Chapter 2347

Chapter 2347: Chapter 2347

After hearing Shu Jiao’s words, Xia Qia’s expression didn’t change much, and she even looked very determined: "Ajie has already talked to me about this, I... am willing." She said the latter part with unusual firmness.

Ruan Jie instantly smiled like a fool.

The Ruan Family found it hard to watch.

The Ruanlin Family directly grabbed Xia Qia’s hand and said, "Good child, from now on, we’re family. Rest assured, our boy is not worth much here, and if this boy ever bullies you, feel free to tell us, and we’ll help you teach him a lesson!"

"..." Ruan Jie had a speechless expression.

He looked plaintively at the Ruanlin Family, knowing since childhood that boys weren’t valued in their family, but there was no need to say it out loud right in front of everyone!

Shu Jiao, hearing Xia Qia’s response, also relaxed her expression, even showing a bit of a smile towards Ruan Jie as she said, "Ajie, it’s Xia Qia’s first time at our home, take her around for a good tour."

The way she called her also changed from Miss Xia to Xia Qia, indicating acceptance.

Ruan Jie grinned widely and pulled Xia Qia up.

Ruan Jiaojiao hadn’t yet come back to her senses from the conversation earlier, as she didn’t expect everyone to be so straightforward.

After Ruan Jie pulled Xia Qia up, he also pulled Ruan Jiaojiao up when passing by her: "Come on, accompany your sister Xia Qia and take a stroll together."

Ruan Jiaojiao had no choice but to get up and follow them.

The Ruan Family home wasn’t big, so taking a stroll simply meant walking around together, and Ruan Jie clearly wanted her to bond with Xia Qia.

Unlike Wen Shu, Xia Qia rarely initiated conversations. Wen Shu’s outgoing nature often spiced things up between them, and given the previous interactions, familiarity came quickly.

But Xia Qia was quiet, and if one overlooked her single-handedly knocking down a burly man, she’d appear very gentle. Add a couple of encounters that Ruan Jiaojiao felt weren’t particularly pleasant, she found the situation a bit awkward.

So, not long into the walk, she found an excuse to retreat to the kitchen.

Watching Ruan Jiaojiao’s small figure darting away, Ruan Jie stood in the garden helplessly, with Xia Qia beside him, holding his hand and deliberately asking, "Afraid I won’t get along with Jiaojiao?"

Ruan Jie didn’t hide it: "My sister is the treasure of our family and also my treasure, and so are you, therefore..." He truly hoped both sides could get along, especially considering that in the future, when he’s not around, he can’t bear anyone feeling aggrieved.

Xia Qia smiled, "Don’t worry, Jiaojiao is very cute, she’s your sister, I’ll definitely cherish her as well."

"..." Ruan Jie.

Luckily he appeared dark-skinned, otherwise, it would be obvious that he was blushing!

Xia Qia spent a day at the Ruan Family, and after dinner, she was escorted out by Ruan Jie. Before leaving, she took out the gifts she had prepared for each member.

The Ruanlin Family received a jade bracelet, Shu Jiao a bottle of perfume, Ruan Jianguo a watch—yes, the kind with large gemstones, Ruan Jianguo loved it! Ruan Hao received an imported fountain pen.

As for Ruan Jiaojiao and Duan Xi, they got a pair of couple necklaces. Although not as expensive as the watch Wen Shu previously gifted, they were not cheap either, marked in the five-digit range.

Even the pets Dabao and Xiaoxue were thoughtfully given some kangaroo jerky, said to be available only abroad.

The fact that she thought of Dabao and Xiaoxue showed her wide consideration.

And among all the gifts, without a doubt, Ruan Jiaojiao and Duan Xi’s gifts were the most valuable.