Chapter 63: Cat Boy 26

System:Did she forget about Luocheng by the lakeside?

Sigh... yes, she did.

All her memories are still in the system space.

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Xuan Li finished his shower quickly. He dried his hair with a towel, then strolled leisurely into the bedroom. Droplets of water slid down his smooth hair, following the curve of his throat and disappearing into his clothes. Beads of moisture still clung to his well-defined, muscular legs, and the outline of his shirt hinted at the presence of abs beneath.

But unfortunately... that damn shirt covered everything that should have been visible.

Qing Tian, disappointed, slumped onto the pillow.

—

The moment Xuan Li entered, he immediately noticed a pair of intense eyes staring at him—only to quickly avert their gaze.

He didn't even need to think to know who it was.

Looking over, he saw a fluffy white ball curled up on the pillow, head buried deep into the fabric.

Worried that she might suffocate herself, he casually draped his towel over the chair, then carefully picked her up. Climbing into bed, he placed her gently on his chest.

Feeling the soft warmth of her tiny belly pressing against him, he let his left hand rest lightly on her back, while his right hand began stroking her fluffy spine.

Qing Tian lay comfortably on top of him, secretly kneading his muscles with her little paw pads.

She hadn't expected him to have such well-developed muscles despite looking so slender!

The system, unable to bear watching her act like such a shameless perv, quietly retreated into the system space. I really can't watch this anymore... I wonder if she'll regret her actions when she finishes her mission and returns?

Meanwhile, Qing Tian thought she was being subtle.

But Xuan Li had already noticed.

He simply chose not to stop her.

Feeling her soft little paws tracing circles on his chest, tickling him slightly, he smirked.

Since she liked it so much, he decided to let her continue.

Gazing at the mischievous little fluffball on his chest, he suddenly reached up and gently pinched her furry ear.

Startled by the unexpected sensation, Qing Tian jumped up, her sapphire-blue eyes blinking at him in confusion.

What just happened? Why did he pinch my ear?!

Xuan Li knew he had startled her, but he had no intention of explaining himself.

Instead, he simply sat up and pulled her into his arms again.

Qing Tian was still dumbfounded, staring blankly at him.

Seeing her looking so adorably clueless, a chuckle escaped him. His bright, carefree laughter echoed in the room.

Reaching out, he lightly pinched her tiny cat cheeks.

"It's time for your bath."

Before she could even react, he stood up, striding toward the bathroom with her in his arms.

The moment Qing Tian realized his intentions, she started struggling desperately.

No way! No way! No way!

When the old lady bathed her, she had already felt shy enough.

But now, it was him?!

This isn't right! Men and women shouldn't have such physical contact!

She fought to break free, but it was useless.

Xuan Li had locked the bathroom door the moment he entered—he had already anticipated her resistance.

Even if she managed to slip away from his grasp, she wouldn't be able to escape the bathroom.

After a long struggle, Qing Tian finally ran out of energy.

She slumped against his hand in defeat, resigned to her fate as he began lathering up her fur.

Seeing her pitiful little face, Xuan Li couldn't help but chuckle. His movements became even gentler.

So the internet was right—cats really do hate baths.

For a moment, he wondered if his adult self—when transformed into a cat and without human memories—would also hate bathing.

The thought instantly soured his mood.

But then he remembered that when he had turned back into a human a few days ago, he hadn't smelled bad at all.

Which meant... he must have been bathing regularly.

Reassured by this theory, he let out a soft breath.

—

Inside the bathroom, Qing Tian noticed that the young man had zoned out while staring at her.

She reached out a tiny paw and lightly patted his muscular arm.

But her strength was too weak—her touch was more like a gentle stroke than a real tap.

Xuan Li remained lost in thought, completely unaffected.

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Chapter 64: Cat Boy 27

Qing Tian stared at him without blinking.

Hah! Men!

Even helping me take a bath, and he still dares to space out?

Am I not adorable enough?

Her round, watery eyes carried a trace of grievance. Seeing that the wounds on the boy's face had already healed, she thought back to before and didn't dare use her sharp claws anymore. Instead, she could only give him a firm slap with her soft paw pad.

