The next morning.
Jiang Che woke up early.
Usually, Gu Lingfei would rise early, often heading to the company while Jiang Che was still lazing in bed.
But today, Gu Lingfei was unusually late in getting up.
Jiang Che gazed at the sleeping woman, and his sense of guilt deepened.
He gently removed the arms wrapped around his waist, got dressed, and prepared to make a nourishing breakfast.
As soon as he stepped out, he ran into Yu Wan'er, who had just gotten up to use the bathroom.
The little loli glared at Jiang Che, grinding her teeth in anger.
["You pervert! You must have bullied Sister Gu, didn't you?"]
["I'll bite you to death! ┗|｀O′|┛"]
Jiang Che was in a good mood and didn't bother arguing with this brat. After all, "evil people will be dealt with by even eviler people."
"Hey, Jiang Che! Sister Yao's period just started. Make some hot porridge, not too greasy..."
Jiang Che was speechless. Here he was, a big villain, someone who could make even the chosen ones tremble in fear.
And now he was reduced to being a full-time nanny?
But since they were all his women now, he might as well spoil them a little. He could always get his revenge in other ways later!
......
"Oh no! Oh no! It's already nine o'clock!"
Gu Lingfei rushed out of the bedroom in a panic, wearing only one shoe and walking with a slightly awkward gait.
She frantically searched for her bag and documents.
"Relax, Sister Lingfei. I've already informed your secretary and got you a day off."
Jiang Che forcibly carried Gu Lingfei back to bed. Sometimes, a woman being too career-driven wasn't a good thing!
"But... but I have a meeting this morning!"
For some reason, the usually strong-willed Gu Lingfei, when faced with Jiang Che's gaze, instantly lost her composure, shrinking like a meek little lamb.
Jiang Che brought over the porridge he had made, his tone softening. "Look at you. If you go to the company like this, won't people laugh at you?"
Gu Lingfei looked at Jiang Che's handsome face, her cheeks flushing with a faint blush.
"Sister Lingfei, if you're like this now, will you still go to the company with a big belly when you're pregnant?"
Jiang Che spoke with a hint of annoyance, and Gu Lingfei's face turned red all the way to her ears.
Pregnant... Little Che... actually wants me to get pregnant? To have his child?
The pace was moving way too fast! Skipping straight to having children?
Her thoughts were in complete disarray.
Suddenly, Jiang Che noticed Su Mianmian, the little ragdoll cat, perched on the coat rack. A faint smile curled on his lips.
This little wildcat, usually lazy and spoiled, had been enjoying the VIP view as a cat for far too long.
It was time for her to prove her worth!
"Sister Lingfei, do you remember the joke I told you before? My cat can do backflips."
Hearing Jiang Che's words, Su Mianmian, who had been napping, instantly woke up, her ears perking up as she turned to look at him.
Gu Lingfei looked at Jiang Che with a blank expression. "Haha... Little Che, do you really think I have a low sense of humor? I never laugh at work..."
Jiang Che glanced at Su Mianmian, a deep smile playing on his lips.
Su Mianmian felt a chill run down her spine!
[What... what is this scoundrel planning? Does he know something?]
[You jerk, I'm not going to do a backflip for you! Just because you can play the piano well doesn't mean I'll fawn over you!]
Jiang Che didn't say anything more. Instead, he pulled out a red fruit from his system space and dangled it in front of her, his intentions clear.
Su Mianmian instantly felt her fur stand on end. Even though she was covered in fur, she felt as if she had been stripped bare and laid bare before Jiang Che!
[Does... does he know I'm a transmigrator?]
This was her biggest secret! Adhering to the principle of "lying low is the way to survival," Su Mianmian decided to play dumb, pretending not to hear and even started playing with a cat toy.
But the next second, a sinister voice whispered into her ears.
"Su Mianmian, you wouldn't want anyone to find out you're a transmigrator, would you?"
Who? Who said that?
Su Mianmian was so startled that she leaped into the air, performing a backflip mid-jump, her fur standing on end.
Gu Lingfei covered her mouth in shock, her eyes wide. "It really can do backflips?"
Clearly, Gu Lingfei hadn't heard what Jiang Che had just said. All she saw was Jiang Che asking the cat to do a backflip, and the little ragdoll complied.
That's right, Jiang Che was ready to confront Su Mianmian. The benefits he had given this little wildcat were about to be repaid with interest!
As a peak-level martial artist, Jiang Che had made some breakthroughs during his training sessions with Yu Wan'er and Dong'er, and he was on the verge of reaching the half-step grandmaster level.
Naturally, he had mastered the ability to compress his voice and direct it to a specific person.
Su Mianmian was completely dumbfounded, but she still tried to play dumb, lying on the ground and pretending to be clueless. Surely, she had just misheard.
"Still playing dumb? Get up and do a few more backflips. If you can amuse Sister Lingfei, I might just give you this red fruit."
Now Su Mianmian could no longer stay calm. She looked up and met Jiang Che's mysterious smile.
[It's over. My identity as a transmigrator has been exposed!]
[But how is this possible? And how does he know my name? That's my name from my past life. It can't be a coincidence that this cat shares the same name, right?]
But she didn't have time to think about it now. She had to perform. Her cover was definitely blown.
Su Mianmian obediently started doing backflips, much to Gu Lingfei's amazement.
"This cat... is so smart!"
Of course she's smart! There's a young girl's soul inside her!
[Damn it, this jerk! How did he figure out my identity?]
[Wait... if that's the case, does that mean he knows I've been spying on him and the girls every night from the headboard?]
[You pervert! You knew my soul is that of an innocent human girl, yet you still did those things in front of me! You exhibitionist!!!]
Jiang Che was speechless at Su Mianmian's thoughts. Such a self-absorbed girl!
It was you who came over every night on your own. Even if I closed the door, you'd climb in through the window, eager to learn.
Jiang Che didn't dare to use his mind-reading ability to listen to Su Mianmian's thoughts. She was just too filthy!
So it's my fault now?
"Come here, come here, tsk tsk tsk!"
Jiang Che crouched down and called Su Mianmian over.
[Are you calling a dog or what? (ノ｀Д)ノ]
But Su Mianmian obediently walked over and let Jiang Che pick her up.
"Sister Lingfei, breakfast is ready. Don't forget to eat..."
"Oh, and Wan'er has some ointment in her drawer. You can ask her for some, or else you might not be able to go to work tomorrow~"
Gu Lingfei shot Jiang Che a glare.
After Gu Lingfei left, Su Mianmian immediately jumped out of Jiang Che's arms.
She lay on the ground, staring intently at the tall man before her. To a one-year-old ragdoll cat, the 1.8-meter-tall Jiang Che was like a giant.
[You... can you read my thoughts?]