464 Degeneration (1/2)
Chapter 464: Degeneration
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Old Han didn't believe that Zhang Zian trained dogs better than them or that Famous was better than Red Dragon and Prince. Was Zhang Zian just really lucky?
At that moment, the door of the room was opened to reveal a guy, who looked to be in his 40's, pushing a stainless steel trolley inside the room. He had a unshaved beard and oily face, and was wearing a yellow apron with black rain boots. There was also a stainless steel tray on the trolley with some nice smelling dishes inside.
”Excuse me,” he murmured to all the people inside.
”This is Old Yang from our kitchen. Everyone make some room for him,” Old Han simply introduced Old Yang and made way for him before reminding the others, ”Director Feng, be careful with the food and do not let them touch your clothes.”
Old Yang pushed the dining trolley down the line of cages. He stopped at each cage and pulled on a drawer to take out the food basin. Then, using a stainless steel spoon, he'd scoop the food out and onto the food basin. When he finished, he put the basin back and pushed the drawer closed. The whole process was just like what you saw with criminals on TV.
”Stop barking.” He looked at Big Teeth. ”What are you yelling for?” His voice wasn't loud, but it was enough for Big Teeth to stop barking.
Zhang Zian got close and saw the food in the basin was rice with vegetables and only a few meat slices. The vegetables were rotten, and the rice was not fresh either. The amount of food was not enough for mature German Shepherds.
Without asking, he could understand why they did this. The German Shepherds showed mercy when they fed them. They needed to use the budget for other police dogs, healthier ones. It was, after all, a police dog training base, not a charity institution.
Old Yang pushed the trolley to the last of the cages and fed every German Shepherd with the same, average food. He then used the spoon to hit the bucket and yelled, ”Eat. Eat it until there's nothing on your plate. You don't have many meals left.”
Although the German Shepherds were old and retired, they had been strictly trained to not eat until they received the order. They started eating after they heard Old Yang's words. Suddenly, the room was full of eating and grinding noises.
Old Yang glanced at them and noticed that every dog was eating, so he pushed the trolley out the way.
When he passed Zhang Zian, he looked at Famous and couldn't take his eyes off it. He held his breath and asked, ”Where did you get the dog?”
Old Yang didn't ask anyone particular. Zhang Zian hesitated. He wasn't sure if he should answer him since Feng Xuan was the guy in charge and it was usually him or Old Han who dealt with questions.
Old Han frowned, worrying Old Yang asked questions too casually and it might give the impression of their group being undisciplined. He waved his hands anxiously. ”Old Yang, do your job and mind your own business!”
Old Yang rolled his eyes and yelled back, ”I was just asking, what's wrong with that?”
Feng Xuan, afraid that they might argue, interrupted softly, ”This is a dog from our crew, called Famous. It's the lead character.”
”Of course he is.” Old Yang twisted his mouth, looking like he was sorry for the dog, and left with his trolley.
His words came out of nowhere and made others curious. Feng Xuan walked forward and blocked the food trolley. ”Old Yang, you seem to have a problem with this dog. What do you mean? Just say it.”
Old Han worried that Old Yang might say something that upset his guests, so he glared at him, a signal for him to shut up and leave.
However, Old Yang didn't feel it and said naturally, ”There's not a problem. It's just that I haven't seen a good dog like this in years so I looked at it for a second. I don't know when I will be able to see a good dog again.”
Now, Old Han wanted to say something. To him, Famous' appearance was average, far from the appearances of the top police dogs here in the training base. Did Old Yang just say things to humiliate them?
”Wait! Old Yang, explain yourself! Don't confuse our guests!” Old Han scolded.
Feng Xuan took out his cigarettes and asked curiously, ”Old Yang, tell me the good things about this dog.”
Based on appearance, Feng Xuan thought Red Dragon and Prince looked tougher and stronger, but Famous was a better performer. Overall, that was why they chose Famous as the lead role.
Old Yang took a cigarette and laughed, ”Yo, a fancy cigarette!”
Feng Xuan gave the rest of the cigarettes to him. ”Old Yang, take all of them, if you want!”
Before Old Han could stop him, Old Yang took it happily. He put the cigarettes in the pocket of his oily apron and smiled, ”What do you think is the difference between Famous and Big Teeth?” Everyone here would agree that Big Teeth looked stronger, more intimidating.