Chapter 414: And What About the Cat’s Life?
“Meow...”
“Sir, your cat is meowing. Is she thirsty? Or is something stuck in her throat?” Magistrate Lu had drunk half a jug of wine, and his face was flushed red. He bent down, looking at the cat with concern. “Shall I serve her another half-bowl of coconut broth to quench her thirst?”
“She’s saying that she’s grateful to you for the wonderful hospitality, but she’s already full. On the way here, she noticed that your residence has quite a few mice, and to repay your kindness, she’s going to help clear them out.”
“Oh? Is that true?”
“Of course.”
“Just one meow, and it meant all that?”
“Yes, cats and dogs communicate differently from humans. A single meow conveys an entire meaning, and when translated into human language, it becomes much longer.”
“I see...” Magistrate Lu chuckled, turning to Song You with a grin. “Sir, you have profound insight. Truly, a wise man.”
Just as he finished speaking, a three-colored blur suddenly darted across the floor and disappeared outside. By the time Magistrate Lu looked out, the calico cat was already gone, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
“Your management of Lan'an County is truly remarkable. Among the coastal regions of Langzhou, this county is notably prosperous and wealthy,” Song You said.
“Sigh, I won’t hide the truth from you,” Magistrate Lu said, shaking his head, clearly a bit tipsy. “My appointment as magistrate was not granted through formal imperial edict. Though Langzhou is remote and wild, I was still satisfied with the opportunity to serve as an official.