At that moment, Xuan Li, lost in thought, felt an itch on his hand, snapping him back to reality. The bathroom was filled with mist. Coming back to his senses, he resumed his task, carefully scrubbing her fur. Once he felt it was clean enough, he turned on the heat lamp and tested the water pressure with his hand. It seemed a bit strong, so he adjusted it to a gentler flow suitable for her. Tiny splashes of water slowly rinsed Qing Tian's body, massaging her as well. She comfortably lay on his large hand, her small face pressed against his palm.

After finishing the bath, Xuan Li gently dried her fur with a towel, ensuring it was no longer damp before finally using a hairdryer. The warm air made Qing Tian squint in pleasure. Usually full of energy, she was now exhausted from all the fussing. She curled up into a fluffy ball and lazily sprawled on his lap.

"Meow meow~ Over here! This part isn't dry yet!" Her tiny paws kept directing the hairdryer.

Xuan Li could only resign himself to following her orders, one hand fluffing her fur while the other held the hairdryer. He didn't stop until he was sure she was completely dry.

A deep, magnetic voice chuckled, "Do you enjoy ordering me around?" He ruffled her now-fluffy head.

Is my head something you can just touch whenever you want?

Feeling annoyed, Qing Tian smacked his hand with her paw, trying to stop the mischief on her head. But even after being swatted, he showed no intention of stopping. Instead, he caught her little paw, trapping it in his palm and playing with it, finally abandoning his head-rubbing.

Qing Tian: "......"

Her soft, furry paw struggled, hoping to escape his grip. But reality was cruel.

Her tiny strength was laughable in his eyes. Ignoring her protests, he continued to toy with her paw. In the end, Qing Tian could only surrender, letting her small paw go limp in his palm.

Fine! Do whatever you want!

After a short while, her adorable eyes blinked slower and slower, her eyelids growing heavy like a stone pressing them down. Qing Tian fought to keep them open but ultimately lost to the overwhelming sleepiness and drifted off.

Seeing his host so weak-willed, the system made a decision! Since host and system are one, they should be consistent! And with that, it promptly ran away.

Xuan Li felt the quietness in his arms and heard the faint sound of purring. His thin lips curled into a smile, his deep eyes locked onto her, and the corners of his eyes softened.

"How did you fall asleep so fast? So spoiled." Though his words carried a hint of complaint, the smile on his lips only deepened.

He carried her to the bed and lay down as well, gently adjusting her position so she nestled against his chest. Turning to face the little fluffball in his arms, he carefully tapped her tiny pink nose with his thumb.

Disturbed in her sleep, she wrinkled her nose in discomfort and turned away, continuing to doze.

Retracting his hand, he saw her sulking with her back turned to him, which only made him chuckle.

This little ball of fluff was truly full of surprises—too adorable!

A feeling of fulfillment, unlike anything he had ever known, filled his heart. It seemed... just having the two of them like this was enough. His anticipation for the day she would turn human only grew stronger. After days of searching online, he had already learned a lot—things he never cared about before.

He couldn't wait for the day she would become human. Then, he would be free to kiss her soft, rosy lips and caress her fair, delicate skin.

Glancing at her helplessly, he could only get up and take a cold shower.

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Chapter 65: Cat Boy 28

After finishing his bath, Xuan Li stepped out of the bathroom and saw a small bump beneath the blanket on his bed.

A strange sense of fulfillment filled the emptiness in his heart.

Careful not to wake her, he climbed into bed.

Meanwhile, in her dreams, Qing Tian was happily feasting on a grand banquet. Ever since arriving in this world, she had been forced to eat cat food for months—she was on the verge of a breakdown.

The only solace she could find was in her dreams.

Xuan Li gently pulled her into his arms, watching her quietly for a while before slowly closing his eyes.

—

Morning.

In the bustling classroom, Xuan Li sat still, standing out among his noisy classmates.

He used his backpack to shield the view, hiding a tiny white cat on his lap.

On the surface, he appeared to be reading attentively.

In reality, he was secretly petting the cat.

Underneath the desk, his fingers gently traced the soft fur beneath Qing Tian's chin.

It was an incredibly soothing sensation.

Beside him, Ming Ye stared in astonishment.

This guy actually brought a cat to school?

