The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 348 Gathering (1)_1

Chapter 348: Chapter 348 Gathering (1)_1

Feeling content, she no longer had nightmares after falling asleep, so she slept extremely well that night.

Ruan Jiaojiao and Xiu Xi were going to start school, naturally, they needed to head to town to buy book bags, stationery, and paper. Taking advantage of the market day to purchase some items, people went before dawn to avoid the scorching sun.

Ruan Jiaojiao, having slept well the night before, was energetic that morning and sat in a trishaw early with her family. Except for Ruan Hao wanting to stay home to read, everyone else went to town.

That morning, the Ruanlin Family was too lazy to make breakfast, so they bought buns in town. The meat buns costing ten cents each were large and filled generously. Ruan Jiaojiao, with her small appetite, couldn’t finish half and handed it to Ruan Jianguo in front of her, "Dad, I can’t eat anymore."

Upon hearing her, Ruan Jianguo took the half bun she offered and said, "My dear girl, you have such a small appetite. You need to eat more to grow taller." As he spoke, the half bun had already disappeared in two bites.

Then, belatedly, he sensed a pair of emotional eyes staring at him from the side.

"What’s the matter, Xiaoxi?" Ruan Jianguo felt puzzled under his gaze and tentatively asked, "Are you not full?"

Xiu Xi looked away, remaining silent, and kept reminding herself in her mind, "This is my father, my father..."

After a few seconds of mental preparation, she finally looked up, shook her head, and said, "I’m full." But she could have easily eaten the rest of Jiaojiao’s half, too.

"Oh, if you’re not full, or if there’s anything you fancy at the market, just tell me, and I’ll buy it for you," Ruan Jianguo generously offered.

"I can afford it." On this matter, Xiu Xi never liked to concede, especially in front of Ruan Jiaojiao. She wanted to maintain her image as the most formidable male!

"..." Ruan Jianguo.

Alright then, everyone in this family was wealthier than he was; better not to flaunt wealth here.

"Dad, buy it for me; I can’t afford it!" Ruan Jie quickly interjected from the side, only to be dismissed with a slap by Ruan Jianguo and ignored.

Ruan Jie, used to being hit, didn’t mind at all. Seeing the market upfront, his eyes lit up, and he yearned to dash over. But remembering that his sister was still there, he begrudgingly refrained, taking Ruan Jiaojiao’s little hand, "Sister, hold on to brother’s hand, don’t run off. Be careful not to let the kidnappers take you away."

Stretching his neck to look ahead and thinking of the few coins in his pocket, he faux-generously said, "Tell brother if you want anything, I’ll buy it for you."

"I’ll buy it," Xiu Xi, standing on the other side of Ruan Jiaojiao, immediately retorted upon hearing this.

"Hey, that works too. Then, how about you buy something for me as well?" Ruan Jie, having learned of Xiu Xi’s wealth, shamelessly proposed.

"No!" Clearly, Xiu Xi’s generosity was reserved solely for Ruan Jiaojiao, and she refused him without hesitation.

"..." Ruan Jie, for some reason, felt a bit choked up.

The market wasn’t held every day, but only on two specific days of the week. On those days, many people came out to set up stalls, offering a wide variety of goods for sale.

The Ruanlin Family hadn’t planned on buying anything initially, just wanting to enjoy the lively atmosphere. However, after wandering around, they ended up purchasing quite a few things, with both large and small bags in their hands. Ruan Jianguo also carried a fair share of items.

Ruan Jiaojiao bought many toys as well, including a little turtle made of metal and a brightly colored roly-poly toy, but what delighted her most was a kitten, an orange cat whose fur resembled that of her previous life’s.