SLLBTT Chapter 64
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
⋇⊶⊰Chapter 64⊱⊷⋇
"What about the beautiful ragdoll?" Master Kongque scrutinized the lion cat lying on the ground.
Vulture replied, "I don't know."
Master Kongque pointed at the lion cat with a colorful feather fan and said, "Tell me, where is the ragdoll demon? The one who's the top beauty in the northern region—"
The lion cat, bewildered, said, "I am the top beauty in the north—"
"Smack, smack"—Master Kongque slapped the lion cat twice with the feather fan. "Damn it, stop pretending!"
The lion cat whimpered, "I really am a delicate and beautiful ragdoll—"
"Get lost!" Master Kongque kicked the lion cat's face with his foot. "You're delicate? Do you think I don't know what a lion cat is?"
The lion cat felt bitter inside. As the lion among cats, dealing with a peacock was almost equivalent to handling a wild chicken — a piece of cake. When did it come to being kicked in the face by this wild chicken's claws? It was truly humiliating for a cat!
Wasn't it because a vulture was standing nearby, eyeing him covetously?
The lion cat, sizing up the intimidating vulture, reluctantly swallowed his pride and cleared his throat. He started singing his own hit song from his days as a livestreamer, "Let's learn to meow together~ Meow meow meow meow~ In front of the door, there's a big bridge~ A group of ducks swimming by~ Quack quack quack quack, so many ducks..."
Master Kongque was stunned when he heard it. "This... this out-of-tune singing and forgetting lyrics, it really seems to be the essence of the Ragdoll Fairy."
"It's really me," the lion cat replied, thought for a moment, then quickly adjusted his Shandong accent, "Just put on some makeup and added special effects, that's all."
Master Kongque exclaimed in amazement. "Impressive!"
Whether it was the lion cat or the Ragdoll Fairy, whether it was technology or natural beauty, this "Ragdoll Fairy" was, in any case, a highly anticipated superstar. If it suddenly disappeared, it would definitely cause a stir.
Early this morning, the assistant went to find the Ragdoll Fairy but found he wasn't at home, and all attempts to reach him by phone went unanswered. Sensing a serious situation, the assistant quickly called Big Orange Brother.
Big Orange Brother, upon hearing that the cash cow of the company was missing, got angry. "Where are the new bodyguards? Weren't the cat and dog supposed to protect the Ragdoll Fairy? I'll make sure to throw them into the ** Department!"
Big Orange Brother, furious, ordered someone to bring Liu Jiao and the Snow Wolf King for **'s enlightenment.
In fact, Liu Jiao and the Snow Wolf King had planned to return to report to Big Orange Brother. They arrived at the company's office, knocked on Big Orange Brother's door, and slowly walked in.
Seeing Liu Jiao and the Snow Wolf King, Big Orange Brother snorted, stroked his furry belly, and said, "You two, explain what happened to the Ragdoll Fairy. Weren't you supposed to protect him?"
The Snow Wolf King answered, "Yes."
"If you didn't protect him well, what should be done?"
The Snow Wolf King replied, "Don't know."
Just as Big Orange Brother was about to passionately scold the cat and dog, he suddenly received another call. He picked up the phone, smiled at the other end, "Oh, Master Kongque? Good morning... Mm-hmm... Sure... Yeah... Meow meow... Alright then..."
After hanging up, Big Orange Brother laughed and said, "Well done, well done! Even though you've only been on the job for two days and managed to lose the Ragdoll Fairy, I think you both are doing great and have a promising future! Xiao Jiao, Xiao Bai, I declare, from now on, you're the managers of the Film and Television Department!"
Liu Jiao exclaimed, "What?"
He thought Big Orange Brother was about to explode in anger. How did he suddenly become a manager?
Liu Jiao couldn't comprehend. "Aren't you sending us to the ** Department?"
"Oh? Is that your preference?" Big Orange Brother pondered and said, "If you insist, that's also fine. After all, ** is a form of cultivation! Life is about training, and you can improve yourselves through ** to become more useful to society. Not bad, not bad, ambitious! When do you plan to go to **? Need training, or do you want to start immediately?"
"No," the Snow Wolf King immediately rejected the proposal on behalf of Liu Jiao, "Big Orange Brother is right. Life is a form of cultivation, but we want to choose a different path for cultivation."
"Oh, that's fine." Big Orange Brother became unusually easygoing. "Where do you want to cultivate? As long as Poisonous Me has it, you can go! Cultivate freely! I, Big Orange, keep my word! I won't deceive you!"
"Then, many thanks, Big Orange Brother," the Snow Wolf King replied. "Actually, we're quite interested in the Poison Department. Is there a chance to go there for learning and further training?"
"Huh?" Big Orange Brother was somewhat surprised. "What's good about going there? It's a very dirty and tiring department. Besides, there are very few mammals in that department. You might not fit in or adapt well!"
The Snow Wolf King responded, "Still better than the ** Department."
"That's true, which is why I want you to go to the Film and Television Department! It's the best, glamorous, and profitable. The Poison Department is very dangerous."
The Snow Wolf King insisted, "Our company is called Poisonous Me. If I don't get to experience the Poison Department, I won't fully understand the company's culture, and it'll be challenging to contribute appropriately to the company in the future. If I refuse to learn the core culture of the company because of fear of dirt, fatigue, and danger, I feel I don't deserve to be part of Poisonous Me."
