“Big brother, Qin Tongtong put something on the dress she gave me. Kitty went out to find evidence!”
Mianmian spoke quickly, gesturing urgently.
“Put something…?”
Qin Yunchuan immediately understood what had happened.
He called the butler over and whispered instructions to arrange the household. Once everything was in order, he took Mianmian to find the little tabby.
After communicating with the plants along the way, Mianmian finally reached their destination.
It was… the abandoned courtyard behind the Qin mansion, a place rarely visited.
This courtyard often stored all kinds of miscellaneous tools and discarded items.
Unused cardboard boxes were piled high in the corners, forming little mountains.
Most importantly, there were no surveillance cameras—no wonder Qin Tongtong chose this place for mischief!
Mianmian ran over on her short legs, searching everywhere for the little tabby.
“Kitty, kitty… where are you? Kitty…”
Her face was full of worry.
Qin Yunchuan helped her lift boxes and clear the clutter. How had the butler let this mess pile up here?
[Mian…Mian… I’m here… Mianmian…]
The little tabby’s voice sounded weak.
Following the voice, Mianmian reached a corner piled with cardboard boxes.
“Big brother, kitty is here…”
She immediately started tossing aside the boxes, and Qin Yunchuan joined in. With Mianmian so certain, it had to be right.
Soon, a faint meow came from below.
Qin Yunchuan quickly cleared the boxes, and the little tabby emerged.
Its mouth was bloody, and the left front paw was limp, streaked with blood.
It was broken!
[Mianmian, this is the medicine pouch she didn’t destroy. You… tell your big brother to check it.]
The little tabby spoke weakly.
Mianmian was shocked. Tears immediately welled in her eyes as she picked up the little tabby.
“Kitty is hurt… I’ll take you to the doctor, doctor! Sob… sob…”
Seeing his sister so upset, Qin Yunchuan’s heart ached. He picked up the medicine pouch from the ground.
“Mianmian, don’t worry. I’ll call Gu Xu. The cat will be fine.”
Tears streaming, Mianmian nodded.
She carefully carried the little tabby outside while Qin Yunchuan followed behind, frowning at the medicine pouch. Time to see exactly what this stuff was.
In the rest area, Mianmian gently placed the little tabby on the table. She dared not move it roughly, afraid of hurting it more.
“Don’t worry, with Gu Xu here, kitty’s paw will heal. Trust him, okay? Don’t cry anymore.”
If she kept crying, her eyes would swell. Qin Yunchuan wiped her tears with a tissue.
[Mianmian, I’m fine. Kids are always crying. I’ve been through storms and hardships in the wild—this little injury is nothing.]
Mianmian sniffled and poked the little tabby’s head with her finger.
“Stinky kitty.”
[I’m clean and fragrant.]
She gave a small hum and finally stopped crying. Qin Yunchuan secretly relaxed.
Keeping a child calm was a skill; a single misstep, and the crying could worsen.
Once Mianmian stopped crying, she suddenly remembered something and asked, “Big brother… Gu Xu isn’t a veterinarian, right? Why is he checking kitty’s paw?”
“Gu Xu doubles as a veterinarian.”
“Wow! Gu Xu is amazing! He can treat people and animals—I never noticed!”
“Never noticed? Little Mianmian, we meet again!”
Gu Xu pushed the door open, overhearing their conversation. Mianmian blushed, murmuring, “I’m praising Gu Xu! He can treat humans and animals. He’s so talented.” She gave a thumbs up—he was incredible in her eyes.
Gu Xu puffed up proudly, giving Qin Yunchuan a teasing look.
“This is called unique brilliance.”
“Self-absorbed!”
Meanwhile, Mianmian stood by. The little tabby’s left paw was now cleaned and bandaged.
The front paw was broken and needed proper rest.
Gu Xu finished applying the medicine, instructing Mianmian to feed the cat three times a day. Other than that, it was fine.
The blood on its mouth was leftover from licking the injured paw.
Mianmian breathed a sigh of relief.
She leaned over and kissed the little tabby’s face. “Kitty, rest well. When you’re better, we’ll play! Today, you did great! I’ll reward you with a big chicken drumstick, sound good?”
[I like it.]
“Wow! Kitty likes big chicken drumsticks!” Mianmian cheered.
Meanwhile, Qin Yunchuan handed a medicine pouch to Gu Xu. He frowned, sniffing the contents—white powder.
His expression instantly turned cold: “Oleander-extracted powder. Sprinkled on clothing, it can cause severe skin irritation or allergies; in large amounts, it’s life-threatening!”
Qin Yunchuan’s face darkened further. Gu Xu sensed trouble and asked, “Yunchuan, what’s wrong?”
“Not a big problem. I’ve let her face the consequences of her own actions.”
He didn’t need to know everything that happened in the Qin family—he could handle this, and that was enough.
“小 Mianmian, I’m leaving now.”
“Gu Xu, be careful on your way. Remember to change the bandages, no alcohol, and avoid spicy food, especially barbecue!” Mianmian specifically mentioned barbecue. When waiting for Dr. Xiong in the hospital underground garage, he had ordered extra-spicy skewers.
Her excuse: fight poison with poison!
Gu Xu smiled, giving a thumbs up. “Got it, little ancestor.”
Mianmian rolled her eyes. Qin Yunchuan sensed there was a secret between them. Once Gu Xu left, he scrutinized Mianmian. She fidgeted under his gaze.
“Big brother, is my face messy?”
“You little clever one. Can big brother know the secret between you and Gu Xu?”
“No secret!”
Mianmian blinked innocently. Qin Yunchuan couldn’t press further; he felt a little disappointed. She now had other brothers and didn’t care about him as much.
Mianmian was skilled at reading people. She hugged Qin Yunchuan’s leg and said, “Big brother, you’re the best big brother. No one can surpass your place in my heart. When the time is right, I’ll tell you myself.”
She was composed, like a little adult.
How cute!
His little sister was adorable from every angle.
Qin Yunchuan wasn’t really angry—as long as Mianmian’s heart was with him, that was enough.
The siblings and their cat left the rest area. The butler rushed over: “Young master, bad news! Miss Tongtong had an accident.”
Qin Yunchuan’s expression remained calm. “Understood.”
Mianmian glanced at him in suspicion. Big brother was so calm…
Could Tongtong’s accident have something to do with him?
Mianmian hugged the cat and headed to the living room. When she arrived, what she saw shocked her.