The security tried to look for Riri’s owner but they could not find anyone back then.
So, in the unpredictable weather of Vermilion City, both the little creatures had shared a broken roof together. Until the puppy disappeared one day.
And Ella figured that Riri probably snuck inside the estate and got lost there, unable to go out.
Ella glanced at Adrian in determination, "We must keep this kitty with us."
Adrian sat there, visibly unmoved as he uttered one single word, "No."
Ji Yan felt like his soul just left his body.
Given his second master’s aversion to little creatures, it was already a surprise that he was breathing the same air as them for so long. There was no way in the world that he would agree to keep another one.
In the next moment, something so unexpected happened that Ji Yan’s worldview tilted a bit.
Ella looked at Adrian with a little pout, "Baby, the moment I looked at this kitty, I had a feeling that she is going to be our second child. Don’t you think so as well?"
Adrian paused, "Sure."
So, he was unwilling to raise a pet but willing to have a child?
And just like that, the King Family had a new addition.
Since this addition was only possible due to Adrian’s grace, Ella left the task of naming the kitty in his court.
And the kitty got a name from the Emperor—Lala.
Adrian’s lips curved faintly, and Ella squinted. Was that... a dig at her?
She named Riri after his name so he named the kitty after hers? Ella was a little speechless. Adrian... wouldn’t be that petty and sly, would he?
But beggars can’t be choosers. She should be grateful and keep mum for Riri’s happiness.
The servants and Ji Yan all stifled their laughter.
And just like that, Riri’s depressed hours came to pass.
It turned out that the weather had him so bothered because he was missing his friend with whom he had shared past struggles. But he was unable to convey his emotions.
And the moment he got the chance, he did it by leading Ella to the outside of the estate.
Having gotten each other’s company, the kitty and puppy stayed by themselves playing near Riri’s exclusive doghouse.
Seeing that Riri seemed to be faring better than yesterday, Ella finally felt like a burden in her heart was taken off.
However, it was not long before she had a moment of an epic realization.
She had only 3 days left for her examination.
Ella did not dare to dilly dally further in the living room. Rather, she rushed upstairs and locked herself in her room.
It was past 8 pm when Adrian returned from the company, his gaze traced across the living room and paused near the doghouse where he spotted two animals.
The puppy was asleep while the kitten greeted him with a small ’meow’.
Adrian averted his gaze and looked upstairs.
At this moment, Bertha walked towards Adrian and bowed to him, "Miss Yu has locked herself inside her room."
With a sigh, Bertha explained further, "Miss Yu has completely immersed herself in studies due to her exams. She refused to come out..."
Now knowing that she had become a cause of concern outside, Ella was idling in her room.
In the beginning, she had locked herself to study but halfway through, Ella realized that she was done with what she could.
What was left was History and Maths, the responsibilities that were kindly taken by Adrian.
Initially, Ella had dismissed the thought of being tutored by Adrian. But when she tried Maths and fumbled halfway through the formulas, she realized that it did seem like a bad idea at all.
He wanted to teach her? Fine, she will let him.
So at this moment, there was soft music floating in the room. With a pink sheet mask on her face, Ella sat on the bed, trying to focus on the contents in the textbooks when—
The door opened from outside.
Ella raised her hand to wave at him, "Baby, are you back from work?"
Adrian’s gaze slowly traced around the mess in the room, the skincare products rolling about the desks, the clothes piled up in the couch, the books that were tumbling off the shelves and then he looked at the girl nestled comfortably in the blankets with a book in her hand.
Ella straightened up, "W-What..?" She followed his gaze.
Could it be that he finally realized how maintenance she was and decided to kick her out? Or was it because she triggered his OCD?
Either way, Ella did not feel very happy about it for some reason.
Adrian did not spare her another word as he turned to leave.
"What do you mean by that?" Ella looked at his back, "Whatever it is, you can’t just keep me here and suddenly ask me to pack and leave. Did you get my consent first—"
"I am not teaching you here,’’ the man looked at her from above his shoulder.
Ella was stunned. So, he was disdaining her dirty room, not her?
As Adrian turned around and left, she missed the small arc of his lips.
Hence, in half an hour, Ella gathered her stuff and shifted to Adrian’s room.
"This... this... this and this... I don’t understand them at all,’’ Ella pointed to the units in the textbook.
"That’s your entire course."
Slightly offended, Ella turned the page, ’’Not at all. I understand this unit completely."
In the fifth unit, there was only one content flashing: Probability.
Ella glanced at Adrian and felt a little miffed. How could he just mock me with that straight face?
"So, are you questioning your decisions right now? Do you not want to teach me after seeing how hard this might be."
Adrian gave her a look and arched an eyebrow, "I like it challenging."
Ella nearly tumbled down the couch.
An hour later, Ella held a small notepad in her hand. When she flipped through it, there were only formulas.
She looked at Adrian doubtfully, "Are you sure this is going to work?" Even though he had explained those formulas and theorems beautifully, Ella doubted her ability to tackle maths.
"Ever since I was young, they have had a lot of tutors to teach me. The Maths tutors would usually push themselves as the best ones and ask me to mug up the formulas. But it never really worked. They couldn’t make me score good in this subject."
Adrian closed the book in front of him and looked up, "I am not the same."
It basically translated to: You think I am the same as your ordinary tutors? Think again.
Ella was blinded by the halo around him. Suddenly, she wondered if she made the right choice by letting Adrian tutor her...
*In the living room of Eve Mansion*
*Ella and Adrian are seated on the long couch.*
*Kade sulks alone in the single couch.*
Ella: *wide-eyed* Sir, sir, I have one doubt~
Adrian: *leans over, takes her pen, explains patiently*
Ella: *nods seriously, flips the page* Sir, sir, I have another doubt~
Adrian: *gently strokes her hair* Here. *explains again*
Kade: *bites his pencil in slow agony*
Ella: Sir, sir, one more doubt!
...An eternity later...
Kade: Sir, sir, I have a doubt too!
Adrian: *without looking Ji Yan* Block his silver card for a month.
Kade: *leaps up, stricken* Brotherrr! That’s my only savings at this point! Just how biased can you be?!
Ella: *sniffles, clutching Adrian’s sleeve* Baby... is he saying I’m worthless without your favor? Am I just a nobody?
Adrian: *pulls her into his arms, cold as ice* Block his card forever.
Kade: *foams dramatically from the mouth* AHHHHHH! *collapses*