The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 153 Scheming and Calculating (2)_1

Chapter 153: Chapter 153 Scheming and Calculating (2)_1

So, this matter would likely require some grinding.

The Ruanlin Family also knew it wasn’t an easy task, sighed heavily, as if they had already foreseen the endless troubles that would come afterward...

Meanwhile, standing at the doorway was Xiu Xi, who had just overheard their conversation. His green eyes darkened, and he left the entrance without making a sound.

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Afternoon.

While Ruan Jiaojiao was having her meal, Xiu Xi went out again and didn’t return until after four in the afternoon, carrying two pheasants in his hand.

Ruan Jianguo saw him from the half-built house reaching up to his knees, hurriedly ran out, and said anxiously, "Why did you go to the back mountain again, child? It’s so unsafe. Give me those wild pheasants quickly..."

He reached for the pheasants in his hands, fearing that others from the team might see and gossip to Liu Mei, which could cause unnecessary trouble.

However, Xiu Xi didn’t hand over the pheasants but turned slightly, neatly avoiding his attempt.

Ruan Jianguo looked at him in surprise.

"Xiaoxi?"

"I’m bringing them back to the Xiu Family," said Xiu Xi.

"You’re taking them to your house?" Ruan Jianguo asked with a hint of suspicion.

Xiu Xi nodded, but he still defended himself, "To the Xiu Family." In his heart, that was not his home.

"Why?"

Xiu Xi didn’t reply. He was not good with words, and this was not something he could clearly explain in a few words. He could only look resolutely at Ruan Jianguo.

Ruan Jianguo thought he still cared for the Xiu Family, despite how poorly they treated him. He sighed out of helplessness, not because he coveted the small gift but because he didn’t want Xiu Xi to be wronged. Accepting the situation, he said, "Alright, take them home then."

Xiu Xi nodded and headed towards the team’s location.

Ruan Jianguo watched his receding figure for a long time until he was prompted by the workers nearby, and only then did he take his gaze back.

Xiu Xi carried the pheasants along the main road, attracting the attention of many. They looked on with envy and curiosity, asking where he had found such pheasants. Xiu Xi ignored them all and continued on his way to the Xiu Family’s front door.

Liu Mei had been in a foul mood ever since their last loss of poultry, finding fault in everything; even Xiu Cheng had been scolded several times by her.

She was now grumbling in the yard, cursing everything and everyone, when she caught sight of Xiu Xi standing at the entrance with two pheasants in hand. Her eyebrows shot up, and she dropped her broom to come greet him eagerly.

"Oh, Xiaoxi, where did you get these plump pheasants? They look great! Come, come, show them to momma, I’ll cook them for you, so you can have a good meal at noon."

Saying this, she reached out to take the pheasants.

Xiu Xi didn’t avoid her, letting her take the pheasants from his hands.

Carrying the heavy pheasants that weighed ten to twenty pounds, her eyes squinted with joy, revealing all her teeth in a wide grin. She looked at Xiu Xi with such tenderness as if he was her own treasured child.

Noticing the member of the Ruanlin Family emerge next door, she immediately straightened her back and raised her voice to call out, "Auntie Ruanlin, look at these two big pheasants, aren’t they fat? My boy just brought them home. In the end, people remember their roots, bearing the surname Xiu means bearing the surname Xiu, and no small kindness from others can compete with that."

Seeing Ruanlin Family’s stony face and her silence, Liu Mei’s heart swelled with joy. She couldn’t resist adding, "Auntie Ruanlin, don’t you agree?"

Ruanlin Family, looking at Liu Mei’s smug expression, snorted coldly, uninterested in engaging with her. However, her gaze turned complex when she looked at Xiu Xi. She ultimately didn’t say anything and turned back to enter her yard.