The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 574 Old Master Shu (10)_1

Chapter 574: Chapter 574 Old Master Shu (10)_1

When they arrived in front of the old house, several boys ran out from inside, all calling out to Ruan Jiaojiao as "Grandpa." Shu Jiao’s father was quite good to the younger generation. Although he wasn’t as affectionate towards them as he was with Ruan Jiaojiao, at least he didn’t wear a stern face.

The grandfather had been very pleased with the boys’ protective behavior towards their sister earlier, and his response to the boys now was truly warm and pleasant.

However, the fact that the boys ran out of this courtyard implied that it was where her daughter had lived before.

Looking at the mud brick house, the grandfather’s brows were deeply furrowed. Supported by Ruan Jianguo, he walked inside and, in a corner where no one could see, his eyes turned red.

When Shu Jie had gone to the countryside, she hadn’t been of age yet. He wouldn’t claim to be an overly affectionate father, but he had always provided them with the finest things and never let them suffer hardships.

Yet looking at the house before him, he couldn’t imagine how his daughter had managed to live squeezed in there.

His heart... ached too much.

He shook his head, not wanting to look any further, and turned to walk outside.

Ruan Jiaojiao was small and short, able to see things that adults might miss. She trotted up and took Shu Jiao’s father’s large hand, saying, "Grandpa, I’ll take you to see another place, okay?"

"Okay," Shu Jiao’s father nodded, letting her lead him out the door.

"Grandpa, look, this is my third uncle’s house, this is my fourth uncle’s house," Ruan Jiaojiao said, pointing out the two nearly completed single-story houses.

The Ruan Family’s land was not centralized but scattered in several places. In fact, there were only two suitable areas for building houses: one where Ruan Jianguo had constructed the apartment building, and the other was here, close to the edge of the village.

Due to the lack of space, the third and fourth uncles’ houses were built next to each other, both single-story. However, they were the kind that could be added upon with another story; when there was enough money and desire to construct an apartment building, it could be done by removing the roof and building on top.

"The houses of the third and fourth uncles just need to be decorated. They can move in by next year at the latest. All three uncles work with my dad, and my dad is really amazing. He opened a restaurant, and every day so many people come in to eat. He has earned a lot, a lot of money," she said.

These words seemed like the innocent chatter of a child, but a closer look would reveal that Ruan Jiaojiao pretty much exalted her father to the skies.

He hadn’t just opened a restaurant and made a lot of money; he had also built an apartment building, and now even his brothers’ lives were improving...

They were all sharp people; how could they not understand the meaning behind her words?

Shu Jiao’s father looked down at the soft, cuddly little girl beside him with a deep gaze.

The little one grinned at him, hugging his arm and acting spoilt: "Jiaojiao really likes you, Grandpa. Would it be okay for you to always live with us? Mom says that my aunt and uncle aren’t at home, it must be so lonely for you to be alone. If you stay with us, Jiaojiao can cheer you up every day."

Ruan Jianguo, watching from behind, was on the verge of taking out a handkerchief to wipe his tears. How could his daughter be so considerate? She truly was his little treasure.

At that moment, Shu Jie also walked up with a smile and said to Shu Jiao’s father, "Yes, Dad, why don’t you stay here with us? It’s lively here, and the air is good. Although the conditions are a bit poor, they will get better."

As she spoke, it was as if something suddenly occurred to her, "Later on, I’ll write a letter to Xiaowen and Xiaolang each, asking them to come directly here for the New Year. How about we all spend the New Year together this year?"