Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 216 A Little Bit Reverses the Heavenly Gang!

"Your father?"

Chen Nian looked at Xia Qiyue with some surprise.

This was the first time Xia Qiyue had brought up her family after spending so much time together.

He had never inquired about her family situation, nor did he intend to do so at this moment; he was only asking out of concern.

"Do you need my help?"

"No need, no need, it's nothing."

Xia Qiyue waved her hands repeatedly, her tone relaxed, but the subtle fluctuation in her eyes did not escape Chen Nian's notice.

She smiled and said, "He's probably just passing by and thought he'd drop by. The courtyard can't be left unattended, so you can keep watch over it."

"okay!"

Chen Nian waved her hand magnanimously: "Then I'll grant you the leave! You're welcome!"

Xia Qiyue immediately rolled her eyes at him.

"How dare you say that!"

"Since I started working with you—no, since I started collaborating with you—have I ever had a proper vacation? And you still have the nerve to ask!"

"Still on holiday?" Chen Nian pointed around confidently.

"Look at this environment, this air quality, and then look at your colleagues—"

He pointed to Xue Aotian and Yingzai chasing and playing in the distance.

"They all enjoy the same benefits as national-level security personnel!"

"This kind of blissful life is something others can't buy no matter how much money they have. You live like this every day. Isn't this the ultimate paid vacation plus version?"

"That's true"

Xia Qiyue tilted her head, looked at the majestic snow-capped mountains in the distance, then at the vibrant courtyard and the rare feline in front of her, and chuckled: "That's true~!"

"But that's no excuse for exploiting your best employees!"

"While I was gone, Xue Aotian's cleaning was all your responsibility!"

"But don't worry."

Her tone became serious: "Even if I'm not physically present, I'll still handle the backend maintenance of the live streaming account promptly!"

"I definitely won't neglect my work!"

Xia Qiyue patted her chest and assured him.

"You're so dedicated!" Chen Nian burst into tears on the spot!
Such employees—no, such partners—are practically impossible to find in this society!
Thank you for that rainy night!

Thank you, Xiao Lan!

"Don't give me that!" Xia Qiyue smiled, then added a little embarrassedly, "It's a deal! You can't take this opportunity to deduct my salary! It's not that I care about the money, I just want something to prove my abilities to my dad."

Her voice gradually faded.

Chen Nian immediately stopped joking, stood up straight, and said solemnly, "Don't worry, not a single point will be deducted! Besides, we're a team! We'll stand together through thick and thin!"

After helping her family pay off their debts, Chen Nian's desire for money faded.

He has very low material desires.

All I ask for is for my family to be healthy, for my friends to stay close, for my cats to keep me company, and for me to share knowledge about cats with more people.

These days, this life is not just meeting the standards, it's exceeding them!

He owns more than one cat.

They're just a bunch of state security officers!
How can one seek justice in this matter?

"Anyway," Chen Nian patted her chest, "don't worry, I'll always be your strongest support!"

Amidst the laughter and chatter, it was time to depart.

Xia Qiyue carried only a simple backpack, then took the SUV keys from Chen Nian, deftly opened the car door, and sat in the driver's seat.

Fastening the seatbelt and putting on sunglasses were all done in one smooth motion, exuding a cool and confident vibe.

She rolled down the car window and waved to Chen Nian, who was holding Xue Aotian: "Let's go! I'll be back in a few days, don't worry!"

With a roar of the engine, the powerful off-road vehicle sped away, leaving everyone in its dust.

Chen Nian touched her nose: "I think he's kind of handsome."

Xue Aotian stared in the direction the car had left and whimpered.

Chen Nian lowered her head and rubbed her chin against the soft fur on its forehead: "Don't worry, your human will be back soon."

Chen Nian watched the car until it became a tiny black dot before turning back to the suddenly quiet courtyard.

"Let's go, you should go to class too."

oooo~
Xia Qiyue drove at high speed and arrived at a stylish guesthouse in the neighboring county.

A tall, middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back in front of the door.

It was Xia Qiyue's father, Xia Qin.

"Pshaw, nobody's watching anyway, why bother posing?"

Xia Qiyue parked the car and looked at her father, who maintained an imposing aura even from behind, and rolled her eyes helplessly.

A sudden pang of regret swept through her mind.

