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

Old Man Shu followed the sound of the cat and saw Xiu Xi holding a small kitten in his arms, a plump, yellow-orange ball, and immediately frowned.
Old Man Shu had been stubborn all his life, and the thing he disapproved of most was men raising pets, thinking these frivolous pursuits lead to ruin. So he directly said, “Get rid of it. It’s ridiculous for a boy to be holding such a thing!”
After saying this, he remembered that he hadn’t seen his precious little granddaughter yet, and with a stern face, asked Ruan Jianguo, “Where’s Jiaojiao? Where did you put her?”
As if Ruan Jianguo could shrink Ruan Jiaojiao and hide her in his pocket.
Little knowing that the yellow-orange plump thing he disdainfully dismissed was the very person he was anxious to see.
“…” Whatever thing is Ruan Jiaojiao.
Finally understanding what it means that rumors can’t be trusted, how could this old man possibly resemble what Shu Jiao said, that he adored her to no end?!
From the moment Ruan Jiaojiao was placed into this cat’s body, she hadn’t experienced such grievance. She silently withdrew her little claw, turned her tiny head back inward, and nestled into Xiu Xi’s arms, showing that she gave up.
Shu Jiao watched with both heartache and helplessness, but with many servants around and Liang Wei’an present, it wasn’t appropriate to explain directly, so she said, “Dad, I’ll tell you about Jiaojiao’s situation once we’re inside. Let’s go in first.”
“Why do we have to go inside to talk about it? Just tell me if my dear granddaughter is here or not!” Old Man Shu wasn’t interested in playing games and asked directly.
“She’s here,” Shu Jiao replied, holding his arm and said again, “Dad, please be patient, I’ll explain everything to you in a moment.”
“If she’s here, why hasn’t she come out? Could she be off seeing someone else first?” As Old Man Shu was being led inside, he muttered suspiciously, pondering who in Beidu could be worthy enough for Ruan Jiaojiao to see first.
He thought it over but couldn’t figure out anyone, which made him even more displeased.
He caught sight of Xiu Xi still holding the small kitten who showed no intention of putting it down, which angered him further. He turned his head and pointed, “This yellow-orange plump ball just looks like it’s lazy and loves to eat. Why are you holding it? Let it go quickly. Luckily, there were some mice around the yard a few days ago, it should go catch them. A cat should have the essence of a cat…”
Seeing Old Man Shu becoming more outrageous with his words, Ruan Jiaojiao, nestled in Xiu Xi’s arms, had her ears drooping down, urgently tugging at his sleeve.
Old Man Shu found this baffling, thinking she disliked him chastising Xiu Xi, and recalling that boys at that age tend to have rebellious thoughts, he turned and sincerely said, “Xiaoxi, it’s not that Grandpa is being strict with you, but you’re not Jiaojiao, you’re a boy, understand? Boys must have the masculinity of boys. Holding a cat makes you effeminate. You’ll understand this when you grow up.”
“…” Yellow-orange plump ball of Ruan Jiaojiao.
Great, just great! Not only am I some thing, but I’m also a yellow-orange plump ball! Plump! Ball!
Once inside, Old Man Shu was helped to sit down by Shu Jiao, casting a glance at them with displeasure, “I’m curious to see what you have to say.”
Shu Jiao smiled indifferently, then looked toward Liang Wei’an, who immediately understood and nodded with a smile, greeted the members of Ruanlin Family, and left.
Shu Jiao then dismissed all the servants from the room, until only their family remained in the living room.
Finally, she pointed at the little kitten and said, “Dad, Jiaojiao is here.”