After Her Death, They Begged for Forgiveness - Chapter 27

However, Gu Xiaozhou’s plan to raise a cat ultimately ended in failure.

The reason was her allergy to cat fur.

Lying in the hospital bed, Gu Xiaozhou gently rubbed the prominent red marks on her wrist, her eyes filled with desolation and unwillingness. This brilliant idea had once again been snatched away by someone else.

“Sister Xiaozhou, why did you suddenly decide to raise a cat?”

Jiang Ruo looked worried, her gaze fixed on Gu Xiaozhou as if nailed in place, not shifting even for a moment.

Gu Xiaozhou was not someone who liked pets, why had she impulsively gone to a cattery?

Not only Gu Xiaozhou, but even Xu Qingci had acted swiftly, buying a cat that very day and bringing it back to the Xu family with delight.

As far as she knew, the one who had always loved all kinds of small animals was Xu Bingqi.

Could Gu Xiaozhou’s sudden visit to the cattery be related to Xu Bingqi?

“Because kittens are so adorable,” Gu Xiaozhou replied weakly, forcing a smile. “I came across a few pet bloggers whose cats are very well-behaved.”

Jiang Ruo nodded understandingly. “I love watching those kinds of videos too, they’re very relaxing.”

She would never believe such a clumsy excuse. From the unnatural way Gu Xiaozhou pursed her lips, it was clear she was hiding something.

Unfortunately, with the plot now derailed, the characters’ personalities had deviated from the original novel’s settings, making them harder to control than before.

Thankfully, the plot corruption value remained stable at 45%, maintaining a delicate balance.

Jiang Ruo lowered her gaze, the warmth in her eyes gradually cooling. Gu Xiaozhou was concealing the truth, and she was not in a good mood about it.

In that case, Gu Xiaozhou shouldn’t expect to feel at ease either.

Since Gu Xiaozhou had such a spoiled, willful temperament, she would reluctantly help this young lady reform her attitude.

“Sister Xiaozhou, the main allergen in cats is Fel d 1, while the main allergen in dogs is Can f 1. The test results show that your immune system only reacts to specific allergens in cat fur.” Jiang Ruo lifted her eyes, the dense shadows cast by her long eyelashes vanishing instantly. “Although you can’t raise a cat, you could choose to raise a puppy instead.”

Gu Xiaozhou’s eyes suddenly lit up.

Jiang Ruo’s words made perfect sense, a well-behaved, affectionate little dog could also attract Xu Bingqi’s attention.

“Thank you, Ruoruo.” Gu Xiaozhou felt her spirits lift, rejuvenated. “After I’m discharged, I’ll visit a kennel.”

Jiang Ruo quietly observed Gu Xiaozhou’s reaction, then shook her head with a light laugh.

“No need to go through all that trouble.”

She was certain Gu Xiaozhou knew nothing about dog breeds and continued slowly, “A friend of mine is about to start filming and needs to find a new home for the puppy she recently adopted.”

“It’s a sweet, clingy little dog very endearing.”

Noticing Gu Xiaozhou’s lingering hesitation, she added with a smile, “I really like that puppy too and was thinking of having my mother raise it at home. That way, we’d have both a cat and a dog.”

“But if Sister Xiaozhou wants to raise it, I’ll ask my friend to give it to you instead.”

She wanted it! Of course, she wanted it!

Aunt Xu already had a cat, she couldn’t fall behind!

“Ruo Ruo, where does your friend live? I’ll send someone to pick it up. Thank you so much.”

Jiang Ruo gave an understanding smile. “No need for all that trouble. I’ll have someone deliver it directly to your home.”

She couldn’t afford to give Gu Xiaozhou even the slightest chance to change her mind.

Completely unsuspecting, Gu Xiaozhou’s eyes brimmed with sincere gratitude. “Thank you so much, Xiao Ruo.”

As Jiang Ruo picked up her phone to type, she suddenly seemed to remember something and added, “Sister Xiaozhou, my friend is very fond of this dog, so we need to entrust it to a responsible owner. You mustn’t casually decide to abandon it.”

“Of course not.”

After receiving Gu Xiaozhou’s assurance, Jiang Ruo’s lips curved into a smile, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

Soon after, the yard of Gu Xiaozhou’s villa was filled with the cheerful “wer~wer~wer” sounds of the little Beagle.

The first thing Gu Xiaozhou did after returning home was to post a photo of the clingy, obedient, and well-behaved little Beagle in the comments section of Xu Bingqi’s newly released song.

“I Love Coffee Too: [Adopted a very cute little dog, listening to Coffee’s new song with my puppy~]”

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After posting the photo, Gu Xiaozhou stared intently at the comments section, refreshing the page every 15 seconds.

If Xu Bingqi replied to her, it would mean Xu Bingqi was genuinely interested in the dog, wouldn’t that mean her plan was halfway to success?

Confidently, Gu Xiaozhou indeed received a reply from Xu Bingqi.

[“The little Beagle during its prime is really cute.”]

Then came a series of teasing comments from other fans:

[“Hurry up and give it to Coffee!”]

[“Beagle Victim Alliance +1”]

[“Coffee, open the door! I’ll leave the little Beagle at your doorstep!”]

[“Goddess, give me your address. I’ll deliver it to you overnight!”]

[“The little Beagle is adorable (not accepting any form of gifting).”]

Gu Xiaozhou stared at her phone for an hour.

She had succeeded! Xu Bingqi would definitely be interested in her Douhua now!

Douhua, my dear, you must live up to my expectations!

Sitting next to Xu Bingqi, Song Guanjin pursed her lips after seeing Xu Bingqi’s comment. “What’s so cute about dogs?”

Especially the kind that constantly “werwerwer” and could deafen her cat ears.

