After a long pause, Liu Jiaxiang stiffly got up and sat on the oxcart.
Let's go!
"I'm already in this state, why would I keep them? Wouldn't that be a sin?"
Old Master Liu cracked his small whip, looking completely relaxed.
"It's good that you know. By the way, how's the old man? And what about Liu Gang?"
Liu Jiaxiang diverted some of his attention.
"Oh? Oh, that's good. I saw the father and son go into the mountains again yesterday. I think the old man is getting stronger and stronger. With someone following him, he doesn't say anything to us. Last month, the father and son stayed in the mountains for half a month. Can you believe how brave they are!"
Liu Sanye mainly wanted to ask about Dazhuzi's situation, and after hearing this, he felt relieved.
At his age, he's seen things clearly. These days, just being able to live a good life is enough.
Even though he was somewhat prepared for Liu Jiaxiang's bastards, the old man was still surprised when he saw it.
"How...how did he get so thin?"
The big dog was so thin it was skin and bones; its ribs were clearly visible with each breath, and its fur looked like dry fur hanging on its skeleton.
The little puppies huddled tightly under the big dog, whimpering softly from time to time, restlessly nudging around, their little noses sniffing everywhere, clearly looking for food.
Uncle Liu didn't have such a deep obsession with dogs, but even he was shocked to see this big dog, which was really on its last breath.
I couldn't help but sigh, what a tragedy, isn't this just from being hungry?
Actually, dogs can survive in the wild, but this one is starving and looks like an old woman. It's probably related to the fact that it's pregnant.
A helpless sigh.
What are you thinking?
He was speaking to Liu Jiaxiang, but he could also hear from the little heads behind the door that the breathing was heavy, but still quite weak.
Liu Jiaxiang also glanced back, closed his eyes, and said fiercely,
"If she doesn't mind, she can take them all."
The old man was taken aback for a moment, then looked him up and down.
"You're willing to part with it? Let me tell you, this isn't for me. I can convince other people to accept it, but you won't regret it afterwards."
He could tell that the young educated youth, Xiao Jian, liked dogs. These little ones were definitely fine. As for the big dog, he'd see how it went. If it was hungry, he'd feed it for a few days. If it survived, that would be good, since it was a ready-made strong young guard.
Liu Jiaxiang squatted down, reached out and gently stroked the big dog, handed it a water bowl and fed it some water, but it seemed weak and listless even when drinking.
"Third Uncle, do you think Big Black has suffered since it followed me?"
The big dog struggled to open its eyes, glanced at him, and the helplessness and pain in its eyes made Liu Jiaxiang's heart ache, and his eyes immediately welled up with tears.
"Third Uncle, let's go, take them all away, take them all away, anywhere is better than here, there's a way to survive."
He really loves dogs. He's been back for so many years and has never given up on them. He's been gritting his teeth and persevering all this time.
But conditions have really deteriorated in recent years, especially last year's drought, which nearly killed people in the village several times. Even the dogs couldn't find food, and he himself felt powerless.
After all, he's a grandfather with elderly parents and young children to care for, and he's also the head of the village. He couldn't bring himself to feed his own food to the dogs rather than help the villagers.
No matter how you look at it, a human life and a dog's life are still different.
However, these days, even if he stops raising them, is there anyone who can afford to?
He was even more worried that someone would be envious and make his treasure a piece of meat in someone else's mouth, so he dared not let it out.
Old Man Liu sighed, "This is the tragedy of being poor."
As soon as the grain was unloaded from the cart, the children behind the door had a bright look in their eyes.
"I was originally planning to have one or two babies, but I didn't expect so many, so I gave you twenty catties of cornmeal. I'll bring you the rest when I have time."
Master Liu was quite confident. Firstly, Jian Dan didn't really need these things. Secondly, and most importantly, he felt that Jian Dan would like these items, so he made the decision.
Liu Jiaxiang shook his head, looking at the big dog and choking back tears.
"Can I trade them for this food?"
"Alright, stop being so stubborn. If you don't eat, the whole family will starve to death because of you."
"All you've been doing all these years is this stuff. How many decent meals have you given our family? Don't you have any self-awareness?"
Taking advantage of his seniority, Uncle Liu spoke without any politeness.
"So what if you live with a dog? Your family has to stay with you too?"
Look at those children, how hungry they are! They don't even have the same energy as the other children in the village. And you still have the nerve to think about such trivial things?
So what? Even if you're the village chief, do you have to have your whole family with you?
What's wrong with the dog food they gave me? Is it heartbreaking? Or is it poisonous?
If you keep being so stubborn, the whole family will be driven crazy by you.
"Let me tell you, if you can ensure everyone has food to eat, enough to eat, and don't lose your conscience, then you're a good village chief."
He took a breath and continued,
"The same goes for dogs."
If you can give it a full meal and let it live well, then you've done nothing wrong.
If you can't do it, then don't force yourself to stay alive. Keeping it alive is better than anything else. It's not like you're handing it over to the enemy. So why are you being so stubborn? If you really want to go see it later, then go. It's not far, and they can't stop you from seeing it.
You, a grown man, don't pull this kind of stunt on me.
Hurry up and get it up here, I need to head back, it'll be dark soon.
"They'll need to make arrangements for us when we get back."
After being scolded, Liu Jiaxiang obediently helped the big dog and its family of five onto the oxcart.
As for resistance, that's impossible; where would they find the strength?
After all that commotion, the big dog lost half of its last breath and was in a daze, completely oblivious to the sadness of its former owner.
The old man showed no reluctance whatsoever; he packed up and set off.
"Alright, alright, let's go back."
Watching his old partner of many years leave, Liu Jiaxiang couldn't quite describe his feelings. When he turned around, he was stunned to see his grandsons smiling at the grain.
The simplicity was indeed somewhat unexpected.
"How come there are so many?"
Is this a surprise or a shock?
Although this little guy is skinny, he's still very fluffy.
"Third Master, are you sure it was voluntary on their part?"
These days, anyone who can keep a dog must be a dog lover, but even if a dog lover is giving away puppies, is it necessary to pack up the adult dog along with them?
Or is it a local custom?
For a moment, it was both simple and confusing.
Once he returned, the old man felt a little guilty. He had already made such a boast, and he didn't know how to cover it up.
Hearing this, he quickly replied,
"It's voluntary, don't worry about it."
"You'd even be willing to part with that big dog?"
Hmm, if I'm not mistaken, didn't that big dog just squint at her and look at how little she was breathing? Was she about to die?
When faced with a skeptical gaze, the old man started playing the victim.
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