After a few seconds of standoff between the man and the cat, Xie Chen finally sighed.
"Okay, I'll hug you."
He crouched down and picked up the kitten that was being stubborn and refusing to walk.
The first thing Bai Li did upon returning to his room was to be carried to the bathroom by Xie Chen to give him a bath.
"Meow!"
Sir, I would like to use the large bathtub.
When Bai Li saw Xie Chen take out his special bath tub, she quickly raised her paws and made a request.
He was too small, so Xie Chen never dared to put him in the bathtub and only used a basin to bathe him.
"Lili, are you sure you want to use the bathtub?"
Xie Chen raised an eyebrow, not immediately refusing his request.
"We need it."
Bai Li was already quite used to using the small basin every day, so he felt confident he could conquer the bathtub.
Xie Chen's gaze fell on him. After a moment of contemplation, he actually went and filled the bathtub with water.
The bathtub was spacious enough for Xie Chen to lie down in, let alone Bai Li.
As she was carried to the edge of the bathtub, Bai Li excitedly told Xie Chen, "Sir, later? I can let you watch the cat dive into the water."
Today, Xie Chen let him play on the tablet. While watching videos, Bai Li came across a diving video and thought it was super cool.
That's why, upon seeing the bathtub, he decided to choose it.
soon.
The bathtub was filled with water. Bai Li looked up at Xie Chen, then looked down at the water.
He took a deep breath, his gaze determined to show his husband a super cool cat diving.
Xie Chen was close to him, and although he didn't show it on his face, he was actually ready to scoop up the cat.
"Meow!"
In Bai Li's serious meow-like teaser, a snow-white kitten suddenly jumped into the water with a splash.
The scene was like being fried fish.
"Meow, meow!!!"
Once in the water, the landlubber, who couldn't swim, began to struggle wildly for less than three seconds.
Sir, help me!!!
Xie Chen heard the terrified meow's cries for help in the water, wiped the water splashed on his face, and bent down to scoop the cat up.
The cat that was pulled out of the water had its fur soaked, and its paws were sticking out sharp hooks in fright.
Xie Chen was covered in water. He let the kitten, which had failed to dive, cling to his chest, feeling both amused and helpless.
"Will we still need the bathtub in the future?"
Bai Li, still shaken, grabbed Xie Chen's clothes and coughed up a few mouthfuls of water.
Xie Chen: "..."
Xie Chen looked at his clothes and realized they were no longer wearable.
"Be good."
He took the kitten off the plate and put it back in the basin, saying, "I'll change my clothes."
Bai Li clung to one of his fingers, refusing to let go no matter what.
Xie Chen had no choice but to put the still frightened kitten back on his body and go to the bedroom to change into a bathrobe.
It took Bai Li quite a while to finally recover.
He sat back down in the basin, dejected, and this time he dared not make any more demands.
Xie Chen carefully washed the kitten's fur and then dried it with a warm air dryer. The dried kitten's fur was fluffy and soft, and its round face had beautiful eyes that looked like glass.
Because of its small size, its four short legs are understandably small as well.
Xie Shen admired the little kitten under the hairdryer for a moment before putting the listless kitten on the bed and letting it watch the tablet. He then took a shower in the bathroom before coming out.
Night was falling.
When Bai Li was sleeping on Xie Chen's chest, he always felt like there was something he wanted to tell his master, but he couldn't remember what it was.
"Meow."
Bai Li meowed sleepily and kicked its paws against Xie Chen's warm chest.
Xie Chen, half-asleep, noticed his movements and assumed it was a cramp in his claw.
"Get some sleep, I'll buy you calcium supplements tomorrow."
This kitten is so small, it probably needs more nutrition, which he neglected.
That night, Bai Li tried not to slap the black mist, but when he lay on Xie Chen's chest, the black mist seemed to dare not come over to bother him.
Bai Li, who didn't have to work overtime filming the Black Mist, had a really good sleep.
The next day?
