The Cat's Inheritance

The decision came so easily and so naturally.After making his decision, Qin Qin breathed a sigh of relief.This is probably the first major decision he has made since he resigned.However, after a short period of relaxation, cumbersome practical problems followed.The first thing to bear the brunt is how he can support himself and Lihuamao.

In fact, after resigning, the problem of survival has always been there, but I didn't think about it deliberately before working hard.Now, he has an extra responsibility, and he can no longer evade when he thinks about problems.After graduating from university, he worked hard and joined a good IT company. The high-pressure job of working overtime for food did bring him a good income and a solid life.However, he doesn't like this kind of life, he yearns for more free time and space.However, what is more free time and space?Diligence did not yield a definite answer.Half a year ago, grandma passed away, and Qin Qin resolutely chose to leave, and began to live alone with nothing to do.Except for daily expenses, he doesn't spend much money himself.Although he is a full-fledged nerd, Hardin has little involvement in two-dimensional expensive hobbies. He only buys genuine games on weekdays, and he still has some savings left.However, no matter how economical it is, it will be unsustainable without open source.

The arrival of Cihuamao finally made Xin Qin face up to his own problems.

Work hard to bring the cat home.The house is a small duplex with a simple design. The upstairs is a hard-working bedroom and game room, and the downstairs is a kitchen, living room and balcony.Try to close all the doors to limit the exploring space of the cihuamao, so that it can adapt as soon as possible.He plans to place the raccoon cat in the corner of the living room near the balcony, which used to be the territory of coffee.Everything that belongs to coffee in the house is almost cleaned up.I worked hard to find a few cardboard boxes, and temporarily built a nest and toilet for the raccoon cat.Fortunately, he brought a pack of cat food from the clinic, so he doesn't have to worry about eating. I just hope that this raccoon cat doesn't dislike this kind of cat food.

Ah Li was put down after entering the door.At this moment, his humans were walking back and forth with cardboard boxes in their hands, doing unexplained actions.Ali stared at him for a while, but soon lost interest.At this time, he came to a brand new field, the wild nature of a natural hunter in his blood was just around the corner, and the urge to divide the territory was clamoring.Ah Li circled around a few times in a small area first, tilted his head to look at the human being, saw that the other party didn't care, and finally relaxed, sniffing around with his nose straight, trying to leave his breath in every corner of the house.He was patient, deftly curbing his curiosity, and always on the alert.However nothing happened.Soon after the inspection of the territory on the ground was completed, Ali raised her head and squinted her eyes to look at the huge monster on the high place. There were paw prints left by other cats on it, which seemed to be a territory that had to be conquered.

After tidying up for a while, Qin Qin took out a bowl from the kitchen, which he usually used for eating.Wipe the bowl clean, pour out an appropriate amount of cat food, and mix some medicine-feeding snacks kindly presented by the doctor, intending to mix anti-inflammatory drugs in it and give it to the raccoon cat.Clinking, cat food particles fell into the white porcelain bowl, making a crisp sound.The civet cat, who was secretly patrolling the territory, heard this, and quickly jumped out from the gap in the sofa, shrinking its body and secretly observing the hard work from the gap in the pillow.Xin Qin turned his head to look at it, and found that the other party quietly shrank back into the shadows, trying to disappear out of his sight, so he couldn't help smiling. "Come here—" he opened his mouth to greet, and suddenly realized that he should name Cihuamao.

Cats usually follow their owner’s last name, and the first name that pops up in Xin Qin’s mind is Simba.However, looking at the scar on Cihuamao's left cheek, Xin Qin felt that the name was not appropriate enough.But if it's called Scar, Scar is a villain, it doesn't sound cute at all.Thinking of this, he shook the bowl in his hand absently, making a jingle sound.

Ah Li heard the voice, her heart itched, and she leaned out curiously.He had just toured his new territory.This home is so big, although it is not as big as his abandoned factory in the countryside, but it is enough for a cat.In particular, the air is full of human scents he likes, which makes Ali very satisfied.There was also a faint smell of another cat mixed in the smell, and Ali guessed that this strange smell came from his aunt he had never met.Hope she is having a good time now.Ah Li was thinking about something, when the humans over there started making weird noises again.Ah Li vaguely realized that his humans were calling him, but he was suddenly a little shy.Meow, should I be friendly with humans so early?I'm here for the first time.He flicked the tip of his tail and meowed softly.

Qin Qin was a little surprised, he didn't expect this raccoon cat to be quite courageous.It came to his home for the first time, showing neither panic nor anxiety.Cats who are fearful and insecure often display fear of people, or are unusually aggressive and territorial, which are not healthy emotions.On the contrary, after the raccoon cat entered the house, it first patrolled the territory quickly and cautiously, then relaxed and paced back and forth slowly.Its tail is raised high, and it looks very confident and willing to communicate. Although it is still hiding in the corner at this time, its posture reveals more curiosity and playfulness.This is a good sign.It seems that his raccoon cat likes this new home very much.

