So sweet! She's pampered like a precious gem in her little world.

This is also why he thought about ending his life countless times but never took that step.

His life, his destiny, were all won for him by his brother.

How could he possibly have the right to give up so easily?

Moreover, he needed to take care of his father's and brother's youngest children.

Shang Xuzhi closed his eyes in pain.

The moment he opened his eyes, a white, fluffy ball of fur entered his field of vision.

Chu Yu was so drenched by the downpour that she couldn't open her eyes at all, and she ran wildly in the direction Xiao Naigao had given her.

Finally, we reached a place where there was no rain, and my short limbs and legs were sore and weak.

Then Shang Xuzhi saw a silver-white Minuto, soaked to the bone, trembling in front of him, then with a thud, it stretched out its limbs to the sides and landed on its belly.

Chu Yu was simply too exhausted to support her chubby body; running with those short legs was too tiring!

Shang Xuzhi silently watched the cat-like insects in front of him, without making a sound to disturb them, and an unconscious smile curved his lips.

[Host! Host! The target is right in front of you! Be alert!]

Chu Yu was startled. She slightly raised her face from the ground and saw Shang Xuzhi.

The man sat calmly and elegantly in his wheelchair, dressed in comfortable black loungewear. He held a teacup between his slender fingers, his face as handsome as a sculpted god, and his dark eyes like a deep pool under the moon.

Despite wearing casual loungewear and having a thin blanket over his legs, he couldn't hide the unique aura of a man in a superior position.

High-minded and elegant, naturally noble.

Some people seem to be born to be the center of attention.

The two stared at each other silently for a while.

Chu Yu felt she had to say something.

"Meow--"

!!!

She surprised even herself when she opened her mouth.

Why is it so tight?!

Shang Xuzhi was also startled when he heard the kitten's sudden sweet meow.

He wasn't unfamiliar with cat meowing.

But the cry of this little short-legged creature was rather unusual.

His heart felt like it had been stepped on by a cat, soft and yielding.

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly remembered something and his expression turned serious.

This is his heavily guarded manor; not even a stray cat, let alone a bird, can fly in freely.

So this little thing in front of us is clearly not a stray cat...

Chu Yu was puzzled. The man's gaze had been gentle and friendly just moments before, but in the blink of an eye, it was filled with vigilance and sharpness.

"Meow?"

She tried to continue communicating with him amicably.

"Who sent you?"

The man's voice was gentle and calm, yet it carried an undeniable sense of pressure.

Shang Xu asked the question unconsciously, then paused for a moment.

Why is he questioning a kitten that's only half a year old?

Perhaps they just clicked with this poor, soaking cat...

Even if this was a deliberate arrangement, the kitten was innocent after all, and he wouldn't take his anger out on an innocent kitten.

Chu Yu could sense that Shang Xuzhi didn't harbor much hostility towards her.

She had just been drenched in the downpour, and now a gust of wind made her shiver slightly.

"Meow meow--"

The cat-like insect hummed softly as it moved slowly toward him.

Shang Xuzhi looked down at her, tacitly acquiescing to her approach.

Upon receiving this signal, Chu Yu confidently moved closer to the man's feet.

She looked up and glanced at the man.

There was no disgust or disdain in his eyes.

So I tried rubbing my left cheek against his trouser leg.

Still no response?

She then rubbed her right cheek against his trouser leg.

Why aren't you hugging her?

Chu Yu was a little dejected. How could he ignore such an adorable kitten?!

Has he ever quit drugs?

Chu Yu gritted her teeth and leaped onto the man's lap.

That's about the limit of how high a person with short legs can jump.

Shang Xuzhi was not expected that she would suddenly jump onto his lap, and subconsciously reached out to hug the swaying little dumpling.

Chu Yu nestled into the blanket on the man's lap for warmth.

A low, pleasant chuckle came from above, "You little rascal, you've got quite the nerve."

He has already asked Butler Chen to investigate, and the results will be available soon.

but……

The soft touch of his palm momentarily stunned him.

Whoever sent them, now that they've come to his side, there's no way they can leave.

Shang Xu felt a pang of melancholy.

He had truly been lonely for far too long.

This is how my life is, so let it be.

It's rare to meet such a kindred spirit.

"Stay by my side and stay with me from now on."

Chu Yu lifted her head from the thin blanket and looked at the man, her light blue eyes clean and clear.

"Stay with me, we'll depend on each other for survival."

The low murmurs reached Chu Yu's ears almost imperceptibly.

For some reason, Shang Xuzhi could easily speak out in front of her, words that had been buried in his heart for a long time.

It's probably the fate and bond between them.

He raised his hand and patted her head, and Chu Yu looked up and bumped her head against his palm.

Shang Xuzhi's heart softened at that moment.

When he touched the kitten's damp, soft fur, his handsome brows furrowed slightly.

She reached up, pinched the edge of the blanket, and lifted it to wrap the soaking wet cat tightly around her lap, then pulled it into her arms.

He coaxed her gently, "Mimi, be good. I'll take you back to take a bath first, or you'll get sick."

He then maneuvered his wheelchair into the house.

Chu Yu silently rolled her eyes.

What the heck is Mimi?

It's hard to imagine that such a refined and proud man's understanding of cats is still limited to "all cats in the world are Mimi".

She meowed twice in protest.

For some reason, Shang Xuzhi, who had never been in contact with cats before, actually understood what he was saying.

She asked gently, "You mean your name isn't Mimi?"

Yes, yes!

The man seemed somewhat troubled.

He has never owned any pets; the only one in his family with a nickname is his little nephew.

As for the kitten's name, the only one he could think of was "Mimi".

Before he could think of a suitable name, he had already arrived at the door of the master bedroom on the first floor.

Butler Chen was surprised that the Second Master had returned so soon and rushed over, only to find him wrapped in his blanket, carrying a drenched cat!

"Sir, what is this?"

He reached out to take Chu Yu from her.

Chu Yu was about to snuggle into the man's arms when, unexpectedly, he was a step ahead and hugged her even tighter.

"The one I just asked you to look into is her. From now on, Xiao Guai will live with us. I'll take her to get a bath first. You go and buy some cat supplies."

After pausing, she added, "Find another veterinarian to give her a check-up."

It took Butler Chen a long time to process what his master had just said.

He watched as Shang Xuzhi carried the cat into his bedroom bathroom, and his shock deepened.

My husband's long-standing obsessive-compulsive disorder was actually cured by a kitten?!

He stood at the door and gently knocked. "Sir, it's not convenient for you, so let me give the kitten a bath."

Shang Xuzhi did not shy away from the fact that he was disabled in both legs, so people around him would bring it up without any hesitation.

"No need, I can handle it. Go and get Xiao Guai's supplies. Remember to buy several different kinds of cat food, we don't know which one she likes yet."

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Butler Chen left in response.

Shang Xuzhi closed the bathroom door, turned on the bathroom heater, and carried Chu Yu to the bathtub.

"Sweetie, I've never owned a cat before, but I've heard that kittens don't really like taking baths. But you're soaking wet right now, so you need to be washed and dried. I'll be careful, don't be afraid, okay?"