Gu Rong understood School Master Ning's meaning, and he had no objection to it; he also felt that directly giving money would be a bit insulting to the young man.
The potential and strength Jiang Yunzhou displayed were enough for him to be considered an equal.
With such strength, he must be extraordinary and view money as dirt.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen such a dilapidated place for a school.
Perhaps soon, he wouldn't even be able to catch up to the other party's shadow.
"Alright, leave this matter to me."
Returning to the small courtyard.
Jiang Yunzhou planned to personally cook a few dishes.
But after thinking about it, there seemed to be quite a few people. If he were to stir-fry, how many dishes would that require? How troublesome!
In the end, he simply set up a hot pot in the small courtyard.
"Zhu Qing, you come and help me. Rongrong, you go chat with your father and them. Say whatever you want to say."
Ning Rongrong naturally understood the meaning of these words, and she was a little touched.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong also understood, and their favorable impression of Jiang Yunzhou increased again.
"Teacher, is it really okay?"
"Go, go, go, don't disturb me while I'm cooking." Jiang Yunzhou waved his hand impatiently.
Ning Rongrong smiled brightly. From her perspective, her teacher was incredibly handsome, and it seemed he had already approved of her family.
Hmm, the teacher is alone now, so does this count as both sides having met the parents?
So happy, so excited!
After Ning Rongrong left, Jiang Yunzhou and Zhu Zhuqing got busy.
He was responsible for slicing the meat, while Zhu Zhuqing was busy washing various fresh vegetables and mushrooms. A dazzling array of dishes quickly filled the entire table.
Once the preparations were almost done, Jiang Yunzhou instructed, "Zhu Qing, go call them out to eat."
"Okay, I'll go now."
Ning Rongrong had clearly already communicated with Ning Fengzhi and the others.
At this moment, she was in a wonderful mood.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, who followed behind her, had slightly flushed faces, clearly very excited.
At this moment, both of them were smiling so broadly they couldn't close their mouths, and their gazes at Jiang Yunzhou changed repeatedly.
Once everyone was seated, Ning Rongrong raised her hand, wanting to take a couple of bites: "Teacher, everyone's here! Eh, what kind of eating is this?"
Jiang Yunzhou raised his hand to stop her: "Rongrong, don't eat yet. Go call Xiao Wu over to eat with us."
Ning Rongrong pouted, then stood up, "I'll go right now, but you guys better not sneak any food!"
With that, she darted off and was gone in a flash.
Jiang Yunzhou, of course, had his intentions in doing this.
When he mentioned Xiao Wu just now, his gaze lingered intentionally or unintentionally on Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong.
He was so direct, intentionally making a statement: Xiao Wu, he's protecting her.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong naturally understood the meaning in Jiang Yunzhou's words and nodded slightly.
He was the first to break the silence, speaking to Jiang Yunzhou, "Dean Jiang, this way of eating is truly novel and has a unique flavor. I, Ning, will also try it when I return to my Sect. May I ask if you could share the recipe for this soup base?"
Jiang Yunzhou chuckled, "Of course, it's just a combination of some spices and base oil. I'll write down a recipe for you later."
"That would be excellent."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, then added in a gentle tone, "Bone Uncle and I have both met that young girl, Xiao Wu. She gets along very well with Rongrong, and I also like this little girl very much."
"Hmm, Xiao Wu has good talent. I intend to take her as my disciple." Jiang Yunzhou followed up by stating his position.
"Haha, then I wish Dean Jiang an early fulfillment of his wish, to take her under his wing."
Ning Fengzhi raised his cup in a gesture, everything unspoken.
"Dean Jiang, if you ever come to Heaven Dou City in the future, have Rongrong bring you to my Sect's headquarters. I, Ning, have a gift to present, a small token of my regard."
Hearing about a gift, Jiang Yunzhou's heart immediately brightened.
Anything Ning Fengzhi gave would surely be priceless!
If he didn't need it then, he could just sell it, and wouldn't he immediately become a wealthy man?
