Young Master, I Know I Was Wrong

For those three days, someone was tormented inside and having a miserable time, while our Ruanruan was doing quite well.

Though she had gotten a fright at first.

Why? Everything had been perfectly fine to begin with. She had spent the afternoon keeping the young master company while he worked in his study, playing by herself as he dealt with work at his computer. That evening, the young master had personally drunk her milk, and she had eaten some kitten food herself. She had thought she could play for a while and then go to sleep.

The young master had indeed taken her back to the cat room, but when he handed her to the maid, he said something.

"Let her play in the cat room for a while. Clean her up and bring her to the bedroom at nine thirty."

"All right," the maid replied.

Though Ruanruan didn't know why she had to be taken to the bedroom at nine thirty, it didn't stop her from playing in the cat room. She could still watch TV, and as she randomly slapped at the controls with her paws, she landed on a variety show. She watched it with such glee that she rocked from side to side with laughter. Of course, she made no sound, only opening her mouth in delight, but she was so funny that even the maid tidying up the toys nearby couldn't help laughing. "Does this cat really understand what she's watching? She's laughing so happily," the maid muttered. It was quite a sight.

At nine thirty, the maid wiped her all over. By the time she was clean, she had forgotten all about going to the young master's bedroom and thought it was time for bed. She yawned and had just closed her eyes, waiting for the maid to put her in her cat bed, when the maid suddenly turned and carried her out, taking her straight to the young master's bedroom.

Meow?

Only then did she remember that the young master had ordered her brought to the bedroom at nine thirty.

What am I going to the bedroom for?

As Ruanruan wondered, the maid carried her inside. Lu Linyuan seemed to have recently finished bathing and was wearing a bathrobe, drying his hair with a towel.

When he saw the maid come in carrying the cat, he said casually, "Put her in the cat bed over there." After saying that, he seemed to remember something. He paused, then said, "Never mind. Put her on my bed."

Hadn't the professional said that cats might suffer stress and needed company from morning to night?

If he put her in the cat bed, did that count as keeping her company?

At that thought, Lu Linyuan changed his mind and told the maid to put her on the bed. He would sleep with the cat, then.

Perhaps that would make her less prone to stress.

Still in a daze, Ruanruan stepped across the soft quilt. Why is this quilt so soft? Is it real silk?

If it is, aren't you afraid I'll snag it with my claws?

With that in mind, Ruanruan held back, afraid of damaging the silk bedding that was obviously expensive. She moved as gently as she possibly could, but she had to admit that the quilt felt wonderful against her, so much so that she couldn't resist rubbing her cheek against it. Wow, am I sure I'm not rubbing against a cloud?

Lu Linyuan turned his head and saw the sight: a little cat with no ambition rolling around on the quilt with her eyes closed, looking happy and content.

"Why are you always so carefree and happy?"

Still, the cat did seem to be the most idle one in the house. It seemed only natural that she would be a little happier.

"Meow!" Ruanruan answered with a self-assured meow. I had a miserable life, worked like a dog in my last life, and now that I've been reborn as a kitten, can't I enjoy myself a little? After that complaint, she hummed and rolled around a couple more times.

To be honest, a kitten's voice sounded sweet and soft no matter what, as though she were acting spoiled.

"Are you acting cute with me?" A calm voice sounded above Ruanruan's head.

I am not! Ruanruan turned her head to show that she wasn't, but the next second, the bare-chested young master scooped her into his arms. The feeling of their skin touching made Ruanruan feel warm all over. Luckily, she was only a kitten, so even this close, she wouldn't feel anything that would make her blush.

Oh my god, I never dated in my last life, never even held a man's hand. Being a cat in this life comes with such great perks! Not only do I have a cool, handsome owner, he has such a great body too...

Ruanruan instinctively covered her face with both paws, but still secretly moved them apart a little to peek at Lu Linyuan's upper body.

Tsk, tsk, tsk. That's the kind of body only someone who works out regularly can have. He actually has eight-pack abs! And his muscles aren't the bulging kind most girls would find too much, either. He's lean and muscular-an absolute feast for the eyes.

With his clothes on, the young master had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, a perfect clothes hanger, all right. Who would've thought he'd have so much to show off underneath? Impressive, really impressive. His future wife is in for a treat.

