Extra: First encounter
In the night, Zheng Si shook the key and walked towards the community, still smelling of alcohol.
This is the neighborhood where he lives. He lives alone, and his parents don't care about him anyway.
I came back from playing outside, I didn't have fun, I wasn't depressed, I couldn't say how I felt.
As a rich second generation with no ambitions, no one cares about him above, and there is no responsibility below.
"Meow-"
I don't know whose cat is hanging outside, and it sounds like it's lonely at night. Obviously, it's not too late, and there are usually people running in the community at this time, but I didn't see it today.
"Meow-"
Again.
There was some movement over there in the flower bed, and Zheng sighed and looked over.
I saw a flickering shadow in the light, and I didn't know what the cat looked like.
I'm not interested in knowing.
It is estimated that the cats in the community are gathering at the fountain pool again.
Zheng Si took the elevator upstairs and opened the door to enter the house.
I opened the fridge and took a can of beer, and drank it at night, and after drinking less than half of it, I felt nauseous and boring, and threw it aside.
On the balcony of a house downstairs, a child is holding a glittering plastic nunchuck, and his mouth is playing "hum, hey".
found Zheng Si looking at him, and quickly entered the house again.
Zheng sighed at the night for a while, took a bath and slept.
Lying on the bed with a mobile phone flipping through the messages in the group chat.
In the chat group, the group members make an appointment about where to play, how to play, whether to find excitement and so on.
Zheng Si followed and replied a few words.
He has an unlikable temper and no fart skills, so he can only talk to a group of fox friends and dogs.
Throw the phone aside, turn off the lights and look at the dark room.
People, when you can't find your goal, you spend your days in evasion and confusion, but you don't have the shame of wasting your time.
Whatever.
Lie flat and rotten!
When you feel sleepy, pull up the thin blanket and close your eyes to sleep.
As for tomorrow's plans......
There's a fart plan!
There is no alarm clock, and you can sleep until you wake up naturally!
It's like this every day anyway.
It's just that he slept very deeply this night, and the whole person seemed to be trapped in a dream.
I don't know how long it took for all perception to become clear from vagueness.
The cacophony of sounds and the smell forced him to open his eyes.
It was like being in a garbage heap, surrounded by rotten vegetables and debris with the stench of decay.
Zheng Si wanted to leave, but he couldn't exert his strength, his hands and feet were uncontrollable, and his brain was still a little chaotic, so he could only carefully distinguish the surrounding situation.
The words that came to my ears gradually became clear.
"Alas, someone is throwing cats again!"
"I don't know who threw it, so many people who threw garbage back and forth said they didn't see it."
"Secretly threw it."
"How many are they this year? The epidemic is almost over, and there are still people throwing cats? ”
"It doesn't have to be thrown away, maybe it's just a wild cat, running around the garbage by itself, eating the wrong thing and lying on the ground, this body is dirty."
……
Cat?
What cat?
Where are the cats?
There were more and more voices, and Zheng Si opened his eyes wide to see.
"Yo! Teacher Gu, you are here to buy vegetables today, not your teacher Jiao? Didn't go to class? ”
"I don't have classes today, and the school has to sanitize again, so let's go home first if we don't have classes."
"Oh, it's time to sanitize, and so is my side, a bad smell!"
Zheng Si tilted his head slightly to listen...... Ears seem to move?
I just woke up and was still in a bit of a trance, and my vision was not very clear, but I could know that someone was coming.
"This cat was thrown here today?"
"Teacher Gu, don't come closer! I don't know if the cat is sick or not, it looks very unenergetic. ”
Teacher Gu thought that there were still two children at home, and he did have some scruples, so he wanted to look away, but he met the cat's eyes.
It's strange, it's not like that kind of wandering creature praying for please, and it's not vigilant and repulsive, it seems to be a little confused, and a little numb, which makes her feel inexplicably pitying.
Not the usual pity for seeing wild cats and wild dogs on the street, but another, more profound, indescribable feeling.
After hesitating, Teacher Gu still stepped forward.
