A Handbook for Living with an Evil God Cat

[First published exclusively on Jinjiang Literature City. Thank you to every reader who supports legitimate publications!] Pure-hearted younger gong with an unusual way of thinking x cold-faced, catlike, beautiful nonhuman shou Mu Jinxiu x Shui Yuxiu Mu Jinxiu was the disfavored young master of the Mu family. His parents divorced, and he grew up alone. Even after reaching adulthood, his family planned to marry him off for an alliance. His betrothed was supposedly the eldest son of the Shui family, a gloomy, eccentric man who had shut himself away for years. No one ever spoke openly about him. He was rumored to suffer from an illness, and no one had ever seen his true face. Mu Jinxiu followed the address to an old mansion. A servant opened the door and led him in with head bowed, then hurried away, not daring to make a sound. Nervously, Mu Jinxiu climbed the stairs and reached the bedroom. The instant he opened the door, it seemed as though many dark shadows darted through the room. But when he looked closely, he saw nothing out of the ordinary. The person sitting on the bed turned to look at him when he heard the noise. It was an exceptionally beautiful face. Long, black hair fell to the waist; the skin was smooth as jade, and the long lashes resembled crow feathers. Mu Jinxiu was momentarily spellbound. He came to his senses and walked to the bed. Afraid of startling the other, he said softly, “My name is Mu Jinxiu. I’m your... husband.” The other person slowly blinked and placed a hand in his palm. . To ensure the Shui clan’s everlasting prosperity, the family had worshipped a strange idol since ancient times. Incense burned day and night, while pigs, horses, cattle, and sheep were brought to the altar in an endless stream. But in recent years, it seemed to have grown tired of everything. The Shui family members were tormented by auditory and visual hallucinations and could not sleep at night. They sought a divination from the clan elders, and the answer they received left them aghast. It was coming to the human world. And it wanted a living person to keep it company. . When it first took human form, no one could look directly at it. Screams rang endlessly in their minds, as though vengeful ghosts were wailing. Their legs shook like sieves, and blood ran from their eyes, ears, noses, and mouths. Where could they find someone to serve this ancestor? The Shui family anxiously searched high and low, but it was dissatisfied with every candidate. In the end, without much hope, they chose the unremarkable son of the Mu family. Yet this time, it seemed less averse to the choice. The Shui family immediately made the decision final, afraid it might change its mind. That very day, they contacted the Mu family to arrange the marriage. They kept it from outsiders, calling it an alliance marriage, but in private everyone thought Mu Jinxiu would be dismembered and devoured within a couple of days. Yet the person they imagined would soon meet a gruesome end was still sitting perfectly well at the dinner table after the wedding. A beauty was nestled in his arms, leaning against his chest, leisurely swinging his legs as he played with his long hair. Mu Jinxiu patiently held up a spoon. “Be good. Open wide.” Shui Yuxiu tilted his head. . Mu Jinxiu thought things around him had been strange lately. The elevator in his apartment building malfunctioned, the TV at home went dark, the circuit breaker tripped, and books fell from the shelf onto the floor, only to return to their places in the blink of an eye... He didn’t pay much attention until he realized that his beautiful wife might not be human. Mu Jinxiu thought about it. Did their marriage certificate still count? . #A Handbook for Living with a Catlike Evil God 1. Satisfy its curiosity and answer all its questions. 2. Give it plenty of company. Do not leave it alone for long. 3. ... (To be continued) #Little Skit Mu Jinxiu: A clueless virgin, but trying hard to become a steady, dependable husband his wife can rely on. Shui Yuxiu: (Resting his chin on his hand) This human is so much fun. Please note: 1. If you’re strongly attached to either lead, don’t read. Reading means you accept this warning. 2. It’s still an age-gap romance with a younger gong! A pretty, slightly spoiled nonhuman big brother, www. Since he’s nonhuman, he thinks it’s perfectly natural for a tiny human to take care of him (laughs). 3. A cozy slice-of-life story, with romance as the main focus. 