As they passed by the Li Family’s gate, Xiaohei wasn’t very enthusiastic. Instead, it tucked its tail and tried to hide in a corner of the wall. Ruan Jiaojiao found that strange and called out to it, but Xiaohei just whined in response and didn’t turn its head back.
Li Shu heard the noise and came out, surprised at the scene as well.
He smiled and said, "It was just fine earlier; wonder why it suddenly became ." Then looked at Ruan Jiaojiao, "Jiaojiao, you’re such a good girl, going to call your dad for dinner again?"
Ruan Jiaojiao replied, "Yes, Uncle Li, today you..." She hadn’t finished her sentence when the person leading her by the hand started walking forward quickly, pulling her along with such speed that Ruan Jiaojiao couldn’t keep up and kept asking him to slow down. Naturally, she could no longer continue her conversation with Li Shu.
Li Shu didn’t mind; he just helplessly watched the two children walk away.
"What are you doing?! I almost fell!" Ruan Jiaojiao released his hand and looked at him, somewhat angrily.
The little antagonist stopped, looked back at her with a wronged expression, "Uncle hungry, eat dinner."
"You didn’t need to rush like that!" Ruan Jiaojiao was still feeling annoyed, thinking that the little antagonist was getting more audacious by the day, with an absurdly high sense of possession. So tiny, yet so scheming!
She had noticed long ago that whenever she spoke to someone other than the Ruanlin Family, his eyes and nose would show his displeasure.
If he’s now, what would it be like when he grows up?
No wonder in her previous life, he could become so obsessed with the female protagonist that he would destroy the entire world!
Thinking of how he might destroy the world again in the future, Ruan Jiaojiao couldn’t suppress a shiver, her little face crinkling as she earnestly advised, "Xiu Brother, this isn’t good."
Xiu Xi looked at her small hand dangling by her side. His first instinct was to grab it, but Ruan Jiaojiao thought she should cure him of this habit. So she deliberately moved her hand away to avoid his grasp and walked forward with her little legs.
Xiu Xi’s gaze darkened, and he silently followed behind her.
After calling Ruan Jianguo, Ruan Jiaojiao was held in his arms. Xiu Xi, unlike usual, did not walk beside Ruan Jianguo but instead trailed far behind the rest, his gaze occasionally turning toward Ruan Jiaojiao with expectation.
Ruan Jiaojiao caught his glances several times but deliberately avoided making eye contact. She wrapped her arms around Ruan Jianguo’s neck, talking about what had happened at the Xiu Family that day.
After listening, Ruan Jianguo frowned. He didn’t think much about Xiu Xi’s actions, but he advised Ruan Jiaojiao never to go to the back mountain alone and was filled with worry. He felt that after these two incidents, the entire village seemed unsafe.
All he wanted now was to quickly finish building the house and then erect a sturdy wall around it. That way, he wouldn’t have to fear the ferocious beasts.
Meanwhile, Ruan Jiaojiao, leaning on his shoulder seemingly half-asleep, was sneakily watching Xiu Xi. The more she watched, the more discontent she felt, huffing to herself that it was his fault, so why did he act as if she were to blame?!
When they arrived at the Ruan Family home, Ruan Jiaojiao slid down from Ruan Jianguo’s arms. Before they could enter the front door, she heard a familiar voice coming from inside.
"Grandma Ruan, is there anything else I can help with?" It was Wa Yiting, her voice delicate and soft, with deliberate coquettishness.
As soon as Ruan Jiaojiao heard that voice, the alarm bells in her head went off. She stormed into the house with her little bottom sticking out in indignation.
Indeed, she saw Wa Yiting standing by the Ruanlin Family’s side, helping to set the table. After finishing, Wa Yiting looked up at the Ruanlin Family with admiration, hoping to receive a word of praise.