Chapter 237 A Good Dog
Zhao Chunhua gently pointed to the next room with her chin, "It's too windy outside to go out, so he's been sleeping a little more these days."
Her explanation was simple and clear, with an indulgent smile on her face.
Children are at an age when they are carefree. Moreover, such weather conditions limit their range of activities, so it is reasonable for them to stay in bed.
"Oh, we came at the wrong time!"
Shu Ziying patted her legs in annoyance, her voice raised a little, and her tone was a little regretful, "I had planned to play with him for a while, but I didn't expect to end up with nothing. Do you think this child will be disappointed when he wakes up and can't see us? Also, don't let him forget about me the next time we meet!"
Although there was regret mixed in her words, her mind told her that it was impossible to wake up a sleeping child for a short gathering.
So I had to suppress my eagerness and adjust my expectations back to the lowest level.
The three of them simply sat down in the main room and started chatting.
The crackling fire added a touch of warmth and vitality to the quiet space.
The occasional sparks illuminated everyone's faces, making the scene look particularly harmonious and warm.
At this time, Zhao Chunhua suddenly stood up and walked towards her room. Not long after, she moved out an old wooden box and pushed it in front of Shu Ziying with neat movements.
"This is the treasure you asked me to look after for you before we got married. Now that you're here," she smiled meaningfully, "I guess you don't need me to keep it for you anymore."
Shu Ziying was stunned for a moment, then reacted, stretched out his hands and hugged the box tightly in his arms, his eyes shining as before.
She pouted as if complaining and said teasingly, "Why? Auntie handed over the things so directly today. It seems that she is determined not to help me look at it anymore."
However, there was no hint of blame in her tone, but rather a sense of intimacy and dependence.
Obviously, their relationship has reached a very harmonious level, and even a small joke can easily dispel the strangeness or awkward atmosphere.
"Look at your mouth, it's so naughty, don't let Xiao Yuan have a bad impression of you after seeing it."
Zhao Chunhua said this in a serious tone, and then couldn't help laughing out loud.
Even though he pretended to criticize me, the smile on his face showed his satisfaction and appreciation which he could not hide no matter what.
Shu Ziying has a lively and cheerful personality, is honest with others, and is really likable.
Yuan Shansheng on the side remained silent, watching all this silently, with a faint smile on his lips.
He was the quietest person in the whole audience, but he did not seem out of place. Instead, he seemed like a gentle presence, taking in all the joy and becoming a solid background painting.
The elder who made Shu Ziying take time out to visit her on the day of her return must be someone very close to her.
Such days are of great significance to her. The relatives whom she can visit in person must be the ones she cares about the most.
The reason why Shu Ziying attaches so much importance to this elder, in addition to the factors of blood relationship and emotion, there is a deeper reason - the other party is not only an elder, but also an important person who has given her a lot of help and support in life.
In addition, Zhao Chunhua is also Shu Ziying's major client. Towards such a person whom Shu Ziying is familiar with and has business dealings with, Shu Ziying would naturally be more enthusiastic and considerate.
As a person who pays attention to etiquette and understands the ways of the world, Shu Ziying knows how to maintain relationships with others.
Saying a few extra affectionate words is not only a way to show respect for your elders, but also a way to solidify the special bond between the two of you.
As for bystanders, although they understand that this is part of normal communication, there are still some things that require caution.
Because of his different status, if he rashly joined in or made jokes casually, he would appear frivolous and rude, destroying the harmonious atmosphere.
After all, in traditional Chinese etiquette, there are certain boundaries in the interactions between men and women, especially when it comes to elders.
At this moment, a dog with shiny fur and strong limbs slowly came into Yuan Shansheng's sight.
As a hunter, Yuan Shansheng has a natural liking for dogs, which can almost be described as a deep-seated love for them.
Because in his long hunting career, the loyal and sharp hunting dogs have always been his most reliable partners, helping him catch prey and protect his home.
"Aunt, your dog looks strong. It's a really good dog!"
There was obvious admiration in his voice, and he made no effort to hide his appreciation.
As if the dog understood his compliment, it suddenly stood up straight and held its head high, as if accepting the praise.
But when Yuan Shansheng tried to take a few steps forward to get closer to the dog, it suddenly turned around and ran away at such a speed that he was caught off guard.
This sudden reaction made Yuan Shansheng stunned for a moment, but then he couldn't help laughing, thinking that the scene in front of him was both interesting and weird.
"Bubai was found with the help of my third brother," someone nearby introduced him, "This guy is easy to raise and very obedient."
However, before the sentence was finished, there was a subtle pause, and it could only end with a seemingly relaxed but actually helpless supplement: "It's just listening to her words."
It turns out that although this dog is well-behaved and sensible, the people it obeys are extremely limited.
So far, only small stones have been able to successfully approach it and establish a special relationship of trust with it.
As for other people, such as Shu Ziying, they had tried to contact it before, but no matter how hard they tried, they were not allowed to get within half a step.
Whenever Shu Ziying approached, Bubai would immediately become alert and quickly put himself out of her reach, so that no matter how she called out to him, it was useless.
“It’s a good dog indeed.”
Yuan Shansheng nodded and sighed sincerely.
As an experienced hunter, he always had high demands on his dogs, but he was very satisfied with Bubai's performance this time.
Perhaps because of his profession, he can always see at a glance the qualities that a dog with the potential to become an excellent companion possesses: intelligence, courage, concentration, and most importantly, loyalty.
Therefore, from the moment he first heard about this dog, he had shown great interest in it; when he actually saw it today, his impression was even more profound.
At first, Yuan Shansheng simply thought that Zhao Chunhua was financially well-off and spent money lavishly without any worries. No one would easily miss the opportunity to cooperate with such a generous customer, right?
What's more, as a small businessman who makes a living by hand weaving, being able to get to know more high-end consumers is undoubtedly a choice with only benefits and no harm.
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