The Heroine Fell Deeply For Her [Quick Transmigration] 191

Chapter 191: There’s a Fox Here (Entertainment Circle) Part 4

Tao Ning didn’t know what was going on in that little furry head, and she placed a small bowl of food before Yu Shuangjiang, adding some beef to the chicken breast, worried it wasn’t enough.

Yu Shuangjiang finished her breakfast, licking her lips, experiencing the joys of being a cat for the first time.

No 6:00 AM wake-up calls from her assistant, no strict diet of vegetables,

And no annoying reporters asking about her struggles as a non-classically trained actress.

What struggles? Just improve her acting, what else could she do?

They never listened, always wanting something more.

As she thought this, Tao Ning came over, taking the empty bowl and gently petting her head: “All done? I’ll take this.”

Yu Shuangjiang’s feelings towards Tao Ning were complicated.

Despite her harsh words, she was still grateful for being rescued.

Her phone buzzed, and Yu Shuangjiang the cat looked at the screen.

A familiar name, and after a moment of thought, she recognized Zhang Ke, Tao Ning’s assistant, often seen with her.

Zhang Ke had apologized to her once, a notoriously tactful person in the industry.

Yu Shuangjiang meowed loudly, Answer the phone, I want to hear your gossip.

When I get back to my body, I’ll tell the media about your backstabbing.

Tao Ning seemed to be writing a script last night, a good opportunity missed, she had fallen asleep too quickly, she also wanted to see how this picky screenwriter worked.

Tao Ning’s sharp tongue was unmatched,

But so were her writing skills, her criticisms always on point.

“Thirsty?” Tao Ning emerged from the kitchen, seeing the cat by her phone. “So smart, reminding me to answer the phone.”

She answered the call.

Zhang Ke’s voice came from the phone, and Yu Shuangjiang, startled, wondered if she had been discovered.

After all, cats usually just ate and slept, not reminding humans to answer their phones.

She should have knocked the phone off the table.

Her assistant had once said that cats who didn’t clear tables were fake cats, she didn’t believe it.

After agreeing on a time to meet, Tao Ning hung up, and Yu Shuangjiang was still sitting on the table, staring at her paws.

Tao Ning realized Yu Shuangjiang was easily lost in her own thoughts, oblivious to the world around her.

So she didn’t disturb her, going to her room to change, preparing to leave for work.

She would definitely take Yu Shuangjiang with her, but how was the question.

She didn’t have a carrier or a cage, and even if she did, Yu Shuangjiang wouldn’t go in willingly.

Suddenly remembering something, she retrieved a free gift from the box of cat supplies.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat watched as Tao Ning pulled out a bright yellow harness and leash.

She didn’t know what it was, not noticing Tao Ning’s appraising gaze, as if considering something.

Would she agree to wear a harness?

It was a valid question, such a small cat could easily escape.

Yu Shuangjiang, having never seen such a thing before, looked at the harness and leash, then at the box, curious about its contents.

Tao Ning, having made up her mind, went to the kitchen, then returned, saying to Yu Shuangjiang, “We’re going out later, you’ll have to wear this.”

With that, she unbuckled the harness and reached out.

Yu Shuangjiang, not understanding, instinctively nibbled on Tao Ning’s hand, then a piece of beef jerky was placed in her mouth, and she chewed, instantly captivated by the flavor.

Homemade beef jerky, crunchy and delicious.

What kind of miserable life was I living before?

Distracted by the beef jerky, she didn’t notice the harness being put on, and a small yellow hat placed on her head.

While both were seemingly satisfied with the outcome, Tao Ning was worried. If she wasn’t certain this was Yu Shuangjiang, she would have thought she had the wrong cat.

Who would willingly accept being fed and dressed like this after turning into a cat? So comfortable with being a cat.

She was worried someone might lure her away with treats.

At Qingying Entertainment, Zhang Ke, after waiting for a long time, finally saw Tao Ning.

Putting down her coffee cup, she stopped chatting with the receptionist and hurried over: “Tao Laoshi, the meeting is in half an hour, to discuss your next project… Wait, is that a cat?”