The person next to him said, "Teacher Gu is going to take it back to raise?" ”
"I'm free now, there's a pet clinic near the school, I'll take it over." Teacher Gu said.
Seeing this, the people around him didn't persuade him much
"Teacher Gu is kind-hearted."
"Come on, use my bag, I haven't filled vegetables yet, it's big enough!"
"Teacher Gu, be careful, don't be scratched by it, there must be germs if it's so dirty!"
"Leave it at the vet and leave it alone."
"Remember to disinfect yourself before you go home."
Teacher Gu wears a mask and gloves, and her coat is a wide old clothes, which she usually does when she comes to the vegetable market.
Because of the epidemic, gloves and disinfectant tablets are all available.
Zheng Si's mind was still a little chaotic, and he couldn't figure out whether the people around him were dreams or reality, so he chose to lie down.
Whatever.
When I was held up, my mind cleared up.
Well?
Well?!!
Visual gap!
Look at the "giant" in front of him, look at himself, he was immersed in shock and bewilderment and did not react.
Teacher Gu was already wearing a mask and gloves and put the cat in a plastic bag.
The cat didn't struggle either.
"This cat doesn't have any strength at all, and it is estimated that it won't last long." It was said.
Being carried out in a bag, Zheng Si's perception became clearer and clearer. It's not as foggy as a dream, but it's still a little sluggish.
Look at the arms.
Hairy.
I moved it manually, and it was a strange feeling.
Sting!
Sharp claws scratch through plastic bags.
His senses, which were becoming more and more acute, were stimulated by the sound and moved uncomfortably.
Thorn -
The plastic bag has bigger holes.
The person passing by reminded Teacher Gu: "Oops! Your bag is broken! The cat's paws are sticking out! ”
"Paper bags or not? Filled with empty wine bottles, a little winey, but sturdy! ”
"Hurry up, put it on!"
A burst of wine smell hit his face, and Zheng Si's brain, which was originally a little sober, was dizzy and a little nauseous.
Zheng Si hit his head against the plastic bag and the paper bag.
Autistic!
Although I have a bad character, I haven't done anything extremely bad, so I won't be reincarnated as an animal?!!
Dreaming, it must be dreaming, and you can wake up after sleeping......
Hehehe......
has been lying flat for a long time, and in the face of this strange change, he can continue to brainwash himself.
Not far from this university, there is a small pet clinic.
When Teacher Gu went in, the person leading a big dog recognized her.
"Teacher Gu, who are you?"
"I picked it up in the vegetable market, I looked pitiful and sent it over to see."
"Oh, take it to the veterinarian...... Sahara! Shut up! Bite me in the palm again! ”
Zheng Si, who still couldn't fall asleep after self-hypnosis, noticed that the corner of the paper bag was scratched by something.
Porphyry, the paper bag was bitten into a big hole.
Zheng Si looked through the plastic bag and looked at the hole.
A fluffy dog's mouth is chirping at the paper bag fragments.
Syllable!
The dog got a slap in the mouth.
But it seemed that there was still some dishonesty, and its owner quickly took it away.
Zheng Si, who failed in self-brainwashing, had to pay attention to the surroundings.
The bad smell made his skin tighten.
There was a muffled voice outside, the bag was opened, and someone looked inside.
"Teacher Gu? I just heard a customer call that. ”
“…… The wild cats picked up in the vegetable market, no wonder they are so dirty. ”
"It stands to reason that it should be dewormed in vitro and in vivo, vaccinated, and then bathed, but in this case, the vegetable market is so dirty, it is better to roughly check it, and if it's okay, give it a bath first."
When Zheng Si was carried out by the veterinarian, he did not struggle, but carefully looked around to see if he could get useful information.
Then I saw the wall calendar on the wall not far away.
The exact date is unknown, but the king-size "2003" is still recognizable.
At first glance, I can't believe it, do you see "1" as 0?
Let's check again.
That's right!
...... 2003 June?
The furnishings, the clothes of the people, and the mobile phone used by one of the employees in the store...... And so on, it really looks like this period.
Woc!
Not only did you become a cat after a sleep, but you also went back in time?!
