The System Teaches You How to Be Human

“Meow!”

A pair of eyes, glowing faintly in the darkness, stared at the man stepping out.

Every single cat there had been ruthlessly “tormented” by this particular “human” at some point. Being creatures that held grudges, they watched these men with a sinister intensity, waiting for the right moment.

Suddenly, in one corner of the city, a series of wild cat attacks on humans broke out simultaneously!

These stray cats used their sharp claws to scratch at the men’s faces, arms, and even their most vulnerable areas with unrelenting ferocity!

In a flash of claws, the attacked men clutched their wounds, screaming and wailing in pain. Some even ended up lying in collapsed hospital rooms, injured further by phone explosions, their expressions twisted in agony!

Oddly enough, these violent stray cats seemed to target only specific people, focusing their attacks on a single person at a time. They didn’t even brush against the passing bystanders nearby!

And when bystanders attempted to catch them, the cats bolted like the wind, leaving only a pile of fur and deep scratches on the victims’ faces as evidence of their “crimes.”

Before long, the incidents made it into local tabloids. These reports speculated that the attacked men must have provoked or mistreated these stray animals, resulting in such acts of revenge!

No matter what, the stray cats had escaped, and the injured men could only chalk it up to bad luck.

After all, there was no way the relevant authorities could conduct a large-scale sweep of stray cats and dogs. Otherwise, they’d undoubtedly face accusations of animal cruelty.

***

“Cat! A cat!”

A man screamed as if he could still see those cold, eerie feline eyes in his mind.

He curled up miserably, his clothes torn to shreds, deep claw marks oozing bright red blood.

In that instant when the wild cat suddenly attacked, the man genuinely believed that the ferocious cat would slit his throat with its sharp claws!

Still trembling with fear, the man touched the bloody scratch on his neck and suddenly recalled the message he had posted in the group chat; ‘Yeah, that’s pathetic. If it were me—‘

“Damn it!” he cursed, scared out of his wits. Shaking uncontrollably, he hastily edited an anonymous message in the group. [Cat demon! I encountered a soul-reaping cat demon!]

The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became that it wasn’t just a cat; it had to be the vengeful spirits of the women who had been abused to death, returning to claim justice!

The truth was, some people always carried a self-righteous arrogance, believing their actions were unquestionably correct. Yet, deep down, they felt guilty to the core.

On one hand, these men denied the worth of women, trampling them into the dirt. On the other, they dreaded the day those women would rise again and deliver their vengeance!

Just as the man shakily sent his message, he turned his head and once again saw the ghostly black cat.

“Ahhh!!”

The man let out a bloodcurdling scream. The black cat, however, raised its tail high and, in that position, urinated right onto the man’s face!

The man, overwhelmed by the stench of cat urine, let out one last wail before his eyes rolled back, and he fainted on the spot.

The boss cat had ordered them to leave their mark, and the black cat took the instruction very seriously.

Such “follow-up actions” occurred in multiple corners of the city, leaving many of these scumbags, who casually manipulated others’ wills through words, fainting in fright!

Some were even scared so badly that they wet themselves on the spot!

***

Si Yisi had no idea the stray cats possessed such exceptional understanding. At that moment, he was quietly sneaking to Jiang Wenwen’s house.

Just as he reached the front door, the door suddenly swung open.

Si Yisi quickly hid himself, but he forgot what kind of creature he currently was; a ridiculously fat orange cat. His chubby body jiggled as he moved, his stubby legs trembling under the strain of his excessive weight.

Jiang Wenwen’s eyes widened as she caught a glimpse of the familiar golden figure darting behind a utility pole like a cannonball.

Her eyes lit up for a moment, and she cautiously approached Si Yisi.

Is it a cat? A beautiful cat?

What appeared before Jiang Wenwen was a cat with a coat of fur that shone a dazzling golden color under the sunlight. However, its elegance and grace were worlds apart from what she had imagined.

The chubby orange cat, resembling a ball, sat pitifully behind a utility pole, as though trying to use its body to hide the pole.

Well—such a fat cat.

Jiang Wenwen was momentarily taken aback, and without thinking, she reached out to pet the plump orange cat.

Her hand sank into the soft, cotton-candy-like fur, which felt warm and soothing. In that instant, Jiang Wenwen seemed to catch a whiff of the warm scent of sunshine.

Si Yisi, unwilling and reluctant, fell into the hands of this pitiful little girl. He stiffly let out a “Meow~”, showing no sign of affection.

But Jiang Wenwen, as if she had found a treasure, picked up the fat orange cat and held it close.

“I… I want to keep you. Can I?” Jiang Wenwen asked, sounding like a pitiful little puppy.

