Ruan Ning stood to the side with a beaming smile, feeling a subtle sense of finding her home.
Ruan Shixin perfectly matched Ruan Ning’s imagination of a father, making the world seem worthwhile.
He carefully examined her to confirm she was unharmed before gently taking the club away. “Ning’er, you were always reluctant to learn martial arts from me, but now you must seriously commit. I’ll discuss with your mother—starting now, you’ll practice with me for two hours every morning and afternoon.”
“Two hours every day? That sounds exhausting. Can it be just one hour?”
“No negotiation.” He patted her shoulder and glanced back at Ji Mingshao. “That boy took a hit for you, showing loyalty, but he’s too weak. If you don’t want to change partners, you’ll need to learn from me. He might need you for protection in the future.”
Ruan Ning found this task daunting. Praying for her adoptive father’s longevity seemed more achievable.
From Ruan Ning’s perspective, Ji Mingshao’s long eyelashes cast shadows beneath his eyes, and his handsome, pale face remained impassive, his tightly pursed lips revealing his unease. She felt he was like a lamb to the slaughter and playfully lifted his chin with her finger, saying, “Be obedient and listen well. From now on, you’re mine.”
In the dim twilight, she was surprised to see Ji Mingshao’s pale face had turned red.
He grabbed her hand, leaning down and looking at the panic on her face, saying, “If you don’t know how to flirt with men, don’t force it.”
At Ruan Shiming’s home, Ruan Qing confronted her bruised parents and brothers, grinding her teeth. “Was it Second Uncle who did this?”
“Of course, it was your Second Uncle!” Liu exclaimed. “Daring to hit his brother and sister-in-law—I’ll go to the government office tomorrow and report him!”
Ruan Shixin had only knocked them down and thrown them out, without true severity. Most injuries came from earlier tenant fights. For Ruan Shiming’s family, accustomed to arrogance, this was intolerable. Ruan Qing, holding back anger, said, “No need to report. The day after tomorrow, I’ll marry over and tell my husband to make them all die!”
Author’s note: Beginning the female demon’s journey~
Chapter 99: The Female Bandit Leader’s Husband