*Laoshi = Sensei = Teacher*

She finally noticed the cat perched on Tao Ning’s shoulder, a calico with striking eyeliner, its posture proud.

Tao Ning didn’t deny it, saying proudly, “I found her yesterday, isn’t she cute?”

Zhang Ke was even more surprised: “You found her?”

She hadn’t known Tao Ning liked animals.

She didn’t even pay attention to the fish in the office, and now she suddenly had a cat?

The receptionist, curious, also walked over: “It’s so pretty, Tao Laoshi, can I pet it?”

Tao Ning shifted slightly, avoiding her hand: “I can’t decide that, you’ll have to ask her.”

The receptionist actually asked, “Kitty, you’re so pretty, can I pet you?”

Yu Shuangjiang the cat looked at her with gentle eyes, like a celebrity meeting a fan, then buried her face in Tao Ning’s shoulder, a silent refusal.

Tao Ning said apologetically, “Sorry, she doesn’t want to be petted.”

The receptionist, however, was delighted, her eyes sparkling: “She understands me! She’s so smart! I want to pet her even more now!”

Zhang Ke: “…”

She had thought her sister, a serious high school teacher, was the only one who acted like this after getting a cat, overly affectionate and talking to her pet more than to people.

But now it seemed it was a universal phenomenon.

Even the sharp-tongued Tao Ning had changed.

She looked at the calico with a mixture of amusement and respect: Cats, truly magical creatures.

Yu Shuangjiang, surrounded by their gazes, was unfazed, having practiced countless times for the red carpet, this was nothing.

Tao Ning followed Zhang Ke to the elevator, and Zhang Ke explained the meeting’s agenda.

As one of the company’s key screenwriters, her presence was essential, and if she hadn’t returned, they would have sent someone to look for her.

The matters discussed were confidential, and Yu Shuangjiang, initially interested, quickly became bored.

They reached Tao Ning’s office, passing through the open-plan office area.

Tao Ning had her own office, and even a separate studio outside the company, rarely appearing here.

Her occasional appearances always attracted attention, and everyone saw her carrying a cat on her shoulder, walking casually.

After she left, the employees looked at each other, then the quiet office erupted in chatter, everyone looking towards the direction she had gone.

“Did I see that correctly?”

“Did Tao Laoshi bring a cat?”

“Yes, a calico, with long fur, and that little bee backpack is so cute!”

A staff member, who had dozed off, suddenly stood up, looking around blearily: “A cat? Where? I have treats!”

Another replied, “It just left, Tao Laoshi’s cat.”

The sleepy staff member touched the corner of her mouth, her smile freezing: “Tao Laoshi was here? Did she see me sleeping?”

Being caught slacking off was a disaster.

“I don’t know, probably not.”

Inside Tao Ning’s office, someone was already waiting, the assistant’s assistant, Xu Yiman.

Hearing the door open, Xu Yiman quickly stood up, holding a stack of documents: “Tao Laoshi, these are the documents for the meeting, please take a…”

Turning around, she saw not Tao Ning, but the cat on her shoulder.

She paused, tilting her head slightly, thinking she was mistaken.

…A cat?

Am I still dreaming? Did Tao Laoshi grow a cat?

Tao Ning walked in, casually flipping through the documents: “Okay, I’ll look through these, when does the meeting start?”

Xu Yiman, snapping back to attention, told her the time.

Unable to contain her curiosity, she asked, “Laoshi, when did you get a cat? It’s so well-behaved.”

Tao Ning, her eyes still on the documents, repeated her well-rehearsed answer, receiving the expected exclamations of surprise and praise.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat, perched on Tao Ning’s shoulder, accepted all the compliments.

Who would have thought she would one day be sitting on Tao Ning’s shoulder?

It was a strangely satisfying experience.

And Tao Ning didn’t seem to mind, carrying the cat while reading documents, drinking tea, and replying to emails.

Soon, a knock came on the door, someone summoning Tao Ning to the meeting.