No! Yes! Yes!!!
In these years, the veterinarian's examination is not very detailed, and the veterinarian wants to confirm whether the cat needs follow-up services.
"Bring some cat food." The veterinarian said to an employee.
After a while, a few small brown particles were placed in a disposable paper tray and placed in front of Zheng Si.
Zheng Si opened his eyes indifferently.
The veterinarian said, "Open the unfinished canned cat food over there and bring it." ”
The soggy can with a fishy smell came to Zheng Si.
Zheng sighed tactically and leaned back, with a posture of "Lao Tzu doesn't eat".
Veterinarian: "Forget it, it's probably too nervous to have an appetite right now...... Teacher Gu, we have done a series of basic examinations on it, and we have not found any symptoms for the time being, why don't we give it a bath first? It's so dirty that we can't do some of the more detailed inspections. ”
Teacher Gu said, "Okay, I'm sorry for you." ”
The veterinarian said politely: "It's okay, you sit here for a while, and it will be fine soon." "You have to charge money for bathing, so don't have no one to pay at that time.
Zheng Si was very cooperative with the bath, although he was a little resistant, but he couldn't stand the rancid smell on his body.
After taking a shower, blow dry the hair.
The veterinarian happily said to Mr. Gu: "This cat is very cooperative, and now it is much more energetic, I see, this should also be abandoned, not as defensive as a wild cat, and it is not aggressive." However, cats like it that have just been abandoned are estimated to have poor survival in the wild. ”
The veterinarian said as he observed Teacher Gu's expression. Seeing the other party's mercy, the veterinarian's heart was relieved.
They shop small, more than a cat is a burden, if it is a breed of cat OK, this year, the breed of cat is easy to be adopted, the native cat is difficult, or a black cat, many people are not happy to raise a pure black cat.
Teacher Gu listened to the veterinarian's words, and smiled slightly, but soon said worriedly: "Still not eating?" ”
The veterinarian said, "Wait, I'll go to my brother's shop and pick up a few more cat foods to try." ”
After a while, the veterinarian came over with cat food and picked a few of each of the loose cat foods.
"Different cats have different taste preferences, some cats eat sweet potato corn, some cats don't eat it, even if they eat grass, some cats like to eat this grass, some cats like to eat that, the taste is different. The price doesn't matter, it's best for them. Abroad, which breed of cat has a special corresponding cat food. ”
During this period, everything was still about the good of foreign countries, which sounded more upscale and easier to bluff people.
However, Zheng Si refused to cooperate.
The veterinarian wondered: "There should be no gastrointestinal problems, and this cat is very young...... Picky! Probably a picky eater! ”
Perhaps, this cat was abandoned by the owner because it was too difficult to serve!
The veterinarian said: "It's not a picky eater, this kind of cat is difficult to raise, unless you can starve it a few times and get rid of this broken habit!" I know a ...... who has to cook cat food with fresh fish and doesn't eat cat food."
After a pause, he suddenly realized that if he talked too many shortcomings, this cat would be even more difficult to be adopted!
"Ahem, wait a minute, I'll try again, picky eaters are hungry! It gets hungry soon after a little exercise. ”
The man took a cat teasing stick, a plush ball tied to a long rope, dangled it in front of Zheng Si, and threw it on the cat's face.
Zheng Si closed his eyes, and then looked at the stupid x.
Under the bright light, the erected pupils became sharper and sharper.
"Wow k......" Considering that the teacher next to him was the young veterinarian who held back the dirty words, "This cat is very imposing!" Teacher Gu, look at these little eyes. ”
"It's okay to check, let it get up and walk, it's okay to get up and take two steps."
Zheng Si was placed on a countertop.
It was uncomfortable to walk on all four legs, swayed, and almost tripped over his own leg.
When the veterinarian saw this, he thought to himself: this cat may really have a problem! With his ability, and the limited equipment in the store, he can't detect it.
I am ashamed of my limited knowledge.
"Maybe I'm too hungry to have the strength." He was empty-hearted.
Although he really wanted this cat to be adopted, the veterinarian couldn't be so tricky, he looked at Teacher Gu who sent the cat over.
