Looking around at everyone who had been punished to stand, then at the three people eating, and finally at her own bowl filled with rice and several pork bones, she resolutely chose—to eat first! The stomach is more important!
As Ruan Jianguo ate, he listened to the reasons the Ruanlin Family wanted to punish them. Since he didn't know about Ruan Jiaojiao's aversion to water, he somewhat dismissively said, "The boys all know how to swim, and the older ones were there, too. Jiaojiao for sure wouldn't get into trouble. It's hot out, they just went..."
"What do you know!" The Ruanlin Family matriarch glared at him, infuriated by his carefree attitude, she slammed her bowl and chopsticks down and exclaimed, "For today's matter, let me tell you, no pleading will help." She turned and pointed at the people outside the door, "All of you, stand until it gets dark. You're not allowed to move until then!"
