268 As Lazy as I am (1/2)
Chapter 268: As Lazy as I am
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Zhang Zian was really surprised to hear the two red-headed lovebirds say their first words so quickly. It wasn’t that he was seeking a quick solution, it was just that time was not on their side.
However, Richard seemed somewhat disappointed. It rolled its eyes, bowed its head, tightened its wings towards its body, and got out of the cage. It raised a claw to shut the cage door.
”How is it going?” asked Zhang Zian with anticipation.
”Not very good.” Richard stretched its wings a bit. It wasn’t easy for Richard to huddle in the cage with its size, for its head would hit the top of the cage if it jumped even a little.
”Isn’t it faring smoothly? They have learned to say ‘grey’ in such a short time.” Zhang Zian felt confused.
Richard fluttered its wings impatiently. ”Put that topic aside. Go prepare breakfast and water for me. How am I going to work if I’m thirsty and hungry?”
”Okay, wait just a moment.” Zhang Zian sighed, feeling he was a bit too impatient. He just wished he could solve the problem right away.
After coming back to the pet shop yesterday, he went to a supermarket nearby and bought fresh fruits and organic vegetables. He went to the kitchen on the second floor, cut the fruits and vegetables into small pieces and thin strips, and mixed them together. He sprinkled shelled melon seeds and peanuts atop the mixture, and made them look like salads before he poured them into the food bowl. Although they might not look good, they contained the nutrients necessary for birds.
He carried the food bowl downstairs. Having not seen vegetables in a long time, Richard was so excited that its eyes turned green. It flew over and clung to the edge of the bowl with its claws, bowed its head and began to peck at the food.
”Quack! You, the heartless guy, are finally willing to buy vegetables! I have almost forgotten the taste of vegetables...”
”Just shut up! How come even food cannot stop you from talking!” Zhang Zian put another small serving of the salad into the cage for the red-headed lovebirds, and added water into their basin.
Zhang Zian pulled open the shutter door, and the autumn wind that had been blowing outside rushed in all at once. He took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh, cool air into his body, as if a spring that had just emerged from deep down in the earth was reaching every cell of his body. He felt completely refreshed.
Since Galaxy liked moving around, Fina had a strong and healthy body, and Snowy Lionet was covered in thick fur, none of them felt cold. Though Old Time Tea was a little bit intolerant of the cold because of its advanced age, it was staying in the corner of the shop, lying on the electric blanket, and wearing a jacket, so it didn’t think the autumn wind was chilling. ”Ah-choo!” Richard sneezed and complained, ”When can you install another door? I am a tropical bird; I will get a cold from these sudden changes in temperature.”
”In just a few days, we will have a new door.” Zhang Zian comforted it perfunctorily.
He left the pet shop, pulled down the shutter door but didn’t lock it, then trotted towards the store recently purchased by Uncle Li and Aunt Li.
There was not much change in the appearance of the store, which was previously a fruit store, with only the characters on the sign replaced by ”Li's Snack Bar.”
He pushed the door open and saw that the store had been basically cleaned up. Nine tables and their corresponding dining chairs were arranged in a square, awaiting the guests' visits.