Chapter 93: Women's Restroom? No Problem, Just Go!

Originally, the Jiao family also had some doubts about whether to keep their cat outside like Sahala, but Ruan Ying said that if the cat was well-behaved, sneaking it inside would be fine.

Besides Xiong Xiong's parents, the others all said they didn't care about this. Everyone knows the Jiao family's cat is well-behaved; they often see the Jiao family's cat picking up kids after school. Moreover, they've heard that Fo Ye also likes this cat quite a bit; when taking it for a walk, the old lady doesn't say anything, and people just turn a blind eye.

When entering the hotel lobby, Xiong Xiong's mom saw the Jiao family again bringing in a big bag containing the cat, her brows furrowing even more, about to say something, but Xiong Xiong's dad nudged her elbow, signaling her not to speak.

Everyone in the compound are acquaintances; everyone knows the Jiao family brings the cat in without saying anything, showing that actually nobody has any other thoughts. When they were at the beach swimming area earlier, Xiong Xiong's dad noticed that the Jiao family gets along well with the compound residents.

Although the Jiao couple are just an associate professor and a middle school teacher, frankly speaking, among the compound residents who came together today, whose family isn't of higher standing than theirs? Yet everyone gets along harmoniously, without anyone acting superior because of title or position, proving that nobody minds and the relationship is good.

If we were to actually bring this up now, it would surely provoke resentment.

The hotel's Chinese restaurant private room is hard to book here, and the spending is high; Xiong Xiong's mom really put a lot of thought into treating this meal.

However, for Jiao Yuan and the others, the adults' topics are always complicated; they've been playing until now. They're starving, and as soon as the dishes arrive they start eating eagerly, not caring what you say.

Zheng Tan sat between Xiao Youzi and Jiao Ma; Jiao Ba found a small stool for him and placed Zheng Tan's rice bowl on it, since he couldn't climb onto the table. Zheng Tan couldn't see what dishes were being served, but his bowl never lacked anything; Jiao Ma, while serving Xiao Youzi vegetables, also gave Zheng Tan some. She even specially cut a disposable paper cup to hold some soup for him.

The spot where the Jiao family of four sat was neither near the door nor facing it; if someone from outside entered without walking past, they would never notice that there was a cat squatting here.

But ever since entering the hotel, Xiong Xiong's mom has been uneasy about the Jiao family's cat. She had wanted to speak up several times, but finally held it in. Just then, Xiong Xiong's mom's phone rang.

"Sorry, I need to step out to take a call." Having said that, Xiong Xiong's mom picked up her bag and went out.

Not long after Jiao Yuan and the others entered, they downed a few cups of juice and went to the restroom. Perhaps they really drank too much; after just a few minutes they were ready to go again, which made Zheng Tan also want to go out to relieve himself.

When Jiao Yuan stood up, Zheng Tan leapt over and hooked his claws onto Jiao Yuan's pants.

Jiao Yuan, not noticing, was almost pulled down by Zheng Tan's grab.

"Hei Tan, you actually pulled down my pants! That's so shameless!"

Zheng Tan: "..." You shameless!

"Quickly retract your claws, I need to go to the restroom!"

Zheng Tan still wouldn't let go. Damn, what I want is to go to the restroom!

"Hei Tan wants to go to the restroom, right?" Xiao Youzi said from the side.

Zheng Tan felt touched inside; indeed, she's a thoughtful little padded jacket, truly understanding a cat's feelings.

"Hey, your cat is pretty well-behaved." Someone at the table laughed.

"Much better than my Sahala..."

Ruan Ying also praised a few times; after all, she's young, sometimes more open-minded, not so many taboos. After saying a couple of sentences, she was tapped by Lan Tian Zhu's dad beside her, only then realizing that such topics are inappropriate at the dinner table.

Ruan Ying felt a bit annoyed about this, thinking, it's all Sahala's fault!

Sahala, waiting outside, expressed innocence.

Jiao Ba just smiled at their words, said nothing more, put down his chopsticks, and told Jiao Yuan, "You go first; I'll bring Hei Tan over later."

