The girl who feeds the cat

there was a time when I was completely poor.

I was surprised when I fed the cat one morning and took out high-grade cat food from the cupboard. With it in hand, it is estimated that it will only be enough for the evil to eat twice.

then negotiate. The cat at home, like an archenemy, preemptively occupied the commanding heights and stood on the air conditioner looking down at me.

Cat, I said, your father, I am a little poor recently. I may not be able to afford high-end cat food. Can I change it to something else?

Meow! The cat said, fuck, no.

is not a bad thing. I said, you see, it is dozens of yuan cheaper. Balanced nutrition, chicken flavor, beef flavor, seafood flavor. Take your pick.

Meow! The cat said, get out, don't try to deceive me. I've seen a lot.

all other cats eat that. I mean, this is the latest trend in the cat world.

Meow! The cat said, screw you, eat by yourself!

I'm angry, did Mom force you to see anyone eat cat food?

if the cat is not satisfied, I can eat your ham sausage, why can't you eat cat food!

I keep getting angry and get out! That's what you stole!

so what? The cat retorted, which shows that your eyes are not good!

I keep getting angry and farting, and I put on my glasses and my eyes are 1.5!

Cats are triumphant and have better eyesight than animals! Is that fucking worth showing off?

wait! I don't think there's something wrong, asshole, don't change the subject!

this is the cat food reserve! I shook the bag in my hand to him and began to buy cheap cat food tomorrow. Do you like it or not?

No! The cat barked at me.

then starve to death! I was so angry that I threw down the bag and rushed out of the door.

two

when I went out, I found there was nowhere to go and sat on the bench downstairs in the community in a daze.

after staying for a while, a kitten poked its head out of the bushes and shouted to me.

wipe, even you beg for food from me? I'm impatient. No!

alas, there is no way for good people to go.

just as I was about to get up, a girl hurried over from me. The kitten saw her and screamed more happily.

shoelaces! The girl yelled.

I quickly looked down. Hey, my shoelaces are well fastened.

shoelaces! The girl shouted again, smiling.

the kitten ran over happily.

. Shit, the dog is called shoelace.

when the girl was very happy, she took a fresh-keeping box out of her bag and opened it. The fresh-keeping box is divided into two parts, one side is filled with water, and the other side is filled with cat food.

the kitten hugged the girl's calf.

the girl smiled. She sat at the other end of the bench, the cling box on the floor, watching the kittens eat.

I tried to talk to her: do you come often?

that's right. The girl bowed her head and said that she had come here every day recently.

you don't live here, do you? I asked again.

used to live. The girl said, Building 11. It's been more than a month since I moved out.

she told me where she lives now, which is far away. Running this far just to feed the cat? I was surprised.

is it all right? The girl asked rhetorically.

Why not? it's too good. Such a beautiful girl.

what's your name? I asked excitedly, where's the cell phone number? Come to Wechat to add ….

the girl glanced at me. Forget it, she said. I have a boyfriend who will get married next week.

. Shit, change the subject.

Why do you call it shoelace? I asked, pointing to the kitten who was eating.

the girl's face is calm. Because the cat I used to have was also called shoelaces.

before? I was immediately curious.

three

mm-hmm. The girl said. I've had shoelaces for two years. I grew up.

she is a kitten, black. My friend's cat gave birth to three, can not raise, I went to join the fun, as a result, as soon as she saw me, she rubbed against my hand. I was so happy that I brought her back.

when I was a child, I was especially noisy, scratching sofas, scratching clothes, tearing toilet paper, and biting computer lines. At first, I called her cat, but then she learned to know about shoelaces when she was less than four months old, so she called her shoelaces.

then I'm going to get married. I have been in love with my boyfriend for more than a year. He is nice, has a car and a house, and has a stable job. We have met the parents of both sides. He is a single parent, and his aunt is a kinder person. My family agreed that we should be together.

there is a problem. He doesn't like cats. The first time I came to my place when I saw the shoelace, he frowned obviously.

do you have a pet? He said. Pets are unhygienic and prone to parasites.

nothing. I didn't take it to heart. The shoelace was clean. I took her for an examination, and there was nothing wrong with it.

he frowned again but said nothing more.

I thought it was over. I've been busy preparing for the wedding, but I haven't thought about it. Until last month, he suddenly asked me to come out for dinner. I rushed over and found his mother there.

as soon as I sat down, my aunt said bluntly, Yue, I heard that you have a cat?

I felt a rush in my heart and hurried to see him. He pretended to look at the menu without looking up.

I have to say yes, I've had it for a while. But don't worry, auntie, my cat is very good, there is no disease, it does not affect me.

