That was when he came to understand his sister's situation.
It was only then that he realized he had no luxury to waste time messing around. He had to work hard, grow up, become someone useful—only then could he protect his sister.
So, back then, the beating Ruan Jianguo gave him didn't mean much; it was Shu Jiao's words that made him mature.
"Alright." Jiaojiao nodded, but then immediately added, "Can't Jiaojiao come along to play too?"
Afraid that Ruan Jie might refuse, Jiaojiao blinked her big eyes desperately, looking at him with a face full of pleading. Ruan Jie couldn't resist at all and surrendered almost instantly. "Fine, I'll take you, but you have to be on your best behavior, okay?"
