The British Shorthair squatting on the open-air balcony trembled, shrinking one paw.
Thinking distance made it safe, it continued to meow provocatively: “Oh my, such a fierce little pipsqueak! That’s not how to make humans like you!”
The three truck cats struck warning poses.
“Boss, should we—”
Before they could react, that palm-sized kitten had already leaped up. Sharp claws scrambling a few times up the old tree by the entrance, it moved like an agile little leopard, reaching the top of the wall in a few bounds.
Watching a chocolate bean turn into a chocolate daifuku, the distance closing rapidly.
At the same time, the little cat’s mouth emitted angry battle cries: “Raoow raoow!”
The previously unmoved British Shorthair was horrified, realizing it had messed with the wrong cat. Its ears instantly went flat like airplane wings, its head flattening like a seal’s.
Pushed in the forehead by the little one, it cowered: “B-big bro, I’m sorry meow…”
“I didn’t mean to flirt with you on purpose. I’m the talent scout cat for this cafe. I saw you have unique bone structure, a round and compact figure, and wanted to invite you to join our cat cafe! I could make you the top seller in the shop!”
Those round, honey-colored eyes reflected the British Shorthair’s submissive posture.
Little Mi Su snorted coldly: “Cat cafe?”
The three chubby cats finally caught up with Mi Su, sitting around on the wall. Big Orange said in surprise, “Boss, you met a talent scout, meow!”
The orange-and-white cat licked its paw, envious and sorrowful: “Our trio also auditioned for a cat cafe once, but no one likes ordinary stray cats. We got rejected, tsk!”
Little Mi Su had never heard of this. His eyes widened: “Stray cats?”
“There are stray people all over the streets.” The cat was somewhat angry, its mouth unconsciously puffing out seriously. “From now on, call yourselves ‘jianghu cats,’ got it?”
A chorus of meows in agreement.
His tail tip swayed with satisfaction. Mi Su turned and asked: “What you just mentioned…”
Thinking that his parents and Ji Yanxing all had jobs, the cat also considered it seriously: “Tell me more!”
“Okay~ Meow”
Knowing full well this snot-sized cat was short-tempered, the HR British Shorthair was still determined. It led him around the open balcony, showing him the work environment.
The little kitten soon saw scenes he had never witnessed before—
A Ragdoll cat was held in a human’s arms, its limbs controlled to film a dance video. It showed no sign of resistance; on the contrary, it looked utterly delighted!
A Persian cat sprawled in front of two customers, its voice so affected it seemed smoky, twisting seductively, and was rewarded with a cat treat!
A hairless cat greeted customers at the entrance, arching its back and purring after just a couple of pats, full of enthusiasm!
“…My meow-y goodness!?”
Where’s the morality? Where’s the bottom line?
Cat paws are for conquering the world, not for humans to squeeze!
Little Mi Su was so shocked his fur puffed up; his antenna-like tail became much thicker than before, like a feather duster.
Utterly depraved!
“I absolutely will not agree to this!” The little furball was furious, letting out a few loud meows, even his claw tips menacingly exposed. “Also, the coworkers are too ugly!”
The little one stated his position and coldly retreated from the fat cat.
Mi Su presented a noble “S”-curve god-tier walk, smoothly bypassing his three cat underlings squatting on the wall, returning to the lead position.
“Let’s go.”
Big Orange, the orange-and-white, and the cow-patterned cat were dumbfounded.
The boss had such literary cat integrity!
They proudly followed in little Mi Su’s footsteps. Four plump cats of different sizes, walking with elegant cat steps, formed a straight line on the wall.
The most educated cow-patterned cat offered praise: “I alone love the cat that emerges unstained from the mud.”
Little Mi Su didn’t quite understand but nodded, indicating humility.
Only after this clowder of cats had gone far did the British Shorthair angrily swish its tail: “No taste at all, meow! We’re super cute in human eyes, okay!”
·
After catching a little sparrow for each of his three followers, Mi Su remembered the first aid training class was almost starting. He hurriedly bid farewell and returned to the VSL beauty store.
“Do my makeup.”
He was in a rush, still panting slightly, his skin flushed and dewy with a fine sheen of sweat.
“Oh, it’s you, young man!”
The makeup auntie didn’t expect to see this pretty kid again. She beamed with joy: “Your little cat friend is so adorable! I gained a lot of followers. Auntie will do yours for free, okay!”
But when it was time to actually apply makeup, the auntie felt she had nowhere to start.
