You're Pretty Good at Comforting Yourself

There were handsome men and beautiful women everywhere, Lu Yiyi had brought cat treats, and on top of that, there was her own adorable little kitty. If this wasn't heaven, what was?

The whole atmosphere was wonderful.

"This kitty is so lively. She's so chubby I want to give her another squeeze." As the girl spoke, she couldn't resist reaching out to rub Ruanruan.

Once she touched her, the other girls also gathered the courage to stroke Ruanruan's fur. They couldn't help remarking, "This kitty is really so well-behaved. My cousin has a cat that's never let me pet it once. It's really timid."

"Little Ruanruan isn't just good-tempered, she's brave too."

Because of one kitty, everyone was less focused on the murder mystery game. The little cat was simply too captivating.

But after two rounds, Lu Yiyi decided not to play anymore.

She said to Yin Qianyu, "I have to go back. Ruanruan needs to rest. You can keep playing here." If she didn't go back soon, her brother might come charging straight back himself, or send his assistant over to pick up the cat.

Since her friend was leaving, Yin Qianyu also stood up. "Forget it, I'll leave with you. Let them keep playing here."

Lu Yiyi teased, "There are so many handsome men here, and you're giving them all up?"

Yin Qianyu linked arms with Lu Yiyi and said sweetly, "There may be lots of handsome men, but how could they compare to my Yiyi?"

After the two finished whispering, Lu Yiyi smiled and told everyone, "Qianyu and I are heading back first. You can keep playing, even until the small hours. I've already paid today's bill, so have fun." As soon as she finished, quite a few people stood up to see them off and thanked Sister Yiyi. They were all very considerate.

The one most reluctant to leave was Ruanruan, who didn't want to go back and rest. Before leaving, she looked at everyone seeing them off and meowed nonstop, making it clear just how reluctant she was. It made everyone laugh.

"I love her so much. I have to share this with my friends. It's the first time I've seen such a cute kitty in real life."

"I already sent pictures to my friends. They said they wanted a cat too, haha."

"Meow, meow, meow-"

Before long, Lu Yiyi brought Ruanruan back to her brother's home, while Yin Qianyu returned to her own place. She had class the next day.

After washing up, Lu Yiyi went to the cat room to see Ruanruan. A servant had already given her a quick cleaning, and the little one was lying in her cat bed, playing with her own tail.

"Why are you so energetic today? It's so late and you're still not sleepy?" As she spoke, she took out her phone to record a video for her brother. While filming, she said, "See? Your little darling got home safe and sound, with a round tummy and smelling nice. Feeling reassured now?"

"Meow~" Ruanruan meowed right on cue, expressing that she really was quite comfortable and that the young master abroad didn't need to worry.

She wasn't just comfortable. She was downright happy.

Seeing how comfortable and happy Ruanruan looked in the video, Lu Linyuan inexplicably wanted to ruffle her fur. Unfortunately, she wasn't beside him, so he could only stare helplessly at the video.

"Glad you're back. She didn't get scared while she was out, did she?"

"How could she? She had more fun than anyone. Several people took turns holding her, and she even reached out her paws to ask them to pick her up."

When Lu Linyuan saw that, he recalled that Ruanruan hadn't been like that when they first met. For a moment, he was reluctant to believe it, but the photos his sister had taken earlier showed that she really was at ease.

"Looks like she really was happy."

"Don't lose heart. Maybe she was only so relaxed because I was there. Besides, it's not like you were all that fond of Ruanruan when you first met her. Why would she rush to be a little simp cat for you? Cats can tell who likes them and who doesn't, you know."

Lu Linyuan was convinced.

"Maybe. Anyway, she belongs to me." Those people were all just passing through.

"Bro, I didn't know you were so good at comforting yourself."

"..."

Seeing that her brother didn't reply, Lu Yiyi stifled a laugh and sent another message. "I'm going to put on a face mask. You're still busy over there, right? I won't bother you, hehe. Bye-bye."

Lu Linyuan looked at his phone and shook his head helplessly. The older she got, the more cunning she became. She even dared to take digs at him now.

Just as he was about to put down his phone, a message arrived from Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao said, "You've gone abroad, so what about your cat? How about I go to your place and take her home with me for a couple of days? I'll bring her back when you return."

Lu Linyuan replied politely, "No need to trouble yourself. My sister is looking after her."

"Honestly, are you worried I'll take her away and never give her back? If that's what you're worried about, you should have said so. I'll just stay at your place. I definitely won't do any worse than a professional. I made a point of reading lots of educational material, so I know how to feed and care for a cat scientifically."

"I can hear that abacus of yours clacking all the way over here. What I meant was, no thanks."

"You're so stingy!"

"She's still little. She shouldn't be subjected to your torment."

"You make me sound like some flower-plucking fiend, worse than a beast."

Lu Linyuan ignored him.

Chen Xiao sent a screenshot to Su Qingzhi. "Look at this Lu Linyuan. He's slandering me!"

"That's exactly the kind of person you are!"

"?"

"I shouldn't have come to you for comfort! You're snakes and rats in the same nest!"

Su Qingzhi took the screenshot to Lu Linyuan and said, "I'm not like Chen Xiao. One look and you can tell he's planning to seduce your little Ruanruan while you're away, then take her off and never give her back. I'm different. I'll just go and check on Ruanruan for you every day. Once I see that everything's well with her, you'll be reassured too, right?"

"No need. My sister's at my place."

"Doesn't your sister have online classes these next couple of days? How can you bear to make her attend classes and look after a cat at the same time? She'd get distracted so easily. Looks like I'm the only suitable candidate to keep the cat company!"

"..."

"Don't hesitate. I'll come over tomorrow and help you look after the cat."

"Aren't you going to your company?"

"With an unparalleled little cutie like Ruanruan to soothe my soul, nothing else matters. Besides, if the people I pay high salaries can't keep things running without me, what the hell is the point of having them?"

"We'll talk about tomorrow's business tomorrow. Ruanruan's already asleep today. Bye." Lu Linyuan quickly ended the chat.

In fact, Ruanruan was still reminiscing about the handsome men and beautiful women in the private room.

If only she could have stayed a little longer. There had been so many beautiful women and handsome men, all a feast for the eyes, and her mood had grown happy and relaxed too. No wonder kings of old were always bewitched by beauties. The beauties really were so beautiful. If it were her, she wouldn't want to attend morning court either. Being with beauties was so much more fun.

What fault did the beauties have? It was all because the kings lacked self-control.

Lu Yiyi rubbed Ruanruan and played with her a little longer. Seeing her lying there comfortably, she was just about to get up and return to her room when the little one sprang to her feet with a carp's kip-up and came over to ask for a cuddle.

"You want to come with me?"

"Meow~" Her meow was sweet and soft.

This is a genuine cutesy high-pitched kitty voice, Ruanruan thought.

Hearing the meow beside her, Lu Yiyi's heart melted. She picked her up again and stroked her from head to tail. "All right, you can sleep with me again tonight. Let's go."

"Meow~" Hooray, hooray! I get to share a bed and pillow with a beauty again!