Chapter 2051: Chapter 2051: Plane Crash Turmoil (Part 4)
Although Shu Jiao is usually steady, methodical, and capable of handling everything, she is, after all, a woman. When truly life-and-death matters occur, she wants someone to lean on.
At this moment, she didn’t notice Ruan Jianguo’s address. Red-eyed, she nodded toward him and instructed, "Stay safe, we’re waiting for you at home."
Ruan Jianguo nodded, then turned to Duan Xi: "Xiaoxi, you’ll have to keep an eye on things at home."
Duan Xi supported Ruan Jiaojiao and nodded solemnly.
Because the storm outside was raging too fiercely, it was truly unsafe for Ruan Jianguo to venture out into such wild winds and rain. Thinking for a moment, they borrowed the Lu Family’s SUV next door.
Upon hearing about it, Lu Zhiwei immediately expressed his willingness to join them.
Ruan Jianguo didn’t decline, heavily patting his shoulder, along with Ruan Jie, a total of three people set out immediately.
Ruan Jiaojiao watched the rear of the car disappear into the pouring rain, rubbing her eyes fiercely. Even though her emotions were on the brink of collapse, she wouldn’t allow herself to cry.
Because if her big brother is okay, she can’t cry!
After Zhao Li and Lu Zishu heard about it, they came over to the Ruan Family and stayed without returning.
It was almost noon, time for lunch, but no one had any appetite. Even the Ruanlin Family’s legs were weak, making cooking impossible.
Zhao Li made something casually, but after calling everyone around, no one from the Ruan Family moved.
Ruan Jiaojiao stood by the window, staring blankly at the heavy rain outside, regretting desperately about not persuading Ruan Hao to stay a little longer last night. Why didn’t she insist and selfishly keep him here!
Zhao Li glanced at the standing Ruan Jiaojiao and Duan Xi, then at the Ruanlin Family sitting on the sofa with Shu Jiao, known for her usual eloquence, now lost for words of comfort.
In such a silent atmosphere.
Suddenly, a cellphone rang.
Ruan Jiaojiao and the others all brightened up, looking toward the ringing phone on the table, which belonged to Duan Xi. Even though they knew the likelihood of Ruan Jiandang’s call reaching this phone was slim, they couldn’t help but hope. Perhaps because Ruan Hao couldn’t get through to other phones, he called this one to report his safety.
Even though Ruan Jiaojiao was nearby, Duan Xi still worriedly held her little hand before answering the call.
But as soon as the call connected, Ruan Jiaojiao, closest, heard a voice: "Son, happy birthday."
Upon hearing the words "happy birthday," Ruan Jiaojiao realized it was Duan Xi’s birthday today and that the call was from Duan Qianyang.
Ruan Jiaojiao’s expression darkened, the others followed suit.
Duan Xi squeezed her little hand and thanked Duan Qianyang. Although his tone remained consistent, Duan Qianyang still sensed something was wrong.
"Son, what’s wrong? How are you planning to celebrate today? Where’s Little Jiaojiao? Why haven’t I heard her?"
Duan Xi glanced at the crestfallen little girl beside him, not hiding anything and explaining the situation at the Ruan Family. Duan Qianyang paused on the other end, then said after a few seconds, "Alright, I understand. I’ll see if I can find out more and reassure Jiaojiao. Ruan Hao’s auspicious day will surely be fine."
