Chapter 216: Tell Grandmother, The Home Was Burgled
Jiang Yuan sat on the soft genuine leather sofa sending a message, Pipi lay beside her, its round dog eyes gazing intently at the phone screen.
Jiang Yuan turned her head to look at it and said with a smile, “I’m sending Xing Xing a message now.”
“Okay, thank you Yuan Yuan,” Pipi happily panted, sticking out its tongue.
Jiang Yuan typed out a message and sent it: 【Xing Xing, do you have time now? Pipi misses you. 】
Xing Xing quickly replied: 【Yuan Yuan, I’m at the hospital now, it might not be convenient. 】
Jiang Yuan frowned and quickly typed a few words: 【Are you sick? 】
Xing Xing: 【Not me… it’s my mother. 】
Jiang Yuan stared at her reply, stunned for a few seconds.
Pipi waited for a while, and couldn’t help but ask, “Yuan Yuan, is Xing Xing busy?”
“Her mother is sick,” Jiang Yuan explained, “She’s taking care of her at the hospital.”
“Okay,” Pipi lay down a little dejectedly, its voice muffled, “Is Xing Xing very tired?”
Jiang Yuan pursed her lips and sighed helplessly, “She must be tired.”
It’s not just physically tiring, it’s likely mentally agonizing too.
She thought Xing Xing had given up on her mother, but unexpectedly, she still couldn’t bring herself to be ruthless.
At the hospital.
Xing Xing glanced at the person lying in the hospital bed with their eyes closed, picked up her phone, and walked out of the ward.
She found a deserted corner, recorded a video, and sent it to Jiang Yuan.
By the time she returned to the ward, Zhu Qianhong had already woken up.
Xing Xing sat down silently, and after a while, asked, “Do you want some water?”
“Okay,” Zhu Qianhong nodded.
Xing Xing used the remote control to raise the hospital bed, poured a glass of warm water, and handed it to her.
After finishing the water, Zhu Qianhong put down the cup, her gaze falling on Xing Xing’s face, and she said softly, “You’ve lost weight.”
Xing Xing lowered her eyes and looked at her phone, replying indifferently, “Mm.”
“Are you still blaming me?” Zhu Qianhong asked.
Xing Xing looked up at her, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and remained silent for a long time.
Zhu Qianhong sighed, choking out, “Xing Xing, please don’t treat your mother like this, okay?”
“I’ll peel an apple for you,” Xing Xing picked up an apple and a fruit knife from the bedside table.
Zhu Qianhong watched her with tears streaming down her face, “Xing Xing, Mom knows she was wrong.”
Xing Xing said coldly, “Lie down and rest, don’t talk anymore.”
“Xing Xing,” Zhu Qianhong reached out and touched her face, “Can you forgive me?”
“Can you please stop asking?” Xing Xing’s tone was filled with exhaustion, “I’m very tired, I don’t want to talk.”
Zhu Qianhong withdrew her hand and said nothing further.
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Jiang Yuan set off early for the animal protection organization, bringing five dogs and one Ragdoll cat home.
The dogs were very well-behaved, and even Longlong, the ferocious-looking brindle dog, acted very obediently.
He was very grateful that Jiang Yuan had brought him back.
Jiang Yuan let them familiarize themselves with the environment of the house before calling them over for a meeting, explaining some rules about peeing and pooping.
The dogs nodded in unison, responding in unison.
After Jiang Yuan finished speaking, she waved her hand, “Alright, meeting adjourned, you’re free to roam.”
After she left, Lanmei walked proudly in front of the dogs, “My name is Lanmei, I’m the boss of the animals here. If you want to stay here, you have to listen to me…”
Jiang Yuan heard the voice coming from behind her and chuckled, shaking her head.
In the evening, Jiang Yuan finished her shower and sat in front of the dressing table to do her skincare, and called out System 009 for a chat.
“Don’t you think the 1-point mission is unreasonable? I only cursed you a couple of times, and if you’re not happy, you can curse back.”
