Chapter 11: Turns Out It’s a Lucky Cat

Chapter 11: Turns Out It's a Lucky Cat

A big, glossy black cockroach, bigger than my thumb. Its two antennae are still twitching.

"I'm going to faint!"

"Help, why are there still huge cockroaches even as it's getting colder?!"

Sheng Qingquan felt like grabbing an oxygen tank to start breathing.

"Where did he get it from? He has no hunting skills, and his paws are so delicate that he can't even use a scratching post."

"So how did he catch this huge cockroach? It's the kind with wings—a flying cockroach!"

"Is this some kind of alien troublemaker?"

"Parents have no clue how destructive troublemakers can be."

Noticing the little white cat's flat belly, Sheng Qingquan was even more speechless.

"With all this energy. You're so hungry, if you had caught a bird instead of a cockroach, I could have convinced myself you were using your strength for hunting."

"Unlike now, seeing how your paws are playing with the cockroach, it's just playful, toying with it."

"Thankfully, you didn't eat it. Otherwise, when the parents show up, we'd be blamed for letting the child eat bugs."

A flurry of thoughts raced through Sheng Qingquan's mind, finally settling on relief.

"At least the child is found, and he didn't eat anything gross. That's something."

Doing his best to ignore the cockroach, Sheng Qingquan crouched down in front of the cat.

The whole time, he nearly held his breath, not because of the cockroach, but because he didn't want to scare the kitten.

Luckily, the kitten didn't bolt as Sheng Qingquan got closer. He just pinned the cockroach with one paw and tilted his head to look at Sheng Qingquan.

"Adorable!"

"Those big eyes, clearer than seawater, even with dirty, matted, and unfluffy fur, his looks aren't ruined."

"He even blinks, and his ears twitch!"

"The kitten is just a little lively and mischievous, what's the harm? Instantly forgave him for catching the cockroach."

"I think I get why Officer Jiang went nuts after adopting him as a regular cat."

"People who love animals, especially cats, just can't help themselves, right?"

Seeing the kitten didn't shy away, Sheng Qingquan carefully reached out to pick him up.

"Anyway, let's get the kitten home first."

"As long as we don't treat the cat like a pet. Just think of it as inviting an alien kid over. It should be fine."

The kitten didn't put up a fight and let Sheng Qingquan pick him up without a fuss.

Having braced himself for possible scratches, Sheng Qingquan sighed in relief.

"Great, next stop: home!"

"Strange, why are two people blocking my way? They look so familiar, as if they've been hanging around here before."

"Why aren't they looking for the diamond ring? What are they doing here?"

Sheng Qingquan looked at the two people in front of him and became alert.

Although the streetlights in this alley were very bright, there weren't many people around.

"Are they trying to rob me? Yunteng City has always been safe, and I'm not wearing any valuables, so it shouldn't be that. Besides, although there's no one else in the alley, there are many people outside. Should I call for help?"

Thinking this, Sheng Qingquan quietly reached for the phone in his pocket. He had set up a shortcut for the emergency number.

The staff, mistaken for robbers, were at a loss for words. But they understood the other party's caution.

It's great that ordinary people have this sense of security.

In fact, when Sheng Qingquan found the little white cat, the staff wanted to take over.

But they were worried that a sudden approach by too many strangers might scare the little white cat away.

They had enough people, so they weren't worried about losing sight of the little white cat.

However, the alley was cluttered with obstacles. If the little white cat panicked and got injured, it would be terrible.

So the staff decided not to rush over after some thought.

Until now, when Sheng Qingquan had picked up the little white cat, the two staff members most comfortable with animals approached to negotiate with Sheng Qingquan.

"The cat in your arms seems to be my cat, which has been missing for several days. Could you let us take a look to confirm if it's my Mimi?" The staff member in a white shirt approached the little white cat.

The little white cat responded with a snarl and a glare.

The man in the white shirt quickly stepped back, and his T-shirt-clad colleague promptly stepped forward.

Before they could get close, the little white cat's ears flattened against its head.

Clearly, the cat was also displeased.

While refusing to let others approach, the cat pressed its small body closer into Sheng Qingquan's arms.

"From a distance, it looks similar, but up close, it's clearly different."

"It doesn’t seem to be our cat. Our cat’s eyes are a different color." Seeing how attached the little white cat was to Sheng Qingquan, the staff quickly changed their tune.

Originally, they had planned to claim it was their cat, not expecting to actually take it from Sheng Qingquan, as no one understood the importance of the kitten better than he did, and he certainly wouldn't hand it over to strangers.

From the beginning, they had only hoped to escalate the dispute to the police station.

With both sides at a standstill, the cat could be temporarily fostered at the police station until ownership was decided.

With professional care, Sheng Qingquan wouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of raising the kitten alone.