He had always thought Xuan Li was the cold and untouchable type—someone like himself.

But now, seeing him secretly doting on such a soft, snow-white kitten, Ming Ye felt like he had completely misjudged him.

He couldn't help but keep watching.

His hands even itched to reach out and touch the cat.

"You're the one raising it?" he asked.

Xuan Li lifted his gaze slightly, his cold black eyes meeting his usually silent deskmate's.

He noticed that Ming Ye's eyes were fixated on the tiny white fluff in his lap.

Immediately, he felt annoyed.

His once-gentle expression vanished.

His black eyes darkened, turning ice-cold, and his thin lips pressed into a tight line.

Instead of answering, he silently stuffed the kitten into his backpack, leaving only her tiny white head peeking out.

Then, he deliberately placed a hand over her, blocking Ming Ye's view.

His cold, piercing gaze turned on him.

Like a wild beast warning a trespasser.

One wrong move, and he would pounce.

Ming Ye's heart skipped a beat.

At first, the hostile glare was unsettling, but—

Hah! As if I'd be scared!

Realizing that he had been staring too intently at the cat, he understood Xuan Li's reaction.

If someone kept eyeing my prized possession like that, I'd be pissed too.

Feeling a little awkward, he quickly looked away and picked up his book, pretending to read.

—

Inside the backpack, Qing Tian blinked in confusion.

Why did he suddenly shove me in here?

Just moments ago, everything was fine.

Did someone notice me?

But I only saw the male lead...

And he didn't seem to mind before?

Her big blue eyes stared at Xuan Li, full of questions.

But in Xuan Li's eyes—

She was just an adorable little kitten, staring up at him cutely with sparkling eyes, as if trying to act cute.

His irritation instantly faded.

He cupped her tiny face in his hands—

And without warning, kissed her.

A soft peck on her fluffy cheek.

Qing Tian froze.

...?????

Did he just kiss me?

MY FIRST KISS IS GONE?!

She stared at him, completely dumbfounded.

Seeing her blank, wide-eyed expression, Xuan Li's heart melted.

Unable to resist, he lowered his head again—

And this time, he kissed her properly.

A deep, lingering kiss, pressing his lips firmly against her soft fur, as if trying to leave an imprint.

Qing Tian sat there, stunned.

My innocence... it's gone!

The system covered its face.

It wanted to remind her that her so-called "innocence" had been lost long ago.

But even if it told her, she wouldn't remember.

For some reason, the system suddenly felt guilty towards a certain someone.

It quickly pushed the thought aside and resigned itself to witnessing this absurd display of affection.

After kissing her, Xuan Li seemed to be in a great mood.

The usual coldness on his face softened into a rare smile.

From an outsider's perspective, it was as if a delicate snow lotus had finally bloomed atop a frozen mountain.

The sight mesmerized many of the girls in the classroom, their gazes lingering on him.

Even Xiao Ling, who normally resented him, couldn't help but sneak a glance.

But Xuan Li didn't notice any of it.

His entire focus was on Qing Tian.

Ming Ye, still watching from the side, accidentally caught sight of Xuan Li kissing the tiny cat again.

For some reason...

He suddenly felt full.

Silently, he turned away.

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Chapter 66: Cat Boy 29

Seeing him with his head down the whole time—was he secretly playing a game? But wasn't he supposed to be a model student? Could it be that he was just pretending all along? Xiao Ling secretly observed him but still couldn't figure it out, so she withdrew her gaze.

Qing Tian, lying on his lap, had stayed silent for hours, holding back her urge to speak.

Xuan Li noticed that the little furball in his arms had been quiet for a long time. He poked her fluffy little face with his finger and lowered his voice, "Why aren't you saying anything?"

I'm afraid of being discovered and getting you into trouble! She shrank her little head, unwilling to answer, and tried to sneak into his backpack. But before she could get in, her paw was caught, leaving her no choice but to stay curled up in his grasp with a pitiful expression.

After class, Qing Tian lay lifelessly in his arms. His long, slender fingers kept poking and prodding her as if he had never owned a cat before. She felt utterly helpless.

Getting annoyed with the constant poking, she slapped his mischievous hand with her soft paw. However, instead of stopping, he only smiled wider, frustrating Qing Tian to the point where she decided to just ignore him!

