Chapter 2470
Chapter 2470
"White Notes is a different matter," Ling Ling immediately said.The Girl in the painting gave her a disdainful glance.
"Meow!" As soon as they got off the bus, several plump little cats gathered around. There were tourists nearby feeding them, and in order to quickly get food, the little cats would roll on the ground, expose their bellies, rub against people’s trouser legs, and didn’t resist being touched or held.
Ling Ling bent down, scooped up two, and said with a smile, "The cats are really warm."
Bubble Bean didn’t quite like cats, and the cats didn’t like him either; they avoided each other.
These cats also didn’t like Xu Huo, completely ignoring him as he walked by, heading straight towards the Girl in the painting.
The Girl in the painting was particularly popular with cats; even without food in her hands, several little cats wanted to climb onto her.
The Girl in the painting pulled them off her clothes one by one and then casually tossed them aside.
Seeing her actions, Ling Ling said in surprise, "Throwing them like that might hurt them."
She wasn’t deliberately causing trouble, but the Girl in the painting’s actions were indeed far from gentle.
The Girl in the painting was like an unfeeling cat-removing machine, continuously pulling cats off her body and tossing them aside, ending up covered in fur, and her new clothes were essentially ruined.
"This is so frustrating!" The Girl in the painting turned her head and bought a water gun from a nearby shop, starting a cheerful chase game with the group of cats.
These cats have undergone over a dozen generations of genetic improvement, making them larger, more agile, and obviously fond of the Girl in the painting. Even with a water gun spraying them, they persistently circled around her, and their numbers kept increasing.
"Do you have some fish in your bag?" Bubble Bean asked with amusement.
Of course, she did. The Girl in the painting also liked dried fish, but her dried fish was no different from others’. The cats didn’t chase anyone else, just her... Some even took advantage of high ground to jump onto her head.
The water gun battle moved forward from the town’s entrance, and people in town were watching with amusement. Some, even when accidentally sprayed with water, didn’t get upset.
Xu Huo, along with the other two, followed the Girl in the painting into the town.
Most shops in the town were selling various crafts made from Cat Whisker Fruit, along with a few woven items like hats and scarves. In the center of the town was a giant cat head mosaic made from Cat Whisker Fruit, with many people lining up for photos.
In the midst of her battle with the cats, the Girl in the painting found time for Xu Huo to help her stand in line.
"She doesn’t even like cats; why would she take a photo?" Bubble Bean didn’t want to waste time here, as he saw players everywhere in town. Along the way, some were buying Cat Whisker Fruit, others were trying to apply for a shop assistant job, helping with deliveries, or directly harvesting from the mountain to deliver to different merchants.
The town’s residents generally didn’t refuse players’ requests. As long as they paid a small deposit, they were free to view artworks or help with work, whatever they wanted.
A group of children blowing cat-head shaped whistles ran past them, chasing the Girl in the painting into the distance. It seemed neither the cats nor the people would return anytime soon.
Seeing Xu Huo indeed go to line up, Bubble Bean smirked and pointed at the exhibition hall next door, saying, "I’ll go take a look inside."
Ling Ling also headed to a nearby shop.
While Xu Huo was standing in line, he also glanced at the Shadow Wall beside him. It had photos and holographic projections left by tourists. Most wore Cat Whisker Fruit accessories, with artistic styles varying from cartoonish to realistic, generally leaning towards cute and distinctive.
The area near the square was crowded, and one could hear tourists bargaining with shopkeepers, as well as players tentatively asking "What is the Cat Whisker Fruit Journey exactly?" Of course, the town’s residents hadn’t deeply studied the instance. They just made crafts and sold them. If players wanted to help with deliveries, they didn’t mind. As for the "journey," it could refer to the tourism route or the process of the Cat Whisker Fruit going from seller to buyer.
Some who came early had already failed. They followed the merchants’ instructions to deliver Cat Whisker Fruit to Mao Tong City but couldn’t pass the level.
Others simply paid to ride along with the merchants, acting as both couriers and guards, but they failed too.
Returning players began digging into the personal information of the small town residents, focusing on those who seemed unusual. For example, what special meaning Cat Whisker Fruit might have, or how someone’s upcoming journey might differ from others’... In short, they were willing to try any method.
Another popular spot was the notice board full of lost items posts, mostly seeking Cat Whisker Fruit crafts with sentimental value, as well as job offers. Some shops with booming business needed players for quick help.
There was talk about the Mayor, with people saying he ordered a cat-head-shaped flying device from another city that was about to arrive. Someone was arranging to receive it. The Mayor had just taken office and was visiting the former mayor.
At the nearby shop, there were two caretakers picking up custom-made clothes for kids. They worked for the Wan Family, whose employer’s pregnant wife was due soon. All baby clothes had to be taken back for washing in advance.
Everything around the big cat head seemed harmonious. Even crying children would gradually stop when approached by cats... However, occasionally there were unpleasant voices, such as dissatisfaction with the Wan Family-favored new Mayor.
Oddly, even though these voices were unfriendly to the new Mayor, they were still respectful when mentioning the Wan Family. They seemed more upset with themselves or the people they supported not being recognized by the Wan Family. One person even self-reflected on the spot, believing that his lack of recognition from the Wan Family was due to his own shortcomings, and that the new Mayor must have some exceptional qualities.
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