Chapter 58 Second Uncle's Call 2 After she hung up, her cell phone rang...
Qiu Xiaoman didn't think too much about it. If someone really needed her to do something, she would probably call again.
However, she only had one spare battery, which was still charging at her place, so she would have to wait until she got back.
She went to the mall and bought two plush toys, weighed out a pound of small intestines, and asked the shopkeeper to clean them for her. She also bought some needles, thread, and alcohol. Back at the base, she made comfort toys for the two dogs.
The method is quite simple: cut a hole in a specific part of the plush toy, sew it up tightly with needle and thread, and then let the dog play with it by itself.
After sterilizing the small intestine with alcohol, a little cooking oil is applied to protect the dog's private parts. There's no other way; police dogs are not spayed or neutered, and they need to be kept to breed better offspring, so she can only make do with the two dogs for now.
The tripe tried it, looking shy: "Master, will you laugh at me?"
"No, it's an animal's instinct." Qiu Xiaoman taught Maodu how to use the toy correctly, and then went next door to let Huashengtang learn as well.
Unexpectedly, Peanut Candy was quite unrestrained; she didn't even need to be taught, and she started playing with the toys on her own.
Qiu Xiaoman smiled and got up, then went to check on Huihui and the others.
Kong Linfu, who was in charge of logistics, was cleaning the kennels. Seeing her caring for each and every dog, he couldn't help but ask, "How do you understand what they're saying? Aren't they just barking?"
How should Qiu Xiaoman explain this? There are differences between "woof woof woof," just like people speaking different languages might hear each other's words as just a jumble of gibberish.
But people from the same language family will definitely understand.
She smiled and mumbled, "Just consider me exceptionally gifted."
Kong Linfu raised an eyebrow: "Alright, it might be your secret skill that can't be passed on to outsiders."
"Not at all. If you really want to learn, I can teach you some basic dog language recognition." Qiu Xiaoman has never taught a human to speak dog language before, and she wasn't sure if she could teach them.
In short, she is not a stingy person. If other trainers can learn dog language, they will be able to communicate with dogs more efficiently in the future, which is great.
Kong Linfu smiled and shook his head: "Forget it, I'm too busy. Look, everyone else has gone home, but I still have to stay and work."
Qiu Xiaoman asked curiously, "Why didn't you clean it during the day?"
"I'm too busy. The police dogs have their monthly check-up today, and I have to help out." After all, there are only a few people at the base, but they have to take care of dozens of dogs.
Qiu Xiaoman understood and comforted him, "I'll come help when my hand heals. I have to go back now, I still have things to take care of."
"Okay, go ahead." Kong Linfu continued his busy work. He had chosen this job, so he had to persevere no matter how hard or tiring it was. Fortunately, winter was almost over, and as summer approached, it wouldn't be so cold to work.
Qiu Xiaoman walked quickly, her brows furrowed.
The base is understaffed, the conditions are terrible, it's cold and remote, and people have to work overtime. No wonder they can't find security guards.
Fortunately, Captain Meng had already arranged for two large wolfhounds to guard the gate and had also set up two simple kennels, lined with thick cotton, so that people like Liu Kun would not be able to easily break in.
She greeted the two guard dogs, both German Shepherds, one a darker color named Charcoal and the other a lighter color named Ink.
It's a simple and unpretentious name, easy to remember.
Qiu Xiaoman checked the heavy iron chain holding the dog and warned, "Never eat anything given to you by strangers, understand?"
"Woof woof, we heard you. We're not stupid, don't worry!" Black Charcoal, full of energy, deliberately came out of his doghouse to shake off his fur, showing off his big size and strong muscles.
Ink appeared too. He was a little smaller than Charcoal and asked more questions. He asked, "What if there are bad guys? We're tied up and can't notify you. What should we do?"
"Can't you break free of your chains?" Qiu Xiaoman was a little surprised. Nine out of ten big dogs she had seen in the countryside could break free of their heavy iron chains!
Mo Shui looked helpless: "This chain is much thicker than the ones we usually use. Captain Meng said he was afraid we would bite people, so he wanted to tie it more securely."
"I'll think of a way." Qiu Xiaoman tugged at the thick iron chains on the two dogs; they were indeed quite heavy.
And it's especially heavy, making it quite difficult to break free.
Anyway, that's all for tonight. She chatted with the two dogs for a while longer before getting up and going home.
While they were in the car, Shen Tenglong specifically told her something: "Your base will soon have boilers for heating."
"How did you know?" Qiu Xiaoman was a little surprised. Could it be that Captain Meng applied for it?
Shen Tenglong laughed and said, "It was my uncle who made the arrangements. He provided the boiler equipment and bought the coal, which was imported, tens of thousands of tons. In short, he wanted you to be able to work comfortably and not get frostbite."
Qiu Xiaoman stopped talking. Is she crazy?!
How much money would that cost?! What were you doing with that money all this time? Are you out of your mind?!
Of course, she always felt that Shen Qinghuai was not the kind of person who would do a losing business. After thinking for a moment, she asked Shen Tenglong to turn on the radio in the car.
It was 7 p.m., and certain radio stations would be rebroadcasting CCTV's News Broadcast.
Sure enough, she soon heard reports about the conflict in Iraq.
He couldn't help but sneer, "The base doesn't need much coal for heating. Is he buying so much to hoard coal and wait for prices to rise? No wonder he's a businessman. He's gained a good reputation for loving his daughter, and he's made a lot of money too."
