The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 1007: Jiang Xun (3)

Chapter 1007: Chapter 1007: Jiang Xun (3)

Seeing that sycophantic expression again, Jiaojiao finally realized who it resembled—it was clearly a replica of Ruan Jianguo. She couldn’t help but laugh.

Shu Wen always maintained a cold attitude toward Jiang Bin, and now was no exception as she stepped out of the car with an indifferent expression.

Jiang Bin didn’t mind. Seeing Ruan Jianguo getting out of the car on the other side, he immediately ran over to make introductions.

The Jiang Family was in the education business, so both Jiang Yuanlong and Jiang Bin had a rather serious demeanor, often giving off the impression of a strict school principal.

But now, seeing the Ruan Family, Jiang Yuanlong was smiling with utmost sincerity.

Everyone engaged in polite small talk outside the door. Jiaojiao tilted her head up to watch them converse. She realized her family’s wealthy benefactor was truly impressive—apart from being slightly cowed before her grandpa, he handled everyone else with remarkable composure, looking genuinely capable.

"Ah-choo." Winter in Beidu was unbearably cold. Jiaojiao had only been standing outside for a few minutes before she couldn’t help but sneeze, immediately drawing everyone’s attention.

Ma Yinyin turned to look at her right away. Having only one son, and because her health had declined after Jiang Xun went missing, she hadn’t had another child. Now, seeing the beautiful and adorable Jiaojiao, her eyes lit up. She stepped forward to hold Jiaojiao’s small hand and said to Shu Jiao, "Sister Shu Jiao, is this your daughter?"

Shu Jiao smiled warmly and nodded, introducing her, "Yes, this is my daughter, Jiaojiao. And this is my son, Ruan Jie."

"Hello, Auntie," Jiaojiao said sweetly, immediately greeting her.

Ma Yinyin was delighted by the greeting but remembered they were still standing outside, so she quickly invited everyone inside.

The Jiang Family’s courtyard was a traditional quadrangle. After the passing of the Jiang elders, the three Jiang brothers split the family completely. Apart from Jiang Bin, who was still unmarried and living there, Jiang Yuanlong had already moved out.

However, knowing the Jiang Family’s main branch was hosting guests today—rumored to be people from the same area where Jiang Xun had been—the second branch and two married sisters had also returned to join the fun.

The Ruan Family plus Shu Jiao already made for a large crowd, and paired with the extended Jiang Family, there were truly a lot of people.

As Ma Yinyin led Jiaojiao inside, they heard a commotion coming from within. Moments later, two children came barreling out, weaving wildly through the throng. They first dodged past Jiang Yuanlong and Jiang Bin at the front, then charged straight toward the group of women at the back.

Ruan Jianguo and Shu Lang were flanked by Jiang Yuanlong and Jiang Bin and walking up front. When Ruan Jianguo saw the two children tearing through recklessly, his first thought was about the women walking behind. Concerned they might crash into Jiaojiao or Shu Jiao, he instinctively tried to grab hold of them. However, the kids were moving too fast, and he missed—he could only watch as one of them careened straight toward Jiaojiao.

His heart lurched, but a split-second later, he saw Ruan Jie grab the charging child by the collar and lift him off the ground, finally allowing Ruan Jianguo to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Auntie!"

"Auntie, save me!" The two children cried out in unison, one of them kicking frantically as he dangled from Ruan Jie’s grip.

When the children rushed forward, Ma Yinyin, who had been holding Jiaojiao’s hand, was startled. Forgetting about her troublemaking nephew hanging in midair, she worriedly asked Jiaojiao, "Jiaojiao, are you hurt?"

Jiaojiao shook her head. Even if Ruan Jie hadn’t lifted that little rascal, she felt confident she could have dodged on her own.