The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 253: Sold to the Old Man (4)_1

Chapter 253: Chapter 253: Sold to the Old Man (4)_1

As soon as she spoke, the crowd that had just quieted down immediately started chiming in again.

Liao Zhaoji was also moved as she looked at Liu Mei, "Thank you..."

"No need to thank me, we’re all neighbors," Liu Mei waved her hand dismissively with an air of nonchalance.

The Ruanlin Family sneered, "Indeed, no thanks are needed. Since you’re so keen to help her, take her back with you. I’m sure your family’s Jianlin wouldn’t mind an extra mouth to feed."

The underlying implication of those words was to suggest that Xiu Jianlin take a concubine.

Liu Mei was not stupid, and quickly understood the insinuation. Her face filled with anger as she retorted, "Auntie Ruan, you don’t have to be so venomous. I simply couldn’t stand by and not speak up, but your grudge is too deep, too unforgiving."

"If you can, then take her back!" the Ruanlin Family repeated her statement.

Liu Mei was left speechless, not knowing what to say in response.

She bit her lip, pondering for a long while but not coming up with any rebuttal. Inadvertently turning her head, she saw Ruan Jiaojiao and Xiu Xi just standing at the doorway watching her, especially Xiu Xi whose eyes were emitting a greenish glow—deep and seemingly able to suck people in.

She couldn’t help but think of the two wolves that had entered her house before, with the same kind of look in their eyes. She immediately cowered, licked her lips, and silenced herself.

She felt that the Ruan Family were especially malicious, just as eerie as that bastard child, and as she touched her skin which had broken out in goosebumps, she turned around and slunk out dejectedly.

The Ruanlin Family had lived in this community for many years, and even in the earlier years when she was nearly driven to her death due to social status, she had never been afraid—is she scared now?

She scoffed coldly and turned to look at the onlookers who were busy watching the commotion but reluctant to involve themselves, "Anyone of you who feels sorry for her can take her in. I promise I won’t say a word!"

Everyone looked at each other, then collectively took a couple of steps back.

It was the same old story; everyone was good at advising others to be magnanimous, but when it came to their own doorstep, no one wanted to bear the burden.

Especially someone like Liao Zhaoji, who was completely dependent on her natal family and neglected her own; a woman like that was even more undesirable than a hen that didn’t lay eggs! No one would be foolish enough to take in such a woman.

Liao Zhaoji remained kneeling on the ground. She had not expected the Ruanlin Family’s heart to be so hard that even though she was kneeling and begging, they still refused to forgive her. Despair overcame her.

Then she caught a glimpse of Ruan Chi and Ruan Wei standing to one side and her eyes suddenly lit up.

The next second, she threw herself at them, clutching them fiercely, "Chizi, Xiaowei, please beg your grandparents to save mom. If they don’t, mom’s really going to die and then you’ll completely lose her!"

Ruan Chi, barely able to maintain his composure when embraced by Liao Zhaoji’s crazed grasp, didn’t lose it, but Ruan Wei did, bursting into wails.

The sight of Liao Zhaoji was too alien and terrifying to him.

He tried to escape, but Liao Zhaoji was unnaturally strong at that moment, gripping his arm so tightly it turned blue. He struggled but couldn’t break free, and could only weep desperately.

The Ruanlin Family was thoroughly enraged.

She stormed forward, grabbed a fistful of Liao Zhaoji’s hair, and yanked back fiercely. Liao Zhaoji let out a cry of pain and involuntarily let go.

"Everyone get inside! Close the courtyard door, quick!" the Ruanlin Family shouted at Ruan Chi. She really didn’t want to show this side of herself in front of the children, but this woman always had a way of forcing her to make exceptions.