My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 190: A Gift for Qiao Qiao (8500 Words Extra!)

Chapter 190: Chapter 190: A Gift for Qiao Qiao (8500 Words Extra!)

If other people want to do something for someone, they mostly think about "what the other person needs."

But Lu Man’s train of thought is always a bit different from ordinary people.

Her first reaction was... maybe she should beat up the scumbag Chen Yan on behalf of Yu Qiao Qiao?

To vent Qiao Qiao’s anger?

But as soon as this idea popped up, Lu Man dismissed it.

After all... Chen Yan was too handsome yesterday, practically glowing all over, and Lu Man really didn’t have the heart to hit him.

She began to ponder again.

Perhaps... she should take Chen Yan back and stuff him into Yu Qiao Qiao’s room?

After thinking for a moment, Lu Man shook her head again: Was this supposed to be a gift for Yu Qiao Qiao or a gift for Chen Yan?

Thinking for a long time, Lu Man couldn’t figure out what Yu Qiao Qiao liked or what she could give her.

Give money?

Too tacky.

A handbag?

Yu Qiao Qiao didn’t seem to like those.

As for other gifts... Lu Man felt she couldn’t think of anything.

Having no other option, she stuffed all the fried eggs into her mouth, cheek bulging as she chewed, and carried the plate to the kitchen, stuffing it into the dishwasher.

Back in the living room, while still chewing, she casually opened her phone, looking for inspiration.

Browsing aimlessly on the web, suddenly, a webpage caught her eye:

[What makes a good gift for a friend?]

Answer: If a friend has a child, you can give them some toys or supplies for kids. If a friend has a pet, you can also gift some pet clothes or pet supplies.

Seeing this answer, Lu Man’s eyes lit up!

Uh! How about giving Qiao Qiao a child?!

Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey! How about a pet instead!

After all, Lu Man remembered that not long ago, when she was chatting with Chen Yan and Yu Qiao Qiao, Yu Qiao Qiao had mentioned that she liked kittens and used to feed a stray one when she was younger.

At that time, both she and Chen Yan said they would give Qiao Qiao a cat. But they’d been a bit busy lately, and the matter slipped their minds.

Now, just right, Qiao Qiao was staying at her place, there was time, and space to raise a cat.

Why not just give Yu Qiao Qiao a cat then!

Thinking this, Lu Man could no longer sit still!

She stood up and then "thump thump thump" ran upstairs, starting to get ready, preparing to go out and buy a cat.

As she was getting ready, the little fairy Lu Man began to let her thoughts wander again.

Hmm... Chen Yan also said back then he would give Qiao Qiao a cat, so why not call him along?

To give the gift together would signify deeper friendship.

And... Seeing Chen Yan who was just too handsome yesterday! She really wanted to see him again!

With that thought, Lu Man took out her phone and gave Chen Yan a call.

The phone "beeped beeped beeped," and after a moment, it was picked up.

Chen Yan’s voice came from the other side, "Hello? Do you need something?"

Hearing Chen Yan’s voice, Lu Man’s mood instantly got a lot better.

She said cheerfully to Chen Yan, "Chen Yan! Let’s go on a date!"

Chen Yan on the other end was taken aback.

So sudden?

Sensing Chen Yan’s hesitation, Lu Man said, "I want to buy a gift for Qiao Qiao! So I thought to call you to join me, to help choose!"

"A gift for Qiao Qiao?" Chen Yan was even more perplexed.

What’s with Lu Man’s sudden need to give Yu Qiao Qiao a gift?

Palace intrigue?

Poisoning the empress to ascend?

For a moment, Chen Yan couldn’t help but recall the hundreds of episodes of palace drama series he had been forced to watch during his holidays by his mother.

So, unable to grasp Lu Man’s intentions for the time being, he agreed, "Okay. I’ll join you."

To keep an eye on you... and see what you’re really up to.

Lu Man, oblivious to Chen Yan’s thoughts, happily said, "Great! Let’s meet at the villa entrance in half an hour."

Chen Yan nodded in agreement.

...

Half an hour later, Chen Yan met Lu Man at the entrance of the villa complex.

Lu Man was driving Yu Qiao Qiao’s crimson Porsche, wearing sunglasses, and dressed quite casually, just a floral dress.

But due to her natural beauty, she still looked stunning.

Seeing Chen Yan, she waved at him happily, "Get in~"

Chen Yan "hmm"ed, getting into the passenger seat.

As the car started moving, Chen Yan couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss.

Driving Qiao Qiao’s car, taking Qiao Qiao’s... man...

Are you sure, you’re really thinking of buying a gift for Qiao Qiao?

Why do I feel like you’re planning a heist?

Muttering to himself internally, Chen Yan asked, "What gift do you plan to give her?"

Lu Man, while driving, said, "A cat, what do you think?"

"A cat?" Chen Yan paused.

He couldn’t help but recall that some time ago, he and Lu Man had promised to buy a cat for Qiao Qiao.

Later on, because the filming of "Heartbreak Twenty Three Days" kept him too busy, Chen Yan hadn’t managed to follow through.

Unexpectedly, Lu Man still remembered...

