You tricked me into raising your son? You'll divorce me and become my aunt.

It's Shao Xun.

The man was dressed in a simple white casual outfit. He had a handsome face, a gentle and mild temperament, and clean and smooth lines on his profile. His eyes were as tender as water as he looked down at the kitten.

Ruan Ning never expected to meet him here.

Shao Xun seemed to notice the commotion and turned to look.

Upon seeing that the person who arrived was Ruan Ning, Shao Xun smiled faintly and gently, "You've come."

"Brother Shao Xun, what are you doing here?" Ruan Ning asked in surprise.

Shao Xun smiled slightly at her, "I was passing by here after class when I heard a cat meowing, so I thought I'd come and see if it was your cat, and it really is."

The man looked at the little white cat in front of him with gentle eyes, clearly showing that he really liked the kitten.

"When I first called it, it ran away in fear, so I went to the neighborhood and bought it some cat treats to coax it out."

Ruan Ning felt a soft spot in her heart, smiled, and said, "Thank you, Brother Shao Xun."

After three days apart, the little guy looked noticeably disheveled.

Its once fluffy, clean, and snow-white fur was now covered in dust, with the hair on its forehead and back appearing grayish. Its delicate and beautiful face was also smudged, no longer resembling its former soft and exquisite appearance.

It was still a round little thing, obediently squatting on the ground, tilting its head back, and eating the cat treat that Shao Xun handed it to it in small bites.

The little guy doesn't seem to be injured and is in relatively stable condition.

Compared to her lively and active nature at home, she now appears somewhat timid and reserved.

Ruan Ning, who had been tense for three days, relaxed considerably at this moment. A bittersweet warmth welled up in her heart, and her eyes became slightly hot.

She moved very quietly, afraid of disturbing the kitten that had finally calmed down, and slowly approached Tangyuan.

Tangyuan heard the noise, stopped eating, twitched its pointed little ears, and turned to look at Ruan Ning.

The moment it saw its owner, the little guy's eyes lit up. It no longer cared about the cat treat in its mouth and stumbled towards Ruan Ning with its short legs, its soft "meows" delicate and aggrieved.

Ruan Ning immediately squatted down, opened her arms, and hugged the dirty little dumpling into her arms.

"Tangyuan, you're finally back! You scared me to death! I'm so sorry, Mommy didn't protect you well..."

The little one clung tightly to her, burying his head in her arms, his soft cries sounding very aggrieved, and his tiny body trembling slightly.

Ruan Ning gently stroked its dirty, messy fur.

My fingertips gently stroked its back, and my heart ached with a bittersweet feeling.

"Don't be afraid, Mom has found you," she murmured softly.

Shao Xun stood up and put away the remaining cat treats in his hand.

He paused, looked at the kitten's dirty body, and said, "The kitten is a bit dirty. I have a friend who owns a pet shop. I'll take you there to give it a bath and check its health."

"You've gone to so much trouble," Ruan Ning said somewhat embarrassedly.

"No trouble at all." Shao Xun shook his head slightly, his smile gentle. "I happen to be free right now."

Shao Xun's car was parked in the parking lot outside the park.

He gentlemanly opened the passenger door and waited for Ruan Ning to sit down with the kitten before walking back to the driver's seat and starting the car.

The car air freshener's subtle woody scent lingers in the air.

Tangyuan was held securely in Ruan Ning's arms.

The little one had just finished eating and was very well-behaved, curling up obediently in its owner's arms, occasionally rubbing its little head against her palm, showing a strong sense of dependence.

About ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of a pet store.

Ruan Ning looked up at the window and paused slightly.

This pet store is not your average pet shop that you can find anywhere in the bustling city center.

It is a detached house located in a villa area.

It's a pet shop converted from a detached villa.

The exterior features a minimalist, sophisticated gray design, complemented by large floor-to-ceiling windows and surrounded by exquisite green landscaping, creating a clean and tidy courtyard.

Shao Xun noticed the surprise in her eyes.

