158 The Fate of Two Dogs (1/2)
Chapter 158: The Fate of Two Dogs
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Since he was not clear on whether or not to keep the dog, Liu Sanlang only bought one bag of dog food. If he decided to keep it, he would buy other pet supplies later. He was quite nervous that the dog would pee or poop in the aerated box, so he kept staring at it. Fortunately, the puppy didn't do anything embarrassing.
Liu Sanlang opened the box and let the puppy out when he got home.
Liu Sanlang was, in fact, a homeowner. His apartment was a small two-bedroom. His parents gave him some money towards the down payment and he was paying the mortgage on his own. He was fortunate that he bought the apartment early, because the real estate market was skyrocketing high at the moment and it most likely would continue to grow. If he hadn't invested in the apartment back then, he probably would never have been able to afford one. The mortgage was high, but it was worth it.
Like other single gentlemen, Liu Sanlang attended blind dates quite often. Some were out of his own interests, while some were forced on him by his parents. Having a good job and an apartment of his own, he had two incredible advantages in winning a girl's heart. However, he was quite introverted as a person; therefore, some good-looking girls would not fall for him and the ones who liked him were way less pretty than his desire. Honestly, Shi Shi had always had a special place in his heart. As long as Shi Shi was still single, he would not give up any chance to approach her.
Considering a renovation would be needed before his wedding, his apartment was very basic. There was flooring on the ground, the walls were painted, and the furniture was made of only simple, inexpensive pieces.
The labrador stuck its head out from the box and looked around at the unfamiliar environment curiously. It whined quietly and then looked at Liu. He gently rubbed its head and said, ”Go ahead.”
It acted as if it understood his words and stepped out of the box. It started running around with its trembling feet. Firstly, it went to the kitchen because of the smell. Soon it discovered there was no food in the kitchen, so it went to the porch. Its two front feet rested on the rail. Its tail was wagging quickly and its nose was pressed against the glass. The porch was enclosed, so Liu Sanlang wasn't worried about him falling.
He walked into the kitchen. There was an empty box on the counter from something he had ordered online. He was going to throw it away, but suddenly thought of a use for it.
He took the box to the porch. The puppy turned around and looked at him.
”Come, buddy, come!” He grabbed it and put it in the box.
Placing its front paws on the box, it looked like it wanted to escape. He pushed it back, saying, ”Wait a second. Let me take some pictures.”
Pulling out his cellphone and letting go of the puppy, Liu Sanlang quickly took a few pictures before the puppy got out of the carton. The pictures looked great.
”Perfect. Now you can play.”
One of the pictures looked exceptional. The Labrador puppy had its mouth open with its tongue sticking out and looked at the camera with a cute face. Liu found Shi Shi from his contact list, clicked on her profile picture, hesitated for a while and then sent the picture. He sent a comment with the picture: ”Someone left a dog at my door. What should I do? I've never had a dog.”
After clicking the send button, his heartbeat increased. Sweat came from his forehead and he almost fainted.
He wasn't sure how long it would take Shi Shi to respond. Putting down the cellphone, he turned around and found a yellowish soft and fresh paste on the clean floor…
”Sh*t! You just pooped on the floor?!”
The labrador didn't know it had done something wrong. Sitting behind its still-warm waste, it was looking at him as if it needed praise and encouragement.
Looking at the dog poop, Liu Sanlang suddenly felt disgusted and annoyed. This poop was not the most important. The worst thing is there might be more trouble that would come because of this dog. Buyer's remorse started to kick in.
Maybe I should return it before it is too late?
He wanted to attract Shi Shi with this dog. It might be impractical anyways.
Sighing, he found a piece of old paper and a small shovel, picked up the poop, laid it on the paper and then folded the paper in half. He then wrapped it with another piece of old paper. Next, he found an old rag and cleaning spray to clean the floor.
”No more pooping on the floor!” he warned it, pointing at its nose.
The puppy whimpered. It tilted its head, not really understanding Liu's words.
”Never mind. I will take you back tomorrow.”
He threw the small shovel and rag into the sink and washed his hands.
While he was washing his hands, his cell phone chimed.
He grabbed the cellphone and unlocked it.
”What?”
Shi Shi had responded, ”It is so cute! Why are you so lucky? Who left such a cutie behind?”
His hands were shaking with joy. Immediately, he replied, ”But I've never had a dog.”
Shi Shi said, ”Never had a dog? Then learn how to raise one! You can fix any computer. I am sure keeping a dog is far easier than fixing a computer.”
Unbelievable! Shi Shi just sent him a message that was longer than one line?! For a dog?! That was the longest message she'd ever sent him.
His mind was running at lightning speed. If there was a fan installed in his brain, the fan had to be overheating. He then asked, ”I don't know how to get along with pets… well, never mind, I will put it back where I found it. Maybe some nice people will adopt it… Oh, the weather forecast said there might be rain tonight. The nightly fall rain… it might be cold. I hope someone will pick it up before the rain.”
Shi Shi replied immediately, ”Don't do that! That is too cruel! It will die from the cold.”
Liu Sanlang's plan worked. He responded with unspoken excitement, ”What should I do then? May I send it your way? Do you want it?”
After a little while, Shi Shi said, ”No, I can't take it. I don't have the time, and most importantly, my lease stated that I couldn't have pets.”
Did she dig out her lease just now? Otherwise how come she could be so sure? Liu Sanlang thought. He hoped so. At least that meant that she cared.
He said, ”I have time…”