She would never forget how the original owner disliked these two blood relatives. When picking Ruan Yu up from home, she only asked Wen's father to give them a bank card, and then never inquired about their situation again.
Just as Lin Qiqi said before, most wealthy scions who get into this kind of situation will avoid such relatives who suddenly appear and have no background, for fear of being pestered by them for money or convenience.
Wen Yun felt that such matters depended on the person and also on the state's obligation to support relatives. If they were truly despicable relatives who disregarded the law, it would be better to send them to the police station as soon as possible than to pretend not to know them and leave them to fend for themselves.
But the two elderly people refused to accept it, declining it repeatedly.
Wen Yun's usual smooth talk and teasing tactics were completely ineffective in front of them. It wasn't until they received a call from Sister Luo, realizing they had to leave, that the two elderly people, looking anxious, and after Ruan Yu's persistent persuasion, finally agreed to keep Wen Yun's red envelope. However, they insisted that the elderly people take with them all the local specialties they had been saving for half a year.
Sitting in the car on the way back to the Wen family home, Wen Yun recalled what had happened before she left and couldn't help but sigh, "Sigh."
My heart felt warm, and I couldn't help but smile.
This must be the trouble of being bound by family ties; she never imagined she would have the chance to experience it again.
-
It was already four o'clock in the afternoon when she got home. There was still some time before dinner. After saying goodbye to the housekeeper, Ruan Yu dragged her tired body back to her room, intending to take a nap.
As soon as she finished changing into her pajamas, she heard a knock on the door, but it was very light, as if it was just a test.
"Xiaoyu, are you asleep?"
Then the person's voice came through.
Even though she was sleepy, Ruan Yu still struggled to get up and opened the door while responding.
A note from the author:
The first update is here!
Before I knew it, I had written 100,000 words. This book is about the mutual healing and journey of two human girls. Readers who like modern novels with more whimsical ideas can check out my column for "Wag Your Tail in the Arms of the Iceberg CEO" and "The Villain I Prefer Traveled Through Time," both of which are completed.
Chapter 36
Seeing that the girl who came to open the door looked rather listless, Wen Yun subconsciously recalled what she had done the night before and felt embarrassed.
"Why don't you rest first?" she said. "I'll talk to you again tonight."
Ruan Yu shook her head, silently stepped aside, and made a "please" gesture.
If it weren't something important, this person wouldn't come looking for her as soon as he got home.
"Then I'll try to keep it brief." Wen Yun entered the room, closing the door behind her. She sat down on the edge of the bed with her and said softly, "I asked Grandpa and Grandma about my aunt, like what kind of business she runs, whether she owns a company, and which province or city the headquarters is in. And guess what?"
Ruan Yu was surprised that she would specifically inquire about these things, and her gaze changed slightly: "How is it?"
"On my way back, I asked around and found out that my aunt is a big boss now!" Wen Yun said excitedly. "Although it's not as impressive as the companies under the Wen and Lin families, it's still a legitimate large company in a good location, in the C City Science and Technology Park, very close to the C City University of Finance and Economics!"
"City C University of Finance and Economics?" Ruan Yu highlighted the key point, "Do you hope I can get into this university?"
“It’s not what I hope for!” Wen Yun corrected her. “It’s just a possibility that might lead to better outcomes. If you want to leave the Wen family and go to live with your aunt, getting into C City University of Finance and Economics is currently the best option.”
She paused for a moment, then said, "If you don't have a plan for the future, you can add this possibility to your list first. After you get in, maintain your grades and actively work on projects. No company will refuse a promising candidate who is both excellent and capable!"
After saying that, she opened her phone and sent all the information she had found out about her aunt Ruan Ruilin's recent situation to Ruan Yu.
Ruan Yu thanked her sincerely, noted the information down in her phone's notes, gently stroked the phone case with her fingertips for a while, and suddenly asked, "If Auntie agrees to take me in, will it offend the Wen family?"
“You can ask your aunt directly about this question,” Wen Yun said. “Once you’ve decided on your future plans, it’s best to expand your network as soon as possible and get to know people you’re not very familiar with. That way, you can have someone to look out for you in the future, and it’s like having more options.”
“You are very familiar with this process,” Nguyen Nguyen said admiringly.
"Well, actually I know very little," Wen Yun said embarrassedly. "Those who truly know how to plan their lives are all big shots. They know how to avoid risks and how to seize opportunities, without wasting them and making the most of their own strengths."
Afraid of starting a new topic, she quickly stood up and said, "I won't disturb your rest. If there's anything else, we can discuss it slowly when you've recovered your energy. There's no rush."
