Douluo Continent: Ning Rongrong? Even a dog wouldn't chase her.

After saying that, Gu Yi closed his eyes, looking expectant.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's already flushed cheeks turned completely red. She was nervous and conflicted, but in the end, her curiosity prevailed.

She gently closed her eyes, pouted her pink lips, and slowly moved towards Gu Yi.

The next moment, Gu Yi felt a soft touch on his lips, and a unique fragrance wafted over him.

Ah!

Gu Yi was so startled that he opened his eyes and saw an incredibly beautiful face pressed against his.

Didn't you always kiss on the cheek before? Why this time?!

Before Gu Yi could think any further, that pretty face slowly moved away.

Zhu Zhuqing took several deep breaths before opening her eyes again and looking at Gu Yi, who was somewhat stunned.

"Now, can you tell me?"

Chapter 41 Two Women Competing

"tell you what?"

Gu Yi pretended not to understand and asked in return.

"Didn't you say that if I kissed you... well, you'd tell me what your grandfather thought of me?"

Seeing Gu Yi pretending to be stupid, Zhu Zhuqing immediately became anxious. Heaven knows how much courage she had mustered to kiss him just now, and now he was trying to act like a scoundrel to her?

"Just teasing you, who knew you'd be so obedient," Gu Yi said with a mischievous smile.

As he spoke, Gu Yi reached out again and wrapped his arms around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist.

But Zhu Zhuqing was unhappy. She angrily slapped Gu Yi's hands and said with some shame and indignation, "Hmph! Let go! I hate you the most!"

Is this something you can use to tease her?

That's terrible! She can't accept it!

"Haha~ Okay, okay, if you really want to know, I'll tell you."

"My grandfather didn't say anything, but that's already making his stance clear. If he's not satisfied with you, he'll definitely find a way to make me leave you."

"Besides, he wouldn't smile at you if he wasn't satisfied with you. He is, after all, a Title Douluo. Getting his smile isn't so easy."

Gu Yi explained with a light laugh.

"Really?" Zhu Zhuqing was a little stunned and asked tentatively.

"Of course, why would I lie to you?" Gu Yi whispered in Zhu Zhuqing's ear.

"Hmph! That's more like it. If you tease me again next time, I... I won't talk to you anymore."

Zhu Zhuqing gave a soft snort and threatened fiercely.

Seeing this, Gu Yi felt that she was becoming more and more adorable. He hugged her even tighter and rested his head on her shoulder, pressing his face close to hers.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't resist and just let him hug her. Her first kiss had been stolen by this guy, so what was wrong with a hug?

Just as the two were enjoying their tender moment, a familiar figure gradually walked onto the playground.

"Hmm? Ning Rongrong?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Ning Rongrong, who was standing not far away, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Wasn't she chased away by Gu Yi? Why is she back now? What's she doing back?

Several questions simultaneously surfaced in Zhu Zhuqing's mind, leaving her somewhat perplexed.

In her memory, Ning Rongrong was not the kind of person who could get along well even after being wronged.

But Ning Rongrong's next move completely stunned her.

After staring at her for two seconds, Ning Rongrong actually smiled at her and waved!

How bizarre! It's really quite bizarre!

This was so different from the Ning Rongrong she remembered!

Fortunately, she didn't stay long. She waved from afar and headed towards her dormitory.

"Gu Yi, this..."

Zhu Zhuqing was dumbfounded. She wanted to ask Gu Yi, but she didn't know how to ask.

"Don't worry about her. I don't know why she came back, but something's definitely up. Try to stay away from her."

Gu Yi gave a serious reminder.

He knew Ning Rongrong's return was definitely not for good, but he didn't know how to warn Zhu Zhuqing. He could only offer a word of advice and then take it one step at a time.

"Yes, I know," Zhu Zhuqing nodded in response.

"Alright, that's all for today. Go back and get some rest. See you tomorrow."

After saying goodbye, Gu Yi slowly released Zhu Zhuqing and turned to walk towards the boys' dormitory.