Hearing that, Zheng Tan retracted his claws, waiting for Jiao Ba to take him out to relieve himself.

"These kids are unreliable; I'll take Hei Tan out." Jiao Ba whispered to Jiao Ma.

"No need, I'll do it; you, a big old man, bringing a big bag to the restroom—what would that look like?" She stopped Jiao Ba's motion, Jiao Ma took the big bag over and let Zheng Tan jump inside.

After all, we're inside a hotel, and we're not sure whether we're allowed to bring a cat in, so it's better to be careful. Jiao Ma lifted the bag and took Zheng Tan to the restroom.

Only upon reaching the restroom door did Zheng Tan realize the situation was awkward.

Jiao Ma directly brought Zheng Tan into the women's restroom.

Damn, the women's restroom!

Although Zheng Tan used to be lewd and shameless, he had never entered a women's restroom before!

Zheng Tan, curled up inside the big bag, looked as if struck by lightning, but Jiao Ma only paid attention to whether anyone else was around, not noticing Zheng Tan's odd state.

Fortunately, there was no one around; Jiao Ma hurriedly brought Zheng Tan into one stall, closed the door, and opened the bag.

"Come out."

Zheng Tan: "..."

Really... so embarrassing...

After hesitating a while inside the bag, Zheng Tan finally jumped out somewhat stiffly.

Whether it's the men's or women's restroom, the stalls and toilets are the same.

Standing at the edge of the toilet bowl, Zheng Tan still felt awkward, and with Jiao Ma watching beside him, he couldn't urinate in this situation—what the heck!

Zheng Tan shifted on the toilet rim and looked at Jiao Ma.

Jiao Ma calmly said, "Just go, it's fine."

Zheng Tan: "..."

After brewing his emotions for two minutes, he still maintained the same posture, with no intention to go.

Jiao Ma wondered, "Not used to it?"

Although their home restroom isn't of this seated type, Jiao Ma had heard people say their cat uses a toilet. Could it be that because this place is too unfamiliar, he's nervous?

Seeing Jiao Ma's doubt, Zheng Tan also felt embarrassed to keep holding back, so he began to psych himself up.

Now he's a cat, not a person, just like those little boys in kindergarten who, accompanied by their mothers, relieve themselves in the women's restroom; even if seen, nobody would say anything. But… although he thought that way, he still felt awkward inside.

He also didn't know whether Jiao Ma would see his little jj.

Tsk, really pretentious!

Even if she saw it, just think of it as a kid being looked at by his mother for his little jj—Jiao Yuan has been seen by Jiao Ma before!

Zheng Tan vigorously flicked his tail twice, then adjusted his posture, lowered his head, staring only at the floor tiles, not looking at Jiao Ma; after building up his emotions, he finally urinated.

Just after he finished urinating, someone entered the adjacent stall.

Fortunately he had already finished; otherwise, if someone went into the neighboring stall, Zheng Tan would be even more nervous.

Jiao Ma took out a wet wipe to clean Zheng Tan's paws, put it back in the bag, then went out to the sink to wash her hands. While she was washing, a person came in from outside the restroom. Jiao Ma didn't notice, and Zheng Tan, also feeling helpless about his first-ever entry into a women's restroom, went unnoticed by anyone.

"Huh? Teacher Gu?!"

Jiao Ma looked at the mirror and discovered that the person who had just come in from outside was Zhao Le.

It's you, Miss Zhao.

I've said it many times, just call me Lele. Teacher Gu, why did you bring Hei Tan in here? To pee? Zhao Le still smiled and stretched out a finger to poke Zheng Tan's exposed head.

Zheng Tan felt even more embarrassed.

Accompanying the two ladies in the women's restroom to talk. This feeling is really awkward.

Yeah, bringing it in where people could see it isn't convenient, so I just carried it in a bag.

By the way, Teacher Gu, have Teacher Jiao and the two kids arrived?