Yu Shuangjiang hated meetings, and she tried to jump onto the desk.

Who cares about meetings?

Tao Ning, seeing her intention, helped her onto the desk, watching as she surveyed her surroundings like a little tiger, her tail twitching slightly.

Then she spotted something and started attacking the decorative fake flowers on Tao Ning’s desk.

“…” Tao Ning turned to Xu Yiman. “I’m going to a meeting, she’ll be staying here, please look after her, don’t let anyone touch her.”

She seemed a bit… simple-minded, easily tricked.

Xu Yiman, not understanding but still enthusiastic, readily agreed, promising to keep an eye on the cat.

Tao Ning, after giving her instructions, reluctantly left for the meeting.

If Zhang Ke hadn’t seen the cat with her own eyes, she would have thought Tao Ning was simply lovestruck, unable to leave her girlfriend.

But even Zhang Ke hadn’t known who Tao Ning liked.

She had even suspected Tao Ning was asexual, not interested in anyone.

The first meeting after a week-long holiday, it lasted for three hours, almost lunchtime when Tao Ning finally emerged.

Zhang Ke followed her, asking, “It’s lunchtime, Yiman and I are going to the cafeteria, Tao Zong, what do you want? We’ll bring it back for you.”

Receiving no reply, she looked up, surprised, Tao Ning was already walking ahead, turning a corner and disappearing from sight.

Zhang Ke: “…” Why so fast?

Returning to the office, it was unusually crowded.

Normally, people avoided the boss’s office, afraid of being assigned tasks.

But with a cat present, all caution was thrown to the wind.

It was lunchtime, but instead of going to the cafeteria, they had all gathered in Tao Ning’s office.

#I heard there’s a cat in Tao Laoshi’s office#

#Who needs lunch when there’s a cat#

Tao Ning, leaning against the door, holding a stack of documents, looked at the crowd, her ears filled with the sound of people imitating meows, and she fell silent.

Xu Yiman, who had promised to protect the cat, held a cat treat, her voice high-pitched: “Salmon-flavored treat, kitty, want some?”

Yu Shuangjiang the cat, surrounded: “…”

Thanks, but it smells fishy, I don’t want any.

She turned her head away.

Just endure it, like a fan meeting.

But Xu Yiman was still doing her job, maintaining a clear space around the desk, despite the growing crowd.

Not discouraged by the cat’s rejection, she even swatted away a hand reaching out to pet it.

Xu Yiman said righteously, “No touching, I promised Tao Laoshi I would look after her.”

The colleague retracted their hand, muttering, “I just forgot, and she’s not even here, she wouldn’t know.”

Xu Yiman wanted to say no means no, she had to keep her promise.

A cough came from behind them, not loud, but effective, silencing the room.

Because the voice was familiar, Tao Ning’s voice.

They all turned around stiffly, like rusty robots.

And they saw Tao Ning standing at the door, her lips curved into a slight smile, her eyes hidden behind gold-rimmed glasses, making her look aloof and sophisticated.

Everyone: “…”

Wasn’t the meeting supposed to last through lunch?

Who let her out early?

Another figure appeared behind Tao Ning,

Zhang Ke, peeking over her shoulder, her eyes signaling: Scatter, children!

Due to her height, however, no one noticed, just staring blankly at the door.

What’s going on? Is there something interesting outside?

Yu Shuangjiang craned her neck, curious, and meowed.

This rare meow, which they had been trying to elicit, finally heard, made their hearts melt.

Being scolded was worth it, just for this single meow.

Then Yu Shuangjiang understood their sudden silence, the crowd parting like the Red Sea, revealing Tao Ning.

Tao Ning, walking towards her desk, said, “It’s lunchtime, aren’t you going to eat?”

“We’ll go now, we’ll go now.”

“Good afternoon, Tao Laoshi, see you later!”

Inviting Tao Laoshi to lunch? Are you crazy?

They all scurried out of her office.

After leaving, they patted their chests, relieved, having expected a scolding for crowding her office.