His heart was blooming with joy, but he maintained a calm expression: "Hahahaha~ Sect Master Ning is too kind. How can I accept this..."
Ning Fengzhi, however, waved his hand and replied, "Consider it part of my daughter's tuition fee paid in advance. Please do not decline when the time comes."
"Heh heh, well said, well said."
Jiang Yunzhou smiled and agreed, his gaze sweeping over the table. He suddenly spoke to Zhu Zhuqing, who was diligently blanching meat: "Little Zhu Qing, why are you so unobservant?"
"Go, get my treasured fine wine. Today, I want to have a good drink with Sect Master Ning and Bone Douluo!"
Zhu Zhuqing was just about to pick up a blanched slice of meat when her movements stiffened at his words. She looked up, her beautiful eyes filled with grievance.
I'm busy serving you all and blanching meat. Did the mountain of meat piled in your bowls grow there by itself?
How can you call this unobservant?
Also, where did you get treasured fine wine? Wasn't all of that given to you by Ning Rongrong?
Teacher, please be a person!
"Yes, Teacher, I'll go right away."
Zhu Zhuqing put down her chopsticks and responded obediently, her mood not at all affected by Jiang Yunzhou's words.
After all, the teacher was still young and wanted to save face.
Before long, Ning Rongrong returned, pulling Xiao Wu along.
Upon seeing Xiao Wu, Jiang Yunzhou's brows furrowed: "Xiao Wu, it's only been a few days since we last met, how did you become so haggard? Are you sick?"
Ning Rongrong interjected, "Teacher, you don't know, when I went over, Xiao Wu was hiding under the covers crying."
Jiang Yunzhou's brows furrowed even deeper at her words.
When Xiao Wu saw Jiang Yunzhou, her eyes instantly welled up with tears, like a child who had suffered a great grievance finally seeing her parent.
Catching sight of Bone Douluo nearby, she was even more frightened and dared not move.
Jiang Yunzhou stood up directly, pulled her to the empty seat beside him, and had her sit down: "Don't be afraid. You can tell me anything. I've got your back. Let's see who dares to lay a finger on you. Hold back your tears, pick up your chopsticks, and eat!"
These words were both warm and domineering, making Xiao Wu feel very secure.
Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi exchanged glances, both smiling wryly.
They hadn't done anything, so being blamed like this was truly a bit unfair.
Ning Fengzhi coughed lightly, feeling it necessary to state his position and clear up any misunderstandings.
He directly took out a black card and pushed it in front of Xiao Wu, speaking in a gentle tone:
"Girl, you are Rongrong's good friend. You must accept this Meeting gift from Uncle. There's one million gold coins in the card, consider it your pocket money to buy whatever you like."
Xiao Wu suddenly looked up, her eyes wide with astonishment.
Was this a gesture of goodwill towards her? It must be because of Brother Yunzhou.
She suppressed the panic in her heart and politely declined in a low voice: "No, no need, Uncle. I, I have money."
Jiang Yunzhou, watching from the side, stared wide-eyed. This was one million!
To be honest, he was incredibly envious.
"Sect Master Ning gave it to you, so just accept it with peace of mind. Why be polite with him?"
He then turned to Ning Fengzhi with a smile: "Haha, Sect Master Ning, you see, you've really gone to a lot of expense."
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong immediately added, "Dad, are you looking down on Senior Sister Zhu Qing? Why didn't she get one?"
Ning Fengzhi's hand, which was picking up food, paused. He patted his forehead with a wry smile: "Oh, me, I'm getting old and muddled! Yes, yes, yes, everyone gets one!"
Saying that, he just as readily gave Zhu Zhuqing a card.
Zhu Zhuqing knew her teacher liked money, so she didn't stand on ceremony and simply accepted it.
Even if she didn't accept it, Jiang Yunzhou would surely persuade her to.
So, there was no need to beat around the bush.
Jiang Yunzhou waited and waited, but in the end, he received nothing.
He secretly pouted, grumbling to himself: "Rich tyrants, so unobservant. Everyone gets a share, but I don't, right?"