It was a little past five or six o'clock when Bai Li, who had slept well, woke up before Xie Chen.
The curtains were not drawn, and the room was dimly lit.
Bai Li is a cat, so he can see clearly even at night. Therefore, no matter how dark the room is, it doesn't affect him.
"gentlemen."
After Bai Li finished her hysterical outburst, she slowly sat up from Xie Chen's chest and subconsciously let out a cry.
Xie Chen had his eyes closed, and his handsome face made Bai Li stare in a daze for a few seconds even in the early morning.
Before he woke up, the lewd cat cautiously stretched out its paw again and touched Xie Chen's handsome face.
After touching him, he shook his head, jumped off Xie Chen, and prepared to wash his face.
The bathroom faucet was easy to turn on; Bai Li knew how to use it to wash her face.
He was washing his face when Xie Chen on the bed finally woke up.
“Lili”.
"Meow!"
In the bathroom.
Xie Chen pressed his temples, and the moment he opened his eyes, his brows were furrowed.
He didn't have insomnia last night, but he had a not-so-good dream.
In his dream, it was his childhood.
He seems to have made a child cry, and no matter how he tries to soothe him, he can't calm him down...
While Xie Chen was still sitting on the bed pondering something, Bai Li had already tidied herself up and walked out of the bathroom.
"Meow?"
Sir, what's wrong?
Bai Li tilted her head, looking at her husband who was unusually lost in thought, and felt a little curious.
Xie Chen was originally trying to recall his childhood. Something happened when he was a child, and he lost a piece of his memory. He had a feeling that the memory was very important, but he just couldn't remember it.
"I'm fine."
Xie Chen threw back the covers, slipped on his slippers, and went to the wardrobe to find clothes.
While he was changing his clothes, Bai Li sat on the floor, staring at him with her beautiful amber eyes without blinking.
Xie Chen didn't seem to mind the kitten; after all, he took off all his clothes in front of the kitten when he changed.
Bai Li glanced at Xie Chen's abs and said enviously to Miao Miao, "He has eight."
He probably will never be able to have this chubby little cat.
Xie Chen noticed the kitten's gaze sweeping over him and couldn't resist ruffling its head.
"Why do you like looking at me so much?"
"Sir, you are handsome."
Bai Li praised him sincerely.
Xie Chen had been praised for his appearance by many people, but only the praise from this little kitten in front of him was simple, straightforward, and made him feel very pleased.
After staying in the bedroom for a while, Bai Li sat on Xie Chen's arm and came out to eat breakfast.
"Sir, is it expensive to make me cat food?"
At the dinner table, Bai Li asked Xie Chen a question without warning.
Xie Chen was prepared, so he answered calmly: "It's not expensive. We always have more food at home than we can use, and it just goes bad if we leave it here. With you here, I can make cat food for you so that the food won't go to waste."
Upon hearing this, Bai Li immediately felt relieved and continued eating.
He's not just eating for free now; once he gets paid, he'll treat the teacher to a meal too!
The wind wasn't as strong during the day as it was yesterday, and Bai Li, who hadn't gone to work for a day, naturally didn't want to miss it again today.
Xie Chen brought him some snacks, then personally picked up Meimei, and took the two cats to the seafood restaurant.
"Lili, Brother Xie, good morning."
When the seafood restaurant owner saw Xie Chen personally escorting Bai Li over, he hurriedly greeted her at the door.
Xie Chen carried Bai Li, while Mei Mei followed behind him.
"Good morning."
Xie Chen was always very polite to Bai Li's boss.
The boss quickly accepted nearby orders for Bai Li, tied the fish on the order to Bai Li, and watched him go to make the orders.
Bai Li went to run errands, but Xie Chen hadn't left yet.
The seafood restaurant owner kindly brought Xie Chen a chair and, being quite astute, guessed Xie Chen's purpose.
“Li Zheng was going to come and apologize to me yesterday. He said that his son did not hurt Lili on purpose, and that his son was young and did not know any better.”