2025.9.22 Coming soon: “Reborn as the Dragon Proud Sky’s Wife” blurb: Sickly, spirited beauty shou x conflicted, possessive Dragon Proud Sky gong, younger gong Bai Qing x Lin Zhenming Bai Qing transmigrated into a cultivation novel about leveling up, becoming the man behind the protagonist, the Dragon Proud Sky. The System told him to help the male lead, Lin Zhenming, become a saint, an immortal, and a god. Bai Qing was full of confidence and ambition, determined to become the white-moonlight second male lead with the most scenes. But from the start, the Lin family had fallen into decline, and the engagement between the Bai and Lin families was being called off. Bai Qing was like: “I know this plot! The broken engagement, the face-slapping, the Dragon King’s return, thirty years east of the river and thirty years west, don’t bully a poor young man... But why am I playing the role of a rich, beautiful woman?!” So, with everyone watching, he reluctantly spoke up: “Dad, he’s not some poor boy! He’s going to make something of himself one day. I don’t care, I’m going with him!” Everyone: ??? Amid the uproar, only the young Lin Zhenming looked stunned, his gaze shifting slightly. And so the ill-fated couple, whom no one believed in, eloped. After they reached the Lin home, Lin Zhenming clenched his fist. “I know you only helped me out of kindness. It’s all right. Even if you leave later, I won’t mind.” Bai Qing really did plan to leave once he completed his task, so he nodded. “Oh.” Lin Zhenming clenched his fist even tighter, his voice dropping lower. “If you’re planning to leave, you can still go back right now.” Bai Qing sighed. “How old are you this year?” Lin Zhenming hesitated. “...Fourteen.” Bai Qing turned over. “You little brat. Go to sleep. Don’t worry about all this nonsense, or you’ll stunt your growth staying up late.” Lin Zhenming: “.” . With his status as a child bridegroom husband so awkward, Bai Qing simply treated him like a little brother and ordered him around every day. “Husband, husband, I want some water.” Bai Qing: “Husband, husband, rub my legs.” Bai Qing: “Husband, husband, pick up some takeout for me... Hey, takeout means bringing food to the house. Don’t ask so many questions. Just go, go.” Bai Qing: “Husband~ Husband~ Why are your ears so red~” (in a teasing, childish voice) Every time, Lin Zhenming blushed, frowning as if he were unwilling, but he always did as he was told, answering in a very quiet voice, “Mm.” But their good days did not last. Bai Qing was still wholly focused on adding skill points to the protagonist when one day the System sheepishly told him that, in the rush during the transmigration, it had bound him to the wrong person. The real male lead was still cultivating in seclusion at his sect. Bai Qing froze, then slapped the table. “I knew it! What male-oriented novel has a male protagonist whose betrothed is a man?!” The kid had grown up, anyway. Looking at Lin Zhenming, now an adult and taller than himself, Bai Qing felt deeply gratified and planned to pack his things and fake his death to escape. Less than two years later, he was caught. Bai Qing was telling the male lead, “Here’s the thing. I think you’re a promising investment, so it’s worth putting in some resources...” The male lead suddenly took two steps back. Bai Qing: “? What’s wrong? You can’t lose out with this deal. I’ve only told you about this secret realm, so it’s a real bargain. Hand over the money, quit stalling.” The male lead pointed behind him. Bai Qing turned around. Lin Zhenming had appeared without him noticing. After a while apart, he had shed all traces of youth and now carried himself like a man in power. His gaze lingered on Bai Qing, tracing his features again and again, unable to look away. A thousand words were written in his eyes. Bai Qing thought smugly: I raised him. What do you think? Pretty imposing, right? The System wanted to shake him by the shoulders. Is this really the time for small talk? Run! Now!!! “...So you’re the one who hid my Qingqing.” Lin Zhenming finally looked at the person beside him, his eyes dark and his expression ghostly. The next moment, his sword flashed from its sheath, pointed at the male lead. “The theft of my wife is a blood feud!” Male lead: ??????? Male lead: Am I going to die too? Bai Qing: ?????? Bai Qing: Who? Wife? Me? #Shou: I treated you like a brother, closer than family, someone I’d trust with my life. I called you husband once, and you really thought I was your wife! #Gong: My virtuous wife helped me reach the clouds. I’ll repay my virtuous wife... My wife is gone, so I’ve turned evil in a fit of rage. Theme: Hard work makes life beautiful, and good health keeps spring everlasting.