After leaving Taoyuan, Zhang Guodong immediately searched for information about feeding Tibetan mastiff puppies. Baidu is a great tool; you can find all sorts of information with a single search.
One netizen quickly replied: "No matter what kind of dog it is, if it doesn't drink its first mouthful of mother's milk, it will be very difficult to survive, and even if it does survive, its constitution will be very weak from the start!"
The explanation for the first taste of breast milk is that it contains a wealth of nutrients, and most importantly, it can enhance the infant's immunity. Regular formula milk cannot replace it, so breast milk is extremely important.
Zhang Guodong's subsequent research revealed that feeding the baby still required purchasing supplies from a pet store. For example, newborn babies have very small mouths, so small bottles and small diapers are needed; otherwise, they won't even fit in their mouths, let alone be fed.
Then Zhang Guodong searched for pet shops in the provincial capital. The information was very detailed; the internet is really useful.
Patiently waiting until 7:30, Zhang Guodong went outside to check, only to find the mother Tibetan Mastiff gone, presumably disposed of by sanitation workers. Zhang Guodong was disheartened, but there was nothing he could do; the city wasn't like the countryside where he could simply bury her anywhere. All he could do was try his best to raise the Tibetan Mastiff puppy to adulthood.
Actually, Zhang Guodong was also wondering why the female Tibetan Mastiff was facing his shop when she died. Was it just a coincidence?
In the past hour, he went into Taoyuan to check on the two little ones three or four times. Each time he saw them sleeping peacefully and that they were alright, he was relieved.
Shangde Road is near the commercial street in the High-tech Zone, a bustling and well-known commercial area. Zhang Guodong took two taxis, and the second driver pointed him here.
When I arrived here, it was already eight o'clock, and most of the shops had already opened for business.
When Zhang Guodong took a look, he saw that the pet store called "Hehu" was decorated very exquisitely, and the huge glass windows allowed him to see some of the items inside, which were specially placed in front of the window for advertising.
Once inside, Zhang Guodong realized that this pet shop was truly dedicated to providing professional care; it didn't sell pets, but rather offered services for them. There were all sorts of props, food, and even pet clothes, and the prices weren't cheap.
"Woof woof!" Zhang Guodong looked around and was surprised to find that the lion had its two paws on his shoes, looking very affectionate.
"Hello, is there anything I can help you with?" The shop owner, a pretty young woman, heard the dog barking and running around Zhang Guodong, so she immediately came over, picked up the puppy, and asked with a smile.
Zhang Guodong withdrew his gaze. Just now, when the pretty girl squatted down to hug the puppy, a white and tender cleavage appeared in front of his eyes, and judging from the appearance, her two breasts were not small.
"Um, do you have any baby bottles for feeding newborn puppies?" Zhang Guodong asked hurriedly. When he mentioned milk, he even glanced at the girl's chest, causing her to blush but quickly regain her composure.
This is so embarrassing!
Did Fatty corrupt her? Every time she goes to the 'Jiahao' Hotel for a steam bath, she gets incredibly aroused, but that place is Fatty's older sister's territory, and Zhang Guodong doesn't dare to mess around there.
"Yes, we do!" The other person immediately pulled out several baby bottles to recommend, picking up the best one—small but exquisite. "This one is suitable for newborn puppies. Half a bottle is generally enough for one meal, and even for dogs with larger appetites, a whole bottle will be empty!"
"Also, you can get this one when the puppy is a month old!" The shop owner picked up a three-times-sized one. It wasn't that big, but it was quite a bit larger than the smallest one.
"Once they're three months old, the puppies can eat solid food and won't need to be nursed anymore!" The shop owner was clearly a persuasive salesperson. Following her recommendation, Zhang Guodong bought four bottles of two different types, obviously for feeding the two puppies. He also bought two and a half months' worth of formula and two and a half months' worth of dog food. The total cost was six hundred yuan!
This thing is definitely not cheap.
"Feel free to ask me anything if you have any questions. Welcome to come again next time!" After receiving the money, the pretty shop owner became even more friendly, and even her little dog ran over to Zhang Guodong. She even left her phone number at the end.
Zhang Guodong broke out in a cold sweat.
I took a taxi back to the storefront and went up to the second floor.
The fat man got up very early. Saturday had finally arrived, and he couldn't contain his restlessness any longer. He had made plans with some 'friends' to go hunting in the 'Wild Boar Forest' in the Qinling Mountains, a hundred kilometers away, and he was very excited about it.
Those friends were mostly officials, including a high-ranking leader, a deputy district head on the Standing Committee, and a powerful cadre at the division level—someone he had to curry favor with. Then there was Deputy Director Xie of the district public security bureau, with whom he was well-acquainted, and Section Chief Jiang of the secretariat, his direct superior and also District Head Luo's personal secretary, among others.
Then there are the young masters and princesses with powerful backgrounds; these like-minded playboys have an insatiable interest in hunting.
