The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 1024 Xin Miao (2)

Chapter 1024: Chapter 1024 Xin Miao (2)

Xin Miao’s face was pale. She was half-lying on the bed with her eyes closed. Upon hearing the words, she opened her eyes and looked over.

Ruan Jiaojiao wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt like Xin Miao’s eyes lit up when she saw... the person behind her.

Despite being petite and frail, Xin Miao was very beautiful—especially her large, bright eyes, which sparkled like precious gems when they lit up.

Ruan Jiaojiao blinked and followed her gaze to realize that Xin Miao was looking at her older brother, Ruan Jie.

Ruan Jie unexpectedly found himself locking eyes with such large, bright eyes, and the way she stared at him like she had discovered some treasure startled him. Instinctively, he shifted aside, but her gaze stuck to him.

"I remember you. Thank you for saving me yesterday," Xin Miao said. Her voice, soft and sweet, was as pleasant as that of her mother, Mrs. Xin.

"Haha, it was the right thing to do, really. No need to thank me," Ruan Jie responded casually, waving his hand in dismissal, though he seemed a bit embarrassed. Seeing the frail and delicate girl brought back memories of his younger sister being ill, making him feel some sympathy. He asked with concern, "Are you feeling better? Is everything okay? You need to be more careful in the future. Don’t wander near the river unnecessarily."

The girl’s eyes flickered when she heard "river," but she quickly nodded.

Ruan Jie wasn’t used to talking to girls other than his sister. After asking a few more questions, he turned to Shu Jiao and said, "Mom, I’m a bit thirsty. I’ll go find Dad and the others."

Shu Jiao, understanding his discomfort in such situations, nodded and gave him a couple of reminders before letting him leave.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Xin was introducing Ruan Jiaojiao to Xin Miao: "Miaomiao, this is Jiaojiao. She’s the younger sister of the big brother who just saved you. You two should become good friends, okay?"

Xin Miao tilted her head upon hearing this, sizing up Ruan Jiaojiao. Ruan Jiaojiao gave her a smile, and she couldn’t help but smile back.

Xiu Xi, standing at the door without coming in, glanced at Xin Miao before lowering his eyes thoughtfully.

Xin Miao’s temperament was even sweeter than Ruan Jiaojiao’s, possibly because Mrs. Xin was originally from Jiangnan. As they say, appearance reflects the heart. Ruan Jiaojiao could see that this little girl was easy to get along with, and she quite liked her.

The two started with a brief introduction, but before they could exchange a few words, Xin Miao’s expression suddenly changed. Her face twisted with rage, and the hands that had just clasped Ruan Jiaojiao’s now gripped the bedsheet tightly.

Ruan Jiaojiao jumped in fright, and Shu Jiao quickly pulled her back two steps. Mrs. Xin froze for a moment before rushing to the door to call out. Soon, someone in a white coat entered, and Mrs. Xin apologized to them before closing the door.

Ruan Jiaojiao stood outside in a daze, and even though there was now a closed door between them, she could still hear Xin Miao’s heartbreaking screams from inside. The cries begged for help, pleaded for her mother...

"Mom?" Ruan Jiaojiao looked at Shu Jiao.

Shu Jiao hadn’t expected to encounter Xin Miao having an episode today. Listening to the cries through the door, though fragmented, she seemed to catch words like "She’s not Xin Miao... wants to go home."

Was this truly madness?

Shu Jiao stood at the door, debating whether to take Ruan Jiaojiao and leave, when the door opened again, and the screaming from inside had stopped, as though Xin Miao had been calmed down.