Thinking this, Chen Yan took a glance at Lu Man.

She was really considering Yu Qiao Qiao.

Chen Yan was a bit surprised.

It seems they get along a lot better than I imagined.

They arrived at the agreed pet store.

The two got out of the car, and the store manager quickly came out to meet them, then greeted them with a beaming smile, "Miss Lu, you’re here."

Obviously, she knew who Lu Man was.

Outside, Lu Man had to maintain her public persona, so she nodded slightly and said coolly, "Yes. We want to buy a cat."

After that, she glanced at Chen Yan and introduced him, "This is my assistant."

Chen Yan, facing the manager’s gaze, smiled and nodded.

It might have been a workday as there weren’t many customers in the pet store, so the manager began to introduce each variety to Chen Yan and Lu Man,

"This is the British Shorthair, you can see their hair is short and dense, and they have big heads and round faces. They’re very cute. These cats are gentle, quiet, and friendly, easy to care for, and one of the most common feline breeds kept in cities."

Chen Yan nodded, they really do look cute.

The manager moved on to the next cage and continued, "This is a Sphinx Cat, they’re completely hairless, very easy to take care of. These cats are independent, don’t require constant company, and are thus suitable for busier families."

Chen Yan:...

Kind of ugly. Can’t deal.

"This is Garfield..."

"This is Siam..."

The pet store was large, with many varieties of cats, and as the manager introduced each breed one by one, they quickly reached the last one.

"This is a Ragdoll Cat, one of the most beautiful cats."

"Look, its fur is soft, and its eyes are as beautiful as sapphires. If you look closely, you might even find that they contain stars. These cats are docile and calm, very friendly towards people, and they like to be close to their owners. It’s a very adorable kind of cat."

Chen Yan glanced twice, feeling... it’s pretty, but it seemed a bit too pretty, too delicate for a home pet.

Just as Chen Yan was internally rejecting it,

Lu Man took off her sunglasses and walked over to the cage, leaning in for a closer look.

Seeing Lu Man interested in this breed, the manager’s smile became even broader: after all, these cats were expensive, and selling one would make her a tidy profit.

As for whether Lu Man could afford it or not, she wasn’t worried in the least.

A leading actress, if she couldn’t afford a single cat, then how could that be possible.

With this in mind, she came over and began introducing the three cats in the cage to Lu Man with a smile, "This one is called Xiao Ya, a four-month-old female, very purebred, quite clingy, with a soft and tender call."

"This one is called Pete. It’s a male, one and a half years old..."

"This one is called Cotton Candy, a six-month-old female, extremely perfect breed, high-show quality. Whether it’s sweetness, bone structure, fur volume, ear shape, tail length, or eye color, everything is perfect."

"If it weren’t for its aloof nature and preference for solitude, which makes it unsuitable for breeding, she could be considered a breeding-grade cat."

"It’s a bit vain usually, loving to groom itself. Aside from competitions, it generally doesn’t care much for people, so it’s a bit different from other Ragdoll Cats."

Hearing the store manager’s introduction, Lu Man turned her head to ask Chen Yan, "Which one do you think is better?"

Chen Yan: ....

Chen Yan glanced at the three cats. Xiao Ya curiously looked over, with her blue eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Pete was playing with a ball of wool.

As for Cotton Candy, she yawned elegantly, licked her paws, and completely ignored him.

Chen Yan said, "I’d say Xiao Ya."

"Okay," Lu Man replied, turning back to the store manager, "I’d like to see Cotton Candy."

Chen Yan: ????

This woman, really, if she isn’t scolded every three days, she’s ready to peel off the roof tiles!

The store manager was also amused by this scene and chuckled, "Alright, alright."

Then she opened the cage and picked up Cotton Candy.

Cotton Candy, true to its name, had a fur coat soft and pure like cotton candy, appearing fluffy and soft.

It glanced at the store manager, didn’t meow, didn’t struggle, just extended its paws and continued grooming itself.

Placing Cotton Candy on the table, Lu Man moved closer.

Cotton Candy glanced at her, then...something amazing happened. The usually standoffish Cotton Candy looked at Lu Man approaching, meowed softly, and then reached out with its little paw.

The store manager watched this in surprise, her mouth agape.

While Lu Man, on the other hand, was all smiles as she reached out and shook paws with Cotton Candy.

The store manager exclaimed, "Oh my goodness, Miss Lu, Cotton Candy has never shown such friendliness to anyone!"

She looked at Lu Man, "It really has a special bond with you."

Lu Man smiled and nodded.

Who doesn’t like hearing flattering words...

So she nodded, then with a grand gesture, declared, "I’ll take this one!"

Chen Yan watched everything with a skeptical eye. He always felt like Lu Man had been tricked.

Can this cat really be so magical? Cold to everyone else, but happy to see Lu Man?

Impossible!

Thinking this way, a curious Chen Yan quietly moved next to Cotton Candy, leaned in, and extended a hand.

Cotton Candy lifted its eyes to glance at him, then lowered its head to resume grooming, completely ignoring him.

Refusing to be easily convinced, Chen Yan shook his hand and softly meowed a few times.

