Bonus Chapter 5: Starting this year, we're a family of three!

The kitten's appearance was so sudden that Pei Huai still felt like he was dreaming until the kitten had drunk its fill of goat milk powder and started to sleep.

"He drank a lot; his little belly is all bulging." Li Miao looked at the little bundle sleeping in the middle of the pillow and couldn't help but want to poke it with her hand.

As soon as her fingertips touched it, Li Miao curled her fingers up, afraid that she hadn't used enough force and would hurt Li Miao, thus disturbing the kitten's sleep.

“He’s so small.” Pei Huai leaned back against the headboard, his gaze falling on the kitten whose body rose and fell with its even breathing.

"Is he really our baby? You mean literally, our child?" Pei Huai licked his lips, unable to resist confirming again.

After all, this was a challenge to all the biological knowledge Pei Huai had learned over the past nineteen years.

However, since even Li Miao can transform from a cat into a human, all sorts of fantastical things seem to have become normal.

"What, you don't believe that Li Miao is our child?!" Li Miao pouted and glared at Pei Huai with dissatisfaction.

“We’ve lived together for a year, and most of the time we didn’t use condoms. You dare to do it but don’t dare to admit it? Pei Huai, you’re a bad man.” Li Miao said a long string of words, making Pei Huai feel extremely guilty.

Pei Huai quickly explained, "Of course I don't deny it, I'm just genuinely curious about where Li Mao Mao came from."

"Besides, I like you so much, Miaomiao, and I love cats. Now we have another kitten. I'm so happy, how could I not accept it?"

"And what you said about not wearing a mask... I didn't know that two men like this could make you pregnant."

Pei Huai's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he explained in a low, gentle voice that after he and Li Miao got together, they only had each other for each other, and sometimes when they ran out of condoms at home, they didn't go out to buy more every time.

“Otherwise, I would definitely discuss with you when to have kittens,” Pei Huai said, pursing his lips.

Seeing her boyfriend's serious expression, Li Miao smiled. Of course, she knew that Pei Huai did not mean to deny it.

"Okay, I'm not blaming you. I didn't know we'd have a baby either," Li Miao said softly, smiling sweetly. "Li Miao came so suddenly, I was caught off guard too."

"He's like a gift that suddenly fell into our laps." Pei Huai was overjoyed, but couldn't help asking curiously, "So you're saying that Li Maomao can also turn into a human like you?"

Regardless of whether Li Mao Mao can become human or not, Pei Huai will take good care of Li Mao Mao, even if Li Mao Mao remains just a cat for the rest of its life.

Pei Huai will also protect Li Mao Mao and make her the happiest and most carefree cat in the world.

"Oh, I don't know. I'll have to ask Grandma later," Li Miao muttered softly.

“Okay, then we’ll ask Grandma Li later.” Pei Huai lay down again, and Li Maomao was lying on his cheek as he lay on his side.

Pei Huai could even feel the kitten's warm breath washing over him, one breath after another.

After lying down, Pei Huai dared not move around, afraid that he might accidentally crush the kitten.

"Miaomiao, since you suddenly gave birth to a kitten, is there anything wrong with your body? Should I take you to the hospital to get it checked out?" Pei Huai asked with concern after he lay down.

"I don't feel uncomfortable anywhere in my body; on the contrary, I feel much more relaxed." Li Miao couldn't quite explain the specific feeling. It was as if she had been carrying a heavy package inside her body, and now that the package had been removed, she felt completely relaxed.

“Okay, if you feel unwell anywhere, you must tell me. Don’t hide it from me,” Pei Huai said.

"Of course, hehe." Li Miao chuckled, intending to go back to sleep with Pei Huai.

The kitten didn't actually sleep for very long during its "second nap." It's still growing and needs a lot of nutrition, so it started meowing again in less than two hours.

At first, Pei Huai and Li Miao didn't understand.

After searching online, Pei Huai finally understood what Li Maomao meant: she wanted to drink milk again.

Pei Huai got up to make goat milk powder and feed it to Li Mao Mao.

The afternoon passed like this, and by evening, the frequency of Li Mao Mao's eating had noticeably decreased.

During this time, Pei Huai also found more information online about feeding kittens and how to take good care of them.

Li Mao Mao is too small; she can't even stand steadily, and her eyes can't even open. But she is still very attached to Li Miao, the big cat. She crawls by her sense of smell. If Li Miao moves a little further away, Li Mao Mao will meow, as if she is reluctant to part with her.

Pei Huai told Li Miao about this habit of the kitten.

It was only later that the somewhat oblivious Li Miao realized that, as one of Li Mao Mao's parents, he also had to take on the responsibility of caring for Li Mao Mao.

