Chapter 17 Mermaid 17

There is a gift promotion when you buy dog food, and you will get an extra 20 kilograms when you buy 100 kilograms or more.

Zhang Jingshu ordered enough food for the animals in the yard to survive the winter. She also brought pet snacks and some unused quilts from her home to the yard that specializes in providing shelter for stray animals.

Animal protection laws were enacted several years ago. Laws can limit the number of crimes, but they can never completely eliminate them. Still, some people defy the law and commit crimes. The person who deliberately broke Labduo's hind legs was identified by a capable member of the group.

People from a nearby village built a tin shed in their fields to raise chickens, ducks, and geese. They installed a security camera to prevent theft. The footage captured by the camera led to the discovery of the person who abused the Labrador.

This man worked at a nearby factory, which had been facing closure due to poor economic performance in recent years. Unable to find a job and penniless, he became frustrated and took out his anger on stray dogs.

The group included lawyers working at a law firm. Through their hard work, they uncovered not only a history of animal cruelty but also theft. They compiled the evidence and prepared to send him to prison. Unexpectedly, retribution struck so swiftly: he ran a red light while drunk and ultimately became paralyzed from the waist down.

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Most of the stray animals in the yard are disabled, but some are healthy. Most of them are local dogs, and many were abandoned by their owners after nearby houses were demolished.

The stray cats were placed in another yard.

Zhang Jingshu left her things behind and took the Labrador home.

The Labrador was named Lucky by the group owner.

Lucky is very good-looking, with white fur all over its body, except for its ears, back and tail tip which are khaki. Its hind legs have obviously improved a lot after the operation, but it still has a limp when walking.

Zhang Jingshu took it back home. Its black coat was covered with white hair residue. She tried to brush it clean, but Lucky was too enthusiastic. It was a little female dog, but it liked to jump on her legs, making her body covered with hair.

Open the door.

Cheng Shuinan appeared in front of him.

He had been waiting impatiently at the door as soon as he heard the sound of the car. His fish tail acted as his legs and he couldn't move freely, so the tail fin expressed his outward emotions. The wide, gauze-like tail fin swayed back and forth, soaking the small piece of carpet.

Immediately, he opened his eyes wide and stared at the big white dog running towards him with its tail wagging.

This dog is really big! Cheng Shuinan jumped back.

Zhang Jingshu hurriedly grabbed the rope and said, "Don't be afraid, it won't bite. Lucky, be quiet and don't pounce on it. Do you hear me?"

Lucky whimpered twice and stopped approaching Cheng Shuinan. Instead, it sniffed around the house familiarly, trying to get familiar with the environment.

Gu Xinyi had already finished school at this time, so she made a video call to Zhao Jing.

While playing the video, he dragged the doghouse out from the balcony.

"Mom, this is what I mean. I have a Labrador that I need someone to adopt. Xinyi told me before that she wanted a large dog. Do you think this one would be suitable? It's here with me now and is quite obedient..."

Lucky circled around Zhang Jingshu, and after she dragged the doghouse to the living room, he helped by biting the other side with his mouth. Seeing Zhang Jingshu sitting on the sofa, he ran over to her in a flattering manner, stretched out his body with his two front paws, pressed her feet against his abdomen, and lay on the blanket next to her affectionately.

Zhang Jingshu didn't pull it out. She laughed twice, reached out to touch its head, and then stroked its fur.

Zhao Jing called Gu Xinyi over from the other end: "My sister has a big dog at home. Come over and see if you like it."

Gu Xinyi shouted, "I want it, I want it!"

Zhao Jing: "Jingshu... Mommy will bring Xinyi to your place tomorrow, right?"

Zhang Jingshu was startled and glanced at the kitchen, but there was no trace of Cheng Shuinan. She looked around and finally found him at the bathroom door. He was standing on the door frame with his head exposed, staring at her.

Zhang Jingshu lied: "Well...it just had surgery and needs someone to take care of it. I'll send it there in a few days...I have a dinner with friends tomorrow night, so you guys shouldn't come."

Zhao Jing was disappointed: "Okay."

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Cheng Shuinan thought of a possibility——

The new big white dog will steal Zhang Jingshu's attention.

The first time he saw the big white dog, looking at its wet eyes full of gratitude and dependence, an inexplicable sense of crisis surged up. He almost used up all his strength to barely control his facial expression and showed Zhang Jingshu his usual gentle and beautiful smile.

