Douluo Continent: Getting Stronger After Heartbreak

Chapter 50 Engagement

"For Rongrong?"

"A deal with Dugu Bo?!"

Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe spoke almost simultaneously, but their focus was different, and so were their words.

"ah?!"

Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Jian, you went to make a deal with Poison Douluo? And you got poisoned?"

Qin Jian stroked her soft, long hair and said, "Don't worry, it's just a slow-acting poison. I know how to cure it. You were only willing to be poisoned by him in exchange for a treasure."

He gently touched Ning Rongrong's smooth cheek again and said, "That's something...very important to you..."

Even Ning Fengzhi was curious when he said that.

But Xue Qinghe didn't let him continue. She felt that if he continued, Qin Jian would ruin her plans.

"Teacher, I know Rongrong really likes Qin Jian now..."

She stepped forward, revealing a very sincere expression: "I don't necessarily want to break them up, but firstly, young emotions are unstable, and secondly, such an engagement is of great political significance to both the royal family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School..."

Ning Fengzhi frowned, wanting to say something, but Xue Qinghe continued to spread his hands and said, "If Rongrong is unwilling in a few years, we can still dissolve this engagement. What the royal family wants is just a rumor, a rumor sent to the entire empire."

"That means our royal family has the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Xue Qinghe then said to Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong, "I really don't want to make things difficult for you, and I believe your relationship won't change because of this."

She spoke these words frankly and openly, and they did seem to be nothing serious.

But this was a huge deal for Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong. How could a couple who liked each other not mind such an engagement? After all, Ning Rongrong would officially become Xue Qinghe's fiancée!

"I don't want to! I will never get engaged to you!"

Ning Rongrong grew angrier the more she thought about it: "I don't like you! I don't want to get engaged to you!"

"Rongrong, this isn't for yourself, it's for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School," Xue Qinghe said with a smile.

"Don't call me Rongrong, are we even close?!"

Ning Rongrong waved her hand and said, "I only want to marry Brother Jian! If you insist on forcing me, then I'll hug Brother Jian in the streets every day and make your royal family lose face!"

Although her childish words of venting her anger made Ning Fengzhi Sword Douluo and Emperor Xue Ye, who were present, both amused and exasperated, they were extremely damaging.

"This... Rongrong might actually be capable of doing it..."

Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly at Emperor Xueye and said, "It's all my fault for spoiling her too much. Please don't take offense, Your Majesty."

Emperor Xueye's expression remained calm, revealing neither joy nor anger: "Sect Leader Ning, you are too kind. Since Rongrong is unwilling, we can each compromise and forgo the engagement, simply spreading rumors as they arise, how about that?"

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly: "That works too."

Having come this far, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School really couldn't refuse, since they had been supporters of the royal family for so many years and couldn't really sever ties with the royal family.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong with a troubled expression, then sighed softly, "Then let's..."

"dad!"

At this moment, Ning Rongrong suddenly shouted loudly, attracting everyone's attention.

Then, Ning Fengzhi and the others widened their eyes...

Because Ning Rongrong suddenly pounced on Qin Jian at that moment, and her soft little mouth pressed directly against his!

Qin Jian's eyes widened slightly, and he immediately felt a warm, moist touch on his lips, as refreshing as jelly...

This was their first kiss!

It was an unexpected occasion and an unexpected time, but neither of them felt awkward about it; it was as if it should have happened all along…

Ning Fengzhi covered his forehead: "You've completely disgraced my old face..."

Xue Qinghe's face also twitched: "Rongrong really is..."

Emperor Xueye laughed heartily instead: "Qinghe, forget it, forget it. If we forcibly separate them, we'll become the villains. I don't want the Heavenly Dou royal family to become enemies with the future sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"yes…"

Xue Qinghe agreed, but his gaze did not fall on Ning Rongrong. Instead, it was fixed on Qin Jian's delicate face, as if he was pondering something.

"Okay..."

Qin Jian took it back first.

"There's no sound of wind anymore, Rongrong, you're really amazing..." he whispered with a smile in Ning Rongrong's ear.

Even he hadn't expected what just happened, but the feeling he had at that moment was something he would never forget.

This youthful...passionate...emotion!

"Hmm..."

After Ning Rongrong's anger subsided, she suddenly felt shy.

She quickly buried her head in Qin Jian's arms...

Seeing her like this, Ning Fengzhi shook his head and then looked at Sword Douluo and said, "Uncle Sword, I think there's no better time than today. Why don't we get them engaged today? His Majesty is here too, so he can be a witness."

Sword Douluo smiled slightly: "I think it's a good idea."

"Rongrong?"

Ning Fengzhi stepped forward and patted Ning Rongrong's head: "What about you? Are you still against it this time?"

"No...I don't object..." Ning Rongrong said in a muffled voice in Qin Jian's arms.

"And Qin Jian, what about you? Are you willing to get engaged to Rongrong?" Ning Fengzhi asked Qin Jian again.

Qin Jian was stunned, clearly not expecting things to develop this way.

He glanced up at Sword Douluo, then at Xue Qinghe opposite him, and finally focused his gaze on the girl in his arms…

"I…"

He said softly but firmly, "I am willing, and I will never regret it for the rest of my life."

Ning Rongrong shuddered, then abruptly looked up, meeting Qin Jian's eyes: "Me too!"

She blurted it out.

"Haha, I originally wanted to arrange Qinghe's engagement, but in the end, it just helped this young couple get together..."

Emperor Xueye showed no anger whatsoever. Instead, he said amiably, "Then I will write their marriage certificate in the name of the royal family, which will serve as the official witness of the Heavenly Dou Empire. What do you say?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled and bowed slightly, saying, "Then thank you very much, Your Majesty!"

He knew that this was because the marriage alliance between the Great Emperor and Xueye had failed, so he simply went along with it and did a favor.

This will also dispel the resentment in Ning Rongrong and Qin Jian's hearts; truly a masterful art of imperial strategy…

Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School itself didn't care much about these things, Ning Fengzhi originally wanted to find an opportunity to get Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong engaged.

As Emperor Xue Ye led Xue Qinghe away, Xue Qinghe suddenly stopped beside Qin Jian: "Little Brother Qin..."

Her radiant smile surprised Qin Jian: "Don't forget our promise."

"What agreement?" Qin Jian asked curiously.

Xue Qinghe chuckled softly and said, "It's that agreement about whether or not to accept it, and whether or not to be together."

"Well…"

Qin Jian scratched his head, somewhat speechless.

He really had no idea what this successor of the Spirit Hall was thinking...

"Hahaha…"

Xue Qinghe laughed loudly and left...

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