"If I had known, I wouldn't have been so soft-hearted as to agree to accompany him the day before yesterday. I should have just let him play by himself."

But since she was already there, Xia Qiyue took a deep breath, unbuckled her seatbelt, got out of the car, and strode towards Xia Qin.

Xia Qin had already noticed this rugged off-road vehicle.

Known daughter Moruofu.

How could he not know Xia Qiyue's style and what kind of car she likes to drive!
Sure enough, seeing his daughter get out of the car nimbly and walk briskly towards him, Xia Qin stopped maintaining his composure and turned to greet her.

"dad."

Xia Qiyue called out as a greeting.

This was the first time the father and daughter had met in a long time.

"Um"

Xia Qin carefully examined his daughter, his gaze complex.

Following Chen Nian on his journey across the plateau, Xia Qiyue's changes were obvious. She had lost some of the spoiled air of a city girl, her skin was slightly darker, but her eyes were brighter and more determined, and she exuded a vibrant energy.

Xia Qiyue called out once and then fell silent.

She was also looking at her father.

His appearance seemed unchanged, still serious and upright, except that the white hair at his temples seemed to have grown thicker.

The barrage of questions she had anticipated did not materialize.

Under Xia Qiyue's slightly stunned gaze, Xia Qin stepped forward, took off his coat, and gently draped it over his daughter's shoulders.

"You're such a grown-up, don't you know there's a big temperature difference between day and night? Take care to keep warm."

His deep voice carried an undeniable concern.

The sudden warmth and long-lost, non-critical care left Xia Qiyue somewhat at a loss.

She suddenly felt.

My father has changed quite a bit.

If it were in the past, his first question would probably have been when he was going to return to the company.

After draping her daughter in her coat, Xia Qin turned and walked back into the guesthouse.

"Let's go, you're in charge of making arrangements for my two days off. It'll also be a good opportunity to tell me how you've been doing lately, and..."

He paused, then casually added, "That young man named Chen Nian."

"???"

Upon hearing Chen Nian's name, Xia Qiyue instantly became alert. Perhaps her father wasn't on a random trip at all, but was actually after Chen Nian!

Without thinking too much, she wrapped her clothes tighter around herself and hurriedly followed.

The tone was warning:

"Dad! I'm telling you, you're not allowed to make a move on Chen Nian! I found out about him first! He's mine! An important business partner!"

Xia Qin: "?"

The next morning.

Chen Nian woke up to the familiar sounds of "sleeping on a large rock" and "arms wrapped in seal," and, still half asleep, led Xue Aotian and Yingzai downstairs. She habitually called out to the kitchen, "July, breakfast is ready."

The words stopped abruptly.

The kitchen was quiet and deserted; there was no sign of the beautiful figure in an apron bustling about, only the faint hum of the refrigerator.

Chen Nian was stunned for a moment before she suddenly remembered that Xia Qiyue had taken leave.

He reached out and took Xue Aotian off his body, stretched his wrists, and walked towards the refrigerator, intending to cook for himself.

"Let me see what I should do."

Chen Nian opened the refrigerator.

He was instantly shocked by how full the food was, neatly categorized and arranged.

"Good heavens! So many?!"

He then noticed a sticky note on the refrigerator door.

Above is Xia Qiyue's neat and slightly playful handwriting:

—Since I'll be away for two days, I specially filled the fridge with all your favorite foods. Let's cook for ourselves! ~^▽^
Looking at the cute expression on the note, Chen Nian couldn't help but smile.

She's so thoughtful!
I cried to death!
With so many ingredients, Chen Nian was in a great mood and made a few simple breakfasts that she and her cat could share.

Just as they were eating, a series of rapid scratching sounds suddenly came from outside the courtyard gate, accompanied by Dian Dian's unique, drawn-out meows.

"Dian Dian?"

"Why is it here so early today?" Chen Nian asked in surprise, and walked over to open the door with a piece of bread in her mouth.

As soon as the door opened, Dian Dian nimbly darted in.

Chen Nian looked down and saw that Dian Dian had something in its mouth, and the little thing was struggling and making a low 'wah' sound.

At the same time, a strange fragrance wafted over.

When Chen Nian saw what it was, the bread slice was so startled that it fell to the ground.

"Fuck!"

"Dian Dian, are you trying to rebel against the Heavenly Gang?!"

(A dark and windy night for petting cats~)

(End of this chapter)