Seeing him grinning, Xiao Ling grew even more suspicious. If he was really playing a game, wouldn't he have an excited expression? She stared at him even more intently.

Adjusting her position slightly, she tried to get a better view. Due to the angle, she only saw a backpack on his lap, with a fluffy white ball resting on top. It looked like a cat's paw—probably just a decorative keychain. After all, there hadn't been a single meow in the classroom. A guy liking fluffy things? How pathetic. Losing interest, she gave up on investigating further.

In reality, Qing Tian had already noticed the female lead watching her, thanks to the system's warning. She didn't even dare to retract her outstretched paw, fearing it would expose Xuan Li. That's why Xiao Ling ended up seeing what she thought was just a fluffy keychain.

Once she felt the gaze disappear, Qing Tian finally withdrew her paw and carefully peeked her head out to check the situation. Seeing the girl, she thought, So this is the female lead? She really is pretty! Then, she looked at the male lead in front of her. They actually seem like a good match. I wonder why he didn't like her in the beginning? Tilting her cat head in confusion, she pondered.

Although Xuan Li was listening to the lecture, he had also been paying attention to the little cat. At first, he found it odd that she stayed so still, but now, watching her nervously glance around, he figured she must be scared because of all the people. After all, she had always stayed at home before and wasn't used to large crowds.

He gently stroked her tiny head, his gaze filled with a hint of guilt.

—

Back home, he finally let the little cat out of his backpack. Qing Tian, feeling the solid ground under her paws again, immediately wriggled out of his grasp and began joyfully bouncing around.

Watching her, Xuan Li's guilt deepened. Because of his selfish desire to keep her close, he had made her suffer today. His heart ached slightly, and he regretted bringing her to school.

Sighing, he got up and poured some cat food into her little dish. Walking over to her, he gently rubbed her head. "Be good~ It's time to eat."

Exhausted from playing, Qing Tian caught the scent of food and trotted over with tiny steps. "Meow meow~ Thanks!" she chirped before happily digging in.

At first, she ate with enthusiasm, but as time passed, she realized the taste was all the same. Soon, she lost her appetite and pushed the bowl away, no longer interested.

Meanwhile, after feeding her, Xuan Li went to prepare dinner for himself. Not long after, he brought out a beautifully plated meal from the kitchen.

Qing Tian's blue eyes widened as she stared at the delicious food, unable to look away. She wanted to eat it!

Pushing off her back paws, she leaped onto the boy's lap. After assessing the height of the table, she realized it wasn't too high—she could jump up! With another leap, she landed on the table and excitedly reached for the chicken. But before she could take a bite, she was lifted into the air!

"Meow meow meow~ Let me go! I want to eat!" She kicked her little legs in protest but couldn't break free, glaring at him with round, angry eyes.

"Meow meow~ Let me go! I want food!" Seeing that he understood her, Xuan Li sighed and stroked her head, hoping to calm her down. But it was useless. Right now, Qing Tian was completely blinded by hunger, her mind filled with nothing but the thought of eating meat. Even though the petting felt nice, she wasn't giving up.

Back when she lived with the old lady, the woman often ate whatever was most convenient—bread or plain vegetables—since she lived alone and wasn't a great cook. The meals never looked appetizing, and Qing Tian never felt tempted to eat them. Even when she got tired of cat food, she still had no interest in human food back then.

But in Xuan Li's home, it was different. He put real effort into his cooking, and the meals he prepared were colorful, fragrant, and mouthwatering. For Qing Tian, it was an irresistible temptation.

She knew that, as a cat, she wasn't supposed to eat human food. At first, she could still hold herself back, but as time passed... she really couldn't resist anymore!

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Chapter 67: Cat Boy 30

In the end, she still didn't get to eat!

That night, when it was time for bed, Qing Tian was so angry that she deliberately distanced herself from Xuan Li.

He knew exactly why she was upset, but for the sake of her health, he wasn't going to compromise.

Once she had fallen asleep, he carefully pulled her into his embrace.

She was a soft, warm little bundle—even when angry, she was serious about it.

He picked up her tiny paw and lowered his head to kiss it gently.