But... Zhang Jingshu didn't give him her eyes for even half a second. She was attracted by the big white dog the whole time. The orange scent on her body was covered by the dog's stench, and her black coat was stained with white dog hair. It was as if the big white dog had taken the lead and marked Zhang Jingshu, who should have belonged to him.

My mood goes up and down.

The big white dog will be sent away.

Cheng Shuinan's facial expression finally relaxed.

"Zhang Jingshu."

"Um?"

“It’s cute.”

Zhang Jingshu smiled as she pinched Lucky's paw: "It's really cute, and it has a very good temper. It won't get angry no matter how much I rub it!"

As she spoke, she demonstrated to Cheng Shuinan, gently pinching and rubbing Lucky's ears. Lucky didn't refuse, grinning like a fool.

Cheng Shuinan pursed his lips, was silent for a while, and jumped over.

The fish tail is pushed in front of you.

Zhang Jingshu could see the closely arranged scales as soon as she raised her eyes, and the moist water with a faint smell of fish hit her face. She didn't hate the smell. After smelling it for a long time, she could even smell the unique smell of Cheng Shuinan's body after the fishy smell disappeared. It was a very sweet fragrance.

It's like being covered by a big net woven from marshmallows.

I still feel a little dizzy after a long time.

Zhang Jingshu: "What's wrong? Do you want to touch Lucky..."

Cheng Shuinan lowered her eyes, her shy expression hidden by her thick eyelashes. "I won't be angry either."

"ah?"

Cheng Shuinan glanced at the big white dog with its belly exposed. Not willing to be outdone, he pinched its ventral fin and placed it in front of Zhang Jingshu, "You... can touch it as you like."

Zhang Jingshu was slightly stunned.

Ever since she touched his teeth that time, she realized that it might cause trouble to Cheng Shuinan, so she hadn't touched him for a whole day. She usually would find various opportunities to touch his scales or quietly touch his hair and ear fins, but she didn't expect... he actually asked her to touch him!

Lucky, lying at my feet, was still lying on his belly.

She gave a knowing smile.

Cheng Shuinan tilted his head and stared at the carpet. Suddenly, the fish's tail trembled. Zhang Jingshu pinched the ventral fin as he wished. The ventral fin, as thin as a cicada's wing, was pinched between her two fingers. As soon as the cold ventral fin touched the warm fingertips, it turned into a pool of soft water. It had no power to resist and allowed her to pinch it.

The skin is thin and the redness spreads quickly.

There was no way Zhang Jingshu would miss this opportunity. Usually, she only dared to touch it lightly a few times. This time, she finally got his permission, so she would definitely hold it in her hand until she was satisfied before letting go.

She spoke along his scales: "Lucky has nowhere to go, so she lives here temporarily. When her leg injury heals, I will give her to my sister... Well, actually, I still like your fish tail the most. When I was a child, my favorite fairy tale story was about mermaids!"

Cheng Shuinan: "What's the name of the story?"

Zhang Jingshu thought for a moment and said, "Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale."

Cheng Shuinan secretly memorized the name.

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The blush on Cheng Shuinan's cheeks has not faded. After entering adulthood, the sensitivity is dozens of times higher than usual, not to mention that it is the most fragile and sensitive part of the body.

Zhang Jingshu has a talent for taking advantage of others.

Cheng Shuinan said she could touch him as she pleased, so she really did.

Even his ear fins were not spared.

Finally, Zhang Jingshu gave up after making the mermaid shrink into the water and refuse to come out.

Gu Xinyi kept sending messages to Zhang Jingshu, asking to see the lucky video, so Zhang Jingshu recorded it for her. After recording, she sent it to her and answered Gu Xinyi's strange questions.

"Sister, can I give it my favorite chocolate cake?"

"No."

"Sister, is its mouth big enough to swallow me in one bite?"

“…”

"Sister, is it old enough to find a boyfriend? Do I need to get another male dog?"

“…”

Zhang Jingshu was replying to a message on her phone when a few drops of water suddenly fell on her cheeks. She looked up in confusion.

Cheng Shuinan stood sideways at the head of the bed, looking aggrieved.

"Zhang Jingshu..."

He pointed his finger at her and said, "It took my spot!"

Lucky had jumped onto the folding bed at some point, curled up and fell asleep, snoring comfortably.

Zhang Jingshu had no idea how to react——

Who would bother with a dog!