The cat's idea of compensation was a date, but clearly, the human in front of her had greatly misunderstood.
When she was pinned down on the pillow, those beautiful eyes flashed with a trace of confusion, then with embarrassment, and a weak resistance that barely amounted to anything. The sensation between her legs was warm and slick.
Long, slender fingers lightly caressed her palm, and the warm, moist tongue wrapped around her earlobe. Her swollen lips glistened, wet from their play.
The hand resting on Luo Li's shoulder shifted to the back of her head, tugging her hair gently and then releasing it.
She truly couldn't understand how Luo Li always managed to surprise her with some unexpected moves in such matters.
The woman knelt on the bed, her supple curves swaying slightly. Her pale arms trembled lightly against the soft mattress, and when she couldn't bear it any longer, those furry, pink ears and tail popped out. Tiny teardrops and a flushed expression lined her eyes, while the contracting pink entrance became more exposed, looking incredibly pitiful.
Luo Li held her close, gently comforting her as she slowly reduced the pace of her thrusts. The arms around her neck continued to tremble, and she burrowed into Luo Li's embrace, needing to feel that warmth to be at ease.
"What… is this?" Her hoarse voice was tinged with confusion. The pale pink fingertips rested on Luo Li's arm, holding on weakly. What brushed across her hand seemed to be smooth satin.
"Mm… It's something that suits you well." Luo Li fastened the bell around the cat's fair neck. She admitted that the first time she saw those cat ears and that white tail, this idea came to mind.
A light touch made the bell ring with a cute sound.
The woman's wide-eyed reaction was even cuter.
The bell jingled intermittently as the cat in her arms was too delicate, quickly losing strength. Just a gentle touch to the pink opening would make it flow with fluid.
"Baby, you're so cute. You go soft with just a little bit…" Just inserting a little was enough to make her wet beyond belief.
"Don't talk." The woman with flushed eyes and tears in her gaze tried to cover Luo Li's mouth after hearing such explicit words.
So stubborn, even though she obviously liked it.
"Mmm… It's enough…" The one lying weakly on Luo Li had no strength left to hold her tightly.
"Alright, I won't continue." Luo Li stopped in time. The one in her arms was drained from three places and indeed needed rest and hydration.
But she did get tired too easily. It seemed she needed more exercise in the future.
When Luo Li returned to the planning department, she felt more stares than before.
Some were surprised, some disdainful, and some faintly admiring.
But it didn't matter. People's mouths and minds were their own, and she wasn't in the mood to waste energy figuring out what they thought.
After being at home for a while, a lot of work had piled up on her desk.
Fortunately, her assistant, Brother Qi, was very reliable. Ever since she arrived, he had helped her a lot. Though he loved gossip, he was highly efficient in his work, organizing documents with labeled sticky notes.
Signatures, meeting records, plans, monthly assessments...
Hmm? She had only just arrived this month, and she had been suspended recently, so she hadn't even been to work. How could she complete this monthly assessment in one day?
Brother Qi even specially wrote a note with a marker, saying someone would come to inspect this month.
Luo Li had a deep impression of this Manager Su. When she was little, she was occasionally brought to the company, and there was always a "Su Auntie" by Luo Zhi Ning's side, wearing rimless glasses and with hair in a bun. Her eyes were sharp, and she didn't smile easily, even scarier than the first time she met Director Lu.
Little Luo Li, obsessed with four-character idioms at the time, used eight characters to describe her: [cold and heartless, a snake-hearted person].
When she told Luo Zhi Ning, she got a flick on the forehead and was warned not to watch weird things with her classmates again.
Seeing the name "Manager Su" on the paper, Luo Li felt a sudden dread.
She had a lot of urgent work to handle, and there was no way she could concentrate on this summary. If she didn't do it well, she would be scolded by this aunt again.
So, she decided not to do it. She had a good excuse, didn't she?
"Oh? Suspension was just a formality. Were you really unable to access the work?" The woman with a dignified air sat on the sofa, the person standing in front of her lowering her head more and more.
"If you need excuses, there are plenty. How can you manage a team with this attitude?"
"You need to bear responsibility in this position. This is a company, not some game you played as a child."
Her words were harsh, leaving Luo Li unable to retort.
This elder, nearly fifty, seemed to have exhausted herself from scolding. She glanced at Luo Li and sighed softly, "Think about it. There's nothing more I have to say."
"Understood, Manager Su… I mean, Aunt Su. Take care."
Honestly, she had never been scolded like this before, but the problem did lie with her, so it was hard not to feel downcast.
Raised in luxury and always pampered, compared to Lu Cixue, she was indeed useless.
It was already past six. Lu Cixue held her phone, lifting it only to put it down again.
Manager Su was an old acquaintance of Aunt Luo, and she knew about Luo Li. When she came over this afternoon, the first thing she said was that she had scolded Luo Li.
Most new employees didn't know that the strict Manager Su was Lu Cixue's mentor from years ago. She had been transferred abroad a few years ago and had just returned recently.
"She hasn't been in this field before, so she lacks experience. But she's done quite well."
The elder, usually stern with Luo Li, suddenly showed a meaningful expression, "I remember last year there was a newbie who messed up the data, and you sent them directly to HR, causing a big scene. Now you're playing favorites?"
