novelaction Chapter 120 The Cat Returns 4
Chapter 120 The Cat Returns 4
Yi Changfan gently shook his head. "It's okay, Mengqi. I've thought it through. I believe I can take care of myself and Momo." His tone was firm.
Zhou Mengqi gently bit her lip and said softly, "Changfan, since you're worried about Momo getting hurt, why don't you let me raise it? I really like it."
And after it comes with me, I'll talk to Zeyu and ask him not to make things difficult for Momo.
In the past, Yi Changfan would usually grant Zhou Mengqi's requests, but for some reason, this time when he heard Zhou Mengqi want Momo, he felt unusually agitated.
He didn't want to hand Momo over to anyone, not even Zhou Mengqi.
Yi Changfan still had a smile on his lips, but there was a hint of detachment in his eyes. He refused, saying, "I'm sorry, Mengqi, I want to raise Momo myself. Besides, I have graduated and am capable of working and taking care of myself, so I will definitely move out of the Yi family."
His voice was calm, but it carried an undeniable firmness.
Zhou Mengqi's smile froze on her face, and she looked at Yi Changfan with some confusion.
In her memory, Yi Changfan had always been a gentle and easy-going person who had never rejected her so directly before.
After a long while, she managed a weak smile and said, "Changfan, I... I just really like Momo, I don't mean anything else. Since you insist, let's just forget about it."
But Changfan, even if you move, we'll still be good friends, right?
Zhou Mengqi stared intently at Yi Changfan, awaiting his answer. Her hands unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, and her body tensed slightly, as if Yi Changfan's answer was the key to determining her fate.
Upon witnessing this scene, Shen Chumo couldn't help but feel puzzled and confused. Her long tail unconsciously began to sway, just like a small broom.
Why is Zhou Mengqi so concerned about Yi Changfan's response? Is it simply because she's worried about losing a backup option she can call upon anytime? Or is there some other, more important reason?
Looking at Zhou Mengqi's appearance, Yi Changfan felt a little sorry for her, but he did not change his mind.
He gently stroked Shen Chumo's fur and said, "Mengqi, don't overthink it. I just care about Momo. We're still friends."
Zhou Mengqi visibly relaxed after hearing Yi Changfan's answer. The tension on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a bright smile.
Zhou Mengqi said coquettishly, "That's good, Changfan. I thought you would ignore me because of this."
Yi Changfan smiled and said, "How could that be? Mengqi, we've known each other for so long, we won't quarrel over such a small thing."
Shen Chumo meowed softly in Yi Changfan's arms, as if to say she was sleepy.
Yi Changfan looked down at Shen Chumo, gently scratched her chin, and then said to Zhou Mengqi, "Mengqi, I plan to start looking for a place in the next few days. Once I've moved out and settled down, you can come to me if you need anything."
Zhou Mengqi nodded. "Okay, Changfan, take good care of yourself while you're out there all by yourself."
After the door closed, Zhou Mengqi's smile vanished. She had originally thought she held a certain place in Yi Changfan's heart.
But now even finding a stray cat is more important than her. Zhou Mengqi lowered her head, a barely perceptible shadow of gloom flashing in her eyes.
Zhou Mengqi took a deep breath and walked upstairs to the second floor, which seemed to lead directly to Yi Zeyu's room.
The next day, Yi Changfan went out early in the morning to look for a place to live. Before leaving, he carefully instructed Shen Chumo, "Momo, you stay home and wait for me to come back. You must not leave this room."
His eyes were full of worry, as if the Yi family were a terrible swamp, and he was afraid that Shen Chumo would be harmed.
Shen Chumo let out a soft meow and nudged him with her paw, "Okay, okay, you can go now."
But Yi Changfan mistakenly thought that Shen Chumo was reluctant to part with him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
He hugged Shen Chumo and stroked her repeatedly, which angered Shen Chumo so much that she opened her mouth to bite him. He hugged her, but he dared to touch her inappropriately.
Seeing that Shen Chumo was angry, Yi Changfan smiled and said, "Momo, I'll be back soon."
After Yi Changfan left, Shen Chumo slept in the room for a while. When she woke up, she wandered around aimlessly.
She jumped onto the windowsill and looked out at the view.
The Yi family's garden was very large, filled with all kinds of flowers, plants and trees. At this moment, the flowers in the garden swayed gently in the breeze, as if they were dancing.
A curious light flickered in Shen Chumo's eyes, which were like black gemstones, just like a bright star shining in the night sky.
Just then, a beautiful butterfly fluttered past her eyes, and Shen Chumo was immediately captivated. An excited expression appeared on her face, and her body instinctively began to sway. She had only one thought in her mind: "I must catch this butterfly!"
Shen Chumo raised her front paws and laboriously pried open a small crack in the window. Then, she used all her strength to squeeze out through the narrow gap.
Her little body writhed and twisted, her soft fur brushing against the window frame. She was oblivious to the danger of getting stuck; her mind was completely absorbed in the image of that butterfly.
Sure enough, just as people often say, cats are made of water and can easily pass through any narrow space. Shen Chumo was like a flexible stream of water, smoothly passing through the window crack.
Yi Changfan's room was on the first floor. Shen Chumo jumped directly onto the lawn, and the tips of the grass gently brushed against her stomach, bringing a slight tickling sensation.
The moment her paws touched the grass, she immediately arched her back and stared intently at the butterfly.
The butterfly seemed oblivious to the approaching danger, still leisurely fluttering among the flowers not far away.
Shen Chumo lowered her body, like a young hunter preparing to pounce, and quietly approached the butterfly. Her tail swayed gently, as if controlling her balance, and she took each step carefully, afraid of startling the butterfly.
Shen Chumo seized the opportunity and pounced forward suddenly. The butterfly was startled and took flight, which in turn startled a group of butterflies in the flower bushes. The butterflies were like scattered colorful musical notes, fluttering their wings and flying high.
They surrounded Shen Chumo, forming a colorful vortex.
Shen Chumo gazed at a swarm of butterflies, her ears twitching slightly, her body pounding with excitement. She chased after them across the lawn, completely absorbed in the moment. Was this the joy of becoming a cat?!
She would dart to the left one moment and leap to the right the next, rolling around on the lawn like a tireless little ball of fluff. Her tail was held high, swaying back and forth in the air with her movements.
Yi Zeyu was enjoying afternoon tea in the garden with his coffee when he turned around and saw this scene. He was a little stunned and asked, "What is this?"