The fat man organized this hunt to cultivate relationships with these people. He'd been in the secretariat for two years, and although he'd been lucky enough to become a deputy section chief, recent personnel changes in the district had him on his mind. If a leader appreciated him, a deputy section chief could easily become a section chief, and an vacant position could easily be converted into a permanent one.
This deputy district head, who was supposed to be a standing committee member, was rumored to be highly sought after for promotion, and there were many people trying to curry favor with him. His parents wouldn't allow him to use connections, so he had to rely on his own efforts.
This can be considered a test!
Finally, the fat man thought for a moment and called on Zhang Guodong. This guy was quite reliable, and the fat man still wanted to introduce Zhang Guodong to some people in official circles, so that things would be easier for him in the future.
They prepared everything in the morning, even arranging a chartered car. They agreed to leave at nine o'clock and return before six o'clock on Sunday, spending the night there. Fatty called Zhang Guodong first, but the guy's phone was out of signal range. Strange! He had no choice but to drive over to their door.
Little did he know that when he made the phone call, Zhang Guodong was in Taoyuan, having brought all the things he had purchased inside.
As they approached the storefront, Zhang Guodong emerged from Taoyuan.
Soon, a loud banging came from downstairs: "Guodong, open the door!"
"Damn, this guy's here so early!" Upon hearing the noise, Zhang Guodong immediately got out to drive, only to find the fat man fully geared up. He'd changed his clothes and shoes completely—professional mountaineering gear?
"Damn, you're still so slow. How come you couldn't get through on the phone earlier?" the fat man urged immediately.
Zhang Guodong rolled his eyes and said, "What are you rushing me for so early in the morning?"
"Didn't I tell you yesterday we were going hunting in the 'Wild Boar Forest'? That's over a hundred kilometers away. How can we not leave early?" The fat man was stunned; this guy had actually forgotten.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Guodong scratched his head and said, "Hey, don't rush, I forgot, I'll get it ready right away!"
Actually, there's no need to prepare anything. Fatty brought everything he needed, knowing that Zhang Guodong was a complete nobody, so he brought everything. It's like he prepared a separate set for Zhang Guodong, all of which were in the car.
Zhang Guodong didn't really have much to take upstairs. He just carried a travel bag as a formality and put his bedding, kettle, and other belongings into Taoyuan. Who knows if there was anywhere to stay in the middle of nowhere?
"Wait a minute, I'm going to buy something!" Zhang Guodong closed the shop, got into the car, but after driving for a short while, he told the fat man to stop and headed towards a braised food shop. The shop owner was quite diligent, opening early every time.
The fat man was speechless: "Damn, there are farmhouses over there, don't they have any food?"
Zhang Guodong ignored what he said and bought eight roast chickens, intending to buy enough for two days at once. He then went to a store and bought four bottles of Jiannanchun liquor; in the dead of winter, a little liquor would warm him up. He also bought a lighter, bottled water, small pots and bowls, and everything else he needed. The fat man was speechless.
But there weren't many things, and they easily fit into a travel bag, so Zhang Guodong was allowed to keep them.
On the road.
The fat man said to Zhang Guodong, "Today, district leaders, colleagues, and some young masters and princesses went hunting over the mountain. Hehe, there are some pretty girls among them. Seize the opportunity! These people are all extraordinary!"
Zhang Guodong looked at him in surprise, then smiled and didn't seem to care. He knew his own limitations; this trip would at most be a supporting role. Besides, he'd been cooped up in his small circle for too long, so he wanted to get out and clear his head.
"Why did you suddenly decide to hunt in the snow? The Qinling Mountains should be completely snowbound by now, right?" Zhang Guodong changed the subject. With the mountains snowbound, going in would be dangerous. He wondered what these people were thinking of, hunting in the mountains at such a poor time.
"You really think we're going hunting? Heh, those people all have different motives. Going hunting makes it easy to make deals; it's a private activity, it doesn't mean anything!" the fat man scoffed, then added self-deprecatingly. "These days, buddy, being in officialdom isn't easy. Take this deputy district head, for example. He looks refined, but he's a womanizer. He must have cheated on his wife countless times, right? Quite a few mistresses, but he's still firmly in his position! I heard he's getting promoted to district head, so I guess I'll have to suck him up!"
Zhang Guodong was stunned by the fat man's antics. Damn, this could actually happen. He'd seen plenty of things like this before, but it was just astonishing.
He could only comfort the fat man, acknowledging that no job is easy. Zhang Guodong actually agreed with the fat man's parents' arrangement for him to work his way up from the bottom. He believed that only those who fought their way through would succeed, and even if the fat man didn't fare well, he could always go into business as a fallback option; the fat man certainly had a knack for business.
When they arrived at the shopping plaza in the district, there was a brand-new luxury bus parked there, with snow chains covering the wheels. After Fatty's car arrived, an assistant came over and drove the car away. Fatty, like Zhang Guodong, picked up his big bag and walked towards the luxury bus.
From what I could vaguely see, the luxury bus was already quite full, while the outside was empty, clearly indicating that everyone had gone inside.
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