Trying hard to make a soft sneering sound, "Come here, let's eat."

Ali stared at his human, took a small step forward, stopped again, and continued to stare at him outside.He thought, should he give human beings a name?His sisters have named their humans, as have other cats with families.Now that she also has a "human race" of human beings, Ali feels that she should take responsibility as soon as possible.For example, think of a nice name.

What is it called?

One person and one cat were thinking about this question at the same time, and they were all distracted.Hard work continued to shake the white porcelain bowl patiently.Ali stared at him. He didn't know what looked good in the eyes of humans, but his own humans must be very beautiful.He appears to have symmetrical limbs, and the fact that humans can run and walk with only two paws is still an unsolved mystery.He also has sparkling eyes and hair that looks soft and lickable - although that's all he has left over his body, which is poor, and he can't lick his own.Ah Li suddenly remembered that when he was very young, so small that he could even slip through a mouse hole, his mother was still there.She has a soft body and a fragrant smell. She likes to lick his fur from head to toe after he has a full meal of milk, and gently calls him "Miwu".His mother told him that Meow is a nickname that humans like to call their beloved cats, although their pronunciation is very strange.One day in the future, he will meet a human who loves him and calls him "Miu".Her mother was separated from her human family by accident, and Ali knew that her mother must still miss the humans that once belonged to her.

Ali decided that he would name his human being "Miu".

"Miu!" Ah Li shouted at the humans. "What are you calling me for?"

Qin Qin could only hear the raccoon cat meowing to himself. He didn't know what he was saying, so he sat down cross-legged and continued to shake the bowl, "Come and eat, aren't you hungry?"

Ah Li hesitated for a moment, then came out from the hiding place. "I'll go over first this time. Meh, you have to remember your name."

"Come here." Xin Qin smiled and watched Cihuamao slowly pacing back and forth on the sofa, then stopped suddenly.The cat sat with its chest upright, raised its head, looked at itself seriously, meowed a few times, and didn't know what it was talking about.

"Miu, your name is Miu. This is the name I gave you." Ali repeated several times.I heard that human beings have poor memory and comprehension, so he has to teach him well.He stared at his human beings condescendingly, and solemnly announced: "Since I have taken over you, I will be responsible for you. From now on, you will be my human beings. I will treat you well and play with you." , I will try my best to make you full and happy every day. If you can’t learn to catch mice, I will catch them for you. If you want other prey, I will do my best to satisfy you. This is my responsibility. I It's not your first cat, and it won't be your last cat. But during the period when I take over you, I will be your only cat. Well..." Ari said intermittently in this takeover declaration.His mom left early and didn't have time to teach him how to gracefully take over humans.The content of the manifesto is what Ali heard from other cats. I can’t remember it all and can’t make it up. It’s the first time for me to take over human beings.Although Ali is an ignorant country cat, he also knows that only by taking the oath can he officially take over his human beings and share his human home, food, and love. "Although I am not the best cat yet, I will work hard and one day, I will become the best. I will make you proud, meow!"

Seeing the cihuamao meowing in a serious manner, and not knowing what to say to himself, it was hard not to laugh out loud.He put down the white porcelain bowl in his hand, stretched out his left hand, with the palm facing up, and hooked his fingers to attract the cat.Cihuamao calmed down, tightened its chin majestically, stood up, lightly stepped on the high back of the sofa, turned around, glanced at him again, suddenly kicked its legs hard, and jumped down.He twisted his soft body, stretched his limbs in the air, quickly came to Qin Qin, and sat down upright again half a meter away.

"Miwu, I'm coming." Ali greeted.

Hard work couldn't help but reach out and snort Hu Hua's round head. Fortunately, the other party didn't blow his hair, and seemed to not mind it at all. Instead, he obediently bent down and sniffed the bowl of cat food.

Meow's stuff smells fishy, ​​and it seems to be delicious.Is this the food of mankind?Thank you, meh.Ah Li thanked vaguely, took a few steps forward, buried her head in the white porcelain bowl, and began to eat.Meow, the taste is so strange, but the taste is not bad!

Hardworking breathed a sigh of relief.Lihua does not dislike cat food, and the problem of eating has been temporarily solved.He recalled the beautiful figure of the cihuamao jumping from a high place, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration. "Leonidas!" Leonidas is the king of Sparta, the most valiant warrior, and a hard-working and favorite game character.The image of Leonidas in the movie also has a scar on his left eye.The ferocious appearance is somewhat similar to the serious cihuamao.Xin Qin chuckled, and said to Cihuamao, "How about calling you Sparta?"

"Miwu?" Ali looked up in confusion.

"Hello, Sparta." Xin Qin smiled at him.

Ali didn't know that from this moment on, he had a human being exclusively for him, with a new home and a new name.At this moment, he only knows that human food is delicious.The night wind blows from the balcony, bringing with it a cool feeling of autumn.But his human being stayed by his side, feeling warm all over.