. "No way! I'm older than you!"
"Fine, fine, whatever you say,"
Jiang Nian thought to himself, secretly pleased. The little golden retriever was so easy to fool.
It seemed his "spiritual victory method" was actually working.
Persistence is victory!
(End of Chapter)