Chapter 268: Yan Luoxi: I’m Still the Biggest Winner After All

Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Yan Luoxi: I’m Still the Biggest Winner After All

’Since I’m being pressured to bring that jerk home, and now he’s being pressured to bring a girlfriend home...’

’Then... why can’t I make a deal with that jerk? I’ll bring him home first, and then when the time comes, I’ll go home with him for the New Year too?’

’This would be an absolute win-win for both of us!’

’Setting everything else aside,’

’once we do this,’

’won’t my relationship with that jerk get even closer?’

’And,’

’when I go to that jerk’s house as his girlfriend, what happens next will be out of his hands!’

’As long as I can win over that jerk’s parents...’

’...then...’

’...getting a marriage certificate right then and there wouldn’t be out of the question!’

’In other words, the biggest winner will still be me!’

As Yan Luoxi mulled it over,

she felt as if she had discovered a new continent!

’Mmm... I’ll find a chance to test the waters with that jerk during lunch tomorrow.’

...

After ordering takeout, Gu Yizhou noticed Xiaobai staring at him and was a little puzzled.

Looking closer, he realized she was actually spacing out.

It seemed like she was thinking about something.

’Do little cats space out?’

He found this genuinely surprising.

After a moment’s thought, he reached out and stroked Xiaobai’s smooth back.

He asked softly, "Xiaobai, do you have something on your mind too?"

Hearing Gu Yizhou’s words, Yan Luoxi snapped out of her daze.

She felt his large, warm hand stroking her back.

"Meow~"

Yan Luoxi let out a soft meow, as if responding to him.

Of course, Gu Yizhou couldn’t understand what her meow meant.

"Alright, don’t be so emo. Daddy ordered you some fresh beef, too. I’ll cook it in a bit as a special treat for you."

Gu Yizhou reached out and booped Yan Luoxi’s small, pink nose, speaking with a smile.

"Mrow~!"

’Jerk.’

’I’m not emo.’

’You’re the one who shouldn’t overthink things. I’ve already figured out a way for you to handle your mom. All you have to do is play along with me tomorrow,’ Yan Luoxi thought.

When Gu Yizhou heard the cat meow at him again, he didn’t think much of it, assuming she was just happy about getting a treat soon.

...

「An hour later.」

Gu Yizhou walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of freshly boiled beef.

"Xiaobai, come on, time for some meat."

He sat at the dining table and beckoned to Xiaobai.

Yan Luoxi, who had been lying drowsily on the sofa, heard him and reluctantly got up, padding over to Gu Yizhou.

For some reason,

she was always very sleepy when in her cat form.

She had already started to feel sleepy while that jerk was boiling the beef.

If he hadn’t gone to all the trouble of cooking for her, Yan Luoxi really wouldn’t have felt like eating.

"Come on, Xiaobai, jump up on the chair."

Gu Yizhou beckoned gently to Xiaobai.

Hearing this, Yan Luoxi obediently leaped onto the chair next to Gu Yizhou.

"Such a good girl~"

Gu Yizhou reached out with his left hand to pet her little head. "Come on, Daddy will feed you some meat."

As he spoke, he used his other hand to pick up a piece of beef that he had already torn into a small chunk and held it to her mouth.

Yan Luoxi obligingly leaned in and began to eat.

She ate very carefully, afraid her small, sharp fangs might accidentally bite Gu Yizhou.

She wasn’t sure when it started, but she had begun to really enjoy it when Gu Yizhou fed her like this.

Of course,

’it would be even better if Gu Yizhou would feed me like this when I’m in my human form,’

Yan Luoxi thought.

...

「A few minutes later.」

Yan Luoxi was full, so she stopped eating.

"Uh... Xiaobai, are you full?" Gu Yizhou asked.

"Meow~"

Yan Luoxi meowed in response.

’I’m full.’

’A little stuffed, actually.’

’Jerk.’

"Alright, if you can’t eat anymore."

Seeing that she had stopped eating, Gu Yizhou didn’t press her,

even though there was still nearly half a bowl of shredded beef left.

"Hmm... now that you’re full, you should go drink some water, or you’ll feel uncomfortable,"

Gu Yizhou said after a moment’s thought.

With that, he picked up the cat and carried her to the balcony for a drink of water.

Now that he mentioned it, Yan Luoxi did feel a little thirsty, so she didn’t struggle, letting him carry her to the balcony.

"The water’s a bit chilly. Xiaobai, wait here, I’ll go get you a bowl of warm water."

After saying this, Gu Yizhou put Yan Luoxi down, then got up and went to the kitchen to get some warm water.

Since cats can’t drink water that’s too hot, unlike people, Gu Yizhou mixed in some cooled water to get the temperature just right.

"There, Xiaobai, drink up,"

Gu Yizhou said, placing the water bowl in front of her.

Yan Luoxi glanced at him first, then obligingly took several sips.

When she stopped drinking, Gu Yizhou carried her back to the sofa.

"Come on, Xiaobai. We’re not watching the stock market today. Let’s watch a movie together, and then it’s time for a bath and bed,"

Gu Yizhou said, placing the cat on his stomach.

He then picked up the TV remote from the coffee table, turned on the television, and started looking for a movie to watch.

"What should we watch today..."

Gu Yizhou scrolled through the options on the TV with the remote.

After searching for a long time, Gu Yizhou still hadn’t found anything suitable.

’Everything either required a subscription or was pay-per-view. What the hell is there to watch?!’

’Damn it!’

’These subscriptions are more expensive than just going to the movies.’

’No wonder people don’t even bother with TVs these days.’

Gu Yizhou shook his head, speechless.

He soon gave up the struggle.

’Forget it.’

’I’ll just stick to watching on my tablet.’

He then pulled the tablet he usually used out of his backpack.

Opening a streaming app, Gu Yizhou quickly found a movie called The Sea Pianist and started watching.

After a busy day, coming home to this—nestled comfortably on the sofa with the heater on, a soft cat in his arms, listening to the occasional gust of wind outside the window—

made Gu Yizhou feel that life was incredibly cozy.

Yan Luoxi fell asleep halfway through the movie.

This time, however, she’d learned her lesson, and her two little paws were wrapped tightly around Gu Yizhou’s stomach.

This was to prevent him from suddenly getting up and sending her tumbling off again.

...

「At 10:30 p.m., the movie ended.」

Gu Yizhou glanced down at the little cat in his arms and saw that she was sleeping soundly.

He couldn’t help but shake his head.

Gu Yizhou gently moved her little paws from where they were wrapped around his stomach,

then stood up and carried her back to the bedroom.

After placing the cat on the bed, Gu Yizhou took a change of pajamas from the closet and went to take a shower.

Tomorrow was Friday.

Just one more day to get through, and then he would have a two-day weekend.

The thought made him quite happy.

...

「Twenty minutes later.」

Gu Yizhou returned after showering and drying his hair.

He lifted the covers and slipped into bed, then reached out to stroke the sleeping cat beside him. "Goodnight, Xiaobai," he whispered.

...