Zhang Chen quickly left the alley with the little black cat in his arms.
After walking for a while, he confirmed that no one was following him. Only then did he set the kitten down and check its injuries.
The little black cat had a deep gash on its left side, its fur stained with blood.
However, the little creature was in good spirits, its large eyes curiously observing Zhang Chen.
At this moment, another prompt slowly emerged:
[1. Choose to take the kitten to a pet store for treatment and adopt it. You will receive a surprise!]
[2. Let the kitten leave on its own. The kitten will die due to the worsening of its wound.]
Seeing these two options, Zhang Chen chose the first one without hesitation.
Putting aside the matter of surprises, this was a life, and Zhang Chen could not let it die.
"Let's go, little kitty, I'll take you to the vet!"
Zhang Chen said, picking up the kitten again and holding it in his arms, heading towards the nearest pet hospital.
"Meow!"
The little black cat seemed to understand Zhang Chen's thoughts. It meowed twice, then curled up in his arms, staying still and obedient.
Half an hour later, at the pet hospital.
The doctor examined the little black cat's wound and then looked up and down at Zhang Chen, who looked like a student. He sighed and asked,
"Are you sure you want to treat it?"
"Sure!"
Zhang Chen nodded and said.
"But... its condition requires stitches, and it also has a fracture that needs setting. It's quite troublesome."
"The total cost will be around 3,500 yuan. Stray cats like this are common and not rare. For 3,500, you can buy a hundred of them. Are you sure you want to treat it?"
The doctor, fearing Zhang Chen had no money, specifically reminded him.
"I'm sure. I'll pay the medical fees with this!"
As Zhang Chen spoke, he took out the third-tier spirit core from his pocket.
"This is... a third-tier spirit core?!"
Seeing the item, the doctor stood up in surprise.
"What, a third-tier spirit core?"
"This student has a third-tier spirit core?"
"Could he be a second-generation rich kid? But his attire doesn't suggest that!"
"What do you know? Rich people these days are very low-key. He dares to spend 3,500 to treat a cat, and it's not even a purebred cat. Isn't this a typical rich person?!"
"This isn't a rich person, it's a complete sucker!"
The surrounding customers whispered amongst themselves.
"Is this enough to cover the medical fees!"
Zhang Chen asked.
"Enough, more than enough! I'll have the finance department get you your change. We'll treat the kitten right away!"
The doctor walked up to the little black cat, paused for a moment, then turned to ask Zhang Chen,
"By the way, what's your little black cat's name?"
"Its name is..."
This question caught Zhang Chen off guard.
This was the little black cat he had encountered in the alley; it didn't have a name!
Just then, he heard the little black cat meow softly twice.
The sound was familiar... Suddenly, a name appeared in Zhang Chen's mind.
"Its name is Mo Ran!"
"Mo Ran? The cat's name? That's quite unique! You must be an educated person, to give a cat such an unusual name!"
Knowing Zhang Chen was wealthy, the doctor now spoke to him with respect and began to flatter him.
An hour later.
Mo Ran's fractured bones had been set, and its wounds were well-treated. It could even move a little.
"Um... we also have some premium fish treats and nutritional paste. Would you like some?"
"It's not expensive, only 500 yuan for all of this!"
The doctor seized the opportunity to upsell.
"500 yuan?"
Zhang Chen was startled by the figure, exclaiming in disbelief. How could he dare to ask for so much!
His monthly allowance was only 500 yuan, and now he was being asked to spend 500 on cat food?
Did they really think he was rich?!
"Uh, if I deduct this 500, how much money do I have left?"
Zhang Chen asked cautiously.
After all, he didn't know the value of a third-tier spirit core. If it was only worth 3,500, he would absolutely not spend the 500 yuan.
It wasn't about being stingy, but he genuinely couldn't afford it.
"You have 96,000 left!"
The doctor said with a fawning smile.
"Give me ten portions!"
Zhang Chen waved his hand grandly, speaking with immense generosity.
"Certainly! You can apply for a VIP card here. You'll receive special notifications for future promotions. And if you sign up now, you'll also get a free bag of cat litter..."
"Doctor, I actually prefer your previous defiant attitude!"
(Third update, another three updates delivered)