Big Orange Brother was greatly surprised by this declaration. Who would have thought that this seemingly smart and elegant Xiao Bai was actually so determined!
"Alright, go ahead," Big Orange Brother said. "Do you want to make a reservation for our comprehensive funeral service at the Funeral Department?"
Liu Jiao looked surprised. "We have a Funeral Department in our company?"
"Absolutely!" Big Orange Brother said. "The connection between the Poison Department and the Funeral Department is quite close. You'll understand once you've been working for a while."
In Big Orange Brother's territory, whenever someone died, they had to purchase the comprehensive funeral service, otherwise, they would miss out on the ultimate experience of graveyard disco and hearse drifting. Often, the Poison Department would buy lives upfront, and the Funeral Department would handle the aftermath — "We're not like those unscrupulous gangs who kill without burying," Big Orange Brother declared at the annual meeting. "We're a responsible criminal organization. From the cradle to the grave, we don't miss a single moment in your life."
On the way to report to the Poison Department, Liu Jiao still looked puzzled. "No, why is Big Orange Brother suddenly being so nice to us?"
"Didn't you see that just when he was about to scold us, Master Kongque's call came in?"
"Ah?!" Liu Jiao understood. "Master Kongque is looking out for us!"
"It seems like Master Kongque, despite saying he doesn't care about the affairs of this subsidiary, still has influence over Big Orange Brother," the Snow Wolf King added. "And, Master Kongque is willing to help us as a favor to Bai Lingling. I think they have a close relationship. It's strange, why would Bai Lingling be friends with a gang leader?"
"Didn't you say that Lord Bai traveled the four seas before and knew many people? Maybe that's when they met."
"Hmm..." The Snow Wolf King nodded.
Arriving at the Poison Department, they discovered it was indeed toxic, with 90% of the personnel being poisonous creatures. Since poisons generally disliked sunlight, the place was dim and gloomy. Occasionally, sounds of centipedes and spiders crawling in the darkness sent shivers down their spines.
The Snow Wolf King was somewhat uncomfortable with this, but the snow leopard adapted well.
Liu Jiao, being bold and fearless, wasn't bothered at all. A longer centipede was just a bug to him. Such a creature was like a toy for a cat. Nothing to fear.
Welcoming them was the Poison Department's General Manager. Liu Jiao and the Snow Wolf King had come to be intern managers. The manager emerged, tall with a slender frame and eyes reminiscent of a blind person, exuding a damp and cold aura. Liu Jiao, catching a whiff, asked, "Is the General Manager a snake?"
The General Manager chuckled at his words. "Yes... this cat demon has a keen nose."
"I grew up in the mountains and have seen many animals."
The General Manager said, "I can tell. Wildcats from the mountains are different from pampered house cats in the city."
"What's the difference?" Liu Jiao asked curiously.
The General Manager, with unfocused eyes, looked at Liu Jiao. "Wildcats make me instinctively feel afraid."
Liu Jiao was taken aback. "Do I scare you?"
The General Manager reassured, "It's okay. I can overcome it."
The Snow Wolf King added, "What about dogs? Are they okay?"
"Yes."
Compared to dogs, snakes were naturally more afraid of cats.
However, the General Manager tilted his head, and a peculiar light gleamed in his blind eyes. "But, you give me a feeling that you're not an ordinary canine demon."
The Snow Wolf King paused, then chuckled. "Really? That's unusual. Not many people speak to me like that."
"I've always been one of the few."
Leading the Snow Wolf King and Liu Jiao into a sinister cave, the General Manager continued, "I suppose both of you have good night vision?"
The Snow Wolf King and Liu Jiao replied, "Yes, it's quite good. We can see clearly in most conditions."
As they walked, the General Manager gestured and introduced the company's surroundings. At one point, he lifted his hand, nearly knocking over a small cup on the table. The Snow Wolf King instinctively moved to avoid it.
Hearing the sound of the cup hitting the ground, the General Manager bent down to pick it up. However, Liu Jiao had already helped him retrieve it. "Thank you," the General Manager said again, "I'll have a few permanent office assistants come out for you to meet."
After saying this, the General Manager gestured for the Snow Wolf King and Liu Jiao to sit down. He then headed to another office on the side. Inside, the assistants heard about the arrival of the new intern managers and wondered, "What's their background? I heard it's a cat and a dog? It's one thing to let a cat manage us, but why let a dog be our boss?"
The General Manager remarked, "That dog is a bit peculiar. You better pay attention."
The assistants were curious. "What's so peculiar about the dog?"
"His night vision is exceptional, not typical for a canine."
While ordinary dogs had night vision, it was not as clear as his.
The General Manager assigned Xiao Xiezi to be the assistant for the Snow Wolf King and Liu Jiao. Xiao Xiezi went, remembering the General Manager's words. He walked to a relatively distant spot, extended two fingers, and asked, "Xiao Bai, how many do you see?"
The Snow Wolf King replied, "Is it a two?"
"Can you really see it clearly?"
"Didn't see it clearly, just guessing."
"Guessing so accurately while not seeing clearly?"
The Snow Wolf King explained, "Aren't you a scorpion? Scorpions can only have 2 claws in each pincer."
"Oh, right!"