Yu Tong knew that the villain’s appearance could be deceiving, but he didn’t expect that within a short day, this person would display three completely different faces.
Outside, he was a refined and gentle young man, at home, a sharp-tongued troublemaker. Now, it seemed he might be the mastermind behind the attacks by manipulating monsters onto the students.
It was also unclear which one was the real him.
Yun Mingchen didn’t say much to the monsters, just casually instructed a few words for them to quickly kill off the remaining enemies. He also reminded them to destroy the evidence and not cause any more commotion.
A few minutes later, the monsters turned into blood and slipped out through the window cracks, leaving the dormitory silent again. Yun Mingchen maintained his previous posture, closing his eyes and continuing to meditate.
Yu Tong confusedly asked the system, “Brother Eight, I remember the original text didn’t mention anything about the villain having a connection with the monsters.”
【Oh, you’re not mistaken.】
“Then what is this…”
【I’m just a ball, how would I know?】
Yu Tong couldn’t figure it out either; after all, he was just a little cat.
With all things considered, he had been in this world for less than a day.
The feeling of being with Yun Mingchen was like unpacking an overly wrapped package. Open the package, there’s a layer of plastic. Remove the plastic, and you find more plastic.
Yu Tong couldn’t understand his mission objective, or what kind of person Yun Mingchen was. However, the system had mentioned that it would transport the host before the villain committed evil deeds. This meant that Yun Mingchen controlling monsters was definitely not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
At daybreak, Yun Mingchen got up to wash up in the bathroom. He took out cosmetics and skillfully applied makeup to himself, enhancing his already fair and handsome face.
Yu Tong didn’t think there was anything wrong with men wearing makeup, but not everyone’s appearance suited it. Yun Mingchen, originally a refreshing beauty, seemed to gain an inexplicable greasiness after deliberately applying makeup.
Like wearing a delicate mask, he looked pretty at first glance, but the more you looked, the more uncomfortable it became. Compared to a lively person, he, meticulously dressed up, seemed more like a delicate puppet.
Yun Mingchen repeatedly groomed himself in front of the mirror, then stood in front of the wardrobe, deliberating on his choice of clothes. He kept busy from five in the morning until seven before finally grabbing a sword and heading to the courtyard to practice.
To Yu Tong’s surprise, this person was actively looking for cameras while practicing swordsmanship. He made sure that the surveillance near the dormitory and his fans who were peeking and taking pictures of him could see the most perfect version of himself.
“Click.” As the students around gradually left, he immediately returned to the dormitory with the sword, grimacing at the training dummy in the basement.
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Yun Mingchen came out of seclusion a day early, still on his break, so he didn’t have classes today. His mood changed too quickly. While poking at the dummy, he mumbled something like, “Go die, all of you go die.”
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The bedroom is a place for people to rest and relax, usually hiding some secrets of its owner. Yun Mingchen lived in the same dormitory as Yu Tong, and the overall structure of the room was nothing special. However, there were many small items that reflected someone’s personality and preferences.
Cuddling up to the notebook, Yu Tong quickly explored the entire bedroom with the cat’s agility. There were exquisite tea sets, a xiao with usage marks, ancient books that had been read multiple times, and various calligraphy samples. The whole bedroom exuded an intellectual atmosphere.
The system exclaimed from the side, 【I didn’t expect the villain to have such refined tastes.】
Yu Tong remained silent. He felt a strong sense of incongruity in the room. Walking around the desk, he searched for clues, occasionally looking up at the shelves above.
As he passed the corner of the desk, he noticed a notebook deliberately placed in an inconspicuous corner. Yu Tong bit the edge of the notebook and forcefully dragged it out. Unlike human hands, the structure of a little cat’s paws didn’t allow him to flip through the pages.
Yu Tong decided to lie down next to the notebook, using his paws to scratch and pull at the pages. The paper was lifted at the corner, and he quickly stuck his head inside to see.
The system watched from the side and sighed with concern.
【Ah, trying to find a clue, but it looks like you’re just playing. You’re so small, and you can’t even speak human language. How are you going to complete the mission? Anyway, it’s my fault. I’ll figure something out.】
Ignoring the system, Yu Tong focused all his attention on the content inside the notebook.
On the paper, with traces of scratching from claws, were densely written words: “I will revive the family, I will revive the family.” Yu Tong flipped through several pages in succession, and the entire notebook was filled with this sentence.
Both Yu Tong and the system fell into silence.
The system took a deep breath, 【Okay, this guy writes so much without getting tired. I’m almost forgetting the meaning of the phrase “revive the family” now.】
Yu Tong swayed his tail with a complex mood.
The handwriting on the paper was neat, and nothing was horrifying in the content. However, the whole notebook inexplicably exuded a sense of hysteria, making him very uncomfortable.
He was about to put the notebook back in its place when he suddenly noticed that there was also a package of instant noodles hidden in the same spot.
Yu Tong looked at the instant noodles and then at the small notebook.
In this entire villa, these two items were probably the only things not forcibly given to Yun Mingchen by someone else.
After exploring the bedroom and considering his interactions with the villain, Yu Tong had some speculations about the situation. Yun Mingchen didn’t have his own space; rather than an independent individual, he seemed more like a marionette on strings.
Someone was manipulating him from behind, making him live according to their wishes.
He had been trying hard to play the role of a refined young man, but the foul-mouthed troublemaker, the primary school kid, was likely his original personality. The disparity between the character he portrayed and his true nature was too significant, causing Yun Mingchen’s CPU to overheat, resulting in some mental issues. In a way, the villain seemed quite pitiable.