They've come. Today several families from the big courtyard went out together, and now a parent is treating everyone, so we're here. Speaking of which, this is actually my first time coming to 'Shaoguang'. Jiao Ma laughed.

Didn't Uncle Fang San give you a card? Anyway, this place is his turf, there are discounts; if you have time you can come here to eat, the food is still good. By the way, Uncle Fang San said he'll come to Chu Hua Shi in a while; it seems there's a new project here, and he'll come over to see you then, and he also brought Hei Tan a cat climbing frame, heard it was specially made, doesn't take up much space.

After chatting a few sentences, Jiao Ma took Zheng Tan and left. Zhao Le was here because a classmate on this floor invited her to dinner; later she needs to go upstairs, where Zhao Dong is discussing matters with someone.

After Jiao Ma and Zhao Le had left, the door beside the room where Zheng Tan had been staying opened, and Xiong Xiong's mother came out, her expression shifting unpredictably.

She knew the name Zhao Le; the person who had just called her was dining here tonight, and had also mentioned Zhao Dong of Changwei Group. To confirm whether it's the same person, just a phone call is needed. As for the "Uncle Fang San" Zhao Le mentioned…… is that him?

Since they needed to drive home that night, nobody drank alcohol, nor did they eat for too long; after eating they chatted a bit, then packed up and went home.

Outside, Sahala was playing frisbee with the young female staff member helping with pet care, in high spirits, showing no dejection from being abandoned; even when leaving, it was Ruan Ying who forcibly pulled it away, and before leaving it gave two reluctant calls to that female staff member.

Several vehicles again lined up and drove toward Chu Hua Da Xue.

Inside the car, the two kids, full, fed, and tired from playing, were somewhat drowsy; Jiao Ma was a bit absent-minded.

After holding it in for a while, Jiao Ma finally spoke: "I feel like Xiong Xiong's mother is acting a bit off tonight."

"Mm." Father Jiao, who was driving, replied with a single word, meaning he understood.

"She seems to have made a phone call outside, then came back with her attitude somewhat off; just before leaving she even smiled at Hei Tan!"

"Mm."

"What do you mean, what exactly is she trying to say?"

"Why think so much? No matter what her attitude toward Hei Tan is, she's still a decent person; she even helped you with the matter of transferring to the affiliated middle school."

"I'm not saying she's a bad person, just that her attitude shift seems a bit strange. Forget it; people like them, what they're thinking is beyond my guess."

Jiao Ma took out a thin jacket to cover the two kids on the car seat, glanced at Zheng Tan curled up asleep on the seat, and said, "I still think our Hei Tan is the best; look at Ruan Ying's dog—it could even betray."

Father Jiao chuckled, "Our Hei Tan is a lucky cat."

"Are there black lucky cats?"

"... Who said a lucky cat can't be pure black?"

Just as they arrived home at night, before the keys were even pulled out, they heard the bedroom phone ringing.

Father Jiao hurried in to answer the phone.

"Hello… Dad? Why are you calling at this time… No, I haven't lost service or turned it off."

Father Jiao pulled out his own phone, looked at it, and confirmed.

"Did you misremember your phone number?" Father Jiao asked.

The other side repeated the phone number.

"... You missed dialing a zero, hey, who would have senile dementia and still remember such a long phone number? If senile dementia really worked like that, who knows how many people would wish they had it. Go ahead, what's the reason for your call?"

Mother Jiao had run the bathwater for the kids; when she came out she saw Father Jiao hanging up the phone.

"What did Dad call about?" Mother Jiao asked.

"An old fellow villager will be coming in a few days; his child got into Chu Hua Da Xue."

"That's great; in our small hometown, being able to get into Chu Hua Da Xue means at least top three in the class, maybe even top twenty in the whole school."

Father Jiao shook his head, "Not the key high school in the county, but an ordinary middle school in the town."

This surprised Mother Jiao; after thinking, she said, "In that case, that town's middle school would probably have to gong and drum, loudly publicize it, and the red honor list would have to be posted for years. No matter what, being able to stand out from such a school must be a pretty good kid." (To be continued...)