The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s-Chapter 1824: Drab Daughter-in-Law (2)

In the end, because Duan Xi was generous, and the two looked good, they even received a big white radish as a gift. Ruan Jiaojiao loved eating radishes and cuddled the free radish while smiling with her eyes squinted.

The vendor lady was charmed by her smile and gave her another radish, saying, "Little girl, if you ever want radishes in the future, just come to me. We grow them ourselves, and they are guaranteed to be sweet."

Ruan Jiaojiao didn’t refuse and held the two big white radishes, sweetly thanking her.

After leaving the vendor lady’s stall, the two walked further inside to the meat stalls. However, for some reason, compared to the clean and tidy vegetable stalls, this side was much more dirty and chaotic. The ground was wet and black, and the air smelled foul, almost making them nauseous.

Duan Xi naturally couldn’t bear to let Ruan Jiaojiao go over there, so he let her stand on a clean piece of paper flooring, guarding the vegetables they just bought, while he went to buy meat.

Ruan Jiaojiao didn’t enjoy the smell over there, so she obediently waited in place.

Just as Duan Xi hadn’t gone far, Ruan Jiaojiao saw a few children, about ten years old, each holding a wooden stick, crouching in front of a corner, laughing and poking into the debris in the corner with their sticks.

From the pile of debris, there occasionally came cries, sounding like a puppy’s wails, really distressing to hear.

Ruan Jiaojiao quickly walked over to stop them, "What are you guys doing?"

The children, all about ten years old, at an age where even cats and dogs avoid them, were initially stunned to see the suddenly appearing pretty sister. After realizing it, they deliberately raised their chins, trying to look fierce to scare her, but before they could form the expression, Duan Xi appeared from another direction. With just a glance, he frightened them, scattering like birds and beasts, running off.

Ruan Jiaojiao was puzzled. Was her deterrent power really that strong?

"Didn’t I tell you not to run around?" Duan Xi asked helplessly as he approached her.

Ruan Jiaojiao turned back, seeing Duan Xi coming over, immediately grabbed his hand and led him to the pile of debris, saying, "Brother Xi, it seems like a puppy is being bullied by some kids here."

As she said this, she squatted in front of the pile of debris, tilting her head to look inside, and indeed met a pair of blue eyes.

But it was too dark inside; she couldn’t see how big the puppy was, only vaguely saw its trembling owner of those eyes.

Ruan Jiaojiao extended her hand and beckoned to it.

The little creature, seeing her, had its eyes brighten slightly. As soon as she beckoned, it immediately ran out but upon seeing the person standing behind her, it was startled and turned to hide again; this took no more than three or four seconds.

"Brother Xi, it seems a bit afraid of you. Can you step back a little?" Ruan Jiaojiao said to Duan Xi.

Duan Xi glanced at the little creature in the pile of debris, not showing the usual severity he had towards meat, and stepped back a bit.

Ruan Jiaojiao coaxed the puppy out again. The little guy really seemed fond of her and couldn’t resist but run out. Its small body was round, the size of a man’s fist. Its fur was gray, its eyes blue, likely less than a month old.

"Is this a stray dog?" Ruan Jiaojiao wondered aloud to herself as she watched the little thing, wanting to approach but afraid to do so, finally trembling its hind legs closer under her coaxing.