Chapter 104 Fan Benefits

I rented a castle in England to prepare my Easter feast!

Food blogger Inuya Neko, who went from being a "cat-lover" to a "pigeon-lover" since leaving Japan, has suddenly gone online and posted a live stream announcement. The live stream is scheduled to start at 5 PM local time.

The news caused an uproar among fans.

"Dad, are you sure this will work? What if Gin..."

"Don't worry, nothing will happen. Besides, the reason I rented the castle was to film videos, right? It would be such a waste to leave in such a sorry state." The food blogger said confidently, "Time is running out, we need to hurry up and get things ready."

Mr. Cat had brought some ingredients for filming, but it wasn't enough. So he took his son outside the castle to pick seasonal fruits, vegetables, and fresh flowers.

"Joseph, what do you think is the shackle of Zero?"

"Dad knows the answer to this better than I do, right?"

"I'd like to hear your opinion. Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things more clearly!"

"If what Osiris said is true, these shackles have become part of his personality. Then for Amuro, the answer must be... this country!"

The cat father was shocked; he had never considered this. The little detective continued eloquently, "This country is a heavy burden on Amuro-nii's shoulders; his life's values ​​and ideals all depend on it. So, by that logic, Osiris's shackles must be the organization, right? Perhaps he saw Karasuma-san indulging in women and became dissatisfied, wanting to take over the family's responsibilities!"

Looking at his confident son, the cat father said with difficulty, "What you made up—no, I mean… what you said makes some sense. But there's a crucial loophole: the organization shouldn't know Bourbon's identity as a public security officer. Otherwise, the events of the past few years can't be explained."

"Hmm, you're right, I forgot that."

"Let's not think about this anymore, let's go back and prepare for the live stream!"

Just then, Bourbon called: "Jing, you're going to do a live stream?!"

"Hey, you saw it? To be honest, I was a little nervous about my first live stream. Zero, do you have any advice?"

"Wear a skirt!" the golden retriever howled.

"Huh?" Mr. Cat was stunned. "Are you kidding me?"

"I'm serious! Jing, think about it. Most of your fans are in China, and it's late at night in Japan when you're doing the live stream. Think about those fans who stay up all night for you! You have to show your sincerity for your first live stream. Only crossdressing can do justice to everyone!"

"Oh no! I completely forgot about the time difference!"

5 p.m. in London is exactly 1 a.m. in Tokyo.

"Will anyone actually watch the live stream?" the food blogger lamented.

"Of course! Just take a look and you'll see, the number of people who have booked the live stream has already reached seven figures! And it's still rising rapidly!" the golden retriever said excitedly. "Jing, remember to wear a skirt on camera—"

So, are all my fans night owls? I'm so sorry to bother you all.

Mr. Cat sighed, rubbing his forehead, but the kitten perked up: "Daddy, hurry up and pick out some clothes! There are some British-style clothes for rent to tourists in the castle, there's bound to be one that suits you!"

Upon opening the wardrobe, the cat father was speechless: These dresses are too extravagant! Each one looks like it was worn by a Victorian-era noblewoman, with long skirts and huge crinolines...

Which one does Daddy like?

"How am I supposed to cook dressed like this?! This skirt will catch fire!" The cat father was furious. "Joseph, go and help me with the set and lighting. I'll handle the clothes myself."

The kitten reluctantly left, but didn't forget to remind him again, "Daddy, you must wear a dress, okay?!"

The kitten was getting impatient waiting in the kitchen, and just when he was about to lose his patience, his eyes lit up: his dad, wearing a dress, appeared!

However, the scene was quite different from what he had expected.

"Joseph, what do you think?" Dad Cat spun around in place and asked expectantly.

"Uh...it doesn't feel out of place at all," the kitten replied sincerely, thinking to itself: But wouldn't that be considered cheating?

The food blogger breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, it'll be time for the live stream soon. Remember not to show your face on camera!"

"yes!"

The live stream started promptly at 5 PM. Although the food blogger was somewhat prepared, the number of viewers still exceeded her expectations.

Mr. Cat composed himself and greeted everyone with composure and elegance: "Friends, long time no see! I haven't had any new content for a while, so I did this live stream as compensation. I know many of you stayed up late to watch my live stream, so thank you for your support!"

"As you can see, I am currently in the UK, or more precisely, in a castle in the Scottish Highlands. So today I am also wearing a very Scottish outfit."

As he spoke, Mr. Cat leaned closer to the camera to show off his little skirt up close:

This is a blue and black checkered mini skirt, worn with white knee-high knit stockings. The upper body is also a blue and black tweed jacket, with a wide leather belt around the waist, and a checkered tweed blanket draped diagonally over the shoulder, secured with a blue feather clip on the left shoulder.

"Alright, let's start making tonight's Easter feast!" Mr. Cat moved away from the camera and back to the stove. The kitten thoughtfully positioned the camera to the side so that viewers could see the chef cooking throughout the entire live stream and also enjoy admiring his kilt.

