The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s

Everyone was doing their best to win over Jiaojiao.
And Jiaojiao was lying on the sofa, her little paws instinctively kneading the sofa cushion, occasionally deigning to glance over at them.
But even so, the boys were overjoyed, showering her with compliments as if they were free.
"Jiaojiao, those little paws are so cute and strong, as expected of my sister." said Ruan Chi.
"Third brother, your words are really lacking in taste." Ruan Lei criticized from the side, looking at him as if he had no principles when trying to please his sister. However, as soon as he finished speaking, he shamelessly leaned towards Jiaojiao and sweetly complimented, "Sister, you’re so adorable, and your voice sounds so nice. How about calling me brother?"
"Ha, you have taste, alright. More like the taste of a kid who hasn’t grown up." Ruan Chi rolled his eyes. Even though he was already in college, when it came to competing for Jiaojiao’s favor, he was still as eager as when he was a child.
"Sure, you’re an adult, and you have a broader vocabulary since you’re in college, yet you’re still repeating the same few words over and over." said Ruan Lei.
"Hey, are you asking for a beating?"
"Go ahead, beat me up; it’s best if you beat me to death." Ruan Wei chuckled, having always been a bit slow since he was a child, and now when he spoke, it was still with the same provoking tone, causing Ruan Lei and Ruan Chi to instantly direct their frustration at him.
Ruan Jun, who was in his fourth year of university, was much more composed than his younger brothers. While they were busy bickering, he quietly pulled Jiaojiao into his arms. Yesterday, he saw a book in their big brother’s room about cats’ behaviors, which mentioned that when kittens knead, it means they’re missing their mom. So, with their mother not around, he felt he should provide motherly care for his sister.
Jiaojiao wriggled a bit when first picked up, not really wanting to be held. However, once Ruan Jun started scratching her chin, she purred contentedly and stopped resisting, nestling comfortably in his arms.
Ruan Jie, coming down from upstairs, felt a pang of envy seeing this scene.
He, the real brother, hadn’t even properly held her once, yet these guys had gotten ahead of him.
Feeling aggrieved, Ruan Jie deliberately coughed a few times as he came down, but none of them, except for the little one who couldn’t get close to Jiaojiao, paid him any attention.
Usually so brotherly, they seemed ready to stab him in the back at this moment.
Ruan Bo looked up and asked Ruan Jie, "Fourth brother, did you catch a cold?"
Ruan Jie was about to say no, but caught Jiaojiao’s eye, and immediately changed his mind. He lazily replied without saying whether he did or didn’t, just mumbling a response.
With just that, the genuine brotherly bond transformed into mere superficial connections.
"Then fourth brother, don’t come over here. You might infect Jiaojiao." said Ruan Bo.
"Yeah, fourth brother, Jiaojiao’s body is weak now and can’t handle such things." added Ruan Feng.
"Fourth brother, you should go back to your room. Even the air can spread germs."
"Fourth brother, why did you come down? If it’s nothing important, you shouldn’t be here. If you need anything, tell me and I’ll get it for you." said Ruan Qun.
"That’s right, Ajie, it’s better if you don’t come over. Jiaojiao’s health is fragile now, she can’t get sick, or it could be dire." Ruan Jun concluded.
"!!!" Ruan Jie thought, you bunch of demons!