Lin Chen chuckled, "Then I'll trouble School Master Ning!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly, walked to Ning Rongrong's side, and introduced, "Master Lin, this is my daughter, Ning Rongrong. My daughter has admired you for a long time, Master Lin. She knows that I have pledged allegiance to you, Master Lin, so she wishes to serve by your side! I hope Master Lin will grant her wish!"
Lin Chen gave Ning Fengzhi a strange look and said, "This is probably School Master Ning's idea, isn't it?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi was about to explain when Ning Rongrong interjected, "Master Lin, this is Rongrong's own idea. I admire you greatly. The 'Encyclopedia of Martial Soul Cultivation' you published has benefited the entire Douluo Continent! You are the pride of our Heaven Dou Empire, and it would be Rongrong's honor to serve by your side!"
Seeing Ning Rongrong's face full of admiration, Lin Chen inwardly exclaimed, "Good heavens, it's a pity Ning Rongrong isn't an actress!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded with satisfaction!
Ning Fengzhi was afraid that Ning Rongrong was stubborn and still harbored illusions about Oscar. If Ning Rongrong had been cold, his plan would surely have failed. Now it seemed he had underestimated his daughter!
Lin Chen shook his head and said indifferently, "School Master Ning, it seems you don't understand me. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has pledged allegiance to me and works for me, I have paid a sufficient price. I presume School Master Ning has already consumed the qiluo tulip, correct?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded lightly, remaining silent. He didn't understand Lin Chen's thoughts!
Lin Chen smiled faintly and continued, "Therefore, rather than saying you brought the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to pledge allegiance to me, it's more accurate to say we each get what we need and achieve a win-win cooperation. I, Lin Chen, have always treated people with sincerity, exchanging sincerity for sincerity. But you send your daughter as a hostage. Isn't this putting me, Lin Chen, in a position of unkindness and injustice?"
As Lin Chen's words fell, a saintly aura emanated from him!
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. At this moment, Lin Chen gave her a very noble feeling. His appearance had already made her heart leap with joy, but she hadn't expected Lin Chen to be so upright in his character?
Could this be her illusion? Shouldn't Lin Chen be a great overlord who plays with power, is moody, and kills without batting an eye? How could he be such an upright person?
Ning Fengzhi's mouth twitched. If he hadn't understood Lin Chen's methods earlier, he would have almost been fooled by Lin Chen today.
However, Ning Fengzhi had already understood Lin Chen's thoughts. Righteousness was false; Lin Chen was truly worried that he would play tricks.
Understanding the key, Ning Fengzhi also felt that their actions today were a bit presumptuous. Sending their daughter right away, no wonder Lin Chen would overthink it.
Ning Fengzhi bowed deeply and said respectfully, "Master Lin, you truly misunderstood Fengzhi. Fengzhi had no such intention!"
Ning Fengzhi paused, sighed, and then continued, "Master Lin, you may not know, but my daughter Rongrong has been spoiled by me. Rongrong's mother passed away early, and she has been pampered by me since childhood. To be honest, I am also reluctant for my daughter to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but a daughter grows up and can't be kept forever. Rongrong wholeheartedly wishes to serve Master Lin, and I have no choice but to follow her wishes!"
Lin Chen said, "Therefore, I cannot force someone to do something they don't want to do, nor take what others cherish, especially when it's my ally! School Master Ning, there's no need to mention this matter again!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's eyes narrowed, as if he had overacted a bit. Ning Rongrong, even more anxious, immediately said, "Master Lin, Rongrong only wishes to follow you. Rongrong can swear to heaven that all of this is Rongrong's own free will, and no one has coerced or enticed me! Rongrong is willing to give everything for Master, even her life. Please, Master Lin, give Rongrong a chance!"
As Ning Rongrong's words fell, she knelt down. This scene made Lin Chen's heart tremble. Good heavens, this Ning Rongrong truly had the attitude of being willing to sacrifice everything to follow him!
To go to such lengths was truly amazing!!!!!
"This…" Lin Chen was momentarily speechless. His brows furrowed tightly, his expression unusually conflicted, giving off a very difficult feeling.
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi knew that Lin Chen showed signs of relenting. He immediately added, "Master Lin, from this moment on, Ning Rongrong will be expelled from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I will also sever my father-daughter relationship with Ning Rongrong. Henceforth, whether Ning Rongrong serves as a slave or a maid, it will be at Master Lin's command!"
Lin Chen was slightly stunned upon hearing this. Good heavens, good heavens, Ning Fengzhi, you can do it! To achieve your goal, you'll stop at nothing…
Expelling Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was to completely put Lin Chen's mind at ease. Once Lin Chen accepted Ning Rongrong, there would be no suspicion of the "unkindness and injustice" Lin Chen spoke of, because Ning Rongrong would be a commoner, not belonging to any Sect.
Ning Fengzhi severing ties with Ning Rongrong was also to ensure Lin Chen had no psychological burden. If Lin Chen truly had something happen with Ning Rongrong someday, he wouldn't have to worry about being inferior to Ning Fengzhi!
After all, no one wants an extra father suddenly appearing above them!!!
It could be said that Ning Fengzhi's move completely removed all of Lin Chen's worries!
No one else would go to such lengths to offer their daughter!!!
Lin Chen understood that this was Ning Fengzhi's final bottom line. It was likely that the father and daughter had already discussed it before coming.
Lin Chen looked deeply at Ning Fengzhi, then turned his gaze to Ning Rongrong and asked, "Ning Rongrong, do you have any objections to what School Master Ning said?"
Ning Rongrong said, "Rongrong has no objections!"
Lin Chen nodded gently, then asked, "According to School Master Ning, you will have no connection with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School from now on. You, Ning Rongrong, are my person in life and my ghost in death. Whatever I tell you to do, you must do, even if I tell you to die, you must not have the slightest complaint. Can you do that?"
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Ning Rongrong's body trembled slightly. She felt as if something was off, but the current situation didn't allow her to think too much. Lin Chen had finally relented, and if they delayed any longer, they would have no more bargaining chips.
Ning Rongrong immediately said, "Rongrong can do it, as long as Rongrong can follow Master Lin!"
Lin Chen nodded slightly and said, "Hmm… Since that's the case… I happen to be short of a personal maid. From today on, you will take on that role!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. A personal maid was great! From now on, all of Lin Chen's secrets would be revealed to her!
"Yes!" Ning Rongrong said respectfully.
Ning Fengzhi, standing nearby, twitched his mouth. Although today's goal had been achieved, he had used his last trump card. The process in between could be said to be quite smooth, yet there were some strangely inexplicable twists. He always felt that Lin Chen's words were a bit odd, but he couldn't pinpoint why. Fortunately, the goal was finally achieved.
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