Chapter 1153: Chapter 1153 Betrayal (4)
"Go, go, go, what are you crowding here for!" Zhao Li sneered with a bad temper.
When she turned her head to speak with Jiaojiao, she resumed her usual gentle indulgence: "Jiaojiao, eat more, your godmother has been simmering this all morning, it’s very nourishing."
"Okay." Jiaojiao’s little face was so red it looked like it could drip blood.
Actually, besides the discomfort during her period, her body has developed very well; especially since she’s been nourished with milk for so many years, she’s much fairer and more developed than most people. As for her height, she’s just shorter among this group of people who are several years older, but among her peers, she’s quite tall.
However, she’s always aimed to be a fair, wealthy beauty when she grows up, so naturally, she can’t lose in figure either.
Thinking of this, Jiaojiao’s face suddenly turned a few shades paler, and a hint of pain flashed in her lowered eyes, but she quickly returned to normal without letting anyone notice.
When she raised her head again, she smiled sweetly, "Thank you, godmother."
"Silly child." Zhao Li couldn’t help but rub her little head again, truly filled with love and affection. Thinking that in a few days, Jiaojiao would be staying at school and wouldn’t be seen regularly anymore, only able to see her at lunchtime while delivering meals, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness.
If only she were my little darling, that would be so nice—if worse comes to worst, even swapping for my two sons would be fine...
Lu Zishu had no idea his mom was thinking about packing him and his brother off for a trade; since Zhao Li wouldn’t let him eat, he was determined to eat anyway. When Zhao Li wasn’t looking, he swiftly grabbed a piece into his bowl and chewed it with big bites, perhaps because it was stolen, it really tasted quite good.
After lunch, the Ruanlin Family repeatedly reminded Jiaojiao of a few things before leaving the school with Zhao Li.
If possible, the Ruanlin Family truly wished they could keep Jiaojiao close, deeply afraid that any little mistake might lead to some trouble.
The Ruanlin Family’s demeanor was too unusual, and their faces didn’t look good. Zhao Li, who often mingled with the Ruan Family, noticed something wasn’t right. As they were getting close to their doorstep, she couldn’t help but ask, "Aunt, has something happened at home recently? If there’s anything, just let me know."
Zhao Li truly cared for Jiaojiao, from the bottom of her heart. The Ruanlin Family didn’t intend to hide it from her, just as they were about to explain the situation according to what Shu Lang had said, they heard a hysterical scream coming from their yard.
"Ruan Jianmin, you shameless old man! Do you have any decency left? If you don’t give me an explanation about today, this isn’t over!" The voice grew louder towards the end, with a hint of sobbing.
The Ruanlin Family recognized it was Wu Le’s voice, and their faces changed.
Upon pushing open the courtyard door and entering, they indeed saw Wu Le sitting on the ground causing a scene, pointing at Ruan Jianmin, while Jianmin stood frowning beside her, seemingly wanting to pull her but getting pushed away by Wu Le.
Seeing the Ruanlin Family return from outside, Wu Le’s eyes lit up and she was about to speak, but upon seeing Zhao Li by their side, she immediately held her tongue.
"What’s going on here?" The Ruanlin Family frowned, looking at Wu Le with her eyes red and swollen from crying, "Is the ground cooler?"
Only then did Wu Le realize she was still sitting on the ground, and she quickly got up, but she was still very aggrieved, looking at the Ruanlin Family expectantly, as if waiting for them to stand up for her.
Zhao Li was very good at reading the room, knowing she might be a bit out of place, she immediately said to the Ruanlin Family, "Aunt, I’ll come find you later."