Chapter 17: Bringing the Cat Home
Today, a cat came to the gate of Xia Yanfei's community.
With its oily and slippery coat, it was lying firmly on the small platform at the top of the wall, combing its fur unhurriedly.
In the community, several old and idle grandmothers carried their own small stools, sitting in the shade near the gate and chatting about their parents.
What boy in Building 3 failed on a blind date again, which family gave birth to a big fat boy, or which child was the most naughty, after breaking the glass in the corridor, he was carried away by his parents.
The cat gave it a lazy look, then lowered its head again.
There are cars coming and going at the entrance of the community, and people who get off work are carrying things, with a slightly tired look on their faces.
The big cat lying on the wall attracted the attention of many people.
What does this cat say?
It's a bit melancholy.
The adults just thought it was fun, while the kids were curious.
The children gather together and guess loudly about the true identity of the big cat, and from time to time burst into laughter, which then evolves into a small chase.
Although the children around him had been looking at it curiously, the big cat still looked at the street in the distance.
Even if a child brings a snack, it is unmoved.
Everyone said that this cat really has a pattern.
Don't get angry, don't get annoyed, don't be moved.
It is necessary to give it the title of Elvis.
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As time passes, the sun has gradually tilted, and the curious people around have gone home, after all, the evening time is always precious, isn't it good to enjoy the air conditioning early?
Suddenly, the big cat, which had been holding still, raised its head, squinted into the distance, and after a few seconds, it seemed to determine something, and left the wall with a slight jump.
The old grandmother was still gossiping, and no one cared about the brick wall behind her, and a touch of orange flashed.
Xia Yanfei, who was walking on the road, noticed at a glance the big cat lying on the brick wall of the community in the distance.
Then the big cat jumped off the wall and walked towards him.
Just this under-pumped temperament, in addition to the big flower cat that I am familiar with, and the meow?
Xia Yanfei swallowed the remaining half of the ice cream cone in his hand, clapped his hands, and squatted on the ground.
"It's not a bad feeling to have a cat waiting for me to come home."
Xia Yanfei teased at the big cat.
"Nonsense, this cat is just hungry."
The big cat didn't look very appreciative, but it still squatted honestly in front of Xia Yanfei.
"Will your family disagree?" The big cat wagged its tail a little worriedly.
"You don't have to worry about that." Xia Yanfei rubbed the soft cat's head with his hand, not to mention, this feels really good.
"After all, you're not a stupid cat, you're a smart cat."
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Xia Yanfei, who returned home, looked at the cold home in front of him and shook her head helplessly.
On the table was a note left by Xia's mother.
"Son, the summer business is about to start, and the time is a little tight, so my parents can only go to catch the plane first. If you have something, you can find Zhang Lin's mother. Oh, don't read it, good son. ”
In addition to a few sentences, there is a big smiley face on the paper. In addition, a bank card was left on the neatly packed table.
Okay, Xia Yanfei casually threw his schoolbag off the sofa, changed out of his school uniform, rolled up his sleeves and prepared today's dinner.
No way, my parents are always very busy at work, and it is already an unexpected joy for Xia Yanfei to go home this time to live for about a week.
After a few late-night phone calls recently, Xia Yanfei knew that it was a work urging.
He didn't care, anyway, as long as it was a while, his mother would rush in with a big bag and a small bag to surprise himself.
Opening the refrigerator, Xia Yanfei carefully checked the inventory in the refrigerator from bottom to top, while thinking about tonight's menu.
If you want to say that Xia Yanfei's cooking level should be maintained at a level above the passing line.
In Zhang Lin's words, it means that you can eat what you make, but you don't know what the level of taste is after eating.
But Xia Yanfei felt that it was actually okay, he felt that although his skills were not good, he thought that he had no opponent in making noodles.
Zhang Lin was not interested in anything he made except noodles.
The big cat easily jumped on the table next to the refrigerator and looked curiously at Xia Yanfei, who was rummaging through the cabinets.
"Little brother, I really didn't think you could cook."
In the voice of the big cat, there was more ridicule than surprise.
"Nonsense, if I didn't, I'd starve to death."
As he spoke, Xia Yanfei took out an onion and two eggs.
After seeing the onion, the big cat, which had always been calm, suddenly took a step back.
This round thing is one of the most annoying plants, and every time it accidentally touches this guy, it will always be stimulated to tears.
"Little brother, this thing is very dangerous, what are you going to do?"
The big cat jumped forward, stretched out its paws and pressed Xia Yanfei, who was about to peel off the onion skin, looking nervous.
Xia Yanfei was amused by its antics and carried the big cat to the ground.
"Look good, study hard, this thing is called onion, it's a very delicious vegetable, when you cut it, just take this with you."
Xia Yanfei said as he took out a pair of swimming goggles.
The big flower cat stared blankly at Xia Yanfei, who was wearing a strange thing, and the latter had already begun a love-hate journey with the onion.
After beating the eggs, removing the pot, boiling the oil, and after a crackling, a plate of scrambled eggs with onions that didn't look good was freshly out of the pot.
Xia Yanfei held the plate with his left hand, picked up the remaining pieces of cake with his right hand, and came to the table outside the kitchen.
Outside the window, it was getting late, and the natural light could no longer illuminate the space in the room.
The big cat jumped high, and its outstretched paws just touched the light switch.
The table in the living room was instantly bathed in bright lights, and the room, which seemed to have become a little unfamiliar, suddenly came to life.
"Thank you." Xia Yanfei smiled and waved at the big cat.
"When I'm done eating, I'll take you out to buy cat food."
Xia Yanfei's voice was a little blurry as he was chewing something in his mouth, but the big cat still understood exactly what he meant.
Gently climbed onto the chair opposite the boy, the big cat paws on the table, looking at the gobbling man in front of him.
With a bite of eggs and a bite of staple food, Xia Yanfei seems to have a good appetite, but the attentive big flower cat can still find it.
The young man who looks comfortable and complacent, no matter how well he hides, there is still a trace of loneliness in the corners of his eyes.
In fact, it seems that he came to his side not only to have a safe haven, but the big cat straightened his long beard that he didn't know how many times, and moved his whole body to the table.
I'm here to accompany him, isn't it?
Grunt, a slight sound came from the belly of the big flower cat.
"Little brother, this cat is really hungry."
"Got it, got it, wait until I'm done eating!"