Fu Shilin’s fists clenched tight.
That guy, Chi Yan, was cozying up to Du Qingqing right in front of him on purpose, just to disgust him!!
His expression darkened, eyes almost bulging as he glared at the two people getting closer and closer.
Damn it!!
Li Wan sensed the commotion on their side. She hopped onto the table and paced over, deliberately blocking Fu Shilin’s line of sight and sat down with her back to him.
Hmph, she was going to annoy this bad guy on purpose!
But honestly, Mama Qingqing was so gentle and beautiful, and her own human was all dressed up. Those two actually looked quite good together.
Wuwuwuwu.
The little kitten tilted her head, secretly shipping the two of them in her heart, then began plotting how to bring them even closer.
When her gaze landed on the various items on the table, a shiny little light bulb seemed to pop up over her head.
Heheh.
Got it!
She slowly crept over and deliberately swiped a paw at the spool of thread on the table.
The cylindrical spool toppled just as planned and rolled toward the edge of the tabletop with a clatter.
Gotta admit, that was pretty fun.
The little kitten pretended to lick her paw nonchalantly, but her attention was glued to the thread spool.
It’s about to fall! Woohoo!!
【Hahahahahaha, what a mischievous little kitty】
【Kitty’s so naughty, Auntie’s going to kiss you bald, muah muah muah muah muah】
【I really don’t get why you all like this cat so much, she’s so annoying】
【That’s just how cats are. If a kitten isn’t mischievous, is it even a kitten?】
【And you upstairs, look at our precious Wanwan right now, how can you say the word ‘annoying,’ wuwuwuwu】
【…Fine, she is adorable】
At that moment, Chi Yan and Du Qingqing, who were discussing details of the design sketch, also noticed the noise and both reached out to catch the spool.
Just then—
Their fingers brushed against each other.
【Wuwuwuwuwu!!! They touched!!! Mama, my ship is real!!】
【I’m shipping a real couple here!! So sweet, so sweet, so sweet!!!】
【…You people really have wild imaginations】
【Wuwuwu, poor A’Lin, how can Du Qingqing be such a flirt】
【LOL, Du Qingqing hasn’t even said a single word showing she likes Fu Shilin】
【Everyone knows Fu Shilin is just the clown!!】
Chi Yan and Du Qingqing both froze.
They withdrew their hands; instead of any romantic spark, there was only a touch of awkwardness as they set the spool back on the table.
Du Qingqing studied the design sketch again. “Thank you, Teacher Chi. I think I can almost draw it now.”
Chi Yan gave a slight nod. “No need to thank me.”
Somehow it didn’t feel like a drama scene full of pink bubbles of romance at all—it had turned stiff and polite instead.
Li Wan didn’t get it and flicked her ears.
The next second, the fur on the back of her neck tightened and the little kitten’s body was lifted into the air. She found herself staring into a pair of peach-blossom eyes with a half-smile. “Naughty.”
Li Wan: “……”
*Meow meow!*
—”I didn’t do anything!”
But the hateful two-legger was merciless, ignoring her protest and setting her down on the lawn.
So mean.
Li Wan flicked her tail and looked up, only to meet Xixi’s probing gaze.
Awk…
She trotted over lightly. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
Xixi withdrew its gaze with a light snort. “Stupid cat.”
The little kitten bristled, sitting down in front of the Maine Coon that was a size bigger than her. To keep her pretty little dress from getting dirty, she even used her tail as a cushion.
She argued loudly, “Why do you call me stupid? Hmph!”
Xixi gave a disdainful snort. “What were you just doing?
“You were trying to create an opportunity for your Papa and my Mama to…□□1?”
“……”
Hearing the words ‘□□,’ Li Wan’s cat face flushed red. But after rummaging through her mind, she couldn’t think of any other way to put it, so she just lowered her head and muttered softly, “Why say it so bluntly…”
She twitched her ears. “Don’t you think they’re a good match? My…”
Li Wan wasn’t quite used to calling her own human his ‘Papa,’ so she mumbled vaguely, “He’s a really good person, way better than Fu Shilin!
“If they got together, he’d definitely treat you well!! Meow meow meow!!”
Xixi flicked its tail, looking displeased. “I don’t care!??
“Mama doesn’t like that man at all! Whoever she wants to be with, she doesn’t need you making opportunities for her!!”
Li Wan froze, and hurried to explain that in the original novel, Mama Qingqing was tricked by Fu Shilin’s sweet words and ended up with him!
But Xixi seemed to see right through what she was thinking and said scornfully, “You’re worried my Mama will end up with that guy?”
Li Wan blankly nodded. Thinking of what it’d just said, a guilty feeling slowly crept over her. “I…”
Xixi stood up and walked toward Du Qingqing. “She would never like that man!”
Li Wan wanted to argue, but as she opened her mouth and watched its back, she couldn’t say a word.
Well… that’s true.
Mama Qingqing isn’t stupid.
Since she already knows that Fu Shilin treated Qiu Tian badly and that all his previous niceness was just an act, how could she possibly still get together with him?
Then… she wants to play matchmaker for Mama Qingqing and her two-legger…
Li Wan froze again. She slowly turned her head to look at her own butler.
After all, Chi Yan only approached Du Qingqing to provoke Fu Shilin; and when he drew close to Mama Qingqing, he had his own ulterior motives.
