Only after her brother became prosperous would he become her reliable backer, allowing her to stand tall in the Ruan Family.
Yet, the Ruanlin Family had so much money and gave it all to Ruan Jianguo, which wasn’t right. She should’ve spread the wealth among each son. Besides, before she came over, the Li Family had also mentioned that any mother would be heartbroken over her son’s plight. It was unlikely that the Ruanlin Family could truly watch Ruan Jiandang struggle without money for his treatment. They were probably just putting on an act to frighten her.
Thinking about it, she felt it was indeed so.
As for Ruan Jiaojiao, she was even less worth mentioning. Such a money-losing girl would eventually benefit some other family. The Ruan Family’s current doting on her was purely a lack of clarity in their thinking. They would eventually come to realize this.
So, she really didn’t feel like she was at fault.
The next morning, the Ruanlin Family led Ruan Jiaojiao to the hospital again. Liao Zhaoji was not present, and Ruan Jianmin, who was at the bedside, greeted them before leaving for work.
The Ruanlin Family took out the porridge she was carrying and fed him.
After Ruan Jiandang finished eating, he watched the Ruanlin Family’s back as she cleaned up and suddenly said, "Mom, I’ve decided to divorce Liao Zhaoji."
The Ruanlin Family paused while tidying up, and after a long while, she turned back to look at Ruan Jiandang, and with a heavy heart, said, "Second son, it’s not that I want to push you, but your wife really isn’t good enough. Who knows what trouble she might stir up in the future? It’s better for you to divorce sooner for your own good and for everyone else’s."
Ruan Jiandang nodded, "I know, I’ve thought this through deeply."
As Ruan Jiandang spoke, his gaze fell on Ruan Jiaojiao, who was sitting quietly and listening to their conversation. His eyes softened. In fact, from the first time she’d hurt his niece, he should have made this decision.
He had been too indecisive and too soft-hearted, always thinking that he could simply endure and it would pass. Little did he know it would escalate to such a grave issue.
Fortunately, things hadn’t reached an irreparable point. His little niece was sitting there all right, and he hadn’t let down his brother and sister-in-law.
"Jiaojiao, do you dislike your second uncle?" he asked Ruan Jiaojiao.
Ruan Jiaojiao tilted her small head, feigning ignorance, "Why should I dislike second uncle? Jiaojiao really likes second uncle. Jiaojiao also likes fifth brother; he bought Jiaojiao flowers yesterday. Look at this, second uncle, do you think it looks pretty on Jiaojiao?"
Ruan Jiaojiao slightly bowed her head, showing Ruan Jiandang the big red flower pinned at the back of her head.
Ruan Jiandang smiled, "Pretty, Jiaojiao looks the prettiest."
Ruan Jiaojiao flushed a shy red, making her look like a budding flower. It wasn’t until Ruan Jiandang looked away that she breathed a sigh of relief. She had made quite the sacrifice to prevent Ruan Jiandang from having any regrets, even playing the role of a little child.
After leaving the hospital, the Ruanlin Family and Ruan Jiaojiao encountered Liao Zhaoji, who was hurrying over with a lunch box.
When Liao Zhaoji saw them, she paused, calling out to the Ruanlin Family, but the Ruanlin Family didn’t respond and walked past her, eyes straight ahead. Liao Zhaoji bit her lip and watched their departing figures, feeling somewhat suffocated as she entered the hospital.
When they got back to the Sixth Brigade, Ruan Jiaojiao saw from afar two figures standing at the entrance of the Ruan Family house.
One was the little villain, and the other, with her back to Jiaojiao, looked quite like the heroine, Wa Yiting.
Were they hooking up?
Ruan Jiaojiao’s heart skipped a beat as she let go of the Ruanlin Family’s hand and ran up.
Xiu Xi, who was particularly irritable because someone was blocking his way, lit up when he saw Ruan Jiaojiao returning. He stepped around Wa Yiting to greet her, reaching out to grab her small hand.