Chapter 494 The Howling Wolf (1/2)
Chapter 494: The Howling Wolf
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Li Du left with Ah Ow, her bed, and toys, as Sophie stood at the door, looking wistful and sad—just like a mother staring at her departing child.
Ah Ow was a heartless little fluffball. Having eaten and drunk her fill, she was curled up in her bed, snoring loudly.
Li Du put Ah Ow in the car; Ah Meow and Crispy Noodles were confused. Ah Meow looked Ah Ow in her bed, and then looked at Li Du, and then cried out, ”Meow! Meow!”
”Stop complaining. She will now be living with you guys as your little sister—your little playmate.”
”Meow! Meow!”
”Daddy still loves you the most. Stop howling—please, dear boy? Look at how cute your sister is. She's sure to follow you around like a shadow.”
”Meow meow!”
”Enough, enough. Why are you not stopping? What a pain in the *ss, it's not as if I don't want you anymore. She's not going to snatch your dried fish. Look at Crispy Noodles—see how sensible he is?”
Sensing that Li Du was staring at him, Crispy Noodles sat upright like a good kid. However, he snuck periodic glances at Ah Ow, with danger lurking in his eyes.
Li Du was well-aware that Ah Meow was a spoiled brat; he liked to throw tantrums but he did not mean any malice.
Crispy Noodles was the opposite—this child was vengeful. He had to be wary of him—Crispy Noodle could make a sinister move at any time.
Back at Pine Tree Tops, a lethargic-looking Luo Qun was about to eat a sandwich.
Seeing him, the lady cop's eyes lit up and said excited, ”Hey, hey, hey! The rice bucket is back.”
”What?” Li Du stared at her.
The lady cop gave him a forced smile. ”Sorry, I was too excited and spoke what's on my mind. How should I say it? Oh—it should be the 'head chef' is back, right?”
”So that's how you label me?” Li Du sighed. ”To think I treat you like family, and count you in for all the good stuff.” As he spoke, he took out a small gift box and handed it to her.
Seeing the gift box, the lady cop became quiet. She put down the sandwich and looked at him, her face revealing hesitation and confusion.
Li Du asked, ”What's with you?”
Luo Qun did not answer him, but instead asked, ”Why are you giving me this? What special day is it today?”
”Take a look first, and then I'll explain.”
Luo Qun used a napkin to wipe her hands and opened the box to see a bracelet made of rosewood.
Li Du did not choose scented rosewood for her, just plain rosewood, which symbolized authority and peace.
”What's this?” Luo Qun asked.
Li Du said, ”Just a bracelet.”
Luo Qun glared at him. ”Am I blind? I can tell…” She seemed to recall something and hurriedly changed her tone. Using a softer voice, she said, ”I know it's a bracelet, but why give me this?”
”What do you see on the beads?”
”The image of the Buddha?”
”Right, the image of Buddha,” Li Du said. ”Buddha will protect you, keep you safe, and grant your wishes.”