Chapter 2289
Jiaojiao was really annoyed. After pushing Duan Xi away, she rummaged in the closet for a while and finally chose a turtleneck sweater to put on.
Although it was strange to wear a turtleneck sweater in a warm indoor room, she thought it was better than having the elders see the bruises on her neck.
When Jiaojiao came out, Ruan Jianguo and Ruan Hao were still waiting outside. Only Duan Qianyang had the leisure to stroll around and admire the decorations.
He turned around and walked over upon hearing the door open.
Jiaojiao immediately called out with a smile, "Dad, Big Brother, Uncle Duan."
"Eh," Duan Qianyang replied, walking over and discreetly sizing up Jiaojiao. Seeing her in good spirits and her face rosy, he finally breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed the pig in his family was safe for the day.
While he was observing, Ruan Jianguo and Ruan Hao were doing the same. Seeing she looked indeed in good health, their expressions finally eased a bit.
In front of his daughter, Ruan Jianguo was still angry but restrained himself a bit, knowing such matters would surely make Jiaojiao uncomfortable and everyone awkward.
But there were some things he had to say, "Jiaojiao, don’t turn off your phone unless it’s out of battery, got it?"
Jiaojiao obediently nodded, "Okay."
"Also, it’s almost New Year, the weather is cold, you’re finally on holiday, so don’t blindly follow others around; stay home and let your grandma take good care of you." As for who that ’others’ were, it was quite obvious; Ruan Jianguo even shot a glare at Duan Xi.
Jiaojiao’s face began to turn red and she replied somewhat ambiguously.
Seeing her so compliant, Ruan Jianguo’s previously sullen expression finally softened, and he grabbed her little hand saying, "Then come back with Dad now, don’t come here anymore. Look at the food here, none of it compares to the nutritious and healthy meals your grandma makes."
Duan Xi really wanted to retort that it was made by the Ruan Family hotel, but he knew he couldn’t say that, otherwise Ruan Jianguo wouldn’t be able to save face.
But Jiaojiao couldn’t help but argue, "Dad, that’s delivered from the shop."
"It’s still not as good as what your grandma makes." Ruan Jianguo insisted, pulling her along, "Come on, head home early with Dad and have your grandma make something nutritious tonight."
"But..." Jiaojiao looked over at Duan Xi and Duan Qianyang standing still on the other side, "Uncle Duan and Brother Xi, are you coming home with us?"
"Going to the company," Duan Xi replied.
Before Duan Qianyang could answer, Jiaojiao’s expression changed, worriedly saying, "I’m going too; I’ll go with you."
She remembered there was a woman named Dan Chun waiting at the company, a woman coveting her man.
"Dad, Big Brother, you go home first, I’m going to the company with Brother Xi; we’ll return together in the evening." Jiaojiao said and broke free from Ruan Jianguo’s hand, running over to Duan Xi at such a fast speed that Ruan Jianguo didn’t react immediately; when he did, Jiaojiao was already by Duan Xi’s side.
Ruan Jianguo’s face fell again, feeling incredibly frustrated!
He glared coldly at Duan Xi but spoke to Jiaojiao in a coaxing manner, "Little darling, come back with Dad, there’s no fun going to the company."
Jiaojiao shook her head, "I’m not going to play, I’m going to do business."
"What business could you possibly have?" Ruan Jianguo naturally didn’t believe her and thought Duan Xi was to blame, angrily saying, "Did you kid trick Jiaojiao into working for free?"