Moreover, not a bit was left, she licked her lips at the empty bowl, looking as if she wanted another bowl.
"Good girl, Jiaojiao, we need to eat smaller meals more often now, donât rush it." Seeing her longing look, clearly not having eaten enough, Shu Jiao felt an ache in her heart but still coaxed her gently.
Ruan Jiaojiao nodded, but as soon as she finished eating, she felt somewhat tired, as if the meal had drained all her energy.
She initially wanted to hold on and chat with her family, but she couldnât resist the weariness that overwhelmed her and obediently closed her eyes.
Within a few seconds, she fell asleep.
The Ruan Family also knew her current physical condition, so they didnât disturb her in the room. Seeing her fall asleep, they quietly withdrew one by one, only leaving Xiu Xi to keep watch in the room.
Before Shu Jiao and Ruanlin Family left, they both patted his shoulder, and Shu Jiao said, "Xiaoxi, youâve watched over Jiaojiao for three days without blinking, rest for a bit and sleep with her."
Shu Jiao truly accepted him from the bottom of her heart.
She knew there wouldnât be another person like him for Ruan Jiaojiao in this lifetime.
During Ruan Jiaojiaoâs three-day coma, they all took turns watching over her. Only him, he stayed in place throughout, not even sneaking a nap.
Xiu Xi nodded, the roomâs door was already closed, and Ruan Jiaojiao was asleep, yet his gaze never left her, still filled with lingering fear and dread.
Ruan Jiaojiaoâs Soul Drawing this time was not smooth because the Master met with an incident halfway.
Perhaps he intervened too much, provoking the will of heaven, so the Master had an accident during the Soul Drawing, once again vomiting blood, which was why screams came from the room earlier.
Although it was perilous, the Master ultimately completed the Soul Drawing.
The only regret was that, after successfully drawing the soul for Ruan Jiaojiao, the Master passed away.
It seemed the Master had anticipated this for some time, as shortly after his passing, two young monks came, claiming they were here according to the Masterâs will to take him back.
They also informed them that the Master had said it was all destined by fate and instructed them not to grieve.
The Master had done great kindness to the Ruan Family, and when they took him back, Ruan Jianguo personally led the escort with nine young men, while only Xiu Xi stayed by Ruan Jiaojiaoâs side, never leaving.
Recalling the past few daysâ torment and fear, Xiu Xi couldnât bear to take his eyes off Ruan Jiaojiao, afraid that if he blinked, she would vanish right before his eyes.
Not knowing how long he watched her like that, he finally stood up, slowly leaned his body over her, leaned down, and placed a kiss on her forehead, feeling the warm and soft touch of her skin. It was then that he slowly lay beside her, carefully drawing her frail body into his embrace, holding her tightly yet gently.
She was his cat, also his entire world.
Outside, Ruanlin Family was instructing the Ruan Family: "Letâs not tell Jiaojiao about the Masterâs passing for now."
Although the Master said everything was fate and destined by heaven, in the eyes of the Ruan Family, he was their great benefactor, and this kindness should not be forgotten for a lifetime. Itâs just that now Ruan Jiaojiao is fragile; itâs better not to stimulate her. When she recovers, theyâll take her to pay respects to the Master.