Douluo Continent: Becoming a God Through Taking on Disciples Begins with Intercepting Zhu Zhuqing

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Jiang Yunzhou waved his sleeve, his superior demeanor vanishing instantly, returning to reality. "Now that the important business is done, your task is to clean the house inside and out."

He pointed to the messy courtyard and houses and continued to make arrangements: "I'll go to the city to buy you some necessary daily necessities and some food for the next few days."

Upon hearing that they were going to the city, Ning Rongrong, who had never lifted a finger in her life, immediately became unhappy.

Ask her to clean? No way!

Her eyes darted around as she looked at Zhu Zhuqing, and an idea instantly formed in her mind. She pulled out a gold coin and waved it in her hand: "Senior Sister Zhuqing~ The most beautiful Senior Sister Zhuqing~ How about I give you money, and you do my job for me too? One hundred gold coins! How about it?"

Jiang Yunzhou's eyes lit up instantly when he heard about the gold coins, and a hundred of them.

Without giving Zhu Zhuqing a chance to refuse, he immediately made the decision: "Alright! This matter is settled amicably! Rongrong, quickly give the money to your senior sister!"

Zhu Zhuqing: "???"

I haven't agreed yet!

Ning Rongrong, fearing that Zhu Zhuqing might change her mind, quickly counted out one hundred gleaming gold coins and stuffed them into Zhu Zhuqing's hand, happily saying:

"Senior sister~ then I'll have to trouble you! Please, please!"

Chapter 28 Ning Rongrong: I'll cover all your food expenses from now on.

Jiang Yunzhou's mind started racing again as he looked at the glittering gold coins.

He took out ten gold coins, intending to let Ning Rongrong run the errand herself, but then he thought about how rich this little rich girl was...

So he casually put the ten gold coins back into his pocket, a kind smile spreading across his face: "Rongrong, I suddenly remembered I have something else to do. I'll leave this arduous task of purchasing supplies to you! Remember to buy several sets of bedding and daily necessities, and prepare enough food for three days."

He casually added, "Oh, by the way, you can pay for it first, and I'll reimburse you when you get back!"

As for whether to report it or how much to report, that's another matter.

Ning Rongrong was stunned upon hearing this.

No? The teacher isn't going? What's the point of her going to the city to shop by herself? She can't even spend time with the teacher; isn't that a waste of money?

She really shot herself in the foot!

She now wished she could give Zhu Zhuqing another hundred gold coins so that her senior sister could go shopping for her.

But when she turned around, she found that Zhu Zhuqing had already picked up a broom and started cleaning very conscientiously, giving her no chance to bribe her a second time.

Ning Rongrong stomped her foot in anger, pouted unhappily, and looked like she had been cheated. She then sullenly headed towards the city.

After confirming that Ning Rongrong was far away, Jiang Yunzhou approached Zhu Zhuqing, who was cleaning, rubbed his hands together, and said with a grin, "Good disciple, how about I help you clean up, and you give me half of the hundred gold coins you just got? It's a fair split!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's lips twitched slightly.

This teacher is really greedy for money; he won't even let go of this little bit of hard-earned money.

She sighed, and quite decisively handed all one hundred gold coins back to Jiang Yunzhou: "Teacher, please take this money. I still have a few dozen gold coins on me, which is enough for now."

After all, the value of the techniques given by the teacher cannot be measured in money.

Jiang Yunzhou's eyes lit up, and he took it without any hesitation, stuffing it into his pocket while saying in a high-sounding tone, "Ahem, I'll keep it for you for now! You can come to me for money anytime you need it!"

After pocketing the money, he kept his word and picked up another tool: "Hurry up and clean! I'll take care of the yard outside, and you can clean the rooms inside."

He wasn't pretentious at all; after speaking, he quickly started tidying up.

Zhu Zhuqing naturally wouldn't hold it against him. There were only four or five rooms in the house, so it was quick to clean up.

The master and apprentice worked together to clean up the place inside and out, making it look brand new.

As dusk approached, the setting sun cast a warm, golden glow over the courtyard.

Just then, light footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate, and Ning Rongrong skipped back.

She looked at the newly renovated courtyard and the boy and girl sitting opposite each other at the stone table in the courtyard.

The setting sun cast its golden rays upon them, creating an exceptionally warm and peaceful scene.

Ning Rongrong felt a pang of sadness for no reason. She wished she were the one sitting next to the teacher.

"Teacher! I'm back!"

She shouted, breaking the harmony that made her somewhat jealous.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she held up the sword-leaf bracelet on her wrist and said in an exaggerated tone, "Oh right, teacher! Why didn't you tell me that this storage bracelet has a total of one hundred cubic meters of space inside?"

She blinked her big eyes in amazement: "If this were auctioned, it would be worth at least a million gold coins! Teacher, you're so generous, giving away something so valuable just like that..."

These words were like tiny knives, stabbing repeatedly into Jiang Yunzhou's heart.

Doesn't he know that the bracelet is valuable?

He just never expected it to be worth this much!

If you factor in that damn location tracking feature, its value is simply immeasurable.

Unfortunately, the system said this was exclusive and others couldn't use it.

