All My Colleagues Are Animals 76

Chapter 76

The dark clouds in the sky were churning, but the rain was slow to fall.

After lunch, Pei the Little Able Cat’s animal instincts flared up—

She went back to bed for a long sleep.

The human mother and daughter were not yet sleepy.

They turned on a dim little lamp and, guarding the sleeping little red panda, spoke in low voices.

“Shen Rendong, the third in command of the ‘Green Bird’ organization.”

Ye Zhao swiped on her tablet and showed the woman’s photo to Ye Qingyu.

Perhaps it had been taken in a hurry, for the picture was not very clear. But it was still easy to see that this person’s features were delicate and beautiful, and her posture was straight.

Her appearance was so gentle and upright, yet she was one of the high-level leaders of an extremely evil organization.

Ye Qingyu studied it carefully, her brow furrowing slightly.

“With…”

Just as Ye Zhao was about to continue, she suddenly paused, as if sensing something.

She did not turn her head, but her right hand quickly and with practiced ease and precision shot out diagonally behind her—

The kung fu red panda’s flying, furry paw was caught on the spot, and her whole body was subdued.

Ms. Ye turned around, and put the now-obedient little red panda back into a limp, fluffy pancake, and covered her tail.

Only then did she continue to speak to Ye Qingyu in a low voice:

“Officer Lin Song, who is cooperating with us, has entered the ‘Green Bird’ organization twice.”

“The first time was an accident. She was captured by members of the organization when she was injured and was locked in a cage in a large warehouse…”

Speaking of this, a thought struck Ye Zhao.

She had been a little puzzled before. This was an illegal poaching and smuggling organization that specialized in catching animals. Why would they, for no reason, capture the not-yet-a-police-officer Lin Song and lock her in a beast cage in a warehouse?

Now that she knew that small animals could transform into humans, everything made sense.

Ye Qingyu couldn’t help but ask curiously, “And then?”

Ye Zhao continued:

“Once, a large ship used by ‘Green Bird’ for smuggling wild animals was sailing at night. To avoid a search, they temporarily changed their course and accidentally ran into a sea storm. In that life-or-death moment, everyone on the ship was in a panic, shouting and running around.”

“A man in black, taking advantage of the chaos, came to the warehouse alone, unlocked the layers of shackles on the large cage, and released all the marine animals on the ship back into the sea.”

“That man in black was Shen Rendong,” Ye Zhao said.

Lin Song had thus escaped.

“Later, Officer Lin Song entered the ‘Green Bird’ organization a second time.”

“This time, it was intentional. She went in alone and gathered a lot of information.”

“For example, ‘Green Bird’ belongs to the Li family of S-City and was initially jointly managed by the two brothers, Li Shen and Li Yuan.”

“Shen Rendong is their half-sister, and she took her mother’s surname. She originally had no status in the family, but with her own abilities, she climbed from the bottom of ‘Green Bird’ to the third-in-command position.”

“We are currently in contact with Shen Rendong, striving for an inside-outside cooperation…”

BOOM—

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning tore through the sky, and a clap of thunder exploded outside the window.

The bedroom curtains were not fully drawn, so the flash of lightning came through the gap, and the entire room was instantly blindingly bright.

“Ying—”

The sleeping Pei the Little Able Cat trembled all over, and a deep-seated fear instantly surged through her.

She immediately opened her eyes and, in a daze, stumbled and stood up straight on the bed, her two furry paws instinctively held high above her ears, quickly striking a “surrender” pose.

Ye Qingyu’s heart trembled.

She quickly leaned over and, with both arms, held the frightened little red panda in her embrace.

BOOM-BOOM—

The sky exploded with an even more violent crash, and the long-brewing storm finally poured down, lashing against the window, splashing everywhere.

“Ying…”

Pei the Little Able Cat trembled all over, her two paws repeatedly clinging to Ye Qingyu, her fluffy head desperately squeezing into the familiar and warm embrace.

“It’s okay, Neng Bao, don’t be afraid…”

Ye Qingyu held the red panda tightly and carefully covered her two ears.

She lowered her head, pressed her own head against the fluffy head, and repeatedly and gently coaxed her in a soft voice.

