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The man asked, “When can you start catching the rats?”
“Tonight.”
“And how long will it take to clear them out?”
“Just one night.”
“How could you possibly catch them all in one night?”
“I have a special method.”
“Don't toot your own horn!”
“After I'm done, no new rats will dare to come for at least a month.”
The man said, “I still have some shopping to do at the moment. I'll come back later to fetch you and your cat. If you don't catch even one rat, I won't let you off easily!”
The man initially threatened, but then his tone softened. “Our whole street has a rat problem, and it’s full of high-ranking officials' residences. The rats have been feasting on their meat and fish so much, it's like they've turned into spirits. The nobles are all quite troubled by it. If your cat is effective, I can introduce you to them.”
“Thank you.”
“Then I'll be off.” The man cupped his hands in farewell and left.
Song You withdrew his gaze, still smiling broadly. As he walked back into the house, he spoke to the cat by his side, “It seems I'll be relying on you to make a living from now on.”
“Of course!” The calico cat's response was quick and enthusiastic, as if it had suddenly found the purpose of its feline life.
Song You couldn't help but be taken aback for a moment.
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