566 Life for Life Expectancy (1/2)
Chapter 566: Life for Life Expectancy
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Zhang Zian understood why Masanori Suzuhara kept saying poor Snoopy over and over again. She was referring to the beagles that died for the sake of medicine in labs all over the world.
In her lab, there was always a dog named Snoopy. After the previous one died, a new beagle would be given the same name and the same fate.
Zhang Zian had heard about the wide use of beagles in labs and medical facilities in various countries. He didn't feel much about it. After hearing Masanori Suzuhara's story though, he felt sympathetic for the beagles. Like he told Qian Bowen, these dogs were too affectionate, and would rather get punished from barking than not get any attention. Because they were overly affectionate, they stayed attached to the owners even after being tortured in experiments.
”Poor Snoopy indeed.” Snowy and Vivi felt the same emotions, and were able to understand how Masanori Suzuhara was feeling.
The online followers stopped joking and laughing, and sighed for the beagles stuck in the labs.
Some followers owned beagles, and said that they would give more food to their beagles tonight, as a token of appreciation for the millions of beagles that died from medical research.
Lu Yiyun, who was focusing on painting earlier, raised her head at the losses. She heard Snowy and Vivi snorting their noses, but didn't know who did it.
Masanori Suzuhara took out her phone and showed everybody her old pictures.
She was wearing a completely different outfit in the lab, as opposed to the sporty outfit she was in now.
In the selfie, Masanori Suzuhara was wearing a blue uniform that looked like surgery scrubs, and holding an adorable beagle in her arms. As she had said, the beagle looked much like the one in Zhang Zian's shop.
Snoopy's eyes were big and round, without any sadness or pain in them, only happiness from being with its owner.
Another photo was taken at the mountain behind Masanori Suzuhara's school. In the center of the photo was a monument that her school had built in memory of the animals that died in the labs. The monument was solemn and respectful, with Japanese engravings in the front. Zhang Zian was only able to recognize a few Chinese characters on it. There were flowers and offerings laying on the grass in front of the monument as well. Many students and elders were in formal clothing, praying seriously with their closed eyes and palms together.
A faint smile appeared on Masanori Suzuhara's face. ”Statistics from the US Department of Health and Public Services show that animal experiments have increased the average human life expectancy by 23.5 years, and the number is still growing. April 24th of each year is 'National Lab Animal Day'. On this day, all the teachers and students in our labs gather in front of the monument, to thank and remember the animals that sacrificed themselves to increase the life expectancy of humans, including Snoopy.”
Her eyes grew distant, as if she was staring at something far away. ”Every time I get sick and need to take medicine, I feel grateful. These tiny tablets were developed through the lives of thousands of Snoopys. I'm attending Binhai University next semester. But at the end of April, when it's warm and blooming, I'm heading back to Japan to visit Snoopy.”
”I want to go there too,” Snowy said enviously.
Masanori Suzuhara bowed down at a 90 degree angle towards Zhang Zian, and asked him sincerely, ”Please sell this beagle to me. I will take great care of it. I'll also take it to the monument, and introduce it to Snoopy.”
Zhang Zian had never been bowed to by a girl like this before. He didn't know what to do, despite the fact that he was usually an unabashed guy.
This was the only beagle in his shop. Should he sell it to her, or keep it for Small Monkey?
Well, this was a no-brainer.
”All right. It's yours,” he replied.
He didn't need to give her any additional advice. She had been taking care of beagles in the lab for a long time, and might be even more experienced than he was.
”Thank you! Thank you so much!”
She gave so many thanks, that if someone didn't know the story, they'd think that Zhang Zian had given the dog to her for free. Zhang Zian was embarrassed from getting so much public appreciation.
He opened the display cabinet, took out the beagle, and handed it to Masanori Suzuhara. He then asked Lu Yiyun to print out a copy of the pet sales agreement.
Snowy and Vivi went over to pinch its paws and rub its big ears. The beagle was definitely affectionate. It looked at the three girls one by one, wondering which one was its new owner.
Zhang Zian felt dejected. He also wanted to experience the feeling of being surrounded and cuddled by a bunch of girls.
”What'll its name be?” asked Snowy, gently pushing on the beagle's nose.
”I want to call it Snoopy.” Masanori Suzuhara smiled.
This response was not a surprise to anyone there.
Vivi figured that this lady didn't care much about cats. But after hearing Masanori Suzuhara's story, and seeing such an adorable beagle, she herself started becoming interested in dogs.
”Mr. Manager, do you have another beagle? I want one too!” She looked at Snoopy in Masanori Suzuhara's arms enviously, and asked Zhang Zian.