My cat, Mantou, has been in my home for quite a while. During this period, it has brought me countless joys and surprises and has become an indispensable part of my life.
During New Year’s Day, I originally wanted to take Mantou home with me. However, considering the extremely cold weather and the fact that it had a slight cold at that time, I finally made up my mind to leave it alone at home for three days and two nights. The moment I closed the door, worries surged like a tide. I was constantly thinking whether Mantou would refuse to eat because of loneliness, whether its already slightly cold – affected body would get worse, and whether it would be so scared that it would shiver while staying alone in the empty house. During the days at home, I was constantly worried about it. Even in my dreams, I dreamed that Mantou was lying there, ignoring me, as if blaming me for leaving it alone. As soon as the holiday ended, I couldn’t wait to rush back home.
When I opened the door, the scene in front of me made me angry and amused at the same time. The house was in a complete mess, as if it had experienced a small – scale “disaster”. The cat food that was originally prepared for four days had been eaten up completely. However, seeing Mantou jumping around healthily and rushing towards me, constantly asking for comfort and hugs, and making purring sounds all night without stopping, my heart was instantly filled with happiness. From then on, Mantou seemed to have become my “shadow”. Wherever I went, it followed. Even when I went to the toilet, it had to follow closely and wouldn’t allow me to close the door. It had to stare at me from the side, as if it was afraid that I would suddenly disappear, and kept asking for hugs. It was really impossible to do anything about it.
When Mantou first came to my home, it was really a tiny little thing. Now, seeing it grow bigger and bigger, just like a rising steamed bun. Its temper is extremely good. It is really very gentle and never holds grudges. Whenever it wants to sleep, it becomes extremely clingy. Wherever I go, its small figure follows. At night, when it comes to sleeping, it will surely stick tightly to me or sleep beside my pillow. Its warm little body makes me feel full of warmth even at night.
Mantou’s sleeping postures are really diverse. Sometimes it lies on its back with its round belly exposed, looking completely defenseless, which makes people can’t help but laugh; sometimes it curls itself into a ball, just like a furry ball, extremely cute. It also likes to stare at its “dad” playing games. Its focused little eyes seem to be full of curiosity about the game. Moreover, it will suddenly stretch out its little paw and press the power button of the host when no one is paying attention, and then look at us innocently, making us angry and amused at the same time.
Every morning, as soon as I wake up, I can reach out and grab it. It doesn’t resist and obediently lets me hold it and continue to sleep its beauty sleep. Its cute and obedient appearance can really melt one’s heart. However, Mantou can also be naughty sometimes. Sometimes it is so naughty that it is completely unruly. For example, it jumps up and down at home, messes up the cushions on the sofa, and bites my shoes. When I try to teach it a lesson, it will put on a look of resistance. Either it hides in a corner or shows its teeth and claws at me, making me love and hate it at the same time.
Mantou is such a cat full of personality. Its existence has made my life colorful. Whether it is its cute and obedient appearance or its naughty and mischievous behavior, I am deeply fascinated. I know that in the days to come, it will continue to accompany me and bring me more joys and touches.
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