I Am Being Raised by a Cat - Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Cheng Yue did not like staying in the hospital; after finishing the porridge, he wanted to go back.

Fearing the man would not agree, he even rubbed his stomach. “It already doesn’t hurt anymore.”

Cheng Shang sneered coldly. “You’ve always been one to forget the pain once the wound heals. One second you have a stomachache, and the next you dare to go eat ice cream.”

Cheng Yue remembered several times at home when he was eating ice cream and Ah Shang was huffing at him from the side; he instantly felt a bit guilty. After all, at that time, he thought Ah Shang wanted to snatch his ice cream to eat.

However, Cheng Shang only glanced at him and didn’t say anything more. Instead, he knelt down on one knee, meticulously put the shoes on for the youth, then stood up and took the person into his arms.

Carrying him face-to-face, the man’s large hand was still propped against his buttocks; through a thin layer of fabric, the youth could almost feel the scorching heat of the man’s palm.

He squirmed uncomfortably, extending his calves to kick the man. “Put me down, I can walk by myself. It’s not like my legs are broken.”

Cheng Shang frowned slightly and patted his buttocks, his tone containing a hidden threat: “Be honest and don’t move. I haven’t settled the account with you yet for starving yourself and not eating.”

The youth’s face turned completely red from this action, and he turned his head away indignantly.

He changes faces so fast!

The attitude just now when he apologized wasn’t like this!!

There were, after all, quite a few people in the hospital. Being carried out like this by the man made Cheng Yue so embarrassed his face turned red; he buried his head on the man’s shoulder like an ostrich.

Fang Cheng was already waiting outside. As soon as he saw the person come out, he hurriedly opened the car door. He had now elevated this young master’s status to a peak level, even higher than Cheng Shang’s position.

As soon as they sat in the car, the man handed over a medicinal potion. “It’s been half an hour after the meal; the timing is just right now.”

The youth wrinkled his face into a small bun. “I’m not drinking it. I get motion sickness if I take medicine while riding in a car.”

Cheng Shang raised an eyebrow. “If you don’t drink it now, we’ll switch to a larger dose when we get back.”

A blatant threat!!

Cheng Yue indignantly snatched the potion. Holding it in his hand, he originally wanted to drink it all in one go, but after raising his hand several times, he didn’t have the courage to put it in his mouth.

Every time he took medicine it was like this; usually, he at most took some capsules, feeling like he would die if something was even slightly bitter.

The man beside him couldn’t stand the sight and raised his hand to gently pinch the youth’s small nose. “Alright, now there’s no taste.”

“…”

Cheng Yue braced himself and drank the potion in one gulp. However, at that exact instant, the man let go; the bitter taste immediately filled his oral cavity. He didn’t know what was added to the medicine—it wasn’t just bitter, but also a bit spicy.

The youth’s tears were almost forced out. His mouth was open, his small tongue sticking out, huffing for air as he spoke indistinctly, “Water, I want water.”

The man stared down at him, his gaze lingering for two extra seconds on that section of pink small tongue, his eyes darkening. Only then did he speak in a slow, unhurried manner, “Do you dare to not eat next time?”

! He did it on purpose to be mean!!!

Cheng Yue realized what happened, his round eyes glaring at Cheng Shang, full of accusation.

But the man was unmoved, still indifferently repeating that sentence: “Do you still dare?”

Cheng Yue’s tongue was nearly numb. Sniffing his nose, he spoke aggrievedly, “I don’t dare anymore.”

Only then did Cheng Shang give him the water.

After taking two sips of water, the medicinal taste in his mouth dissipated somewhat. The man then stuffed a fruit candy into his mouth; the sweet and sour taste spread, and the youth’s tightly knitted brows finally relaxed.

He held the candy in his mouth, glaring at Cheng Shang with a facade of bravery. “You are too much.”

“Who told you to have such a short memory.” The man raised his hand and gently squeezed the youth’s nape. Compared to the youth’s slender neck, the man’s palm was wide enough to completely cover it, bringing the youth entirely into his grasp with a sense of control.

“You can only go to work once your body is recovered.”

Cheng Yue was startled. “You didn’t say that in the hospital just now!”

“Otherwise? You want to go to work while having a stomachache?” Cheng Shang’s tone was indifferent. “Truly a case of being physically disabled but firm in spirit.”

Cheng Yue puffed out his cheeks.

Why be so sarcastic.

He spoke loudly, “After I earn money from working, I am still going to move out.”

Otherwise, Cheng Shang would control everything.

It truly made up for the regret of not having a “dad” since he was a child.

The man knitted his brows. “Then what about the money you owe me? Not going to pay it back?”

Cheng Yue quickly said, “I will. I will save money to pay you back.”

“Then once you earn money, shouldn’t you pay me back first? You can only go rent a house after the debt is cleared, right?” The man guided him patiently.

