Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Under the bed sat a small but very agile brown cat. The cat had a strong presence, and after hearing the word "Boss," it gave a reserved "meow."

Hello, little kitten.

Bai Li finally found the cat boss and was extremely happy. He took off the bag from around his neck and placed it in front of the cat boss: "Boss, this is for you."

Cat boss: "Meow."

The protection fee for this period hasn’t come due yet.

Bai Li shook his head: "Meow meow."

It’s not a protection fee, it’s a gift given to you in advance.

Outside, two men—one standing, one sitting—watched silently, the atmosphere tense, all eyes fixed on under the bed.

But the two cats under the bed ignored the humans outside and continued talking among themselves.

After hearing Bai Li’s request, the cat boss glanced down at the “offering” from this little kitten.

"Meow-ao."

I’ve received your request. Tonight I’ll help you find the lost cat.

With the deal made, Bai Li felt reassured. He hung the plastic bag around the cat boss’s neck, then couldn’t help but ask about the cat boss’s breed.

"Black-footed cat."

The cat boss was very proud of his breed and gave a brief lesson to the small kitten in front of him who seemed inexperienced.

Black-footed cats are a type of wild feline. Although the smallest among all wild felines, their attack power is astonishing.

Prey several times their size, like lambs, can become their food.

Bai Li was amazed.

No wonder the boss looks only slightly bigger than him but can still be the leader. Turns out he’s that formidable.

After asking about Mei Mei’s characteristics, the black-footed cat boss waved a paw: "You may leave now. I’ll arrange the cats to gather information."

Bai Li nodded, his eyes full of admiration.

A moment later,

the white little kitten, driven out by the black-footed cat boss, climbed out from under the bed again.

"Meow!"This time, Bai Li finally didn’t ignore Xie Chen, although Xie Chen’s expression had already turned cold.

He stretched out his paw and hugged Xie Chen’s pant leg, starting to climb up.

Halfway up, to avoid scratching Xie Chen with his claws, Bai Li lost his footing, and his round little body was about to fall down the pant leg.

Xie Chen’s eyes flickered slightly, and reflexively he caught the careless little kitten.

“Meow meow.”

Thank you.

Bai Li hugged Xie Chen’s big hand, thanked him, and even rubbed against him.

Yan Cen saw this scene and a barely noticeable trace of envy flashed in his eyes.

After catching the cat, Xie Chen turned and glanced at Yan Cen, saying in a low voice, “I’ll keep an eye on the doctor for you. You take care of your body.”

Yan Cen smiled, “No trouble needed. I’m just stalling time.”

Xie Chen didn’t respond; he didn’t know how to reply.

Fortunately, Yan Cen didn’t plan to have a proper conversation anyway. After a few brief words, Xie Chen left, holding the little kitten in his arms.

“Where are you going now?” Xie Chen asked while walking down the corridor.

Bai Li sighed softly: “Meowwu.”

I’m skipping work today.

He looked a little worried, not knowing if the boss would scold him. That kiln factory person was usually not very friendly; Bai Li at the factory was just an emotionless paw-pressing machine.

Xie Chen listened as Bai Li said he had another job and how busy he was, pressing paws nonstop from morning till night.

Xie Chen pinched his paw, then said, “I’ll put some medicine on it later.”

Bai Li nodded, not refusing.

He wanted to protect his paws well. Only when his paws were healed could his work be stable.

In the private room earlier, Xie Chen’s business partner, seeing him carrying a cat back, said in surprise, “There really are cats here.”

Xie Chen’s previous mention of hearing cat sounds—turns out he really heard them.

“This kitten is quite cute.”

The man smiled: “I have younger siblings at home who love cats and dogs. Want to let him come play at my place?”

“No.”

Xie Chen rejected without a second thought. He sat down, put the little kitten on his lap, and continued talking with the man beside him.Bai Li didn’t understand those bids and auctions. He hadn’t slept all night and had stayed up until now. In Xie Chen’s deep, pleasant voice, his head unconsciously nestled against Xie Chen’s lower abdomen, pressing against him through the layer of clothing as he slept.

Half an hour later.

After Xie Chen finished his conversation and politely declined the other party’s invitation, he took the little kitten to the company.

Bai Li was securely held by Xie Chen, and since he was truly very tired, when he woke up again, it was already several hours later.

During that time, everyone who came to report work to Xie Chen in the office, including secretary Anna, saw the little kitten fast asleep.

The reason was simple—the kitten was clingy. Whenever Xie Chen loosened his hold even a little, Bai Li would groggily look like he was about to wake up.

There was no choice; Xie Chen could only hold on and carry his chubby little body, letting him sleep comfortably.

“Meowao.”

The little kitten woke up, shook his paws, and sat up on Xie Chen’s leg.

He yawned until his eyes were wet, looked up at Xie Chen, and meowed in question:

What time is it now?

Xie Chen glanced at the time: “Six twenty in the evening.”

Upon hearing the time, Bai Li hurried to jump off his leg.

“Meow!”

I still have things to do, I have to go.