After all, this was no ordinary kitten—it was tied to the safety of countless lives on Tianlanxing.

They had already assembled a team of top-tier experts, including specialists in raising cats and children, ensuring the kitten would be well cared for until its parents arrived.

But now, the kitten's wishes were more important.

The staff apologized and left. Sheng Qingquan finally let his tense muscles relax.

"It's not a robbery. You gave me a scare."

"They probably thought the kitten was so adorable they wanted to 'snatch it away' by pretending it was their lost pet."

"Never mind, this isn't the time to dwell on that. Let's rush home, get some food for the kitten, and then give it a bath."

Sheng Qingquan stepped out of the alley, cradling the cat in his arms, and spotted something glinting on the grassy strip along the main road.

"Isn't that the diamond ring? The diamond catches the light so brilliantly."

Sheng Qingquan picked up the diamond ring while holding the cat.

Before he even knew what was happening, a girl nearby cried out, "Someone found it!"

"So the ring was here. I wish I’d checked over here sooner."

"Who found it?"

In a blur, he went through the steps of returning the ring and receiving the payment as a young couple, with a crowd following, came up to him and asked for his account details.

The whole thing happened in a flash—less than two minutes total. Most of that time was just verifying the owner’s identity.

Now that the engagement ring was back in their hands, the young lady and her boyfriend kindly offered to give Sheng Qingquan a ride home.

Sheng Qingquan sat in the luxurious car, gently holding one of the little white cat’s paws and giving it a playful shake.

"Guess you really are a little lucky charm!"

"Meow~" The little white cat let out a soft cry, as if responding to Sheng Qingquan.

The young lady, who’d been sent by her family to carry out this act, tried hard to suppress the urge to comment.

She wasn’t sure if the cat brought good luck, but she’d gone to great lengths to toss the ring where Sheng Qingquan would spot it before he came out.

Totally clueless that this was a two-birds-one-stone situation—it not only masked the fuss over finding the cat but also served as a reward for Sheng Qingquan for his significant contribution to Tianlanxing.

"You’re not exactly a regular kitten, are you? You don’t even want cat food or canned stuff. Can you eat human food then?"

"In the story, your parents accused Officer Jiang of starving you. Does that mean you can eat human food?"

As Sheng Qingquan played with the cat, he wondered what to cook for it later.

"How about I start you off with something light?"

"Some plain beef, pan-fried chicken, steamed fish, poached shrimp, clam and egg custard, and maybe some veggies and fruit. Do you like strawberries? They’re sweet and tangy—kids usually go crazy for them."

"And this season, oranges are in season. Should I buy some for you to try?"

"Meow meow~" The little white cat purred, nuzzling its head against Sheng Qingquan’s hand now and then.

The car arrived at Baojing Community, and Sheng Qingquan got out with the cat.

Watching him leave, the young lady turned to her boyfriend.

"Don't you think that little cat seems to understand what Sheng Qingquan is thinking?"

The boyfriend agreed with his girlfriend's guess: "When Sheng Qingquan was listing the dishes in his mind, the cat's voice instantly became more affectionate!"

When they were sent out to work, they were already aware of the situation.

They knew that Sheng Qingquan's inner voice could be heard by anyone within a hundred meters of him.

Even though the kitten was an alien cat, it wasn’t surprising that it could hear his inner voice.

But the fact that it could understand him was shocking.

If it didn’t understand, there’d be no way to explain the kitten’s reactions in the car.

Plus, the way the kitten treated Sheng Qingquan compared to others was impossible to ignore.

"Is it possible the kitten understands Sheng Qingquan’s inner voice, which is why it didn’t run when he picked it up?"

"And in the car, it acted like it knew Sheng Qingquan was going to get it food."

Not only did the young lady and others think this way, but staff who heard about the car situation agreed.

"If that’s true, then it all makes sense."

"After ending up on an alien planet, not knowing the language or understanding anyone, suddenly meeting someone you can understand—I’d feel close to them too."

"When I was abroad, hearing someone speak my language in a sea of foreign words made me feel at home, like meeting a friend."

"If I feel that way as an adult, imagine how a little kitten would feel."

Sure enough, that’s exactly what happened. Sheng Qingquan carried the kitten upstairs.

As Sheng Qingquan pressed the elevator button, he kept thinking about what to cook.

"This two-legged creature is so weird. His mouth isn’t moving, but I can still hear him," the kitten tilted its head in confusion.

"And I can actually understand him. When he spoke earlier, I couldn’t get what he was saying, but some parts made sense."

"It’s like something’s translating his words in real time."

Thinking this, the kitten suddenly realized: "Could this two-legged creature also be from another planet?"

"Like me, he’s from another world. Does he have a light brain?!"

"He’s one of us!" The kitten nodded, sure of it.