So for the next few days, Li Miao basically stayed in her original form at home, transforming back into a cat and spending time with Li Miao.

While feeding the kittens, Pei Huai also had to help them urinate and defecate.

When Li Xuan received a call from Li Miao, he learned that Li Miao and Pei Huai had a kitten... He was so shocked that his jaw dropped, and he repeatedly asked Pei Qingsong if there was something wrong with his ears.

Pei Qingsong remained silent for a while, seeing is believing.

He and Lixuan got dressed and put on their shoes and went downstairs to see the kitten.

"Holy crap, she looks exactly like my brother when he was little, even the same coloring." Li Xuan had seen Li Miao when she was a kitten, and she looked very familiar.

"But, is he really... your son?" Pei Qingsong was still taken aback.

He looked at Pei Huai and Li Miao and couldn't help but wonder how cats give birth, where they give birth, and whether they give birth on their own? Can male cats also have kittens?

"Of course, it's my baby, Pei Huai's and my baby." Li Miao held the kitten in her hands, looking at it with affection.

"Li Maomao, let Daddy introduce you. This is my brother, and this is my brother's husband."

"Meow~" The kitten, its eyes still half-closed, nestled in Li Miao's palm and let out a soft meow, as if in response.

Li Xuan was shocked, but her heart was completely melted by the cute little kitten.

I dreamt of the time when he took care of Li Miao when he was a child.

Li Xuan: "Do you know how to take care of kittens? Do you need my help? I happen to have a lot of free time right now."

“Anything is fine, it’s up to you, brother,” Li Miao said.

And so, Li Xuan and Pei Qingsong also joined the team taking care of Li Miao. These past few days, the two of them have often come downstairs to find Li Miao.

The kitten was very obedient. During the first week, it mostly ate and slept, so it didn't really need much care.

A week later, Li Mao Mao was able to slowly open her eyes.

Even tiny ears, smaller than a fingernail, started to stand up with strength.

However, Li Mao Mao's eyes were still covered with a blue film. Pei Huai had checked the information and knew that it was important to keep it away from light. Most of the time, Li Mao Mao was kept in a cardboard box lined with several layers of soft towels to block out light.

After raising Li Mao for several days, Pei's mother called to ask when Pei Huai would be coming back for winter vacation this year.

If you come back, should you bring Li Miao to our home to celebrate the New Year together?

Just like the other day, I brought Li Miao to my house to play before the Chinese New Year, but Li Miao only went back to her own home to celebrate the New Year closer to the holiday.

Pei Huai and Li Miao discussed it and didn't hide it from Pei's mother.

They said they had a new kitten at home and needed to take care of it, so they wouldn't be going back for the time being.

Pei's mother was very curious about the kitten. After seeing the photos and videos, she also asked about the kitten's origin.

Pei Huai and Li Miao discussed it.

It's said that Li Miao was born to another female cat, which makes Li Miao unhappy.

Li Mao Mao is his and Pei Huai's baby!

Finally, Pei Huai told his mother that Li Mao Mao was a kitten that he and Li Miao had picked up and brought home.

"Will Miaomiao accept the new kitten?" Pei's mother couldn't help but worry.

"Yes, I will." Li Miao initiated a conversation with Pei's mother on the other end of the phone.

Li Miao: "Miao Miao really likes the new cat and won't reject the kitten."

"Oh, that's good. Then you should take good care of the new kitten that just arrived?" said Mrs. Pei.

Pei Huai and Li Miao nodded; they both thought the same thing.

With Li Mao Mao around, I might not be able to go home for Chinese New Year this year.

If I go home for the Chinese New Year, there will be no one to take care of my cat.

Before you know it, the New Year is almost here.

At this point, more than three weeks had passed since Li Mao Mao was born.

Li Mao Mao can open her eyes completely and can run around on the floor by herself.

Li Mao Mao is full of curiosity about the world. She wanders around here and there every day and also loves to follow Li Miao around.

"Meow~" The cat lost its balance and fell down, its eyes full of confusion.

Li Miao couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Li Miao, Daddy will help you up right away."

"Meow~!" The cat was not convinced. After being helped up by its father, it began to tame its limbs again.

This year, Pei Huai and Li Miao didn't go back home for the Spring Festival; they stayed home together to take care of the kitten.

On New Year's Eve, Pei Huai prepared a large feast and spent the night with Li Miao.

Li Mao Mao couldn't eat the dishes from the New Year's Eve dinner, but after a month of raising him, his diet finally changed from goat milk powder and pet milk powder to a little bit of complementary food and kitten food.

This is the first time I've eaten anything other than formula.

"Meow! Meow!" The kitten's eyes lit up, and its body movements became much more excited. It lowered its head and chewed and ate non-stop.

