Under their questioning, I unconsciously recounted everything that had happened at school these past few days.
"So, you confirmed your relationship yesterday? And youâre getting engaged today?" Ruan Leiâs mouth twitched, struggling to control his expression.
Ruan Jiaojiao nodded, somewhat dazed. It seemed to be the case given the current situation.
"You... you really are! Donât you know how to be a bit more reserved?!" Ruan Lei was so furious he was about to curse. Although he knew Duan Xi and Ruan Jiaojiao being together was only a matter of time, he never expected it to happen so quickly. Especially since they had only been apart for half a month, and she already threw herself out there.
"Brother Lei, are you saying Iâm shameless?" One after another, they all said she wasnât reserved, and Ruan Jiaojiao couldnât help but feel a bit wronged. If she were reserved, who would be responsible if Brother Xi was snatched away?
"No, of course not." Ruan Lei hurriedly denied it, but was full of unspeakable bitterness, feeling quite stifled.
Seeing Duan Xi come down from the other side, Ruan Jiaojiaoâs gaze immediately shifted over, making Ruan Lei even more frustrated, giving Duan Xi a harsh glare. He thought it was all his fault; if he hadnât flirted with female classmates to get a confession, his obedient sister wouldnât have been forced into making such a bold move.
But his glaring was naturally ignored by Duan Xi, who sat down beside Ruan Jiaojiao. Ruan Jiaojiao couldnât help but ask him in a small voice, "Brother Xi, how come weâre getting engaged?"
Ruan Jiaojiao was still confused, not understanding how it came to this, and no one in the family had said a word to her.
Seeing Ruan Jiaojiao frown, her expression not seeming happy, Duan Xi felt a tightness in his chest, the red on the tips of his ears slowly fading: "You donât like it?"
Ruan Jiaojiao pouted, "Of course not, just a bit surprised." It felt like a dream; in just two days, their relationship had made a qualitative leap. She even suspected that if she werenât still a minor, would they be going to get their marriage certificates tomorrow?
"Not surprising. Once weâre engaged, no one can separate us," Duan Xi said.
Ruan Jiaojiao grinned. True, although it was fast and felt a bit unreal, engagement was like announcing to everyone that from now on, her Brother Xi was labeled as hers, and no one could take him away.
Instantly, Ruan Jiaojiao was filled with joy again.
Ruan Lei felt like he couldnât bear to watch!
But what could he do when he couldnât beat Duan Xi? He could only place his hopes on other siblings, like his brother who was studying at a military academy!
Of course, at this time, he didnât know that the origin of all this came from his brother in the military academy. If he hadnât blurted out and asked Ruan Jianguo for advice, Ruan Jianguo wouldnât have announced it so boldly, and none of this would have followed.
Zhao Li knew that Ruan Jiaojiao was returning from school today. She had originally planned to stay at her parents for two days to take care of them, but she missed Ruan Jiaojiao too much. She couldnât wait any longer and rushed back by evening.
Upon learning that Ruan Jiaojiao was getting engaged to Duan Xi, she wasnât surprised at all, even quite delighted: "Thatâs wonderful, Xiaoxi grew up with us, and no one is more trustworthy than him."
Then Shu Jiao and Ruan Hao also returned. Since there were many people, they didnât have dinner at home that night but went to the Ruan Family hotel for it.