The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 487: Birthday (3)_1

Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Birthday (3)_1

"I just can’t sit still," the matriarch of the Ruanlin Family explained, settling down with the help of Zhao Li.

Shu Jie, coming out of the kitchen and seeing her being supported by Zhao Li, was shocked and thought something serious had happened; she hurried over, about to ask, when Ruan Jiaojiao cut in, "Mom, Grandma is being disobedient again. She’s not fully recovered, yet she went to do chores and now her back is hurting."

As she spoke, she winked at Shu Jie from an angle Zhao Li couldn’t see.

Shu Jie almost immediately understood what that meant and her expression turned serious as she scolded the matriarch, "Mom, have you forgotten what the doctor said last time? You only occasionally feel better, but you haven’t fully recovered. Your underlying condition is still there. You can’t do this again. What would we do if something happened to you? What about Jiaojiao?"

"Ah, it’s my fault, my fault," the Ruanlin matriarch nodded, sincerely admitting her mistake.

Their act fooled Zhao Li, who did not suspect anything and simply thought the matriarch had suddenly felt better for a moment.

Hearing this, Zhao Li spoke earnestly, "Auntie, you really must take good care of yourself. Have you forgotten? We agreed to find a good match for Jiaojiao someday. Without your discerning eyes, that won’t be possible."

At the mention of this, the energy of the Ruanlin matriarch surged.

The two women chatted back and forth with great zest, and soon Shu Jie joined in the conversation.

Seeing them so engaged in conversation, Ruan Jiaojiao shrugged her little shoulders and slipped away.

Zhao Li stayed at the Ruan Family’s home until four or five o’clock, when she was urged by Lu Zishu to head back. But before leaving, she finally brought up the real reason for her visit, "My birthday is on the Solar Calendar’s October 8th, which is only a few days away. I was hoping to have your family over for a visit on that day."

Zhao Li had been longing for Ruan Jiaojiao to visit her home for a while, but Jiaojiao always seemed reluctant to go. This time, seizing the opportunity of her own birthday, Zhao Li was determined to coax Jiaojiao into coming.

After talking to Shu Jie, she immediately looked down and asked Ruan Jiaojiao, "Jiaojiao, it’s your godmother’s birthday. Will you come to my house for it?"

Ruan Jiaojiao nodded with a smile, "Of course I will. I’ll go to godmother’s house early that day to celebrate her birthday."

"Hahaha, that’s my good girl," Zhao Li laughed, clapping her hands in decision, then looked up at Shu Jie, "Well, sister-in-law, it’s settled then. Your whole family must come to my house that day, no excuses."

"Of course not," Shu Jie agreed too, having formed a favorable impression of Zhao Li during their dealings and eager to interact more.

After seeing off Zhao Li, Shu Jie went to prepare dinner. In the evening, Ruan Jianguo’s car returned, bringing back Ruan Hao, who was studying in the city, and Ruan Jie, who attended middle school in town, among others.

Shu Jie invited her nephews to stay for dinner, but the older boys had grown up and did not feel right about eating at their uncle’s house every day, unlike the younger ones; they smiled and greeted before running off.

Shu Jie shook her head helplessly after them, closed the courtyard gate, returned to the main hall, and called everyone to start dinner.

Dinner wasn’t finished yet and it hadn’t gotten dark when a series of bangs and crashes came from the back yard, making everyone look at each other in confusion.

Who could that be at this time? And knocking on the back door?

Meatball, who had been gnawing on a bone under the table, turned and scurried off. Ruan Jiaojiao blinked her eyes, realizing she seemed to have forgotten something!

She had arranged for Changchong to come over on Saturday! But wasn’t today only Friday?