The System Mistook Me for a Cat

Chapter 140



Chu Tingwu announced to her fans during her livestream that she had gained the ability to remember everything she heard.

Her fans were quick to praise her—after all, she usually didn’t share such proud achievements with them.

But only Chu Tingwu herself knew that she treated this as a "milestone." The system had informed her the day before that, based on backend data, her auditory perception had significantly improved in her sensory control abilities.

As a result, she could now choose to unlock a new sense.

This time, Chu Tingwu chose… taste.

Yes.

Her sense of smell had always been the sharpest, so she didn’t plan to enhance it further. Otherwise, she believed the world, filled with all kinds of scents, would become quite unpleasant for her.

As for taste, it was a sense she had rarely exercised and almost neglected. In theory, her sense of taste was already strong, but most issues were resolved by her sense of smell before they even reached her taste buds.

For example, the freshness of food could be determined just by smelling it—there was no need to rely on taste.

So, she wanted to see what the world would be like with an even more sensitive sense of taste.

Chu Xiao noticed something unusual about Chu Tingwu’s behavior during dinner today.

Having known her for so long, everyone was aware that she was a carnivore at heart. While she could eat staple foods, she preferred meat and would noticeably eat faster when it was served—but today was different. The herders had brought roasted beef, and while everyone else ate normally, Chu Tingwu chewed slowly and deliberately.

As she chewed, she wore an expression that seemed to ask, "Why does beef taste like beef? Why does it have this flavor?" as if she were tasting it for the first time.

What was even more surprising was that she didn’t finish everyone else’s leftovers—usually, she would sweep the table clean after others were done, picking out all the meat.

When Chu Tingwu headed to the kitchen, the other three exchanged glances—

Shao Lingwu: "I didn’t cook today."

Zhou Qiang: "Is she sick?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Xiao: "Maybe it just didn’t suit her taste."

Then they saw Chu Tingwu take a steak from the fridge and prepare a meal herself, though she used slightly less seasoning than usual and more meat.

They concluded that the herders’ cooking must not have been to her liking… though they hadn’t noticed anything wrong with it.

That evening, Zhou Qiang noticed another unusual detail: Chu Tingwu seemed to be licking her lips more frequently. Additionally, in the late afternoon, she had called in a construction team to renovate the hotel’s water filter.

Zhou Qiang found this odd:

"Normally, she’d handle it herself!"

They lived here in a semi-reclusive manner, preferring to solve problems on their own rather than calling outsiders for help—if she had summoned a construction team, it must have been urgent!

Shao Lingwu thought deeper, murmuring, "Could it be… the water is poisoned?!"

By the next day, things seemed even stranger, as Chu Tingwu actually… offered to teach them how to cook!

She even started a livestream, informing her audience that she would be conducting a cooking tutorial.

The viewers: "??"

[Back to basics?]

[Rejuvenation?]

[Cashback?!]

Have you finally remembered that you started as a cat food blogger?!

Some viewers exited full-screen mode to check Chu Tingwu’s follower count. The uploader had been doing well, surpassing 7.5 million followers just yesterday, and now she was back to making cat food?

Chu Tingwu hadn’t been paying attention to her follower count. Once it reached a certain level, even without active promotion, her fanbase continued to grow steadily. Every time she went live, the platform would give her the best recommendation slots, and her fans would spread the word.

This time, she wasn’t actually making cat food—or rather, it was food that both cats and humans could eat.

As she prepared the ingredients, she explained to Zhou Qiang and the others why she was doing things this way:

"This cow wasn’t butchered at the optimal time, so the meat isn’t up to standard," she said, pressing the meat. "It’s barely passable, so we’ll use it for beef stew noodles today."

Chu Tingwu’s evaluation of the beef was objective. The condition of the cow at the time of slaughter could affect the quality of the meat, but only someone with an extremely sensitive palate (Chu Tingwu: ==) could tell. She also discussed the quality of the flour, water, and side ingredients, explaining everything in detail. However, as the viewers listened, they couldn’t help but think—

[This beef… actually sounds pretty good?]

[Yeah, even though I can’t taste it, it feels like the cow was well-fed and exercised. I think Tingwu’s being overly critical.]

[I’ve never seen Tingwu knead dough before, but her technique looks amazing. I bet the noodles are super chewy and won’t fall apart when cooked—too bad I can’t taste them to confirm.]

[They’re eating now…]

[The beef seems decent, but kneading dough isn’t something you can master just by watching. Even though they seem to have memorized the steps and Tingwu explained when to apply pressure, it’s all about feel and practice… Yep, the noodles are clumping.]

[But the beef… I really want to try it…]

[Even though I can’t see their faces clearly, their movements make it look so delicious. Is this really not a food channel? I’ve never followed food livestreams before… Oh my god! Tingwu!]

