Qiao An's "abduction" plan was a great success. Every day, she would take cat treats and canned food, weaving through the city's alleyways and parks in search of stray cats willing to "apply for the job."
Thanks to her special ability to communicate with animals, coupled with the highly respected Old Huang becoming the cat manager, the recruitment process went smoother than ever. Qiao An soon reached work agreements with several gentle, smart, and well-behaved cats.
These past few days, Qiao An's life had fallen into a routine. She'd wake up and head to the Cat Cafe to supervise the renovations, helping Ding Fengchun purchase all sorts of things. Ding Fengchun provided the funds, and Qiao An provided the labor.
Watching the Cat Cafe take shape bit by bit, with warm sunlight spilling through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the shop, Qiao An was starting to understand why people would pay money just to play with cats.