Putting down her phone, Xu Bingqi looked at Song Guanjin in surprise. “So you don’t like puppies?”

She had always assumed that people who liked cats and those who liked dogs largely overlapped.

“Who would like them?” Song Guanjin felt a headache coming on just thinking about those silly dogs that followed her around. “They’re big, clumsy, and have no sense of awareness.”

Then, the clever cat seemed to realize something. “Sister, don’t tell me you’re thinking of getting a dog too?”

Xu Bingqi hadn’t considered it before, but after Song Guanjin’s remark, she hesitated for a moment. “Maybe, depending on the situation.”

Mainly because she was quite a homebody, and walking a dog seemed like too much trouble.

“Depending on the situation? Isn’t having a cat enough?”

Song Guanjin looked at Xu Bingqi in astonishment. “Haven’t you always liked Pomegranate?”

Xu Bingqi shook her head. “That may be true, but I don’t get to see Pomegranate often.”

A slight smile touched Xu Bingqi’s lips. “If I could spend more time with Pomegranate in the future, I might not want a dog after all.”

The cat’s hand trembled as she picked up food with her chopsticks.

She had a feeling her sister was setting a trap for her, but she had no proof.

The poor cat lowered her head, lost in thought.

Xu Bingqi sighed as she watched Song Guanjin, who was still deep in thought. Song Guanjin was the most possessive pet owner she had ever met. Every time she asked about the cat Pomegranate’s whereabouts, it took Song Guanjin ages to respond with a photo.

The cat had no desire to be taken to the vet by Xu Bingqi, but she also didn’t want to see a dopey, tail-wagging dog every time she visited Xu Bingqi’s place.

Frustrated, the cat silently took a sip of fruit wine.

After their last mutual drunken escapade, the two both terrible at holding their liquor yet fond of drinking had decided that low-alcohol fruit wine should be harmless. And so, they agreed to test it out at Song Guanjin’s place.

The location was set at Song Guanjin’s home not only to celebrate her upcoming filming schedule but also because Xu Bingqi hoped to catch a glimpse of the fluffy Pomegranate there.

To her surprise, after scanning the room, an embarrassed Song Guanjin smiled and informed her that the cat was still being boarded.

“I’m about to start filming soon and don’t have time to take care of her, so I sent her to a pet boarding service.”

But hadn’t Song Guanjin messaged her earlier, pestering her with, “I’m about to start filming in a few days and just want to relax”?

Which of her statements was actually true?

Xu Bingqi strongly suspected that Song Guanjin simply didn’t want her to see Pomegranate and had hastily sent the cat away for boarding.

Hah, what an incredibly possessive cat owner.

Finally, the cat made a resolute decision and said, “Wait until I finish filming.”

“Once the shoot wraps up, I’ll let Pomegranate play with you for a few days.”

By then, she planned to trick Xu Bingqi into believing the cat had already received its vaccinations on schedule, eliminating the need for another vet visit.

“Really?”

Upon hearing Song Guanjin’s promise, Xu Bingqi couldn’t help but open another bottle of fruit wine.

“But there’s a condition,” the cat added, dissatisfied with always being at Xu Bingqi’s mercy and determined to regain the upper hand. “You have to visit me on set often.”

At this, a flicker of hesitation crossed Xu Bingqi’s eyes. The film set would be crowded and full of prying eyes, someone was bound to recognize her.

“How about after you wrap up for the day? It might not be convenient for me to visit the set directly.”

Song Guanjin thought it over seriously for a moment and concluded that this arrangement didn’t seem much different from Xu Bingqi coming to the set.

“Alright, but you have to come see me right after I finish filming for the day.”

Still, this meant she wouldn’t get to show off her beautiful costumes to her sister. What a pity not to be able to flaunt her beauty in front of her best friend.

Having reached an agreement, both the human and the cat broke into faint smiles, clinked glasses again, and continued their leisurely drinking.

But soon, Xu Bingqi began to feel that she might be getting drunk again?

Though her head wasn’t spinning and her vision wasn’t blurry, she thought she saw two furry cat ears twitching on Song Guanjin’s head.

She hadn’t eaten any wild mushrooms, so it had to be the alcohol.

A slight melancholy washed over Xu Bingqi her alcohol tolerance really was pitifully low.

To avoid making a scene, she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and said, “Sorry, I think I might be drunk.”

Song Guanjin looked at her in surprise as Xu Bingqi tried to stand up. Her face was pale, and she seemed perfectly normal nothing like someone who was drunk.

Xu Bingqi explained, “I think I’m seeing fluffy cat ears on your head. I must really be drunk.”

Perfect. Now she finally knew who was actually drunk.

The cat struggled to maintain her composure and played along, “Sis, you seem really drunk. The alcohol is even showing on your face.”

“I’m so sorry for making a scene.”

Xu Bingqi stood up and slipped on her jacket. “I’ll call a designated driver. You should get some rest too.”

The cat felt dizzy and lightheaded, but she was still worried about Xu Bingqi. “It’s a bit too late. Why not stay here for the night?”

Xu Bingqi didn’t know how many times she had hesitated today.

But she was so drunk that she mistook a person for a cat, she might not even remember the way home even if she made it to the neighborhood.

Xu Bingqi stared blankly at Song Guanjin, who now seemed to have grown cat whiskers, and felt that staying the night might indeed be safer.

Because it seemed like she was even more intoxicated now.

Besides, she and Song Guanjin were just ordinary friends, and Song Guanjin was as straight as they come nothing could possibly happen between them. She was just staying over for one night.

Xu Bingqi pressed her lips together, feeling the warmth of drunkenness flush her cheeks. “Thank you. I’m really sorry for the trouble.”

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