The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s-Chapter 1842: Blissful Little Days (10)

"Jiaojiao, your brother is so amusing," said Yu Rou, who was walking alongside Ruan Jiaojiao, unable to suppress her laughter.

She loved playing with Ruan Jiaojiao, especially enjoyed the atmosphere with her. Though she had a cousin, she felt that he couldn’t compare at all to Ruan Jiaojiao’s brothers. Sometimes, she really wished she could borrow a brother from Jiaojiao.

Xin Miao walked on the other side of Ruan Jiaojiao. Though she didn’t speak, her eyes involuntarily glazed over, not in envy of Jiaojiao’s houses and cars, but of the environment she lived in.

She suddenly felt she understood Feng Nianian’s jealousy towards Jiaojiao because even she couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous.

The world seemed to favor Jiaojiao in every way, everything good headed her way. It was like this when she was a child, and it remained the same as she grew up.

Although they all suffered hardships as kids, the hardships they experienced couldn’t bring them the same happiness Jiaojiao had now.

Adoring parents, brothers treating her like a treasure, and a childhood friend who valued her above life itself.

To others, having one of these would already be considered quite fortunate, but Jiaojiao was exceptionally blessed to have all three.

How could that not incite envy?

"Miaomiao? What’s wrong?" Noticing Xin Miao’s eyes losing focus, Yu Rou nudged her hand.

"Huh?" Xin Miao snapped back to reality, "What?"

"What’s on your mind? We just said we’ll gather here for dinner tonight. Are you joining?" Yu Rou explained again, her tone full of expectation.

"Yes, after we deal with those annoying guys, we’ll have a celebration dinner here!" Lu Zishu shouted enthusiastically, "Who can cook? What dishes can you all make?"

Ruan Jiaojiao naturally shook her head.

Xin Miao and Yu Rou also shook their heads. Coming from good families with helpers around, cooking was something they did only as a casual hobby, like baking cookies; real cooking wasn’t in their skill set.

"You all are something else, can’t do a thing," Lu Zishu exaggeratedly teased.

"But you can, right? Why can’t you do it?" Yu Rou retorted, not backing down.

"I’m a guy, obviously I can’t," Lu Zishu stated matter-of-factly, then glanced at silent Xin Miao, eyes darting around thoughtfully before dismissing the topic with a generous expression, "Alright, alright, I won’t argue with you."

He then shifted the topic abruptly towards Ruan Jiaojiao, asking rigidly, "Jiaojiao, where’s the car parked? We need to head out soon."

Ruan Jiaojiao glanced at Yu Rou, who was stomping her foot in frustration, then at Xin Miao whom Lu Zishu had casually glanced at, pondering as she pursed her lips, "It’s just behind us, you guys wait outside for us, I’ll get it out with Brother Xu soon."

Having explored the villa inside and out, everyone nodded and went out one after another.

Watching their retreating figures, Ruan Jiaojiao couldn’t help but squint her eyes. She had only half suspected it, but seeing Lu Zishu squabble with Yu Rou while constantly stealing glances at Xin Miao, she realized something.

That’s why Lu Zishu seemed so odd today, being overly expressive and especially cheeky—just like a child who’s behaving immaturely to get the attention of someone they fancy.