Zhu Zhuqing returned to the girls' dormitory. Since Xiao Wu had gone out to obtain a spirit ring, only she and Ning Rongrong were in the dormitory for the time being.

After entering the room, Zhu Zhuqing did not speak or look at Ning Rongrong, but instead began preparing the medicinal bath on her own.

Zhao Wuji had already given them the recipe and ingredients for the medicinal bath, so they could prepare it themselves after each workout.

Ning Rongrong sat on the edge of her bed, quietly watching her without saying a word, making the atmosphere in the room increasingly awkward.

However, Zhu Zhuqing did not pay attention. After taking off her clothes, she lay down in the medicinal bath tub.

But at that moment, Ning Rongrong broke the silence in the room.

"You two were so affectionate in the square just now. Have you already confirmed your feelings for each other?"

Seemingly out of curiosity, Ning Rongrong asked with a smile on her face and in a very calm tone.

Zhu Zhuqing was startled by her sudden remark, but she did not choose to answer. Instead, she ignored it and pretended not to hear it.

There's no need to report her relationship with Gu Yi.

Ning Rongrong waited for a while, and seeing that Zhu Zhuqing ignored her, she was not annoyed, and asked again, "You like him so much now, what would you think if he abandoned you one day?"

"He wouldn't. Don't even think about saying bad things about him in front of me," Zhu Zhuqing frowned and replied in a deep voice.

She originally didn't want to pay attention to Ning Rongrong, but she couldn't control her urge to refute her.

"No way?" Ning Rongrong pressed her right hand against her lower lip, feigning deep thought, and asked in return, "He liked me for five whole years, and in the end, it still turned out like this, didn't it?"

"That's because you didn't handle him well, what does it have to do with him?" Zhu Zhuqing replied dismissively.

"Really? What you said seems to make a lot of sense. Then I hope you can hold on to him and not let someone else snatch him away. Otherwise, I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it," Ning Rongrong reminded her sarcastically.

"Hmph! This is none of your business." Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly, not wanting to pay any more attention to her.

"How can it not be my business? I lost it, so of course I have to get it back myself. Even if I don't want it, you can't pick it up."

Ning Rongrong directly revealed her purpose and confronted Zhu Zhuqing.

"Ha! Then you should try it." Zhu Zhuqing replied dismissively.

Ning Rongrong's image in Gu Yi's heart has basically been shattered, so there's no possibility of her going back to him.

She's only asking for trouble and humiliation now!

"You don't really think you've got Gu Yi firmly under your control, do you?"

"How long have you known him? It shouldn't have been more than two months yet."

"How long has he liked me? A full five years! Do you really think his feelings for me over five years are so easily forgotten?"

"Although he seems indifferent now, do you think he might not change his mind if I show him some kindness?"

Ning Rongrong sneered, she was very confident in her plan!

In her mind, Gu Yi's attraction to Zhu Zhuqing was merely a novelty, and she didn't believe Gu Yi would take the bait if she gave him a chance.

"I told you, if you want to take it back, then come and try!" Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face darkened, and she replied coldly.

"Then you just wait and see."

As they spoke, the two stared at each other across the distance, and a faint spark seemed to fly between them.

But just then, the dormitory door was suddenly opened!

"Oh!"

"I am back!"

Xiao Wu excitedly pushed open the dormitory door and shouted into the room.

But soon, she sensed the intense tension in the dormitory.

She froze, looking at the two people in the room with some confusion, and tentatively asked, "Are you... alright?"

The next moment, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing answered in unison:

"fine!"

Chapter 42 Painted Bones and Flowers

The next morning the sun was shining brightly.

With such great weather, Gu Yi and the others ushered in the first day of their truly grueling training.

Just like in the original story, all their classes were taken over by Yu Xiaogang.

"Gu Yi, step forward!"

As soon as they assembled, Gu Yi received instructions from Yu Xiaogang.

Upon hearing this, he took two steps forward and stood at the front of the line.

"Gu Yi, your lesson today is very simple: defeat them all one by one. Can you do that?"

Yu Xiaogang glanced at Gu Yi and asked calmly.

“Of course,” Gu Yi replied with a light laugh.