"And his new wife, she's also saying nice things about me."
"Brother Xie, look at you..."
Xie Chen's face was expressionless as he asked in a low voice, "Does Lili really like Li Zheng's eldest son?"
"right."
The boss nodded: "Li Zheng's eldest son is named Yangyang. I heard that he's the one protecting Lili."
The boss told Xie Chen all the information he hadn't asked about, including gossip about Li Zheng's relationships with his first wife, his eldest son, and his new wife.
After hearing this, Xie Chen looked up at his boss and said, "I have something I'd like you to ask Yangyang about."
"Okay, just let me know if there's anything you need."
What Xie Chen and the boss discussed is unknown to outsiders.
All anyone saw about the Li family was that, whether it was bad luck or something else, they suddenly lost power, and the actress divorced Li Zheng and their son before he went bankrupt and was liquidated.
After his divorce, Li Zheng became embroiled in his ex-wife's case.
According to the police investigation, Li Zheng's first wife did not die in an accident. Instead, she had a large insurance policy with Li Zheng as the beneficiary.
After several days of chaos, Li Yang was taken away by his maternal grandmother, and his mother's huge inheritance will be passed on to him when he comes of age.
That grandmother loved Li Yang very much, but she was deeply affected by the death of her daughter years ago, and her mental state became somewhat erratic. Now that she knows the truth, the old woman has actually recovered from the shock and tearfully took her grandson away.
My maternal grandmother's family is well-off. Li Yang is there, so he won't suffer any more grievances.
After witnessing the fate of the Li family, the seafood shop owner looked down at the kitten carrying fish on its back, his feelings a jumble of emotions.
"Lili," he called out.
Bai Li tilted her head back and looked at the boss: "What's wrong?"
"Um, so what do you think? Am I good to you?" the boss asked tentatively.
Bai Li blinked and honestly replied, "Okay."
He really liked this boss; he was given easy jobs every day, his salary was increased, and his boss didn't take any tips.
In short, he's a conscientious boss!
The boss squatted down, wanting to pet the kitten's head, but then remembered that the kitten's head was his brother Xie's territory, so he withdrew his hand as if afraid of dying.
"Lili, I'll give you an extra 500 yuan in salary at the end of this month."
The shopkeeper swallowed hard, reminding Bai Li, "If you're ever unhappy, remember to tell me right away. Like, it's getting cold, and the Li family is ruined..."
The Liu family certainly doesn't want to see their fortunes decline again.
Bai Li was completely confused.
After his boss's various roundabout hints, he finally belatedly realized what was going on—
The boss seemed afraid that he would complain to Xie Chen.
Bai Li, confused and puzzled, thought the man was a very nice person.
If someone bullies him, and he complains, the man will only stand up for him and won't do anything else.
In Bai Li's eyes, her husband is wonderful.
But to outsiders, the name Xie Chen has never been associated with a good person.
"Meow meow".
Boss, I won't complain.
Bai Li didn't want to frighten his boss, so despite his confusion, he still reassured him considerately.
The boss breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Bai Li's words.
"This month is almost over, and we'll have two days off every week."
The boss finished tidying up the fish Bai Li was carrying, and a smile returned to his face: "By the way, Li Li, you don't need to come to work on Saturday and Sunday. Also, I'll pay you in three days."
"You've generated a lot of revenue for me this month."
Mentioning this made the boss even happier: "I agreed to your suggestion to bring other cats to work, but they need to do an internship before they start working."
"Their salaries will also be determined based on their performance. They might not be as high as yours, but they won't be low either."
"Thank you, boss!"
Bai Li's eyes sparkled as she looked gratefully at the boss who was working for the cats: "I will make sure the cats have a good internship."
With jobs, the cats can earn money and rent houses and buy cat food in the winter, instead of freezing outside!
Bai Li was so happy about this good news that she was practically floating on air when she left work.
Author's Note: In Lili's eyes: Mr. is super nice!
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