Are You People Even Human?

Inside the restaurant of a high-end hotel downtown, Lu Linyuan had reserved a private room because he had brought a cat, so the people coming and going wouldn't frighten her.

That was right, our Ruanruan had gotten her wish and come along to gobble up seafood.

Ruanruan's eyes sparkled as she stayed obediently in her cat carrier, just waiting for the seafood to arrive so she could share in the food and drink.

Wahhh, how wonderful would it be to have a bite of seafood?

But reality was cruel.

The seafood arrived at the table, yet no one remembered the little kitten on the cabinet nearby.

Meow?

Hello? Anyone there?

Does anyone still remember me?

Acting like a lady and meowing politely won't get me anywhere. I've got to know how to cry!

If I were a little kid, I could let out a couple of wails and fake a cry, but as a cat, I only need to meow a few times. Surely that will make these cat lovers offer up their seafood on the spot?

"Meow, meow, meow-" Who could hear those milky little meows and not melt?

Su Qingzhi turned to look at Ruanruan in the carrier. Seeing her little paws pawing at the bars, he put down his chopsticks and said to the other two, "I think the smell's driving Ruanruan crazy. You can tell she really wants some. Why don't we give her a little?"

Yes, yes, yes! Watching you eat is really driving me crazy.

Su Qingzhi, you're as reliable as ever at speaking for me. Keep translating just like that!

Chen Xiao clicked his tongue and said disdainfully, "Do you even know how to raise a cat? Didn't you hear Linyuan say Ruanruan isn't even two months old? Her stomach can't handle anything irritating, so she can't eat seafood."

Lu Linyuan nodded slightly and said, "That's right. I asked the doctor. Kittens can only eat it after they're four months old."

"Oh, she can't? I thought she could have a little... Never mind, then." Su Qingzhi looked away apologetically and continued eating his seafood.

Although Lu Linyuan was clearly spending money he'd earned from them, Su Qingzhi felt like he was the one who'd come out ahead, so he had to eat more! Get his money's worth!

On the other side, Ruanruan heard their conversation, and it struck her like a bolt from the blue.

No way, no way. How can this be?!

Then why did you come out for seafood before I was even two months old? You should have waited until I was four months old.

That's so unfair. You people are awful.

Wahhh, you knew I couldn't eat it, but you still brought me here to suffer and be tormented. Wahhh.

Are you people even human?

Devastated, Ruanruan gazed at them through tearful eyes, then turned her head away in a huff.

No loyalty at all.

Have you forgotten how hard I just worked to help you two condemn Lu Linyuan?

And you, Lu Linyuan, as my boss, how can you take an employee out to eat and only let her watch?

Do you have any humanity? Any morals at all?!

Ruanruan grumbled all sorts of things to herself, turning her head now and then to look at the people still feasting away.

Wahhh...

My life is so bitter. Someone, please save me.

When Lu Linyuan looked at Ruanruan, he saw the little kitten with her paws tucked under her, gazing this way with watery eyes. His heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected a kitten to cry, but the sight was also a little amusing: the tears just spun around in her eyes, as though they couldn't fall no matter what. She looked both pitiful and adorable.

Lu Linyuan stared for so long that the other two looked over as well. Chen Xiao said in surprise, "No way, is Ruanruan crying? Why?" It seemed a little exaggerated to cry just over a bite of food.

Su Qingzhi slapped Chen Xiao on the shoulder with a big hand and said, "Isn't that obvious? She must want it so badly, and we won't give her any, so she's upset! This little thing is so lovable. Can we really not give her one bite? It's so pitiful that she can only watch and can't eat!"

Ruanruan looked at Su Qingzhi. Thank you, my champion spokesman.

Chen Xiao and Su Qingzhi both looked at Lu Linyuan beside them.

Lu Linyuan slowly looked away, put down his chopsticks, picked up his tea, and took a sip. "Actually, it's not entirely out of the question. A bite or two would be fine, but wouldn't having just a bite or two be even more torturous for her?"

"Meow-" No, it wouldn't! Even one or two bites would be wonderful! Let me eat!

She let out a loud cry, stopping Lu Linyuan from ruling out her chance to eat seafood!

"Since the doctor said she could have a bite or two, let's give her some. Otherwise, looking at that pitiful little face, I can't even eat." Chen Xiao took out a tissue and wiped his mouth, ready to peel a shrimp for Ruanruan.

Su Qingzhi picked up a piece of salmon with his chopsticks. "If I cut a little corner off this, she should be able to eat it too, right?"

Lu Linyuan looked at the two men, who were even more concerned about Ruanruan than he was, and refused. "You two eat. I'll feed her."

? Wait, why does the way you're feeding a cat sound like you're saying, "I'll feed my own woman myself"?

Chen Xiao and Su Qingzhi both rolled their eyes. "Fine, whatever the young master says."

Lu Linyuan explained seriously, "Feeding a cat is the best way to build a bond with her. I can't give you that opportunity. Ruanruan is my cat, after all."

"You're acting like she's your woman and nobody else can lay a finger on her."

"Who knew you could be this childish?"

The two of them took turns poking fun at him.

Lu Linyuan thought nothing of it and went to pick up the pitiful little thing from her carrier himself. As for our pitiful little thing, she wasn't paying any attention to what the three men were talking about anymore. She was just waiting: Hurry up and get me out of here. I want seafood!

"Meow-" This lady wants seafood!