Chapter 316 Punishment (3)_1
Looking around at everyone who had been punished to stand, then at the three people eating, and finally at her own bowl filled with rice and several pork bones, she resolutely chose—to eat first! The stomach is more important!
As Ruan Jianguo ate, he listened to the reasons the Ruanlin Family wanted to punish them. Since he didn’t know about Ruan Jiaojiao’s aversion to water, he somewhat dismissively said, "The boys all know how to swim, and the older ones were there, too. Jiaojiao for sure wouldn’t get into trouble. It’s hot out, they just went..."
"What do you know!" The Ruanlin Family matriarch glared at him, infuriated by his carefree attitude, she slammed her bowl and chopsticks down and exclaimed, "For today’s matter, let me tell you, no pleading will help." She turned and pointed at the people outside the door, "All of you, stand until it gets dark. You’re not allowed to move until then!"
Because of Ruan Jianguo’s attempt to intercede, the punishment ended up being even harsher.
Little Fatty was eagerly eying the dishes on the dining table, his mouth watering so much that it was almost drooling. Seeing the Ruanlin Family matriarch suddenly explode, he quickly averted his gaze, swallowing his saliva forcefully and even choked on his own spit, coughing incessantly.
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That’s all you amount to! The Ruanlin Family matriarch gave him a disdainful glance.
Her gaze fell on the listless, clearly unwell Ruan Jiaojiao, and her heart ached again. She frowned in thought, then said to Ruan Jianguo, "Clean up the bowls and chopsticks, I need to step out for a bit."
After saying that, she hurriedly left the yard, heading in the direction of Qian Xiabai’s home at the end of the village.
As soon as the Ruanlin Family matriarch left, Ruan Jianguo immediately went forward to hold Ruan Jiaojiao. Having stood for too long, Ruan Jiaojiao was both tired and hungry; she went limp as soon as Ruan Jianguo’s arm touched her.
"Good girl, are you hungry? Your grandma’s not here; let’s quickly eat something. What would you like to eat, sweetheart? Dad will feed you," Ruan Jianguo said as he held Ruan Jiaojiao and walked towards the table in the main house. Reaching the table, he grabbed a clean bowl and chopsticks for her, served her a bowl of rice mixed with egg soup, and urged her to eat quickly.
He then turned and called out to the nine boys, "You guys eat something too. Once your grandma comes back, you won’t get the chance."