Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Hearing the noise, Huai'an quickly went downstairs and opened the door, but saw no one. Feeling a little strange, she looked around, but still couldn't find anyone.

Just as she was about to close the door, she suddenly noticed something on the ground outside. She looked closely and was shocked to find a bloodied kitten lying there.

Huai'an's heart skipped a beat. Without hesitation, she stepped over the threshold, crouched down, and carefully examined the little kitten. She looked at the poor creature with heartache, her heart filled with worry and unease.

Just then, the chubby orange cat also sprang over with a whoosh. It stared curiously at the kitten on the ground, seemingly quite surprised by this unexpected event.

The roof tiles creaked softly, and several stray cats silently gathered, all staring at the injured kitten before them.

This poor kitten has clearly suffered cruel abuse; someone deliberately scalded it with boiling water or other hot objects. Its body is severely burned in many places, showing redness, swelling, and blisters—a truly heartbreaking sight.

The wounds caused the kitten intense pain. Lying on the ground, unable to stand, it could only whimper weakly, expressing its suffering. Its eyes were filled with helplessness and a plea for help, as if hoping to receive Huai'an's assistance and care.

The fat orange cat suddenly bent down and licked the wound of the injured kitten with its tongue. Several tabby cats jumped down from the roof and squatted down around the kitten, quietly guarding it and making mournful meows.

Huai'an couldn't hold back her tears, and then she suddenly stood up and ran after him towards the alley entrance. This was the last straw.

Her eyes were red with anger. It must have been Pang Biao who did it. She decided to chase after him and settle the score. Pang Biao was waiting to see Huai An make a fool of herself. He was probably still wandering around nearby and might even be looking for an opportunity to prey on other stray cats.

Three suspicious-looking boys were hiding under a big tree at the alley entrance, and the one in the lead was indeed Pang Biao.

As soon as they saw Huai'an running towards them, they deliberately scattered. When they realized they couldn't catch up with Huai'an, they stopped, made faces, and let out strange laughs.

When Huai'an was about to catch up, the boys sped up and ran away, laughing loudly as if playing cat and mouse. But Huai'an did not give up; instead, he increased his speed.

Finally, Huai'an caught up with them. Facing the tall boys who were all a head taller than her, Huai'an was not intimidated. She leaped up and kicked Pang Biao in the back, knocking him to the ground.

When the other boys saw this, they all gathered around, but Huai'an was not afraid. Through her martial arts training with Teacher Liu, she had increased her physical strength and made great progress in actual combat.

She brandished her fists and engaged in a fierce fight with them.

Huai'an was young and much smaller than the boys. They were also bound by the idea that a good man should not fight with a woman, so they did not dare to really kill him. They just kept provoking Huai'an with their sharp tongues. However, they did not expect Huai'an's strength to far exceed their expectations. Not only did they not gain the upper hand, but they also all got some bruises.

Many people on the street found it strange and gathered around, scolding the boys. They said it was shameless and lacked any sense of morality for so many boys to bully a little girl, using their size and numbers to bully her.

The boys, though unwilling to accept the situation due to concerns about what others might say, became even more hesitant. However, Huai'an's palm strikes were swift and agile, and they hurt a lot when they landed.

At this moment, Gu Jingxing and Xiao Yi rushed over and started fighting with two of the boys without saying a word. They beat the two boys to a pulp, making them beg for mercy. Then they grabbed the two boys and angrily questioned, "How can you gang up on a little girl? Have you no shame?"

The situation has completely changed; it's now three against three, and Huai'an's side has the upper hand. Taking advantage of the chaos, Huai'an showed no mercy. Agile and nimble, she quickly routed Pang Biao.

The adults nearby tried to break up the fight with laughter, but Huai'an clearly didn't want to let it go. She didn't back down; instead, she straddled Pang Biao even more fiercely and rained down punches on him.

Pang Biao never expected that a little girl would ride on his crotch and slap his face until it was swollen. He shouted frantically, "You madman, stop! Stop hitting me!"

Huai'an punched the kitten and shouted, "I'll teach you to scald the kitten! I'll teach you to do such a terrible thing! Will you dare to bully small animals again?"

Those around, seeing the situation reversed, were actually happy to watch the spectacle, as if they had upheld justice.

