Chapter 115 - Ye Ye is Daddy's Treasure~
In response to Su Yi's teasing, Qi Yuan explained with a smile,
"It's not me. I brought Brother Ning and Sister Luo here."
"Oh?"
"Lady Luo is here?!"
Su Yi's face lit up with surprise upon hearing that Luo Ruying had arrived.
Just like Qi Yuan, she deeply admired and respected Luo Ruying, who could slay a Heavenly God Realm expert with a single sword strike.
The last time she had taken the initiative to approach them and saw Luo Hongye, she was captivated by the child's adorable and delicate appearance. She had been hoping to see them again today.
Su Yi stood up and looked behind Qi Yuan, spotting Ning Yechen, Luo Ruying, and the others approaching slowly.
"Lady Luo! You're here."
Su Yi happily stepped forward to greet them.
Whether it was out of admiration or due to Luo Ruying's cultivation at the Heaven Human Realm, she deserved the utmost respect from Nanli Academy.
"No need to call me Lady Luo. If you don't mind, just call me Sister Luo like Qi Yuan does."
Luo Ruying said with a gentle smile.
Although she had always been addressed as the Luo Shen Empress in the Heavenly Realm, now that she had decided to retire to the mortal world and become a wife and mother, she didn't want people to keep calling her "Lady" anymore.
Hearing that she could address Luo Ruying intimately as "Sister" like Qi Yuan did, Su Yi immediately agreed with delight,
"Alright! Sister Luo!"
"Sister Luo, are you here to enroll your child in Nanli Academy's kindergarten school?"
Su Yi led Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen to sit in front of the booth and asked.
"Yes, thank you for your help."
Luo Ruying nodded gently.
"That's wonderful!"
"Sister Luo, you and Mr. Ning can rest assured. Our Nanli Academy will definitely not disappoint you."
"I promise you, we will take good care of your child!"
"You just need to fill in your and your child's information on this form."
"Since you are a Heaven Human Realm cultivator, there's no need to pay any fees."
Su Yi happily took out the registration book and handed it to Luo Ruying.
A child of a Heaven Human Realm cultivator would generally have exceptional talent. Being able to join Nanli Academy meant that the child could potentially become another peerless genius in the future!
Nanli Academy would welcome such an opportunity!
Her previous recommendation for Luo Ruying to enroll Luo Hongye in Nanli Academy wasn't solely out of genuine fondness for the child, but also due to this consideration.
As Luo Ruying was filling out the information, Luo Hongye suddenly clutched her clothes tightly, large tears rolling down her cheeks, her little face looking pitiful.
This scene startled everyone present.
"Ye Ye, what's wrong?"
Luo Ruying's face was full of concern as she quickly held Luo Hongye tightly and asked softly.
Since Luo Hongye's birth, even though the child had lived in fear, often hiding in dark corners, she had hardly ever cried and was very well-behaved and obedient.
The only time she had cried was when she was forcibly taken away and separated, locked alone in the dark dungeon. That was the first time Luo Hongye had cried.
This was the second time Luo Ruying had seen Luo Hongye cry, and her heart ached, filled with worry.
"Ye Ye, what's wrong? Tell Mommy and Daddy, okay?"
Ning Yechen, as a father, was also anxious.
This was the first time he had seen his child cry.
Yue Qingyou, Qi Yuan, and the others also quickly gathered around, each trying to soothe her,
"Madam, what's wrong?!"
"Little Ye Ye, don't cry..."
"Sister will buy you something delicious later, okay?"
Luo Ruying's face was full of love as she gently wiped the tears from Luo Hongye's cheeks.
Ning Yechen also stood behind her, gently stroking her small, round head to comfort her.
Luo Hongye stopped crying and looked at Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen with a pitiful expression, her big, watery eyes full of sadness.
"Daddy, Mommy... do you not want Ye Ye anymore? Are you going to sell Ye Ye...?"
"Ye Ye will be good from now on, I won't eat snacks anymore..."
"Daddy, Mommy, please don't abandon Ye Ye, okay...?"
With that, Luo Hongye held out the lollipop in her hand.
Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying were momentarily caught between laughter and tears, but their hearts ached more than anything.
Luo Ruying embraced Luo Hongye tightly, her cheek pressed against the little girl's face, and said softly,
"Silly child, you are Mommy and Daddy's child. Both Mommy and Daddy love Ye Ye the most. How could we ever abandon you?"
"Why would Ye Ye think that Daddy and Mommy would abandon you?"
Ning Yechen took Luo Hongye from Luo Ruying's arms, gently stroking her small back and asking softly.
Luo Hongye pointed her tiny finger at the registration book on the booth's table.
Everyone looked at the registration book and finally understood that the child thought they were going to sell her and leave her in someone else's care...
"Ye Ye, this is just for you to go to school and play with other children."
"Daddy and Mommy would never abandon Ye Ye."
Ning Yechen explained with a gentle smile.
He couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for letting his child misunderstand and feel sad...
"Really?"
"Daddy won't lie to Ye Ye?"
Luo Hongye asked softly, her eyes still red.
Ning Yechen lovingly stroked her little head and put the lollipop back into her mouth.
"Of course it's true."
"Ye Ye is Daddy's treasure~"
"No one can take you away!"
Su Yi and Qi Yuan also quickly chimed in to comfort her,
"That's right, Little Ye Ye, don't worry."
"Your Daddy and Mommy would never dream of selling you."
"We just want you to play with your sister and other children~"
"Ye Ye only wants to be with Daddy and Mommy..."
Luo Hongye nestled into Ning Yechen's arms, murmuring softly while sucking on her lollipop.
"Daddy and Mommy will always be by Ye Ye's side..."
"But Ye Ye should also play with other children more, okay?"
Ning Yechen looked at Luo Hongye in his arms with a loving gaze.
Luo Hongye stared back at Ning Yechen blankly, then slowly nodded.
"Okay..."
"Ye Ye is so good~"
Ning Yechen praised, gently rubbing Luo Hongye's little cheeks.
Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
It's normal for children to feel insecure and cry when they first leave their parents' side.
Luo Hongye, having lacked a sense of security since childhood, was even more dependent on Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying.
But it was precisely because she was so well-behaved and understanding, coupled with Ning Yechen's reassurance and love, that Luo Hongye agreed.
Luo Ruying looked at Ning Yechen holding Luo Hongye in his arms, her lips curving into a captivating and joyful smile.
She couldn't help but feel grateful that the child's father was him... it was truly wonderful.
"Miss Su, I've filled it out."
Luo Ruying handed the completed registration book back to Su Yi.
After checking it and confirming there were no issues, Su Yi put away the registration book and brought out a jet-black, lustrous stone, placing it on the table.
"Sister Luo, next, please have Little Ye Ye place her palm on the Celestial Secret Stone."
"I'll help her test her cultivation aptitude."