"Are you going to leave it here? Or take it back and raise it yourself? ”
Teacher Gu was embarrassed.
It's not that there is a lack of money for raising cats.
In the eyes of their generation, raising a cat doesn't cost much at all. Speaking from the heart, she really wants to raise it, the old people once said that raising a cat looks at the eye, and she feels that this black cat gives her a very special feeling.
But in the city, one more creature definitely needs to divide some more energy, and the impact on family life must be taken into account to see if the family members accept it.
"I have two small children at home. The place at home is not big. Teacher Gu said.
One more cat doesn't know how many things will come out, and if you take over, you have to be responsible, and you can't decide impulsively.
"Cats are easier to keep than dogs, and you don't need much space to have cats." The veterinarian said.
This cat's ability to spoil is also average, and it has a bad temper and is not pleasing at first glance. Even if you stay here, you probably won't be able to meet anyone who is willing to adopt.
The veterinarian advised: "Why don't you take it back and keep it for a few days?" If a black cat like this is raised, the fur is also slippery and slippery, and it looks good! If the family member doesn't accept it, you send it over again. ”
Thinking of something, the veterinarian poured a cup of cold water from the water dispenser with a shallow paper cup and put it in front of Zheng Si.
Clean cups, clean water, Zheng Si, who was indeed hungry and thirsty, opened his mouth.
Choked myself on the first bite.
Sticking out his tongue and licking his nose, Zheng sighed's face darkened.
It's just that it's black hair originally, and no matter how much his face changes, he can't see it.
The process of drinking water was a bit bumpy, but I drank it anyway.
The smile on the veterinarian's face was more relaxed, and he didn't want to really push a sick cat to someone else: "Being able to drink water means it's okay, and I didn't check anything wrong just now, maybe it's a mess, observe for a few days." ”
Teacher Gu finally made up her mind: "Then I'll take it back and raise it for a few days." ”
Veterinarian: "Okay! I'll make a deworming for him, Mr. Gu, you can pick cat litter, cat bowls, and cat litter boxes. ”
Teacher Gu: "This ...... That's a lot of tricks. ”
The older generation has cats, and most of them are rough. She only remembered the way the old people in her hometown used to raise cats, and there were also people in the family compound where she lived now, but she didn't pay much attention to it.
The veterinarian said: "People are more particular about raising cats now, unlike the coal that was burned before, which can be used as cat litter if broken, but that stinks!" Hey, this kind of cat litter is very good, easy to operate and clean, imported! ”
Everything is "imported", and it seems that this is synonymous with high-end.
Teacher Gu picked up this bag of cat food and saw a sentence written in foreign language in a small corner above, similar to Made in China.
Teacher Gu smiled and didn't say much.
Bought some on the recommendation of the owner.
The pet supply store is next to the clinic, and the owner and the veterinarian are brothers.
The shopkeeper warmly recommended: "There are also cat bags, cloth, plastic, oh, there is a flight case over there, and now the latest flight case, but this one is more expensive, you don't need to buy it so expensive now." ”
This cat doesn't know how long it can be raised, and he can't fool people.
Teacher Gu chose a cat bag, which is sturdy enough, with a net on one side to breathe, and you can see the inside and outside.
Back at the clinic, the veterinarian was waiting.
"This medicine is for internal deworming, if it eats cat food, it can also be crushed and sprinkled in the cat food for it to eat, but now this situation can only be fed directly."
The veterinarian wore gloves and gave a demonstration to Mr. Gu: "We are all familiar hands, and many customers complain that it is too tiring to feed the medicine to the 'rebels' at home. I really can't figure it out, so I can only bring it here and let us help feed it. Teacher Gu, if you can't feed it, you can also bring it here, you live in the family area of the school, and it is convenient to come here. ”
Veterinarian: It's time to show off the real skills!
The sides of the mouth were pinched, but it was Zheng Si who didn't open his mouth: Knock you! Put it on a plate and I'll eat it directly!
Veterinarian: "Ahem, no, I'll try again with a medicine feeder." ”
Zheng sighed, who was more conscious and tossed: Forget it.
