Ning Chu's little temper flared up quickly but disappeared just as fast.

After taking a shower, she changed into a camisole nightdress and sat on the living room sofa, playing her handheld gaming console.

The gaming console at home was one she had bought for Black Bean, meant for playing motion-sensing games. It was an effective way to burn off the little cat's excess energy, and it wasn’t too expensive.

Her mother, who was never fond of games, brought a bowl of dumplings from the kitchen and placed it on the coffee table. She glanced at the TV screen and …