It wasn’t because he liked Mama Qingqing. So how could he be considered a good match?
She’d been wrong.
This wasn’t how it should be.
Mama Qingqing is such a wonderful person. She deserves a healthy relationship, a lover whose heart and eyes are filled only with her. And if she prefers to stay single, she can live a perfectly good life on her own.
Just because Li Wan wanted her beloved Mama Qingqing to bring a bit of warmth to her own two-legger, she kept trying to pair them up.
That was way too selfish.
Li Wan suddenly felt very guilty.
The little kitten pressed her lips together and slowly padded over.
Xixi saw her coming, gave an exaggerated “Hmph,” and turned its head away.
“Sorry,” Li Wan whispered.
Xixi didn’t want to pay attention to this stinky cat who already had her own butler yet kept letting its Mama pet her.
“No need to apologize to me. The one you wronged is Mama.”
“I know. I won’t do it again.” Li Wan replied softly. After a pause, she leaned forward and rubbed her soft cheek against Xixi’s.
Among cats, that gesture means friendship.
Xixi’s body went stiff. If the fur on its face hadn’t hidden it, its whole face would have been bright red.
“Fine, fine,” it muttered.
“Don’t snuggle up to me. So clingy.”
Li Wan flicked the tip of her tail, then obediently hopped onto the table, settling beside Mama Qingqing.
Du Qingqing’s design sketch was for a dress too: a fairy-pink color, all made of tulle—sweet and ethereal at a glance.
It just didn’t quite suit the Maine Coon Xixi’s vibe.
When Xixi put it on, it gave off a distinct ‘domineering female CEO’ vibe.
Li Wan took one look and quickly turned away, burying her head in her own butler’s arms, afraid Xixi would catch her laughing.
Li Xiaoyun was different—she burst out on the spot.
“Hahahahahahaha!!
“Sister Qingqing, you’re a genius! How could you put Xixi in such a frilly pink dress!!”
Zhou Jia couldn’t hold back a grin. “Isn’t Xixi a boy cat?”
Even Chi Yan’s lips quirked.
Fu Shilin glanced over. Though he felt it was a bit of an eyesore, this was finally his chance to get closer to Du Qingqing. Forcing himself, he said, “It actually looks pretty good, really suits Xixi.”
Xixi heard every word: “…”
It shot the man an evil glare, rolled its eyes, and turned its back with a sharp flick of its tail.
Du Qingqing couldn’t help laughing either and stroked the cat’s head. “Sorry, Xixi, but a dress was the simplest to make.”
Xixi : “…”
It was thoroughly unwilling, but in the end still leaned over and rubbed against its Mama. “Meow-woo, meow-woo.”
—“Woman, I’ll spoil you this once. Hmph.”
【Wuwuwu, Xixi is really so sweet. It obviously doesn’t like the dress!】
【Xixi’s temper is actually pretty good!】
【Most Maine Coons have great temperaments~】
【Hard to imagine that such a gentle Xixi was once abandoned, even though he’s a purebred!】
【There are really so many irresponsible owners nowadays】
【Everyone should help push for the Animal Protection Law!!】
After this comment, lots of people started looking up the “Animal Protection Law,” and the director watched with a gratified smile.
This, after all, was the biggest purpose of airing the show:
to let more people understand pets, know their needs, feed them scientifically, and reduce the number of stray animals caused by humans.
Fu Shilin was the last to finish.
His design sketch was very complicated, and he didn’t have the skills to complete it himself, so he had to rely on the tailor and Chi Yan for help.
Of course he hated the idea of accepting Chi Yan’s help.
This guy helping him just proved that he wasn’t as capable as Chi Yan!
But there was no choice. With everyone waiting to eat, if he stubbornly refused the help and slowed things down, the internet would roast him alive.
Because his design was so complex, almost nothing he’d made himself was usable. Pretty much everything was finished by Chi Yan and the tailor together.
By the time they were done, night was already falling, but fortunately the crew had prepared plenty of lights so the little animals could be photographed.
Li Wan’s outfit turned out best and looked the most beautiful; during the shoot she posed so well that she naturally stood in the center.
When the photos were done, the guests began taking the clothes off the pets, but Li Wan didn’t want to.
Twice Chi Yan reached out only to have his hand pushed away by a soft pink paw. He paused, a little uncertain.
“You don’t want to take it off? You’re going to keep wearing it?”
Li Wan raised her chin proudly. “Meow-woo, meow-woo!!”
—”Yes!
—”This kitten looks gorgeous in clothes!!”
Everyone laughed at her vanity.
“Wanwan really isn’t like other cats, she loves it!!”
“Hahahaha, how can a kitten be so vain!!”
“Just like a little girl who loves to dress up!!”
Chi Yan’s dark peach-blossom eyes glimmered with helplessness. “Alright then. If you want to wear it, keep it on.”
Li Wan was delighted and went to show off her pretty outfit to the other animals.
Xixi refused to look, turning its head away in exasperation.
The bunny didn’t get it and ignored her.
But the dog Dahuang couldn’t help itself. It rushed over and lavished her head with licks, “Woof woof woof!!”
—“Pretty kitty, kiss kiss kiss kiss!!!“
Li Wan was disgusted but couldn’t break free. In the end, she could only shrink back into her own butler’s arms with a head full of wet fur that smelled like doggy breath.
- It’s like this from the raw ↩︎