Feeling rather embarrassed, Ruanruan took a couple of looks, then hurriedly covered her eyes with her paws again.

I can't look anymore, can't look anymore! If I keep looking, I'll get a stye!

Lu Linyuan noticed that Ruanruan had kept her face covered with her paws ever since he picked her up. He couldn't help smiling faintly as he said, "Could it be that you're shy?" Surely not. How could a cat be shy?

"Never mind. You're probably scared. After all, you're completely naked, and I'm only half naked. There's nothing to be shy about."

Did that count as a cold joke?

It did!

The young master's deadpan teasing gave Ruanruan the chills. What do you mean, completely naked? I'm covered in fur from head to toe, at least!

What about you?! You're the only one who's naked!

You have no masculine virtue!

"Meow!" You have no masculine virtue!

Lu Linyuan saw Ruanruan part her paws, her little face serious and her brows furrowed as she meowed at him. He had no idea what was going through the little kitten's mind. After teasing her for a moment, he put her back on the bed and went to the dressing room to change.

By the time Lu Linyuan emerged from the dressing room, he had transformed into the "refined scoundrel" type. Dressed in pajamas, he looked cultured, aloof and elegant, his bearing more restrained than the unruliness he had shown just after his bath.

That was another style altogether.

Look at that chiseled jawline, those deep-set eyes, that high nose and those thick, long lashes. His sleek phoenix eyes tilt slightly upward, as though he's wearing eyeliner. How on earth was this man made? Every stroke looks painstakingly carved, while I was probably just a speck of mud Nüwa flicked out.

Hey, Nüwa, are you asleep?

I can't sleep.

It's bad enough these people are rich, but how can they be so handsome too?! It's not fair!

It's bad enough I was an orphan from childhood, but I was so poor too. I scrimped and struggled to save a little money, figuring that in a few more years I could make a down payment on a place in a small town and have a home of my own. What was that all about?!

Ruanruan had not wanted to bring up her past life, but with such a comparison, she couldn't help feeling resentful.

She thought, I get to live a good life this time around, so why should I hold myself back instead of cutting loose?

Then I...

Then I...

So what if I scratch up the young master's silk quilt...

Muttering inwardly, Ruanruan had just raised a paw to make trouble when Lu Linyuan swept a slightly intimidating glance her way, as if to say, Woman, don't play with fire.

Having imagined those words, Ruanruan guiltily pulled back her paw. In the end, she didn't dare cause trouble in front of the young master. The corners of her mouth twitched, and she gave a defiant huff inwardly. There are plenty of days ahead. Just wait and see whether I make trouble or not!

Today, I'll spare your silk quilt today.

With that, Ruanruan prepared to jump from the bed into the cat bed beside it. If you won't put me in the cat bed, I'll jump there myself.

Who knew where she got the nerve? She stuck her bottom in the air and prepared to jump into the cat bed. The height was rather too much for a kitten, but she thought nothing of it. She leaped straight up, closing her eyes as she was about to tumble into the soft cat bed, only for a large hand to come out of nowhere-

As soon as Lu Linyuan saw that the kitten was going to jump off the bed, he strode over and caught Ruanruan by the scruff in midair.

"You little blockhead, if you jumped down, we could go straight to digging a hole to bury you in. Idiot." He looked rather annoyed.

Ruanruan opened her eyes and saw the young master's tightly furrowed brows and displeased expression. She stuck out her tongue and looked left, then right, not daring to look at him.

Meanwhile, she thought, The cat bed is soft. I should've been fine if I fell into it...

You're definitely making a fuss over nothing...

Seeing that the cat in his hand didn't seem to take it seriously, Lu Linyuan deliberately tried to scare her by pretending to drop her from a height. It was much higher than the bed. One look made Ruanruan's limbs go weak, and she mewled as she clung tightly to Lu Linyuan's hand, holding on as firmly as a koala hugging a tree trunk.

"Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow~" I was impulsive just now, boo-hoo! It's so high! Are you trying to kill me? Boo-hoo!

"Now you know to be scared?"

"Meow, meow, meow!" Yes, yes, yes! I'm scared, I'm scared! I was wrong, I was wrong! I'll behave, I'll behave!