Xiao Wu immediately asked curiously, "Rongrong, what was your goal in all of this?"
Ning Rongrong continued, "Actually, my second reason for doing this was to test Su Ming or, more specifically, to see his attitude."
Both Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu looked at Ning Rongrong with puzzled expressions.
Ning Rongrong explained, "Xiao Wu, Zhuqing, both of you have a copy of the diary, so you should know that Su Ming wrote about liking all three of us and even said that we would become his wives someday."
Both of them nodded. Xiao Wu's face turned slightly red as she recalled the embarrassing moment when Su Ming first called her his wife in the diary. It was a moment of pure social death!
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to understand and spoke in her usual calm tone, "So, Rongrong, you did this to see if Su Ming really likes you or if it's just something he writes in the diary?"
Xiao Wu also realized what was going on.
Ning Rongrong smiled and nodded, "Yes, although it feels a bit like I'm scheming against Su Ming, I was genuinely curious about how he feels about me."
After saying this, she turned to Xiao Wu with a slightly apologetic look, "I'm sorry, Xiao Wu. Su Ming helped me, and I still tested him. But I promise, this will be the first and last time."
Xiao Wu shook her head and said, "It's not really scheming. Su Ming often talks about liking us in the diary, so it's understandable that you're curious if it's real. But just don't do it again. It's a bit risky."
Seeing that Xiao Wu wasn't angry, Ning Rongrong breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that Xiao Wu might get upset, especially since Xiao Wu was the closest to Su Ming.
Xiao Wu then added, "Rongrong, there are probably better ways to figure out Su Ming's feelings. What you did today was dangerous. If Su Ming hadn't intervened, you might've really been choked by Dai Mubai. That would've been too dangerous!"
Xiao Wu's tone was slightly reprimanding.
Ning Rongrong smiled, "I know it was risky, but given the situation, it was the right moment. In the original timeline, Dai Mubai also attacked me at that exact moment because of my actions. Today's situation wasn't much different from what Su Ming knew, except for the reason why Dai Mubai tried to attack me. This way, it reduces Su Ming's suspicion, right?"
Xiao Wu thought about it and agreed. If Ning Rongrong had acted differently at another time, Su Ming might have noticed something off and started suspecting things.
They all wanted to keep it secret that they had access to the diary. If Su Ming ever found out, he might stop writing in it, and they would no longer have insights into the world's happenings or receive any rewards.
Ning Rongrong then turned to Xiao Wu with a curious expression, "Xiao Wu, do you mind if Su Ming likes me and pursues me? I'm also afraid that I might actually fall for him because, honestly, his actions today didn't disappoint me at all. It shows that his feelings, as written in the diary, aren't just words."
Xiao Wu pouted and sighed, "I'd be lying if I said I didn't mind. When Su Ming patted your head earlier, I was really jealous! He used to do that with me, and it felt like something special between us. But there's nothing I can do. Su Ming is great in so many ways, but he's also very affectionate—too affectionate, really. From what he writes in the diary, there are so many girls he likes!"
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both agreed. They had only known Su Ming for a few days, but his personality, character, and strength were undeniably impressive. The only downside was his tendency to have feelings for many people, making him not very loyal in relationships.
Ning Rongrong's eyes gleamed as she teased Xiao Wu, "You've been Su Ming's little sister for six years now, right? When are you going to take that relationship to the next level?"
"The next level?" Xiao Wu blinked in confusion for a moment, then her face turned bright red as she realized what Ning Rongrong meant. She quickly swatted at Ning Rongrong, "Stop teasing me! We're only twelve!"
Zhu Zhuqing quietly listened to their conversation, though she couldn't help but feel a little interested in the gossip. Now that she had companions like them, plus the advantage of Su Ming's diary, life in the Heaven Dou Empire felt a bit more relaxed. It wasn't like back at her family, where everything was strictly about training.
So, unlike the original storyline where she focused solely on cultivating, Zhu Zhuqing now had a bit of free time to chat and gossip with her friends—something all girls naturally enjoy.
Before awakening her martial spirit, Zhu Zhuqing had actually been much more lively. She used to love playing around with her older sister, and her sister had always treated her well. But now...
Zhu Zhuqing softly joined the conversation, saying, "Xiao Wu, you're not really twelve, you know~~"
Her teasing words floated over to Xiao Wu, who immediately understood the implication. She quickly retorted, "That doesn't count! I'm really twelve right now!"
This earned a fit of giggles from Ning Rongrong, who covered her mouth to stifle her laughter. Finally, she added one last teasing comment, "Xiao Wu, you should make sure things move forward with Su Ming soon. Right now, he clearly has feelings for both of us, but I think he's focusing a little more on me because, well, Zhuqing is a bit too distant. Don't you feel any urgency?"
Zhu Zhuqing remained calm and replied softly, "Xiao Wu, don't worry. I'm not thinking about anyone else until I settle things with Dai Mubai. That's the best way to keep Su Ming safe and prevent any danger for him."
Xiao Wu wasn't sure whether to agree or not. Even though Su Ming hadn't made any moves on Zhuqing yet, she knew it was only a matter of time. Even if there was danger, Xiao Wu believed Su Ming could handle it.
Then, Xiao Wu glared playfully at Ning Rongrong, "So, based on what you're saying, you think you're easier to win over than Zhuqing, which is why Su Ming will go after you first?"
Ning Rongrong's face turned bright red at Xiao Wu's teasing. "Easier to win over"—what was that supposed to mean?
Still blushing, Ning Rongrong replied, "It's not going to be that easy for Su Ming to win me over. You both know I'm the heir to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Marrying me would likely mean joining my clan, and I doubt my father or my two grandfathers would approve unless Su Ming could convince them. Even if I agreed, it wouldn't be enough."