She explained softly, "This is a members-only private pet shop, only open to exclusive members. It offers a high degree of privacy and professionalism, and the equipment is top-notch in the industry."

Ruan Ning nodded.

No wonder it looks completely different from a regular pet store from the outside.

Such an elegant and luxurious environment is indeed incomparable to stores catering to the general public.

The two walked into the store side by side.

The moment you push open the door, a clean and refreshing shampoo and body care fragrance wafts towards you.

The store's interior design is minimalist, with a spacious and airy feel, and each area is neatly divided.

The pet grooming area, boarding area, pet play area, and health check area are all fully equipped. The floor is spotless, and the pet supplies on display are all high-end imported brands on the market, exuding sophistication everywhere.

The store staff had been notified in advance, and upon seeing the two enter, they immediately stepped forward to greet them gently and warmly.

"Mr. Shao, you've arrived."

The shop assistant's gaze fell on the glutinous rice ball in Ruan Ning's arms, her eyes softened, and she smiled and praised, "This kitten is so cute, what's its name?"

Ruan Ning smiled slightly, lowered her head and gently stroked the head of the kitten in her arms, "Its name is Tangyuan."

Tangyuan stayed obediently close to its owner, not daring to move around.

Shao Xun gently instructed the shop assistant, "Could you please help me with a wash and treatment, and then do a physical examination to check for any stress or injuries?"

"Okay, we've already arranged for a personal care specialist and a doctor to examine you," the clerk replied.

Just as the group was having a brief conversation, someone came down the stairs with a dog.

Ruan Ning turned her head and the first thing she saw was a Czechoslovakian wolfhound with a very good appearance.

The dog has a strong and upright physique, glossy fur, intelligent eyes, and a cool and aloof demeanor, making it look extremely intimidating.

The gaze slowly moved upwards.

It was a man holding a rope with long, pale, bony hands and a tall, hard figure.

Further up, Ruan Ning saw that familiar, aloof, and deeply defined face, and her heart skipped a beat.

It's Jin Xiuhan.

Ruan Ning didn't have much contact with him, and in the few times they did meet, she was always in a sorry state.

Ruan Ning herself loves dogs and has always been unable to resist gentle and loyal canines.

But looking at the massive Czechoslovakian wolfhound, my first reaction wasn't affection, but wariness.

Because she was holding Tangyuan, who had just returned from wandering and was extremely insecure.

Sure enough, the next second, Ruan Ning felt the kitten, which had been nestled peacefully in her arms, tense up.

Tangyuan's small body trembled violently, its fur bristling instantly. Its little head buried itself tightly in Ruan Ning's chest, its limbs gripping her clothes tightly, and its body shaking uncontrollably.

This is a typical extreme stress response.

Three days of wandering outdoors had already made the little guy even more timid and sensitive.

Upon encountering a large, unfamiliar dog, Xiao Tangyuan was startled and became stressed.

Ruan Ning's heart tightened, and she immediately turned around, her back facing the direction of the stairwell, tightly protecting the kitten in her arms in front of her, completely blocking the little guy's view.

She gently pressed her palm against the kitten's trembling back, soothing it tenderly again and again, and coaxing it softly, "Don't be afraid, Tangyuan is not afraid, it's far away and won't hurt you."

The shop assistant immediately took out a stress spray and sprayed it on the cat, and then gave the kitten some medicine.

The other shop assistants saw Jin Xiuhan come downstairs and greeted him with a smile and respect: "Mr. Jin."

The Czech wolfhound stopped in its tracks when it saw Ruan Ning suddenly turn around and avoid it.

It seemed to understand the human's evasiveness and also sensed the kitten's fear.

The Czech wolfhound's head, which had been raised, slowly drooped, and its upright back collapsed.

Jin Xiuhan lowered his eyes and glanced indifferently at his beloved dog, whose head had suddenly drooped.

The man parted his thin lips slightly, his voice deep and magnetic: "Useless."