The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s Chapter 1625: 1625: School Begins, Military Training (Part 7

Chapter 1625: Chapter 1625: School Begins, Military Training (Part 7)

The girl was initially startled, then let out an “ah” sound, blushing up to the roots of her neck. She stamred a bit and then quickly left with her water bucket. In her haste, water spilled out along the way. Even so, she didn’t forget to turn her head and look at Duan Xi beside Ruan Jiaojiao.

Ruan Jiaojiao pursed her lips and unobtrusively stepped in front of Duan Xi, blocking the girl’s view.

Duan Xi noticed this and smiled, feeling quite pleased.

He placed the bucket in the sink, waited for it to fill up, then lifted it out again.

Most of the current water buckets were made of tin. They were large in capacity and durable, but they beca very heavy after being filled with water. Generally, eighteen or nineteen-year-old girls could barely lift a bucket of water, although they had to take breaks while walking. They could usually manage to carry it back to the dorm.

But for Ruan Jiaojiao, this bucket of water was as heavy as a thousand pounds.

First, she was physically weak. Second, she had never done any chores since childhood. Carrying water was out of the question; she didn’t even have to touch an empty bucket at ho, as her nine brothers would do it for her.

Ruan Jiaojiao saw the girl just now carrying the water and running away, thinking it was easy. She asked Duan Xi to put the bucket down, then reached out to lift it.

Lifting!

Um… she couldn’t lift it.

She took a deep breath and tried lifting again!

Her little face flushed red from exertion, but the bucket only wobbled slightly, splashing so water out, with no other movent.

“…” Ruan Jiaojiao.

Duan Xi took her small hand, noticing the red mark on it. He frowned, gently massaged it, and then said, “From now on, only lift a third at a ti, do it two more tis.” After speaking, he paused for two seconds and added, “Be good, you only need to hold on until military training is over.”

Ruan Jiaojiao sighed, not expecting to be so helpless, and was about to say sothing when Cao Qiu’s voice ca from the side: “I’ll carry the water for her from now on; I’m strong.”

After saying this, Cao Qiu easily lifted her own bucket of water. Her feet were quick, and the water didn’t spill a bit. As she passed by Ruan Jiaojiao, she also picked up her bucket.

“…” Ruan Jiaojiao, feeling inexplicably like she might just be an extra in this world!

Then in the next second, she let go of Duan Xi’s hand and followed Cao Qiu with small steps, full of admiration as she tagged along like a little tail. Though they were getting further away, Duan Xi still clearly heard her adoring voice: “Wow, Sister Cao Qiu, you’re amazing.”

Duan Xi’s face suddenly darkened, startling the girls who had been secretly watching him in the water room. They quickly averted their eyes, thinking he had caught them spying.

By the ti Duan Xi reached the dorm, Ruan Jiaojiao was already treating Cao Qiu to the apples she had brought.

These apples were bought by Ruanlin Family yesterday. Even after all these years, Ruanlin Family hadn’t forgotten their old habits. Whenever Ruan Jiaojiao went to a new place, they would buy candies, snacks, and fruits to give out. Though just food, it was a gesture of goodwill and always achieved great results.

The saying goes, “He who takes others’ food owes others,” and it’s absolutely true.

Aunt Cao Qiu’s eyes lit up at the sight of the two apples and a handful of premium fruit candies Ruan Jiaojiao gave to Cao Qiu. She repeatedly said, “This child of ours is really strong. If Ruan Jiaojiao ever needs help, just speak up.”

Cao Qiu felt a bit embarrassed. She thought she had only carried a bucket of water, didn’t really help with anything else, and didn’t deserve such precious gifts.