CH 52

Ch. 52 Aunt Rong’s shop closes

After naming the little stray cat, Xie Jingxian took it home. Before returning home, of course, he did not forget to go to the veterinary hospital for injections and deworming.

Jiang Juan even bought a bunch of pet supplies, from the most basic cat food and cat litter, to small nests, cat climbing frames, in addition to various imported canned food and snacks, which were piled up in Xie Jingxian’s house, to be precise in his living room. People who didn’t know the situation will think that they were going to open a pet store.

Jiang Juan looked at the results of the shopping on the ground, smiled and waved to the kitten, “Come on, kitty, this is a gift from your godfather, see if you like it?”

The kitten trusted Xie Jingxian a lot. After being brought back, Juanjuan has been very docile and did not panic. It has been spinning around Xie Jingxian, and seems to be in a good mood. Seeing Jiang Juan beckoning to it now, he walked over obediently with a meow. Jiang Juan opened a box of canned cat food to feed it.

Xie Jingxian assembled the cat climbing frame next to him, occasionally looking up at Jiang Juan and Juanjuan.

After Jiang Juan finished feeding the cat, he took the things piled up in the living room and put them in different places in the room. The two were busy with their own affairs, and occasionally talked a few words, but the atmosphere was unexpectedly harmonious.

After returning from the winter camp, Xie Jingxian began to go to school, work part-time, and go back home. Every day was very busy, but also very fulfilling.

Xie Jingxian gave Jiang Juan a key to the house. When he was very busy, he would ask Jiang Juan to go home and help him feed the cat.

Jiang Juan has a good personality. Whether it was in the world he used to live in or after he came here, he has never lacked friends, but no friend has ever given him the keys to his home so trustfully.

Jiang Juan said to Xie Jingxian, “I promise to complete the task.”

In order to show solemnity, or just for fun, Jiang Juan made a salute gesture to Xie Jingxian when he said this.

Jiang Juan had a bright smile on his face, and his eyes showed a bit of playfulness. Xie Jingxian suddenly felt itchy and wanted to rub his hair, but after hesitating for a moment, Xie Jingxian suppressed the urge.

But such a fulfilling life did not last long. A few days later, Xie Jingxian received a call from Aunt Rong who asked him to come over at noon.

Jiang Juan has been eating with Xie Jingxian these days, and it can be said that they are inseparable. After eating, there was nothing to do, so he went to Aunt Rong’s store with Xie Jingxian.

When they got there, they found that the store was not open today. Jiang Juan felt a little strange. Is there something happening at the boss’s house? But if something happens, what do they want Xie Jingxian to do?

Before Jiang Juan could come up with a reason, Aunt Rong walked out of the store.

Aunt Rong looked a little haggard, she even had dark circles under her eyes, she obviously didn’t have a good rest. But she was still as gentle as usual when she treated Xie Jingxian, she called out Xiao Xie and said to Jiang Juan, “Xiao Juan is here too, come, come in and sit.”

Entering the store, Jiang Juan found that everything in the store was already packed and ready to be taken away at any time.

Xie Jingxian looked around, but didn’t see Nuonuo and the others. There was only Aunt Rong in the store, which made the room look a little deserted. Xie Jingxian asked, “Aunt Rong, where are you going?”

Looking at the situation in the store, and then looking at Aunt Rong’s state, Jiang Juan had a bad feeling in his heart, but he still tried to guess in a good direction, “Aunt Rong, is the store going to be redecorated? What needs to be done, both Xie Jingxian and Xie Jingxian can help.”

Aunt Rong shook her head and said to Xie Jingxian, “Your uncle and I are too old to run this store. We are going to sell the store. I will transfer your salary this month and this.”

As she spoke, she got up and took out a red envelope from behind the counter and handed it to Xie Jingxian, “You take this, and in the future… take good care of yourself.” At the end, Aunt Rong’s voice choked up a little.

Xie Jingxian didn’t move, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Not only Xie Jingxian, Jiang Juan was also deeply surprised. In the novel, Aunt Rong’s shop was not closed. Aunt Rong’s family has always been around Xie Jingxian as a warm existence, but what’s going on now?

Is it like the heroine Xia Qing, the world is alive, and the behavior and thoughts of the characters will change accordingly. Jiang Juan thought about it, and said, “Aunt Rong, haave you encountered any difficulties? If so, we… …”

“You child, what are you thinking about?” Aunt Rong said with a smile, “No, it’s my family’s old man who has been getting up early and going to bed late for so many years. Recently, he was tired from overwork. The doctor told him to rest well. Over the years, we also have some savings, there is really no need to work so hard.”

