The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 445: Obsession During Lifetime (1)_1

Chapter 445: Chapter 445: Obsession During Lifetime (1)_1

"What do you all know?" The Ruanlin Family matriarch glared and shook off her hand again, turning to look at the pile of firewood in the corner of the courtyard. She instructed Ruan Jianmin, who had just come into the courtyard, "Jianmin, fetch your mom a piece of wood."

"What for?" Ruan Jianmin asked, puzzled.

"Just do it if I tell you to. Why so many questions?" The Ruanlin Family matriarch became impatient and said irritably. Seeing that he still didn’t move, she was about to shuffle forward to do it herself.

Yet as she had taken just one step forward, a pair of soft little hands grasped hers.

"Granny." Ruan Jiaojiao held her hand, which was still somewhat stiff, and looked up at her, "You don’t need a cane, Jiaojiao will walk with you. We can only stroll around this front courtyard, is that okay?"

The Ruanlin Family matriarch could boss and scold others whenever she was unsatisfied.

But she would never do that to Ruan Jiaojiao.

Upon hearing this, she immediately smiled.

The fierce-looking old lady now appeared extremely agreeable, laughing and saying, "Okay, Granny will listen to her good treasure and just take a walk around." She didn’t mention getting the cane anymore and, holding Ruan Jiaojiao’s little hand, she shuffled her feet forward bit by bit.

Her feet were stiff, making it difficult to take big steps. She could only move slowly, slower than a tortoise, but Ruan Jiaojiao was very patient, accompanying her as they carefully strolled around the courtyard.

Xiu Xi followed close behind, like a little guard.

The dog had already made more than a dozen laps around the courtyard, venting its excess energy, before it stopped its joyful prancing and also slowly trailed behind them.

The other family members, seeing these three and a wolf moving with tiny, cautious steps, all shook their heads and smiled helplessly, starting to split up to prepare tonight’s dinner.

Today was a big day for the entire Ruan Family, a real reunion, and naturally, this meal couldn’t be taken lightly. Du Qing had bought fish and meat at the town, and Wu Le had caught a big rooster from their own home. It was already prepared by the time they returned and was just waiting to be cooked for them to enjoy a hot meal.

Shu Jiao then went to check on the Ruanlin Family matriarch’s and Ruan Jiaojiao’s rooms, and upon seeing that the two sister-in-laws had already changed the sheets for her, she went to the kitchen to help out as well.

In the courtyard, Ruan Jiaojiao accompanied the Ruanlin Family matriarch in their stroll, followed by the little antagonist, with the chubby Meatball circling around them.

In the kitchen, mom and aunts were cooking; as the evening sky filled with sunset hues, wisps of smoke curled out from the kitchen chimney.

The brothers laughed and played, occasionally becoming a raucous bunch.

Dad and the three uncles were sitting together, chatting away, watching over them and discussing the restaurant’s business over the past few days.

Ruan Jiaojiao, witnessing this scene, found her lips unwittingly curling into a smile.

She thought, this must be happiness.

Such days, she could never tire of them all her life.

Three women cooking, with two stoves speeding up the process, the multitude of dishes were ready in less than an hour. To celebrate the Ruanlin Family matriarch and Ruan Jiaojiao’s discharge from the hospital, Ruan Jiandang had last gone to the gangster’s house and brought back a pound of sorghum liquor early on.

Two tables were set up, one for the adults and one for the kids.

As everyone, including Ruan Jianmin, sat down at the table, he stood up and said with a smile, "I know everyone is hungry and just waiting to eat, but I really want to say a few words. Will everyone please listen to what I have to say?"

"Go ahead and say it, no one’s stopping you." Ruan Jianjun said with a snort, unamused.