When he opened his mouth, he was given a pill.
A strange smell, Zheng sighed and wanted to vomit, but he couldn't spit it out and could only swallow it, which was very uncomfortable.
The emotions suddenly became intense, and he couldn't continue to brainwash himself this was a dream.
This horse riding is reality!
That's it, reality!
He!
It's true!!
Become a cat!!
Finally, Zheng Si was awakened by the administration of an anthelmintic drug.
Soberly face reality.
Aggrieved and irritable, confused and shocked, the surging emotions made him want to yell and vent: "How did I become a cat when I stepped on a horse!! ”
However, the voice that shouted out was:
"Whoa—"
After shouting, the pet clinic, which was still a little noisy, suddenly fell silent, and the sparrows outside stopped calling.
The cat in the cage in the store stared at this side with round eyes.
Followed by.
"Woohoo!"
"Woohoo! Whew! Whew! ”
"Woohoo!"
Dogs barking one after another!
The veterinarian who was shocked by the "whoop" just now had a headache.
"Sonorous and powerful, long breath! No problem at all! Teacher Gu, hurry up and take it away! ”
Seeing that Teacher Gu put the cat into the cat bag, the veterinarian told her again: "Observe for a few days, if it's okay, you can bring it over for vaccination." After that, it's all simple, regular deworming, age-appropriate sterilization. Especially deworming, now in addition to those who live in high-rise elevator units, many other cats are free-range, if you can't keep it, you have to prevent parasites. ”
Teacher Gu carried the cat bag back to school from the pet clinic.
I thought I'd go to the market and buy a few more fish later.
I didn't plan to fry fish at home today, but since I have a cat, let's add another dish. If you don't eat cat food, you can eat fish, right?
Zheng Si didn't know what Teacher Gu was thinking, and he was depressed, so he leaned on the breathable net to look outside.
During this period, the city's metabolism was fast, but there were still many traces of the old times, with a sense of age.
From outside the school to the school, passing by the sports field, watching the high-pitched shouts and flying looks over there.
Moving on, there is a slope with a lawn next to it.
The billboard of the Campus Singer Contest stands on one side.
There are students sitting on the grass in the shade of a tree playing guitar.
"I want to go back in time, try to keep the story going, at least not let you leave me and distract from time......"
Sunlight shimmers through the gaps in the leaves, shimmering in the breeze.
Walking into the family area, the noise of youth is far away, and everything is quiet.
There is a cat in the greenery, black and white, with a white mouth and limbs.
At this time, it was squatting in the grass, with an extremely serious appearance, and its tail was taut and trembling.
Zheng Si: I can see it, I'm squatting hard!
It's not far ahead.
Whoosh, a figure jumped in the grass, with a vigorous posture, eager to fly on the grass.
Zheng Si looked over again.
Oh, it's the black and white cat that squatted in the pit just now.
Does every cat feel as light as a swallow after squatting in the pit?
Teacher Gu also saw it, and introduced it to Zheng Si with a smile: "Look, this is the 'sheriff' of our community!" Sheriff of the Black Cat Sheriff! ”
The cat named "Sheriff" looked small and did not look like an adult, but it was full of energy, jumping left and right on the grass, probing sharply, and retracting into the grass when Zheng Si looked over, and lowered his ears.
Zheng Si retracted his gaze.
It stuck its head out again.
And then retract again,
Zheng sigh: Neuropathy! Why do you play so much?!
At this time, many people have cats, and many of them are still free-range.
There are no exquisite high-rise buildings in the community, and you can see old step houses.
On the bench for resting, a yellow civet cat rested. The body size is about the same size as the "sheriff" in front of him, half a year old or less than half a year old.
Originally, the yellow civet cat was licking its fur seriously, and when it noticed someone approaching, it was distracted to look over, and half of its tongue was still exposed.
Zheng Si: ...... This cat doesn't look very smart.
Teacher Gu leaned the cat bag over there: "Ah Huang, come and meet new friends." ”
It's called Ah Huang, why isn't it called a second cargo?
