Chapter Five Hundred Seventy-Four: Nian Nian Got Impatient
“Senior Sister Yan, good morning!”
“Do you have time to go to the cat café today?”
In the early morning of the Sang residence, Sang Zhe’s cheerful voice echoed.
Watching Sang Zhe eagerly knocking on Yan Rouwan’s door, the little loli trio at the dining table couldn’t help but sigh.
“Ugh… Sang Zhe is really persistent.”
Hua Jianglian leisurely sipped her tea, “Hasn’t it been three days already? He comes to look for Yan Rouwan with such enthusiasm every morning.”
Si Jingzhu nodded in agreement, rolling her eyes, “Exactly. I’ve never experienced such dedicated affection from him. How infuriating; I’m so envious of Senior Sister Yan.”
“But I do feel a bit sorry for her husband.”
Long Huan rested her chin on her hand, looking concerned, “Senior Sister Yan’s temperament has changed drastically, which must be a big blow to her husband. But he still pretends like nothing’s wrong every day. He must be tough.”
Si Jingzhu and Hua Jianglian fell silent.
“Speaking of which, ever since Senior Sister Yan awakened, I haven’t spoken to her at all.”
Si Jingzhu propped her little head up and said quietly, “That day when Senior Sister Yan just awakened, she only looked at me and I was so scared I couldn’t even speak. Her eyes and aura seemed to have changed into someone else entirely.”
“So frightening. I miss the Senior Sister Yan who was always gentle and cuddling with cats.”
At this point, the three little lolis sighed simultaneously.
Meanwhile, thanks to Sang Zhe’s relentless determination.
Yan Rouwan’s door finally opened.
“…Are you free?” Yan Rouwan, dressed in a white lace nightgown and exuding a celestial aura, glanced at him with indifference, showing no interest at all.
“Absolutely.”
Sang Zhe smiled, “I’m on holiday today, perfect timing to accompany Senior Sister Yan to the cat café.”
Another holiday?
Wasn’t that the same excuse you used three days ago? Yan Rouwan’s expression was one of silent disbelief.
Sang Zhe, oblivious, continued to beam with joy.
“…Fine.”
In the end, Yan Rouwan simply said, “It’s good to kill some time.”
“Really?”
Sang Zhe immediately lit up, “Then just a moment, I’ll call the owner to reserve a spot!”
The trio at the dining table watched Sang Zhe’s exuberance contrast starkly with Yan Rouwan’s cold demeanor.
“Ugh. I also feel a bit sorry for Sang Zhe.” Hua Jianglian said gloomily.
“Has Senior Sister Yan really changed so much from her former self?” Si Jingzhu expressed her sadness.
Only Long Huan, with her beautiful eyes fluttering, showed a hint of confusion.
“…Huh?”
“What is it?” The two girls turned to her.
“Is it just my imagination…” Long Huan tilted her head slightly, “But it kind of felt like… Senior Sister Yan just smiled for a second?”
Hua Jianglian and Si Jingzhu: “?”
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The reservation took no time at all.
After all, Sang Zhe had been booking the VIP room for ages, able to walk in anytime with just a wave to the owner.
As he pushed open the familiar door, a chorus of meowing cats welcomed them.
“Look, Senior Sister Yan!”
Sang Zhe exclaimed with too much emotion, “This is the place you once regarded as paradise. All your favorite cats are here!”
“So, are you happy to be here?” He turned around.
The second before he turned, Yan Rouwan, who had been happily cuddling several cats, immediately restored her cold and indifferent expression.
“It’s just okay.” She said nonchalantly.
…Useless. Sang Zhe sighed inwardly.
However, he also noticed that she was still subconsciously petting the cat that had jumped into her arms.
At least that part of Senior Sister Yan’s personality still lingered within her.
This means he still had a chance.
“Would you like something to drink, Senior Sister Yan? I can have the owner bring it to us.”
“Just tea will do.”
“Alright. Wait here, I’ll be right back.”
As soon as Sang Zhe closed the door and went downstairs, Yan Rouwan couldn’t hold back her excitement and pounced into the sea of cats, letting out a high-pitched squeal.
“Ha! Kitties! Mommy is here to love you all!”
“Don’t run! Come let Mommy give you cuddles and kisses~”
“Yay! So soft and cute, your fluffy fur feels amazing~”
Amidst a chorus of frantic cat sounds, chaos reigned for a moment.
Meanwhile, Sang Zhe, who was slowly carrying up the tea, stood at the door, stunned.
…What on earth is happening?
Did a weasel sneak in?
No way, with her awakened power, not just a weasel, she could turn all creatures in the world into cats and he wouldn’t even be surprised.
“Senior Sister Yan, I’m back—”
As he entered, the aloof and ethereal Yan Rouwan sat upright on the bed.
Her arms, knees, sides, and even her shoulders were covered in cats. Only she herself remained expressionless, sitting gracefully in the midst of the cat pile.
“You were too slow.” Yan Rouwan said coldly.
“Uh. Sorry.”
Looking around, Sang Zhe could only conclude that the earlier noise had been a figment of his imagination.
After pouring tea for Yan Rouwan, he sat beside her, holding the teacup and said, “Senior Sister Yan, since we’re finally out, let’s chat a bit.”
