For several days, no one in the neighborhood was looking for a cat.
Mrs. Jiang also inquired during her walks, but no one seed to have lost a cat.
Moreover, the cat Anning picked up was just a local cat, not any kind of expensive breed, so it was likely soone’s unwanted pet.
Since nobody was looking for it, the cat settled down at the Jiang family’s ho.
When Jiang Anping ca ho from school after staying there for two days, she found an extra cat in the house. She was a girl who really liked cats, so she instantly fell in love with it, feeding the small calico cat with lots of food, giving it a bath, and playing with it.
Seeing her happy, Mrs. Jiang dropped the idea of giving the cat away.
Jiang Anping even gave the cat a na: Xiao Hua.
The na was quite plain, and when Jiang Anping chose it, Anning clearly saw a hint of anger and resistance in the cat’s eyes.
Anning just smiled and didn’t say anything.
No matter how resistant Xiao Hua was, it couldn’t win over Jiang Anping.
Jiang Anping picked up Xiao Hua and took it straight into the house.
Anning looked on and then went into the house as well.
She booted up her computer, and Jiang Anping ca over with the cat in her arms.
"Sis, are you still dating that Xiao guy?"
At this mont, Xiao Hua seed particularly well behaved, its curious eyes surveying Anning.
"Yep."
Anning glanced at Jiang Anping and pulled out a small fish treat to tease Xiao Hua.
"I just feel like this might not work out."
Jiang Anping lowered her voice, "You know how our mom is, right? She and Aunt Sun have been quite competitive all these years. If she learns you’re dating a guy from the mountains, she’ll be furious."
When Jiang Anping said this, little Xiao Hua visibly paused.
Anning smiled, "That’s why I need your help to keep it a secret from mom. I’m working hard to earn money now, trying to improve our life. Once we’re not tight on cash, mom might not mind that much anymore. Also, Xiao Yuan is really a decent guy. He’s capable and treats well..."
"But still..."
Jiang Anping still wanted to persuade Anning, "No matter how nice he is to you, niceness can’t be eaten as food. Plus, his family has always been in the mountains. They have outdated views and conservative mindsets that differ from ours. If you two really end up together, can you tolerate his family? Sis, you’re not young anymore, you’ve been through more life experiences than , why are you still so naive?"
Xiao Hua glanced at Jiang Anping.
Maybe it thought Jiang Anping was right; a flicker of agreent passed through its eyes.
Anning chuckled and stroked Jiang Anping’s hair, "Third, I know you’re thinking of , you want to have a good life, and you don’t want to regret anything in the future. But it’s really hard to find soone in life who you like and who likes you back. Since I’ve found him, I shouldn’t let him slip away. Missing out on this one, I might never et soone I love as much again. You don’t want to have regrets, and neither do I. The material needs you’re talking about are important, but I don’t want to give up on the person I like either. Xiao Yuan and I will work hard together. We’ll be just fine."
Jiang Anping started to get anxious.
So Anning whispered to her, "I’ve made up my mind about Xiao Yuan. If I break up with him for money and can’t find soone I like later, what should I do? When I am no longer wanting for money, maybe I won’t be able to find this feeling again. But if I’m with him, we can strive to make money together."
Jiang Anping tilted her head and thought for a long ti, "Okay then, as long as you have decided."
She stroked Xiao Hua’s fur, "Which hospital does Xiao Yuan plan to work at?"
"The dical University Affiliated Hospital." Anning replied while opening a website.
"That hospital is not bad," Jiang Anping smiled, "If he really gets in, it’ll be convenient for our family to see a doctor in the future, especially for headaches and minor illnesses."
"That’s true."
Anning flicked Jiang Anping’s forehead, "If I find a doctor as my boyfriend, it’s like our family has its own family doctor. Think about how much money rich people spend on a family doctor; we’re not losing out at all."
Jiang Anping laughed helplessly: "You’re right if you put it that way."
"How are you getting on with your stuff?"
Anning handed over the list she’d prepared the day before, then took out so other things to assemble.
Jiang Anping frowned: "It’s too hard. I want to do a fashion livestream, but firstly, we don’t have the space at ho, and secondly, it requires lots of clothes. Where am I going to find the money to buy so many clothes?"
Anning thought for a mont: "Around our city, there are so garnt factories, all small brands. I just happen to know a garnt factory owner. Her brand may be niche, but the quality and styles are quite good and suit young people. I’ll get in touch with her and see if there’s anything in their warehouse with slight defects. If there are, I’ll get so for you."
Jiang Anping’s eyes imdiately brightened: "That would work. Those surplus goods are especially cheap, and you can’t tell during a livestream. As long as the styles are good, that’s all that matters."
Anning and Jiang Anping discussed it a bit more before Jiang Anping went into the bathroom to wash up.
Anning then started working.
She planned to earn so more money and then start her own gaming company. Now, she was already working on a ga frawork.
While Anning was working intently, Xiao Hua lay beside her computer, staring straight at the screen with increasing astonishnt in her eyes.
She tilted her head, as if pondering sothing.
After taking her shower, Jiang Anping, in her pajamas, picked up Xiao Hua, "Second sis, I’m going to bed now."
Without turning her head, Anning replied, "Go to sleep first. I’ll rest once I’m done with all this."
Jiang Anping put Xiao Hua down beside her bed, lifted the covers, and lay down. Unable to fall asleep right away, she put on her headphones and began to watch videos on her phone.
While watching, Jiang Anping chuckled softly to herself.
Xiao Hua lay beside her, exceptionally quiet.
Anning stayed busy until almost midnight before going to bed.
As she was getting to sleep, she saw Xiao Hua jump down from Jiang Anping’s bed and quickly claim the computer chair for herself.
Anning didn’t say anything, just went to bed to rest.
On the other side of the city, in a rented room, a very young girl sat on the bed, fuming.
"What’s going on? Where has he gone? I’ve been looking for days and can’t find him. This isn’t right."
The girl grew angrier the more she thought about it: "If he went ho, he should have co to by now. After all, we’ve been together so long, he should’ve fallen in love with ."
No matter how much she racked her brains, she couldn’t understand.
She sat on the bed for a while, then got up to change clothes and was about to leave when her phone rang in her bag.
The girl quickly picked up the call: "Hello, yes."
Soon, a man’s slightly hoarse voice ca through: "Xiao Tiantian, you rember , right? When will you pay back the money you owe ?"
"What money do I owe you?"
Xiao Tiantian was almost shouting in frustration: "Don’t talk nonsense; I’ve never borrowed money from anyone."
The man laughed coldly: "You promised to pay . What, are you going back on your word now? Do you need to remind you? You told before, if I could ruin Jiang Anning’s reputation, you would give a sum of money..."
Xiao Tiantian scread: "That’s not true, there’s no such thing!"
"I have the recording, you know. If you don’t pay up, I’ll go find Jiang Anning," the man threatened.
Xiao Tiantian deflated imdiately: "Don’t ss around, I... wait, recordings can be forged, besides, Jiang Anning is fine now, why should I pay you? You didn’t accomplish anything, and yet you dare ask for money."
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