Chapter 03
She really wasn’t afraid of catching a cold.
Stretching lazily across the soft fabric, Cheng Jianian rubbed against it with slight dissatisfaction.
Hmph.
The clothes were still too cheap.
Too stiff.
Sigh… Why was the heroine so poor?
The next morning, Cheng Jianian woke just as Shen Yunmiao was about to reach her.
She shook herself, sending her clean, fluffy white fur flying everywhere. The bath she had received the previous night had been fairly decent. Otherwise, if she had to stay dirty like that forever… President Xiao Cheng definitely wouldn’t have been able to stand it.
Looking at Shen Yunmiao approaching with the medicine, Cheng Jianian was in an unusually good mood.
Not bad.
This white-lotus, saintly heroine was at least responsible enough not to forget about applying her medicine.
She wasn’t really a stray cat, so she understood what was good for her.
She obediently lay down and cooperated with Shen Yunmiao.
Shen Yunmiao froze for a moment at the drastic change in her attitude before smiling.
She already possessed a cool yet gentle beauty, and with that smile, the corners of her eyes became even more captivating, adding a touch of dazzling charm.
Even someone as proud as Cheng Jianian had to admit that Shen Yunmiao truly deserved her status as heaven’s chosen daughter.
The heavens had practically handed her a meal ticket.
She was born for the entertainment industry.
That face was unbelievably versatile.
Thinking of this, Cheng Jianian couldn’t help feeling bitter.
The world had never been fair.
It was fine if she wasn’t destined to be the heroine.
But why had she drawn the role of the vicious supporting female character?
And then gotten into an inexplicable car accident and turned into a cat.
Now she could only survive through someone else’s kindness.
But who could guarantee that kindness would last forever?
If she could never change back, then perhaps she would truly spend the rest of her life as a cat.
Having a short lifespan was one thing.
Being this weak was another.
Without Shen Yunmiao, she would probably have to rummage through trash cans just to find something to eat.
As Cheng Jianian felt the girl’s soft fingertips gently spreading medicine over her wounds, massaging them in slow circles, it felt incredibly comfortable.
So comfortable that she almost couldn’t stop herself from making strange little sounds.
It was a cat’s instinct.
Or perhaps the instinct of every animal.
When emotions became overwhelming, the body naturally wanted to express them.
But President Xiao Cheng wasn’t truly a cat.
Nor would she ever allow herself to become one.
She stubbornly held back every sound.
The next moment, the point of contact changed from fingertips to an entire hand.
A warm, gentle palm rested on top of her head, stroking her softly.
“Guai Guai, last night I ran into a director on the way home. She asked if I’d like to act in a movie. We’re finally going to have money!”
Excitement filled Shen Yunmiao’s voice.
“Once I have money, I’ll be able to rent a place of my own. Then I’ll bring you home with me, okay? Our home.”
Cheng Jianian couldn’t share her excitement.
She knew this part of the story.
Because of her outstanding appearance, Shen Yunmiao had caught the attention of the internationally renowned director Jian Shen while walking down the street. She was immediately cast as the third female lead in his new film and became an overnight sensation.
It did earn Shen Yunmiao some money.
Unfortunately, under the manipulation of “Cheng Jianian,” no company in the industry dared sign her. Other directors were also ordered never to cast Shen Yunmiao again.
From then on, she was quietly blacklisted.
No matter what, this part of the story required Cheng Jianian to appear.
But Cheng Jianian was already a cat.
If so, who would the laws of this world choose to carry out that role?
Confused about her own fate, Cheng Jianian’s spirits sank.
Her whole little cat body wilted.
Shen Yunmiao assumed the medicine had started hurting and pity filled her heart.
She gently picked Cheng Jianian up.
The scent clinging to her body remained as crisp and faintly sweet as ever, making people feel at ease.
Miss Cheng had never liked anyone getting this close to her.
Yesterday had been an emergency.
But today she was hugging her again…
Forget it.
This woman had saved her life.
She would let it slide this time.
Then she heard the girl’s gentle voice.
“Guai Guai, I’ll always be here. Don’t be afraid.”
“Tonight I’ll go see that famous director and ask for an advance payment. She’s really kind. I’m sure she’ll agree. Then I’ll rent a place tonight, and once it’s ready, I’ll come take you home, okay?”
Just then, Shen Yunmiao’s phone suddenly rang.
She hurriedly set Cheng Jianian down and said goodbye in a rush.
“Guai Guai, I have to go to class first. Wait for me, okay? If you run into bad cats or bad people, make sure you run away as fast as you can.”
She left in such a hurry that she was probably already running late.
Watching Shen Yunmiao pedal away at full speed, Cheng Jianian didn’t know what to say.
Xiaobai walked over and remarked,
“She really likes you.”
President Xiao Cheng lazily flicked her tail.
“Isn’t she like that with every cat?”
Xiaobai immediately protested.
“Not at all! She really likes you the most. She’s never said she’d take the rest of us home.”
Cheng Jianian frowned.
“Why?”
Xiaobai shook her head.
“I don’t know. Maybe because you’re pretty? I think she only started feeding all the cats around here because of you.”
After listening to Xiaobai’s explanation, Cheng Jianian finally learned the truth.
When the original owner of this body had been bullied by a group of cats, Shen Yunmiao had happened to pass by on her way to a tutoring job and rescued her.
That was how Shen Yunmiao first became concerned about the stray cats in the area.
At first, she probably hadn’t intended to do so many good deeds.
