Chapter 6 – Word Spread Across the Animal World

Jiang Xiaolin really didn’t know how good she had it. This room had a kang bed-stove, a cabinet, and a small table with jewelry and cosmetics on it.

Living such a good life, yet she insisted on going back to her biological parents in the city. Clearly, that girl had her own plans after being reborn. As for Jiang Niannian, who had transmigrated and was kicked back here—whatever. That family had always valued sons over daughters and never treated her well. She was made to work and look after her younger brother all day long.

Wang Yingxiu continued,
“Wasn’t the college entrance exam just reinstated? I wanted her to take the test for university, but she just wasn’t cut out for studying.
No one in this family is really the academic type. Do you want to take the exam?”

In her past life, Jiang Niannian had already gone to university. She didn’t want to go through that again in this life.

“I was thinking of opening a pet shop again, or maybe going back to the detective line of work. After all, it’s what I’m familiar with.
But right now, people probably don’t really keep pets.”

Wang Yingxiu nodded,
“That’s true. Actually, there’s going to be a big crackdown this year.
If you’ve still got your abilities, wait—did they transfer over too?”

Jiang Niannian naturally didn’t hide anything from her real mom.

“They did. I was only able to find this home thanks to Big Yellow from the village head’s place—he told me where to go.”

Hearing that reassured Wang Yingxiu.

“Since your powers came with you, then you can use them like before. Let’s start with a pet shop. That can also help us get you recognized as a special talent for training police dogs.”

In her past life, Jiang Niannian had opened a pet shop, then began training police dogs and assisting officers in solving cases.
Along the way, she had picked up a decent set of combat skills.

Hearing her mom’s suggestion, Jiang Niannian felt it sounded good.

“Mom, we’re standing right at the door to getting rich. Don’t you want to try other things too? Let’s make some money first.”

In her past life, Wang Yingxiu had gone from a humble kitchen cook to the owner of the most famous national chain of restaurants.

“Of course we’ll make money—but step by step. Right now, the market isn’t quite there yet.
I asked your eldest brother to lease the village fish pond. We’ll sell the fish to restaurants—that should earn a tidy sum.
I also plan to raise crayfish and loaches, though crayfish might not be common up north. We’ll see.
I’m already scouting shops in the city, but I don’t have enough money yet. I’d rather buy than rent. Renting doesn’t make sense.”

Jiang Niannian immediately undid her waistband and pulled out a red savings book from her underpants pocket.

“Mom, I have a thousand yuan here. Take it.
I got it from my adoptive parents. I was their free nanny in that house—beaten and scolded every day. I deserve some interest.
Also, they originally meant to adopt my second brother but grabbed me by mistake. Otherwise, how could Jiang Xiaolin have known she wasn’t their real daughter?
They probably called her and told her to come back. I bet they’re up to no good.
And that girl must’ve been reborn too. When we brushed past each other, the original body was drugged by her and her idiot brother, sent to some old man’s bed and died.
When I transmigrated in, I slept with a man too, but I probably won’t find him now—not that it matters.”

Hearing this, Wang Yingxiu’s heart ached immediately.

“You keep the money—how could I use your money?
Your mom—me—I’ve got top-notch cooking skills. I can make money anywhere.
Later I’ll give you ten yuan for pocket money. You’re way too skinny. Just wait, I’ll make your favorite: iron pot stewed chicken.”

Then she added,
“That man—do you think it’s possible your body got pregnant the first time?”

Jiang Niannian blinked, “Huh?”

Wang Yingxiu waved it off,
“Never mind, let’s not overthink it. We’ll deal with it later. First, let’s get you fed.”

She rolled up her sleeves and headed out to cook.

“You guys still haven’t killed that chicken? What are you dawdling around for?”

Jiang Dagui hesitated.
“Mom, we only have a dozen chickens total. Do we really need to kill two?”

Wang Yingxiu replied,
“You know nothing. We’ll raise another hundred or so later.
Today, I’m definitely killing two. It’s not like you don’t eat! Kill just one and it’s gone in a few bites.”

Inside the room, a stray tabby cat hopped in.

[Meow meow, this is the new daughter from the Jiang family—she’s prettier than the last one.
No wonder Big Yellow’s been spreading news all over the village animal group chat.
He even said she can understand us, but she doesn’t seem to get what I’m saying?]

Jiang Niannian raised a brow. Thinking of how her eldest brother had left a good impression on her earlier, she closed the random book she had picked up and said—

“So word’s already spread, huh? Big Yellow really moves fast.
But as for you, little tabby cat—”

Jiang Niannian reached out and grabbed the tabby by the scruff of its neck.