Broad-Minded

"No need, it's getting late and I don't want to bother you. So, let's just go to a good restaurant that I know."

Ning Fengzhi patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder gently. The three of them went to the front, found Hu Liena, and prepared to head to their destination. On the way, Huo Yuhao also briefly introduced Hu Liena.

Zhao Wuji was dumbfounded when he saw Hu Liena being so reserved as if she was meeting an elder within the family.

'This brat gotten close to Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu within the academy, and that other little witch couldn't escape from Huo Yuhao's clutches in the end.'

He still remembered that Ning Rongrong in the Star Dou Forest would urge everyone from time to time, saying that she wanted to go back to see Yuhao as soon as possible. After one month, not only did he became Spirit Hall's Saint, but he also captured Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden.

Ning Fengzhi on the side noticed yesterday that the relationship between these two weren't just friend. Thinking about his own daughter, he couldn't help but sigh. Obviously, given his daughter's status and beauty, there are many people who want to married her to inherit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

'Originally, after reading what the little witch wrote, I wanted to test whether Huo Yuhao was qualified to married Rong Rong. But now, it seem that she has no advantage, even in term of status.'

'Rong Rong have slightly better appearance, but Hu Liena's natural charm is also very attractive.'

'Sigh. This is too difficult! No, I can't give up! I have to fight to give my daughter more opportunities!'

Led by Ning Fengzhi, everyone came to a restaurant that didn't look very luxurious. This was also within Ning Fengzhi's consideration. Since Huo Yuhao insisted on paying along the way, there was no need to go to an expensive place. He turned around and introduced them with a smile.

"Although this restaurant doesn't look very luxurious, the food is really good. I came here occasionally to dine."

Huo Yuhao nodded, and after everyone entered and took their seats, Huo Yuhao asked about a few dishes recommended by Ning Fengzhi and went to order.

It would only take a moment fo Yuhao to come back, but he disappear for a while. Fortunately, Ning Fengzhi was always able to bring up topics to communicate with Zhao Wuji and Hu Liena so that it didn't get akward. This was a basic skill for him who often dealt with members of the Imperial family.

Huo Yuhao hurried back only after the waiter started serving the dishes.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting. I just borrowed the kitchen from the chef and cooked a few dishes myself to see if they suit your taste."

Hu Liena was a little surprised, "Yuhao, you can cook?"

"Yes, Teacher Zhao has eaten it once before, and I believe that you will find it delicious."

Zhao Wuji recalled the fish eating competition before their departure and chuckled.

"More than that, it almost burst my stomach. Sect Master Ning, you must definitely try it."

"I said that you didn't need to bother, but oh well." replied Ning Fengzhi.

Soon the dishes were served. Several of them were delicious with good color, aroma and flavor. The barbecue and fish soup had a particularly strong aroma, and just the smell made people's appetite grow.

"These two dishes are something I have never seen in this restaurant. It seems that Yuhao made them. I have to try them first."

Ning Fengzhi smiled as he scooped up a bowl of fish soup, which contained some wild mushrooms that Huo Yuhao had added himself. The milky white soup exuded an enticing aroma.

Ning Fengzhi tasted it politely, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked softly, "Has Rong Rong eaten any of the food you made?"

"Hmm?"

Huo Yuhao was somewhat puzzled by this question and nodded.

"She had grilled fish with Teacher Zhao at that time."

Ning Fengzhi's face turned dark, with a hint of jealousy.

"That girl ate such delicious food but didn't mention any of this in the letter. It seems that she has long forgotten about me being her father. She would only thinks of me when she need something."

"Does Ning Rongrong often write letters to Sect Master Ning?"

Zhao Wuji asked with some curiosity.

"That's not the case. Only one letter was written to me, and it was on the night of Yuhao departure. She was asking to help find Yuhao."

At the end of his speech, Ning Fengzhi glanced at Huo Yuhao with a subtle expression.

"Yuhao, I hope that you wouldn't be too cold toward my daughter."

Huo Yuhao was stunned. He didn't expect things to develop like this, and his heart warmed slightly.

"I am very grateful that Ning Rongrong can help me regardless of past grudges."

Hu Liena, who was standing by, was a little confused and poked Huo Yuhao secretly.

"Who is Ning Rongrong?"

"She is Sect Master Ning's daughter. We enrolled together before I left the academy."

"Oh~ I didn't expect you have so many lovers?"

"....."

Ning Fengzhi saw the two people whispering and coughed lightly.

"Yuhao, from what you said, it seems like there was some conflict between you and Rong Rong?"

He recalled the contents of the letter. No matter how he read it, it was filled with concern for Yuhao. He couldn't understand how there would be any conflict to begin with.

"Um."

Huo Yuhao's face froze and a trace of cold sweat appeared on his back.

'How could I say any of this? How can I say that in front your face?'

Would Ning Fengzhi clapped his hands, and then, several Titled Douluo would appeared on the spot to kill him.

Huo Yuhao's mind was working frantically, searching for the right words.

"Um. Well, Rong Rong has a bit of a personality. There was some friction between us because of some things."

Ning Fengzhi saw Huo Yuhao's nervous look, smiled slightly and comforted him.

"Don't worry, I'm not such a person who such grudge and can't tell who's wrong. Rong Rong was so arrogant within the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan that she was called a little witch by the people within the sect. With her two grandfathers around, even I can't control her."

"So I hope to see her suffer a little when she goes out to grow. I have also written a letter to Flender, asking him to discipline her. Just say it, I won't blame you."

Seeing that Ning Fengzhi didn't seem to be lying, Huo Yuhao finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little guilty.

"Sect Master Ning is very broad-minded."

"Here's what happened. Rong Rong and I met on the day of enrollment. At that time, Rong Rong disobeyed orders and acted on her own. After repeated persuasion, she still refused to listen. In fact, it only aroused more rebellious tendency from her, so I kicked her from behind."

When Ning Fengzhi heard this, his hand shook violently, and he dropped the chopsticks on the table without even being able to hold them firmly. Even Zhao Wuji and Hu Liena looked at him in shock. Seeing this, Huo Yuhao hurriedly clarified.

"Master Ning, don't worry. I didn't use any force. I just gently kicked her and she fell on the fround. She is definitely not injured."

"Ahem. It's okay, just continue."

Ning Fengzhi gently picked up the chopsticks and said, "I was a little distracted just now. What happened next?"