But she discovered that if she didn’t feed every cat, this little white cat would never get anything to eat.
So she set up multiple feeding spots.
Gradually, many other people were inspired by her and also began feeding the cats.
That was why there were now so many stray cats in this neighborhood.
Cheng Jianian sighed inwardly.
What a twisted twist of fate.
The moment she transmigrated, the vicious supporting female character had become the heroine’s favorite cat.
What kind of absurd situation was this?
Were mortal enemies supposed to become owner and pet?
The thought gave Cheng Jianian goosebumps.
She quickly started moving her body, intending to figure out where she was first before finding her own body.
At the very least, she wanted to stay somewhere nearby, just in case something unexpected happened.
Xiaobai had no idea that her good friend had already died.
She happily followed Cheng Jianian, eager to look for food together.
Cheng Jianian couldn’t be bothered to chase her away.
The two cats slowly wandered through the narrow alleys.
This was an old district.
Everything was run-down.
The walls were stained with weathered patches of decay, gray mixed with black, and countless advertisements covered nearly every available surface.
Xiaobai timidly said,
“Let’s not go any farther. This is where those dogs live.”
“Look! Cats!”
“Why is one so pretty while the other is so dirty?”
“Who cares? Didn’t you say you wanted meat? If we catch them, we can eat them.”
The childish voices rose and fell in the distance.
Cheng Jianian looked up.
They weren’t dogs.
They were humans.
Beside her, Xiaobai became even more frightened.
Chapter 3
My Wife, There Are Cats Bullying Me, Wuwu~
“Let’s run! I remember they burned that gray cat with cigarette butts last time. Its whole body was covered in burn marks,” Xiaobai said fearfully.
Cheng Jianian wasn’t stupid.
Even though she had spent years as the proud and aloof President Xiao Cheng, she clearly understood that times had changed.
She was now the fish on the chopping block.
Refusing to run would simply mean she thought the life she had picked up wasn’t precious enough.
The two cats immediately bolted.
They sprinted with all four legs, kicking up gusts of wind.
Fortunately, the children had still been some distance away.
Running as desperately as they did, they quickly left them behind.
Only after reaching the next intersection did they dare stop to catch their breath.
Xiaobai lamented sadly,
“The world is so unfair to us. If only we could become humans.”
Cheng Jianian sighed.
“Humans have troubles too.”
Take herself, for example.
Even though countless people believed she stood at the very top of society, her life was still full of frustrations.
Still…
At least humans didn’t have to worry about staying alive every single day.
Xiaobai asked,
“But at least humans get enough to eat, right?”
Cheng Jianian neither agreed nor disagreed.
She simply lowered her head.
“Let’s go back first.”
Before Xiaobai could answer, another chorus of meows rang out.
“Didn’t I already tell you two ugly freaks not to come onto my territory again?”
The voice came from above.
Looking up, Cheng Jianian saw a completely black cat crouching on a rooftop, not a single stray white hair on its body.
Without question, this had to be the cat that had bitten the original owner of this body to death.
Cheng Jianian had no intention of indulging such a bully.
She remained coldly silent.
Xiaobai immediately began trembling again.
“I’m sorry. We didn’t mean to. We’ll leave right away. Please don’t hit us anymore.”
The black cat sneered.
“Spineless coward. You’re completely worthless. Is begging all you know how to do?”
Cheng Jianian had never suffered such humiliation.
The combination of old and new grudges made her want to unsheathe her claws.
Whether she could win or not didn’t matter.
She would at least make this black cat pay a price.
President Xiao Cheng had always possessed a cold temper and had never been someone easy to provoke.
She had inherited her mother’s business talent and looked down on everyone in the business world while building an incredibly successful career.
Those self-important CEOs all feared her.
There was no reason a mere stray cat should be able to threaten her now.
But…
Shen Yunmiao’s words before leaving echoed in her ears.
Cheng Jianian knew that, no matter how reluctant she was to admit it, Shen Yunmiao was her best chance of returning to human society.
She only needed to endure for one more day.
Tomorrow Shen Yunmiao would come take her away.
Just endure it.
Forcing herself to swallow her pride, she apologized.
“I’m sorry. We really didn’t mean to. Please let us go.”
The black cat stepped closer and sniffed her.
The experience made Cheng Jianian, who had only recently become a cat, deeply uncomfortable.
She forced herself not to back away.
Soon, the black cat let out another sneer.
“That human fed you again, didn’t she? She really treats you well.”
It lazily licked one of its paws.
“I’ll let you off this time. But tonight, when that human comes to feed you again, you’re not allowed to show up.”
It was obvious.
The black cat wanted Shen Yunmiao’s affection as well.
A surge of irritation immediately rose inside Cheng Jianian.
She shot Xiaobai a meaningful glance.
The very next second, just as the black cat lowered its freshly licked paw, Cheng Jianian lashed out.
Her claws slashed straight across its black neck.
The black cat had never expected her to attack.
Caught completely off guard, its neck was scratched hard enough for several drops of blood to appear.
Instantly enraged, it let out a low growl and crouched into a fighting stance.
But its enemies had already fled far away.
The black cat started to chase them, only to hear the voices of several children behind it.
How annoying.
Those rotten brats again.
With a light leap, the black cat sprang onto the wall and temporarily spared the two outrageously bold white cats.
Meanwhile, Cheng Jianian and Xiaobai continued running for their lives.
They had no idea the black cat had already stopped chasing them.
Terrified that it might catch up, they kept sprinting as fast as their legs could carry them.