Seeing how capable Li Mao Mao was at cooking, Pei Huai and Li Miao felt much more at ease.

They still took good care of Li Mao Mao.

While watching the Spring Festival Gala, Pei Huai put some food into Li Miao's bowl, including a small piece of sweet and sour pork ribs.

"Thank you, honey," Li Miao said sweetly, her eyes crinkling.

"You're welcome." Pei Huai ruffled Li Miao's fluffy hair.

The family of three ate their meal amidst the laughter and joy of the program.

Although fireworks are banned in Beijing, in the video calls from Li Xuan and Pei Qingsong, they could still see dazzling fireworks going off on the other side.

Through the screen, Pei Huai and Li Miao enjoyed the spectacular fireworks show together.

"When Li Mao Mao gets a little older, bring her back to see Grandma." Grandma Li said during a video call with Li Miao.

Li Miao turned the camera to the kitten.

Hearing someone call his name, Li Mao Mao stopped eating, raised his little head, looked here and there, but didn't see the person calling him, so he lowered his head again to continue eating.

Oh my god, the baby is so cute.

Li Miao couldn't help but want to hug Li Mao Mao tightly in her hands and kiss and nibble on her.

Seeing what Li Miao was thinking, Pei Huai chuckled and covered Li Miao's mouth, saying, "No matter how cute Li Miao is, you're not allowed to bite him."

"Mmm, mmm~" I didn't bite it, I didn't want to bite it.

That's his baby, why is he chewing on it?

At the moment the countdown ended at midnight, Pei Huai kissed Li Miao's lips.

"Happy New Year, baby."

Pei Huai gazed affectionately at Li Miao's face with his deep, dark eyes.

Li Miao was about to wish Pei Huai a Happy New Year.

The cat, having eaten and drunk its fill, stood between the two people's legs, making meowing sounds.

Pei Huai and Li Miao were both attracted by the kitten's meowing.

"Happy New Year to Li Maomao too." Pei Huai chuckled and ruffled the cat's hair.

Li Mao Mao was immediately kneaded and slumped down by her father's palm.

Pei Huai: "..."

"Silly, you're too strong." Li Miao stood up again, hugging Li Mao Mao.

Li Miao: "Li Miao, welcome to our family."

Li Miao: "Starting this year, we're a family of three!"

Pei Huai looked at Li Miao, a smile playing on his lips.

As if understanding its father's words, Li Mao Mao stood up straight and made a slightly louder sound: "Meow!"

Li Miao was so charmed by the cat that she couldn't resist hugging and kissing it repeatedly.

She also told Pei Huai that the baby smelled nice.

"Smell it." Li Miao, holding the kitten, also let Pei Huai smell it.

“Indeed, she smells very nice.” Pei Huai’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, not daring to remind Li Miao that the cat litter at her house also smelled the same.

***

To the outside world, Pei Huai and Li Miao told everyone that Li Miao was a kitten that he and Pei Huai had picked up.

Liang Yixuan and Li Hang didn't feel that anything was wrong.

But as Li Mao Mao grew up day by day, Liang Yixuan couldn't help but ask, "Is he really not the offspring of your Miaomiao and another female cat? He's the same breed as Miaomiao, a purebred cat."

Li Miao blushed with embarrassment.

"Well, no... they're the same variety, it's probably just a coincidence," Pei Huai explained.

Since Pei Huai had said so, Liang Yixuan and Li Hang didn't take it to heart.

As Li Mao Mao grew up, Grandma Li asked the elders of the Spirit Cat Clan, and the elders were all interested in the sudden appearance of a little Spirit Cat in the clan.

As for the fact that Li Miao and Pei Huai, a human, have kittens, the reason is only tentatively stated as Li Miao and Pei Huai having a deep affection for each other and often spending time together. The kittens are mainly formed by the spiritual energy gathered in Li Miao's body, so Li Miao, a male cat, can also "give birth" to kittens.

Li Mao Mao is also formed from the love between Pei Huai and Li Miao.

Elder Lingmao, who doesn't live in Kyoto, also made a special trip to Kyoto to see Li Mao Mao.

For a period of time, many old cats came and went from Li Miao and Pei Huai's house.

Each time, Li Miao and Pei Huai would take care of the elders and seniors in the clan with canned food and cat treats.

Li Miao's impression of them changed from the old-fashioned cats who used force to cut off his testicles to... no matter how fierce or old-fashioned they are, they are just a group of cats.

Knead, knead, knead, knead, knead.

Li Miao petted so many cats, so many!

Because they had been petted by Li Miao and Pei Huai, the old cats who came to Pei Huai and Li Miao's house to see Li Miao would never transform into humans in front of the two younger generations and reveal their human identities.

