Chapter 415: A Paradise for Cats
The small boat drifted along the coastline from east to west, sailing toward the magnified golden sunset. The shimmering waves stretched endlessly as they gradually passed a fishing village and reached a deserted sandy beach.
Song You was not at all skilled at rowing, but life was meant for new experiences. So, he clumsily maneuvered the boat toward the shore. Fortunately, throughout the process, his cat and the little swallow perched steadily at the bow, watching the direction for him without a hint of mockery.
The boat reached the beach, its bottom scraping against the shore.
Song You took off his shoes, rolled up his pant legs, and jumped down. Just as he turned around to reassure Lady Calico not to panic, he saw the cat poised at the bow, ready to jump. With a soft splash, she followed him into the seawater.
The water reached Song You’s ankles and covered half of Lady Calico’s legs. The waves rolled in gently, rising higher each time, nearly reaching the base of the cat’s thighs at their peak.
Song You stared at the cat, and the cat tilted her head up, staring right back at him.
“Why did you jump down, Lady Calico?”
“Why did you jump down, Daoist priest?”
“The seawater has salt and sand. When it dries, it’ll leave a crust on your fur.”
“Then why did you jump down?”
“I need to pull the boat ashore.”