After breakfast, Zhou's Dad left the shop with Fang Ping under the old man's cautious gaze.
The old man finally let out a breath—now he could enjoy his breakfast in peace.
Earlier, he had been so worried about his bird that he couldn't even focus on eating.
"Look how scared you made that old man."
"He couldn't even eat properly."
"Don't go eyeing other people's birds next time. I'm going to tell Chenchen about this later."
Zhou's Dad spoke to Fang Ping as they exited the shop.
Fang Ping rolled his eyes at the sky—who had eyed anyone's bird?
Zhou's Dad!
Be a decent human, will you?
In the Live Streaming Room, viewers burst into laughter.
...
"Father-in-law is being too obvious. This is pure retaliation!"
"Lord: I feel so wronged, I'm about to cry!"
"Finally, Father-in-law scores a win. Lord can't even argue back!"
"Should I report this? Father-in-law is clearly framing Lord!"
...
The wrongfully accused Fang Ping arrived at the hospital, visibly displeased.
"Chenchen, I brought Lord."
"If it weren't for me today..."
"Lord would've eaten an old man's bird."
Sure enough, Zhou's Dad complained to Zhou Chenchen.
If it weren't for her, Fang Ping would've already scratched Zhou's Dad.
Zhou Chenchen held Lord in her arms, not believing a word of it.
"Dad, stop lying. Lord would never do that."
She knew Fang Ping better than anyone.
He'd always ignored birds when he saw them—never chasing, let alone eating.
Her Lord!
Wasn't like other cats.
Zhou's Dad, seeing that badmouthing Fang Ping didn't work, left with a pout.
In the Live Streaming Room, viewers laughed again.
...
"Father-in-law lost again. His daughter didn't believe him."
"Lord: I don't even need to argue. You mad, bro?"
"Keep going, Father-in-law. I'm on your side!"
"Father-in-law, allow your son-in-law to assist you!"
...
Zhou Chenchen kept cuddling Fang Ping, gently comforting him.
"Lord, don't be upset. I won't listen to a word my dad says."
"You're the best."
"You're my best friend."
Only then did Fang Ping's mood brighten a little.
A Young Nurse nearby looked on enviously.
"Lord really listens to you."
"I've never seen a cat this obedient."
"It makes me want to get a cat too."
She said to Zhou Chenchen.
"My Lord isn't like other cats."
"Nurse Sis!"
"Could you ask when I'll be discharged?"
Zhou Chenchen shifted the topic.
That's what she really cared about.
She'd spent one day in the hospital and already felt completely fine.
But the hospital still wouldn't let her leave. She didn't want to stay another minute.
"Probably tomorrow!"
"One more day of observation—if everything's fine, you can be discharged."
The Young Nurse smiled.
"Another day?"
"Can't it be sooner?"
"I'm really fine now. I've had several temperature checks this morning—not a hint of fever. All normal."
Zhou Chenchen didn't want to stay even one more day.
That's just human nature—once you feel better, you want out of the hospital.
"One more day of observation is for your own good. Yesterday's fever was pretty serious."
The Young Nurse had been instructed by the director—not to discharge her today, no matter what.
But she couldn't say that outright. She still had to comfort the young miss.
This was actually Zhou's Dad's idea—he just wanted one more day for peace of mind.
Zhou Chenchen had no idea it was her dad's decision.
"Nurse Sis!"
"How about I go for a walk outside?"
"I really don't want to stay in this room."
She made another request.
"Okay! I'll go with you."
"The back garden is nice."
The Young Nurse agreed.
She thought being cooped up wasn't good either. A little walk would help Zhou Chenchen recover faster.
Fang Ping glanced at Zhou Chenchen—he knew his Mistress didn't mean just a walk.
But he twitched his tail and didn't say anything—not that he could.
Zhou Chenchen wasn't really thinking of the back garden. She was plotting her escape.
But for now, she had no plan. The biggest issue was that the Young Nurse stuck close.
If she tried to leave, the nurse would definitely stop her.
The two girls and one cat exited the ward and walked into the garden.
The sun was bright, and the air was fresh.
Zhou Chenchen and the Young Nurse strolled and chatted, but inwardly, she was anxious.
She couldn't think of a way out!
After about ten minutes of walking, some commotion arose near the garden entrance.
"Why won't you let us in?"
"This is a hospital!"
"You can't block us!"
Zhou Chenchen and the Young Nurse looked over.
Several patients were arguing—probably from the front ward. They had reached the garden entrance and insisted on entering.
A nurse was stationed at the gate, but she clearly couldn't handle the situation alone.
"Are others not allowed to come in here?"
Zhou Chenchen asked.
"No! If they come in, we'll be punished."
The Young Nurse grew anxious as the patients tried to push their way in.
"Nurse Sis, why don't you go help them?"
Zhou Chenchen suggested.
The Young Nurse hesitated. Her job was to stay with Zhou Chenchen and not leave her side.
"I'll be fine here."
"I'm just walking around a bit."
"Come find me in a bit."
Zhou Chenchen's real goal was to send her away.
Later, she'd explain everything to the hospital and make sure the nurse wouldn't get in trouble.
If needed, she'd ask Zhou's Dad to put in a word.
"Alright, just don't go far."
In the end, the Young Nurse agreed, worried her fellow nurse couldn't handle it alone.
After all, Zhou Chenchen really was feeling better—there wasn't much risk.
As she watched the nurse walk off toward the gate, Zhou Chenchen smiled slightly and whispered to Fang Ping.
"Lord! Let's run away!"
Fang Ping had already seen this coming.
He knew this would happen!
That nurse was just too kind...
Too easy to trick!
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