This was a fan who had clicked in, saw a bowl of noodles, watched everyone eat half of it, and only then realized it was Chu Tingwu’s livestream.

Not only were the fans shocked, but Zhou Qiang and the others also noticed that Chu Tingwu’s cooking… had improved again!

While she had always been the best cook among them, today’s meal was something indescribable yet unforgettable—even though it was just a bowl of beef stew noodles.

After tasting their own portions, they tried the extra pot Chu Tingwu had made and agreed hers was even better.

Turning around, they found Chu Tingwu fiddling with snacks.

Given the difficulty of ordering takeout, they usually stocked up on snacks in bulk. However, after opening a few packets, Chu Tingwu realized the snacks didn’t taste right—some, even unopened, gave her a sense of their artificial flavors overpowering the natural ingredients.

They weren’t inedible.

Stray cats could eat anything, which was why their average lifespan was only two to three years.

Domestic cats lived longer, and the system proudly announced:

"You usually enjoy those snacks, so I didn’t say much."

After all, she was still young, and it wasn’t right to deny her all treats.

"But if you change your eating habits now, you could extend your lifespan even further."

Her human-cat hybrid body was already healthier and more robust than an average human’s, so her lifespan was naturally longer. It wasn’t that avoiding snacks would make her healthier, but higher-quality food could steadily strengthen her already strong physique.

Of course… to ordinary people, her eating habits would seem picky.

The system had already scouted out high-quality cattle and sheep, so after this day, the animals and their caretakers gradually moved into the ranch.

When the caretakers arrived, Sheng Anli, the niece, also came with the lawyer to take a look—though it was ostensibly for academic credit, she had genuinely been following the lawyer around, participating in every contract signing related to the ranch. As a local, she had a significant advantage in her work and now appeared more mature than before.

Sheng Anli greeted her cousin and aunt, then eagerly joined them to check out the cattle and sheep.

When she reached the pasture, she let out an impressed "Wow"—

It felt inexplicably more modern!

The pasture, which had been somewhat empty and casually arranged before, had been transformed into a smart ranch. While there were still more animals than people, the overall layout was much more organized, with clearly defined areas and boundaries. Facilities were being upgraded to support group farming.

Chu Tingwu rode a horse nearby, letting the white horse wander without holding the reins.

The white horse, Raphael, appeared gentle and warm-hearted. Even when a small bird perched on its head, it didn’t seem annoyed.

Sheng Anli noticed Chu Tingwu’s curiosity and explained the identification and projection equipment above them. Then, with a whistle—

A swarm of drone spheres flew out from the unfinished livestock facility, beginning to patrol the relatively empty pasture area.

Sheng Anli: “Huh?”

Chu Tingwu: “These drones are mainly used to scan the environment. The livestock have trackers, so they won’t get lost, and their status can be monitored in the control room. But the animals still produce new waste—”

Like cow dung, or even human-made litter.

The drones covered half of the ranch, primarily patrolling the pasture area, providing a surveillance effect.

However, some people ignore the surveillance and only realize their inappropriate behavior when a drone flies right up to them.

As for other times… like now.

[“A pile of cow dung has been scanned. Status uploaded. Please collect, please collect.”]

Sheng Anli: “…”

Fans in the livestream: “Wait, is this for real? Am I supposed to pick it up?”

Sheng Anli: No, I guess I’ll do it.

Since no one else was around, she felt compelled by the electronic voice to contribute to environmental protection.

But just as she was about to move, a yellow dog dashed over, followed by… a walking-style cleaning robot.

This robot had been modified with a chassis better suited for uneven terrain. The dog barked at the cow dung, and the robot slowly approached, scooped it up, and bagged it.

Sheng Anli: Wh-what kind of cyberpunk farm is this?!

Are you already running a fully automated farm?

Well, not quite, as Chu Tingwu demonstrated—there were still people around!

When they reached the rest and play area, it was bustling with activity!

These were all projections of various people. For example, when Chu Tingwu approached the riverbank and tried to step into the water, a holographic screen suddenly appeared, warning her not to enter due to potential danger.

If she persisted, a virtual projection of a riverside figure would appear—a towering, armored giant. The giant bent down and swung a staff, as if to knock Chu Tingwu back to the shore, startling Sheng Anli, who was watching from a distance.

Chu Tingwu, however, leaped aside, dodging the swing, and reassured her: “It’s fine, it’s just a projection. No physical harm.”

But most people instinctively retreated to the shore, and the commotion would naturally draw others’ attention.

Sheng Anli raised a new concern: “But… what if someone wants to see this animation and deliberately steps into the river, only to accidentally fall in?”

The lively chat paused.

They… they had actually been thinking the same thing!

Chu Tingwu pondered: “Good point!”

Why not—use virtual cow dung attacks on these daredevils!

Don’t worry, it’s just virtual cow dung! But surely no one would want to watch an animation of virtual dung being thrown, right?

Right…?


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