Yu Tong was about to share his thoughts with the system when, suddenly, the tightly closed bedroom door was opened. A man in martial attire stepped into the room, and there was an embroidered “Yun” character on the left side of his chest.
Yu Tong recognized him; he was the servant who had come last night to deliver cat supplies and later entered the room with Uncle Liu to find Yun Mingchen.
The unassuming butler walked straight to the desk upon entering, shoving aside the cat sitting on the notebook. He opened the notebook, took out his phone, and began photographing its contents. The butler’s movements were skilled, suggesting that he was no stranger to such tasks.
Yu Tong watched him suspiciously from the side.
Can a servant casually go through the young master’s private belongings? The butler seemed well aware of Yun Mingchen’s schedule, and after taking the photos, he didn’t rush to leave. Instead, he stood in place, fiddling with his phone, as if in communication with someone.
Yu Tong straightened his body, trying to extend his neck to see better. Being too short, he couldn’t see anything. He asked the system for help. The elite assistant, who only used its compensation funds for shopping, claimed to have a visual range as extensive as the host’s. It couldn’t see either, but it could cheer from the sidelines.
With the system’s encouragement, Yu Tong twisted his body, adjusting his angle. Aiming at the butler’s face, he launched a cat pounce.
In the quiet villa, a soft and meek cat meow suddenly echoed. The sound was small but enough for Yun Mingchen, who was practicing swordsmanship downstairs, to pick up on it. He furrowed his brows slightly, first looking upstairs and then discreetly scanning the corner of the practice room.
After confirming that it was just a regular cat sound and not a distressed kitten’s cry, Yun Mingchen withdrew his gaze.
Annoyed, Yun Mingchen scolded the little cat a few times and continued thrusting his sword into the training dummy. The cat’s meow not only caught Yun Mingchen’s attention but also startled the butler. Subconsciously, he began to formulate a spell, intending to cast a silencing charm on the small cat. However, the cat, which had been lying on the desk just moments ago, suddenly leaped onto his face.
The butler was momentarily taken aback, and Yu Tong took the opportunity to glance at the phone. The screen showed a chat interface, and the top friend’s nickname was labeled “Mr. Wen.”
Butler: [This is the notebook found in Young Master Yun’s room. Since the last gathering, he has become even more irritable. Miss wants to find a psychologist for him, but Master and Madam disagreed.]
Mr. Wen: [Continue to observe.]
Butler: [Does Young Master still need to continue taking medication for his current mental state?]
Mr. Wen: [Yes.]
Mr. Wen: [There was a monster intrusion in the dormitory last night. Remember to replace the batch of new surveillance.]
Butler: [Yes, sir.]
Butler: [Sir, Miss has been getting close to Su Feng lately. She recently searched online for Romeo and Juliet, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, and ‘how to successfully elope, what to pay attention to in elopement.]
Mr. Wen didn’t respond to this statement, indicating his lack of concern for Yun Mingchen’s sister.
Butler: [Sir, Young Master Yun has adopted a stray cat.]
Butler: [I see the kitten and Young Master Yun are very close. The Young Master seems to really like it. Do I need to take the opportunity, like before, to get rid of it?]
The conversation ended there, and just as Yu Tong was preparing to leave, a new message popped up on the screen.
Mr. Wen: [Hmm, get rid of it as soon as possible.]
Yu Tong: ?
Why treat a three-month-old kitten like this?
What a brute.
After poking two training dummies to pieces, Yun Mingchen returned to the second floor, carrying his sword.
Passing through the first-floor hallway, the butler cleaning the living room greeted him with a simple smile, “Young Master, you’ve worked hard.”
Yun Mingchen frowned in disgust, “Get lost, you dogshit thing.” He kicked the butler’s shin and muttered about making his father bring a young and pretty maid here sooner or later.
The butler fell to the ground, supporting himself with his hands and bowing respectfully.
However, the little kitten that should have been lying in the cardboard box was nowhere to be seen. Yun Mingchen was momentarily stunned. He searched the room in circles, calling out, “Dogshit? Xixi, Dogshit?”
After calling a few times, a kitten emerged from under the desk, trotting over to his feet and meowing up at him. Yun Mingchen bent down, cradling the little head in his hands, and mockingly said, “Are you reporting to me?”
The butler hadn’t laid a hand on Yu Tong yet, and the villain couldn’t understand cat language. Yu Tong wasn’t reporting; he was protesting, asking Yun Mingchen not to call him a scoundrel, even though the villain couldn’t comprehend his protest.
Yun Mingchen lifted the little kitten and brought their faces close together. Yu Tong thought he was going to kiss him and tried to push him away.
He had just extended his claws when he heard Yun Mingchen let out a soft sigh, “This damn place is full of eyes. I can’t stand it for another moment.”
Yun Mingchen is pretty pitiable
That fool surnamed “Wen” deserves the good ol treatment of “nut kicking” for daring to hurt an innocent kitten.
10/10 TFTC
Honestly, searching up how to successfully elope is such a fucking move. Go Yun Mingchen’s sister!!!
How fast can the kitty read and how big is the phone screen for him to read the chat so clearly ??? Had to scroll to read the full chat even on the desktop.. Lmao
Probably with the help of the system to act like a camera- Took a mental photo or something XD
Thanks for the story and for the chapters
What could “revive the family” mean? Are his parents not alive? What about his sister? 🧐🧐
Interested to see how this drama unfolds and how much of an active role kitty Yu Tong will end up having!!
Thank you for translating ( ´∀`)