Chapter 4 The cat was taken away by the lady.
Chapter 4
Jin Ran is very carefree; as those who know her would say, she could sleep on the sky even if it fell down.
So even after experiencing something as bizarre as transmigrating into a book, she was only briefly shocked before quickly identifying her goals and working hard towards them.
In another aspect, this manifests as good sleep quality; I never suffer from insomnia, and I fall asleep within three seconds of lying down in bed.
In contrast, Jiang Xuli did not have such a good temperament when she was young.
As far back as he could remember, his father was an autocratic tyrant who would never allow any weak creatures to appear in his sight, so Jiang Xuli never kept any pets.
At that moment, the two-month-old kitten was wriggling around inside his school uniform, making him feel a little lost. He hesitated for a while before frowning and patting it, but the effect was not good, and the kitten even meowed.
He heard the sound of a door closing downstairs, and Jiang Xuli stopped abruptly. After a while, when he heard no further noise, he bent down and put the cat in the makeshift cardboard box.
Then I made a phone call to the culprit.
Chen Xunliang answered immediately: "Brother Li, are you home?"
During the day, the two followed the clues and found the cat catcher, only to discover that he was a cat meat dealer. They called the police and rescued more than 20 cats, most of which were adult cats capable of surviving in the wild. Only one two-month-old calico cat was so hungry that it was skin and bones and walked unsteadily, as if it would not live much longer.
Because he felt so sorry for his mother, Chen Xunliang had the idea of getting a cat, but unfortunately, his mother was allergic to cat fur, so he had to ask his good friend for help.
Jiang Xuli hummed in agreement and turned the camera to show the other person.
At midnight, Jiang Xuli went downstairs again. Fortunately, he didn't run into Jin Ran this time. He hurriedly made goat milk powder into goat milk and watched the kitten, who had eaten and drunk its fill, crawl into the cardboard box. Only then did his shoulders, which had been tense all night, relax.
The next day he got up very early, intending to ask the housekeeper for help, but to his surprise, the housekeeper came over on his own initiative.
"Don't worry, young master. I'll have someone buy some pet supplies later. A cat this big can eat some cat food."
Butler Cheng took it skillfully, scratched the cat's chin with his fingers, and didn't ask any further questions.
Jiang Xuli swallowed back the explanation she had prepared and nodded expressionlessly.
There was nothing he could do; as a high school student, he still had to go to school. Just before leaving, he glanced at the second floor as if by chance, but the stairwell was empty, without a single person in sight.
Jin Ran slept soundly and woke up after ten o'clock. She drew back the curtains and saw that the sun was shining brightly outside.
She was unusually lazy and lay in bed for a while, browsing the news and playing some games. Her white silk nightgown was pulled up at the ankle, revealing a section of her fair and slender waist.
Until volunteer teacher Wang messaged her: "Ms. Jin, your referral has been approved!"
Jin Ran suddenly jumped out of bed.
She hadn't expected Teacher Wang to act so quickly. Schools have their own rules, and they conduct even stricter reviews of internally recommended candidates. She herself was a mathematics major at A Normal University, obtained her teaching certificate during her studies, and had excellent grades. Her only disadvantage was a three-year gap in her employment after graduation.
Jin Ran guessed that her "wealthy family background" was probably a plus for getting the referral, and she was overjoyed. She quickly asked, "When is the interview?"
Teacher Wang: [The day after tomorrow morning, there will be a face-to-face meeting with the principal. Oh, and there's also a trial lesson, lasting forty-five minutes.]
Worried that Jin Ran might be nervous, Teacher Wang thoughtfully added, "Don't worry, it's very simple. Only two department heads and the head of the math group will be observing."
Jin Ran: "..."
I got even more nervous listening to that.
This nervousness wasn't due to a lack of confidence in my abilities, but rather a sense of awe and trepidation towards the unknown. I've been a teacher trainee for two lifetimes, and during my time at university, my roommate even dragged me into volunteer teaching. But speaking in front of a big shot during an interview was a first for me.
However, she quickly adjusted her mood. There's a first time for everything, and how would she know if it would be good or bad if she didn't try? Besides, there were still two days until the interview, so she prepared in advance. Maybe she could amaze everyone on the day.
Jin Ran successfully convinced herself, made an appointment to treat Teacher Wang to dinner next time, and then decisively got out of bed.
The bedroom was next to a walk-in closet, which she had visited on her first day after transmigrating. As the saying goes, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; before her downfall, the original owner of this body was a young lady from a wealthy family, and her clothes and bags alone took up half the space, making the suits on the other side seem pitifully few.
While reminiscing, Jin Ran picked out a more casual dress. During this time, she also saw the custom-made clothes that the housekeeper had mentioned, placed in a beautifully packaged gift box.
She opened it casually.
Jin Ran, who had initially thought it was a haute couture gown, suddenly broke into a fit of coughing when she saw the thin fabric underneath.
Her face turned bright red. She looked at herself in disbelief, then looked again, and realized she wasn't seeing things!
The original owner actually had custom-made underwear!
It's still incredibly cool and uses very little fabric in this sexy lingerie!
Even though Jin Ran was a woman of great experience, she was like a machine stuck at this moment, not knowing how to react. Just then, someone outside asked, "Madam, the kitchen has prepared the meal. Would you like to eat now?"
Jin Ran was startled and, in a moment of panic, quickly stuffed the underwear into the closet.
When she went out, the maid had already brought the prepared breakfast to the table.
