Chapter 298: That Damn Man is Taking Yan Luoxi Home for the New Year?

Chapter 298: Chapter 298: That Damn Man is Taking Yan Luoxi Home for the New Year?

Of course, a cat couldn’t understand any of this.

But he had to say it anyway. Gu Yizhou was already used to talking to Xiaobai.

They say cats are like their owners.

Gu Yizhou wanted Xiaobai to be a big shot in the cat world.

She had to be knowledgeable and composed.

When she saw soup, she couldn’t just stick her paw in out of curiosity.

Especially not the same paw she used to bury her poop!

Yan Luoxi listened, washing her face with her little paws.

’Alright, alright.’

’Hurry up and eat.’

’I want to go to the sofa after you’re done.’

She was getting a little sleepy and wanted to snuggle up against that jerk of a man to sleep.

Gu Yizhou quickly finished his dinner.

He stood up and glanced around.

After packing up the takeout containers, he looked around again. There was nothing else to clean up.

’Sweet!’

’After eating, no need to wash dishes or do any other chores. I can just go lie down on the sofa!’

"Come on, Xiaobai, let’s go play on the sofa."

Gu Yizhou picked Yan Luoxi up and walked toward the living room.

He lay down on the sofa.

Gu Yizhou let out a long, comfortable sigh.

Yan Luoxi, meanwhile, curled into a tight ball and pressed herself against Gu Yizhou. Every time she snuggled with this jerk, Yan Luoxi always felt very relaxed.

She lifted her little head to look at Gu Yizhou, her thoughts drifting.

’You jerk.’

’Tell me...’

’What’s the best way to confess so you’ll be more likely to accept me?’

As she mulled this over, her breathing soon became slow and even.

Her pale, pink belly rose and fell, looking incredibly soft.

Gu Yizhou placed a hand on her back and idly petted her.

’She feels really nice to pet.’

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ—

Just then, Gu Yizhou’s phone started vibrating.

He propped himself up, grabbed his phone from the side, and glanced at it. It was a message from his mom.

Chen Dongmei: "Have you finished dinner?"

Gu Yizhou replied: "Just finished."

"Good. The weather’s getting colder, and I hear it’s going to rain again."

"Make sure you stay warm and wear a few extra layers. Don’t always prioritize style over warmth and catch a cold!"

Chen Dongmei had sent two messages in a row.

After reading them, Gu Yizhou casually replied, "It’s fine. I drive to and from work, and it’s warm in the car. I won’t get cold."

Chen Dongmei: "Oh, I almost forgot you have a car now. But speaking of which, how are things progressing between you and your President Yan?"

When Gu Yizhou saw his mom asking about him and Yan Luoxi again, he felt a bit helpless.

’I don’t know if telling her about this was the right or wrong thing to do.’

’Is she going to ask me for a daily update from now on?’

He was already traumatized by her previous daily, on-the-dot "chicken soup for the soul" texts urging him to get married!

’If that’s the case, then dragging Yan Luoxi into this as a shield was pointless!’

"Uh... how could things be? It’s the same as always! It’s fine."

He shook his head and typed out his reply.

"What do you mean, ’the same as always’?"

"Let me tell you something. Even though I haven’t met your president yet, I have a feeling she’s a wonderful girl. You better not let her down!"

"As the man, you need to be more proactive! Don’t just be a blockhead and let the girl do all the work, you hear me!"

Chen Dongmei fired off another barrage of messages, giving Gu Yizhou a lecture.

Looking at his mom’s long-winded rant, Gu Yizhou’s face was a mask of helplessness.

Gu Yizhou: "I know, Mom. I know what I’m doing!"

Chen Dongmei: "I say a few things and you get impatient. Fine, I can’t be bothered with you anymore. Anyway, you already promised. Just bring your President Yan home for Chinese New Year this year!"

Gu Yizhou: "?"

’Wait a minute!’

’When did I ever promise that?????’

Gu Yizhou was completely baffled.

He pressed a hand to his forehead, a headache coming on. He clearly had never promised his mom he would bring Yan Luoxi home for the new year. How had it suddenly become something he’d agreed to?

He sighed helplessly, his fingers flying across the screen. "Mom, when did I ever promise that? Don’t just make things up!"

Chen Dongmei’s reply was swift: "I don’t care. Anyway, if you don’t bring your President Yan home for Chinese New Year this year, then don’t you bother coming back either! It’ll save me the embarrassment when your aunties ask about your girlfriend!"

"..."

Gu Yizhou felt even more helpless. ’What am I supposed to do now?’

Gu Yizhou rubbed his temples in resignation. He knew his mom was the type whose word was law; once she set her mind on something, it was nearly impossible to change it.

And now, his mom had already decided on the nature of his relationship with Yan Luoxi and was treating her as his girlfriend, which gave him a headache.

He was keenly aware that he and Yan Luoxi hadn’t even confirmed their relationship, let alone reached the point of bringing her home for the new year.

But now his mom was treating it like a promise he’d already made, leaving him feeling utterly powerless.

He took a deep breath and started typing on his phone, "Mom, President Yan and I aren’t at that stage yet. It’s not appropriate to just suddenly say I’m bringing her home for the new year! So..."

Just then, however, another message from his mom, Chen Dongmei, came through: "Okay, I can’t talk anymore. Your dad and I have to board the plane!"

Seeing this, Gu Yizhou could only sigh and delete the message he was in the middle of typing.

At that moment, Yan Luoxi suddenly stirred.

Gu Yizhou put down his phone and looked at the little cat snuggled in his arms, a wave of warmth washing over him.

In this cold weather, having Xiaobai by his side made the whole world feel warmer.

He gently patted Yan Luoxi’s little butt and whispered, "Xiaobai, you sleepy little kitty, getting drowsy again? Come on, I’ll carry you to the bedroom to sleep!"

Yan Luoxi groggily lifted her head, glanced at Gu Yizhou, and then snuggled back into his arms with a soft "meow."

Gu Yizhou smiled faintly, stood up with the little cat in his arms, and walked toward the bedroom.

He gently placed the little cat on the bed and covered her with a small blanket.

"Alright, Xiaobai, you be a good girl and sleep now. Daddy’s going to take a shower first."

Gu Yizhou said softly, his expression gentle.

Hearing Gu Yizhou’s words, Yan Luoxi opened her eyes slightly. She looked at his gentle face, her heart filling with warmth and a sense of security. She nuzzled his hand, then closed her eyes and drifted back into a sweet dream.

Watching Xiaobai’s peaceful, sleeping face, Gu Yizhou gently stroked her little head. His thoughts couldn’t help but drift back to the day he first found her, remembering her pitiful expression and the way her eyes sparkled when she saw him...

Shaking his head, Gu Yizhou turned and walked to the bathroom.

The warm water washed over his body, carrying away the day’s fatigue.

After his shower, Gu Yizhou changed into a comfortable set of pajamas. Once he’d dried his hair, he walked back to the bedroom.

He saw the little cat still lying quietly on the bed, her small body curled up under the blanket like a soft little furball.

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