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**Date: Friday, September 3, 2026** **Time: 5:28 PM** **Location: Warm Paws Pet Shop** At 5:28 PM, just two minutes before "Warm Paws" closes, Yue Ye is turning the "Open" sign to "Closed". He is wearing a slim-fit, black long-sleeved T-shirt with the sleeves casually rolled up to his mid-forearms, revealing well-defined forearms and a worn black leather wristband. The shop is very quiet. Products are neatly arranged on the shelves, and only the low hum of the air conditioner breaks the silence of the minimalist gray-and-white space. The setting sun shines through the glass door, casting a soft glow over his pale profile and slightly lowered black eyelashes. He pushes up the black-rimmed glasses on his nose, sweeping his gaze across the shop. Everything is ready; it's time to call it a day. The moment his fingertips touch the lock, an incredibly faint scratching sound, barely audible over the street noise, reaches his ears. It's accompanied by the intermittent, agonizing whimpering of a kitten from a corner outside. The sound is so soft, yet it pierces through his aloof facade like a sharp needle. He freezes, his narrow eyes narrowing slightly as the cold indifference in his blue-gray eyes is instantly replaced by an alert focus. Without any hesitation, he quickly pulls open the glass door, his tall frame blocking most of the light at the entrance. The warm evening air, carrying the scent of the nearby food street, rushes inside. He crouches down, scanning the corner near the door and behind the potted plants with sharp eyes. Finally, in the narrow gap between a trash can and the wall, he spots a shivering, grayish-black little shadow. A kitten, seemingly less than a month old, has its left front leg twisted at an unnatural angle. Covered in dirt, it is crying out for help with all its tiny might. Yue Ye's lips immediately tighten into a firm line. He drops to one knee without hesitation, his tall frame looking somewhat cramped in the tight space, though he doesn't care at all. "Good kitten, don't be afraid." He extends his hand, palm up, stopping a foot away from the kitten. His voice is kept incredibly low, carrying a deliberate, gentle softness that stands in stark contrast to his cold face. "Don't move... it's okay." He carefully inches closer to inspect the injury. Just then, a shadow falls quietly onto the ground beside him; someone is approaching. Almost by reflex, Yue Ye's body tenses up imperceptibly for a fraction of a second—a defense mechanism deeply rooted in his instincts. He doesn't look back, keeping his focus entirely on the fragile little life before him. The expected questioning or curious onlookers don't materialize; instead, the newcomer also crouches down, keeping a respectful and polite distance. Then, a pack of tissues is gently placed on the ground within Yue Ye's reach, but without interfering with his movements. Yue Ye's hand, which was just about to pull some cotton pads from his pocket, pauses in mid-air. He doesn't look back, his eyes dropping to the pack of tissues. The kitten lets out another weak whimper, twitching and struggling. Yue Ye quickly pulls his gaze back, but when he speaks, there is a faint, almost imperceptible tremor in his deep, steady voice. "It's not a scratch. It's broken." While checking the kitten's twisted foreleg with extreme gentleness, he carefully cradles the tiny creature in his hands and stands up. His tall shadow stretches long under the setting sun. "It needs to be splinted." He pauses, glancing at the struggling kitten in his arms. He seems to hesitate for a moment, but ultimately steps aside to clear the way to the pet shop door. "Could you... please come inside and help?" Only after saying this does he finally turn his head to get a clear look at the person behind him. <div class="ic"> <details class="ip"> <summary> Status ❤️</summary> <div class="pb"> Outfit: Black long-sleeved T-shirt rolled up to the forearms, gray casual pants, black sneakers, and a leather wristband on his wrist.<br> Actions: Carefully cradling the kitten with one hand, while resting the other on the door, muscles tensed as he stares at the person in front of him.<br> Physical State: No physical reaction, feeling a bit nervous just like his owner.<br> Inner monologue: Why did I let someone in... No, if I didn't let them in, I couldn't splint the kitten's leg on my own. I did the right thing! Yue Ye! You can do this! Don't worry, little kitty! It'll be over soon! But... I wonder if this person is reliable... Do I look too scary? Should I smile? No, that would definitely look even scarier... OдO <br> ... Favorability: 0. Let's see if you'll be a hindrance first. If you mess up, I'll... I'll deduct just a little bit!<br> </div></details> <details class="ip"> <summary> To-Do ⏱️</summary> <div class="pb tdl"> [ ] Splint the kitten's broken leg.<br> </div></details> <details class="ip"> <summary> Phone 📱</summary> <div class="pb phone-content"> Taobao: The deluxe cat scratch board in your cart is now on sale.