Free Web NovelChapter 2119: Chapter 2119: The Eighteenth Birthday Coming-of-Age Ceremony (Part 1)
In the past, the Ruanlin family and Shu Jiao both hated his showiness, but this time when Ruan Jianguo said he wanted to throw a grand celebration for Ruan Jiaojiao and booked one hundred tables at the hotel with great discounts on that day, the Ruanlin family and Shu Jiao uncharacteristically didn’t voice any objections.
Ruan Jiaojiao played a crucial role in connecting and sustaining the entire Ruan Family—it’s no exaggeration to say that without her, there wouldn’t be the Ruan Family as it is now.
Having survived two near-death experiences, she finally turned eighteen, becoming an adult. While the Ruan family felt both joy and gratitude, they’ve also been engaged in charity work over these years to bless her. Across the world, there are several school buildings named with a homophonic twist on "Jiaojiao," all donated by the Ruan family and Shu family as a form of blessing for Ruan Jiaojiao as well.
When Ruan Jianguo proposed this, Ruan Jiaojiao’s first thought was that her dad would surely get chased down with a broom by her grandmother. Yet, unexpectedly, the Ruanlin family and Shu Jiao turned to her and said, "Jiaojiao, you can invite any classmates you’re close to at school over to the restaurant that day, no matter how many."
"I’m afraid there are quite a few," Ruan Jiaojiao replied, somewhat stunned. Due to her young age and generous nature, she indeed has good relations at school. Initially, only Zheng Jiaojiao opposed her, but later Zheng Jiaojiao was persuaded to leave, so there are no poor relations left. Even in the dormitory, relationships are very harmonious, and Li Que and the others are especially good to her.
"No worries, invite them all," the Ruanlin family chimed in, glancing over at the somewhat stunned Ruan moneybags: "It’s rare your dad did something reliable."
"..." Ruan moneybags.
He thought he would get a beating!
However, of course, it wouldn’t truly be free for all one hundred tables. Besides the classmates and relatives and friends invited by Ruan Jiaojiao, Shu Jiao planned to take this opportunity for a store anniversary, which also serves as a promotional event.
Ruan Jiaojiao brought this news to school, and upon informing Li Que and others, Li Que yelped in envy.
As for her classmates in school, Ruan Jiaojiao felt a bit troubled as she had to find an opportunity to speak with Jiang Xun, needing him to allocate a little class meeting time for her to announce to classmates.
Li YaoYao was close to Ruan Jiaojiao two years ago because of Ruan Jie, but as she didn’t manage to win over Ruan Jie in recent years, she’s already given up on that. However, her relationship with Ruan Jiaojiao genuinely is good, so seeing Jiaojiao troubled, she helped negotiate with Jiang Xun.
While Li YaoYao approached Jiang Xun, Ruan Jiaojiao stood off to the side. At a bit of a distance, she couldn’t hear what they discussed, but she did see Jiang Xun glance towards her and say something, followed by YaoYao coming over.
"Jiaojiao, the class president wants you to speak with him directly," Li YaoYao said helplessly.
Since that phone call years ago, Ruan Jiaojiao really hadn’t spoken to Jiang Xun once; even class matters were handled through others.
Ruan Jiaojiao thought that after saying those things, and as Jiang Xun hadn’t contacted her since, they’d intended never to associate with each other again. She never imagined he’d say this.
She pressed her lips together, and Li YaoYao, worried she was troubled, said, "How about forgetting it? I’ll help relay the message in the girls’ dorm, and find Li Hao to help with the boys."
They were in the foreign language department, with more girls and fewer boys; she could handle the girls’ side, even if it meant visiting a few dorms. Li Hao, who got along well with her, could help relay to the boys.
But Ruan Jiaojiao shook her head and walked over to Jiang Xun.
