Little Measure had no love for books. When An Yifei tried to name it after a book, the scent of ink and paper …
Little Measure had no love for books. When An Yifei tried to name it after a book, the scent of ink and paper sent the cat leaping away. For a long time, it was a homeless, nameless wanderer.
Everything changed when An Yifei brought out a scale to weigh the cats. While the others were shy or restless, Little Measure circled the scale confidently, pawing at it as if greeting an old friend.
A sharp "tok-tok" rang out as its paw tapped the smallest weight. An called its name—"Little Measure"—and the cat responded with a series of soft meows, breaking its silence at last.
Some shun the bustle of trade, but perhaps some cats find joy in keeping measure and balance.