Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Seeing Ji Nuan's insistence, Master Xi nodded in agreement: "Since the young lady is not worried about getting hurt, then I have no objection. Master, where do you want to compete?"

Chen Yu's eyes lit up with excitement, and he immediately replied, "The front yard is spacious, let's go there!"

Upon hearing this, Master Xi made a gesture of invitation to Ji Nuan, "Miss, please come in."

Master Xi didn't know what to make of his current mood. He had never fought with a woman before, let alone such a young girl. But since Ji Nuan insisted, he could only do his best to prevent her from getting hurt.

After two moves, Ji Nuan keenly noticed that Master Xi was not using his full strength and seemed to think she was just playing around.

She stopped her moves unhappily, took two steps back, looked directly at Master Xi, and said with a hint of provocation: "Master Xi, are you looking down on me? Or have you never learned how to attack and can only dodge?" She mistakenly thought that Master Xi still looked down on her and that he had to compete with her only because of Chen Yu's orders.

Master Xi couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He was actually just a rough young man in his twenties. Although he was highly skilled in martial arts, he was indeed a little hesitant when facing a young girl like Ji Nuan.

He scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "I don't look down on girls, it's just..."

"Then try your best and give me a good fight." Ji Nuan interrupted him with a firm tone.

After she finished speaking, she moved and took the lead in attacking Master Xi. Her movements were swift and powerful, and it was obvious that she was serious about it.

When Mrs. Chen walked into the front yard with her daughter, she was surprised to see her son's martial arts master fighting with a little girl, and her son was clapping excitedly on the side.

Only after the two men stepped back and paused did Mrs. Chen dare to step forward and ask.

She looked at her son and asked in confusion, "Yu'er, didn't Ah Fu say that there were distinguished guests at home? Why is there a fight here?"

Ji Nuan was a little embarrassed when she saw Madam Chen arrive and see her "fighting" with someone. She hurried forward a few steps, bowed, and said, "Ji Nuan greets Madam. I'm so sorry to have you witness this." She was apologetic and embarrassed, obviously not expecting to meet Madam Chen under such circumstances.

Before Mrs. Chen could speak, a little girl of about eleven or twelve years old took Ji Nuan's hand and said excitedly: "Wow, you are Nuan Nuan, I finally meet you! No wonder you can save my silly brother again and again, your kung fu is so amazing!" Her bright eyes were full of admiration for Ji Nuan.

Seeing this, Mrs. Chen scolded, "Rong'er, you are so rude." But there was a smile in her tone, and it was obvious that she felt helpless and doted on her daughter's lively personality.

She turned to Ji Nuan and said warmly, "You are Miss Ji? Rong'er has heard several times that you saved her elder brother. She was so happy to see you."

Seeing Madam Chen's easygoing attitude, Ji Nuan felt relieved and said with a smile, "I'm glad Madam doesn't blame me for being rude."

"How could that be? I just like lively girls like you." Mrs. Chen pulled Ji Nuan to sit in the front hall. She noticed a large basket of fruit on the stool and asked in surprise, "Oh, did Nuan Nuan bring this fruit?"

Ji Nuan nodded and smiled, "Don't be disgusted, Madam. It's our first visit and I don't know what you like, so I brought some of my favorite food."

Madam Chen quickly waved her hands and said, "I don't mind, I don't mind! You don't know how rare these snow pears and grapes are. Last time, that brat Yu'er got some from somewhere, but it wasn't enough for me to eat. I'm so greedy."

Ji Nuan laughed to herself after hearing this. Now she finally knew who Chen Yu inherited his casual personality from. Mrs. Chen had appeared so kind and dignified just now, but a basket of fruit had revealed her true colors.

Seeing his mother like this, Chen Yu said to Mrs. Chen helplessly: "Mom, actually, the fruit last time was also sent by Nuan Nuan." He tried to remind his mother, hoping that she could be more restrained and not let him lose face in front of Ji Nuan.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Chen immediately complained to Chen Yu: "Oh, you stinky son! You should have told me earlier, I thought you bought it yourself. If I had known it was a gift from Nuannuan, I would have asked her for it a long time ago!"

Ji Nuan: ...As expected, they are a very friendly family.

There were so many fruits in the space that they couldn't be eaten up at all. Ji Nuan smiled and said, "I know a caravan that sells fruits. Seeing that Madam likes them so much, I'll buy some more for Madam next time they come."

"Okay, okay!" Madam Chen smiled until her eyes narrowed into slits. She turned and ordered the maid behind her, "Xiao Tao, quickly bring the gift I prepared. Xiao Ju, wash these fruits. I want to taste them."

As she spoke, Mrs. Chen took over an exquisite box and handed it to Ji Nuan personally.

"Thank you, ma'am!" Ji Nuan was flattered and quickly bowed to take the box.

Mrs. Chen smiled and said, "Open it and take a look first. If you don't like it, I'll pick out another style for you."

Ji Nuan was surprised. Is this the way to give a meeting gift?

She obediently opened the box, and inside was a pair of high-quality ruby bracelets, emitting a warm luster.

Mrs. Chen looked at Ji Nuan expectantly, like a child waiting for affirmation. "How is it? Do you like it?"

"I like it." Ji Nuan nodded quickly. To show that she really liked it, she put the bracelet on her wrist on the spot and shook her wrist. The red jade made her skin look whiter and more delicate.

She was afraid that if she showed even the slightest sign of dislike, Mrs. Chen would really have to pick a new gift for her.

The little girl took Ji Nuan's hand, looked at it carefully, and exclaimed: "Sister, your skin is so good, it makes the jade bracelet look even more beautiful."

Ji Nuan laughed and said jokingly, "I thought it was the color of the jade bracelet that made her skin look good. Was I mistaken? It seems your eyes are sharper. You saw the truth right away."

When the little girl smiled, a pair of shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks, making her look particularly sweet and lovely.

Ji Nuan couldn't help but praise, "You look so pretty when you smile! Your name is Rong'er, right? Rong'er symbolizes good luck and fortune, and it sounds nice too!"

Chen Rong laughed when she heard this, and said shyly yet proudly, "Hey, I think my name sounds nice, too."

Chen Yu rolled his eyes silently. Rong'er was trying to steal his friend again!

Ji Nuan pulled out a crystal double-sided portable mirror from her sleeve, spread it out on her palm, and handed it to Chen Rong. "Since you're so cute, I'll give you a small gift."

"Wow, what is this? It's so shiny and beautiful!" Chen Rong widened her eyes and held it carefully in her palm, as if she was afraid it would fall.

Ji Nuan helped her open the mirror. "This is a mirror. Look, it's very clear when it's open!"

Chen Rong looked at herself in the mirror and a surprised smile appeared on her face.