The nanny gave a nod, signaling her approval.
Cuicui took the pastry and couldn’t help asking, "Why?"
Ruirui, looking like a little hamster, puffed up her cheeks and ate the pastry.
Cuicui said, "I pinched you, yet you gave me something to eat?"
Ruirui, while chewing, replied, "You pinched me, I bit you, we’re even. But you just got hit, so I gave you a pastry. Now we’re even again. Hurry and eat. I must say, this pastry is delicious."
Cuicui watched Ruirui eating the pastry like a hamster.
Suddenly, she let out a bitter smile, and tears slipped down her cheeks. For the first time, she *felt like she was being treated as a person*.
"Hey, why are you crying?"
Ruirui paused from eating, looked at Cuicui’s swollen cheeks, and said, "It hurts, right? That fat lady isn’t a good person. You should stay away from her."
Cuicui suddenly laughed, but quickly restrained her smile.
But everyone around heard Ruirui call the housekeeper nanny a fat lady.
The housekeeper nanny hated being called fat, but she didn’t dare to act out, so she kept a strained smile on her face while the nearby slaves and maids tried to stifle their laughter.
Ruirui stuffed the pastry into Cuicui’s mouth and, watching her eat, smiled and said, "Is it sweet?"
"Hehe... then eat more."
As she spoke, she ate vigorously, not feeling the least bit rushed or hurried.
Cuicui watched Ruirui, and a genuine smile appeared on her face as well.
Just then, a voice came from outside, "Nanny Wei?"
The housekeeper nanny immediately said, "Here, Mrs. Liu, what’s up?"
"Where’s the little girl named Ruirui who was sent in?"
Soon Mrs. Liu walked in and immediately said to Nanny Wei, "Hmm, I’m taking her with me."
Upon hearing this, Nanny Wei thought to herself, *This girl’s brother-in-law is really powerful to actually get someone out of Yihong House.*
Then Mrs. Liu smiled and said, "Ruirui, let’s go. Your brother-in-law is here to take you home!"
"Oh, sister, I’m going home," Ruirui said, looking at Cuicui.
"Oh, that’s great," Cuicui said with a sincere smile.
"Hmm, I’ll come back to play with you."
Ruirui stood up, then handed her most cherished pastries to Cuicui, saying, "Hmm, these are all for you, I’m leaving."
Cuicui said, "It’s not fun here. Leave and don’t come back."
Ruirui was taken aback and then looked at the housekeeper nanny, saying, "You!"
The housekeeper nanny, seeing Ruirui pointing at her, was stunned and said, "Ah?"
"You are not allowed to hit her anymore."
"Ah, I—I didn’t hit her!"
The housekeeper nanny said with a forced smile.
Ruirui said, "You’re lying. My sister said it’s wrong to hit people. If someone makes a mistake, just make them copy the ’Three Character Classic’ as punishment!"
Mrs. Liu glanced at the housekeeper nanny and said to Nanny Wei, "Alright, fine, I won’t hit her anymore."
Ruirui said, "Keep your word, or else..."
The housekeeper nanny looked at Ruirui’s extended hand, paused for a moment, and then understood.
"Let’s hook pinkies and make a promise: ’A hundred years without change, if you hit her again, you’ll get even fatter!’"
Nanny Wei’s chubby face twitched, and everyone around was amused but couldn’t laugh outright.
Mrs. Liu said, "Alright, let’s go, your brother-in-law is waiting impatiently."
"Oh, then I’m leaving. By the way, sister, what’s your name?"
"Oh, goodbye, Sister Cuicui. Remember me, my name is Ruirui!"
Daisy waved to her new friend. Watching the innocent Daisy, Cuicui’s eyes were full of envy and genuine blessings. *Perhaps such a little angel shouldn’t be in this filthy place.*
In the front courtyard, Mrs. Liu led Ruirui out. The moment she saw Chen Jie, Ruirui yelled and immediately let go of Mrs. Liu’s hand, running straight into Chen Jie’s arms.
Chen Jie, seeing Ruirui, was delighted and said, "Haha... My Ruirui, are you okay?"
Chen Jie checked Ruirui and, seeing no injuries, felt relieved.
Ruirui was still unaware of what had happened. She looked around and said, "Wow, so many people."
"These sisters’ clothes are so pretty."
Ruirui felt like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, seeing women’s clothing so luxurious for the first time.
Ruirui wiggled her nose and then saw Qiao Hongyan, staring with big watery eyes. She said, "Sister, why do you have the scent of flowers on you?"
Qiao Hongyan, seeing such an adorable little girl, also smiled and said, "Because, sister, I am the flower!"
"Wow, amazing, I want to become a flower too."
Chen Jie said, "Ruirui."
At this point, Chen Jie pulled Ruirui over and clasped his hands in apology, "I apologize, my senior."
Qiao Hongyan glanced at him and said, "Your little child is quite amusing. Forget it, today’s events stop here. Those who want to stay for pleasure, stay; those with affairs to attend should leave now."
"Everyone crowded here is making it hard for us to conduct business."
Hearing this, Chen Jie immediately said, "Thank you, my senior, for your understanding. By the way, about the money for redeeming her?"
Qiao Hongyan said, "No need for today’s payment. I’ll ask you for it in the future if there’s a chance."
Chen Jie immediately clasped his hands and said, "Thank you."
Seeing that the matter was resolved, everyone began to leave, except Qin Ying, who, having selected two girls, said, "Since I’m here, old Qin will try the skills of Yihong House first."
No one objected. Eagle, Tiger, and Leopard were not as old-fashioned as the older generation.
Very soon, Yihong House returned to peace, but everyone was discussing a name, Chen Jiusi.
This Chen Jiusi was incredible, rescuing a sister and moving half of the Thirteen Grand Protectors. *He truly stirred up half the city’s winds and clouds by himself.*