Chapter 34: The Cat Came to Collect Protection…… I Mean, to Eat

“Even though you have to feed a cat, you can’t feed it too much, otherwise it won’t catch mice. That’s what they always say in my hometown.”

“Meow~ （ I’m the most skilled cat on this street, the one who catches the most mice. You’re not giving me the rest of the food and instead saving it for other cats? Isn’t that a waste? ）” Li Li, gnawing on a duck neck, was speechless. This owner wouldn’t feed him, the most capable cat, but instead wanted to feed other cats who couldn’t catch mice. It was simply unreasonable.

Only when he was well-fed could this area be free of mice, right?

Why didn’t the owner understand this logic? If those useless fellows were fed, they would be even less likely to catch mice. It was better to give it all to him.

At least when he was wandering around at night, he would casually swat some rodents to death, wouldn’t he?

Thinking of this, Li Li continued to the next store, disappointedly chewing on his duck neck.

“This greedy little cat ran off to the next store when I didn’t give him any.” The owner, watching this scene, couldn’t help but laugh. It was the first time he had seen such a pragmatic cat.

“That’s just how he is. I’ll go check on him, Boss.” The Guidance Director said with a smile.

“Okay, take your time.” The owner said helplessly, watching as the Director followed Li Li to the entrance of a milk tea shop.

“Meow~ （ Boss, I’m here to collect protection…… No, I’m here to eat, Boss. ）”

Li Li, putting down the duck neck, quickly corrected himself mid-sentence. Although he did indeed have this area under his protection, he was a civilized cat.

“Meow meow, you’re here again? Why are you carrying a duck neck this time?” The Lady Boss, who was working, couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh when she saw him. As she walked out from behind the counter, she saw the Guidance Director’s face at the entrance of the shop. She froze.

A somewhat distant memory suddenly surfaced. Her face turned pale.

“Are you alright?” The Guidance Director asked, seeing this scene. Were young people these days so frail? Just walking a few steps and she looked like this. Could it be that she had some hidden illness?

“I’m fine, I’m fine. What can I get for you?” The Lady Boss replied with a smile, feeling relieved. It seemed the Director hadn’t recognized her.

That was good. The pressure she felt lessened considerably.

Just a moment ago, she almost instinctively wanted to run away.

The weight of the four words “Guidance Director” was simply too heavy, so heavy that she was still afraid even after graduating for so long.

“If possible, I’d like a jasmine green tea, please.” The Guidance Director said, after scanning the menu.

“Okay. Please wait a moment.” The Lady Boss replied, turning around to prepare the tea. She wanted to send the Director away as soon as possible.

But at this moment, the weight on her leg suddenly increased, making it difficult for her to move.

Looking down, she saw the chubby tabby cat clinging to her leg, looking up at her pitifully with his round head.

At this moment, it felt like the whole world was wrong. Otherwise, why would such a cute cat be crying?

“Meow~ （ Dear big sister, are you really not going to feed this poor cat first? Can you bear to watch me starve here? ）” Li Li cried out in a deep voice, his eyes filled with tears.

The Lady Boss felt a bolt of lightning strike her brain. She stroked Li Li’s head and said, “Meow meow, don’t cry. I’ll get you something to eat right away, okay? Please don’t cry. If you cry, I’ll panic.”

She never imagined that a cat could make someone feel such pity.

Thinking of the tabby cat crying in front of her, she felt like her heart was breaking into pieces.

“Meow~ （ Okay, okay. Big sister, you give me food, I won’t cry. ）” Hearing this, Li Li immediately stopped crying and released his paws from her leg.

If he held on too tight, it would be inconvenient for her to get him food.

“This fat cat is really an expert at getting food. It seems that worrying about him not doing well is completely unnecessary.” The Guidance Director sighed inwardly, seeing this scene.

Good heavens, this fat cat had figured out how to manipulate people’s hearts.

“Please wait a moment, guest. Meow meow is really hungry. If I don’t take care of him, he might start crying.” The Lady Boss said, feeling a little panicked. At this moment, nothing was more important than the cute meow meow crying.

“It’s okay, I can wait a little while.” The Guidance Director said.

“Okay, thank you.” The Lady Boss breathed a sigh of relief. Then she started cooking chicken breast and toasting bread.

“Meow~ （ Watching the process of making delicious food is the most pleasing thing to the eye. ）” Li Li leaned against the counter, drooling, quietly waiting for the food to be ready.

“Meow~ （ Your shop is lucky today, chosen by Master Cat. Hurry up and serve up all the delicious food. ）” At this moment, a raspy meow came from the door.

Then a long-haired orange cat, no smaller than Li Li, appeared at the entrance.

“Meow~ （ Orange, you’re not here to steal my food, are you? I’m going to beat you up if you are. First come, first served. I was here first. ）” Li Li turned his head and said, hearing the voice.

Why was this guy begging for food here today? And he even bumped into him.

Although they were all the same kind now, he was here first. If the other cat wanted to cut in line, he wouldn’t be polite.

“Meow~ （ Who cares who came first or last? Aren’t you the cat hanging around at the school? Then the school grounds belong to you, and the territory outside the school belongs to Master Cat. ）” The orange cat looked at Li Li and said, his gaze quickly attracted by the aroma coming from the kitchen.

Although the other cat was strong, he wasn’t a pushover, right?

“Meow~ （ So you’re saying you want to fight, huh? ）” Li Li’s voice turned cold, his back arching. His ears flattened, and his face instantly became a round ball.

Originally, their chances of winning were 60/40, but now that he had become a mutant cat, it was a different story.

Today, he was going to teach the orange cat a lesson, to let him know that wherever he was, the orange cat should see him and scram.

“Meow~ （ Who’s afraid of who? I’ve wanted to have a real fight with you for a long time. Let’s see who the boss is around here? ）” The orange cat said stubbornly, also arching his back and flattening his ears, revealing two teeth.

He looked like a big yellow cobra.

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