“Lord Dark Butterfly, your expression is so strange…”
Carrying a large cardboard box, Jiuye passed by Luo Shuangyue’s side and noticed that her respected Lord Dark Butterfly seemed somewhat troubled.
No, it wasn’t exactly trouble—more like she was struggling to comprehend something.
Glancing downward, Jiuye noticed that Lord Dark Butterfly was wearing a new pair of shoes today, ones that looked difficult to walk in.
Having known Lord Dark Butterfly for so long, Jiuye was well aware of her habits and preferences.
Shoes that hindered movement were definitely not her cup of tea.
“Nothing, go back to your work.”
Luo Shuangyue pressed her forehead, closed her eyes, and waved Jiuye away helplessly.
She had met her childhood friend as an enemy villain, and somehow, they ended up swapping shoes.
This whole situation was a bit beyond Luo Shuangyue’s understanding.
To be clear, she wasn’t a foot fetishist.
At most, she’d critique such things with a judgmental eye.
So, swapping shoes shouldn’t have bothered her this much.
The shoes she gave to Xia Mo weren’t even expensive—just cheap stuff from a small market.
She got the better deal out of the exchange.
But the thought that she was now wearing Xia Mo’s shoes sent a tiny ripple of restlessness through her heart, an inexplicable feeling coursing through her.
It was almost like… secret excitement?
“Okay…”
Jiuye drawled, placing the cardboard box aside and pulling out two photo albums from it.
Thud!
One of them was placed by Luo Shuangyue’s hand, the heavy sound making her open her eyes involuntarily.
What was this weakling kitten up to?
Glancing at the cover of the photo album, Luo Shuangyue saw a sultry-looking tabby cat.
It seemed this album was entirely filled with non-human subjects.
“Lord Dark Butterfly, can you help me with something?”
Jiuye gave an embarrassed smile, her two cat tails swishing behind her.
“You still remember I’m your superior? Since when do subordinates ask their bosses for favors?”
Luo Shuangyue let out a cold chuckle.
Fidgeting with her fingers, Jiuye mumbled softly, “Because in my eyes, Lord Dark Butterfly is a kind and great leader…”
Oh, flattery, huh? Didn’t expect this kid to pull that card.
Luo Shuangyue glanced at Jiuye.
Though she knew Jiuye’s words were likely half-true at best, she was still pleased to hear such praise.
“Fine, tell me, what do you need help with?”
“Well, this photo album was made with a friend, but as you know, I can’t just go out looking like this.”
Jiuye’s ears drooped against her head, clearly showing her low spirits.
“So, you want me to deliver this to your friend?”
“Mm-hmm!”
Looking at Jiuye’s pleading expression, Luo Shuangyue really didn’t want to agree to this request.
But when a cute catgirl looked at her so pitifully, Luo Shuangyue couldn’t bring herself to refuse.
Sighing inwardly, she pulled the photo album closer.
“Where’s your friend?”
Might as well treat it as a chance to clear her head.
A friend who’d work with Jiuye on a cat photo album must have an intense love for cats.
When Luo Shuangyue arrived at the address Jiuye provided, she discovered it was a cat café.
As soon as she pushed open the door, she was swarmed by countless cats.
The cacophony of meows made her feel like her head was about to explode.
Weren’t cats supposed to be aloof and distant? Why were these cats clingier than dogs?
“Sorry, sorry! These kids haven’t seen a new guest in a while, so they’re a bit too excited.”
A girl with brown cat-ear headbands rushed over from the counter, rescuing Luo Shuangyue from the sea of cats.
“I’m the manager here. What can I do for you?”
Guiding Luo Shuangyue to a quieter spot with fewer cats, the girl smiled and asked about her needs.
“I’m here to find a girl named Xiao Mimi.
Her friend asked me to bring this to her.”
Luo Shuangyue pulled the thick cat photo album from her backpack.
Upon hearing her words, the manager’s eyes flashed with surprise, and when she saw the album, they lit up instantly.
“I’m Xiao Mimi! You must be the Miss Butterfly that Jiujiu mentioned!”
A bright smile spread across Xiao Mimi’s face as she opened her phone to show Luo Shuangyue her chat history with Jiuye.
The latest message confirmed that Jiuye had asked a good friend to deliver the album.
With identities confirmed, Luo Shuangyue handed over the album and prepared to leave.
But the enthusiastic Xiao Mimi insisted, “Jiuye’s friend is my friend! You brought me this precious album, so I have to treat you well!”
“Miss Butterfly, wait a moment! Let me make you my signature cat-themed coffee!”
Hugging the album, Xiao Mimi dashed toward the counter, turning back to reassure her, “It’s really good! Trust me, Miss Butterfly!”
“Miss Butterfly… what kind of name did that Jiuye stick me with?”
Luo Shuangyue couldn’t help but grumble.
She understood why Jiuye called her that, but the name felt so mismatched with her ruthless villain persona!
Miss Butterfly sounded soft and weak—completely lacking in power.