Jiang Yunzhou snorted irritably and forcibly changed the subject, "We've been gone for so long, we're almost starving! Where's the food?"

A hint of nervousness flashed across Ning Rongrong's face.

She did indeed wander around the city for too long, and secretly bought a lot of snacks, even eating her fill before returning home.

"Uh, I'm new here and don't know the way around. I wandered around for a long time before I finally found the place to sell things."

She quickly made up an excuse, and also gave a heads-up beforehand, "Teacher, please don't hit me even if you're angry, considering how hard I've worked!"

Jiang Yunzhou rolled his eyes at her, not wanting to waste time arguing with her.

"Stop talking nonsense and put all the ingredients in the kitchen. Today, your teacher will cook for you personally and show you my skills."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Jiang Yunzhou with some surprise. She didn't expect her teacher to be able to cook.

The image of this man in her heart gained a warmer touch, becoming even more profound.

Ning Rongrong tilted her head, a strange thought popping into her mind: Show off my skills? Is it that sticky stuff?

To see for themselves whether Jiang Yunzhou could really cook, the three of them eventually squeezed into the kitchen.

Fortunately, the village house was spacious and the kitchen was not small, otherwise we would have been squeezed in and unable to move around.

"Are you here to help?" Jiang Yunzhou asked, looking at the two girls who had followed him in.

The two nodded in agreement, thinking it would be good to work together.

"Alright, let's divide the work. One of you will peel the garlic, one of you will wash the vegetables, and I'll take care of cutting the meat and cooking!"

Soon, the kitchen was filled with the sounds of chopping vegetables and clattering spatulas.

Smoke rose from the chimney outside, and the enticing aroma of food wafted from the kitchen.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were both stunned. Jiang Yunzhou's movements were fluid and graceful. He tossed the wok and seasoned the food with an indescribable skill and elegance. He didn't seem like a novice at all.

"Teacher, you're amazing!" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but exclaim.

Jiang Yunzhou simply smiled without saying a word, inwardly enjoying his disciple's admiration.

Zhu Zhuqing, however, was more observant and asked softly, "Teacher, your skills don't seem like those of a beginner. Did you have a very hard childhood?"

Her words inadvertently triggered Jiang Yunzhou's memories.

"Sigh, it's unbearable to look back. It was all forced upon me by my fear of poverty," he mumbled in response.

This culinary skill is actually a survival skill I inherited from a previous life, and it has nothing to do with this life.

In this life, he spent almost all his time cultivating and traveling, living a nomadic life. Apart from Shenma Village, which he hadn't returned to for five or six years, he had almost no fixed home.

Before long, four dishes and a soup were served on the table.

The dishes, with their perfect color, aroma, and taste, gleamed with an enticing sheen. Even Ning Rongrong, who had already eaten her fill in the city, couldn't resist the urge to dig in.

"Don't just stand there, your mouths are practically watering the food. Are you all hungry? Let's eat!" Jiang Yunzhou called out.

Looking at the steaming home-cooked meal in front of her, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt a lump in her throat and an urge to cry.

The man in front of her, though her teacher, seemed more like a warm and reliable family member at this moment.

Born into nobility, she had never experienced such simple and pure warmth.

She found herself becoming increasingly addicted to this feeling.

Ning Rongrong had been pampered since childhood, but she was still pleasantly surprised when she tasted the dishes prepared by Jiang Yunzhou.

This unique flavor was something she had never experienced before.

She suddenly regretted eating so many snacks earlier; her stomach was terribly full, but she could still manage a couple more bites.

Ning Rongrong suddenly exclaimed, her eyes sparkling, "Will you cook for us every day from now on? I love the taste so much!"

She immediately used her financial power, "Teacher, I'll pay! I'll cover all your food expenses from now on!"

Jiang Yunzhou wanted to refuse, but when he heard the words "payment," he immediately swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Hilarious! He simply can't resist this temptation!

"no problem."

Chapter 29 Two Women Challenge Historical Visitors

He agreed to Ning Rongrong's suggestion without hesitation, and did so with exceptionally quickness.

They simply couldn't resist the temptation of money.

"You're all growing, so you really need to eat well, especially meat. Chicken, duck, and fish are all essential, as are vegetables, fruits, and various seasonings..."

He started counting on his fingers.

Ning Rongrong listened attentively, afraid of missing anything and not being able to buy everything later.

Seeing her serious expression, Jiang Yunzhou deliberately continued slowly, "As for money... let's forget about it. Although I'm not very rich, and even a bit poor, I've never had to worry about supporting you all..."

He deliberately dragged out his words.

Sure enough, before he could finish speaking, Ning Rongrong became anxious, immediately stood up, patted her chest, and promised, "Teacher! It was agreed that I would cover everything! You have taught us so many precious techniques and are so good to us. You have also gone to the trouble of cooking for us. How can I let you pay for the meals as well? I must pay!"

Zhu Zhuqing, who was standing to the side, didn't have that much money, but she didn't want to eat and drink for free, so she quickly said, "Then all the housework will be mine from now on?"

Jiang Yunzhou and Ning Rongrong, without any hesitation, replied in unison, "Fine! It's yours!"