Long Fei went back and didn't release Little Nannan until dawn.
Little Nannan's entire body was blood-red, as if she'd been roasted on a massive blaze. She clutched Long Fei pitifully and said, "Father, can you stop throwing me into the medicine cauldron? Nannan hurts; my whole body hurts."
Long Fei smiled while giving her a pill, and told her, "The bitterness you suffer now will forge your place among the top. Your foundation is too weak. If we don't do this, how can you catch up with the talented ones?"
Little Nannan whimpered twice, obediently shut her mouth, and dared not complain further.
Long Fei patted her head, suppressing the pang of heartache.
If he's not strict with her now, there will surely be times when she will suffer later.
Early in the morning, Mother Wuu prepared their meal.
A bowl of spirit rice porridge and two small dishes.
Long Fei took Little Nannan out to eat and invited Mother Wuu to sit down and eat together.