At this moment, Pound's mother and several other parents arrived. She cried and pushed Huai'an away, hugging Pound tightly: "My son, what's wrong with you? How could you let a little girl hit you?" She then angrily scolded Huai'an: "What's wrong with you, little girl? How could you hit someone? Call your parents here, I want you to pay for the medical expenses."

She then pointed at Gu Jingxing and Xiao Yi and yelled, "I'm going to complain to your school and demand that you be expelled!"

Pang Biao was afraid of making things worse, since he wasn't in the right either, so he quickly stopped Lamu's mother and said, "Mom, we were just joking with her, just playing around." As he spoke, he winked at his friends, signaling them not to say anything out of line.

However, the people around couldn't stand it anymore. These children had watched him grow up and they all stood up to defend him, saying, "It was your son who brought a few people here to cause trouble for that young girl!"

One of the older women pointed at Pang Biao indignantly and said, "It's outrageous! An adult like him bullying a little girl. These two people came to break up the fight. We can testify for them at the school." The others echoed her sentiments, expressing their dissatisfaction with Pang Biao.

Huai'an looked at Pang Biao's mother without fear and said, "Do you want to report it to the police? It wouldn't be bad to give your son a criminal record, would it?"

Pang Biao's face darkened, but he couldn't lash out, so he could only suppress his anger and suffer in silence as he pulled his mother away from the scene.

Pang Biao's mother was also afraid that if her son ran away from home, his father would beat him severely. If he had a criminal record, he wouldn't be able to join the army, go to university, or become a civil servant, which would greatly affect his future. So she left in a huff.

Huai'an looked gratefully at those who spoke up for her, repeatedly bowing and saying thank you before leaving with Gu Jingxing and Xiao Yi.

Gu Jingxing frowned, looking puzzled, and asked, "What's going on with this Pang Biao? He actually dared to bring people to beat you up; he's completely lawless!"

Huai'an gritted her teeth and said firmly, "They burned a poor little stray cat first, then threw it in front of my house. I was so angry that I chased after them..."

Hearing this, Xiao Yi couldn't help but clench his fists and angrily cursed, "These people are so cruel, it's simply inhuman!"

Gu Jingxing was trembling with anger, but he suppressed his rage and asked with concern, "How is the kitten now? Do you need our help?"

Huai'an shook his head, a determined light shining in his eyes, and said, "You don't need to interfere. I can handle this myself. Don't worry, I will do my best to save this kitten."

When they reached the vicinity of Huai'an's house, they saw several stray cats still gathered there, meowing from time to time. The two exchanged a glance and then quickly went over to check on the situation.

"Look how badly this kitten is injured!" one of them said, pointing to a kitten lying on the ground.

The others shook their heads and sighed, "Yes, it's so pitiful. I don't know how it got so badly injured."

Looking at the kitten's wounds, Huai'an felt terrible. She decided to go home and treat the kitten's injuries before figuring out what to do next.

After returning home, Huai'an immediately locked the door and entered the space. She took out some anti-inflammatory medicine, disinfectant, and burn ointment, and began to carefully clean the kitten's wounds and apply ointment.

After some effort, the kitten's injuries were brought under control. Huai'an fed it some spring water and canned food, hoping to help it regain its strength. Finally, the kitten, having eaten and drunk its fill, fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, Huai'an brought the kitten to Mrs. Liu's house.

"Huai'an, why did you bring a kitten?" Mrs. Liu asked in surprise.

"Mrs. Liu, this kitten is injured. I would like to ask you to take a look and see if you can heal it. I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it well," Huai'an said anxiously.

Mrs. Liu took the kitten, examined it carefully, and said with heartache, "Oh dear, this kitten is badly injured! But you acted very quickly. Don't worry, I will do my best to treat it."

Mrs. Liu used her excellent medical skills to treat the kitten's wounds and gave it an anti-inflammatory injection. Afterwards, she also fed the kitten some food and water.

Huai'an said gratefully to Mrs. Liu, "Thank you, Mrs. Liu. I don't know what I would have done without you."

Mrs. Liu smiled and shook her head: "No need to thank me, child. This kitten is too pitiful, let it recover here. I will take good care of it."

And so, the kitten was named 'Goji Berry' and stayed at Mrs. Liu's house, becoming a member of her family.

That afternoon, two police officers, accompanied by a street office worker, arrived at Shi Huai'an's home. This immediately alerted everyone in the alley, who gathered around to inquire what had happened.

Shi Renmei and her husband had just returned home and were preparing to cook when they were startled to see the police officers arrive, not knowing what had happened.