【System 009: Sorry, we cannot insult the host, nor can we accept insults from the host. 】
Jiang Yuan curiously asked, “What happens if you insult the host?”
【System 009: We will be erased by the main system. 】
“That serious?” This outcome was unexpected for Jiang Yuan.
【System 009: Yes, but if the host insults the system, the system has the right to deduct the mission reward. 】
Jiang Yuan: “But you deducted so many rewards, and only left me with 1 point. Isn’t that a bit much?”
【System 009: Sorry, I will leave you more next time. 】
Jiang Yuan: “…”
I’ll hold back next time.
Jiang Yuan finished moisturizing her neck and lay down on the bed, “Let’s discuss something else. Next time I forget to complete a mission, can you give me a reminder?”
【System 009: Miss Jiang, we sent you an alarm, but you were sleeping at the time and didn’t hear it. 】
Jiang Yuan: “…”
She was about to say something else when her phone suddenly rang.
Jiang Yuan turned her head to look, her phone was still in the bathroom.
She got up and walked over to get her phone, and as she saw the caller ID, her eyebrows gradually furrowed.
Why is this old lady calling all of a sudden?
Jiang Yuan pressed the answer button and said softly, “Grandma Fu?”
“Xiao Yuan, I didn’t disturb you, did I?”
“No, is there something you need me for?”
Old Mrs. Fu chuckled on the phone, “No, I just haven’t seen you in a long time, and I wanted to invite you over for a meal.”
Jiang Yuan pursed her lips and fell silent.
Judging by her words, Fu Jinxing hadn’t told Old Mrs. Fu about their breakup yet?
Jiang Yuan hesitated for a few seconds and decided to confess, “Grandma Fu, actually, Fu Jinxing and I are no longer together.”
“I know,” Old Mrs. Fu said with a smile, “I just feel we have a connection, and I like chatting with you. It has nothing to do with that boy.”
Hearing this, Jiang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, her voice carrying a hint of a smile, “That’s good then.”
“So when do you have time?” Old Mrs. Fu asked expectantly, “Are you free tomorrow?”
Jiang Yuan had a good impression of the old lady, so she didn’t refuse, “I happen to have time tomorrow afternoon, I can come over and see you.”
“That’s wonderful,” Old Mrs. Fu was extremely happy, “What dishes do you like to eat? I’ll have Xiao Zhou prepare them.”
Jiang Yuan smiled, “Anything is fine, I’m not a picky eater.”
After hanging up the phone, she went downstairs to the yard to check on them again. All the furry children were obediently staying in their respective nests.
Jiang Yuan curved her lips slightly and whispered, “Furry children, goodnight.”
The next afternoon, Jiang Yuan went to the fruit store and bought a fruit basket to visit Old Mrs. Fu.
As soon as she entered the house, Nini rushed towards her, its two front paws clinging to the hem of her jeans, looking adorable and begging for hugs.
“Oh my, Nini still remembers Xiao Yuan,” Old Mrs. Fu said, a loving smile appearing on her face as she saw this.
Jiang Yuan put down the fruit basket, leaned down, and held Nini in her arms, gently stroking its fur, “Nini, it’s been a long time.”
Nini nuzzled against her in her arms, “A very, very long time!”
“It has been quite a while,” Jiang Yuan said smilingly, “More than half a year has passed, and you still remember me.”
“Of course I remember!” Nini meowed, “You’re a human who can understand cat speech, cats won’t forget you!”
Jiang Yuan raised her eyebrows slightly, “So that’s how it is.”
“Sit down and play,” Old Mrs. Fu said with a face full of smiles, “I’ll have Xiao Zhou cut some fruit.”
“Thank you, Grandma Fu,” Jiang Yuan said, holding Nini as she sat down on the sofa.
Nini remembered what had happened at home these past few days, and its blue cat pupils immediately widened, “Yuan Yuan, tell Grandma quickly, we were robbed!”
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