Cao Feng had just finished speaking.
The other survivors around were talking in low voices, with expressions on their faces. Even Huang Haichao, who had just looked extremely unfriendly, was now lost in thought.
If it were just supplies, medicine, or weapons, perhaps the girl wouldn't have needed to trade with the other party. She'd never run out of supplies. She owned several mutant beasts. Even if the white cat needed meat every day during its infancy, she could probably get other mutants. She wouldn't have to worry about maintenance or daily survival.
Besides, there are so many mutant beasts here. Even if it is scarce medicines and supplies, as long as you have the ability, you can exchange them with the survival base. There is no need to sell cats at all.
But……
It’s different if there is a university professor teaching a little girl every day.
This child is so young, only about three or four years old now. Without parents or relatives here, and with no school or teachers in the shelter, it's impossible for this child to become completely illiterate in the future, right?
What if I grow up and know nothing, and get easily cheated?
Cao Feng's family is different. Cao Feng used to be a business owner, his wife is a university professor, and he also has Xiaoqing as a playmate. Many people think this is a very good deal.
Some people even began nodding as they spoke, offering their advice. "Ruanruan, Auntie thinks... Uncle Cao's idea is quite good. You already have four mutant beasts, and who knows, you might get a fifth and a sixth in the future. With so many mutant beasts around, your room wouldn't even be big enough... Why not sell this cat to Uncle Cao? Then he can teach you how to read and write and take care of you. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"
Xiaobai, who was being discussed by everyone, frowned slightly, shook his ears, jumped up, and jumped directly onto the dining table, staring at the little girl without blinking.
From a rational point of view, it is obviously the best choice for the child in front of him to sell it.
The opponent has three mutant beasts besides it. These three mutant beasts are tall and have extraordinary combat power.
Even in the entire Xingyue City, it is considered one of the best. In addition, it has also observed in the past two days that the child in front of it seems to have a natural affinity with animals. Not to mention a mere underage, injured, and powerless kitten, even an adult mutant beast with high combat power can be easily attracted to her.
Xiaobai has no doubt that this child will have the fifth, sixth, or even more mutant beasts in the future.
In this case, there is very little that an ordinary kitten can do. It is better to sell it directly and exchange it for the most suitable educational resources and daily necessities.
Although he was thinking about it, a wave of annoyance spread from his chest to his brain, making Chu Hang subconsciously recall the scene of being betrayed by his relatives and friends.
The claws scratched the wooden dining table uncontrollably, making a slight rustling sound.
Didn't those people sell him as a commodity to a cold underground laboratory?
The white cat's pair of red and blue mandarin duck eyes were cold and emotionless.
"Ruanruan, I think this is a good idea too...why don't you agree with Uncle Cao Feng's idea?"
"That's right, I think it's a good idea too. You're young and you should have someone to take care of you."
There were more and more exhortations around, and each sentence was like the Buddha's tight-fitting curse, which kept entering Xiaobai's ears, making its face more and more calm, without any fluctuation.
It thought, with so many people admonishing it, it should be sold, right?
"no!"
However, a voice suddenly sounded in Xiaobai's ears. The moist breath with warm temperature blew on the tip of Xiaobai's ears and into his heart, making him subconsciously look up at the little girl.
The little girl's voice was soft and milky. Even the down on her chubby little face was clearly visible. But this usually very cute little face was unusually serious at this moment. Xia Ruanruan raised her head and said firmly and decisively, "No!"
"Why not?"
Many people around were slightly stunned, their faces full of confusion: "Ruanruan, how can you, a little kid, not study? ... If your parents were still alive, they would definitely want to see you study hard and read more."
"If you're worried you'll never see Xiaobai again, don't worry... Xiaobai will become your brother Xiaoqing's cat. You'll still be able to see him and play with him every day. He'll just sleep in a different place at night."
Thinking Xia Ruanruan was worried that she would never see the little white cat again, Madam Cao took two steps forward and half-crouched, trying to level her eyes with the little girl. Her tone was gentle and sincere: "You don't have to worry that Auntie will treat you badly in the future. There are so many uncles, aunts, sisters and brothers here, all of whom are witnesses to this transaction. Auntie will definitely treat you like her own daughter... Your brother Xiaoqing will also treat the kitten well in the future... Xiaoqing, don't you agree?"
Mrs. Cao turned around and winked at her son, asking him to come over quickly and make a promise to this new sister.
"Well, don't worry, sister Ruanruan... My parents told me last night to take good care of you and the kitten. I swear, as long as I am here, I will not let other children bully you and the kitten!" The little boy nodded and promised in a childish voice, patting his chest.
Everyone's persuasion and the Cao family's assurances seemed to be telling the little girl in front of them that this deal was a win-win situation.