The omega’s bone structure was delicate and well-proportioned. Features that weren’t aggressively sharp on this little face somehow created a strikingly lush visual impact.
Attractive people just have higher resolution.
Yet, he seemed to have no awareness of his own appearance. He said quite plainly, “I look quite ordinary; you’d lose me in a crowd. Could you please give me a distinctive makeup look?”
Auntie: “…”
Mi Su wasn’t being facetious. As a little cat, he was naturally somewhat face-blind to different species.
Including his own human body.
He believed he didn’t look much different from others.
So when the auntie tentatively suggested doing a recently popular “Spirit Kitty” makeup look for him, Mi Su agreed immediately!
·
Ji Yanxing glanced at his watch: 2 PM.
Driver Lao Wu reported to the office on time and was about to go pick up Mi Su, when the alpha suddenly stood up. “You can clock out now.”
Lao Wu was stunned for a moment, secretly taking a few extra looks at his boss.
“Are you… going to pick up Young Master Mi Su yourself?”
Weren’t you saying just a few days ago that you weren’t interested in him, calling him a little tyrant?
An alpha’s words, a devil’s deceit.
Changed your mind so quickly.
Ji Yanxing put on his jacket in front of the mirror, his gaze coolly sweeping over. “What are you looking at? It’s just that his class location is near the company.”
Lao Wu nodded respectfully, a knowing smile on his face.
Underground parking lot.
After waiting in the car for a long time, Ji Yanxing finally received Mi Su’s location. He rested his chin on his hand, frowning as he looked for a while.
…VSL?
Full of suspicion, the alpha still stepped on the gas and drove to that tiny, antiquated little shop. The moment he closed the car door, the contrast between the luxury car and the old store was like that between a modern person and Peking Man.
Was he sure this wasn’t a prank?
In a moment, Ji Yanxing saw a slender figure emerge from inside, head bowed low as if trying to hide. He wondered what trouble he’d gotten into.
Watching the person glide past him like a live fish, the man finally spoke. “Mi Su.”
He vaguely saw something fluttering back and forth.
Ji Yanxing raised a suspicious eyebrow. “Where are you going? Turn around.”
The next second, the omega with a back view as pure and innocent as a leading lady in an idol drama suddenly turned around—a supremely nonchalant glance over the shoulder—
Flutter flutter!
The Western-style little devil false eyelashes blinked, fluttering rapidly.
Blink again, flutter flutter, fluttering again.
Ji Yanxing felt like he might catch a cold from the breeze: “…”
When he saw Mi Su’s face clearly—the ghostly white foundation + fuchsia pink lips + upward-flicking, fully-lined cat-eye eyeliner + blue eyeshadow—Boss Ji saw black for a moment.
“!”
Mi Su looked innocent, pretending he had just noticed him there, and called out weakly, “Husband.”
Ji Yanxing: “.”
What kind of two-dimensional makeup was this?
Mi Su tilted his little head, continuously radiating charm.
In a cat’s aesthetic, more colors are better.
It seemed the human was already mesmerized by him. His delicate persona was firmly established!
“You,” Ji Yanxing’s temple throbbed. He reached out to grab him. “Come here.”
Mi Su automatically activated evasion, slipping away smoothly.
He continued to sparkle and radiate charm—
“Aren’t I cute like this?”
Ji Yanxing absolutely could not let this fool attend the class looking like this. His face darkened as he continued to grab.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he gave chase, Mi Su started running around the black sedan. The two of them, one fleeing, one chasing, circled the car several times like someone walking a dog!
Ji Yanxing was getting sweaty from anxiety.
He stared incredulously with his dark eyes, meeting the gaze of the omega who was looking at him sideways. The other even made a few feints to lure him into grabbing.
…Did Mi Su think they were playing?
In the end, the alpha hardened his heart, swiftly and decisively grabbed his wrist, and tossed the troublemaker into the passenger seat.
Unable to escape, Mi Su simply rustled through a plastic bag.
He started introducing the contents: “Look! Triple-sided lipstick. This side is Sunset Orange, this side is Queen Red, this side is Barbie Pink!”
“Ta-da~” Mi Su gestured animatedly, strongly recommending, “Luxury burst-bead cream! It can be foundation during the day and skincare at night. It bursts with water beads with just one swipe~”
Ji Yanxing’s brows were furrowed so tightly they were almost knotted.
These unverified products could fill a hundred episodes of “Mystery Science.” How could this little thing like these? Was it for novelty?