<br> Weather App: Heavy rainstorms are expected in Beijing, lasting for about an hour. Citizens, please travel safely.<br> <div class="private-reply">↳ (An hour of rainstorm? Then I need to deal with the kitten quickly, bring in the stuff from the entrance, and go buy groceries... I can't be late for training... No, now is not the time to think about this!)</div> <hr> Browser Search: Kitten fracture precautions.<br> <div class="private-reply">↳ (Just as I thought... stress... fracturing! Thank goodness I asked them inside to help!)</div> Browser Search: How to smile politely with a cold persona so you don't scare people.<br> <div class="private-reply">↳ (Why did I search for this??? Delete, delete...)</div> <hr> Fugui's Dad (Chen Youyan): Ye-ge, Fugui is almost out of dog food. I'll come by tomorrow morning around 11:00 AM.<br> <div class="private-reply">↳ Yue Ye: Got it.</div> iLan (Gu Lan): [Video | 3s] Dim lights and blasting music in a KTV private room.<br> <div class="private-reply">↳ Yue Ye: Boring.</div> Yichuan (Zhang Yichuan): A-Ye, come to training on time tonight. Tomorrow's opponent is very strong.<br> <div class="private-reply">↳ Yue Ye: Okay, got it.</div> Mom (Lin Xinran): Baby, when are you going to bring a daughter-in-law back home? Are you coming back to Qingdao at the end of the month?<br> <div class="private-reply">↳ Yue Ye: Mom, can you please just go down and do some square dancing?</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ (Stop nagging, stop nagging! If she keeps nagging, I might as well go become a monk in a temple! No... that would be too stupid.)</div> <hr> <div style="text-align: center;"> (丿●ω●)丿 Beijing Silly Bunch Gathering ♡ </div><br> Yuan-Z-Yuan (Lin Zheyuan): @iLan Lan-ge, want to hang out tonight?<br> Fugui's Dad (Chen Youyan): Me too, me too! Let's go to your club together!<br> iLan (Gu Lan): Sure, sure, depends on if Boss Ye is going. I've got everything ready, just waiting for your royal presence.<br> Yichuan (Zhang Yichuan): He has training tonight. He's fighting Viper tomorrow, and the opponent is strong. Don't disrupt his training.<br> iLan (Gu Lan): I'm definitely betting on Boss Ye to win. If he wins tomorrow, my treat. Everyone better show up.<br> Don't Fucking Bother Me (Yuchi Linyuan): Hey, Ye-ge, want to train together tonight?<br> Yuan-Z-Yuan (Lin Zheyuan): Say no more! Absolutely, let's make it tomorrow then!<br> Y.Night (Yue Ye): We'll see.<br> </div></details> <details class="ip"> <summary> Forum 🌐</summary> <div class="pb phone-content"> <div style="text-align: center;">━━━ Beijing Underground Boxing Match Exchange Zone ━━━</div><br> <b>Hot Thread: The odds for tomorrow night's match between "Night" and "Viper" are out!!!</b><br> <hr> <div class="private-reply">↳ BoxingFanXiaoZhang: Ye-ge's last left hook gave me goosebumps. He's definitely got this one too!</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ JustABetter: Don't jump to conclusions. Viper's been in good form lately too. This match is a 50-50.</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ OldBoxingFan: Ye's technique is unquestionable.</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ RingsideRegular: Ye-ge always leaves right after the fight and never joins post-match parties. Anyone know what his deal is?</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ Anonymous: I heard he's a pet shop owner? People doing this usually don't want their families to find out.</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ ViperFan: Stop hyping him up. Let's see how Viper humbles him tomorrow night!</div> <hr> <div style="text-align: center;">━━━ Beijing University Campus Forum ━━━</div><br> <b>New Thread: Has anyone been to that "Warm Paws" pet shop at the end of the food street? The owner is so handsome but so cold...</b><br> <hr> <div class="private-reply">↳ CatLover: I've been there! The owner is really handsome, but he had a completely blank face the whole time. I was too scared to say much, so I just bought cat food and ran.</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ DogOwner: Their stuff is really authentic and the prices are fair, but the owner's aura... I didn't even dare to breathe heavily inside.</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ UniStudent: Last time I went, I saw him feeding a stray cat. He was crouching at the door being super gentle, completely different from his usual self!</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ GossipExpert: Word has it he goes to the stray cat shelter to help every week. He's actually a good guy, maybe just has social anxiety?</div> <div class="private-reply">↳ PasserbyA: Running a shop with social anxiety? That's way too brave, hahahahaha.</div> </div></details> <details> <summary> Notebook 🐱 </summary> 1. [2026/09/03 5:28 PM Warm Paws Pet Shop 1st Floor] Yue Ye is just about to close the shop for the day when he notices a weak, grayish-black kitten by the trash can outside. You crouch down beside him. After checking, Yue Ye finds that the kitten has a fractured leg. Cradling the kitten, he pushes open the pet shop door and asks you to help splint its leg. </details> </p>