"Keep the cat ears and tail. They're cute," Chen Shu told Peach.
"Don't get too tall. Not over a meter—eighty centimeters would be best. That's cute," Xiaoxiao told Peach too. "Even when you grow up, you'd better stay under one meter fifty-nine. That's cute."
"Big eyes."
"A round face."
"Use this as a reference."
Chen Shu found a picture and held it up to Peach.
Peach remained sprawled on the sofa, craning her neck toward his phone. Her eyes were wide and round, her expression utterly serious.
She knew nothing about Transformation. Luckily, Uncle Chen had found her a Rabbit Teacher to show her how, while he and Xiaoxiao taught her what would look cute. As far as Peach could tell, they all wanted what was best for her.
I have to study hard. I can't let them down.
The sooner I take human form, the sooner I'll have dignity.
"Once you've transformed, we'll register you on the Eastern Continent. Then you'll be a little Monster with official papers," Chen Shu said. "Your name will be Chen Peach."
"Woof?"
Peach lifted her head and stared at him.
"What is it?"
Chen Shu frowned slightly. "Something wrong? We're all surnamed Chen."
"Ying?"
"Yin? Who's surnamed Yin?"
"Ning~"
"Oh, not bad! You can even make that sound now! It's just a little off..." Chen Shu exclaimed, then explained, "You've got it wrong. On the surface, their names have Ning and Xiao in them, but those are actually nicknames, just like 'Peach'... Your surname isn't Peach either, right?"
"Meh?"
"Her name is actually Chen Xiao." Chen Shu pointed at Xiaoxiao, then toward the other side. "And that mute is surnamed Chen too."
"That's right, that's right." Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly. "Her name is Chen Mute."
"No. It's Chen Qing."
"Woof..."
Peach's eyes widened. Something