Cotton Candy looked up, its blue eyes looking at Chen Yan with disdain, then smacked his face with a paw, withdrew its paw, turned around, and continued grooming.

Chen Yan: ....

Chen Yan rubbed his forehead. Cotton Candy’s paw was soft, so it didn’t hurt.

However...could this cat really be so aloof and uninterested in people?

No way.

Could Qiao Qiao manage it?

Thinking so, Chen Yan walked over to Lu Man and whispered, "Man Man, have you considered whether you like this cat, but can Qiao Qiao like it?"

"It’s so aloof; Qiao Qiao might not be able to take good care of it."

By this time, Lu Man had already begun settling the bill with the store manager. Hearing Chen Yan say this, she smiled and glanced at him, "Don’t worry. Qiao Qiao will certainly like it! You don’t understand girls."

Chen Yan: ....

Is it really me who doesn’t understand?

Is there any logic in that?

Perhaps noticing Chen Yan’s concern and doubt, she added, "Don’t worry. Even if Qiao Qiao doesn’t like it, I like it. I’ll take care of it then. And I’ll buy another one for Qiao Qiao."

Chen Yan: ....

As expected, you liked this cat all along!

Thinking this, Chen Yan looked at Cotton Candy and made up his mind.

If Boss Qiao Qiao truly didn’t like the cat and he allowed Lu Man to buy it, he would buy a sweet little kitty himself to give to Boss Qiao Qiao.

Once he made up his mind, Chen Yan stopped fretting about it.

Seeing the store manager had printed the bill, he took out his bank card and handed it to her.

The store manager hesitated, looking at Lu Man.

But Chen Yan said, "How could Miss Lu possibly pay? Of course, we assistants handle it. After all, we keep her cards with us."

Lu Man, who had already been taking out her card to pay, upon hearing this, put her card back and nodded at the store manager.

The store manager then accepted the bank card from Chen Yan’s hand.

"Beep beep~"

The card was swiped.

Chen Yan glanced at the receipt.

23,000 wealth points credited!

Another swipe.

What a thrill!

After paying the bill, having Cotton Candy undergo a basic check-up, getting vaccinated, and buying a plethora of cat food and supplies, the two brought it home.

When they got back to the villa, Lu Man changed her clothes and began disinfecting and cleaning the house as the store manager had instructed, creating a good environment for the kitty.

Chen Yan, on the other hand, was sitting on the sofa, lightly playing with Cotton Candy.

According to the store manager, cats can be frightened and scared when they arrive at a new home and need time to adjust. But Cotton Candy seemed to have no such issues, its blue eyes calmly and curiously surveying its new surroundings.

Chen Yan poked his finger in, playfully tickling it with a "doo-doo-doo~."

It gave him a sideways glance, then silently turned away and continued surveying its new home.

Chen Yan: ...

How much can one be disregarded....

.....

Today, Yu Qiao Qiao was very busy.

In the morning, she went to the game company and spent the entire morning with Yang Nuannuan, molding clay figures.

In the afternoon, she got a call from Jiang Nanxing, took a leave, and went out for an interview with her.

They were interviewing families of martyrs.

After a day of interviews, Yu Qiao Qiao felt a mixture of inspiration and solemnity.

It turns out that in this society, there are so many people who sacrificed themselves without any regret, for the nation, for the ethnicity. This doesn’t just include the martyrs whom we respect, but also their families.

Through the day’s interviews, Yu Qiao Qiao personally felt that even though their hearts were filled with sorrow, whenever they spoke of their children, husbands, fathers, they exhibited pride and had no regrets.

Among them were many elderly, well into their years, and military spouses raising children on their own.

Yu Qiao Qiao thought she really should do more for them within her capability, or join Jiang Nanxing in striving more for them, to seek better treatment and help for them...

As she was thinking this, Yu Qiao Qiao returned to the villa.

Before she entered, she suddenly heard a "meow~."

"Eh? A cat?"

Hearing the cute call, Yu Qiao Qiao froze in place.

She looked up at the brightly lit villa and then listened carefully.

But, she wasn’t sure if it was her imagination.

After listening for a while, the cat’s meow did not continue.

Yu Qiao Qiao adorably shook her head, thinking she might have heard wrong.

She lifted her little legs and stepped into the villa...

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According to incomplete statistics, since modern times, China has seen approximately 20 million martyrs giving their lives for the country, of whom only 1.96 million are recorded by name. On the occasion of Qingming, we pay tribute to all the martyrs who sacrificed for the independence of the nation and the happiness of the people!

Hearing the cute call, Yu Qiao Qiao froze in place.

She looked up at the brightly lit villa and then listened carefully.

But, she wasn’t sure if it was her imagination.

After listening for a while, the cat’s meow did not continue.

Yu Qiao Qiao adorably shook her head, thinking she might have heard wrong.

She lifted her little legs and stepped into the villa...

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According to incomplete statistics, since modern times, China has seen approximately 20 million martyrs giving their lives for the country, of whom only 1.96 million are recorded by name. On the occasion of Qingming, we pay tribute to all the martyrs who sacrificed for the independence of the nation and the happiness of the people!