Da Zhuang

Although angry, the calico cat hesitated for a moment before continuing to chase mice.

When it returned, its mouth was full of mice. It made two trips, and after neatly arranging over a dozen mice on the patio.

Looking at the empty table.

It sighed, then went to catch more mice, its mouth full again.

It placed them on the ground, then squatted in the shadows, waiting for the delicious fruit.

It waited for a long time. In the sweltering heat, it only took one morning for the mice to start stinking.

The calico cat was now certain that the human really wasn't going to change its food anymore.

Angrily, it dug claw marks into the ground.

Finally, with a meow, it left in a huff.

"Hmph, if you don't want to eat it, fine. It's not like I can't catch mice."

However, in the following days, Jiang You strictly guarded everything, resolutely refusing to leave any food outside.

No matter what it was, as soon as she finished eating, she put the rest into the Space.

So, when she ate strawberries, the calico cat stood at the other end of the patio gnawing on a mouse.

When she drank fish soup, the calico cat was at the other end of the patio gnawing on a mouse.

When she ate grilled squid, the calico cat gnawed on a mouse.

Finally, one time, as she was holding a plate of strawberries and enjoying them heartily.

The calico cat, which had been gnawing on a mouse, could no longer suppress its ferocity. It dropped the mouse in its mouth, bared its claws and sharp fangs, and charged at Jiang You.

"Meow!!!"

In a flash, just as its claws were about to touch Jiang You, Jiang You produced a stick from somewhere and swung it at the cat.

After mutating, this calico cat's claws were sharp. If that swipe had truly made contact with Jiang You's skin.

It would have at least torn off a piece of flesh.

Therefore, Jiang You didn't hold back.

The calico cat yowled ferociously, its fur flying. Jiang You wielded the stick with great vigor.

"Trying to steal food again?!"

"If you want to be a bandit, you have to be prepared to get beaten."

The battle was as quick as it was fierce.

One minute later, the calico cat, with a head full of bumps, rapidly retreated to the other end of the patio, confronting Jiang You.

The calico cat bared its teeth: "Meow!!!"

Jiang You rolled up her sleeves: "Oh, still stubborn, huh? Come on again.

Want to steal my things? Let's see if you have the ability!"

From then on, whenever the calico cat saw Jiang You eating the fruit produced by the Space, it would ambush her, trying to steal things.

But each time, it was beaten with a head full of bumps.

After fighting Jiang You for seventy-seven and forty-nine rounds, the calico cat finally despaired, realizing it couldn't defeat this human.

Moreover, this human was ruthless and showed no pity for felines.

But the crucial point was, the fruit in her hand was something it couldn't resist.

That damned, alluring scent was truly intoxicating to a cat.

It stared intently as Jiang You put a cherry tomato into her mouth. The aroma that escaped when she bit into it was indeed devilishly sweet!

Jiang You was experienced in the matter of taming cats.

All that coaxing and emotional appeals were fake.

All fierce animals were proud at heart. Blindly trying to please them would only make them think you were their subordinate.

They would consider themselves masters.

Only by defeating them, making them recognize from the bottom of their hearts that you were stronger than them, would they truly obey.

After making them understand who was strong and who was weak, they would then submit to you.

The subsequent process was simple.

In short, there was only one core element—forceful petting!

If it wanted to run, grab it and pet it!

If it resisted, pin it down and pet it!

Pet it until it was annoyed, but couldn't resist. Over time, it would get used to it.

She had once tamed a Northeast Golden Gradient (commonly known as a Siberian Tiger) in this manner.

If that tiger hadn't had too many mouths to feed and been too much to handle, she would have wanted to take it with her.

The calico cat drooled, watching Jiang You barbecue squid and eat strawberries one by one.

It wanted to pounce and snatch some, but the memory of being beaten made it hesitate. It could only scratch the ground restlessly with its paws.

A hint of desperation showed on its defiant, ugly face.

"Meow!!!!"

I surrendered, why aren't you giving me food yet!!

I don't want cat treats or canned food, I want fish!

I want meat!!!

I want fruit!!

Give it to me now!!!

