346 Across the Ocean (1/2)

Chapter 346: Across the Ocean

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Because of his fixed body clock, Zhang Zian had always gotten up before the alarm rang, but today was an exception. His cell phone rang when it was still pitch black and silent outside.

He got to bed very early last night, but was too excited to fall asleep, and when he got up, he still felt very sleepy.

But today, no one could afford to stay in bed, whether it was Zhang Zian or Fina, because the flight wouldn’t wait for humans nor cats.

Apart from him, the alarm also woke the elves up. They opened their mouths and yawned in their own ways.

”Get up now, have a quick bite and we will leave.” Zhang Zian jumped off the bed.

He had prepared everything he needed. Although he liked putting everything off until the last minute, he was better than packing things up right before catching a flight.

The elves also began to prepare. They heard from him that today was going to be a very long journey, so they must feed themselves first. There were barbecue skewers delivered last night in the refrigerator that would be made edible by heating them up in the microwave. Although Fina felt disgusted food that was not freshly made, she had to settle for that or she would be starving the entire trip. Zhang Zian had to have some food too, for he would be the only one carrying all the luggages. How was he going to do that without the energy provided by food?

Everybody finished their breakfasts quickly and gradually trickled down to the first floor. Zhang Zian stayed on the second floor alone to conduct security checks by making sure all the windows, natural gas stoves, water pipes had been turned off. He would be leaving his pet shop for a few days; these protection measures were necessary.

Galaxy wasn't fond of crowded places, while Old Time Tea and Snowy Lionet didn't have the certificates to prove their values for scientific research, which meant they were not able to ride on public transportation normally. Although they were able to travel in invisible states, considering Old Time Tea's advanced age, Zhang Zian advised it to stay in the phone for the time being, and come out when they had arrived in the United States. Old Time Tea agreed to this arrangement pleasantly. As for the troublemaker Snowy Lionet, no way could it be left outside.

Putting Galaxy, Old Time Tea and Snowy Lionet inside the game, Zhang Zian pulled open the shutter door.

Silence reigned everywhere. It was always the darkest before dawn. The chilling wind was blowing, and there was some residue of the snow that had fallen two days ago in the shady corners of the walls. A few stars were still seen on the night sky, yet no one was seen walking on the streets.

Zhang Zian exhaled smoky air, turned around and looked at his pet shop. After contemplating for a few seconds, and making sure that he had attended to every detail, he turned off the electric switch. The shop became pitch-black and nothing could be seen. Although he was only leaving for a few days, he had begun to miss it already.

Richard had already hidden in his hood, cuddling itself for warmth. Fina was not as lazy as she always was — she was pacing back and forth, striving to gain extra heat from the movement of its muscles.

Zhang Zian pulled down the door and locked it.

”Let's go.”

He put his hand on the handle of the luggage.

This old luggage was the one he used when he rushed back from another city. He thought that after dealing with his parents’ funerals and selling this pet shop, he would leave this place with this luggage. However, it had been lying in the corner of the storage room till now.

Fina did not move, but instead kept staring into the darkness.

”Ah-choo!” someone sneezed.

”Who's there?” Zhang Zian subconsciously reached for his cell phone. Could it be the Rainbow Fighters who were seeking trouble with him again?

Two men appeared from the darkness while blowing their noses. When they came closer, he recognized they were Wang Qian and Li Kun.

”Master! It's us!”

Their faces appeared pale. They had obviously been waiting outside for quite a long time.

”What are you doing here?” asked Zhang Zian confusingly.

”We are here to see you off and help you!” explained Li Kun, while Wang Qian took over the luggage from Zhang Zian.

”You guys just have nothing better to do?! You think I'm weak or something? Why would I need you to see me off...” Zhang Zian shook his head but didn't turn down their kindness, ”Go stop a taxi.”

”Ok!” answered Li Kun. ”Master, are you going to the airport or train station?”

”Train station.”

The airline companies in China had ambiguous attitudes on the matter of whether pets were allowed in the passenger cabins. Since such companies normally observed the regulations, even with the scientific research certificates issued by Professor Wei Kang, Zhang Zian’s pets still might not be permitted there. Instead of taking the risk to challenge their rules, he decided to take the high-speed train to Shanghai and take the international flight from United Airlines.

Li Kun stopped a vacant taxi, and Wang Qian stuffed the luggage into the trunk. Three men and a cat got into the car at the same time, while Fina unreservedly occupied the front seat, leaving the three of them crowded in the back row. Jumping out from the hood and seeing that three men were sitting in a row, Richard quacked excitedly, ”Three butt-buddies in a row!”