After seeing her off, Ruan Yu yawned, then picked up her phone, found her aunt's number, copied and pasted it into WeChat, hesitated for a second, and then pressed "add friend".
Fate has changed, and opportunity is before her. Even if it's uncertain, she will do her best to fight for it.
-
On the last day of the National Day holiday, Wen Yun and Ruan Yu went to the rescue station again.
Niu Niu, the tuxedo cat, has received her initial vaccinations without any adverse reactions. She only needs to come in regularly for her follow-up shots. The parasite test came back negative, and the little one is now healthy enough to be taken home.
When they met He Sheng at the rescue station, He Sheng specifically asked about Ruan Yu's allergy blood test results: "You don't have a hair allergy, do you? If you do, you might have to get treatment first before you can get a cat."
Ruan Yu shook her head, "None of that. The doctor said that as long as I maintain a normal routine and don't let my physical condition decline, I won't have this kind of trouble."
Seemingly to confirm her claim, she obtained permission from the staff and then took the calico cat out of its cage and held it in her arms.
Wen Yun was initially worried that Ruan Yu would cough, but when she found that no matter how much Ruan Yu petted the cat, no rashes appeared, and her breathing and speech were normal, she was relieved and said to He Sheng, "We've been trying to negotiate with our families these past few days, and we can finally take the cat back to live with us! But just in case, we still need to reserve a boarding place with you."
She remembered that around Christmas in December, the original owner's older brother, Wen Lu, would return. The original text didn't mention whether Wen Lu disliked cats, so she could only make preparations in advance.
"Sure, no problem at all!" He Sheng gave two thumbs up. "But are you sure you don't want to come to my house first?"
She said the same thing more than once.
At first, Wen Yun thought she was just being overly enthusiastic, but after it happened a few times, she inexplicably felt that there was something special about her house that she wanted them to go and see, otherwise why would she keep bringing it up?
She had to admit that her curiosity had been piqued. She exchanged a glance with Ruan Yu, and seeing that the other party had no objection, she nodded, "Okay, let's also take a look at the territory you reserved for our Niu Niu."
After completing the adoption procedures, Ruan Yu personally packed the black and white cat into an airline crate and carried it into the car.
As soon as Wen Yun got into the car, she told Sister Luo to follow He Sheng's car closely. Sister Luo smiled confidently and said, "Don't worry, Miss, I know the way to the He family's house."
The weather in October is unpredictable. As soon as the car drove onto the road, it started to rain. By the time we arrived at the He family's house, it was pouring rain.
Ruan Yu glanced at her phone and said to Sister Luo, "He Sheng told us to go to the right and drive to their garage."
Thunder rumbled outside, startling the black and white cat in its carrier, which paced anxiously back and forth. Ruan Yu spoke softly to it repeatedly, even peeling a cat treat and putting it in its mouth along with the food, finally calming the cat down.
Seeing this scene, Wen Yun suddenly remembered the day she had just brought Ruan Yu home.
The girl was wary of her like a cat, yet she was also very obedient and easy to coax. She had worried more than once that if someone were to try to deceive this girl with a smile that hid a knife, she would definitely fall for it. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been completely fooled by the original owner's hypocritical kindness, just like in the original story.
However, this worry was quickly buried in her heart after she learned of Ruan Yu's entrance exam results.
A reborn person who has already experienced all kinds of hardships might be more sensitive to malice than she, an old office worker, so she doesn't need to meddle in other people's business.
But seeing Ruan Yu patiently coaxing the frightened kitten, Wen Yun realized that even the strongest cat, when afraid, still wants to be comforted.
She was glad that she had chosen to meddle from the beginning and gradually won over her cat until it trusted her.
The garage has a road leading directly into the He family's villa. The three of them, along with the cat, entered the villa under the guidance of He Sheng.
"No need to change your shoes, I have to clean every day anyway." He Sheng opened the heavy door, walked in first, faced them, and opened her arms, "Ta-da~ Welcome to my cat paradise!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Wen Yun heard a faint "meow" sound. Looking down, she saw two short-legged cats running out of a room, curiously circling around them and occasionally rubbing against their legs.
"They're not afraid of people at all!" Sister Luo exclaimed.
Wen Yun felt a little itchy and couldn't resist squatting down to pet a cat. But before she could pet it more than a few times, a calico cat came up to her and nuzzled her palm.
“I have fourteen cats in total.” He Sheng picked up a small orange tabby cat that hadn’t gotten too chubby yet and introduced it to them with a smile. “Xiao Dai is the fifteenth, and Niu Niu is the sixteenth.”