It seems… that’s not wrong…

Cheng Yue’s voice became much weaker. “But…”

Cheng Shang continued, “If you move out and change your phone, what will I do if I can’t find you?”

“How is that possible!! I wouldn’t do such a thing.”

The man spoke as if sighing, “Who knows? In this declining state of public morals, there are even people who can do things like abandoning a kitten; what else couldn’t happen?”

“…”

??? This is simply alarmist talk!

As soon as they entered the house, they saw Xiao Xiao rush over. “Yue Yue, how are you? Does your butt still hurt?”

Eh?

“I—I’m not…” Cheng Yue stammered an explanation, “It was my stomach that hurt.”

Xiao Xiao spoke in a tone of sudden realization, “I thought you two went to ‘do’ the butt.”

!!!!

Cheng Yue nearly fainted. “What on earth are you saying? Did you not clear your viruses again?”

Xiao Xiao spoke very seriously, “After you denied me yesterday, I downloaded many videos to watch. The current me is more cultured.”

What a way to be cultured.

Cheng Yue almost couldn’t catch his breath. He turned his head with a bitter face to look at the man. “You should take Xiao Xiao to clear its viruses.”

The man had an air of waiting at his leisure. “Is that so? I’m actually quite curious about what you two chatted about in the room yesterday.”

Cheng Yue instantly fell silent.

He intended to return to his room with red ears, but was blocked by the man. “There is still medicine to take.”

“Cheng Shang!!! Don’t go too far.”

The man curled the corners of his lips, coaxing him, “This one is sweet.”

Regardless, he couldn’t not take the medicine. The youth, looking stifled with anger, was pressed onto the sofa to take the medicine. After finishing, he spoke in shock, “It really is sweet!”

He took the empty bag in his hand and looked at it repeatedly, actually seeing small words in the corner: “Strawberry flavor.”

“Medicines nowadays actually have flavors.”

Cheng Yue was first stunned, then looked at the man indignantly. “Then why was the medicine you gave me in the car so bitter!!”

Cheng Shang said half-smilingly, “Perhaps I took the wrong one; maybe I grabbed the Coptis-flavored (bitter) one.”

He leaned in, using a tissue to wipe the medicinal juice from the corners of the youth’s mouth, his eyes slightly lowered, his expression serious.

How Cheng Yue had raised him before, he would raise Cheng Yue the same way.

He would raise him even better.

But the prerequisite was that this person before him could only belong completely to him.

Cheng Yue was his master.

And also his possession.

…

The youth could only barely remain settled for one day.

The next day, he said he was well and packed his small bag to go to the coffee shop for his part-time job.

Cheng Shang was extremely dissatisfied. “You think your stomach gets better that fast? The doctor said it needs to be conditioned slowly, eating nutritional meals every day; it’ll take about three to five years to recover.”

“What do you mean?!” Cheng Yue was unhappy. “So when you said you agreed to let me go work before, you were lying to me?”

“I only said I’d let you go after you recovered your body.”

Cheng Yue was furious. “Big liar, I don’t want to talk to you anymore. I’m going today.”

The man frowned, raising a hand to press his forehead.

He rarely found matters difficult to handle, but it seemed that after Cheng Yue returned to his side, he always seemed to have no way of dealing with Cheng Yue.

Couldn’t scold him, couldn’t touch him.

He could only back down once again. “Fine. I will drive you there. You are not allowed to eat random things at noon; I will deliver food to you.”

Cheng Yue thought for a moment. “Then can you wear a mask? I’m afraid the boss will recognize you.”

The man nearly laughed in anger. “Am I that shameful to be seen?”

At this time, Cheng Yue finally learned to be a bit more well-behaved and could say some nice things. His face was piled with smiles. “It’s just that Governor Cheng’s reputation is too big, like a celebrity.”

The man raised an eyebrow and had Xiao Xiao bring a mask over, then handed it to Cheng Yue. “Put it on for me.”

So fond of ordering people around! You don’t have hands yourself!!

But the youth only dared to complain in his heart, still obediently taking the mask and leaning in.

Cheng Shang cooperatively bent down.

The black mask covered the man’s face, leaving only a pair of sharp brows and eyes exposed. However, when his gaze touched Cheng Yue, it subconsciously softened.

Looking at Cheng Shang from such a close distance, the youth was momentarily dazed.

It truly is magical.

Before this, he had never thought his own cat could turn into a human, or more accurately, he didn’t expect Ah Shang to turn into the man before him.

Tall, cold, powerful, and full of a desire for control and possession.

But… he’s quite handsome.

The youth’s train of thought was a bit wild.

Well, that’s normal; after all, Ah Shang was the best-looking little leopard cat before.

“What are you dazed about?” The man’s deep voice rang out, causing Cheng Yue to snap back to his senses instantly and retreat two steps in a panic.

Realizing he was thinking about messy things, the youth’s ears turned red with embarrassment. “That—let’s, let’s go, I’m going to be late.”

