"Sister, please accept your little kindness."
Zhong Wen smiled and handed the second half of "Three Hundred High School Chinese Reading Comprehension" to Ning Jie.
"This...this is?" Ning Jie flipped through the books in her hands, the excitement on her face uncontrollable, ""The Art of Reading Ancient Divine Texts"?"
"That's right, I only copied the first half of the book before." Zhong Wen nodded and said, "When I came here this time, I also completed the second half of the book. I think it will be helpful to my sister."
"W-why is this so embarrassing?" Ning Jie's face was flushed, a flash of light flashed in her eyes, she said no, but her fingers kept flipping through the second half of the "Ancient Divine Texts Reading Technique" for a long time. Then he raised his head and said with a hint of embarrassment, "Brother Zhong, the classics in the academy library are not allowed to be taken out, but there are also many private collections in my small courtyard. If you have taken a fancy to some of them, , just take it.”
"What did sister say? I came all the way to see you, how could I come home empty-handed." Zhong Wen said with a smile, "It's just a manuscript. It's not a precious thing. If my sister can like it, then that's no good." It couldn't be better."
Ning Jie was even more happy when she heard this. Her big bright and delicate eyes were bent into slits, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, and her pink cheeks were as lustrous as jade, as if the whole world's brilliance was focused on this woman, shining brightly. Zhong Wen's eyes lit up and his mind wandered slightly.
I'm going to die. It turns out that this girl Xiaojie has such a beautiful smile that even a woman like me is tempted!
Ran Sujuan only felt that she had never seen Ning Jie smile as often as she did today. When the naturally beautiful Mrs. Ning showed off her face and smiled, she really had the charm of being charming and captivating people. For She couldn't help but think about her relationship with Zhong Wen.
"Brother Zhong, I have benefited a lot from the previous half of "The Art of Reading Ancient Divine Texts", but there are some contents in it that I still don't understand clearly." Ning Jie said, opening a book and pointing to the words. He said, "It's rare for you to come here once. I wonder if you can help me clear up my doubts?"
Looking at Ning Jie's beautiful eyes full of expectation, Zhong Wen sighed secretly, recalling this woman's passion and persistence for divine literature, and knew that if he didn't "communicate" with her properly, he would not be able to get through, laughing. He nodded: "I just wanted to discuss it with my sister."
"This 'used-ism' statement is obscure and difficult to pronounce. There are many parts that I can't quite understand. For example, the word 'too unmodern' here has unclear meaning even if it is inferred from the words before and after it..." Ning Jie's white and tender left hand gently He stroked his hair on the left side, pointed at the article in the book with his right hand, opened his red lips, and soon entered an academic state.
It turns out to be the masterpiece of Brother Shuren. Not to mention you, even I, a 21st century university graduate, didn’t know much about it back then.
Zhong Wen complained in his heart while cheering up and started "discussing" with her. The two soon became animated and threw Ran Sujuan aside, completely forgetting about it.
His attainments in theological literature have actually reached this level!
The more Ran Sujuan listened, the more surprised she became. Most of the so-called "discussions" were explained by Zhong Wen. Ning Jie, known as the first person in theological literature of the younger generation, turned out to be like a student, nodding and listening frequently, only occasionally interjecting a few words. .
At first she could understand a few sentences, but later she was in a fog. Looking at the man and woman who were concentrating in front of her, she felt that they were completely different from her. She couldn't help stretching her arms and covering her lips with her bare hands. Jiao Sheng yawned.
"I'm just here to discuss knowledge, but I'm neglecting Sister Ran." Zhong Wen suddenly turned around and said with a smile, "Sister Ning, I don't know if your small courtyard has a kitchen. I'll go make something to eat."
"Yes, there are, but there are not many materials available inside." Ning Jie blushed when she heard this, "Besides, you are a guest from afar, how can I let you be the cook?"
She usually concentrates on studying knowledge and is not very concerned about housework. She usually gets a lot of care from Master Ning. Recently, her grandfather is not in the academy, and the ingredients in the kitchen have not been updated for a long time.
"Sister, it's not like you don't know my cooking skills." Zhong Wen laughed nonchalantly and said, "If someone else does it, I won't be able to get used to it!"
After saying that, he stood up and patted his clothes.
Seeing his insistence, Ning Jie had no choice but to take him to the kitchen. The several rooms she passed along the way were all open, and the things inside were arranged messily and willfully. When passing by one of them, Zhong Wen glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw some women posing close to each other. Clothes were scattered haphazardly on the floor.
Ning Jie also noticed the scene in the room and couldn't help but blush. She stretched out her hand to grab Zhong Wen's sleeve and dragged him past the door in a hurry.
Is this... the sloppy king's house?
Looking at the messy kitchen with pots in the east and bowls in the west, Zhong Wen couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth slightly, and glanced at Ning Jie beside him with a vague look in his eyes.
"Grandpa is responsible for taking care of the kitchen on weekdays." Ning Jie fiddled with the hair on her cheek, showing a look of shame, "Grandpa is not around these days, I, I don't do much..."
"It's okay, leave this place to me." Zhong Wen pushed her out the door with a smile, "Sister Ning, just go back and chat with Sister Ran. You'll be fine soon."
After all, Zhong Wen was very attentive to what he was asking for. He planned to use the art of separation and detachment while cooking to clean up the messy kitchen.