I know it doesn't affect you. The aunt smiled and said slowly, but, Yue, have you ever thought about it? In the future, youIt's always bad to have a cat to have children. The aunt knew a man whose daughter had a miscarriage because she had a cat when she was pregnant.

I don't know what to say for a moment.

Auntie, there are many reasons for miscarriage, not necessarily because of owning a cat. I tried to explain.

that won't work either. The aunt kept smiling. Pregnant women should ensure a clean and quiet environment. Not to mention whether the kitten will affect your rest, assuming that the child is born safely, what if the small child is scratched by the cat? This is about a child's life. It's not that Auntie doesn't like small animals. She added that her aunt just didn't feel safe. Think for yourself, is that right?

then she got up to leave. Before leaving, he added, Yue, listen to the aunt, the aunt is for your good, but also the good of your future children.

she's gone. I looked at him at a loss.

then he finally looked up. You heard what my mom said.

I was afraid that I would say you would be angry, so let my mother persuade you.

I don't know whether to be angry or sneer. I just feel shivering and powerless.

can I not take my shoes with me? I said, almost begging him, really nothing, I can take her to have an examination, I will be careful, really careful.

he shook his head. This is about our children. I can't promise you.

I called your parents, too. He added. They also think that keeping a cat is bad for the children, so they should send it away as soon as possible.

I froze. I didn't speak for a long time, and tears fell on the table.

I was going to try to find someone else to keep it for me for a while. My parents have made it clear that they won't help me raise it. I asked around among my friends, but no one could support it. Posting on the Internet, everyone wants to have a newborn kitten. I was desperate and called him again. I said if we could wait a minute, we could send the shoelaces to someone else's house before we were sure to have a baby, and then someone might be able to take care of her.

No. He said. My mom won't approve. I don't agree either. We want children after marriage, but what if you don't want to leave the cat?

I panicked and cried on the phone. I said, where can I send her?

I went to a pet store. He said. I asked. There are stray cats. The condition is also good, just send it there.

this is cruel to shoelaces. I lump in my throat.

his voice cooled instantly. Can't you tell the difference between priority and priority? Did he ask me, which is important, marriage or owning a cat?

can't all be important? I continued to cry and said that the shoelace had followed me for more than two years, and I was reluctant to give up. Will you help me?

his voice is cold. It's your choice.

I cried all night with my shoelaces in my arms.

the next day, I made up my mind to send my shoelaces away. I naively thought that maybe after a while, he would change his mind. I just sent my shoelaces to the pet store for a few days and would pick them up later.

if you think so, you don't seem to feel so bad.

I took out the cat airbox I bought for shoelaces a long time ago and carried it in while coaxing it. In the past, the shoelace particularly resisted this box, clinging to the door of the box and not letting go, but it was very good that day, without saying a word, lying quietly inside.

I think she might know what happened.

shoelaces, Mom is going to send you to a strange place. I said. Don't be afraid. Mom promises that the shoelace will stay there for a few days. Mom will pick you up soon, okay?

the shoelace is still quiet. I reached out my paw to grab the door of the airbox.

shoelace, shoelace. I called her again and touched her head with my hand. Look at the shoelaces, Mom. It's not that mom doesn't like you. Mother is going to maintain her love. If she doesn't get married, it will be too late. Do you understand shoelaces?

the shoelace stared at me, thinking I was going to play with her, eager to pounce on my hand.

I feel my eyes are hot. Close the box, take a taxi, and go to the pet store. On the way, he called me and asked me why I wasn't at home. He came to see us off. I said no. Hang up the phone.

went to the pet store. The shop was neat, and there was a boy at the front desk. After hearing me say why I was here, he called the shopkeeper out.

the shopkeeper opened the airbox and took out his shoelaces. The shoelace walked cautiously on the ground, trying to rub my leg, and I took a step aside.

in order not to make the shopkeeper suspicious, I lied to him that it was a stray cat.

the shopkeeper looked at the shoelace and said, this pampered flesh doesn't look like a stray cat.

Oh, I said, I kept it for a few days, but I couldn't keep it for a long time, so I had to send it here.

the shopkeeper looked at me, said nothing, slowly picked up the shoelace, and touched her head bit by bit. The shoelace was still silent and docile, just staring at me all the time.

I think if it goes on like this, I'm going to cry and hurry to the door.

then the shoelace gave a slight cry.

my eyes got wet at once.

looking back, the shoelace gave another slight cry and began to struggle.

the shopkeeper looked at me as if he could see into my heart.

are you sure this is a stray cat? Asked the shopkeeper.

I don't know what to say, and tears keep falling.

you go, said the shopkeeper. And don't come here again.

he turned into the store with his shoelaces in his arms. A shop assistant saw the clue and opened the door for me with a straight face.