"Joseph, you did this on purpose!"

Mr. Cat was glad he was wearing half a cat mask. Otherwise, his appearance would definitely be seen by acquaintances, and being laughed at by his peers would be one thing, but if his brother saw him, that would be too embarrassing.

"The most iconic element of Easter is the Easter egg! So for my first dish, I'll be making a dessert, a chocolate Easter egg. However, to match the local flavor, I've decided to make a Scotch whisky-filled chocolate this time." Mr. Cat calmly began his culinary demonstration, patiently explaining the techniques and precautions step by step.

"Okay, now let's put it into the bunny-patterned mold to cool for a while. Next, we'll make the next dish: hot cross bread. This is also a very Easter-themed food! It gets its name from the cross pattern on it. Adding more raisins will make it even tastier!"

Afterward, the food blogger completed a fruit cake, a vegetable salad, and the last dish was the main course: charcoal-grilled lamb.

After a busy day, the food blogger took a short break, sipped his whiskey, and said, "This lamb needs to be roasted slowly for a while. In the meantime, let me play a tune for you. Please excuse my poor skills."

The man took out Scottish bagpipes that he had prepared beforehand and showed them to the camera, saying, "This is also an instrument that originated in Scotland. Today, I'm going to bring you a famous British song. I hope you like it!"

"Brother, what do we do now?" Vodka asked, bewildered, as his stomach rumbled in the car. He had thought the Scottish livestream would end after he finished cooking, but who would have thought that this guy would start performing a talent show after showing off his culinary skills? It was endless! If they made a move now, with so many people watching the livestream, they would definitely attract the police very quickly.

Right now, in a castle in the Scottish Highlands, Scotland is live-streaming himself making Scotch whisky-filled chocolates while wearing a kilt and playing bagpipes in the background.

There are so many Scottish elements; it's almost as if they're about to type "I am Scotland" in big letters on the screen.

"Fine, let him go this time," the silver-haired man snorted.

"Let him go so easily? That's too lenient! Brother, look at that guy's leisurely manner, it's absolutely infuriating!"

"What do you know? You think there's only Scotland in the castle? He made so much food, but those dishes were only shown off when they were fresh out of the pot, and then they disappeared. Who do you think they were for?"

"Are there other people in the castle?"

"Of course, Scotland might have sensed our arrival and made preparations in advance. There must be many people lying in ambush in the castle."

"Where did Scotland find such a helper?"

"Scotland used to work with the FBI and CIA, so he's definitely not an ordinary police officer; he might be a multinational spy. Maybe he's even colluding with MI6?"

"I see, brother is wise! But what about that gentleman?"

“Just report the truth. This is an obvious trap, I won’t fall for it!” The man accurately stated the location of Scotland and pointed out that Inuya Neko was indeed in Scotland. Gin didn’t know how the man knew. But as a subordinate, he knew what to ask and what not to ask. “Let’s go, let’s go have dinner.”

Vodka had no choice but to leave in resentment: God knows how long he had been drooling over that table of delicious food!

Gin believes Scotland is using a trick, and that's true.

But Gin didn't realize that Scotland's plan wasn't meant to lure him in.

Looking towards the distant East, nearly two thousand years ago, a man also climbed a city wall, draped in a crane-feather cloak, burning incense and playing the zither, single-handedly repelling the enemy. Later generations called this strategy the "Empty City Stratagem".

Accompanied by the creaking sound of the wooden cart's pedals, Little Cat Delivery completed its final meal preparation.

"Hey, hey, hey, this is too much!" the golden retriever complained, a sweet trouble rising in his heart: he had accepted most of the food made during the live stream.

"How could I possibly eat this?!"

"Dad said it was for you!" the kitten replied matter-of-factly, then disappeared into the tunnel and disappeared.

Bourbon sighed, thinking, "I'll just eat a little of everything and take the rest back to eat slowly!"

The golden retriever sat on the clearing in the grove, spreading out a sheet as if it were having a picnic.

A gentle breeze rustled through the spring night, and a bright crescent moon hung in the sky, softly enveloping everything in a hazy moonlight. The elegant reflection of Swan Castle shimmered on the lake's surface.

The blond man was enjoying this rare and wonderful moment.

In the distance, warm yellow lights shone from the windows of the castle, accompanied by melodious music.

This blends seamlessly with the live stream on mobile phones, which is a bit slower due to network latency, creating a wonderful duet.

"It's amazing! I even played a guitar and bass version with Jing back in high school!" Zero exclaimed nostalgically.

"By this grace, you have granted me peace and guided me back home."

"Although you promised to cook for me when we get home, it's fine to eat it now! Jing, when can we go home?"

Just as Zero was immersed in a myriad of thoughts, she suddenly realized a serious problem: "Although a kilt is a skirt, it is not women's clothing!"

"No, next time Jing must wear real women's clothing!"

The golden retriever secretly made a vow in its heart.