The first thing Officer Wang asked was, "Does Shi Huai'an live here?"

Huai'an peeked out from the attic, quickly replied, "Yes, I'm home," and then went downstairs.

Because Gu Jingxing and several classmates were worried that Pang Biao would cause trouble again, they had been taking turns loitering around the area these past few days, and if anything happened, someone would immediately notify the others.

When the group of them rushed over, the police were commending Shi Huai'an.

The Shi family parents were kept in the dark until they heard that guns, ammunition, grenades, explosives, as well as the city's water and electricity facilities and urban defense maps were found in the cave. The police had tracked and ambushed them for a week before finally wiping out this dark spy force. This was truly gratifying! If enemy agents had sabotaged it, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

The public security department held a meeting with the city government and decided to award Shi Huai'an, the main discoverer, a special merit and give him a special reward to show his recognition. Gu Jingxing was also awarded a second-class merit. The school was to write a letter of commendation, and all of these would be recorded in the files, which would be very useful for his future military service, job promotion, and job assignment.

Gu Jingxing and the others, listening nearby, also applauded and congratulated the two. The people in the alley shared in the pride, beaming with joy and praising them, saying, "I knew long ago that Huai'an and Jingxing were extraordinary children..."

Police officer Lao Wang smiled and said to Shi Huai'an, "For those who have made meritorious contributions by reporting criminal gangs, especially since this matter is of great importance, the higher-ups have decided to give you material or financial rewards. You can bring up any ideas you have, and I will report them to the higher-ups. They will study them and make a decision. Do you want to discuss it with your parents?"

Shih Jen-hsiu and Hsiu-chih quickly waved their hands and said, "This is a merit of Huai-an, so let her decide. I believe the government will definitely consider it carefully."

Shi Huai'an thought to herself: I'm too young to work, and I'm too embarrassed to ask for money or food. Maybe I should try to improve my living conditions. If they refuse, I'll just pretend I didn't mention it. She didn't know how generous the reward would be this time. She would try to negotiate, and if it didn't work out, she would talk to them again.

Moreover, she had her own plans. By leaving her original place, Grandma Liu would no longer introduce her to potential partners. Otherwise, she would inevitably run into her again. Moving away would completely eliminate the potential for encountering her.

No matter how things change now, Huai'an is still a little scared, afraid that fate will arrange for them to meet again. Wouldn't it be better to stay far away? He will also go to university far away in the future, so that they will never meet again?

So she pulled Old Wang aside and asked, "Could you please help me put in a good word and get a two-bedroom public rental apartment? Our current place is too small, with only one room, and the attic is too low. Even adults can't stand up straight, and it's freezing cold in winter. As I grow up, it's not very convenient for me to live with my parents. We can raise the rent a bit."

After hearing this, Old Wang looked around the house and even went upstairs to take a look. He said to Huai'an, "Your house is indeed in dire straits. I will report this to my superiors truthfully, but I cannot give you an immediate answer right now. Is there anything else?"

The neighbors craned their necks and pricked up their ears, eager to hear what Huai'an and Old Wang from the Public Security Bureau had to say.

Huai'an thought for a moment, and decided to bring it up since they were asking. Whether they agreed or not was up to them. She mustered her courage and said, "I want to ask for a favor. I would like the city to help me find a nearby middle school. I want to go to the first year of junior high school and have a chance to skip a grade. Of course, if I don't pass the exam, then you don't have to hire me."

Old Wang was taken aback. He turned around and exchanged glances with another policeman. The other neighbors also didn't understand and advised, "Huai'an, you can't rush your studies. You have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time. If you run before you can walk, you'll fall down!"

Other neighbors also suggested, "Old Shi, I think it would be more worthwhile for you to directly ask the government for some grain coupons, cloth coupons, and cash."

Everyone else burst into laughter upon hearing this, and they also felt that it would be better to have something more practical. What if they failed the exam? Wouldn't it have been a waste of time and they wouldn't have gained anything in the end?

Xiuzhi asked Huai'an, "Didn't you register for first grade? Why are you going to junior high? You're so young, you definitely won't understand the lessons. Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

Huai'an shook his head and said, "Mom, I know what I'm doing. You don't need to worry."

Shi Renmei was also surprised, but she felt that the child must have her reasons for saying that. After thinking for a moment, she said, "It's okay to give it a try. Let's listen to Huai'an."