"If I'm what?"
Chen Wanqing wanted to ask, 'Jing, are you up to no good?'
But she decided against it. Right now, she was more interested in the "cat-hiring" notice.
"With the humble offering of salt-cured fish, we sincerely seek to hire one feline. Duties: to guard the study and expel all manner of rodents. Rules: shall not steal from the kitchen, shall not sing loudly at midnight. A full belly of fresh fish and a warm bed will be provided. Will not be struck without cause, nor given away lightly. We wish to treat this cat as family, and never fail in our duty to it…"
The notice also listed the address of the person hiring the cat, as well as their name.
When she saw the five words "Mr. Yin, Prefectural School Teacher," Chen Wanqing was utterly dumbfounded.
"Even if Mr. Yin's family wanted to hire a cat, they wouldn't need you to write the notice for them. Jing, you…"