Li Miao and Pei Huai had no idea that the old cat they were petting today was the chairman of a large state-owned enterprise.

I have no idea that the cat I petted the day before yesterday was a learned cat who was a professor at some university.

Old cats who have status and influence in the human world, and who have made achievements in a certain industry, will never reveal their human identities.

They, these cats, still have to maintain a cat-like facade in their lives!!!

After welcoming this group of cats, we saw off another group of cats.

Once Li Mao Mao could run and jump, the elders stopped coming to see her out of curiosity.

“The thought that cats exist in every industry makes me want to laugh,” Li Miao couldn’t help but say.

Pei Huai chuckled softly, his warm palm gently stroking the boy's head. "A little."

"But it's alright, after all, in another year or two, our Miaomiao will also have to work, and will become what you said, cats in all walks of life."

"Hahahaha~" Li Miao laughed non-stop, "Yes, my brother is still taking care of his junior brothers and sisters. They would never guess that my brother is Black Cat."

"Heh~" Pei Huai raised his deep and sharp eyes and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Meow!" Li Miao, who was playing with a ball nearby, jumped onto Pei Huai's lap, nuzzled, and then jumped onto Li Miao's body to snuggle up to him.

"Baby is so good, come here, let Daddy give you a kiss, *smack*." Li Miao hugged Li Maomao and gave her a big kiss.

"Meow~ Meow~" Kiss~ Kiss~

Li Mao Mao mustered up her courage to speak.

"Oh my god, our Li Miao can talk! That's amazing!" Li Miao sat up abruptly from lying on the sofa.

Pei Huai: "?"

Pei Huai asked in confusion, "Hasn't he been making noises since birth?"

The kitten's meows never stopped.

Li Miao shook her head abruptly: "No, the previous calls were physiological, instinctive. The call just now was Li Miao saying she wanted my kiss."

"So amazing?" Pei Huai raised an eyebrow and touched Li Mao Mao's little ears with his finger.

"Does that kitten want a kiss?" Pei Huai asked, smiling at the kitten.

Li Mao Mao: "Meow~ Meow~" Kiss~ Kiss~

Li Miao, holding the kitten close to Pei Huai's mouth, said, "He said he wants it."

Pei Huai didn't hesitate and kissed the kitten several times before finally letting it go, completely satisfied.

"I want a kiss too," Li Miao said to Li Mao Mao.

Pei Huai's eyes held a slight smile as he lifted Li Miao's chin and pressed his thin lips to hers.

Their lips met, and Pei Huai's long, strong arms encircled Li Miao's slender waist, deepening the kiss little by little.

"Mmm, mmm." Li Miao's fair face regained color, and the kitten she was holding was still meowing softly.

Li Miao was so embarrassed when she was kissed in front of the baby for the first time.

They kissed for a long time, so long that the air seemed to be filled with ambiguous pink bubbles.

Pei Huai reluctantly released Li Miao's kiss, and when they parted, a strand of saliva even clung to their thin lips.

"We kissed." Pei Huai's voice was hoarse, his eyes filled with affection as he gazed into Li Miao's eyes.

Li Miao's fair face flushed with color. She pressed her lips together, which were numb and burning from the kisses, and stammered for a long time, unsure of what to say.

"I clearly asked Li Maomao to kiss me."

"Yeah, I know, it's because I want to kiss Miaomiao." Pei Huai said casually with a smile.

Li Miao's ears turned even redder, and she hugged Li Mao Mao tightly without saying a word.

Even after Li Mao Mao was born, Pei Huai and Li Miao's relationship remained as good as before, or rather, their relationship grew even stronger as they spent more time together.

One night, Pei Huai and Li Miao were in bed.

Pei Huai suddenly realized that the condoms he had bought earlier were all used up.

In the past, it would have been fine not to use it.

This time, however, both Pei Huai and Li Miao hesitated.

Because they can't say for sure whether having sex with a cat or not is related to not using a condom.

"Well, just to be on the safe side, we should still buy it." Pei Huai's deep, cold eyes were tinged with desire as he looked at Li Miao with deep affection.

"Then what do we do now?" Li Miao said shyly, biting her lip tightly. She was so embarrassed that she wanted to lift the covers and hide.

You can't just place an order and have it delivered; that would take forever.

"I'll help the baby first," Pei Huai said, then lowered his head.

Enveloped in warm, moist lips, Li Miao's delicate brows furrowed, her slightly curled fingers unconsciously grasping Pei Huai's black hair. Her snow-white skin glowed with an even more enchanting pink, and her clear, bright eyes gradually filled with tears.

The heat is spreading.