Chapter 583 Is this wolfhound about to gain sentience?
Lu Qiaoge was very direct, replying crisply on the other end of the phone: "Yes, we definitely have to go to the shooting range!"
After receiving a definite answer, Qin Hengzhi didn't say much, but simply said in a deep voice, "Okay, wait for my call," and ended the call.
Ten minutes later, Qin Hengzhi called right on time, informing Lu Qiaoge that everything was arranged at the shooting range and she could drive there directly.
Both of them understood the current situation without saying a word. After a moment of silence on the phone, they hung up at the same time without asking each other about their situations.
On the other end, Qin Hengzhi stared at the phone on his desk that had just ended a call. He paused for a moment, then got up and strode toward the base gate.
No rush, we'll meet soon.
Lu Qiaoge's situation was much simpler. After learning that the shooting range had been arranged, she got into the jeep, started the car, and drove straight towards the shooting range.
On the way, a thought flashed through her mind, and she sensed that Huang Huang was indeed "carrying out a mission" at the entrance of the shooting range, just as she had instructed.
The defiant barking seemed to be audible from a great distance.
At the entrance to the firing range, a soldier named Xiao Zhang looked at a loss.
His large wolfhound, named "General," had been lying on the ground, barely alive, for three days without eating a single grain of rice.
Looking at his beloved dog, who had been with him for three years and with whom he had a deep bond, Xiao Zhang's eyes reddened and his voice choked with emotion: "Why are you so stubborn? Even if the other dog is giving in to you, you should at least eat something first, save up your strength, and then really fight it when that big yellow dog comes."
The large wolfhound weakly raised its eyes, looked at its owner, and then slumped its head down again.
Meanwhile, the culprit that was giving the soldiers a headache—the big yellow dog—was lurking and carrying out harassment tactics.
It first stood outside the tightly closed iron gate and barked incessantly, which annoyed the soldiers inside the compound, who rushed out to chase it away.
But whenever they were about to reach the door, the big yellow dog would disappear in a flash, like a yellow puff of smoke.
After the soldiers returned to their posts, it reappeared at the door like a ghost.
The surrounding area was wide open, with nowhere to hide, yet it was impossible to catch it or see where it was hiding.
After several rounds, the soldiers were furious but helpless—after all, these were dogs raised by the common people, and they couldn't just shoot them; they could only stare helplessly.
Just then, Lu Qiaoge's jeep arrived.
The old squad leader had already received a phone call informing him that Director Lu from Xiangyang Food Factory was coming, and he warmly came out to greet him.
Lu Qiaoge had visited during the Spring Festival and brought a lot of supplies; the old squad leader was very familiar with her.
The gate opened quickly, and the old squad leader spotted the troublesome big yellow dog hiding behind the jeep. However, he couldn't chase it away in front of Lu Qiaoge, as Lu Qiaoge had already jumped out of the car.
Lu Qiaoge smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with the old sergeant. The old sergeant understood and led her directly towards the military dog kennel.
As he walked, he explained the situation, then tentatively asked, "Director Lu, are you planning to adopt the puppies, or are you looking for suitable retired dogs?"
In fact, Lu Qiaoge didn't really intend to keep a pet; she already had quite a few small animals around her.
She smiled and said, "Let me see how things go first." Then she added politely, "I'm so sorry to have bothered you."
The old squad leader quickly waved his hand: "No, no, we don't need to bother you. We don't have any training tasks this afternoon."
As they spoke, the two had already arrived at the military dog kennel.
At a glance, you can see a large, dark blue wolfhound lying listlessly on the clean ground.
It was large and robust, but after only three days without food, it was already noticeably thinner.
The soldier next to it, named Xiao Zhang, was tenderly stroking its fur while muttering complaints in a tearful voice.
Lu Qiaoge pretended not to know and asked, "This wolfhound is really majestic. What's wrong with it? Is it sick? Do you need me to contact a veterinarian you know to take a look?"
The old squad leader was about to nod, but then he thought, he couldn't very well tell the truth that the dog was going on a hunger strike because it had clearly won a fight with a big mongrel.
He still doesn't understand what the general is thinking.
So if the general understood, wouldn't he be even more agitated?
So he mumbled, "If you could recommend a good veterinarian, I would be very grateful."
Lu Qiaoge nodded: "Don't worry, I'll contact you when I get back."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhang, who was standing nearby, quickly expressed his gratitude.
At this moment, the large wolfhound seemed to be attracted by Lu Qiaoge's voice, and raised its head to look at her.
For some reason, after glancing at it once, it stared at it intently for a moment, even trying to raise its neck slightly.
Actually, it wasn't so weak that it couldn't move. Military dogs that train in the mountains year-round are naturally able to withstand hunger and thirst. Its current state is purely due to low spirits.
But for this large wolfhound, which, though lacking intelligence, is extremely perceptive of human nature, emotions are sometimes more important than physical health.
The old squad leader said from the side, "The kennel next door has a few puppies that were born this year. Director Lu, would you like to go and take a look?"
Lu Qiaoge, however, showed great interest in the large wolfhound in front of her: "This dog is so energetic, I want to see how majestic it looks when it stands up."
As she spoke, she naturally walked towards the large wolfhound, and even squatted down and gently placed her hand on the top of the wolfhound's head, much to the surprise of the old squad leader and Xiao Zhang.
The old squad leader's heart tightened. He was about to speak up to stop the dog, fearing it might hurt the guests, when he saw that the originally listless "General" only paused for a moment, and then, involuntarily and with a touch of affection, rubbed its big head against Lu Qiaoge's palm!
Xiao Zhang, standing next to him, stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
This "General" was someone he had raised himself, and he was the one who named him. He had the deepest affection for him, but just now he had been ignoring him. Yet now he was being so gentle and affectionate to a stranger!
The old squad leader and Xiao Zhang exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves: It seems that this young factory director Lu is naturally attractive to animals.
Lu Qiaoge didn't pause, her fingers gently stroking the thick fur on the wolfhound's neck.
The large wolfhound did not resist at all, its wet eyes filled with confusion, yet also seemed to hold a hint of barely perceptible dependence as it looked at Lu Qiaoge.
Lu Qiaoge listened intently, as if she could catch a faint, intermittent fluctuation of thoughts, but it was blurry and difficult to discern.
Is this wolfhound about to gain sentience?
Lu Qiaoge's heart stirred slightly.
But regardless of whether or not she has developed sentience, Lu Qiaoge still has to intervene.
Huang Huang, feeling wronged, said to Lu Qiaoge, "Little master, you should still try to persuade it. If it keeps going like this and it dies, I'll feel guilty. I just wanted to play with it, who knew it would take it so seriously?"
(End of this chapter)
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