Becoming a Wealthy Family’s Beloved After Her Rebirth

Chapter 173: How Many Cats Does She Have?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Perhaps Little Chestnut was with its mother for a period of time and was used to living outside. As long as there was someone it trusted and was familiar with, it would be very relaxed regardless of its environment. However, it did not get close to humans easily.

It was the same today. Although Lu Yingxin was almost lying on the ground coaxing Little Chestnut with treats, Little Chestnut only allowed Lu Yingxin to touch it twice before it ran away. However, Lu Yingxin was not only not angry, but she continued to try to get closer to it.

Seeing how much Lu Yingxin liked Little Chestnut, Lin Xiaowan thought that the former had to be a cat lover.

Little Chestnut, who had always been doted on, seemed a little unhappy that Lin Xiaowan was only playing with the little orange cat. It ran over and pushed the orange cat away before it rubbed itself against Lin Xiaowan as though it was begging for attention from Lin Xiaowan.

The little orange cat did not dare to resist and had no intention of fighting back. After it was pushed aside, it got up and let out a soft cry.

Lin Xiaowan felt that it was very cute and a little pitiful. She rubbed Little Chestnut’s head and chided gently, “What did you do?”

At 6 PM, Aunt Wu came up and told them that dinner was ready.

Lin Xiaowan was afraid that Little Chestnut and Mimi would fight if she left them alone. Although Little Chestnut was usually docile and obedient and Mimi looked timid, no one knew what would happen if they were left unattended.

In the end, Lin Xiaowan placed Mimi in a room that was used as an examination room. There were a few simple pieces of equipment inside. A vet would come over regularly to examine Little Chestnut. However, Little Chestnut was not very welcoming to the vet and would show a bitter expression whenever one came.

Lu Yingxin looked at the second floor that was filled with cat supplies and toys. There were also cute signs hanging on the glass doors of different rooms. There was a grooming room, an examination room, and there was even a wardrobe. Seeing all these things, she could not help but feel envious of a cat. She said, “These are all for Little Chestnut? Her life is really good.”

Lin Xiaowan only smiled and did not say anything else. Huo Zheng was the one who arranged all these things. He probably had never done something like that before so he simply added all kinds of things.

When they went downstairs, Huo Zheng happened to walk out of the cloakroom on the first floor. He did not look as indifferent as he usually did. When he was at home, he was more relaxed and gentle; he did not look so difficult to get close to.

Lu Yingxin found it difficult to look away from Huo Zheng. However, she was afraid that Lin Xiaowan would discover her actions so she forced herself to look at Lin Xiaowan. Alas, her eyes would still drift to Huo Zheng from time to time. After a moment, she revealed a smile, which she had practiced many times in front of the mirror, and looked straight into Huo Zheng’s dark eyes as she said, “Hello, President Huo. We meet again.”

Huo Zheng did not want to talk to Lu Yingxin. He only nodded at her coldly in response before he looked at Lin Xiaowan and asked, “Why aren’t you wearing your house slippers? It’s not summer yet, and the floor is very cold.”

As he spoke, he went to the cabinet near the entrance and took out a pair of fluffy slippers. Then, he waved Lin Xiaowan over and helped her put on the slippers. In accordance with the principle of not lecturing his wife in front of others, he only pinched the tip of her nose slightly and gave her a warning look.

Lin Xiaowan smiled and did not take him seriously. She asked teasingly, “So does this mean 1 can go barefoot in the summer?”

“No, you have to wear it all year round.”

Lu Yingxin did not care that Huo Zheng treated her coldly. She still maintained a smile on her beautiful face as she walked to Lin Xiaowan’s side.

Upon seeing Lu Yingxin, Lin Xiaowan recalled that she had yet to tell Huo Zheng about Lu Yingxin’s visit. At the same time, she remembered Huo Zheng telling her not to get close to Lu Yingxin. As such, she quickly explained the purpose of Lu Yingxin’s visit.

“I brought her jacket back to wash two days ago. She came over to pick it up and brought her cat over to play. As such, I asked her to stay for dinner,” Lin Xiaowan said in a low voice before asking, “What’s wrong? You don’t mind, do you?”

Huo Zheng had heard about Lu Yingxin’s enthusiastic help a few days ago so he did not say anything.

During dinner, Lu Yingxin deliberately sat with her back straight and ate slowly. She chewed a long time before she swallowed a small amount of food. In comparison to Lin Xiaowan who was picky with her food, she felt that she surpassed Lin Xiaowan in all aspects, be it her sitting posture, manner of eating, and everything else.

Huo Zheng did not even bother to glance at Lu Yingxin from the corners of his eyes; he did not spare her a glance at all.

As for Lin Xiaowan, she knew Huo Zheng would not be strict with her when outsiders were around so she was especially unrestrained.

Seeing the various meat dishes on the table, Huo Zheng naturally understood Lin Xiaowan’s thoughts. He could only helplessly indulge her, vowing to let her eat more vegetables the next time.

After the meal, Lu Yingxin did not stay any longer and left very quickly.

Lin Xiaowan politely sent Lu Yingxin to the door with Huo Zheng by her side.

The sky was dark, and it was a little windy at this time. Worried that Mimi would catch a cold, Lin Xiaowan even gave Lu Yingxin a new pet carrier.

Lin Xiaowan stood at the door and asked, “Are you staying in Xilin Imperial Garden tonight?”

Lu Yingxin did not have a house here so how could she stay here? However, due to her vanity, she said, “Yes, yes. Alright, I’m leaving now. Go in first!”

Xilin Imperial Garden was very private. The houses were very far apart. As such, it was impossible for Lin Xiaowan to tell if Lu Yingxin really went back to her house in Xilin Imperial Garden or not. This was also one of the reasons Lu Yingxin felt at ease lying.

However, Lu Yingxin was unaware that Huo Zheng had investigated her and was aware of everything. He had long known that she did not live in Xilin Imperial Garden.

Nonetheless, Huo Zheng did not expose Lu Yingxin’s clumsy lie. After Lu Yingxin walked away, he put his arm around Lin Xiaowan’s shoulder and asked, “She’s already left. Why are you still looking? It’s windy outside. Let’s go in.”

Not long after they entered the house, Aunt Wu came over and pulled Lin Xiaowan to the side, looking mysterious.

“What’s wrong, Aunt Wu?” Lin Xiaowan asked, puzzled.

Aunt Wu looked like those female students who loved to gossip at this moment. She asked, “Miss Lin, do you know how many cats Miss Lu has at home?”

Lin Xiaowan did not know why Aunt Wu would ask this. She recalled her conversation with Lu Yingxin earlier. She remembered Lu Yingxin said it was her first time raising a cat and that she had no intention of raising another one.

“I think she only has one cat. She said it’s her first time raising a cat,” Lin Xiaowan replied.

Aunt Wu’s eyes widened in surprise. Then, she said, “Miss Lin, don’t blame me for thinking too much. However, 1 suspect the cat she brought over earlier isn’t the same as the one she brought over previously.”

“Huh? How can it be?” Lin Xiaowan said, confused..