NOVEL WEB Chapter 16: Godmother
Of course, who is older and who is younger between Luan Yu and Nan Shuishui may always remain a mystery.
Nan Shuishui looked at Liuxing and Liuyang thoughtfully, nodded, and said, "My sister and I hit it off at first sight. If my sister needs help, just say so. If I can help, I will definitely do so."
After spending a short time together, Nan Shuishui saw that Luan Yu was not the kind of person with bad intentions. Rather, she was straightforward and still an Eighth-level Soul Engineer. Befriending such an Eighth-level Soul Engineer would not do any harm to them in the Earth Dragon Gate.
Luan Yu said in a deep voice, "Sister Nan, you also know that I want to go to the extreme north to find rare metals this time, and it is inconvenient to take these two little ones with me. So, I wonder if Sister Nan could help me take care of them. Of course, when I return, there will be a generous reward."
Nan Shuishui waved her hand and said, "What's this? I also like these two children very much. Qiuqiu has taken them as younger siblings, and as her mother, I should express my feelings too. Let these two children recognize me as their godmother in the future."
Nan Shuishui had a good plan. By recognizing two godchildren, she could win over a wandering Eighth-level Soul Engineer. It was a steady profit with no loss, and Nan Qiuqiu also liked the two little ones. Why not?
When Luan Yu heard this, her face turned green. She wanted to speak but hesitated. The two little ones called her "sister." If they recognized Nan Shuishui as their godmother, what would that make her? A generation lower for no reason.
But Nan Shuishui's intentions were good, and Luan Yu had no reason to refuse. Having a Soul-level godmother would be beneficial for the two little ones' future. Although Luan Yu preferred a carefree life and disliked getting involved in complicated matters, the two little ones couldn't always follow her around the world. Having more connections would be advantageous for their future.
Despite her identity, Luan Yu would eventually bring the two little ones back to the Sun and Moon Empire for training. However, having more connections would be beneficial, and they would surely come in handy someday.
So, Luan Yu could only nod reluctantly and force a smile, saying, "It's an honor for these two little ones to recognize Sister Nan as their godmother."
Luan Yu made up her mind. When she returned, she would have the two little ones change how they addressed her. This time, she had indulged too much in being called "sister." It wasn't appropriate for them to call her that all the time. Her own sister didn't have the ability to stay youthful like her, and her appearance was much older. She couldn't let the two little ones call her "sister" forever. She didn't mind, but her sister wasn't as shameless as her.
Once the decision was made, Luan Yu immediately stepped forward and said to Liuxing and Liuyang, "You two little ones, I've found you a godmother. Sister Nan will be your godmother from now on. Go ahead and call her 'Godmother.'"
The corners of Liuxing's mouth twitched. What was going on? In such a short time, not only had they gained a six-year-old sister, but now a godmother too?
However, he and Liuying were still young. They needed to survive and grow up in this world, and having a godmother was indispensable. Whether considering his age in his previous life or his current age, Nan Shuishui could indeed be considered his elder.
"Godmother," Liuxing called out simply.
Luan Yu had already told him and Liuying that she would leave them in Dragon City for the time being and entrust someone to take care of them. She still had matters to attend to and would be away for as short as a few months or as long as a year before returning. Now, it seemed she intended to entrust them to Nan Shuishui.
Since they had already recognized a six-year-old girl as their sister, recognizing a godmother wasn't much of a burden.
Seeing Liuxing speak up, Liuying hurriedly called out, "Godmother." For her, relatives and friends were a novelty, and she wanted to experience it fully.
Nan Shuishui's heart overflowed with affection. She gently rubbed the little heads of the two and said softly, "Ah, how wonderful."
Then she glanced at Nan Qiuqiu, who stood beside her looking confused, and sighed. If only this girl could be half as obedient as Liuxing and Liuying.
Nan Qiuqiu, finally reacting, was brimming with excitement. Liuxing and Liuying had recognized Nan Shuishui as their godmother, didn't that make them her younger siblings for real?
"Great! I have younger siblings now!"
Several of the little ones from Earth Dragon Sect exchanged glances, each seeing a faint trace of melancholy in the others' eyes. Well, there were two more little ancestors now. The sect master and the eldest sister had just recognized their relatives, but they had too much to consider. They were young yet bore pressures they shouldn't have to at their age.
Luan Yu said to the two, "During this time, you'll follow your godmother. Be obedient, alright?"
"Okay, we understand, Sister," Liuxing nodded like a little adult, his expression serious.
'Sister?' Nan Shuishui glanced at Luan Yu with a strange expression, but she was smart enough not to show anything unusual. However, there was one little one at the scene who didn't read the atmosphere.
"Huh? Sister? Are you also Liuxing and Liuying's sister? Then should I call you sister too?"
Luan Yu felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her face flushed with embarrassment, and she glared fiercely at Liuxing. However, Luan Yu's face had always been as thick as a city wall. Without changing her expression, she said, "Your godmother and I call each other sisters. From now on, Xiao Qiuqiu will call me 'Auntie,' and you two will do the same."
"Oh, Auntie," Nan Qiuqiu responded.
Nan Qiuqiu wasn't particularly interested in adult matters, and with her mother glaring at her fiercely, she didn't dare act up. She was afraid of being spanked, which would ruin her dignity in front of her younger siblings.
Under the threat of Luan Yu's gaze, Liuxing and Liuying had no choice but to address her as "Auntie." The two exchanged glances, barely holding back their laughter. Luan Yu was finally getting her comeuppance! That's what she got for pretending to be young.
Ah! Speaking of the price of pretending to be young, Liuxing realized he was in the same boat. He glanced at the pink-haired girl beside him and sighed. To think that he, a dignified man, a super hunk who could face death without flinching, would one day call a six-year-old girl his elder sister. What a disgrace!
With the two little ones settled, Luan Yu felt relieved of her burden. She bid farewell to Nan Shuishui, waved goodbye to the children, and slowly disappeared down the street.
Liuxing and Liuying watched Luan Yu's retreating figure, feeling a pang of reluctance. Luan Yu was the first person they had met upon arriving in this Douluo Continent and the first to show them kindness. Her place in their hearts was special.
Nan Shuishui gently took Liuxing and Liuying's hands and said, "Let's go. Godmother will take you to buy some clothes first, and then we'll head back to Earth Dragon Sect."
"Okay," Liuxing and Liuying nodded.
Both of them were dressed in simple white robes, which were clearly not suited for children. The pink children's clothes Nan Qiuqiu wore were more appropriate for their age, though Liuxing firmly refused to wear anything pink.
Soon, under Nan Shuishui's guidance, the group of little ones was led to a clothing store in the northern part of the city.