Zheng Si avoided his gaze in disgust.
Teacher Gu came to the building where he lived.
Before entering the building, there was also a cat squatting on the balcony on the first floor, which looked thinner than the sheriff and Ah Huang.
Zheng Si: I look pitiful, and I may be bullied in the future.
Teacher Gu: "Come, get acquainted, this is Big Fat." ”
Zheng Si: From this name, you can deeply feel that the big fat owner has high expectations for it!
The old corridor is not very good and a little narrow.
Go to the fifth floor and open the door.
The space is not large, the decoration is relatively simple, there are many things but not chaotic, there are no strange smells, but with a bit of bookishness.
Teacher Gu put out the cat supplies, she didn't buy a cat bed, the people in the pet supplies store suggested that she first use a cardboard box pad, get used to it for a few days, make sure that the cat is fine, to continue to raise, and then buy a better cat bed according to the demand.
Teacher Gu took out an old dress that he didn't wear and put it in a cardboard box, so he didn't have to worry about catching a cold in June.
Put the cat into the carton cat nest, Teacher Gu hurriedly cleaned up, and was about to go out. She had to see if there was any suitable fish at the vegetable market.
After the others left, Zheng Si turned out of the cardboard box and observed the new environment.
The place is not big, although it is not suitable for walking on four legs, but it is also very easy to see it.
He saw the picture frame on the wall, there were two adults in it, the female was the one who brought him back, and the male looked like a polite scholar, he should be fooled.
Two children, a boy and a girl, one older and one younger, two ass children.
A natural predator of vulnerable animals.
I don't know if it's a bear or not.
Zheng Si was thinking about it when there was a burst of singing outside.
"There are many stories in the small town~ full of joy and joy~ If you come to the small town~ you will gain a lot~"
The sound of a smoky clip is unpleasant to listen to.
Zheng Si ran to the balcony curiously.
Before he saw it, he thought it was an old lady downstairs who had a little voice problem singing.
However, after seeing it clearly, Zheng Si was shocked.
Parrot!
A blue-skinned parrot!
Downstairs on the opposite balcony, a blue parrot was tilting its head motionless, as if lost in thought, or perhaps simply forgotten its words.
Zheng Si glanced around, pulled out a grain of soil from the flower pot, and threw it over.
The cat's claw was rusty and not accurate, and it only smashed into the steel wire mesh that sealed the balcony of the building.
The parrot turned its neck to look around, and when she saw Zheng Si, she was so excited that she flapped her wings and flapped the steel wire fence on the balcony:
"Xiao Ke ~ Love!"
Zheng Si: ......
I was so by a parrot!
The parrot continued to stare at this side: "Mimi~Meow Mimi~~"
Zheng sighed: Mi, you uncle!
Ignoring the parrot, he went back into the house.
Some fatigue and a little swelling and pain in the head.
He jumped onto the coffee table, drew a piece of paper from the tissue box, wiped the soles of his feet, and then jumped directly from the coffee table to the couch.
Is he the one who can sleep in a cardboard box?!
I found a comfortable position on the couch and lay down.
Go to sleep.
Get some sleep and maybe go back.
As you stretch, your paws hook up a coil of the couch cushion.
At this time, he heard the footsteps in the corridor, Zheng Si quickly moved a little to the side, covered the hooked coil, closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.
Teacher Gu opened the door and was stunned when he saw the mass on the sofa.
There is such a black group, and I am not used to it.
However, being able to jump from a cardboard box to the couch should be refreshed well?
Teacher Gu smiled and walked into the kitchen with the bag, planning to cook some fish for the cat to eat first. Cats can't eat heavy flavors, cook lightly, without seasoning. I don't know if I eat or not.
Living room on the sofa.
The shaggy belly rises and falls with the breathing, and the ears with closed eyes but slumped turn at the slightest sound.
The wall clock on the wall, the hands follow its fixed pattern and go around in a circle, leaving a soft sound with each step.
At the half-open window, the curtains were blown up.
The summer wind, intruding from the outside, brings those youthful and restless atmospheres on campus.
Everything seems to be full of life.