My Cat Turned Beastman Won't Stop Kissing My Neck

Wen Qian had originally wanted to take the Little Fox back with her that day, but she had a nagging worry. The identities of the people following her were still unknown, and she feared the Little Fox would be in even more danger if he was with her.

So, Wen Qian made a decision. She promised the Little Fox she would come back for him in three days, and during that time, she’d figure out how to handle being followed.

Actually, Wen Qian had already reported it to the police twice before, but each time, the case was dropped due to insufficient evidence.

Wen Qian was pretty laid-back about it. When she realized they weren’t taking any drastic actions, she decided to ignore them.

However, she had her suspicions. These people had appeared after her adoptive parents were arrested, so they were most likely connected to them.

"Then you’d better remember to come." The Little Fox had seemed quite disdainful about it. He turned his head away and huffed, then freed a paw to stroke his own fluffy tail. He lowered his voice and muttered, "I’m not going to wait for you..."

"I’ll be there." That was the promise Wen Qian had given the fox.

It was just a pity that this promise was frozen in that afternoon ten years ago.

Because the next day, the rabbit Beastman appeared.

After falling down the stairs, Wen Qian’s memories became muddled, and she forgot her promise to the prickly little fox.

She could even imagine what a furious and frustrated sight the fox must have been, surely stomping his feet and calling her a liar.

Or perhaps he hadn’t waited at all. He was a fox, after all... the most cunning of animals.

After listening to Wen Qian’s description, it took Yin Zhi a long while to snap out of it. He opened his mouth, but it was a good while before any sound came out. "So, you’re saying you gave something so important to a fox you’d only met once?"

Wen Qian lowered her head guiltily. "I’m sorry, I didn’t know the Critical Stone was so import—"

"You never gave one to me!" Confusion and hurt appeared on the young man’s handsome face.

"Huh?" Wen Qian was dumbfounded.

’Wait, *that’s* the important part?’

Clearing his throat, Gu Mian looked up, his gaze sweeping coolly over Yin Zhi. Although his own expression wasn’t much better, he was ultimately calmer. "Once we’re rested, let’s go look for it."

Although the chances were slim, they still had to try. After all, it was the only clue they had so far.

Wen Qian nodded. "There’s also the piece my adoptive parents had..."

Wen Qian knew her adoptive parents wouldn’t accept her anytime soon, so her only option was to ask her adoptive mother. The next prison visit was in the middle of next month.

This was just as well. Wen Qian, having just remembered everything, also needed time to process it all.

In truth, Wen Qian’s goal back then hadn’t been to send her adoptive parents to prison; she just wanted to rescue those Beastmen.

It was just that the two of them had done too many bad things behind the scenes, including a case that involved a human life.

In the end, a life sentence was already a merciful outcome.

So even if Wen Qian hadn’t reported them, the two of them would have ended up in prison sooner or later.

"There’s no rush for that one." Gu Mian’s expression was calm, as if he already had a plan. His gaze fell upon Li Jiu. "Li Jiu, we’ll need to trouble you again with the matter of the Critical Stone."

Since Li Jiu could sense Critical Stone Fragments, his help would be indispensable from now on.

"No trouble, no trouble at all!" He shook his head vigorously, his short, chestnut-colored hair becoming a bit messy from the movement.

If it weren’t for Wen Qian and the others, he would have been dead long ago. Li Jiu felt honored to be able to do something for them.

What’s more, this was related to the Critical Stone and the Beast World; it was his duty as a descendant of an Inspection Envoy.

"By the way, Qianqian, I’ve found the person who pushed you." As if remembering something, a chill surfaced in the man’s deep eyes. His thin lips parted slightly. "It was one of the Beastmen from the dungeon back then."

"You mean... Chi Heng?" Wen Qian tried to recall his name. Seeing Gu Mian nod, she couldn’t help but ask, "Why would he push me?"

I saved them, shouldn’t he be grateful?

Even if they were taken away by another group later and their whereabouts were unknown... that was still better than waiting to die in the Wen Family’s home.

"I don’t know." As if he’d thought of something, Gu Mian’s expression turned grim. After a long moment, he said in a low voice, "He wants to see you."

Although they had found the man, he wouldn’t talk, no matter how Gu Mian interrogated him.

He let the blade held to his neck slice his skin, only saying faintly, "I want to see her."

In that instant, Gu Mian truly wanted to just finish him off right then and there.

As long as the man was gone, he could no longer threaten Wen Qian. And then those answers wouldn’t matter anymore.

But of all things, Yin Zhi had also sent people to keep an eye on Chi Heng... He couldn’t guarantee that the other party wouldn’t add fuel to the fire.

’Ten years ago, he knew Wen Qian had done it on purpose, but he still held onto those words for a decade.’

’She said she was afraid of him, afraid of Beastmen.’

’In that moment, he was afraid too—afraid that she meant it.’

’And he was still afraid now, afraid she would repeat those words.’

’So he changed his mind. He decided to continue being the obedient black snake in her heart, or the gentle professor. As long as it was what she wanted, he was willing to be a warm person.’

"Then... I’ll see him," Wen Qian said after some thought.

’This wasn’t something she could avoid. Besides, she was also curious why Chi Heng hated her so much.’

"Then I’ll come pick you up tomorrow." Gu Mian reached out and ruffled her hair.

"Okay," Wen Qian agreed.

After seeing Gu Mian off, Wen Qian found the wooden box where she had previously kept the Critical Stone Fragment.

She put the Wind Chime inside, then placed it under her bed.

So much had happened today, and Wen Qian was a little tired. She heated up some of yesterday’s leftovers, planning to eat and then go rest.

But even after she brought the food to the table, Yin Zhi was still in the same pose, propping his chin on his hands, looking deeply hurt.

"If you don’t want to eat this, we can order takeout?" She’d heard this guy was a Young Master; making him eat leftovers felt a bit wrong.

His gaze swept over her face, but the young man said nothing. With his lips turned down and his brow furrowed, his worries were practically written all over his face.

Seeing this, Wen Qian gave him a little push. "What is it, really?"

The young man’s gaze was a mixture of hurt and indignation. It took him a long moment to speak. "Do you like foxes?"

"Huh??" Wen Qian froze. Seeing the look on his face, she didn’t dare answer his question rashly. "What kind of like?"

"The kind I have for you." He was still staring at her.

’The kind he has for me...?’

Wen Qian repeated the phrase to herself twice. ’Is he talking about the affection a Beastman has for a human? Or the kind a pet has for its owner?’

’So, just a normal kind of "like"...?’

So she immediately nodded. "Sure, I like them."

"You..." The young man seemed infuriated by her answer, clutching his chest tightly. Apparently not ready to give up, he asked again through gritted teeth, "Are you sure?"

"I’m sure!" Wen Qian nodded emphatically.

"You really are..." ’She’s going to be the death of me,’ Yin Zhi thought.

"No, but... what’s gotten into you?" Wen Qian frowned, thinking to herself that he was being even more unreasonable than her high school’s dean of discipline.

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