Yan Rouwan sipped her tea casually, looking utterly uninterested, “What to chat about?”
“I want to hear about your experiences during your omnipotent days.”
“…There’s nothing worth talking about.” She glanced at Sang Zhe, “I, along with the omniscient, have been embodiments of rules for countless years. Everything becomes dull over long periods.”
Sang Zhe remained undeterred, insisting, “Please, anything will do, just say a little bit.”
Yan Rouwan set down her teacup and looked at him, “Why do you want to hear these things?”
“I want to know more about you, Senior Sister Yan.”
“Are you not worried that I am no longer your Senior Sister Yan?”
“If you were no longer Senior Sister Yan, you wouldn’t allow me to keep calling you Senior Sister Yan.”
Yan Rouwan fixed her gaze on Sang Zhe.
His eyes remained as calm and clear as spring water.
After a moment, Yan Rouwan averted her gaze and silently picked up her cup of tea.
“…Didn’t you promise the me before awakening? That you’d make me like you again?”
“Yes,” Sang Zhe admitted frankly.
“Do you think an eternal embodiment of rules would come to like a mortal who is like a newborn child to her?”
“In the past, I would have thought it impossible.”
Sang Zhe blinked. For some reason, he suddenly thought of Xu Hongyi.
“But… maybe?”
“Everything needs to be tried, doesn’t it?” He said softly.
Yan Rouwan seemed to scoff, dismissing him with a huff.
While sipping her tea in silence, she added:
“Then, will you act like other humans and shower me with love?”
“Of course,” Sang Zhe said seriously, “As long as Senior Sister Yan wants to hear it.”
“Ha, then say it a few times so I can hear.”
Sang Zhe immediately sat up straight, seriously facing Yan Rouwan, focusing his expression:
“Senior Sister Yan, I like you.”
Yan Rouwan coolly continued sipping her tea.
“Keep going.”
“Senior Sister Yan, I like you.”
“Don’t stop. I want to see how persistent you are.”
“Senior Sister Yan, I like you; Senior Sister Yan, I like you; Senior Sister Yan, I like you…”
Sang Zhe didn’t feel embarrassed at all, repeatedly saying the same phrases without annoyance.
Yan Rouwan seemed to only be playing with him, unfazed.
It was only after Sang Zhe had repeated it thirty times that Yan Rouwan finally glanced up: “That’s enough.”
Sang Zhe stopped.
“Just empty words won’t move even a mortal woman.”
Yan Rouwan continued to pet a cat without looking up, “Do something else.”
“What else does Senior Sister Yan want?”
“…Kiss me and see.”
Sang Zhe hesitated for a moment.
But seeing Yan Rouwan appear so disinterested made him feel it wasn’t a big deal.
Of course.
For Primordial Deities and embodiments of rules, things like kissing or even… seem like the most superficial physical activities without any significant meaning.
But since she liked it, Sang Zhe slowly leaned in, preparing to plant a kiss on her delicate, smooth cheek.
However, just as he was about to gather some courage…
He suddenly heard Nian Nian’s voice in his ear.
“Sang Zhe, a new treasure has appeared. It’s just outside the city.”
Sang Zhe froze.
“What’s wrong?” Yan Rouwan’s tone remained indifferent, but deep down, there seemed to be a hint of impatience.
“Hold on, Senior Sister Yan, I’ll be back soon.”
The next moment, Sang Zhe’s figure suddenly vanished from the room.
Leaving behind the expressionless Yan Rouwan and Nian Nian, who slowly appeared at her side.
The two exchanged glances.
Yan Rouwan: “…You got anxious?”
Nian Nian: “…I just came to remind you not to overdo things. Be careful; he might get angry and not want you anymore.”
Yan Rouwan: “You’re the one who’s anxious.”
Nian Nian: “Men are the most annoyed by women who dangle them along, enjoying being adored by them—”
Yan Rouwan: “So anxious, so anxious.”
Nian Nian: “…You’re crazy!!!”
“You little brat, when you heard him say he likes you, your tail was about to turn into a windmill! You’re such a disgrace!”
“Hah, I know you’re impatient, but he’s said he likes me over thirty times, and now he’s about to kiss me~”
Yan Rouwan shot a teasing look at Nian Nian: “No one in his life has even held hands or kissed him, right?”
“No way! No way!”
In that instant.
Nian Nian turned beet red.
Unable to hold back any longer, she aggressively took off her glasses and pounced on Yan Rouwan, yanking at her headdress.
“Damn it! I can’t take it anymore; I’m spilling the beans!”
“Hah, sister lets you have two hands; you could even kill this little brat with the cats!”
Meanwhile, outside the city, Sang Zhe was scratching his head in confusion after searching for the treasure for a while.
“Huh? Nothing? Did Nian Nian make a mistake?”
“No way. It’s Nian Nian, she can make mistakes too?”
After calling out for Nian Nian without a reply, Sang Zhe became even more perplexed and could only turn back towards the cat café in the city.
As he reached the door, he heard another chaotic commotion from inside.
Sang Zhe: “…What is that ruckus? Did a weasel sneak in again?”
