Chapter 855: 855: Receiving the Award (1)

Chapter 855: Chapter 855: Receiving the Award (1)

She knew some Changchongs were cannibalistic, even biting Xiaobai’s tail, it could well be one of those cannibalistic Changchongs.

Upon hearing this, Xiaobai hesitated a bit; it felt quite capable itself, of course, assuming the other snake didn’t play any tricks, it was still unclear who would win or lose.

However, seeing how concerned Little Cutie was, Xiaobai obediently nodded its head: “Sss sss…” Fine, it’ll let this one slide.

Although Ruan Jiaojiao couldn’t understand what it was saying, seeing it nodding, she knew it got the message, and she was relieved.

With all this commotion, by the time she laid down to sleep, it was already past ten; Ruan Jiaojiao felt like she’d forgotten something but couldn’t recall what, and finally, too tired to think further, she fell asleep clutching her blanket.

The next morning, Ruan Jiaojiao was woken up by noise from downstairs—a shrill female voice, it seemed, arguing about money.

Annoyed by the disturbance, Ruan Jiaojiao tossed and turned in bed before sitting up with a start and, wearing slippers, went to the front balcony to look down, only to see Liu Mei throwing a tantrum in her yard.

Ruan Jiaojiao was baffled and didn’t understand why Liu Mei was making trouble at their house for no reason.

Footsteps came from the side, and since only she and Xiu Xi lived upstairs, she knew without asking who it was.

Without turning around, she asked in confusion, “Xi brother, what’s she kicking up a fuss about?”

“She wants money,” replied Xiu Xi, seeing her sleepy-eyed and frowning: “It’s early, go back to sleep for a bit.”

“How can I sleep with all this noise,” Ruan Jiaojiao said helplessly, pushing the messy hair off her forehead, and went to the bathroom to wash up.

By the time she finished washing up and went downstairs, Liu Mei had already left, scared off by Rou Rou who ran back from its morning walk.

At breakfast, Ruan Jiaojiao roughly understood what had happened.

It turned out to be the ten thousand yuan Hu Yun got from Xiu Xun that made Liu Mei envious of making easy money. Jiang Bin, to take Xiu Xun away, gave Hu Yun ten thousand yuan. Xiu Jianhong’s family even started building a new house, which made Liu Mei green with envy.

Remembering that Xiu Xi, whom she had abandoned, was on the rise, Liu Mei wanted to mimic Hu Yun and ask the Ruan Family for ten thousand yuan… because in her mind, the Ruan Family adopting Xiu Xi and Jiang Bin taking Xiu Xun away were the same thing. If Hu Yun could get ten thousand from Jiang Bin, why couldn’t she ask the Ruan Family for ten thousand?

“…” Ruan Jiaojiao.

Listening to Ruanlin Family’s explanation, Ruan Jiaojiao didn’t know what words to use to describe her feelings anymore, only thinking that Liu Mei might be an idiot.

“That’s why, Xiaoxi, absolutely do not let her know about the car you won, or she’ll cause trouble,” Ruanlin Family told Xiu Xi: “Later, your uncle will go pick it up from Changling, just say it’s your uncle’s to others.”

Xiu Xi nodded, having no objections to this.

After breakfast, after Ruan Jianguo dropped off Xiu Xi, Ruan Jiaojiao, and Shu Jiao, he drove with Lu Zhiwei to the provincial capital. They didn’t take a car as they intended to drive one back.

The lottery booth was just as busy as before, with some lottery goers recognizing Ruan Jianguo and instantly pointing at him, shouting, “Everyone, look! That’s the guy who hit the jackpot.”

“Big brother, you’re buying lottery tickets again today?”

Ruan Jianguo politely smiled, “No, I’m here to collect my prize,” and made his way through the crowd towards the front.

And seeing the jackpot winner, the lottery goers in line lost interest in buying more tickets and instead followed Ruan Jianguo towards the minibus.