The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 576: Family Reunion (2)_1

Chapter 576: Chapter 576: Family Reunion (2)_1

Ruan Jiaojiao, having witnessed all of this, simply couldn’t hold back. Seeing her dad’s reaction change so dramatically, she burst out laughing.

Ruan Jie, with a trace of silent resentment, glanced at her and walked into the room that currently felt like a haunted house, with heavy steps and reluctant glances back.

What exactly Ruan Jie and Shu Jiao’s grandfather discussed inside the room, Ruan Jiaojiao didn’t know. But judging by her father’s fairly normal complexion when he came out, it seemed he hadn’t had too tough a time.

She went back to her room and slept soundly, yes, back to the Ruanlin Family’s room. It was getting colder and colder this winter, and she didn’t stay warm sleeping alone. She basically always slept with the Ruanlin Family.

The downstairs room had to be given to Shu Jiao’s grandfather, so Shu Jiao and Ruan Jie had no choice but to sleep in Ruan Hao and Ruan Jie’s room.

As the couple lay in Ruan Hao’s bed, Shu Jiao was curious about their conversation and asked, "Jie, did Dad give you a hard time?"

Ruan Jie, stroking her hair and turning with a smile, teased, "Why, do you feel sorry for your husband?"

"..." Shu Jiao, if you don’t want to talk then fine, forget it, tried to move away from his embrace.

Ruan Jie quickly pulled her back and coaxed her with sweet words, "Where are you running off to? I’ll tell you everything if you want to hear it."

"Dad started by talking about your childhood, saying you were obedient, sensible, and sweet, instructing me to treat you well. He then said he’s very thankful to me, for having taken such good care of you all these years, and that you married a good husband..."

"..." Shu Jiao couldn’t bear to listen any longer and turned to wriggle out of his embrace.

Behind her, Ruan Jie chuckled without stop, his chest vibrating with each laugh. He then seriously said, "Dad didn’t really say much, just told us to live our lives well from now on, truly."

Of course, the part about being thankful was true; he wasn’t lying about that.

But——

"Dad also asked about Xiaoxi. What do you think that means?" This was something Ruan Jie couldn’t figure out.

"You didn’t know Xiaoxi’s mother back then, did you?" He turned to ask.

Shu Jiao shook her head: "I didn’t know her." She was also puzzled why Shu Jiao’s grandfather would ask about Xiaoxi. Could it be he knew Xiaoxi’s maternal family?

"Forget it, let’s not think about it and go to sleep early. You still have to go to class tomorrow." High school ends their winter break later than elementary school, so Shu Jiao still had one week of classes left, and he would have to get up early to take her.

Shu Jiao nodded, nestled in his arms and closed her eyes.

As she slept peacefully, Ruan Jie lay with his eyes open, staring at the ceiling, still pondering the words Shu Jiao’s grandfather had said to him during the day.

In truth, he lied.

Shu Jiao’s grandfather had talked about many things, and among the most important was that he could give him capital and three years’ time. If he couldn’t make his daughter’s life better, he would take Shu Jiao and Ruan Jiaojiao away.

Ruan Jie felt a bit uncomfortable inside. He, too, wanted to provide a good life for his wife and child, but Shu Jiao’s grandfather’s threat seemed to put a damper on his intentions.

Of course, putting himself in others’ shoes, he could understand Shu Jiao’s grandfather’s way of thinking; after all, he had his precious little Jiaojiao, constantly wishing for her happiness and joy...

If she one day really ended up with someone like him, penniless and powerless, and still dared to covet his little treasure, he might just pick up a club and break the guy’s legs!

On the other hand.

Shu Jiao’s grandfather, in fact, hadn’t slept either; after his talk with Ruan Jie, he felt a mix of heartburn and regret.

Even he couldn’t have changed the fact that Shu Jiao was sent down to the countryside back then, and could only watch her suffer.