Ye Zhao’s chest felt tight at the sight.

She stood up, quickly and completely drew the curtains, leaving not a single gap.

She then turned on the main light, and a warm brightness filled the room.

Then she sat down next to her two daughters, her gaze gradually unfocusing.

Although Rong Bao was naturally timid, she had not been afraid of thunderstorms before.

In fact, both her daughters had been a little fond of thunderstorms.

The thunder and rain roaring outside would always make the house feel even more dry and warm, stable and cozy.

The human and the little red panda would help her bring in the clothes from the balcony together, and then they would slip into the bedroom and cuddle and sleep soundly.

…

The thunder outside the window ceased, leaving only the sound of the urgent rain.

The frightened little red panda in her arms had fallen back into a peaceful sleep, with wet tear stains still on her fluffy little face.

Ye Qingyu gently stroked her back, smoothing her fur, and looked up to meet Ye Zhao’s gaze.

In the moment their eyes met, the mother and daughter confirmed everything.

The fierce wind and rain that struck the window seemed to have drenched their emotions as well.

Ye Zhao’s breath was ragged.

She took out a tissue without a word and carefully wiped the fur on Rong Bao’s cheeks, which was soaked with tears.

Then she said in a low voice, “Can Mom hold her for a bit?”

“Mhm,” Ye Qingyu said, carefully passing Pei the Little Able Cat into Ye Zhao’s arms.

Ye Zhao held her eldest daughter tightly, her chest rising and falling, and for a moment, she was silent, her lips pursed.

She raised a hand and gently stroked the furry ears of Rong Bao, who had drooped into airplane ears in her sleep, and arranged them into a relaxed shape.

She took several deep breaths before she spoke in a low voice, downplaying it:

“Those people, they can’t just be simply locked up in prison.”

They should kill each other, and with those fierce and malicious thoughts, cruelly torture each other.

…

The fierce rain gradually subsided.

The dark clouds outside the window dispersed, and the sky cleared.

Pei the Little Able Cat was woken up by the vibration of a phone call. She transformed into her human form and answered the phone.

It was Tu Shanyue, confirming the release of the second issue of the “Small Animal Survival Guide.”

Although the sales of the first issue of the “Small Animal Survival Guide” were not very high, the rewards were great.

They had successfully helped the little sea otter, saved Can Can’s master, and had even let the panther find love…

At this, the red panda was very proud and content.

Starting a magazine was a considerable expense, but if it could save even one small animal from suffering, it was not in vain.

She said to Tu Shanyue, “Let’s give away five thousand copies of the second issue for free.”

“…” Tu Shanyue took a sharp breath. “Little Neng, you are truly a big spender. Can your little coffers handle it?”

Pei the Little Able Cat answered lazily.

The next second, her peach blossom eyes widened slightly, and she suddenly changed her words:

“—Wait.”

The little red panda, who had always spent money with a big paw and had not checked her little coffers in a thousand years, for some reason felt a little guilty.

She quickly checked her little coffers.

After a moment, the red panda returned to the call, her slender white fingertips adjusting the non-existent cool sunglasses on her nose.

Her red lips curled slightly, and she said with an air of composure:

“We’ll give away eight thousand copies for free this time.”

***

Pei ‘Rich Woman’ Little Able Cat, having had her fill of sleep, left the bedroom.

A full nap had left the little red panda refreshed, and the fresh and cool air after the rain also made her feel happy.

The beautiful and delectable human looked up at her and invited:

“Is Boss Pei well-rested? Come and have some fruit.”

The little red panda was even happier.

This is life.

She thought, as she ate the peeled, clear and sweet grapes.

This good mood lasted until she had finished her bath at night and was preparing for bed.

Until Ms. Ye unintentionally said:

“Tomorrow is the beginning of summer. No wonder the weather has been a little unpredictable lately.”

“The beginning of summer?” Pei the Little Able Cat’s ears twitched slightly.

“Mhm,” Ye Zhao said with a smile. “So tonight is the turn of spring and summer, which is also quite meaningful.”

“…Oh.”

Pei the Little Able Cat was lost in thought.

