Author: You San Brandon slowly loosened his tie, approached me, and said in a deep voice, "How is a kid better than a man?"Before he could touch me, William stopped him. "Old men are useless. They have just pretty faces. I suggest you be a bit more sensible."Brandon smiled and looked at me. "You tell him. Am I useful?"I stammered but was unable to get a proper word out. I waved at them and ran away.1Brandon Jones was my first crush.When I was a freshman, he spoke on behalf of the students at the orientation party. I fell in love with Brandon at first sight and was completely head over heels for him ever since.I was not the only one who fell in love with him that day, but I was the most obsessed.I didn't date or skip classes in my four years at university, throwing myself instead into my studies just so I could catch up to him.I had thought we would be like Noah and Allie, but Brandon didn't even know my name.I joined the same club as him, and I summoned the courag
4I was overthinking.Brandon was only looking for me because of work. His assistant was on maternity leave, and I happened to be available. Looking at his business-like expression, I pinched myself hard. I told myself to wake up and not think about those useless things.Brandon was handling a financial dispute case, and the client was a foreman working at a construction site. The boss delayed paying their wages, and the client was unable to provide an explanation to his fellow construction workers. Some radical ones went to his house every day, holding up banners while threatening him. This time, we went there to investigate and collect evidence.On the way, Brandon said to me, "Make sure to be sharp later on. Follow behind me and don't act rashly."I wondered if he was worried about me. As soon as that thought entered my head, I immediately dismissed it. No, I shouldn't be touched at all. He was merely doubting my ability."Okay, Mr. Jones," I replied professionally. However, I
7Half an hour later, I got into Brandon's car.The clinic he took me to was quite far away. No wonder I couldn't find any information about it on Google.The doctor knew him. When she saw me, she asked Brandon, "Your girlfriend?""Colleague."She stared at me for a long time and asked me what had happened to the kitten. I told her that Ginger wanted to vomit but couldn't. She wondered if Ginger had eaten anything randomly. I said she shouldn't have, but I went to work during the day and didn't know if she had.As I spoke, I almost burst into tears. I was so overwhelmed with guilt. Why couldn't I answer the most basic question? The vet suggested that we do a CT scan first. I agreed and handed Ginger to the nurse. I stood outside the treatment room, feeling at a loss.Brandon took two pieces of tissues and handed them to me. It was only then I realized that I was crying. "I don't know what happened to Ginger. She was fine when I went home. It's all my fault. I should have set up
10Brandon asked me what was wrong. I told him he should ask his ex-girlfriend instead. William asked me if I was bullied, but I told him I wasn't and it was my fault for being careless in my work. William patted my hair and said he would take me to eat something nice at night.He wanted to send me home but had to give up because he had to work overtime. I was very happy. I really didn't want to have any more entanglements with him anymore. I had already turned him down countless times, but it was like he didn't understand.However, I didn't expect to see Brandon downstairs. Holding a bag of cat snacks, he said, "I came to see Ginger."That was a very good excuse. I couldn't find it in me to reject him.As soon as I entered the door, Ginger was meowing again. I picked her up, told Brandon to sit, and poured him a glass of water. He played with Ginger for a while and suddenly said, "Noelle, I'm sorry for causing you trouble.""Yeah, it really was a lot of trouble.""I've already
13Our law firm soon had a new rumor flying about. It said that I was a two-timer who had seduced Brandon and led William on. They also said I used my skills in bed to win Brandon over. Otherwise, with how ordinary I was, how could I win over Harriet?Everywhere I went, people were talking about me behind my back. Ashley was the only one who was willing to speak to me. "Don't let it bother you. They're all just jealous. Ella, only children make choices. You're an adult. You can have both!" she chirped.Brandon heard her words and asked, "Have what?"Ashley quickly ran away. Brandon called me into his office and asked, "Have you heard the rumors going around the office recently?""Huh? What gossip? Oh. Yes, I did.""Noelle, I'm curious, too. Between me and that brat, who would you choose?"Huh? What? Was he kidding me?I was stunned into silence for a while. "They're all joking. Don't be angry. I'll clarify later that I have a boyfriend and promise not to let these rumors affect
Author: Xiao Qi Zai Zi I became a cat and lived with Christopher Jones, my senior and crush.One day, I accidentally entered the bathroom. Christopher stopped showering and picked me up. "Little dirty cat, stop running away. I'll bathe you too."1After getting into a car accident, I became a white long-haired cat. On campus, people fawned over me every day.Because of my deafness, I was accidentally caught by volunteers and given to the student council president before the holiday.His name was Christopher Jones.He was a very handsome man in our university, with top grades, a good family background, and zero affairs.The girls who wished to win his heart could circle the campus for ten rounds if they were to line up.Surprisingly, I, a beautiful long-haired cat, was accepted by him as a gift from a girl.Other than being deaf in one ear, I looked pretty everywhere, especially my pair of different-colored eyes.The moment I arrived at the male dormitory, I won everyone's a
2The desexing trip ended with a single injection of vaccination. I was so angry that I jumped up and down the room, my white fur flying everywhere in the air."Calm down." Christopher couldn't catch me, who was making a mess. He sighed and continued, "It's just an injection."His remark annoyed me. Christopher Jones, you sure sounded brave. I bet you were so great that you never cried every time you were vaccinated.In the end, Christopher compromised and took out a can of cat food to coax me.Truth be told, that thing wasn't so delicious, but for some reason, it could be pleasurable after it spread on a cat's taste buds.Probably because of the vaccine's side effects, I soon lay in Christopher's arms lethargically, on the verge of falling asleep.While I was in a daze, I felt something poking my buttocks.I moved, but the feeling of being injected with a needle persisted.When I opened my eyes, I found myself locked in a big cage, and a child was poking me with a bamboo stic
4The vulnerable human biological clock that could not withstand a single blow fully collapsed. I kept my eyes open in the dark and became increasingly awake."Hello... Christopher, wake up..."Christopher rolled over, and his breathing became long and relaxed.At this time, I thought I should get up and jump around, stepping on Christopher's chest to comfort my annoyed mood.How to describe it?I was feeling half angry, half happy...I began to look forward to seeing myself next week. What if I could go back?I could pursue Christopher as a human being and date him openly.In the darkness, Christopher, still asleep, moved and touched me gently with one hand on my back."Meow!"I rubbed against Christopher's arm, hoping he would stroke my fur again.Christopher woke up and switched on the lights. The small table lamp at the bedside lit up, and the warm yellow light flooded my snow-white fur.Christopher's pajamas were covered with my dander, and I twisted around desperatel