.

The sound of the door rang out, and the server looked up, stunned for a moment.

It was the little cutie who came the other day.

Today, the little cutie was wearing a blue shirt, making his whole person appear even more refreshing and handsome. Only…

The server’s gaze looked behind him.

Standing behind the little cutie was another tall man, wearing a black trench coat and a mask on his face. His brows and eyes were cold and sharp; a casual glance of eye contact sent a chill of cold sweat over her.

The server quickly said, “I thought you weren’t coming.”

Cheng Yue explained immediately, “Because I was sick for the past two days. Sorry, I didn’t mean to break the appointment.”

The server waved her hands quickly. “It’s fine; it just so happened I haven’t hired anyone else yet. Uh, this person is…”

Cheng Yue tugged the shoulder strap of his backpack, feeling a bit awkward. “Oh, he is…”

“Guardian,” the man interjected indifferently. “I am his guardian, I brought him here.”

What!! What guardian!!!

What nonsense are you saying!!! Taking advantage of me!!!

Cheng Yue gnashed his teeth in his heart, his face turning slightly red—it was unclear if it was from anger or embarrassment.

The server laughed awkwardly. “Oh, oh, okay. Then should I take you to familiarize yourself with the environment first?”

Cheng Yue nodded, then quickly turned to speak to the man, “You should go back now, I’m going to start work!”

Cheng Shang twitched the corner of his mouth; he hadn’t seen anyone so enthusiastic about going to work.

He instructed, “There is water in the backpack; don’t forget to drink water once you get busy. The jelly and small breads you like to eat are also brought. I’ve peeled the nuts; the ones in the vacuum-sealed bag are them. Remember to take your medicine. You aren’t allowed to eat cold things. I will come to deliver food at noon. If anything happens, you must call me, remember?”

The server nearby watched with a gaping mouth.

Truly a guardian…

I thought it was some kind of ‘roleplay’ spice.

Being managed like a child by his own cat in front of someone else, Cheng Yue’s entire face turned completely red. He went to push the man, saying perfunctorily, “Alright, alright, I know!! Go quickly!!”

Cheng Shang was helpless. He glanced at the time; there were two hours until noon. It was fine—it was still within his range of endurance.

The man eventually pushed the door and left.

The server beside him breathed a sigh of relief. Truly, this “guardian’s” intimidating aura was too strong; when he left, he even looked at her twice with an unkind gaze, giving her a feeling that she had abducted someone else’s well-behaved child.

Looking again at the obedient-faced youth beside her, she smiled again. “You can just call me Sister Xiao Wei. I’ll take you to the breakroom first. Put your bag down; it just so happens there’s a new set of clothes in the back. Try them on.”

“Okay, thank you, Sister Xiao Wei,” the youth spoke obediently.

This set of clothes was a uniform style that the coffee shop had uniformly custom-ordered two days ago. Sister Xiao Wei even found a small bowtie from somewhere and clipped it on for him, making Cheng Yue appear even more exquisitely cute.

Only, Cheng Yue felt something was wrong no matter what. He looked down a bit. “Aren’t the pants a bit too short?”

The blue shorts reached just to the knee, revealing calves that were straight and fair.

“Not short at all.” Xiao Wei looked at the youth with satisfaction. “This is just right.”

“Okay…”

After changing clothes, Xiao Wei took Cheng Yue to familiarize him with the environment and taught him how to use various machines.

“It’s not too busy today; you can just help me take orders.”

This coffee shop’s prices were exorbitant, so ordinary people wouldn’t set foot in it. Thus, only a couple of people came throughout the morning. Cheng Yue even performed “manual latte art” for everyone in the cafe, receiving a pile of “rainbow farts” (extravagant praise).

When Cheng Shang walked in carrying a thermal lunchbox, what he saw was the youth surrounded in the middle by the crowd.

The pants were dead short, revealing white, soft leg meat blatantly; he was showing a smile to everyone, his eyes curving like crescent moons.

The man’s face darkened immediately.

He set the items down beside him with a weight that was neither light nor heavy; the sound made everyone look toward this direction.

“Cheng…” Cheng Yue quickly swallowed the name and walked over quickly. “How did you get here so fast?”

“Am I early?” The man spoke coolly. “Did I interrupt your ‘good thing’?”

Cheng Yue was blank. “What good thing?”

The man’s sharp gaze swept over the youth from top to bottom, his voice cold. “Who told you to change clothes?”

The pants are so short, who are you showing them to!!

Smiling so sweetly, why don’t you smile like that at me!!

“What’s wrong with changing clothes?” Cheng Yue looked down at himself. “This is my uniform.”

“Be good, go change back.” Cheng Shang tried his best to restrain himself and spoke in a calm tone. “If you like uniforms, you can wear them for me to see when we go back. There’s no need to wear them outside.”