The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 550: Overwhelming Luck (9)_1

Chapter 550: Chapter 550: Overwhelming Luck (9)_1

As she spoke, she called out to the old granny, "Liu Ma, come quickly, bring the fruits over,"

When Old Granny Liu approached, she personally handed Ruan Jiaojiao an orange, smiling and urging her to eat it.

While turning her head, she asked Liu Ma if the food was ready, and upon receiving a nod, she beckoned everyone to rise and head to the dining room.

"..." Ruan Jiaojiao could only set down the partly-peeled orange and follow them into the dining room.

Once in the dining room, Ruan Jiaojiao marveled once more at the wealth of the Yuan Family; it truly was incomparable.

Yuan Hui came rushing out from his room after they were seated, not seeing his wife, he did not ask a single question, only warmly inviting them to sit down and eat.

Apart from the woman who had already left, the atmosphere at the dining table was harmonious.

After eating at the Yuan Family’s home, Ruan Jiaojiao realized that the old lady’s praise of their family restaurant’s food the day before was a bit exaggerated; after all, their own dishes were truly rich in color, aroma, and taste, while those at the Ruan Family restaurant mostly focused on flavor and portion without much attention to the rest.

The Yuan Family’s cuisine was exquisitely made to the point that Ruan Jiaojiao felt almost reluctant to eat it.

After the meal, the old lady was still not ready to let them go, keeping them for a good chat until she was truly worn out before she sent them out the door, but before parting, she repeatedly set a date with Ruan Jiaojiao to come see her again.

Ruan Jiaojiao glanced at the painting in the stairwell, then back at the old lady in front of her, her face full of love for her, and nodded.

After sending Ruan Jiaojiao and the others away, the Old Madam Yuan, with the support of Liu Ma, returned to the first-floor room. As she passed the stairwell, she paused, lifting her head to gaze at the ink figure painting.

Liu Ma, having served her since she was a child, naturally knew what was on her mind and softly asked, "Are you thinking about Miss again, my lady?"

The old lady did not respond, only let out a deep sigh.

But what good were her thoughts? It was she who had abandoned her daughter, and she guessed that even in the Underworld, her daughter would not forgive her. She only wondered if her daughter had reincarnated and no longer remembered her cruel mother.

"You say that year..." The old lady started to speak but ultimately let out a sigh, not continuing her thoughts.

Liu Ma knew her mistress was likely feeling sad again and tried to change the subject, saying, "Miss JiaoJiao, whom you brought home today, is exceptionally lovely. When she grows up, she is sure to be a fortunate and good girl."

"Yes... Indeed, a fortunate and good girl..." Old Madam Yuan replied, her gaze fixed ahead, thinking of Ruan Jiaojiao and seeing once more that girl from the past, sitting on the steps, covering her face and crying, asking her in desperation and grievance why she had chosen her.

Yes, why had she chosen her?

Old Madam Yuan asked herself... Perhaps because she had no other choice...

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On the way back, Ruan Jiaojiao was still thinking about the painting she had seen. Seeing her deep in thought, Shu Jie teased her with a laugh, "Jiaojiao, reluctant to leave?"

Hearing this, Ruan JianGuo, who was driving in front, immediately stopped the car and looked anxiously at Ruan Jiaojiao, "My treasure? Reluctant?"

"No," Ruan Jiaojiao shook her head, snuggling halfway into Shu Jie’s arms, and asked her while fiddling with her fingers, "Mama, if a figure painting is marked with which year to which year, does that mean, that person only lived for those years?"