He had to ask for leave at the kiln factory, report to Brother Black-Footed Cat, and go under the overpass to see Diandian and Big Grey. It was a busy schedule.

Seeing him wanting to leave, Xie Chen’s expression darkened.

“Li Li.”

He ruffled the little kitten’s head on his leg and casually asked, “If you leave this time, how long will you be back?”

Bai Li thought for a moment. If he successfully found Meimei, he would come back at night.

Except for last night, Bai Li had been climbing Xie Chen’s window every night.

“Meow.”

I’ll come back at night.

Since Xie Chen asked, Bai Li decided to tell the truth and also planned to leave through the front door tonight!

After hearing the answer, Xie Chen still didn’t let him go immediately. He fed him a box of goat milk and some food. When Bai Li’s belly was full and swollen, he finally let him down.

After eating and drinking his fill, Bai Li gave Xie Chen a thankful “chu” kiss.

The kiss was warm in the palm of his hand.Leaving the company, the sky outside was a bit dark but not too dark yet.

Bai Li knew the cat boss was gathering information for him, so he first went to the kiln factory, planning to ask for leave and then come back to accompany the boss to pick up Meimei together.

But when he got to the kiln factory, Bai Li received a thunderous shock.

He was fired.

“Meow?”

Why?

Bai Li looked helplessly at the person who gave him the notice and blankly asked.

“You didn’t come yesterday, it counts as absenteeism. We don’t need you pawing anymore recently.”

Hearing this explanation, Bai Li felt a bit sad. He was unemployed again.

“Meowoo.”

What about my wages?

Without a job, Bai Li wanted to ask for his wages. His pay at the kiln factory wasn’t daily but agreed to be monthly. Just a few days ago, the factory had informed him that as a long-term worker, his wages would be paid monthly.

Wanting to be a long-term worker, Bai Li had agreed at the time.

Long-term workers supposedly had extra benefits each month and good treatment.

“You were absent yesterday, so your wages are fully deducted.”

The person notifying him of the firing said emotionlessly, “Go away, don’t come here again.”

Bai Li: “...”

Bai Li refused to leave.

He tugged on the person’s pants in front of him, urgently saying, “I want my wages. I pawed for many days; you have to pay me.”

“Get lost.”

The person he grabbed kicked him once, “Do you not understand what I’m saying?”

“I told you, your wages are fully deducted. Don’t come again.”

This kitten had pawed a lot; the stock they had was enough to sell.

As for wages, since they said they would pay monthly, they never intended to actually pay.

The kiln factory’s business was bad, the boss was stingy, already saving money everywhere, so he couldn’t bear to pay a little kitten wages.

“I want my wages!”

After being kicked aside, Bai Li hurried back and continued demanding his wages.

He asked for a long time, but in the end, didn’t get a single cent.“Wuwu.”

Bai Li kept looking back as he walked forward, tears dropping steadily.

The heartless boss didn’t pay.

Bai Li was sad, thinking his savings were almost gone, and now with no wages, how would he support his little brothers and himself?

He also didn’t have enough money to buy gifts to bring back to the mountain.

Deceived by the cruel kiln factory, Bai Li reached the place he had agreed with the cat boss.

Before he got there, a passing cat informed him, “The boss told me to tell you he found Meimei. Hurry over.”

Bai Li thanked the cat, sniffed, and ran forward.

Fortunately, no wages, but he could find Meimei.

Soon after,

Bai Li arrived at the agreed alley entrance, but the cat boss wasn’t there.

“Meowoo.”

Boss, where are you?

Bai Li called out with his throat strained, calling for the cat boss who found Meimei.

But even though his throat was about to break, the cat boss still didn’t come out.

Bai Li felt something was wrong.

After waiting there for who knows how long, a stray wild dog slowly approached Bai Li.

“Meowao!”

Bai Li’s fur bristled all over, watching the approaching big wild dog warily.

The wild dog was dirty and ignored Bai Li’s threatening growls, walking a few steps to him.

“Woof.”

What are you afraid of? I’m a good dog.

The wild dog said, sticking out his tongue as if to lick Bai Li, who dodged it.

The dog didn’t mind and lowered his head to ask the little white cat, “Are you looking for Brother Hei?”

Brother Hei was the nickname for the black-footed cat.

Bai Li hesitated and nodded.

The wild dog barked, “You’re late. Brother Hei was just captured.”“A few men in suits passed by and saw Brother Hei. They even recognized his identity. Our Brother Hei is from overseas, really impressive.”

“Brother Hei didn’t want to deal with them at first, but then he looked at the people and, based on info from his subordinates in the area, confirmed that these money-seeking guys captured a cat.”

“The cat that was captured before is called Meimei.”

“Brother Hei approached to ask about it, but he wasn’t prepared and got tied up in a sack.”

Bai Li was stunned.

Such a powerful Brother Hei, and he was tied up in a sack too?!

The stray dog who had been watching saw Bai Li’s confused look and kindly gave him a piece of paper.

“This fell off those humans.”

Bai Li recognized the characters, flattened the paper with his paw, and carefully read on.

It was a flyer.

The content of the flyer—

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