"I swear."

"You've sent it countless times."

"This is the last time."

"Every time is the last time."

Zhong Rou looked at the puppy: "But it's so pitiful."

"It's pathetic to be with you."

Zhong Rou turned her gaze to Chu Fang: "Brother-in-law~~~"

Chu Fang thought for a moment and said, "How about we adopt it? It won't make a difference if there's one more in the family. Lily will have a companion, and I'll take care of it and try my best to keep it from dying."

“No.” Zhong Tingyue shook her head, her attitude still firm. “The pet is Zhong Rou’s responsibility to adopt, and she should be in charge of it. Unless you promise that you can take good care of the pet, you can forget about adopting it.”

Chu Fang spread his hands, unable to help.

Zhong Rou stubbornly insisted, "I can take good care of it."

"real?"

Upon hearing this, the sister-in-law was overjoyed: "I promise."

“Alright.” Zhong Tingyue nodded. “Pay a deposit of three thousand yuan for a one-year term. If it doesn’t die within a year, I will return the money to you. If it dies, you can forget about getting the money for the rest of your life.”

"What?!?" Zhong Rou's voice was filled with disbelief.

Three thousand yuan is an astronomical figure for her.

How many people would you have to scam... how many times would you have to kowtow to accumulate that amount?

Zhong Rou immediately lost the idea of ​​adopting the puppy. Looking at the puppy with a smile, its tail wagging rapidly, she gritted her teeth and stomped her foot: "Deal!"

He immediately added, "You must pay me back in a year, or I'll fight you to the death."

Zhong Tingyue smiled faintly.

Having decided to adopt the puppy, the three of them took it to a veterinary hospital for a thorough cleaning, vaccinations, and to obtain all the necessary permits.

After being washed, the puppy seemed to have transformed. Its soft fur danced in the wind, emitting a milky scent, and its voice was sweet and endearing.

Who could resist a Chinese rural dog wagging its tail and whimpering in their ear?

Zhong Rou smiled and stroked the puppy's head, saying, "I'll give you a name. Since you have all-yellow hair, I'll call you Little Yellow Hair from now on."

"Little blondie."

As if understanding, the puppy barked once in response.

Then I bought dog food, a dog bowl, a dog crate... ...the whole process cost me over a thousand yuan.

Zhong Rou's pupils dilated: "I'll pay?"

“Yes, you want to adopt, do you expect us to pay you?” Zhong Tingyue said.

Having just paid a deposit of three thousand yuan, and now having to spend another thousand, Zhong Rou simply gave up, saying, "I don't have any money."

"Bullshit, you're rich, don't think I don't know."

Zhong Rou is incredibly shrewd in business; she's made a lot of money, earning several thousand yuan from Chu Fang in just a few months.

"That's my future dowry!"

Zhong Tingyue was too lazy to argue with her sister: "Are you going to give it to me or not? If you're not, then you can forget about the three thousand yuan."

Zhong Rou puffed out her cheeks and reluctantly paid the bill.

The three of them went home immediately. Once home, the little blond boy wandered around, sniffing and looking around, as if he knew he was now a child with a home, and a human-like smile appeared on his face.

Meanwhile, Lily the tabby cat was perched above the window, watching the new strangers. Suddenly, she arched her back and assumed an aggressive stance.

It was preparing to test the strength of the new member.

"Lily!!!" Just then, Zhong Rou stood in front of the little blond cat, staring at the tabby cat, and said in a threatening tone, "Lily, don't say I didn't warn you, if the little blond cat gets hurt even a little bit at home, you're dead!"

If I can't handle Zhong Tingyue, can't I at least handle your cat?

Now, Little Yellow Hair is not just a pet; it's a pet worth three thousand yuan, related to Zhong Rou's wealth and dowry, and cannot be harmed in the slightest.

The tabby cat stopped what it was doing and lay down by the window, looking somewhat ingratiating.

Chu Fang, who was standing next to him, was furious.

You fucking bastard!

So you'll fight me, huh?

After Zhong Tingyue finished showering, Chu Fang picked up a hairdryer and blew on her beautiful, black hair. Zhong Tingyue sat on the sofa and said, "Now that you've adopted her, I have a few words to say."

He cleared his throat and continued, "First, control your dog. It's not allowed to destroy anything in the house; you'll have to pay for it if it does. Second, train it to poop and pee in designated areas; it's not allowed to make a mess everywhere, or you'll be fined. Third, keep it on a leash when you go out; respect life..."

Zhong Rou said softly, "Sister, how about I release it back into the wild?"

"I won't pay the three thousand yuan."

"We still need to raise them; life is precious."

Zhong Rou headed towards her room. After a few steps, she turned back, picked up the little blond dog, and entered the bedroom. She poked half her head out and said, "I will train it properly. Zhong Tingyue, you will regret this."

Chu Fang smiled and skillfully dried her hair.

He loved blow-drying Zhong Tingyue's hair because her hair had a faint, pleasant fragrance after washing, not the smell of shampoo, but a natural scent that gave him a refreshing feeling.

Chu Fang thought for a moment and said, "There's no need to be so strict. I can help take care of things."

“It’s necessary.” Zhong Tingyue held Lily and spoke softly, “With so many lessons learned from the past, we naturally need to hold her to a higher standard. Besides, raising a pet is a process of understanding the world and life; Zhong Rou needs to understand how to love people to understand how to love animals…”

"Besides, adopting a pet is her business, it has nothing to do with you, and you have no obligation to take care of her pet."

After listening, Chu Fang shrugged: "Fine, whatever you say."

Night had fallen, and Chu Fang touched those soft, red lips briefly before happily returning to his room to sleep.

... ...

At this moment, in the bedroom, Zhong Rou and Xiao Huangmao were staring at each other, the latter shaking his head happily. Zhong Rou's heart softened instantly, and she said softly, "Xiao Huangmao, I've spent a lot of money on you, you must remember to repay me."

"You can't play with that cat anymore. It's aggressive and could hurt you. This is the first lesson I'm teaching you about life: a wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall. You should be closer to my brother-in-law and trick him out of money. He's loaded; even a little bit of his juices is enough for us to eat and drink. This is the second lesson: when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head."

"Also, don't associate with Zhong Tingyue. She's no good. This is the third lesson: repay kindness and avenge wrongs. Understand?"

The puppy whimpered, and Zhong Rou burst into laughter: "Good boy, from now on, if I have a bite to eat, you'll have a bite to eat too. If you have a bite to eat, you have to give me a bite as well. Even if I don't necessarily eat it, you have to give it to me, or I won't be friends with you anymore."

Moonlight streamed onto the windowsill as Zhong Rou carefully instructed the young blond boy on what he should and shouldn't do.

One dares to teach, and the other dares to learn; it's quite interesting.