The warmth that gradually grew in my heart faded away with the voices of the people around me. The little white cat stood there motionless in the cold.
Chu Hang knew last night how deeply the child in front of him was attached to his parents and relatives. It was impossible for a child who cried for his father and mother even in his sleep to not be moved by his parents. He felt that this child would agree to everyone's request in no time.
After all, apart from the negative emotions in your chest.
Chu Hang couldn't even find a reason to refute everyone. Even from a rational point of view, he felt that this was the best choice.
The little girl sat on the chair without saying a word, her big grape-like eyes looking at everyone without blinking. Just when everyone thought she would agree.
Xia Ruanruan stretched out her two chubby little hands, hugged Xiaobai in front of the table, brought it into her arms, and said word by word: "I'm sorry, I don't agree to this transaction."
"Why? Don't you want to study?"
Now even Cao Feng was surprised. He thought that after persuading the child for so long and explaining the pros and cons clearly to her, she should know what to choose. However, he did not expect that the child still disagreed with the deal between the two parties.
"Uncle Cao, Aunt Cao, and Brother Xiaoqing..."
Xia Ruanruan hugged her cat tightly, nuzzled Xiaobai's cheek affectionately, and said solemnly, "Xiaobai is my friend, not a commodity! He is free and has his own ideas. He can follow whoever he wants. I have no right, and no right, to sell him! If Brother Xiaoqing really likes Xiaobai, I don't need any material things. I just need you to impress Xiaobai with your sincerity, and I will let Xiaobai go with you."
“!!!”
Everyone held their breath. Even the three members of the Cao family did not expect that the child in front of them, who was only three or four years old, would say such words.
Xiaobai stared at Xia Ruanruan in a daze, a complex mix of emotions swirling in his chest, like a sudden ray of light illuminating his previously dark heart. He had never expected that the child before him was completely different from what he had imagined, and even far better than he had imagined.
Warmer and kinder.
No wonder those mutant animals like her so much.
"Oh, so that's how it is..." Cao Feng shook his head and sighed in shame. Actually, he had his own selfish motives for this deal. Although he decided to take good care of the child, he also took into account the child's good relationship with the little white cat. Xiao Qing playing with the child would greatly increase the probability of the kitten recognizing its owner.
Now it seems that he was too narrow-minded and calculating, and ended up being a villain in vain.
"Ruanruan is right, it's all uncle's fault. Uncle apologizes to you. Uncle shouldn't treat Xiaobai as a commodity..." Cao Feng said sincerely.
"Uncle Cao, you shouldn't apologize to me. You should apologize to Xiaobai." Xia Runrun held the kitten and raised her hand forward, motioning Cao Feng to look at it.
"Yes, uncle should say sorry to Xiaobai..." Cao Feng was not a pretentious person. He brought his wife and son and apologized directly to the little white cat in front of Xia Ruanruan, saying that he shouldn't treat the kitten like this. He hoped that his son could play with Xia Ruanruan and Xiaobai in the future, and strive to impress the cat one day.
Chu Hang had a complicated look in his eyes as he looked at the few people who reflected on themselves and apologized to him.
"Alas... Speaking of which, it's a pity that I can't exchange the three boxes of canned fish that I specially found these two days..." Cao Feng smiled and scratched his head. It was a pity that he had specially inquired about the little girl a few days ago and knew that the child only ate fish and did not eat pork or beef.
"Uncle Cao can leave these three boxes of canned fish to Xiaoqing to nourish his body~" The little girl smiled, revealing two dimples, which was warm and sweet.
However, Egg Yolk, who had been eavesdropping with his ears perked up, suddenly felt a chill all over his body, and shock was written all over his face.
"Meow?!" (What?! Three boxes of canned fish?!)
"Meow meow meow~~Meow~" (Cats can! Cats can! Cats can exchange themselves for canned fish!)
Suddenly Xia Ruanruan heard the orange cat roaring: "????"
Good job!
How could such a big cat be exchanged for three boxes of canned fish?!
And this guy just said two days ago that he would take good care of her.
"Meow~" (Don't be afraid, Ruanruan! Cats are so weak and they don't fight. Wait until the cat finishes eating the canned food and then sneak back~)
Perhaps the expression on the little girl's face was too shocked. The big orange cat thought for a moment and meowed twice again.
Xia Ruanruan: “…………”
Xia Runrun lowered her head silently. She was too embarrassed to look at her cat anymore. This cat was not only a dramatic actor, but also very shameless.
He actually wants to give people hope, then eat and drink for free and then sneak back!
Fortunately, other people didn’t understand what she was saying, otherwise, wouldn’t this huge blame that fell from the sky be placed on her head?
The little girl made up her mind that she would keep Egg Yolk under control from now on and would never let the big orange cat go out and eat and drink for free. Otherwise, how could she have the face to live in this shelter?
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