The alpha politely declined his offer to do his makeup.
He rummaged through the pile of cosmetics that probably cost less than a hundred in total and found some makeup removal wipes.
Mi Su sensed his intention and widened his eyes in horror, leaning back. “What are you doing?!”
This time, Ji Yanxing didn’t humor him. A large hand firmly grasped his delicate, powdered little face. “Be good.”
Amidst the omega’s struggles, the man clumsily removed his makeup while inadvertently pinching the cheek, which was as soft as cream.
Mi Su protested fiercely, so Ji Yanxing had to adopt a kindergarten teacher’s patience, whispering, “You’re cute. You’re the cutest.”
The little o quieted down a bit, looking at him suspiciously. With his mouth pinched into a pout, he mumbled, “Really?”
Ji Yanxing: “Really.”
“You’ve always been cute. You don’t need those things, okay?”
“Okay then. owo”
·
Mi Su was a very responsible good cat. After entering the training class, he still remembered the task Ji Yanxing gave him—
“Take a few photos of the lead instructor.”
The young, handsome beta doctor demonstrated the Heimlich maneuver on stage.
Mi Su suddenly whipped out his phone: Click click!
Chen Wang, blinded by the flash: “…”
Mi Su, looking completely serious, immediately sat up straight and began taking notes with his pen, swish swish swish.
Dr. Chen was baffled but had to continue the lecture.
To lighten the mood, he cracked a small joke, roughly meaning that if you have a problem, see a doctor, don’t linger in the hospital wards.
Mi Su frowned, his little brows knitting, and picked up his pen to take notes again.
Curious, Chen Wang walked over and glanced at his notes, which read, “Hospital doesn’t allow sleeping,” complete with a seriously drawn little sticking-out-tongue emoji.
Chen Wang: “…”
Mi Su raised his phone again, the flash glaring a few more times, click!
Chen Wang: “……..”
When the class ended, Dr. Chen randomly selected someone for a spot check and called this oddly-behaved, pretty omega to the front to demonstrate CPR.
Ji Yanxing, still using the excuse that “the company is near the training center,” came to the classroom door. Looking through the glass, he happened to see Mi Su confidently walking to the center.
Mi Su also caught sight of Ji Yanxing.
He squatted in front of the dummy, hesitated for a moment about giving it a few fatal blows, then, to maintain his cute persona, reluctantly reduced the force.
Two pale, slender, soft hands stacked on the dummy’s chest, pressing down gently—
“Huff~”
He made a delicate sound, as if those two presses took all his strength.
Ji Yanxing: “…”
Chen Wang: “…” A whole class wasted.
The omega appeared frail and weak, his tender, bright little face flushed pink from the effort.
A bunch of alphas and betas couldn’t sit still. Even though class was over and they could leave, they all gathered around to explain the key points to Mi Su.
A fire suddenly ignited in Ji Yanxing’s chest.
Those men’s eyes were practically glued to his fiancé’s face!
All looking so desperate. It was supposed to be CPR, but anyone would think it was “Affectionate Resurrection.”
Ji Yanxing took a few deep breaths, aware he was somewhat losing composure, and decided to wait for him outside.
The moment his figure disappeared, Mi Su secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, he swung a pink fist with force—Bang!—leaving a huge dent in the dummy model.
The alphas trying to flirt all backed away: “…”
Mi Su: “Ying, did I revive the patient?”
Chen Wang: “Completely dead. Class dismissed.”
·
Ji Yanxing took deep breaths, then more deep breaths.
The alpha leaned against the wall. Soon, Mi Su’s petite, delicate shadow appeared.
He coughed softly and stood up straight.
Several neighboring training classes ended at the same time. The crowd surged, scents mingled. Mi Su momentarily felt disoriented; he had just seen Ji Yanxing.
Cats mostly rely on scent to identify humans.
Mi Su looked around confusedly for a while. Suddenly, his two eyes seemed to short-circuit, spinning in circles, dizzily: “…My meow-y! Everyone looks the same!”
Ji Yanxing knew Mi Su was head over heels for him. Otherwise, why would he cling so desperately to stay in the Ji household? If they ever divorced, this little thing would definitely cry, make a scene, and threaten suicide.
Mi Su would eagerly come looking for him. He had that confidence.
Then, the supremely confident Boss Ji watched helplessly as Mi Su walked toward another alpha and tugged at his sleeve—
“Husband!”