Chapter 211 - 95: Hui Hui’s Love Story (Part 2)
It seems to be because Grape has high standards and looks down upon these three fools who are smaller than it and get into fights over trifles.
Every time these three little guys finish fighting, the ultimate victor tries to approach Grape, only to be met with a flurry of Grape's rapid-fire cat punches, retreating in a state of disarray.
As a result, up until now, none of the three kittens have succeeded.
Chen Zhou, on the other hand, feels that among all the suitors, the big black cat that always stops at the edge of the forest has a higher chance of success.
Thinking from another perspective, if he were Grape, apart from the "couch potato" at home, he'd definitely be more interested in a mature and steady "old man" like the big black cat from outside.
Moreover, he thinks that if Grape and the black cat got together, their offspring might have more attractive fur patterns.
As for those three young hotheads, their fur colors are rather mixed; if Grape were with them, the kittens' fur patterns would be unpredictable.
...
When rivals meet, sparks fly.
Closing the distance, the two young tomcats attracted to Grape instantly start fighting, leaving Grape beside them watching the spectacle.
Lai Fu lies by the pile of wood at the entrance of the cave, lazily opens one eye upon hearing the commotion, then relaxes his eyelids to sleep again.
Cat fur flying, cats meowing incessantly.
The fight is intense, and the spotted cat ultimately gains the upper hand, leaving a new deep scar on the brown cat.
A large tuft of brown fur is scratched off with sharp claws, and the brown cat, feeling the pain, lets out a strange cry, drooping its tail, and rushes away.
The spotted cat, although the victor, is no better off than the brown cat; its wounds from previous fights haven't healed yet, and it appears rather disheveled.
Gathering its strength, the spotted cat approaches with the victor's aura, but before it even reaches Grape, it hears a strange cry—
The last member of the "three young hotheads," arrives late.
Just finishing a fierce battle, the spotted cat feels exhausted and is instinctually inclined to turn and flee upon seeing this familiar adversary.
But it doesn't want to appear so cowardly in front of its love interest.
Thus, it forcedly gathers its spirit, putting on an aggressive posture, attempting to scare off its competitor.
Chen Zhou adds wood to the campfire, listening to the bubbling sound of water in the iron kettle, and watches the cats' battle with keen interest, as if enjoying a unique beast contest.
On this isolated island with limited entertainment options, this is a rare and exciting show.
At this moment, a new competitor that Chen Zhou never imagined joined the battle—Xiao Huihui.
It seems like it just woke up not long ago, calmly and steadily walking out from the storeroom, unlike usual, heading straight towards the platform to nap or cozying up to Lai Fu, but instead directly heading between the spotted cat and the "old three cats."
Walking along, it bristles its fur, making its already robust frame swell up two sizes, appearing even larger than the other two cats combined.
Especially its thick and long tail.
If other cats' tails inflate like turning from sticks into cudgels, Xiao Huihui's tail transforms from a cudgel to a lamppost.
These two cats, raised in the wild, have never seen such a giant; facing the steadily approaching Xiao Huihui, they are psychologically intimidated, temporarily dismissing their dispute and slowly move to the side, forming the three corners of a triangle with Xiao Huihui.
Meow!
Looking disdainfully at these two cowards, Xiao Huihui rushed forward like a rampaging boar, charging at the spotted cat that just went through a fierce battle.
Chen Zhou could swear it's the first time he's seen this creature run so fast; sprinting Xiao Huihui looks like a cannonball, with flattening fur and a body of fat, forcefully rolling over.
Even without physical contact, the spotted cat is already scared witless.
Heaven help him, although it barely weighs six pounds altogether, and is fine with brawling with similar-sized contenders. Yet, confronted with such a hefty opponent, it knows it is completely outmatched, not daring to confront it.
Also, as a stray cat, it doesn't have the luxury of a second chance; if its arms get broken or eyes clawed out, its life would be over.
Staring at the upcoming potential romance turning into a debacle, it dares not meddle anymore and runs away without looking back.
On the other side, the new "old three" proves to be a downright fierce character, knowing it's outmatched yet still willing to face off with Xiao Huihui.
Turning around with its tail up, claws gripping the ground, letting out an ear-piercing cry, an indomitable stance, making Chen Zhou watching a little nervous.
Despite Xiao Huihui being lazy and gluttonous, sleeping all day at home, never catching a mouse since he rescued it from the ship, contributing nothing to the household.
But in Chen Zhou's heart, it has always been the early companion, the first pet providing emotional support besides Lai Fu.
Xiao Huihui once sheltered from the rain with him in a makeshift tent, cohabitated in a cave, temporarily settled in a "Syrian" styled dwelling, often burrowing into his bed to warm his hands, or kneading beside his pillow and soothing him to sleep with its purring...
The past experiences have solidified a strong emotional bond between him and Xiao Huihui.
Previously, he didn't forcefully pair Xiao Huihui with Grape because Xiao Huihui wasn't interested.
Now that his "good son" finally shows signs of awakening, Chen Zhou, as its "guardian," won't abide by the rules of fair competition among the feline clan.