Jake was sprawled on his bed, scrolling through social media feeds that seemed to blur into a monotonous stream of memes, selfies, and food pics. His cramped apartment was dimly lit, the flickering bulb doing little to lift the gloom that had settled over him.
That day, she had a few surprises up her sleeve for Li Jingshen that he would never forget for the rest of his life.
Shen Zhichu pinched her earlobe, where a faint scar lingered. Nian'nian, seemed to sense her mood and dropped a ball of yarn next to her, hoping she would play. When she didn't, Nian'nian nuzzled her fingers and gave them a little lick.
Shen Zhichu's expression softened as she gently stroked the cat's head. It seemed like this little furball might be the only one who genuinely cared for her now.
At noon, Mrs. Zhang received a frantic call from her daughter and rushed to ask for a few days off.
The butler, Mr. Li, looked troubled. It was close to the holidays, and he had planned to take leave too. But if both of them were gone, who would take care of Shen Zhichu?