HCB Chapter 121 The Cat Returns 5
Chapter 121 The Cat Returns 5
The maid beside him said, "Young master, this... looks like the cat that Young Master Changfan brought back yesterday."
Yi Zeyu frowned slightly and looked closely at the kitten in front of him. It turned out to be that stray cat!
I didn't look closely yesterday, but I didn't expect her to be so pretty. Shen Chumo's soft fur shimmered in the sunlight, and her petite, round body looked like it would feel nice to touch.
A hint of curiosity flashed in Yi Zeyu's eyes as he followed the kitten's movements. Shen Chumo was frantically chasing butterflies, her lively and adorable appearance instantly endearing.
The servants working nearby couldn't help but focus their attention on Shen Chumo, their faces beaming with smiles as they looked at her adorable appearance.
Shen Chumo was still immersed in the joy of chasing butterflies and was completely unaware of Yi Zeyu and the maid's presence.
She ran happily around on the lawn, jumping up and down to catch the butterflies every now and then, looking like a carefree little fairy playing among the flowers, every movement full of agility and liveliness.
However, at that moment, Shen Chumo suddenly slipped, lost her balance, and fell hard.
Her small body tumbled through the air before landing heavily on the ground with a dull thud.
Yi Zeyu was startled and quickly went forward to check on him. His brows were furrowed and a hint of worry unconsciously showed in his eyes.
After he picked up Shen Chumo, Yi Zeyu suddenly came to his senses, his expression slightly embarrassed. What was he doing?! This was the cat that Yi Changfan brought back!
In his subconscious, everything related to Yi Changfan should be hated and suppressed. The worry he felt just now was like a mistake that should not have happened, filling his heart with contradiction and anger.
A cold glint flashed in Yi Zeyu's eyes as he prepared to throw Shen Chumo down. His arm was already raised, and his face regained its cold and disdainful expression.
The maid was startled and was about to speak up to dissuade her.
Shen Chumo's head was spinning, her eyes were full of grievance, and she meowed at Yi Zeyu with a pitiful sound.
The voice seemed to possess a magical power, causing Yi Zeyu's arm to freeze in mid-air.
Yi Zeyu looked down at Shen Chumo, a strange light flashing in his deep, unfathomable eyes. He murmured, "You little thing, you're quite cute. Oh well, you're just a cat."
Yi Zeyu stiffly hugged Shen Chumo and began to stroke her. His movements were somewhat clumsy, unlike Yi Changfan's gentle and skillful ones, but they carried a sense of caution.
His fingers gently traced Shen Chumo's soft fur, feeling the warm little body in his arms.
Shen Chumo tilted her head and looked at Yi Zeyu, gently pressing her hands on Yi Zeyu's arm, squinting her eyes comfortably, and making purring sounds.
The maid covered her mouth and said, "Young master, this kitten likes you."
The maid watched this scene in astonishment; she had never imagined that Yi Zeyu would have such an attitude towards the cat that Yi Changfan brought back.
Having worked for the Yi family for so long, she knew all too well how much Yi Zeyu disliked Yi Changfan. Moreover, Yi Zeyu had never liked small animals since he was a child. She originally thought that this cat would be treated harshly by Yi Zeyu, but she never expected that Yi Zeyu would act like a completely different person now.
Hearing this, Yi Zeyu curled his lips into a smug expression. "It seems that Yi Changfan's cat is nothing special after all. It betrayed us so quickly. So what's the use of being so good to an animal?"
He said that, but Yi Zeyu's hands became even gentler.
"What are you doing to Momo?!" A roar came from not far away, and Yi Changfan strode angrily toward them.
He had just returned home and was passing through the garden when he unexpectedly saw Yi Zeyu tightly holding onto Momo, not knowing what they were doing.
This immediately made Yi Changfan nervous. He clearly remembered that he had locked Mo Mo in the room before leaving, and that he had also closed the doors and windows.
Now that Momo is in Yi Zeyu's hands, it's clear that he took Momo out of his room!
His eyes were filled with worry and doubt, and his heart began to pound uncontrollably. He was afraid that Yi Zeyu had done something bad to Momo. After all, Yi Zeyu had always been his nemesis in this family and had never treated his things well.
Yi Changfan frowned deeply, his gaze questioning as he looked at Yi Zeyu.
"Yi Zeyu, why did you drag Momo out of my room?" He tried his best to keep his voice calm, but the suppressed anger in his voice was still evident.
Hearing Yi Changfan's voice, Shen Chumo opened her eyes, meowed, struggled to jump out of Yi Zeyu's arms, and ran to Yi Changfan's feet. She rubbed her little head against Yi Changfan's ankle, and her long tail swept across Yi Changfan's calf.
Yi Changfan quickly bent down and picked up Shen Chumo. After carefully checking her over, he was relieved to find that she was not injured.
As Yi Zeyu watched this scene, his two deep eyes, like bottomless pools of ice, exuded a chilling aura.
He sneered, "Yi Changfan, didn't I say I was going to keep your beast in check? Now your cat has come to me. Tell me, how am I supposed to settle this score?"
His voice was full of provocation, and he stood there with his arms crossed, like a judge waiting to be interrogated.
Shen Chumo blinked. Yi Zeyu really did turn into a powder keg the moment he saw Yi Changfan, ready to explode at the slightest touch.
Yi Changfan raised his head and looked directly into Yi Zeyu's eyes, his gaze firm and calm.
“Yi Zeyu, Momo is just a kitten. I locked the doors and windows before I left. If you hadn’t caught it, how could it have escaped?”
Upon hearing this, Yi Zeyu's aura became even more terrifying, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
He said quietly, "Yi Changfan, I advise you to speak properly, otherwise I don't know what I might do."
The atmosphere became tense, and the maid hurriedly explained, "Young Master Changfan, your cat did indeed run away on its own. Young Master Zeyu has never been to your room."
Yi Zeyu glared at her and said angrily, "What are you talking about?" His gaze seemed to see right through the maid, and his face showed obvious displeasure.
Yi Changfan frowned. Had he really misunderstood him?
Looking at the situation before her, Shen Chumo sighed helplessly. She knew she couldn't let the argument continue, so she jumped out of Yi Changfan's arms and ran quickly towards Yi Zeyu.
As she ran, she made soft, meowing sounds that seemed to melt the hearts of everyone present.
When Shen Chumo ran to Yi Zeyu's feet, she gently rubbed against his leg, then stood up, put her hands together, and waved to him, as if to say, "Stop arguing, stop arguing."
Her actions attracted the attention of everyone present, who all looked at her, drawn to her adorable appearance.