Chapter 129 The Death of the Ruanlin Family (2)_1
"Mom, Jiaojiao needs to stay here for a couple of days to avoid a relapse. You were busy all of last night, so get some sleep here first. I’ll go back and get some clothes for you to change into."
"Okay, remember to have them cook some millet porridge and bring it over for Jiaojiao to drink," the Ruanlin Family matriarch instructed. Then, as if remembering something, she pulled him back, "Actually, you don’t need to come back. Have Du Qing bring it over, since she has to go to work tomorrow anyway. There are a ton of things waiting for you at home, and the house construction needs you there too. I can take care of things here by myself."
"It’s alright, Mom. I will arrange everything," Ruan Jianguo patted her hand. Building the house was important, but in his heart, his daughter would always be his top priority. She was still sick in the hospital; it was impossible for him to stay calm at home.
The Ruanlin Family matriarch knew she couldn’t persuade him, so she said no more.
Ruan Jianguo turned and left the ward.
When he arrived back at the Ruan Family home, he passed the head of the village where Jiandang was leaning on a crutch helping him out. When Jiandang saw him return, he immediately came over, "How’s Jiaojiao doing?"
"She’s fine now, the fever has gone down, but she needs to stay for two more days. I’m going back to get some clothes and food for them. Here..."
"I’ll keep an eye on things for you; you go ahead," Jiandang offered.
Ruan Jianguo nodded, without any delay. Even though there were some grievances between him and Liao Zhaoji, the bond between the brothers was still strong.
When Ruan Jianguo got back to the Ruan Family home, Du Qing had already prepared the millet porridge. As soon as Du Qing saw him, she came over with the lunchbox, asking after Jiaojiao with concern, and only after making sure there were no serious problems did she go to prepare breakfast for everyone else.
The younger boys all crowded around too. The incident had happened so suddenly the day before that they had been startled awake; by then, Ruan Jianguo had already taken her to the hospital. They had been anxiously waiting all night and finally saw him return, naturally gathering around and asking with concern.