Holy Crap! My Cat is Actually a Female CEO?!

Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Is This Something a Cat Would Do?

He discovered that, at some point, a piece had gone missing from the bottom of his front door!

The gap between the missing section and the floor was about four inches wide, creating a hole.

"Holy crap~"

"When did this hole get here???"

Gu Yizhou stared, completely baffled, at the hole that had suddenly appeared before him.

’The wooden door was a bit old, but I was sure it had been perfectly fine before, right?’

This...

What was going on here?

’Can someone please tell me what’s going on?’

Looking as if he’d seen a ghost, Gu Yizhou crouched down to examine the hole.

He even reached out and rubbed the wood splinters along its edge.

Huh?

Gu Yizhou froze for a moment.

This...

’This... isn’t new?!’

That was it!

He realized the hole wasn’t new damage at all. It had always been there. Someone had just glued the piece back in place and painted over it, making it look completely intact.

But now, someone—or something—had removed the patched-up piece, exposing the hole...

Gu Yizhou examined it closely and noticed some scratch marks nearby.

’So... does this mean Xiaobai didn’t actually open the door itself, but instead found this weak spot, broke it open, and squeezed through the hole to get out?’ Gu Yizhou wondered.

’No, wait!’

’This hole only appeared today!’

’It snuck out yesterday too, and my bedroom door was closed. So that little rascal Xiaobai really *can* open doors on its own!’

’It can open doors and now it’s burrowing through them...’

’Is... is this something a normal cat even does?’

’Just what kind of cat did I pick up?!’

For a moment, Gu Yizhou didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

So much for that.

’And here I was, planning to change the lock!’

Gu Yizhou shook his head in resignation.

After standing at the doorway for another moment, he closed the door with a resigned look and walked back into the living room.

Suddenly, another thought struck him. He turned and walked out to the balcony. He glanced at the cat food and saw it was untouched. Even the litter box beside it was clean!

This...

’Doesn’t that little rascal get hungry or thirsty? Does it not need to pee or poop?’

Gu Yizhou’s brow furrowed, his confusion deepening.

He went back to his bedroom, grabbed his phone, and searched online: "Why won’t a rescued stray cat eat, drink, or use the litter box..."

He quickly found the answers netizens had posted.

Stray cats can face some challenges when adjusting to a new environment.

First, the food might not be right. While most cats enjoy cat food, some strays may be accustomed to human food, or their tastes might simply differ from commercially available options. You could try switching to a different brand or type of cat food to see if that helps.

Second, the stray cat might be wary. A new environment and new people can cause them stress and anxiety, making them reluctant to eat. In this case, you should give the cat time to adjust. You can also try offering different foods or feeding it in a more secluded spot, like using "hunger therapy" in a quiet room, to gradually help the cat lower its guard and start eating.

Additionally, the cat’s reluctance to eat could be due to gastrointestinal issues. Strays can be infected with parasites or have other digestive ailments. If this is the case, you need to take the cat to a veterinarian for an examination and treatment.

Finally, the cat might just need time to adjust. When a cat first arrives in a new home, it might exhibit some behavioral changes due to stress, anxiety, or a new routine. In this scenario, you need to give the cat enough time and space to adapt. You should also keep a close eye on its behavior and physical condition. If you notice any abnormalities or persistent issues, contact a vet for help immediately.

In summary, there are many possible reasons why a rescued stray cat won’t eat, drink, or use the litter box. You need to observe and care for the cat diligently, find the root cause of the problem, and take prompt action to help it adjust to its new home.

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"’Difficulty adjusting to a new environment... stress reaction... parasites...’"

Gu Yizhou muttered to himself after reading the search results.

’Judging from Xiaobai’s condition, it probably isn’t parasites or a digestive issue. The vet gave it a thorough check-up the other day, and besides, it doesn’t look unhealthy to me.’

After some thought, he concluded that the only remaining explanation was that Xiaobai hadn’t adjusted to its new home yet and was having a stress reaction.

’That’s probably why it keeps sneaking out every day.’

’And it probably comes back because it can sense that I’m a good person.’

’Looks like I’ll have to make time to bond with it after work every day!’ he thought to himself.

After what happened yesterday, Gu Yizhou wasn’t too worried about Xiaobai not coming back at night.

He glanced at the time.

It was already 8:30 in the morning.

Putting it out of his mind, Gu Yizhou went to wash up. It was Friday, just one more day of work before the wonderful weekend.

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At 8:30 in the morning, Gu Yizhou left for work on his second-hand CFMoto 450SR.

After grabbing his usual breakfast from the steamed bun shop near his complex, Gu Yizhou rode straight toward the Financial Mansion, where his company was located...

He arrived at the office around 9:00 AM.

After clocking in with the fingerprint scanner at the entrance, he walked inside, breakfast in hand.

"Morning, Yizhou."

The receptionist greeted him with her usual smile.

"Morning, Sister Xiaomeng."

Gu Yizhou replied with a small smile of his own.

"You’re looking extra handsome today, Yizhou. Want me to introduce you to some pretty girls?"

Shen Meng teased Gu Yizhou.

"Uhh..."

The very suggestion gave Gu Yizhou a headache.

’Why is everyone so obsessed with me finding a girlfriend?!’

"You’re teasing me again, Sister Xiaomeng!"

"I’m not kidding! Want me to set you up?"

"So what’s your type, Yizhou? Cool older women? Or cute younger girls?"

Shen Meng asked, her expression completely serious.

Gu Yizhou was at a loss for words.

"A girlfriend... I’m not really looking for one right now. But thanks, Sister Xiaomeng!"

He said, a helpless blush creeping up his face.

Without waiting for Shen Meng to reply, he quickened his pace and practically fled.

Giggling...

Watching Gu Yizhou’s hasty retreat, Shen Meng covered her mouth and giggled.

But a second later, a voice suddenly sounded from behind her.

"Shouldn’t you be minding your post this early in the morning? What’s so funny?"

She instinctively turned around. The smile on her face froze instantly, and her laughter died in her throat...

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