Meanwhile, on the other side, Meng Xingyao returned home full of joy and pushed open the door.
"I'm back, Sister Cipher!"
Just as she finished speaking, she saw Cipher on the sofa, her face beaming with delight. The mischievous Cat Girl was laughing heartily for some inexplicable reason, and the tail behind her was spinning excitedly.
This scene left Meng Xingyao with a face full of question marks.
Meng Xingyao (°ー°〃): Could it be that Cipher injured her brain while protecting Auntie Liu today?
Thinking it more and more likely, Meng Xingyao rushed forward with a face full of grief and indignation.
"Waaaah, I'm sorry, Sister Cipher! It's all my fault! You must never give up on treatment!"
Hearing this clown's bizarre remark, Cipher was stunned on the spot.
The result was Meng Xingyao receiving a "delicious chestnut" on her head.
"You aren't cursing me every single day, are you? This Cat kindly fulfilled your request, and yet you're badmouthing me behind my back?"
"Ugh... I'm sorry! It hurts, Sister Cipher, can't you be a bit gentler?"
Seeing her teary-eyed appearance, Cipher just chuckled. How could she not know how much force she had used? Trying to act cute and win sympathy in front of This Cat is useless!
Pitiful Meng Xingyao glanced at her from the corner of her eye. Seeing Cipher's indifferent look, she immediately deflated.
Meng Xingyao (ꐦÒ‸Ó): This naturally evil Cat Girl... Cipher, you have no heart!
Seeing that acting pitiful had failed, Meng Xingyao didn't bother pretending anymore. And Cipher naturally wouldn't miss the chance to tease her.
"Yo, why'd you stop pretending?"
"I'll do whatever I want, leave me alone!"
"Eh! Little Princess, you've grown quite capable, haven't you? Daring to openly defy your master!"
"You... you... you... you're shameless!"
Watching Cipher approach step by step like a big bad wolf, Meng Xingyao's cheeks instantly flushed, and her feet retreated unconsciously as if on springs.
To this, Cipher only gave a faint smile: I chase, she flees, but alas, she cannot escape even with wings.
Sure enough, before long, the Magical Girl was once again forcefully pinned against the wall.
Cipher's gaze fell on the Magical Girl's bright red face; a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, which then turned into a wicked smile. She leaned close to her ear, her warm breath brushing like a feather, her voice dropping into a seductive whisper.
"Little Princess... why is your face as red as a ripe apple?"
"You... you're so close... so what if I'm a little shy!"
However, Cipher didn't accept that answer and continued teasing.
"You're calling me Sister more and more naturally now. So—could it be that you've fallen in love with your Sister?"
Meng Xingyao: (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)
A puff of white steam seemed to poof from the top of Meng Xingyao's head like a bun in a steamer. Her pupils spun wildly like out-of-control tops, and even the whites of her eyes were tinged with red.
I like Sister Cipher? How is that possible!
I'm not Yue, and besides, this Trash Cat is inferior to Flame Heart in every way.
Sister Cipher's waist is a bit thinner, and her legs are a bit wider, but... but... besides, she's my master...
Meng Xingyao (๑. ๑): "Abba abba..."
Cipher (=ↀ∆ↀ=)?: Wait, sister, you're not serious, are you?
Although Cipher herself liked girls and admitted she had some looks, she had never thought she'd actually find a girlfriend. Clearly, Cipher, who had been single for three lifetimes, had underestimated the charm of her appearance that could captivate both men and women.
Seeing that Meng Xingyao's brain was about to crash, Cipher immediately activated her Divine Speed Power, helping the overheated girl lie down on the sofa.
After spending 0.1 seconds running several kilometers outside, her own mind finally cooled down a bit.
Cipher (°ー°〃): That was close, I almost accidentally turned a pure girl gay.
Cipher secretly decided it would be better to tease her less in the future. After all, she didn't want to become a criminal cat who ruined the flowers of the land...
"Ugh... did I fall asleep?"
"Yes! Being young is great, you can fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow."
With her brain rebooting, Meng Xingyao slowly propped herself up. Only then did she notice Cipher beside her acting as if nothing had happened.
Then she carefully recalled what had just occurred—it seemed like... Meng Xingyao's cheeks flushed again.
Immediately after, she quietly glanced out of the corner of her eye at the cat, who was focused on reading a magazine.
Could I be overthinking it?
Not daring to let her imagination run wild, Meng Xingyao hurriedly shook off the strange thoughts in her head. What she didn't know was that Cipher's position in her heart had already quietly changed.
As for Cipher, she seemed as steady as an old cat, but her heart was actually panicking. She had naturally noticed the other's gaze, so she had to pretend she hadn't.
Seeing that the atmosphere was too awkward, Meng Xingyao decided to take the initiative to start a conversation.
"Um, Master... no, no, I mean Sister Cipher, why were you so happy just now? Did something happen?"
Hearing this, Cipher seemed to have her happiness switch flipped. Her blue pupils radiated a striking brilliance.
"Little Princess, This Cat has struck it rich!"
Seeing the cat cheering loudly, her eyes turning into glittering gold coins, Meng Xingyao still didn't understand.
"Hehe, by the way, why didn't you tell me sooner that your friend's relative was so rich! If I'd known, This Cat would have visited her house... ahem, gone to save her much sooner!"
Previously, after Cipher successfully saved Liu Yunshuang, the latter had taken the initiative to add Cipher's contact information. To this, the cat had expressed that she didn't care.
This time, she had happened to show off her strength by accident; presumably, even if she acted more high-profile in the future, no one would be bored enough to look for trouble.
Cipher thought the matter was over. Who would have thought that shortly before Meng Xingyao pushed the door open, her phone suddenly dinged—the Director of the Supernatural Ability Bureau had actually transferred a "Small Reward" to her as a reward!
Although it carried the meaning of currying favor, this money was innocent!
"Even though this boss has ulterior motives, she's truly generous! She hands out money like it's nothing! So, it would be a waste not to take it; missing out would be a huge loss!"
"From today on, This Cat officially announces—I'm a winner in This Cat life too!"
Cipher: ヾ($▽$*)o