Jiang You looked at the bristling calico cat. "Cuihua, if you don't agree to take a bath, I'm not giving you any food. If you follow me as a subordinate, you have to listen. I don't raise pets, I only raise food. You want to eat my food and act like a pampered cat? Dream on!"

"Meow!!!"

I'm a male! I'll never be called Cuihua, even if I die!!!!

Jiang You, eating a skewer, stared blankly at the suddenly agitated calico cat, not understanding why it seemed even more furious.

It turned around, its tail held high, revealing two plump lychees beneath its hindquarters.

Seeing those two furry balls, Jiang You was taken aback. "So you're a male cat. Then your name shall be Da Zhuang."

"Meow!!!"

I don't have to be called Da Zhuang either!

After the squid was grilled.

"Da Zhuang, come eat grilled fish."

"Meow~"

Since moving, Jiang You felt her horizons had broadened considerably. Although the top floor was very hot, what floor wasn't hot in the summer? She exercised on the balcony every morning, took a half-hour nap at noon, went out to chop zombies in the afternoon, and went to bed precisely at ten at night. She enjoyed this regular routine, which made her feel very secure. The days were long and nights short; it didn't get dark until past eight in the evening, but it was already light around four in the morning.

The calico cat ultimately couldn't resist the combination of threats and rewards. It shamefully accepted the name Da Zhuang. With just a look from Jiang You, it knew it was time for a bath again. Da Zhuang was also very busy every day, busy catching mice. As a stray cat, its favorite staple was still mice. Especially after the apocalypse, the mice had grown more than twice their original size, with more meat and a chewier texture, which it found even more satisfying. Of course, the dried fish and fruits Jiang You grilled for it were the best, but it only got to eat those fruits when it behaved well. Da Zhuang didn't understand what humans liked, but it figured that creatures in this world generally had similar preferences. It decided to share some of its favorite food with its newly recognized boss. It spent an entire night catching the plumpest mouse in the neighborhood and, while Jiang You was sleeping, thoughtfully placed it by her pillow. The boss would surely be happy to see such a delicious meal as soon as she opened her eyes, right?

The next morning, Jiang You opened her eyes to find a pair of blood-red bean eyes staring back at her. It was a mouse that had already suffocated, plump and weighing at least two pounds. She took a deep breath, grabbed the gun by her pillow, and rushed out the door. "Da Zhuang, you get out here and die!!!!" Seeing that something was wrong, Da Zhuang, who had been waiting for dried fish, let out a "meow" and leaped from the edge of the balcony. It moved with agile bounds, disappearing from sight. Why was the boss so angry? Was it because the food wasn't fresh? Or because the color wasn't pleasing? It disappeared angrily into some unknown alley. Damn humans, so troublesome! Just like that old woman who used to tie it up and stop it from bothering the village dogs!

Thinking of the old woman who leaned on a crutch, one day she might suddenly lie quietly in a box, her wrinkled face no longer showing that warm smile.

Da Zhuang felt a bit down.

Never mind, human lives seem so fragile.

I should treat her better. What if she dies? Then I won't get to eat those delicious fruits anymore.

It doesn't matter if I don't like this mouse. I'll go catch some other prey!

In the evening, Jiang You was eating dinner.

Da Zhuang climbed back in from the balcony.

He had at least five or six mice in his mouth, their bare tails still wriggling and squeaking.

He threw the mice into a fish tank.

The fish tank was very large, over a meter tall. The water had long since dried up, leaving only a few fish bones.

The mice, after being thrown into the fish tank, scurried in panic, trying to escape.

Da Zhuang looked at Jiang You with great pride.

"Meow~"

Poor human, you choose!

You can have whichever one you want!

At this moment, several mice were agitated in the fish tank, trying to climb up. But their claws couldn't grip the smooth glass, so they all squeaked one by one.

Jiang You looked at the mice and silently drew her gun again.

I was wrong. It's so much better to be alone. Why did I have to get a cat!!

"Meow!!!!"

As if sensing the murderous intent, Da Zhuang leaped quickly and disappeared from sight again.

Everyone in this city was fleeing, with sword light and shadows everywhere.

But Jiang You's life seemed to be completely separate from that of the other survivors.

When she had free time, she even planted some catnip on the balcony for that silly cat, Da Zhuang.

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