The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 1017: Xin Family (5)

Chapter 1017: Chapter 1017: Xin Family (5)

Ruan Jie thought they were all making a big deal out of nothing. Besides, soaking in a bath was such a girly thing to do. What was a grown man like him doing soaking in a bath? He wanted to resist, but when he saw the worried faces of his family, especially Jiaojiao’s red-rimmed eyes, he finally obediently climbed into the bathtub.

Outside, Jiang Bin was still solemnly apologizing, but Shu Wen glanced at him and said, "Alright, if blame needs to fall somewhere, it’s not on you. I was the one who took her out. You should head back now. Don’t stick around and make a mess of things."

"..." Jiang Bin.

The disdain in her tone was too obvious. Although reluctant to leave, he realized staying here was inappropriate at this time, so he had no choice but to leave helplessly.

As soon as Jiang Bin left, Shu Jiao looked at Shu Wen disapprovingly and said, "Don’t let things get too strained in your relationships."

Shu Wen was holding Jiaojiao, who had already changed into clean clothes, and gently rubbed her chin against the top of Jiaojiao’s head. She was feeling deeply regretful and upset. When she heard Shu Jiao’s words, she absentmindedly nodded. Shu Jiao wanted to say more, but at that moment, Ruan Jie was calling for clothes from the bathroom. Shu Jiao had no choice but to turn around to find clothes for him, handing them to Jianguo to take inside.

After this incident of falling into the water, the Ruan Family had managed to avoid any major issues, but a different household was thrown into chaos.

The Xin Family.

Miss Xin Miao, the third daughter of the Xin Family, already had an elder sister and brother above her, but she was still doted on as the treasured little girl of the family.

However, no matter how much love and attention surrounded her, misfortune seemed to frequently visit the girl. Four years ago, she fell into the water once and became seriously ill with a fever that wouldn’t come down for days. Perhaps it was that high fever that damaged her brain, because after recovering, she became a bit unstable—often calling out someone else’s name, frequently running outside for no reason, and her favorite pastime became jumping into rivers.

Every winter, she would succeed in sneaking into the river to jump no less than twice a year when her family wasn’t paying attention.

In the earlier years, luck was on her side, and each time someone managed to pull her back before it was too late. But this time, her luck ran out. Although she was eventually rescued, it still cost her half her life.

By the time the patrol team brought her back, she was barely clinging to life.

Madam Xin, a gentle woman from Jiangnan, had just been joyfully preparing for the birthday banquet tomorrow. But when she saw her daughter carried in pale and lifeless, she nearly lost half her life along with her.

Standing in a corner was Xu Miao, who had gone out with Xin Miao earlier. Watching the chaos engulfing the Xin household, she was trembling with fear and didn’t dare say a single word.

Xu Miao had accompanied her out, yet when they returned, Xin Miao was in this state. How could she not be terrified? Especially when a powerful, privileged family like this was not one they could afford to offend.

Xu Miao’s mother, Feng Yue, had been listening to Madam Xin give instructions, and happened to witness this entire scene. Although shocked herself, Feng Yue quickly composed herself.

Seeing the Xin Family’s members swarm after Xin Miao to her room, she immediately pulled Xu Miao to the corner.

"Go kneel outside Miss Xin’s room!" Feng Yue whispered sternly to Xu Miao, glancing at the frantic yet determined Xin Family members rushing back and forth, every person’s face filled with urgency.

She was someone who could assess the situation well, knowing that regardless of what happened today, her daughter would not be able to avoid blame. It would be best to take the initiative and ask for forgiveness.

"Mom..." Xu Miao whimpered, already terrified, and pleaded to Feng Yue with teary eyes, "It wasn’t my fault, it was Miss Xin herself who wanted to jump. I tried to stop her, I really did."