Chapter 1349: Chapter 1349: Engagement Banquet (Part 8)
Ruan Jiaojiao stretched her neck out of Ruan Hao’s embrace to look back and saw a sweet-looking girl walking over, seeming about fifteen or sixteen years old.
Behind her, there was a boy following from a distance. Ruan Jiaojiao remembered him; he was the one staring at them when they entered.
“Brother Ruan, where is Jiaojiao? Why haven’t I seen her?” Yu Rou asked anxiously as she ran up.
Yu Rou hadn’t been fond of attending such social events before. This time she came specifically for Ruan Jiaojiao, yet couldn’t find her after searching all around.
Moreover, the letter she sent to Ruan Jiaojiao last time still had no reply, compelling her to seek out Ruan Hao, whom she’d met several times.
Ruan Hao looked at the young girl in front of him, remembering she got along well with his sister. Hearing this, he gently stroked Ruan Jiaojiao in his arms and answered warmly, “She’s not feeling well, so she didn’t go out today and is recuperating at home.”
“Oh? What is she sick with? Is it serious?” Upon hearing this, Yu Rou’s face filled with concern. “Did you get a doctor for her?”
“Yes, we have seen one, and it’s nothing serious.”
“I see.” Yu Rou was still a bit disappointed, lowering her eyes before looking up again and saying, “Brother Ruan, can you take this back to her for me? It’s the birthday gift I prepared for her; I promised to give it to her last time.”
Ruan Jiaojiao’s birthday is on the tenth of the lunar October. Yu Rou had prepared the birthday gift long ago, originally planning to give it to her in person, but it didn’t turn out that way.
After saying this, she seemed to remember something and added, “By the way, there are two gifts inside. One is mine, and the other is from my cousin. Brother Ruan, do you remember my cousin? It’s Jiang Xun.”
Ruan Hao looked toward the boy watching from a distance but not approaching, nodded slightly, but didn’t hurry to accept the gift. Instead, he turned his gaze to Ruan Jiaojiao in his arms.
Ruan Jiaojiao was also suspicious. She had a good impression of the girl, and judging by her tone, she guessed their relationship was quite good. But what was the deal with the boy at a distance?
Since they’re already here, why hand the gift over through someone else?
Ruan Jiaojiao looked at the gift box being handed over by the girl, sincerely wanting to accept only one of the gifts. However, she was now a cat, and Xiu Xi was not here. Even if she spoke, Ruan Hao might not understand what she meant, so she just silently nodded.
Seeing Ruan Jiaojiao nod, Ruan Hao then reached out to take the gift and helped to thank the girl on behalf of Ruan Jiaojiao.
The young girl looked at Ruan Hao, who appeared as graceful as a noble gentleman, and blushed inexplicably, thinking to herself that Jiaojiao’s brother was getting more handsome, holding a yellow cat still looking striking.
Not having met Ruan Jiaojiao and not being familiar with Ruan Hao, Yu Rou didn’t linger long and, after bidding farewell to Ruan Hao, walked over to Jiang Xun.
Jiang Xun had been watching her, and seeing her come over, he immediately asked, “Why didn’t she come?”
Yu Rou sighed, “Brother Ruan said Jiaojiao is sick, so she didn’t go out today and is resting at home.” It’s estimated that when she recovers from her illness, she’ll be eager to return to school. This time, they probably won’t see each other.
Although the two young girls could only meet once or twice a year, they kept in touch regularly through letters, maintaining a particularly good relationship.
After saying this, she looked at Jiang Xun with some confusion, “Cousin, didn’t you know Brother Ruan before? Why didn’t you personally deliver the gift to Jiaojiao?”