“Uncle is ill?” Xie Jingxian said, “I’ll go see him.”

Auntie Rong said, “It’s fine, just rest for a few days. It’s me who is distressed.”

Speaking of this, she looked at Xie Jingxian with some guilt, “It’s just that you will have to suffer, this child, in the future…” She suddenly sat down with her face covered, her emotions out of control. But soon, Aunt Rong picked up her mood again and stuffed the red envelope into Xie Jingxian’s hand, “We can’t help you. Take this one. It’s getting colder and colder. Buy some clothes for yourself.”

Xie Jingxian didn’t take Aunt Rong’s red envelope. All these years, Aunt Rong’s family has been taking care of him.

Xie Jingxian and Jiang Juan sat for a while and then left. When they were going out, the people from the business next door looked around, looking very curious.

Xie Jingxian paused slightly, glanced at those people, and left with Jiang Juan.

Not long after meeting Xie Jingxian, Auntie Rong’s shop was closed, and an advertisement for rent was posted on the door. The students of Jincheng High School exclaimed that it was a pity that such a delicious restaurant was closed.

Aunt Rong’s shop was closed, and Xie Jingxian had no financial resources. It was obviously not enough to rely on scholarships. Xie Jingxian began to look for another part-time job, but even after two days of running, he couldn’t find a suitable one.

On weekends again, Xie Jingxian continued to look for part-time jobs. Jiang Juan got up and finished breakfast, and found that his stomach was still a little hungry, so he sent Xie Jingxian a WeChat message to remind him not to forget to eat breakfast.

Xie Jingxian responded quickly, and replied with a good, and soon sent another photo, which was a basket of steamed buns and millet porridge.

Jiang Juan stared at the photo for a while, and his mood suddenly became very good. He hummed a song, took out the test paper and started doing it.

Jiang Juan finished writing a test paper with flying strokes, and felt that he was in excellent condition. He boldly said to Xie Jingxian, “You are busy with your work, I have finished today’s the test paper, and we can discuss it tomorrow.”

Under the sun, Xie Jingxian looked at the message on the phone and smiled. He replied with a good word, put the phone back in his pocket, and looked up at the community in front of him. He was no stranger to this community. This was where Aunt Rong lives. He has been here several times.

Xie Jingxian entered the community, came to Aunt Rong’s house, raised his hand and rang the doorbell.

After dozens of seconds, there was a sound of footsteps from behind the door, and the next moment the door was opened. It was Nuonuo who opened the door. When she saw Xie Jingxian, her eyes lit up, “Brother Xian is here?”

Xie Jingxian hummed, handed the snacks in his hand to Nuonuo, and put the fruit on the coffee table. At this time, a male voice came from the direction of the bedroom, “Nuonuo, is mother back?”

After a while, he saw a man in pajamas staggering out with a cane in one hand.

This man was Auntie Rong’s husband, but he looked very bad, with bruises all over his face and bandages on his body. He was obviously beaten.

The man was very surprised and a little embarrassed to see Xie Jingxian. He opened and closed his mouth before saying, “Xiao Xie is here? Why didn’t you say you are coming in advance. Come in, sit down.” After that he told Nuonuo to pour water .

At this moment, the sound of the key turning came from outside the door, and the next moment Aunt Rong pushed the door and came in. She was also obviously surprised to see Xie Jingxian.

Xie Jingxian’s voice sounded calm, and he asked, “Aunt Rong, didn’t you say uncle is sick? What’s going on?”

Aunt Rong’s eyes were a little dodgy, and after a while, she said, “I just don’t want you to worry. It’s nothing serious. It’s because your uncle has a bad temper and has a conflict with others.”

The man also cooperated very well and said with a smile, “Yes, Xiao Xie, don’t look at uncle looking miserable like this. Those… No, that person didn’t get any benefit from me.”

Xie Jingxian was not comforted at all, he frowned and said, “Aunt Rong, uncle, you don’t have to hide it from me. I asked the neighbors and the stores near you, and I already know everything. Someone is looking for trouble with you because of me?”

The room suddenly fell silent.

Nuonuo walked to Xie Jingxian’s side, took his hand and said, “Brother, those people are so fierce, Nuonuo is afraid.”