The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 981: To Beidu (3)

Chapter 981: Chapter 981: To Beidu (3)

She was already quite pretty, her pale and tender little face nestled in a red cape, making her look even more delicate and adorable. Liang Baisong felt his heart melt completely, and he finally understood why Elder Shu kept talking about this little miss every single day.

"Uncle Liang, this is my mom, and this is Xiaoxi," Shu Jiao pointed toward Ruanlin Family and Xiu Xi to introduce them to Uncle Liang.

Ruanlin Family was a bit reserved. As soon as Shu Jiao finished her introduction, she hurriedly greeted him. Ruan Jiaojiao sensed her nervousness and discreetly released Shu Jiao’s hand, instead reaching out to hold her mother’s larger hand.

After exchanging greetings with Ruanlin Family, Uncle Liang showed no hint of surprise when he noticed Xiu Xi. He simply smiled at him politely.

Meanwhile, in the train compartment, Ruan Jianguo and Ruan Jie both stepped out.

The people who came with Uncle Liang were quite observant. While Shu Jiao was busy introducing the others, they had already gone into the compartment to help move the luggage. With six or seven people each carrying a piece, neither Ruan Jianguo nor Ruan Jie needed to lift a finger.

The first thing Ruan Jianguo did upon stepping out of the train was scan the platform nervously. Only when he didn’t spot the figure he feared did his tense nerves finally relax.

He strode over to Shu Jiao, and after she introduced him, he began chatting cordially with Uncle Liang, appearing poised and eloquent.

But when Uncle Liang pointed outside and said, "Miss, it’s cold here. Let’s go. The master is waiting outside."

At those words,

Ruan Jiaojiao saw her father’s smile freeze on his face in real-time. She couldn’t help but cover her little mouth and chuckle quietly, only to be swiftly scooped up by Ruan Jianguo, his large hands gripping her tiny waist.

He was tall and strong, and holding a nine-year-old girl was more like playful mischief for him.

However, there were so many people on the platform, and Ruan Jiaojiao absolutely didn’t want to be carried in public. She squirmed to get down, but Ruan Jianguo tightened his grip on her small waist against him, then whispered in her ear, "Be good, darling. You have to help Daddy now."

So that’s what this was about! Ruan Jiaojiao giggled, patted her tiny chest as if to promise him, "No problem," and only then did Ruan Jianguo set her back down.

Entering the train station from the platform, Ruan Jiaojiao immediately felt much warmer. It was her first time in Beidu, and everything she saw was fresh and exciting. Compared to Changling, Beidu was undoubtedly much more developed. She even spotted several people holding a large device to their ears, yelling into it while talking.

Perhaps noticing the curiosity in Ruan Jiaojiao’s eyes, Xiu Xi walked up to her, gently took her small hand, and explained, "That’s a ’Big Brother,’ it can make phone calls."

Ruan Jiaojiao nodded thoughtfully. She knew that. She also knew that the communications industry would develop rapidly in the future.

Ruan Jianguo, much like Ruan Jiaojiao, had his attention snagged by the men carrying "Big Brothers" as they entered the station. Though he had heard of these devices before, it was the first time he’d seen them in person, and how convenient they seemed made his eyes brighten with interest.

He couldn’t help but wonder how much they cost and whether he should buy one as well. It would make it so much easier to stay in touch with his family when he traveled south for supplies in the future.

While father and daughter were both lost in their thoughts, they exited Beidu Train Station.

Outside, the cold wind whistled relentlessly—it was especially freezing.

The group lifted their heads, and the first thing they saw was five jeeps parked in a row, exuding an air of grandeur.

Standing beside the middle vehicle was Elder Shu, dressed sharply in an overcoat. When he saw Ruan Jiaojiao and the others emerge, the corners of his otherwise severe mouth curved into a smile. He called out first, "Jiaojiao!"

"Grandpa!" Ruan Jiaojiao called out excitedly, her little figure already darting forward at full speed.