novelraw Chapter 1426 - Capítulo 1426: 1426: Cat Theft (Part 4)
Chapter 1426 - Capítulo 1426: 1426: Cat Theft (Part 4)
Capítulo 1426: Chapter 1426: Cat Theft (Part 4)
On the Shu Family’s side, Ruan Jiaojiao stared at the phone that had been hung up, feeling a bit suspicious herself. Did something happen to Old Man Duan? Is this a coincidence?
“Meow?” Brother Xi, from the sound of it, your grandpa seems to be in trouble. Do you want to go check on him?
Although she really hated the old man for trying to take Xiu Xi away in front of everyone, upon hearing that he’s not doing well now, her feelings were quite conflicted.
“No.” Xiu Xi picked her up and replied.
He felt no affection for Old Man Duan. Back at the train station, when he made a move, it caused Ruan Jiaojiao to fall ill, losing all the weight she had painstakingly regained. To Xiu Xi, this was unforgivable. The fact that he hadn’t taken revenge was already a mercy. Whether he lives or dies now has nothing to do with him.
Seeing his resolute answer, Ruan Jiaojiao didn’t continue the topic.
The news of Old Man Duan’s death spread across Beidu the next day. Early in the morning, Ruan Jiaojiao slid down from the slide only to hear Old Man Shu lamenting about this matter to someone.
For people of his age, it’s easy to feel sentimental. Even though they might not get along well within their circle, it’s not to the extent of wishing death upon each other. So this sudden death of Old Man Duan caused quite a stir in the circle.
After hanging up the phone, Old Man Shu shared his complex feelings with Uncle Liang beside him, “What do people strive for all their life? Gone just like that. Although Old Man Duan was quite annoying normally, suddenly losing him feels really unsettling.”
Uncle Liang agreed with him for a bit until Old Man Shu noticed Ruan Jiaojiao approaching and shooed him away.
After Uncle Liang left, Old Man Shu said to Ruan Jiaojiao, “Jiaojiao, you have to grow up fast. Grandpa still wants to see you grow up, get married, and have kids.”
Old Man Shu was never afraid of death before, especially when Grandma Shu had just passed; he even considered going along too. But now, he’s a bit afraid, terrified that he might not be able to watch Ruan Jiaojiao grow up, marry, and have children.
“Meow.” But it’s not like I can grow up just by wanting to.
Ruan Jiaojiao squatted on the sofa beside him, using her little paw to wash her face, and she looked over helplessly upon hearing that.
After speaking, seeing the elderly man’s still somber expression, she climbed onto his lap, patting his hand in comfort: “Meow.” But Grandpa, don’t worry, you’ll surely live a long and healthy life.
Whether Old Man Shu understood Ruan Jiaojiao’s comfort or not, upon seeing her willingly climb onto him, he immediately embraced her, enjoying her soft fur with great affection, making Ruan Jiaojiao seriously doubt if she had misunderstood; where was the slightest bit of sadness in this old man?!
Old Man Duan’s funeral lasted two days, during which Xiu Xi and Duan Qianyang had no contact until the last day, after Old Man Duan was buried. It was only then that Xiu Xi received a call from Duan Qianyang, who expressed the hope to take him back to the Duan Family to offer incense to Old Man Duan.
Duan Qianyang knew Xiu Xi disliked Old Man Duan, thus didn’t ask him to fulfill any filial piety during the past two days, but the request to offer incense at the end wasn’t too much, so Xiu Xi agreed.
The morning after Xiu Xi agreed, a car from the Duan Family drove to the Shu Family to pick him up and take him to the Duan Family.