Her house was originally divided into two rooms, half bedroom and half kitchen, the space was only so big, just enough for one person.
After looking around, I turned my attention outside. If the house wasn't an option, there was always the outside. Couldn't such a big yard support one or two puppies?
The weather is nice and warm outside now, so there's no need to worry about getting cold.
With that thought in mind, I decided to simply stop agonizing over it, turn around, and head straight for Uncle Liu's house.
"Uncle Guangming, can you build me a big doghouse?"
Just now, Uncle Liu came back, went into the house, took out the white bread he hadn't finished eating, and then turned around and went out. Coincidentally, he didn't see it.
Seeing that it's simple makes me quite happy.
"Jian Zhiqing, you're back?"
I peeked out the door, but didn't see my dad. I didn't think much of it. Every time my dad came back, he would take the precious cow back and settle it in before he would come back. It wasn't strange.
How big of a doghouse do you need? Are you getting a dog?
Your place is a bit too remote. It would be good to keep a dog there; it can guard the house and keep you company.
How big is your dog? Let me see what size kennel I need.
"Haha... Uncle,"
The old lady and her daughter-in-law came out of the back garden, followed by a smiling, rosy-cheeked little flower. After hearing half a sentence, the old lady picked up the conversation.
"What kind of nest are you making? Xiao Jian, what are you going to raise? Chicks?"
Each of you educated youth is allowed to raise two chickens. They don't need to be too big; just enough for two chickens to move around in. Once they're older, you can let them out. Keeping them confined all the time will discourage them from laying eggs.
Halfway there, the two of them suddenly went their separate ways, stopping for several seconds before Liu Guangming said helplessly,
"Mom, it's not a chicken coop. They didn't say they wanted to raise chickens."
You've interrupted me so much, I've forgotten what I was going to say.
Even the simplest thing made me laugh.
"It's alright, Third Grandma. I don't raise chickens. I want to raise a puppy so it can keep me company and watch over the house when it grows up. That's why I asked Uncle Guangming to help me build a doghouse."
"You keep a dog? That makes sense."
Your house is the same; it's too far from the village, so you can't hear anything if something happens. It's also so close to the mountains. Even a dog could run errands and deliver messages for you.
"Well, I haven't thought that much about it. I just need someone to look after my house and keep me company. Otherwise, I'm all alone."
Dog kennels are easy to make, especially in rural areas. Most people don't bother to make a dog kennel as elaborately as they do with Jian Dan; any unused basket will suffice.
Liu Guangming had all the materials readily available. After asking about the size, he pieced together several thick boards, nailed them together, and left an arched doorway. Due to Jian Yiqiang's strong request, the base was high, and several layers of tattered oil paper were nailed on top.
Liu Guangming was also a meticulous person. He took the simple things to heart and even smoothed out the burrs after nailing them all down.
"How is it? See if there's anything else that doesn't work, and I'll fix it for you?"
Rural people don't pay so much attention to such things. Even their own children are raised in a rough and free manner, let alone dogs. Unlike raising chickens, which can at least lay eggs, dogs are only good for guarding the house. The main reason is that there is not much food available at this time of year, and no one wants to raise something that doesn't pay for anything.
Many people like dogs and know that they can guard the house, but the premise is that they can afford to keep them. Even village chief Liu Jiaxiang doesn't quite meet this basic requirement.
While Liu Sanye was simply carrying the newly made doghouse home, he was also leisurely driving his old ox into Liujiatun.
Liu Jiaxiang was quite surprised.
"Third Uncle, what brings you here?"
He and Liu Weimin had known each other for many years, and his impression of Liu Sanye was that he wouldn't visit unless there was a reason, especially since Liu was considered an elder and was used to speaking directly.
"How many of your bastards do you have left?"
Liu Jiaxiang's eyes widened.
"Third Uncle, you still care about my dog?"
"Just tell me how many you have left?"
Even Liu Sanye didn't hesitate to tell him that he wasn't even full himself, yet he had to feed several other mouths.
"Don't let you feed this little puppy to death."
"you!"
Liu Jiaxiang wanted to refute, but when he thought of his hungry, crying babies at home, he couldn't bring himself to say it.
Uncle Liu is right. Liu Jiaxiang loves dogs. A few days ago, he had a litter of puppies, but only four survived. And most importantly, the mother dog is skin and bones, on the verge of death, and has no milk at all!
He had been the village chief for so many years and had some savings, but he also had many concerns. His elderly mother was getting on in years and couldn't go hungry.
The child is still young and cannot be allowed to go hungry.
So he had to save his own food and secretly feed the puppies when his family wasn't looking.
But we're all family, so who wouldn't know that?
He was the village chief and the strongest man in the family, so he couldn't just endure this. In the end, his mother and wife, unable to bear it any longer, saved some of their own food to feed the dog. However, the dog was constantly whimpering from hunger, and the big dog was barely clinging to life. He still couldn't bear to see it suffer.
For the past few days, he hasn't dared to go home except for eating and sleeping.
Thinking about it, he squatted down, head bowed in frustration, and asked in a buzzing voice,
"Third Uncle, are you really going to raise it?"
"I won't raise it," the old man said decisively, adding before his anger could fully erupt.
“But someone has to support her. One of the educated youth who went up the mountain last time, the little girl who lives alone in that house at the foot of the mountain, she has to support her.”
Liu Jiaxiang thought for a while, and it wasn't until then that he remembered the lonely little house at the foot of the mountain. He couldn't help but wonder...
"Isn't that your village's sentry post? How come a little girl is living there?"
"Being so close to the mountain, if a wild boar comes down, won't it be the first one to get attacked?"
Master Liu coughed lightly, his expression strange, and waved his hand.
"That's a long story. That educated youth was somewhat skilled and could protect herself."
However, that place is really too remote. She is still a child and alone. There are times when she can't be found in the village. So, we thought of raising two to help look after the house and keep each other company. Isn't that a good idea?
When she mentioned it, I thought to myself, at this time of year, who would still be keeping such a thing? That's why we have to come to you.
bawl!"
Third Master Liu gestured towards the car.
"The food has been prepared for you. They said they would take several if you were willing to part with them."
Let me tell you, if that bastard goes to her place, there's no doubt about it, it'll be much better than staying with you.
Putting everything else aside, my stomach probably won't go hungry!
After a long silence, Liu Jiaxiang reluctantly...
"Is everything you're saying true?"
"Hmph! What do you think?"
Putting everything else aside, Master Liu's reputation is top-notch.
"Anyway, I've delivered the message. So, are you saying you'd rather watch them starve to death than let go, or what?"
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