Ning Jie was kicked out of the kitchen by him and passed by the room she just passed by. She hurriedly went in and put away the scattered underwear on the floor. She looked around until she confirmed that nothing was missing, then hurried back to the room where Ran Sujuan was, her face still expressionless. Flushing, heartbeat not stopping.
"Xiaojie, who is Zhong Wen?" Ran Sujuan stared at Ning Jie's blushing face for a long time and finally couldn't help but ask.
"He comes from a training sect called 'Piaohua Palace' in the Daqian Empire." Ning Jie has a close relationship with Ran Sujuan and knows everything.
"You never leave the front door or step forward, how can you recognize people from secular sects?" Ran Sujuan asked puzzledly.
"A few days ago, didn't I go to Bingji Island to attend a seminar on divine literature? I accidentally got separated from my grandfather..." Ning Jie recounted how she got to know Zhong Wen, with a hint of emotion in her voice. With a touch of tenderness and a touch of confusion.
"This boy is quite capable." Ran Sujuan was stunned for a moment after hearing this. She felt that the plot was bizarre, like a novel. "During the day, he even passed the test of the stone tablet in front of the mountain gate, and the bells in the academy. It was just for him that I heard Old Master Liu say that he had to cultivate to the spiritual level to completely pass the level, and I don’t know how he did it.”
"Brother Zhong's knowledge is profound and unfathomable. It is impossible to defeat him even if you think about it." Ning Jie's eyes sparkled, and she took Zhong Wen's feat as a matter of course.
Girl, you are going to perish!
Seeing the proud expression on Ning Jie's face, Ran Sujuan sighed inwardly.
Suddenly, the aroma of food wafted from the distance. Ran Sujuan, who was already hungry, felt her stomach growl and swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
"Two sisters, try my craftsmanship."
After a while, Zhong Wen's voice came from the door, "The materials are limited, so I can only make some vegetarian dishes. Please don't blame me."
"It's hard for you to prepare so many dishes." Ning Jie looked surprised when she saw the four dishes and one soup in front of her.
She rummaged in the kitchen for a long time in the morning, but found nothing except a few green vegetables. Looking at the various red and green dishes in front of her, she couldn't imagine where Zhong Wen got the ingredients.
"I won't be polite to you." Ran Sujuan picked up a slightly browned potato with her right hand, held it underneath with her left hand and put it into her mouth. She chewed it carefully. Even though she was extremely hungry, her posture was still elegant.
tasty!
The potato pieces in your mouth are charred on the outside and tender on the inside, and the alluring aroma instantly spreads across your lips and teeth. It seems to be mixed with the smell of sesame and a little bit of "Sai Shen Xian". After one bite, it leaves your lips and teeth fragrant and has endless aftertaste.
Ran Sujuan's eyes lit up, and she no longer cared about the beauty's reserve. Her hand speed at the Heavenly Wheel level exploded, and her chopsticks and spoons danced in the air, creating phantoms, exuding an astonishing momentum like a wind and lingering clouds.
Ning Jie had long known about Zhong Wen's methods. Even though he was stunning, he could barely maintain his eating demeanor.
"I have never tasted such delicious food since I was a child." After clearing all the plates on the table, Ran Sujuan seemed to have experienced supreme happiness. Her whole body slumped weakly on the armchair, and her eyes narrowed into thin slits. , putting on a lazy and charming demeanor of "carefully dressed and with combed temples", "Zhong Wen, my sister has agreed to the matter between you and Xiaojie, just let it go and pursue it boldly."
Ning Jie's cheeks were dizzy and she said angrily: "Sister Juan, don't talk nonsense. Brother Zhong and I are just friends."
"This boy is very capable and good-looking. He has traveled thousands of miles to see you and even cooks for you." Ran Sujuan stretched out her tongue and licked her lips. She rolled her eyes and said, "Such a good man. , if you don’t want it, then give it to my sister.”
"I, I won't talk to you anymore." Ning Jielian stomped her feet lightly and turned away in shame, not daring to look at Zhong Wen again.
"Speaking of which, besides visiting Master Ning and my sister, I came to the Academy for another purpose." Zhong Wen looked at how late it was and finally revealed his intention, "I just hope to meet the saint."
"What are you doing with the saint?" Seeing that he was getting down to business, Ran Sujuan also stopped being a little lazy.
"I have something to ask for." Zhong Wen did not elaborate.
"Then I'm afraid you will be disappointed." Ran Sujuan saw that he refused to talk and did not force it. "The saint has not received any foreigners for more than ten years."
"Is there any way?" Zhong Wen looked bitter, "This is a serious matter, so I have to find a way to see him no matter what."
"Let me ask for you." Ning Jie suddenly said, "Anyway, I have to listen to the saint's lectures every day."
"Xiaojie, the power of the saint is unpredictable. If you ask about personal matters, I'm afraid it will make him unhappy." Ran Sujuan said worriedly.
"Just asking, why is it worth it?" Ning Jie said indifferently, "But I can't guarantee whether it will succeed."
"Thank you, sister!" Zhong Wen's face straightened. He knew that things were not as easy as Ning Jie said, so he couldn't help but feel grateful and gave her a heavy salute.
"It doesn't matter." Ning Jie smiled brightly, as beautiful as a flower, "I can't accept your "Art of Reading Ancient Divine Texts" in vain."
The two of them looked at each other and smiled, and the air was filled with warmth and charm.
Ran Sujuan felt the ambiguous atmosphere around her and let out a long sigh. Suddenly she felt very bright, very bright...
