So those five people were Xie Xinxin's good friends?
No wonder they went to beat up Xie Feng. Presumably, they couldn't stand Xie Feng bullying their friend.
Just judging from Tang Xingwei's expression, he didn't remember her. Well, it was a dark and windy night, and there was no light in the alley. It was normal for him not to notice her.
Since he didn't remember her, she could also act as if it was the first time she'd met him, so as to avoid any embarrassment.
Rong Lan didn't respond. She just looked at him and smiled. Tang Xingwei felt a chill run down his spine. Just as he was about to say something to ease the strange atmosphere, Rong Lan spoke up. "I'd like to take a look at the cat shelter."
Tang Xingwei heaved a sigh of relief. "Sure, I'll take you up to the cat shelter right away."
He was scared to death. Rong Lan's gaze was extremely penetrating. He even thought that he hadn't worn his hat or mask properly that night and she had recognized him.
Although it wouldn't matter even if Rong Lan recognized him as the masked hero who had stepped in to do justice that night, he still hoped she wouldn't. After all, if they interacted more in the future, with Rong Lan's intelligence, it would be difficult to hide the fact that they were friends of Chu Hengyuan.
The three of them went up to the third floor of the pet hospital together.
With his excellent communication skills, Tang Xingwei struck up a conversation with Rong Lan and got a vague idea of what kind of cat Rong Lan wanted to adopt. Coincidentally, the characteristics of the cat Rong Lan wanted were very similar to those of the Ragdoll cat that Chu Hengyuan had held not long ago.
He took out the Ragdoll cat and handed it to Rong Lan. "This is the most well - behaved cat in the shelter. It also matches the cat of your dreams that Miss Rong Lan just described."
Rong Lan took the little Ragdoll and skillfully stroked the fur on its back.
Tang Xingwei could tell from Rong Lan's actions that there was a chance of making a deal today. The way she held the cat so skillfully was like someone who had raised small pets like cats or dogs before, completely different from an amateur like Chu Hengyuan.
People who had raised pets before were more likely to make up their minds to raise a new little cutie.
However, Tang Xingwei didn't know that Rong Lan had never raised a pet before. She just knew how to hold a cat comfortably because she had held a newborn fox cub from someone else's family.
"This Ragdoll was brought to the door of the pet hospital a month ago. I picked it up and gave it a full - body check. It was diagnosed with feline infectious peritonitis, and it would cost about 10,000 yuan to cure it. It's not a pure - bred Ragdoll cat. I guess its owner couldn't afford the treatment, so they left it at the hospital door." Seeing that Rong Lan was very interested in the little Ragdoll, Tang Xingwei briefly introduced its past.
Rong Lan gave Tang Xingwei a deep look. He said "the owner couldn't afford the treatment for the cat", instead of "the owner didn't want to spend that much money on the cat". Sure enough, birds of a feather flock together. Xie Xinxin was a kind - hearted person, so her friends were also kind. They didn't maliciously speculate about others' actions.
"It's so well - behaved."
Hearing the little Ragdoll being praised, Tang Xingwei smiled. "Ragdoll cats are naturally more docile. Plus, it was probably abandoned by its owner once. It's afraid of being abandoned again, so it has to be well - behaved."
Rong Lan gently stroked the soft, long fur of the Ragdoll cat and felt her heart flutter. The fur of the Ragdoll cat lying in her arms was extremely similar to her own tail. Holding the little Ragdoll made her feel as if she was holding her own tail.
Tang Xingwei had been in business for many years. He could tell that Rong Lan liked the Ragdoll cat, so he strongly recommended the benefits of adopting a cat from his place. "Miss Rong Lan can think it over carefully. The little Ragdoll's illness is almost cured. If you take it home and there are any more problems with its health, just bring it to me. I'll give you a 50% discount."
A 50% discount? Xie Xinxin eyed Tang Xingwei suspiciously. She had said before that she wanted to adopt a cat from the shelter, but Tang Xingwei hadn't even considered giving her a 50% discount. This double - standard behavior made her want to complain to someone.
Rong Lan scratched the little Ragdoll under its chin. The little Ragdoll accidentally met her gaze, and the fox and the cat locked eyes. Rong Lan was stunned for a moment, and her fox ears twitched nervously. The little Ragdoll tilted its head and rubbed against the inside of her wrist, meowing cutely.
Tang Xingwei looked at the little Ragdoll in surprise. This Ragdoll had been in the shelter for over a month. It was usually very docile. No matter who held it, it was very good - tempered. Even if it was accidentally hurt, it would just meow a few times and not scratch. But being docile didn't mean it would act cute. The little Ragdoll had never acted cute in front of him, but it was acting cute in front of Rong Lan on their first meeting.
Sure enough, raising a pet was all about fate.
Rong Lan held the little Ragdoll and let it lie on her shoulder. "I've decided. I'll adopt it."
Just now, the little Ragdoll had acted cute so cautiously, as if it was afraid of being abandoned again. It made her heart melt.
Tang Xingwei smiled. "Great. Then please follow me to the first floor to complete the adoption procedures."
"Okay." Rong Lan replied.
The adoption procedures weren't complicated. All she had to do was sign a few agreements, and it was free. But thinking that the little Ragdoll had suffered from feline infectious peritonitis before, for its health, she might have to bring it for regular check - ups from time to time, so she also applied for a membership card.
As soon as Rong Lan got the membership card, Tang Xingwei pushed a bunch of things in front of her, including a cat carrier, cat food, cat cans, and cat litter. If he wasn't worried that Rong Lan couldn't carry so many things, he would even have given her a bigger cat tree.
Not only Rong Lan, but even Xie Xinxin, who was watching, was shocked.
Xie Xinxin thought she knew why this pet hospital lost money every year. The cat and dog shelters that took in stray cats and dogs were already costly. Some little guys got seriously ill and needed expensive drugs for treatment, which was even more of a financial drain. And on top of that, Tang Xingwei would give cat daily necessities to those who adopted kittens and puppies...
Rong Lan examined the cause - and - effect line on Tang Xingwei for a second and then handed over her card.
She was very poor now, but Tang Xingwei didn't seem to be much better off.
Tang Xingwei waved his hand boldly. "No need to pay. I'll give a set of daily necessities to every guest who is willing to adopt a little one from the cat or dog shelter. But you'll have to buy them yourself after these are used up." He wanted to give Rong Lan a cat tree because she was a girl from Chu Hengyuan's family, but things like cat litter and cat food were given to anyone who came to adopt. He wasn't giving her special treatment just because she was Rong Lan.
Rong Lan nodded, unzipped the cat carrier, and put the little Ragdoll inside. "Thank you."
"You're welcome. It's me who should thank Miss Rong Lan." Tang Xingwei helped zip up the cat carrier.
Xie Xinxin picked up the bag full of cat litter, cat food, and other things. "Master, shall we go back to the temple now?"