I didn't leave. I stood at the door, still crying. It suddenly dawned on me that I was wrong, all wrong. I thought so well. He won't accept shoelaces now, and it's impossible in the future. When I walked out the door this time, I just. I'll never see the shoelaces again.

but I can't say a word. I want to tell the shopkeeper to wait a minute. I'm not in foster care anymore. I'll take her now. Really. I'd like to order a shoelace. I want to tell her that mom lied to you about shoelaces, but mom won't leave. You ate too much. Mom scared you. Where are you going with your shoelaces? I can't see you. Where are you going?

the girl said, her voice choked up, and finally, she couldn't go on, crying on her knees.

I struggled to hold back my tears.

you should take her home. I said.

what about him? And get married. The girl looked up and said in a muted voice.

I didn't speak and looked at her meaningfully.

the girl's eyes are wide open. You mean. Repent your marriage?

before you get married, you are already asked to give up one of your favorite things. I said. Have you ever thought that if you encounter other problems after marriage, you may be asked to give up more?

the girl looked at me blankly. Shoelaces are not "things".

. Let me give you an analogy! I said, no, no!

the girl still looks stunned.

I don't know. I can't imagine. She said, can this kind of thing work? It takes a lifetime to get married.

I say it because it's a lifetime thing.

the girl is silent. She looked down at the kitten at her feet. The guy ate cat food all over the ground and was picking it up one by one from the ground.

look at her, she's well-trained, maybe she used to be a domestic cat. I said.

mm-hmm. The girl wiped her tears and reached out to touch the kitten's head. The kitten stopped swallowing and rubbed her hand with her mouth.

would you like to keep her? The girl asked me.

wipe! Do you have a conscience to ask a poor man such a question?

the girl doesn't seem to expect me to answer.

I wonder if the shoelace is eating well now. The girl said tears burst again.

eat a fart. I can't help saying. She must be wondering now, where is the master? Didn't you say you'd pick me up in a few days? Is it because I usually eat too much? if I don't eat now, will I be able to go home?

the girl burst into tears.

I don't like people like you. I stood up and said. Keep saying it's for love. Your fucking love. As long as you find the right person, it's never too late to get married.

then I left the place to buy food for the cat at home.

stood in front of the supermarket shelf for a few minutes, hesitating. Finally, I bought a big bag of high-end cat food and wiped out all the money in my bank card.

Fuck, eat steamed bread every day after the big deal. I thought to myself.

go back, the girl has already left. Even the kittens are missing.

there is only one or two leftover cat food left on the ground.

four

after a long time, I completely forgot the experience.

when I browse Weibo one day, the system prompts me to have new fans.

I was very happy. I clicked on it and found that it was a woman. I was even happier. Ah, my charisma must have moved her.

return to the powder decisively. Less than five seconds after pressing the mouse, the private message window pops up.

finally caught you! The female fan, who had never met before, said.

Fuck, the baby is not mine! My hands trembled nervously.

huh? Aren't you the one who fed the cat with me in the XX neighborhood a long time ago? The woman asked.

it occurred to me for a moment.

how did you find my Weibo? I asked.

anyway, I found it. The girl said.

Looking for a fabulous high low wedding dresses that will fit any occasion? Our collections are versatile enough to suit any figure.

you're married, and I'm still nervous. It's not right to hook up with another man.

I'm not married. The girl said again.

ah? I froze.

the girl doesn't talk and throws me a URL.

Click on it, it's a Weibo. A picture shows a girl with her back to the camera and a little black cat stepping on her shoulder with sparkling eyes.

shoelace. The girl said. I got it back.

and surprises. She added, throw me a website again.

it is still a picture of Weibo, with shoelaces curled up under a table and a kitten licking her hair.

No wonder I haven't seen her for a long time.

kittens also have a name. Girls type and call them soles.

. Girl, you have a high IQ.

doesn't it sound good? The girl called again.

it's okay. I reply. I know a man whose name is Tiezhu. Female cat.

the girl sent a long list of laughing expressions.

I thought about it for a long time later. After a while, the girl typed. You're right.

I won't give up what I love most for others. She said. It's fine now, one person, two cats, it's not against the law not to get married. If you want to get married, the other person must also be a cat lover.

it's never too late to get married, is that right? She asked me again.

I couldn't answer her because I found that my home was suddenly cut off from the Internet.

Fuck! I jumped to my feet. How many times have I told you, and his mother bit the net cable again!

the dog forced the cat to retreat quickly from the router and ran into the corner of the living room.

look at the network cable, it doesn't work at all.

alas, I lost another chance to hook up with a little girl.

I just want to have a word with her.

that's right.