Chapter 719 - 719 719 Snatch (11)_1

Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Snatch (11)_1 Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Snatch (11)_1 Ruan Jiaojiao watched his joyful expression, and the strong urge to sleep that she had been feeling was now completely gone. However, she really didn’t know how to intervene in this matter. If she told him directly, whether Ruan Wei would believe her was one issue, but the main fear was that it might hurt him. Yet, not telling him worried her that if expectations piled up too high and were shattered by Liao Zhaoji herself, the damage to him might be even greater.

Ruan Jiaojiao lowered her eyes, thought of several plans in her mind, and eventually, she was convinced by Shu Jiao’s approach—let the father and son resolve this matter by themselves.

“Okay, then save me some for tomorrow morning, brother. It’s late now, you should go to sleep.”

After sending Ruan Wei off to bed, Ruan Jiaojiao lay down but found herself unable to sleep, tossing and turning until after ten before she finally managed to fall asleep.

Not having slept well, she lacked energy the next day. Ruan Jiaojiao got up the following morning yawning continuously, skipped breakfast, and Ruan Jianguo packed it in a bag for her to take with her.

Yawning continuously in the car, Ruan Jiaojiao covered her mouth, her eyes brimming with tears, and still preoccupied with the previous night’s concerns, she said to Ruan Jianguo in the front, “Dad, please talk to Uncle about Wei brother’s matter, ask him to gently bring it up to Wei brother.”

“I’ve mentioned this to your uncle already,” Ruan Jianguo said. “It’s just that your uncle has been busy these past two days and hasn’t had time to come back. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure he comes back tonight.”

He appeared calm on the surface, but inside he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Shu Jiao had told him about the situation on the same day, asking him to talk to Ruan Jiandang about it. He did bring it up, but Ruan Jiandang didn’t take it seriously—for what could he do about it?

His own nephew didn’t seem anxious about the matter, and there was no use in him, an uncle, worrying needlessly. Especially now that it was also troubling his own daughter, Ruan Jianguo felt even more uncomfortable.

In many matters, he truly looked down on his younger brother. But who had asked them to come from the same womb? Even if he looked down on him, he still had to look after him—not for his own sake, but also for the sake of their mother and nephews.

Upon hearing his words, Ruan Jiaojiao finally felt relieved. After another yawn, she sat up, listlessly nibbled on the steamed bun Xiu Xi had handed her, and as the milk was still warm, she had to drink water first.

Shu Jiao in the front frowned as she watched, “Jiaojiao, hasn’t mom told you not to worry about these things? You’re still so young; adults will handle these matters properly.”

Ruan Jiaojiao pursed her lips. She understood that, but she couldn’t help but worry.

“From now on, you’re not allowed to do this anymore. You’re at the age where you’re growing, and you need enough sleep. Eating in the car isn’t good for your stomach either. No more of this, got it?”

“Yeah, I got it,” Ruan Jiaojiao obediently nodded.

Today was the day the leaders from above visited, and when Ruan Jiaojiao arrived at school, Ruan Lei and the others were still cleaning. There hadn’t even been a morning reading class; they began cleaning as soon as they got up in the morning.

By the time Ruan Jiaojiao arrived, the cleaning was almost done.

Ruan Jiaojiao brought extra steamed buns that day, distributing two each to her two brothers and Lu Zishu.

The three of them sat under the shade of a tree, nibbling on the buns. Ruan Jiaojiao drank her milk. After Lu Zishu finished his bun, he noticed Qi Weixin walking out and immediately said something punch-worthy to Ruan Lei, “Lei bro, congratulations! The heavy responsibility of first year is now on your and Qi Weixin’s shoulders!”

Speaking of this matter, Ruan Lei felt sick to his stomach.