Chapter 1603: 1603: Very Fragrant, Sweet, and Tempting (5)

Capítulo 1603: Chapter 1603: Very Fragrant, Sweet, and Tempting (5)

Because of the five letters in “Duan Xi,” Ruan Jiaojiao felt both sweet and shy in the car on the way to the hotel, blushing the whole way.

This time, for the convenience of both families, they chose the main branch as a compromise to host Duan Xi’s birthday party. By the time the Ruan Family arrived, the Duan Family was already there.

As soon as the car stopped at the entrance, Ruan Jiaojiao saw Duan Qianyang waiting at the door. Beside him stood a handsome, familiar face, and Ruan Jiaojiao quickly recognized him as Duan Xin.

Duan Xin is twenty this year, two years older than Duan Xi. She remembered he was in the third year of university when they were in their freshman year.

Seeing the Ruan Family’s car stop, Duan Qianyang immediately greeted them with a broad smile, exchanged some pleasantries with Ruan Jianguo and Shu Jiao, and then looked at Duan Xi, patting his shoulder with satisfaction: “Eighteen now, a grown-up.”

Duan Xi has never called him dad till now, and this time was no exception. Duan Qianyang was used to it and didn’t mind, turning instead to look at Ruan Jiaojiao, with undisguised affection in his eyes: “Jiaojiao has grown up too, and is even more beautiful!”

“Thank you, Uncle Duan.” Ruan Jiaojiao thanked sweetly.

During the three years of high school, because of health reasons, she didn’t visit Beidu again. Duan Xi stayed by her side, unwilling to leave. So, whenever Duan Qianyang wanted to see his son, he would take the trip to Yuansu to visit him two or three times a year, and he became quite familiar with Ruan Jiaojiao.

After exchanging pleasantries, the adults walked ahead while the younger ones followed behind.

Duan Xin walked alongside Ruan Jiaojiao and her group, seeming more mature than three years ago. However, the moment he spoke, he gave himself away: “Duan Xi, why didn’t you call me? I’m your brother. You’re really rude.”

Ruan Jiaojiao smirked quietly on the side. Duan Xi hadn’t even called Duan Qianyang his father; would he call Duan Xin his brother?

Seeing Duan Xi ignore him, Duan Xin didn’t mind, as sociable as he was three years ago. Like he was searching for a topic, he asked Duan Xi, “What happened to that cat you used to carry around every day three years ago? Why didn’t you bring it this time?”

Duan Xi still didn’t respond, but to avoid suspicion, Ruan Jiaojiao replied, “Tuanzi was given to Grandpa three years ago and has been living at his house ever since.”

“What?!” Duan Xin exclaimed in surprise, “Duan Xi, why are you going back on your word? Didn’t we agree three years ago that if you didn’t want the cat, you’d give it to me?”

Ruan Jiaojiao looked at him skeptically, wondering if he was delusional. Who agreed to that three years ago?

It’s unclear if Duan Xin genuinely liked the cat from three years ago or merely wanted to have a conversation with Duan Xi. He told Ruan Jiaojiao with a mournful expression, “Little sister, you don’t understand. Three years ago, Duan Xi and I had an agreement that if he no longer wanted the cat, he would let me adopt it.”

Duan Xi’s response was to grab Ruan Jiaojiao and walk quickly ahead, looking at Duan Xin with obvious disdain. The only thing missing was writing on his face: “Crazy, stay away!”

Duan Xin immediately caught up, wanting to continue the conversation, but they had already reached the private room entrance, leaving him no chance.

Sitting inside was Duan Qirui, and once the Ruan Family entered, there was naturally another round of introductions and greetings. After finishing the introductions, everyone finally sat down. With seven people from the Ruan Family, including Duan Xi, and three from the Duan Family, there were ten people total—just enough to fill a large round table with a small half-meter space in the middle to move about.