Why bother with dating when you already have a cat?

The wealthy woman, Xiao Youqian, blinked, then belatedly nodded, "Oh, I see. Since you've already given it all, how much of this will you actually receive?"

"The platform will split it 50/50." Ai Qing felt a pang of heartache when she said this. "You might as well just give it to me directly."

Ten thousand yuan! He only earned ten thousand yuan in royalties from his last book.

"It's not like you'd accept money from me." Xiao Youqian laughed and patted his shoulder. "Alright, alright, what's wrong with me supporting a book I like? Just remember to update more chapters."

"Can I add it after I've already listed it? It'll be listed next Friday."

"Sure, just don't forget." Xiao Youqian nodded in satisfaction.

"Anyway, thank you very much." Ai Qing scratched her head a little embarrassedly. "The Silver Alliance will give a site-wide red notification, which can be considered a way to attract traffic by spending money, and it will also help the performance of my book."

"It's good that it's useful." Xiao Youqian tossed her phone. "If you get good grades on this book, you'll be able to keep renting a place outside, right? Keep it up."

"I'll treat you to a big meal once this book makes money."

"Haha, I'll remember that." Xiao Youqian covered her mouth and laughed. "But I'm also very grateful to you. You brought me good sales again today. There are so many stray cats in the neighborhood, I'm a little embarrassed to accept your grandma's money."

"What's the big deal?" Ai Qing waved her hand. "They can't take their money with them when they die. It would be a waste not to spend it on themselves and enjoy some spiritual pleasure. Isn't retirement money meant for consumption?"

Ai Qing never considered the money of her grandparents, parents, or children as her own.

They raised me to adulthood, and the resources they invested over twenty years are already an immense debt of gratitude.

It would be too embarrassing if he couldn't support himself after graduating from university.

As for the money of parents and grandparents, they should be allowed to enjoy life themselves, instead of thinking all day about saving it for future generations.

Grandma has always loved kittens, so spending a little money on them is no big deal.

In my free time, I dance with the women in my neighborhood, participate in community management at the neighborhood committee, and feed stray cats in the evening. This is what makes my life fulfilling.

The small supermarket run by my grandparents gets a lot of customers because it's located at the entrance of our residential complex.

The monthly income is not low, and even if you include Ai Qing's parents' income, the two elderly people's daily expenses are far from enough to cover it all.

“Your idea is quite unique.” Xiao Youqian shook her head, looking at Ai Qing with a hint of surprise. “But I feel it’s also related to your family’s educational philosophy.”

Thinking about Ai Zhongguo's previous actions and then about the apartment Ai Qing is currently renting, Xiao Youqian smiled knowingly and suddenly understood.

The two walked towards the gate of the residential area. When they were almost there, Ai Qing noticed that the supermarket across the street was still lit up. She stopped, thought for a moment, and said to Xiao Youqian:

"Sister Qian, I'm going to the supermarket to get some snacks. Do you want anything?"

"No need, snacking makes you gain weight easily," Xiao Youqian said, then thought for a moment, "Do you have sanitary napkins? Could you get me two packs?"

“Okay, you can go back first then. I’ll bring it to you later.” Ai Qing said, walking across the street.

Xiao Youqian didn't stand on ceremony with him, waved her hand, and walked home.

After seeing Xiao Youqian off, Ai Qing walked to the entrance of her own supermarket and glanced inside.

It's already past 10 p.m., and there's still some time before closing at 11 p.m.

At times like these, Lang Xiangying and Ai Lisong would stay in the supermarket, one doing the accounting and the other restocking.

However, Ai Zhongguo was also there today, probably because he hasn't found a job yet and came to help restock.

"Why are you out so late?" Ai Zhongguo asked when he saw Ai Qing come in while he was helping out at the shelves.

"I came out with Wu Yong and the others, and we were on our way home, so I stopped by to check on things," Ai Qing said.

When he tells his family he's going out to play, he always says he's going with Wu Yong. Although his parents know that Kong Fugui will also be there, putting Wu Yong first gives people a sense of honesty and reliability.

I feel relatively at ease.

Saying that Confucius gave back to Confucius would have the opposite effect.

"Do you want to take some food back?" Lang Xiangying asked. "You like Want Want milk, take a case of it. There are also potato chips, you like cucumber flavor, take them."

"Grandma understands me best." Ai Qing smiled and went over, taking a big bag of snacks without any hesitation.

Ai Zhongguo, who was standing next to him, shook his head and said, "You're always cooped up at home and never go out to exercise. You should eat less snacks, or you'll gain weight and then you won't be able to find a wife."

"Dad, have you found a job yet?" Ai Qing asked with concern. "If all else fails, you can try writing novels."

"Go away, go away." Ai Zhongguo's face darkened immediately, and he ignored him. "Get out of here, you're so annoying."

While Ai Zhongguo wasn't paying attention to her, Ai Qing quickly went to the household goods section and grabbed two packs of sanitary napkins.

After much deliberation, I took another bag.

"Why are you taking a sanitary napkin?" Although Ai Zhongguo said he was annoying, he was still observing his son's movements out of the corner of his eye. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but ask.

"Sister Qian said she was short of sanitary napkins and asked me to bring a few packs over," Ai Qing said, taking the sanitary napkins with her.

Two packs for Sister Qian.

Keep a bag at home.

I just don't know if I'll ever need it.

