Chapter 297 Adoption
"I'm very sorry to have caused you so much trouble."
In the office, Li Muhan was expressing his apologies to Section Chief Zhang. Xia Yue, who was standing next to him, also quickly followed suit and lowered her head, but she was still holding the white kitten in her arms.
The kitten was so scared at this time that it dared not move anymore. It curled up in Xia Yue's arms and dared not move at all.
Section Chief Zhang sat at her desk. She looked at the two aliens in front of her, then sighed and said, "Forget it. You handled it pretty well. You didn't cause too much trouble."
Then she looked at Xia Yue and said, "Ms. Xia, I was the one who got you your ID card five years ago. Do you still remember me?"
Xia Yue raised her head slightly upon hearing this, looked at Section Chief Zhang, and then nodded: "Yes, I remember, at that time... in a small room."
Li Muhan was a little confused, and Section Chief Zhang quickly explained: "Back then, there was no government service center, and ID cards were processed at the household registration department of the police station. Five years ago, I had just joined the Special Management Bureau and was assigned to a grassroots unit..."
Section Chief Zhang originally wanted to say "spy" or "secret agent," but then he felt that was a bit inappropriate, so he changed his words and said, "expatriate."
After saying that, she took out the ID card that had been specially processed in the system and updated with the time and handed it to Xia Yue: "This is a new ID card. Remember to apply for a new one after five years."
Xia Yue held the cat in one hand and took the ID card with the other.
Li Muhan nudged Xia Yue gently with his elbow: "Why don't you say thank you quickly."
"......Thanks."
Section Chief Zhang smiled. Li Muhan had indeed handled the matter well today. If Xia Yue was really allowed to perform on her own, with so many people witnessing it, she might have conducted a small-scale memory erasure operation. Now that the New Year was approaching, many departments of the Special Management Bureau only had on-duty personnel left.
If we really call everyone back for a special operation, although it is our duty, it is still a bit unreasonable.
......
"After living with you for so long, I almost forgot that you lack common sense..."
After coming out of the government affairs center, Li Muhan walked in front, looking a little tired. What can I say about this girl? You say she is stupid, but she can still take a plane alone.
You say she is smart, but sometimes she does things that are very contrary to common sense and make Li Muhan scared.
Seeing that the girl behind him did not respond, Li Muhan turned his head and looked. He found that the girl was still holding the white cat in her arms, and he couldn't help but feel a little confused.
"Why are you still holding him? Find a place to put him. No, this cat is so naughty. I heard from Section Chief Zhang that he's a frequent visitor to the government affairs center. I think it's because he hasn't been neutered. Let's take him to the vet."
Xia Yue gave Li Muhan a blank look, then looked at the white cat in her arms. She gently raised her hand and stroked the white cat's head with her slender fingers.
"Can we keep it?"
Xia Yue stopped and said to Li Muhan who was walking in front of her while rubbing the cat.
"Probably not. Our landlord said we can't keep animals."
After hearing what Li Muhan said, Xia Yue was a little dissatisfied. She said angrily: "Why not... I, I promise to take good care of it..."
Li Muhan saw that the white cat's amber eyes were flashing with innocence and expectation, as if it was also looking forward to his answer.
"The landlord made it very clear when signing the contract that it did not want any animals in the house..."
He was also in a dilemma, especially after seeing the girl and the kitten reveal disappointment in their eyes almost simultaneously. He approached Xia Yue, gently ruffled the girl's hair, and then said in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, I'm already looking for a new apartment. We'll move after the New Year, and you can raise whatever pet you want then."
Xia Yue's eyes were filled with pity for the helpless kitten. She whispered, "But... it doesn't have its mother's protection. If we let it go now, it might not survive long."
There was a slight tremor in her voice, which surprised Li Muhan. He had never thought that Xia Yue, who was usually so indifferent to everything, would care so much about a little life. Moreover, the way she spoke was as if he had once been that poor kitten without the protection of his mother.
What is the relationship between Xia Yue, Xia Luer, and their mother? From the previous confrontation with Xia Luer, Li Muhan could guess that the mother should prefer Xia Luer more, and as for Xia Yue... forget it, it's better not to guess about other people's family affairs.
He Han was silent for a moment, trying to find a solution that would satisfy both parties: "Maybe we can find a place for it to settle down temporarily, and then we can bring the little guy back after we move into our new home."