"No wonder they're from a wealthy family," Wen Yun commented as she stood up. "But how did so many cats get through the adjustment period? Judging by their colors and breeds, they don't seem to be from the same family."
These cats include purebred cats as well as common domestic cats such as tortoiseshell, calico, and orange tabby. She really couldn't imagine the daily lives of these cats. Wouldn't they fight over territory, food, or toys?
"I have a way to do this, but I can't teach it to others," He Sheng said with a smile. "You could say I have the superpower to mediate conflicts between cats!"
Wen Yun was already used to her occasional cringeworthy lines, and upon hearing this, she nodded seriously and asked, "So, may I ask, where does Miss Superpower plan to place our Niu Niu?"
So He Sheng led them to the climbing frame he had built for the cats.
“Cow cats are very active, and this little house slightly above is Niu Niu’s ‘throne’.” He Sheng pointed to a small house on tiptoe. “It’s currently sealed off because no one lives there. The cat bed and food bowl are ready, so Niu Niu can rest and eat at any time.”
"I've heard that cats love to crawl into cardboard boxes and lie in trash cans, but they don't like to sleep in cat beds," Wen Yun asked. "Is that really true?"
“It also depends on the personality.” He Sheng walked towards a nearby room, and soon brought out the cat and its bed. “For example, this one likes to sleep quietly in its bed.”
She put the cat back, then went to another room, pushed out a large cardboard box, and pulled out a large white cat that was still half asleep. "This one especially loves cardboard boxes. These are not problems. I will provide a 'bed' according to their needs."
As they walked around, the cats that weren't asleep followed them, and one of the cats curiously pried at the carrier in Ruan Yu's hand, only to be warned by the black and white cat.
He Sheng glanced at the cow cat and said helplessly, "It seems you can't stay any longer today. Niu Niu isn't very happy."
Ruan Yu was also afraid that the calico cat would be stressed by this, so she said goodbye to her apologetically.
Before leaving, He Sheng also gave away a lot of supplies for raising cats.
"I'll buy the same brands as the cats I use, especially cat food and cat treats. They're all big brands that I regularly buy, and the quality is guaranteed," she assured.
Today, Wen's parents were both home. When Wen Yun and Ruan Yu brought the cat home, they were immediately met with scrutinizing looks from the two elders sitting in the living room.
This time, not only Wen Yun, but also Ruan Yu recalled the day she first arrived at the Wen family.
For a moment, the atmosphere became unusually serious. Only the cat dared to pry at the airline crate, curiously looking around. After a while, it became frightened and shrank to the bottom of the crate, meowing softly.
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The second update is here!
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Chapter 37
"Mom and Dad, this is Niu Niu, the cow cat."
Under the stern gazes of the Wen family elders, Ruan Yu took the cat out of the carrier and introduced it with neither humility nor arrogance, "It has undergone a full set of examinations and received a rabies vaccine. It was bathed a few days ago, and its fur is very clean."
Small animals are more perceptive than humans. The calico cat quickly sensed the slight hostility of the Wen family elders towards it. Its fur bristled, and it arched its back in Ruan Yu's arms, emitting threatening "whimpering" sounds.
"The little guy is quite adorable, but he has a bit of a temper," Wen's mother couldn't help but comment.
"Kittens are like that when they first arrive in a new environment." Ruan Yu gently rubbed the cat's back to comfort it. "Mommy, can I take Niu Niu to see her new home first?"
“Go ahead, but don’t frighten it,” Mrs. Wen said softly. “I heard Mrs. He mention that frightened pets can lose control of their bladder, smell bad, and are difficult to clean. Besides, this is a stray cat, a wild one, not yet domesticated, so you have to be careful not to get scratched.”
Ruan Yu was already used to her feigned concern but actually veiled sarcasm, so she simply obediently agreed and walked out the door with the cat in her arms.
Wen Yun, along with the housekeeper and nannies, was moving the cat food, cat litter, and other items that He Sheng had given them into an empty room that had already been cleared out next to the gym.
The living room on the first floor was filled with too many expensive pieces of furniture and luxurious decorations. Wen Yun and Ruan Yu had watched videos that discouraged people from getting cats, and they were afraid that the cats would cause damage and leave something for the Wen family elders to use against them. Moreover, the repair costs for any of the furniture in the living room were beyond their current means.
When Ruan Yu arrived, Wen Yun was still spreading the cat litter. Hearing the soft yet familiar footsteps, she quickly turned around and asked worriedly, "Did Mom and Dad give you any trouble?"