Si Yisi, feeling uncomfortable but somewhat pleased by the touch, subconsciously gave in to his cat instincts and lazily mewed, “Mew~”

Becoming someone else’s pet was indeed the best way to get close to that Ma Anning.

Suddenly, a few shining stars appeared in Jiang Wenwen’s dull gray eyes, lighting them up instantly.

She lowered her head and kissed the soft, furry forehead of the cat.

Tsk… Little girl; Si Yisi twitched his little pointed ears and flicked his long tail.

Since Si Yisi became Jiang Wenwen’s cat, he hadn’t had the chance to see the target, Ma Anning. Ma Anning had been away for the past few days, no one knew where he had been gallivanting. However, there was a faint hint of joy on both Jiang Lian’an’s and Jiang Wenwen’s faces.

For them, Ma Anning’s existence was nothing short of a disaster.

He wasn’t a good husband, nor a good father; just a scumbag who deserved to be tortured.

The dream Si Yisi had guided Jiang Lian’an to witness had deeply affected her. The self-repenting thoughts that had been brainwashed into her were slowly being pulled out of her, bit by bit.

At the core, it was because Jiang Lian’an’s identity as a daughter and a mother, along with the mental suggestions she had received, had not yet fully destroyed the personality she had spent over 30 years building.

***

The day after Si Yisi moved in, Jiang Lian’an, for the first time, took care of herself, covering up all her bruises. She mustered the courage to visit a public phone booth.

Si Yisi silently followed behind her. Despite being lost in thought; she hadn’t sensed any abnormality.

“Dad… Mom…” As soon as the phone call connected, Jiang Lian’an suddenly broke down into tears.

Hearing her parents’ panicked voices on the other end, calling out her name in distress, Jiang Lian’an’s loud sobs slowly turned into soft, quiet sniffles.

How could she let her parents worry about her?

She couldn’t drag the elderly couple into this mess! Jiang Lian’an wiped away her tears, and her face hardened with resolve.

She would fight back… I hadn’t done anything wrong, I have never been unfaithful! I am not a sinner!

Before marriage, Jiang Lian’an’s family was much wealthier than Ma Anning’s, but she had been deceived by his outward appearance, fooled into thinking he was a decent man. However, her parents had managed to secure a right for Jiang Lian’an; the firstborn child would bear the Jiang surname.

Ma Anning had initially agreed, but secretly felt that his pride had been hurt.

His ugly true face was exposed after marriage. He tried to make Jiang Lian’an his puppet, using alcohol, domestic violence, and rumors to harm her, even forcing her to take a low-paying job.

Jiang Lian’an had now learned the truth. Ma Anning had probably believed in the teachings from the group too much, not even bothering to guard against Jiang Lian’an!

After knowing everything, Jiang Lian’an completely rid herself of the remaining mental manipulation.

Si Yisi was in a slightly better mood, though still not great. Jiang Lian’an had successfully escaped the brainwashing, but there were still several other women who were deeper in.

Si Yisi watched as Jiang Lian’an bought many self-defense items, such as ropes and pepper spray.

She had made up her mind to fight back!

Jiang Lian’an quietly prepared everything, calmly stroking her daughter Jiang Wenwen’s head, and spoke in a flat, steady tone, “Soon… it’ll get better, Wenwen.”

Upon hearing that, Jiang Wenwen trembled and hugged Si Yisi even tighter.

Si Yisi: “…”

He could barely breathe.

On the fourth day, Ma Anning suddenly returned. He was as drunk as usual, staggering and furiously smashing the security door, making loud banging noises.

Jiang Lian’an pushed Jiang Wenwen into the room and looked at Ma Anning through the peephole. She bit her lip, turning pale, but still opened the door, maintaining a submissive posture.

As soon as the door opened, a wave of strong alcohol hit Si Yisi’s nose. He sneezed violently, and his already unsteady body almost toppled over.

The sound of Si Yisi’s sneeze caught Ma Anning’s attention. He drunkenly lifted his gaze and saw a large orange cat!

The sight of this chubby orange cat immediately reminded Ma Anning of what the people in the group had said about revenge from cats!

Furious, he grabbed something and hurled it at Si Yisi! Just then…

Jiang Lian’an, who had been standing motionless behind him like a wooden figure, took a wooden stick out of her sleeve!

Jiang Wenwen’s small face peeked through the crack in the door. Her expression held a maturity and depth beyond her years. Her gaze toward Ma Anning even carried an unshakable hatred!

Si Yisi leaped forward, and his plump body shot past like a bowling ball!

Ma Anning cursed loudly, but in his peripheral vision, he saw a shadow descending, as if something was about to strike him!