"I was just following company rules. He damaged company interests," Director Lu replied calmly, with a hint of displeasure. "And the monthly assessment can be submitted by the middle of next month. You did it on purpose."
"Oh? Weren't you being intentional? I just got back, and you went and complained about me to Aunt Xu, right?" The one who had been strict with Luo Li earlier now complained nonstop. "I only ate one piece, didn't even taste it, and you took it away."
"This isn't an excuse to prank your subordinate," Lu Cixue said, looking at the box of soft candies still on her desk, leisurely opening one. "And it was Aunt Xu's request."
The candy from Manager Su went straight into Lu Cixue's mouth.
The person glared childishly.
"Don't worry about it. She needs to be scolded a bit, or she'll stay a child," Manager Su put down her cup, unfazed at being found out, and stood up leisurely. "Go ahead and protect her. Neither of you is easy to deal with."
Thinking of this, Lu Cixue dismissed the idea of messaging her.
The employees had mostly left, with only one or two remaining. So, she decided to head directly to the planning department.
The person in the office was focused on the computer, frowning in a way that showed displeasure.
Seeing the familiar figure, her frown deepened.
"Darling, am I just dumb, not good at anything?" That little heart, which had never been through hardship, seemed truly wounded.
Lu Cixue had just approached the desk when her waist was hugged by a shameless person.
She had reminded Luo Li before that no one here would pamper her. She'd be criticized and still have to finish her work.
She hadn't expected to be the one to comfort her first.
"She's like that with everyone. She's scolded me countless times, saying the same things over and over: your attitude is wrong, your efficiency is low. Take it as a lesson in intimidation."
Hmm? Luo Li looked up, and Director Lu was examining her work progress on the computer screen, appearing calm and unbothered by the critique of her superior.
"Haven't you finished it already?" Lu Cixue's gaze returned to her face, still full of grievances. Feeling that the person indeed seemed a bit silly, she patted her head. "Learn to be smarter next time. Don't be led by the nose so easily."
"Oh." They seemed quite familiar.
Leading her out of the office without explanation, they took the elevator. Just outside the company's front door, Lu Cixue suddenly stopped.
"Aunt Xu, picking up Teacher?"
Luo Li peeked out, seeing a gentle and serene woman, her face calm and elegant. Years had graced her with poise, making her feel approachable.
Clearly, she was easy to get along with.
"Little Lu?" The woman's voice was gentle as well. "Yes, just passing by. And this is…"
The usually composed Director Lu smiled, "Luo Li, my girlfriend."
Luo Li grinned, a tail swaying.
—Haven't heard Lu Cixue publicly confirm their relationship before. That sounded so pleasing.
"Hello, Auntie."
"Hello..." The polite words hadn't been fully spoken when a figure appeared behind them. Seeing the three of them together, she hurried her steps, making Luo Li shudder.
A mischievous glint flashed in the cat's eyes, "Teacher had dinner with the partners today and drank quite a bit. I couldn't stop her, Aunt Xu..."
"Lu Cixue, do you have any respect for your elders?" The strict Manager Su cut her off, lowering her voice in Lu Cixue's ear, "You think you can just tattle on me whenever you want?"
—All she did was criticize the person next to her a little, and now this? She didn't realize the person she had mentored for so long could be so petty.
"Ahem." The woman opposite still had a faint smile on her face, warm like a spring breeze. Luo Li clearly saw the person standing to Lu Cixue's right tremble slightly.
"It's getting late. You should go home and rest. There's work tomorrow."
"Alright, Aunt Xu," the cat ignored her superior's threats. When turning away, she smiled at the one glaring daggers at her, "Teacher, take care on the way."
Luo Li was utterly dumbfounded.
Who was this woman, capable of making even Manager Su so flustered?
"Honey, I'm sorry, it was for work..."
"You've used that excuse too many times. Come up with a new one next time."
...
Behind them came two voices, and when Luo Li turned, she saw one person chiding the other, yet still holding hands as they walked forward.
—So... was Lu Cixue just "getting even" for her?
The gloom in Luo Li's heart suddenly lifted.
The next day, Luo Li arrived at the company before Lu Cixue. Manager Su was standing at her office door, looking aggrieved.
"Good morning, Manager Su." Luo Li immediately put on a friendly and humble smile.
"Hmm, pack up and prepare to go on a business trip with me the day after tomorrow."
"Huh?"
"Huh, what? I'm not going to eat you," Manager Su was about to roll her eyes to the sky. "What do you think I am?"
She took a step forward and then retreated, "You two..."
"Manager Luo, you left this document the other day." Ji Qiubai showed up at the right moment, stopping the higher-up's intimidation.
A back figure left angrily, inexplicably exuding frustration.
"..."
Luo Li took the document from Ji Qiubai, narrowing her eyes, feeling like there was something different about this person in front of her.
"Is there something on my face?"
Luo Li shook her head, furrowing her brows, "My friend hasn't responded to my messages for days, and she's not picking up her phone."
Ji Qiubai raised an eyebrow indifferently, "So?"
For the first time, Luo Li felt this person come alive. Despite being the same age, Ji Qiubai always wore a fake smile that was no fun.
"So shouldn't you give me an explanation?" These two had been together for four or five days, right? Not answering calls or messages, they went off together?
The now-cunning person gave her a slight smile, "Some things you don't need to know."