Even after they went downstairs, Jiang Yu still did not look very happy.
"I was just talking nonsense... You know I'm not usually like that!"
As Zheng Qing hurriedly fastened the cufflinks on his newly changed formal robe, he kept pace beside the witch, leaned close to her ear, and explained in a low, rapid voice.
"Stay away from me!"
The witch pushed him away a little, embarrassed and annoyed.
Zheng Qing watched her expression carefully.
Her face still looked somewhat sour.
He thought she was angry about his earlier little move. After hesitating for a few seconds, he cleared his throat softly.
"After turning into a cat, a lot of my actions are beyond my control... That movement..." He raised a hand, curled it like a cat's paw, and made a pushing gesture, explaining stubbornly, "It's a cat's instinct. I did it without realizing..."
"Shut up!"
The witch looked around in a panic, her cheeks flushed red. She seemed even angrier. She glared fiercely at him, stopped walking, and suddenly frowned. "Did you turn into a cat at Qingqiu Mansion too?"
Of course!
Before the first word could leave his mouth, Zheng Qing immediately understood the deeper meaning behind her question. He bit his tongue hard and swallowed those words back down.
"No, never!" He put on a solemn expression and declared righteously, "I only occasionally go to Qingqiu Mansion to see Poseidon... I only turn into a cat when I'm with you!"
The witch's expression eased slightly. She gave a soft snort and started walking again, though this time she slowed her pace so the wizard could easily keep up beside her.
Just before reaching the first floor.
Jiang Yu pulled a heavy dark-red cloak from her handbag and tossed it to Zheng Qing.
"Put it on quickly.