Chapter 2290
"Dad, what are you saying? I really have something to do. You and my big brother should go back obediently. Xiaoxi and I will be back tonight." Jiaojiao pouted, then as something came to mind, she leaned in and whispered in his ear, "Dad, if you don’t listen, next time you make Mom angry, I won’t help pacify her."
These words certainly hit Ruan Jianguo’s weak spot. Even though he was reluctant, he had no choice but to leave angrily with a sullen face.
As for Ruan Hao, he just gently ruffled Jiaojiao’s hair and said softly, "Take good care of yourself."
Jiaojiao felt there was some ambiguity in his words, and her face flushed as she nodded.
Before leaving, Ruan Jianguo gave Duan Qianyang a cold snort, and then he and Ruan Hao left.
Watching the father and son get in the car, Duan Qianyang also breathed a heavy sigh of relief, then turned and laughed, asking Jiaojiao, "Jiaojiao, do you like this villa?"
Jiaojiao nodded, "I like the villa, but the furniture inside is very old-fashioned."
Others might find this comment a bit unappreciative, but Duan Qianyang laughed heartily because he liked Jiaojiao being candid, expressing her likes and opinions rather than giving insincere compliments, which showed she truly regarded him as one of her own.
He laughed happily, "I see. After the New Year, you and Xiaoxi can go pick out furniture and redecorate. Uncle will pay."
"No need, I have money now," Duan Xi frowned and declined.
"Your money is your money; my intention is my intention," Duan Qianyang waved his hand.
Jiaojiao clung to Duan Xi’s arm and also persuaded, "That’s right, Xiaoxi, let’s not reject Uncle Duan’s kindness. Uncle Duan, are you on holiday today?"
"Not yet, I’ve been busy lately. But today I can take a short break."
Jiaojiao nodded and glanced at the time on her wrist, thought for a moment, and said, "Uncle Duan, we need to make a trip to the company now. How about this? If you have time tonight after we finish our tasks at the company, we can have dinner together, okay?"
Jiaojiao knew that Duan Qianyang wouldn’t visit them without reason. Since he was here, he truly wanted to see his son, yet with his personality, he wouldn’t express it verbally. Duan Xi didn’t care, so only she could navigate the situation.
Upon hearing this, Duan Qianyang’s eyes softened with warmth, "Okay, Uncle happens to have nothing to do in the afternoon. I haven’t visited your company yet. Can Uncle come along?"
Finally, Duan Qianyang instructed the driver and assistant, then got into Duan Xi’s car to go to the company together.
Jiaojiao was always perceptive, knowing what Duan Qianyang wanted to hear, so the conversation along the way was all about Duan Xi’s daily life. Sometimes complaining, sometimes tattling, and sometimes finding allies. Even though neither father nor son was talkative, because she was there to mediate, the atmosphere was lively and never went cold.
When they arrived at the company entrance, and Duan Xi parked the car, Jiaojiao immediately tidied her appearance in the rearview mirror. Once she confirmed everything was fine, she took a deep breath, got out of the car, straightened her back, and went upstairs arm-in-arm with Duan Xi.
Seeing the young girl who had just been making him laugh suddenly change her demeanor, Duan Qianyang raised his eyebrows in surprise, following with interest.