I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 238 Finding a Little Tanuki

A few days later, Xiao Siyue got the estate in the suburbs as she wished, and it was quite large, which was more than enough for her workshop.

Xiao Siyue even went to see it once.

Xiao Siyue plans to start building the workshop after the bookstore opens. She doesn't have enough people under her, so it seems she needs to add some more.

However, she no longer needs to go herself; Xiao Siyue has handed the task over to Chuntao.

"Lanyi, let's go for a walk." Xiao Siyue rubbed her forehead, feeling a little uncomfortable, and wanted to go out for some fresh air.

"Miss, let me get a cloak." Lan Yi quickly said as she watched Xiao Siyue get up and walk out.

"No need, Lanyi, let's just go for a walk in the yard." Xiao Siyuan glanced at himself and saw that he was wearing quite thick clothes.

"Miss, put this on, it's windy outside." Lan Yi put the cloak on Xiao Siyue anyway. Now that it's October, the weather has turned cold, and a gust of wind can still make people shiver.

Xiao Siyue smiled and did not refuse again.

Xiao Siyue came out of her room, walked through the veranda, and strolled around the small garden for a while.

There are still some flowers and plants growing inside; these are all relatively cold-resistant plants.

After wandering around for a while, Xiao Siyue felt much better. She went to the covered walkway and watched the fish swimming in the small pond. Suddenly, Xiao Siyue became interested.

"Lanyi, go back and get me some fish food."

"Yes, Miss. Please sit here for a while." Lan Yi wiped the chair with a handkerchief.

Xiao Siyue sat down and watched for a while. Occasionally, maids would come and go in the courtyard. After arriving at the Xiao residence, in addition to the few personal maids around her, Lin Qin arranged for Xiao Siyue to have more maids and servants. After all, the courtyard was so big that Chun Tao and the others couldn't manage it all. Besides, Chun Tao and the others all had important matters to attend to.

"Miss, the fish food is here." Lan Yi returned quickly.

Xiao Siyue casually tossed food into the pond, and the little fish swarmed towards it.

“Miss, these fish are so beautiful.” Lan Yi also leaned on the railing and looked at them.

"Yes, Lanyi, look at that." Suddenly, a small red carp leaped out of the water, splashing up water droplets.

"Hey, Lan Yi, did you hear anything?" Just now, Xiao Siyue thought she heard a cat meow.

"Miss, I didn't hear that." Lan Yi pricked up her ears.

"Meow, meow"

"Miss looks like a raccoon dog." Lan Yi exclaimed.

It was indeed the sound of a cat. Xiao Siyue was also a little excited and put down the fish food, looking around.

“Miss, it’s over there.” Lan Yi pointed to the bushes not far away.

"Shh. Lan Yi, keep your voice down. Let's go take a look." Xiao Siyue lifted her skirt and carefully walked towards the bushes.

"Mimi, Mimi." After getting closer, Xiao Siyue finally saw what the cat looked like.

Its back was covered in yellow cat fur. Its belly was white with a gradient effect, and it had a pair of dark, bright eyes that looked at Xiao Siyue with a hint of timidity.

She must have been born recently; Xiao Siyue is probably only three or four months old.

It lay quietly behind the bushes, looking very scared when Xiao Siyue came over. Its fur stood on end, but it didn't run away.

"Mimi, whose are you?" Xiao Siyue squatted down and asked in a high-pitched voice.

"Oh my, you're so cute! Can I touch you?" Xiao Siyue took another step forward.

"Meow." The kitten's voice was both sweet and fierce.

"Lanyi, go to the kitchen and get some snacks and minced meat." Lanyi, standing behind her, also had a maternal smile on her face, seemingly attracted by the soft and cuddly kitten.

"Bring some more milk."

"Yes, Miss." Lan Yi hurriedly ran off.

Xiao Siyue continued to tease the kitten: "Mimi, don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."

The kitten remained wary of Xiao Siyue and didn't move. Xiao Siyue didn't dare to go any further, afraid of scaring the kitten away.

"Miss, I've brought it." Lan Yi was a little out of breath, clearly having run back.

"Mimi, look what this is," Xiao Siyue pushed a small dish of minced meat toward the kitten. The kitten probably smelled the aroma of meat and twitched its nose, but it was too scared to eat it.

Xiao Siyue put the snacks and milk she was holding on the ground, got up and moved a little further away.

The two hid far away, secretly watching the kitten.

Perhaps seeing that the person had gone far away, the kitten tentatively walked up to the plate.

I tried a little, and then I wolfed it down.

Xiao Siyue was very pleased to see this.

She really likes furry animals like cats and dogs, which are soft and cuddly to hold.

In modern times, she is too busy to keep pets, but she sometimes goes to pet stores and sometimes feeds stray cats on the street.

In ancient times, dogs were quite common, but cats were rare.

She doesn't know if this kitten is a pet or a stray. If it's a stray, she wants to keep it.

After that, the kitten came over every day for several days in a row.

Xiao Siyue always prepared all kinds of food for the kitten, and the kitten gradually became familiar with Xiao Siyue and stopped hiding.

"Mimi, you're here again."

"Meow~~" The kitten's meows no longer sounded a little fierce like before; now they sound like it's being affectionate.

Xiao Siyue put the food on the ground, and the kitten quickly ran over.

"Hehe, eat slowly." The kitten was drinking milk, and its whiskers were covered in milk. When it heard Xiao Siyue, it raised its little head and stared blankly at her.

"Little kitty, will you stay at my house from now on? I'll give you delicious food every day." After observing the kitten for a few days, Xiao Siyue felt that it must be a stray cat without an owner.

"Meow~~" The kitten seemed to respond, meowing softly before continuing to eat its food.

"You agree, right? Then you shouldn't go out today." Xiao Siyue was very happy.

I tried reaching out and touching the kitten's back, and the kitten didn't flinch.

Xiao Siyue couldn't help but touch it a few more times. The fur was very soft, and Xiao Siyue couldn't bear to put it down.

"Now that you're with me, I'll give you a name."

Xiao Siyue thought for a moment, and looking at the cat's cute appearance, she had an idea: "How about we call you Orange? Look at your fur, it's all yellow, so Orange is a good name for you."

Xiao Siyue continued talking to herself.

"Little Orange, Little Orange, do you like this name?"

"Meow~~"

"Since you like it, then it's settled. From now on, you'll be called Little Orange."

"Are you full?" Xiao Siyue asked when she saw that the little orange had stopped eating and was sticking its little tongue against its paws, looking incredibly cute.

"Little Orange, can I have a hug?" Xiao Siyue said, tentatively reaching out her hand.

Little Orange didn't dodge, and Xiao Siyue picked her up in one go: "Little Orange, you can't scratch me, okay?"

The little orange was quiet in Xiao Siyue's arms, and Xiao Siyue couldn't help but rub her face against it; it was so cute.