Gu Yang couldn't help but chuckle at Big Orange's clear preference for her company over returning to Cao Cuo. She watched as Cao Cuo gently stroked the cat's head and spoke to it in a soothing tone.
Meanwhile, Big Orange seemed torn between the cat food in Cao Cuo's hand and its desire for Gu Yang's attention. It mewed softly and looked at her with pleading eyes.
Cao Cuo's demeanor remained composed, but internally, he was excited and nervous. He tried to maintain his cool as he addressed Gu Yang, "Is your name Gu Yang?"
Yan Xi, surprised by Cao Cuo's sudden interest, interjected, "Boss Cao, are you also a fan of Gu Yang?"
Having frequented Boss Cao's Grass-Raising Internet Cafe, Yan Xi knew him as someone more inclined towards tending to plants than engaging in online celebrity fandom. His usual demeanor was akin to that of a retired person, focused on his greenery rather than celebrity gossip.