His words were full of reason and care, hoping to ease Xia Yue's worries.
However, Xia Yue shook her head gently, lowered her eyes, and her voice was filled with helplessness. "I have no friends in this city, and no relatives to trust. I...my adoptive parents are dead, and their families don't want to see me."
There was a hint of melancholy in her tone, which made Li Muhan feel nervous.
"Then go find Luo Yang and try first."
Li Muhan decided to take the first step, even though he knew it might not be easy. Although Luo Yang was a native of Tianhai City, he lived with his parents and grandmother, and his family probably would not allow him to adopt a small animal, but he had to at least try.
He took Xia Yue's hand and they walked towards Luo Yang's home together.
The kitten seemed to feel safe in Xia Yue's arms. Its originally alert expression relaxed and it even snored softly, as if it had found a warm haven in its dream.
Luo Yang's home is in an ordinary community in Tianhai City. Because they have a kitten, they can't take the bus, so Li Muhan hailed a taxi. After much persuasion, the driver agreed to let them take the cat on the car after paying extra money. He also repeatedly reminded the cat not to urinate in the car.
After arriving at the community where Luo Yang lived, Li Muhan suddenly remembered that he seemed to have forgotten which building Luo Yang lived in. Just as he was standing at the gate of the community and was about to call Luo Yang, he suddenly heard a quarrel behind him.
"What do you mean? I told you I should have bought an extra carton of milk! Don't you have elderly people at home? Carrying an extra carton of milk would tire you to death!"
"Don't bother. My grandma doesn't like milk, and do you think I can hold anything else in my hands?"
Both voices were very familiar to Li Muhan. He turned around and saw Luo Yang walking towards the gate of the community with another girl, his hands full of things.
And that girl was none other than Chen Sihan, who had organized the class reunion before.
"Fuck, Mu Han!!"
Luo Yang also saw Li Muhan and Xia Yue. He walked quickly towards the entrance of the community and almost dropped the things in his hands.
Chen Sihan felt a little embarrassed after seeing Li Muhan and Xia Yue. After all, the class reunion she had organized had a rather tragic ending. Not only did it not improve the relationship between the classmates, but it also resulted in Luo Yang being injured and hospitalized, and Gu Ruoxi was almost...
All in all, it was very unsuccessful.
"Lao Luo, you two, what is this...?"
Li Muhan looked at Luo Yang, then at Chen Sihan who was walking behind him, and he could barely contain his smile. "No way, it's already come to meeting the parents? Bringing her home for the New Year?!"
Luo Yang's expression instantly became as colorful as a palette. He stammered and tried to explain, but the words kept turning around in his mouth and he couldn't find the right words.
"No...it's not what you think! I...I just...uh..."
Chen Sihan didn't care. She smiled frankly, her eyes gleaming with memories. "Well, actually, it's just as you think. When this guy was beaten half to death and injured in the hospital, I went to see him every day. But on the day he was discharged, he suddenly grabbed my hand and wouldn't let me go. He said, 'Oh, no one has ever been so nice to me and taken care of me so much.' He wanted me to date him. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, how corny!' I felt so sorry for him, so I agreed."
There was a hint of joking in her words, but they were also filled with concern for Luo Yang and a hint of sweetness.
"Who are you saying is pitiful? You agreed and kissed me right in front of the hospital, with so many people watching!"
Luo Yang retorted, with a hint of shyness and pride on his face.
"Oh, that's because you look so pitiful and I just can't bear it."
Chen Sihan chuckled, looking innocent.
Seeing this, Li Muhan quickly raised his hands in surrender, trying to calm down this sweet argument, "Come on, Luo Yang, you two are just showing off your affection here."
At this moment, Luo Yang also noticed Xia Yue beside Li Muhan, and he said to Li Muhan with a smirk on his face.
"You kid, you refused to admit that you and Xia Yue were dating. When I asked you, you said you were just roommates. What's the matter? You can't hold it back anymore? You brought it all to wish me a happy new year? Come on, Li Muhan, call me godfather and I'll give you a red envelope."
Li Muhan rolled his eyes at Luo Yang and said, "Get lost! I came to you to wish you a happy new year, and also... I have a favor to ask of you."
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