It was brunch, to be precise, but the chefs in the kitchen didn't find it troublesome at all. They were even happy to receive praise from the wife.
Jin Ran was also happy, and as she looked at the various Cantonese dishes, the heat on her face gradually subsided.
Putting everything else aside, the chef hired by the Jiang family was truly skilled. There were beef rice noodle rolls, fish congee, shrimp dumplings wrapped in translucent wheat flour, and char siu buns with a sweet and savory flavor. Before I knew it, I was stuffed again.
After the meal, she touched her slightly swollen belly and sighed deeply.
If you keep eating like this without any restraint, the numbers on the scale will skyrocket in just a few days.
It seems I need to make time to incorporate exercise into my daily routine.
Let's leave it for today.
Jin Ran, without a hint of guilt, ate another dessert. How could she lose weight if she didn't eat her fill? Besides, mental work burns calories, and she needed to prepare for her interview in three days!
Without further ado, Jin Ran replenished her nutrition and went to the study on the second floor.
This is probably Jiang Mingxu's territory. It is mainly decorated in white and gray tones, with casual and simple furnishings. There is a spacious and soft leather sofa on the left, and three rows of bookshelves in front and behind are filled with various professional books, mostly in foreign languages. The overall atmosphere is lazy and enjoyable.
Jin Ran thought of her husband, whom she had never met.
The other person started school late, but still got into the best university in W city; they are definitely not an ordinary person.
Of course, I'm not bad myself.
She got into a prestigious 985 university with the third-highest score in the entire school and has consistently ranked first on her alma mater's star list. Jin Ran calmly withdrew her gaze and turned on her computer to look up information.
In the information age, there are many relevant videos on the Internet, but their quality varies greatly. Some explanations are vague and illogical, while others miss key points and are worthless. She spent a lot of time filtering and selecting, and spent three hours writing a lesson plan that suited her.
Next is the mock teaching session.
This is the most important point. Jin Ran looked down at the printed A4 paper, and the first thing that came to mind was the image of the housekeeper and the others.
Imagine the butler, the chef, even the gardener sitting in the classroom, staring at her with serious expressions as she lectures...
She quickly shook her head, thinking, "Never mind, I'll think of another way."
But solutions aren't so easy to come up with.
The original owner didn't have many friends on her contact list, and she really couldn't find a suitable candidate for the time being.
She hesitated for a while, then sighed and prepared to go downstairs to get a glass of water. In the distance, she saw the housekeeper carrying a clean cat coming in from outside.
The kitten, about the size of a palm, is adorable and well-behaved. It doesn't get angry when people pet it, and its tail is held high, making it appear exceptionally docile.
They are much more obedient than students in their rebellious phase.
Jin Ran's eyes flashed, and she suddenly thought of a good idea!
Because she was thinking about her cat at home, Jiang Xuli went home with Chen Xunliang, who was eager to see the cat, as soon as school was over.
On the way, Chen Xunliang chattered incessantly, his topic ranging from school gossip to the calico cat. Jiang Xuli's ears ached from the noise, and her steps unconsciously quickened compared to usual. Finally arriving at the villa, the two searched everywhere but couldn't find the calico cat.
Where's the cat?
Jiang Xuli walked to the door and asked a passing maid.
The maid was slacking off when the young master caught her red-handed, and she was so frightened that her heart almost stopped: "I...I was taken away by Madam."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xunliang immediately exclaimed with concern, "Your stepmother took it away? My God, could she be deliberately abusing the cat while you're not home?!"
It's no wonder he had such a suspicion; after all, Li Ge's stepmother had done many similar things, and Chen Xunliang was very worried that his soft, fluffy calico cat would meet with misfortune.
Jiang Xuli didn't speak, but her expression clearly darkened.
Clearly, they had considered this possibility as well.
Without hesitation, he turned and strode toward the study on the second floor. Seeing this, Chen Xunliang, worried that the fraternity would clash with his stepmother, quickly followed.
As soon as they reached the door, they heard intermittent meows coming from inside. To the two teenagers, the sound was undoubtedly evidence of Jin Ran abusing the cat. Jiang Xuli's face darkened, and without thinking, he kicked the door open.
In the study, Jin Ran was giving a passionate lecture to the cat.
"This student has raised their hand. You can answer the question now."
"This student is eager to try; you'll answer the question later."
"Okay, you all answered incorrectly. Let me explain."
With a smile on her face and a slight forward lean, her elegant and graceful movements made it seem as if there were truly a group of students listening attentively to her lecture.
Needless to say, the mock teaching session went very well. From stumbling at the beginning to speaking fluently now, she can basically teach without notes. If she can maintain this, Jin Ran is confident that she will stand out in the interview three days later.
Thinking this, she picked up a small dried fish, intending to reward the great hero, the calico cat...
"Bang--"
A loud crash suddenly came from behind, and as they approached, Jiang Xuli and Chen Xunliang burst in from outside: "Brother Li, she must be..."
The words abruptly stopped, and the two stared blankly at the scene before them.
Contrary to expectations, the evening sunlight streamed through the window into the quiet room. A woman standing in front of the sofa held a dried fish and gently offered it to the cat lying there.
The calico cat squinted its eyes greedily, its tail swaying gently as it swept across the pages of the math textbook with a rustling sound.
What a beautiful picture of tranquility and peace.
Jiang Xuli and Chen Xunliang couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.
Um, could it be psychological abuse?
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