Capítulo 1274: Chapter 1274: Survival Through Desperation (7)
Next to him, Ruan Jianguo was listening to the conversation between his wife and mother-in-law, but his rough fingers were playing with the little kitten’s nose.
The little kitten had only opened its eyes two days ago and couldn’t see clearly. Moreover, during the Soul Drawing, a soul was locked within its body, which might lead to some aftereffects, although it’s unclear what those might be.
As of now, the little kitten clearly didn’t like the rough thumb teasing him, with all four of his little paws kicking in annoyance.
Ruan Jianguo wasn’t one to tease small animals; none of the chubby Xiaobai or Sanmao at home liked him. But the little kitten was his little darling, and he couldn’t get enough, no matter how much he teased it.
It wasn’t until Ruanlin Family gave him a slap on the back of his hand, leaving a red mark, that he reluctantly withdrew his hand, unable to resist rubbing the kitten’s little head one more time, making it yowl in discontent.
He laughed heartily, unfazed by the glares from his wife and mother-in-law, and comforted Ruanlin Family and Shu Jiao with a smile, “There’s no need to worry. Xiaoxi is always capable; she will definitely find her way back.”
Shu Jiao and Ruanlin Family could only nod in agreement.
They both looked down at the little kitten nestled in their arms, its belly full and asleep, revealing loving smiles.
“By the way, mom, I still haven’t told Zhao Li about this. I’ll speak to her separately once this ceremony is over.”
They held this séance to lure Aunt Liu out, but it wasn’t actually for Ruan Jiaojiao; it was for the children who died unjustly at the Yuan Family.
Once Xiaoxi returned, Shu Jiao pretended to go mad, refusing to believe Ruan Jiaojiao was dead and wouldn’t bury her. It was convenient that the Master would be back from his trip in a couple of days, so they seized the chance to stage a scene where Ruan Jiaojiao was not supposed to die yet and plan to take her to Beidu, returning only when everything settled.
In fact, Shu Jiao hoped to settle down in Beidu, but she knew the Ruanlin Family wouldn’t adapt. She’d lived here her whole life, and despite how good life was in Beidu, she wouldn’t get used to it, so Shu Jiao dropped the idea.
This matter was so incredible that apart from the few who were at home then, no one else knew, including the boys outside crying their eyes out.
They genuinely thought Ruan Jiaojiao was dead. The few boys closest to the scene nearly fainted upon hearing.
And the other boys studying out of town all rushed back overnight, including Ruan Jie, who was in the middle of military training and couldn’t get leave. He insisted on coming back, nearly losing his academic status, until Qin Qiong intervened to help him keep it.
Shu’s elder wasn’t informed, fearing the old man couldn’t handle such an ordeal, so everyone kept it from him.
Ruan Hao wasn’t kept in the dark but was urged to hurry back. Although he’s not of much use now, they’ll need to draw on their luck after eighty-one days, a matter not to be taken lightly.
Whether the nine boys could provide the fortune didn’t matter because it wasn’t something anyone needed to consider. Just looking at those boys outside crying their hearts out was enough evidence.
And the eight boys still unaware outside were genuinely heartbroken.