Her lovely brows gradually furrowed slightly, and the smile in her peach blossom eyes was also gone.

As if she had suddenly realized a heart-wrenching fact.

Spring, in a flash, had only one last day left…

She bit her lip, a little melancholic.

A dozen or so minutes later.

Ye Qingyu came out of the bathroom after tidying up and looked up to see her beautiful childhood sweetheart on the bed, her lashes fluttering lightly, and she crooked a finger at her with an ambiguous meaning.

“Hm?” Ye Qingyu’s throat moved slightly.

“Turn off the lights,” Pei the Little Able Cat commanded.

…

With the lights off, the clear moonlight entered the house.

The bedsheets rustled, and the mattress bounced rhythmically, and the faint shadows cast on the white wall swayed back and forth.

Having not had fireworks for several days, the red panda was a little clumsy with her tree-nuzzling.

Spring was almost over this year.

Perhaps because she was too anxious, no matter how she adjusted, she could not find the right spot, and naturally, she could not get the feeling she had expected.

She lay on Ye Qingyu’s shoulder and, in her anxiety, haphazardly and with her sharp little beast teeth, lightly gnawed on the human’s neck.

“Ye Qingyu.”

A pitiful request escaped her throat.

Ye Qingyu’s heart felt itchy from the red panda’s biting.

She lowered her lashes, and though she was so aroused by the woman that her breathing was rapid, her face was still as righteous as a tree.

She unhurriedly and hoarsely reminded this little red panda:

“Boss Pei, we agreed last time—when you have your fireworks, I must be obedient and not move at all.”

“A red panda’s word is her bond, isn’t it?”

The young woman’s voice was gentle, but the end of her words held a faint, deep meaning.

Pei the Little Able Cat’s misty peach blossom eyes widened slightly, and she was at a loss for words.

The air was silent for a brief moment.

If she doesn’t move, she doesn’t move. She, a little panda, has always been self-reliant!

Pei the Little Able Cat stubbornly bit her lip.

Slowly, she finally got the hang of it and found the feeling of rubbing against a tree from before, and she contentedly rubbed for a moment.

But, a slight fullness would only stir up an even more surging emptiness. Waiting for a long time for the fireworks was the most unbearable.

She had rubbed until she had lost all her strength, and she was beginning to be unable to rub anymore. Her whole limp body was lying in the crook of the young woman’s neck.

Her beautiful peach blossom eyes were misty with tears, and in the end, unable to bear it, she spoke. She asked with a sense of loss, pity, and also a certain righteous indignation, “Ye Qingyu.”

She, a little panda, had given her word, and she had given her word.

What did it have to do with the four horses?

The woman’s aggrieved and surging tears dripped straight onto the tip of Ye Qingyu’s heart, so hot that her back instantly went numb.

Ye Qingyu pursed her lips.

She suddenly raised a hand, held the woman’s waist, and, with a bit of strength, flipped her over, pinning her down in an instant.

She was, after all, too young, and had been restraining herself for too long. Her thoughts were a little anxious.

She kissed the woman’s helplessly opening and closing red lips, her tear-streaked face, and then attended to the delicate flower.

Pei the Little Able Cat’s eyes immediately widened, and she pursed her lips, her eyes filled with tears.

Her legs were on her shoulders, and she could only helplessly and haphazardly reach out her hands, her fingertips digging into the young woman’s soft hair.

Sometimes, when she couldn’t take it, she would pull her hair hard.

Without realizing it, the clock pointed to midnight.

Suddenly, a brilliant fireworks show bloomed outside the window, unprecedentedly grand and intense, accompanied by a rain of sweet dew.

Ye Qingyu’s thick lashes were instantly stained with raindrops.

She blinked her eyes and, leaning forward, held the pitiful little red panda tightly in her arms, and lovingly patted her on the back.

In the middle of the night, the bright moon hung high.

The seasons were changing, and it was now summer.

After a long while, Pei the Little Able Cat recovered a little and blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes, and her two hands wrapped around Ye Qingyu’s back.

She asked with a satisfied, lazy, and spoiled tone, “Next spring, will you only have me too?”