"Though it was in really dangerous condition when it was brought in."
The girl recalled how the doctor had sounded when telling her about it. "But that little cat had a very strong will to live."
"The surgery was a success."
"It's out of danger now."
"But it'll need a long time to recover fully."
"Little Black is okay. Little Black is okay..."
The boy murmured.
Now that he'd confirmed the news, the boy was a little dazed.
It seemed he hadn't quite taken it in yet.
But tears were already pattering onto the ground.
Xiao Xiao handed the boy a few tissues.
"Do you know where the cat is now?"
Meng Jixi continued asking.
"After the kitten's surgery was successful, it stayed at the hospital for a few days. Then the boy who'd brought it in took it away."
The girl's answer disappointed the boy a little.
Little Black wasn't here.
"I have his contact information. Do you want it?"
Before Meng Jixi could say anything, the girl winked at the child. "If you find him, you should be able to find the kitten."
"So don't cry, little one."
"The kitten will be back by your side very soon."
The boy's face turned bright red.
He forgot about the tissues in his hand and hurriedly wiped his eyes with his hands.
"...Okay."
The boy's eyes were red, and his face had reddened in a few places from how roughly he'd wiped it. But the corners of his mouth were stretched into a wide grin.
"Thank you."
Meng Jixi noted down the other person's phone number.
"You're welcome."
The girl's eyes curved into a smile. "Little one, make sure to keep a closer eye on your kitten next time, okay?"
"Okay!"
The boy nodded earnestly and answered loudly.