It's been almost a month and a half, and Xiaoyu doesn't seem to have gotten her period yet.

So does that mean she's incapable of getting pregnant?

Chapter 52 The Almighty Cat Girl’s First Step

After delivering sanitary napkins to Xiao Youqian, Ai Qing turned and walked home.

To Ai Qing's surprise, Xiao Yu didn't open the door for him when he returned home this time.

It's been a long time since I opened the door myself; it feels a bit strange.

Are you already asleep?

Thinking this, Ai Qing placed her hand on the doorknob, scanned her fingerprint, and opened the door.

The lights in the living room were off, and the room was dimly lit.

In this environment, Ai Qing could vaguely hear the sound of water coming from the kitchen.

To be honest, it's a bit eerie and scary.

Ai Qing quickly turned on the living room light and looked towards the kitchen, where she saw Xiao Yu, dressed in a dress, standing inside.

Upon closer inspection, I discovered that she was clumsily washing the dishes.

Ai Qing: What are you doing?

"Hmm?" Xiaoyu had clearly heard Ai Qing's footsteps long ago. She turned to look at him, then looked down, gathered her thoughts, and tried to express herself, "Wash, wash, wait for you to make, delicious food."

Seeing how sensible she was now, Ai Qing felt inexplicably gratified. She reached out and patted her head to encourage her, but still chuckled and said, "Then why don't you turn on the light? Can you see clearly?"

“I can see clearly.” Xiaoyu looked puzzled, not understanding what Ai Qing meant. In her view, not having the lights on didn’t affect her vision.

Looking at Xiaoyu's heterochromatic eyes, Ai Qing belatedly realized, "Oh, right, your eyes are just like your ears and tail."

"But it's better to turn on the lights in the future, otherwise it's a bit scary."

When Ai Qing heard noises from the kitchen when she entered the house, she thought a thief had broken in.

After giving her instructions, Ai Qing glanced at Xiao Yu's work and shook her head with a smile.

Xiaoyu hadn't been in the kitchen much before, and Aiqing was afraid she would cause trouble, so she usually kept the kitchen door closed.

So all the little fish knows is to put water in the dishwashing pan, and that's about it.

"Let me teach you," Ai Qing said. "You use this dish soap to wash dishes, just like you use hand soap to wash your hands, remember?"

"Squeeze it on like this, then rub it with this, and you'll see, the foam comes out."

"Only by scrubbing off all the food scraps and dirt from the bowls, chopsticks, and plates, and then rinsing them with clean water, can you truly say you've washed the dishes."

Under Ai Qing's guidance, Xiao Yu diligently began washing the dishes.

Seeing her so earnest and meticulous, Ai Qing couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

If things continue like this, will he be able to stay at home and be a hands-off boss, enjoying the services that the cat-eared girl provides for him?

If I buy another maid outfit, wouldn't that complete the set?

You don't even need cat ears.

Little Fish has now learned to open doors, go to the toilet by himself, and even helps him wash dishes.

If we try a little harder, could we help him clean?

Even teach her to cook?

From now on, Ai Qing won't have to do housework or cook. She just needs to focus on writing to earn money and support her family. The rest can be left to Xiao Yu.

Isn't it beautiful?

Ai Qing was immersed in his beautiful fantasy, while Xiao Yu had already placed the clean dishes and chopsticks on the table next to him. She looked up at Ai Qing, tugged at his sleeve, and whispered, "It's delicious, it's delicious, I want some."

Reminded by Xiaoyu's call, Aiqing put the washed dishes back in the cupboard, then pulled Xiaoyu out of the kitchen and into the living room.

"I'll make you something delicious tomorrow. Try some snacks today." Ai Qing looked at the big bag of snacks she had brought back and picked out a bag of cucumber-flavored potato chips.

Snacks shouldn't be eaten in excess. After taking the potato chips, I put the rest of the Aiqing in the cupboard to eat later.

"Let's go." Ai Qing took the potato chips and walked towards the bedroom, with Xiao Yu following happily behind.

After a period of learning and adaptation, Xiaoyu's walking has gradually become more steady.

Except for not being able to walk too fast, he is basically no different from an ordinary person.

After getting used to walking, even when she turned back into a kitten, Xiaoyu would occasionally stand up on her own two feet without realizing it, which made Ai Qing laugh a little. Suddenly, she thought of the female protagonist in her book.

However, it's the opposite. Because his female lead has been a cat for a long time, she always unconsciously reveals some feline habits after turning back into a human.

"Tell me if you don't like it." Ai Qing sat down at her computer desk, found a political video, and then opened the potato chip package.

Xiaoyu obediently sat down next to Ai Qing, snuggling closer to him, almost leaning her whole body against him, looking at the potato chips he had just opened with curiosity and anticipation.

Ever since tasting the ultimate deliciousness at noon, Xiaoyu can't help but have her eyes light up when she sees Aiqing's usual food, wondering what it tastes like.

In comparison, all those freeze-dried cat treats and dried fish I ate before were such rubbish!

He actually enjoyed eating it the whole time.

"Here, take it yourself." Ai Qing pointed the disassembled part at the small fish and said, "You can just use your hands. I don't need to feed it, do I?"

Xiaoyu didn't stand on ceremony with him. When Ai Qing offered it to her, she tried to put her little hand into the bag and squeeze it hard.