Shen Tenglong wanted to defend his uncle, but he realized that, according to common sense, it seemed to be true—if you love your daughter, you love your daughter. Who would be so foolish as to benefit other unrelated people as well?
After all, the boiler heating couldn't just be supplied to Qiu Xiaoman alone. Such a large device would be a waste not to supply heat to everyone.
So, Uncle really was waiting for coal prices to rise?
Shen Tenglong fell silent.
Qiu Xiaoman reminded them at the intersection ahead, "Let's go to Xiehe Hospital. I want to see Zhao Qing."
“Okay.” Shen Tenglong immediately turned the corner and handed over a workbook as he got out of the car. “The information on the Liu family’s personnel is complete.”
"Thank you, brother." Qiu Xiaoman put the workbook into her canvas bag, then suddenly remembered the scarves and gloves Liu Kun had given her during the day. She wondered if he had taken them back. She hoped he wouldn't ask her for compensation.
Never mind, she'll just pretend she doesn't know.
When Qiu Xiaoman went to the orthopedic ward, she saw Manager Zhao there as well. She looked at him blankly and asked, "Are you two relatives?"
After all, Zhao is a common surname with a large population, so she didn't think much of it at first.
Just like when they went on a mission, she never expected that Liu Kai, who was in the team, was Liu Yuandou's grandson.
Zhao Qing looked better today and smiled when she heard this: "Sister Xiaoman, he is my cousin. We share the same ancestor four generations ago. However, his branch of the family no longer associates with my father's branch. He heard that you and I are close, so he came to see me. You have a lot of influence."
"What face do I have to save? You two are clearly related by blood!" Qiu Xiaoman breathed a sigh of relief. It was great that someone had come to check on Zhao Qing while she was busy.
She asked Manager Zhao how he knew about their kinship.
Manager Zhao laughed and said, "It's President Shen. He knows a lot of people, so he can find out with just a few inquiries. I didn't even know that myself."
It's Shen Qinghuai again? This cold-hearted boss is really going all out to please her.
She doesn't appreciate it at all!
She gave Zhao Qing a few instructions, telling him to come directly to her courtyard house after he was discharged from the hospital.
Unexpectedly, Manager Zhao said, "No need, let her come back with me. I have a house, and I live alone right now. I have many rooms, so I can hire a nanny to take care of her. Even if she waits until her leg is better before going to your place, that's fine too."
"Qingqing, what do you think?" Qiu Xiaoman didn't want to force Zhao Qing. Although Zhao Qing and Manager Zhao were related by blood, they weren't close.
Zhao Qing had thought about the question carefully. She smiled and said, "Sister, you're busy with work, and I need someone to take care of me right now, so I won't bother you. I'll definitely come to see you after my cast is removed and I finish my rehabilitation training."
"Then write down my number, and be sure to tell me if anything happens!" Qiu Xiaoman was also happy to see someone taking care of Zhao Qing.
Hiring a nanny is definitely better.
Zhao Qing smiled and recited a string of numbers: "Uncle has already told me everything, sister, you should go back and eat. There's nothing I can do to help you now."
“Okay, take good care of your injury and go back to school when your leg is healed. Don’t worry about the school, I’ll take care of it.” Qiu Xiaoman’s conditions for Director Wen included resolving the children’s schooling problem.
So this is not difficult to handle.
Zhao Qing understood, and with a smile, she grabbed Qiu Xiaoman's hand and pressed it against her cheek: "I know, good sister, go eat quickly, don't starve yourself."
Qiu Xiaoman was relieved and went straight back to the courtyard house this time.
Unexpectedly, two strange men and women came into the courtyard.
The man had slicked-back hair, was tall and thin, and wore a suit and tie, looking like an elite professional.
The woman had big, wavy hair, was tall, wore a trench coat and high heels, and looked like a wealthy person.
Both men were in their forties. She greeted them politely, "Hello, Uncle, hello, Aunt. Were you looking for me? What are your names?"
The man nudged the woman, who quickly stepped forward and introduced herself with a smile: "Just call me Aunt Yang, this is my husband Liao Guoqing. Old Wei recommended us here. We've been married for over twenty years and haven't had any children. We heard you can adopt children here."
"So that's how it is." Qiu Xiaoman quickly invited them to sit inside. Li Tuantuan and the others knew about the adoption and gathered around, but Xiao Qiao stayed inside and refused to come out.
Qiu Xiaoman assumed that Xiao Qiao was feeling unwell because she had just recovered from a cold, so she didn't think much of it. She went to the room to get the spare battery, replaced the old one with the new one, and then charged the old one.
After turning on her phone, she called Lao Wei to verify the information. After all, adoption is a big deal, and she couldn't just nod to any random couple who came along.
She has a responsibility to these children.
When the call connected, Lao Wei introduced the couple's situation.
In short, Liao Guoqing is in the ceramics business, has some wealth, and owns five properties in Shanghai.
His wife, Yang Ailing, was a middle school teacher. The two were unable to have children because of the man's condition. Yang Ailing stayed by his side and never abandoned him. She was a kind and affectionate woman.
Qiu Xiaoman was a little puzzled. Hadn't they tried adopting a child all these years?
Old Wei replied, "Of course it has happened. I raised a girl before, and when she was ten years old, her parents became rich and took her back."
That's really unlucky.
Qiu Xiaoman felt sorry for them and asked about some details after the adoption, which put her at ease.
Unbeknownst to her, she was constantly receiving phone calls during this time, and the line was always busy.
After she finished talking to Lao Wei and hung up the phone, her mobile phone rang.
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