Ao Tian was both amused and annoyed. It seemed Xiao Wu was really determined to have him help Zhu Zhuqing.
He thought about it and decided that helping Zhu Zhuqing wasn't a bad idea.
If he didn't help, Zhu Zhuqing might cave under pressure and choose to forgive Dai Mubai, sacrificing her own happiness.
Dai Mubai had offended Ao Tian, and how could Ao Tian let him be happy? Moreover, Ao Tian felt some sympathy for Zhu Zhuqing. On her first day in Soto City, she'd caught her fiancé with another girl in a hotel. It was quite pitiful.
Ao Tian nodded gently at Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu turned back, satisfied, and looked at Zhu Zhuqing again, saying, "Believe in yourself and control your own destiny. Screw the arranged marriage."
Zhu Zhuqing clenched her fists tightly, her pretty face showing a look of hope. She asked, "Xiao Wu, do you really have a way to speed up my cultivation?"
Xiao Wu nodded seriously, "Of course. Haven't you seen that I've already become a Soul Elder? Actually, I have methods to increase cultivation speed."
Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing was a little moved, Xiao Wu's expression became excited, and she continued to urge, "Where there is oppression, there is resistance! Screw Dai Mubai! Women's fate is in their own hands!"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes gradually became firm. She slowly and forcefully nodded her head and said, "Xiao Wu, then I'll leave my fate to you."
After Xiao Wu's persuasion just now, she had also figured it out.
No matter what, she could not forgive Dai Mubai. Even if she were forced to be with him, she would never forget what Dai Mubai did today, and she would never be happy.
Moreover, she and Dai Mubai had no emotional foundation to begin with.
So, when there was another, better choice, why wouldn't she choose it?
The smile on Xiao Wu's face gradually spread. She patted Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder hard and said, "From now on, you're my sister. If anyone dares to bully you, they'll have to ask me first whether I agree."
Zhu Zhuqing reached out and wiped away the tears on her face, and a smile finally appeared.
The shameless sounds from next door didn't know when they had stopped.
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze softened, and she exhaled deeply, feeling as if a heavy weight that had been pressing on her heart for years had suddenly lifted.
She thought of her childhood, when her fate had been predetermined, and she had been betrothed to Dai Mubai. In her family, she was unloved and uncared for; all her family's affection was focused on her older sister. And her fiancé was such a scoundrel. Remembering all the injustices she had suffered, a mocking smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's face.
To hell with fate! I will make my own decisions!
Having figured this all out, Zhu Zhuqing felt a sense of liberation. Even when she thought of Dai Mubai next door, cavorting with two girls, she didn't feel sad.
In her heart, that man had nothing to do with her anymore, so what was there to care about?
"Thank you, Xiao Wu," Zhu Zhuqing said gratefully.
"Don't say such things, it sounds so distant. I, Xiao Wu, declare that you are my sister from now on," Xiao Wu declared, patting her chest.
"Then, will I go to Shrek Academy with you?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
Xiao Wu glanced at Ao Tian and saw him nod. She then said, "You can come to Shrek Academy with us. If you don't want that guy to discover your identity, you can wear a mask all the time."
"Alright, Xiao Wu jie, I'll listen to whatever you say," Zhu Zhuqing said.
Hearing Zhu Zhuqing call her Xiao Wu jie, Xiao Wu was overjoyed. She excitedly said, "Na'er jie, I have a little sister now!"
Xiao Wu had always missed the feeling of being surrounded by a group of people at Notting Academy, all calling her Xiao Wu jie.
She had originally thought that after leaving Notting Academy, no one would call her Xiao Wu jie again. Unexpectedly, she gained a little sister today.
"Zhuqing meimei," Xiao Wu called out warmly.
Ao Tian was a bit speechless. This girl, Xiao Wu, really wanted to be a big sister.
Xiao Wu said, "Zhuqing meimei, I'll teach you how to improve your cultivation speed when we get to Shrek Academy."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and said, "Okay."
Now, she no longer had the cold expression she had before. In front of Xiao Wu, she was very well-behaved. Xiao Wu was her reliance now.
Xiao Wu stood up and pulled Ao Tian to a corner, whispering, "Ao Tian, can you help Zhuqing, my little sister?"
"Little sister already? You've only known her for a day, and you're already so chummy," Ao Tian teased.
"She's my sister now! So, are you going to help or not?" Xiao Wu shook Ao Tian's arm, using her coquettish charm.
Ao Tian's heart suddenly stirred. His gaze swept over Xiao Wu's body, and he chuckled, "You're the one who boasted. If you want me to help, it's not impossible, but you'll have to pay a price."
Seeing Ao Tian's seemingly greedy gaze, Xiao Wu instantly became guarded, clutching her chest with both hands. "You... don't even think about it."
"I haven't even stated my condition yet, and you're already refusing?"
"Alright, tell me, what's the condition?" Xiao Wu asked cautiously.
"My condition isn't that difficult. There are two beds, right? As long as you spend the night with me..."
"Don't even think about it. Sister Dong'er said I'm still young, you can't mess with me," Xiao Wu immediately refused sternly.
Ao Tian was speechless. What exactly had Bibi Dong taught this girl?
He sighed, "You're overthinking it. If I wanted to be mischievous, I could go back and find Dong'er directly. Why would I be interested in a little girl like you, who isn't even fully grown?"
"You spied on me while I was bathing?" Xiao Wu demanded furiously, her cheeks flushed red.
Ao Tian was stunned, unsure why Xiao Wu had suddenly said that. He shook his head, denying it, "Am I the type of person who would do that?"
"Then... then how did you know I hadn't... that...?" Xiao Wu asked, mortified.
"Didn't I see it the last time you had your period? It's only been a little over a month. It wouldn't grow that fast, would it?" Ao Tian said, exasperated.
"But Sister Dong'er said that girls in the Douluo Continent usually start at ten years old. I'm scared, scared that I'm different from others," Xiao Wu said, starting to sound sad. After all, no one wants to be an outsider.
"Actually, a rabbit without fur is quite cute too," Ao Tian comforted.
"Really?" Xiao Wu asked hopefully.
"Why would I lie to you?"
Ao Tian loved this girl's adorable, playful nature; he enjoyed teasing her.
"Let's get down to business. Since you won't agree, then there's no point in discussing Zhu Zhuqing's matter," Ao Tian said calmly, putting on a tough front.
"You really won't… do that to me?"
"I, Ao Tian, stand by my word. If I say I won't touch you, then I won't."
Xiao Wu bit her lip, her expression resolute, as if she had made a very difficult decision. She said, "Okay, I agree. After tonight, you must find a way to improve Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation speed."
Ao Tian snapped his fingers and laughed, "Deal!"
Zhu Zhuqing watched Xiao Wu and Ao Tian whispering to each other in a corner, unsure of what they were saying. But after a short while, she saw Xiao Wu walk back, a smile on her face.
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