"Oh dear, let me put it this way, his family can't afford to support him."
Look how skinny this dog is!
Even so, they're still stealing food from people's mouths?
We all share our food as a family, but his family feeds everyone, including the dogs. Look at the dogs, they're like this. Actually, his grandchildren aren't much better off; they're practically skin and bones too.
Simple didn't say whether to believe it or not, but these dogs, though thin, are really clean, and you can tell they've been taken very good care of.
"Third Master, are you sure he did it willingly? He clearly cherishes it dearly, how could he bear to part with it?"
"What can he do if he can't bear to see the dog starve to death? If this continues, not only will the dog starve to death, but people will starve to death too."
The old man drank his water and sighed. Although the weather was getting warmer, spending a whole day doing this was no easy task.
"When I got there, I realized that if we left them there, they would all starve to death in a few days."
I thought to myself, whether I raise these two pups or four, I'll raise them all, so I'll bring them all back to you. This big dog is just a bonus; if it survives, even better, it can work for you directly.
"If it doesn't survive, that's its fate. But if its offspring survive and grow up, they'll be able to protect you too."
She could accept the little puppies easily, but this half-dead big dog made her hesitate. It was skin and bones, with clearly visible ribs. If it weren't for its eyes, she would have given up.
"Third Master, if this big one doesn't survive, don't blame me, okay?"
The old man laughed immediately upon hearing this.
"No, no, that won't do. It's up to you."
I secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, I didn't get a retort.
Looking at the doghouse I just brought back this afternoon, and then at the dogs on the oxcart, I simply sighed.
"Third Master, who do you think should stay outside?"
I only dared to take in the dog because I heard it was starved.
After looking around, I found two bags of pet milk powder in the base, made a big basin of it, and put it in front of the new members. The little ones have very sensitive noses, and they went straight for it following the smell. If it weren't for Jian Dan holding them by the scruff of their necks, they would have buried their whole heads in the powder.
The smaller one drank its fill, while the larger one barely opened its eyes, slowly moved closer, took a sip, and then went to find its offspring before finally enjoying its meal.
Seeing that I could drink it, I felt half relieved.
She wasn't a miracle doctor, a veterinarian, or possessed a magical spring. In reality, aside from feeding it, she could only leave it to fate.
The next day, I simply cooked a pot of meat porridge, added a tiny bit of salt, and let it cool before serving it. This time, the big dog was much more proactive, watching the little dog finish eating before taking the initiative to finish the meal.
When Jian Dan returned from work with the others, the little ones were already rolling around the big dog, and the big dog's spirits had improved considerably. Jian Dan breathed a sigh of relief. Although it was said that life and death were irrelevant, it was still uncomfortable for her to leave lying down after entering her house, even if it wasn't exactly disgusting.
The old man was right. This big dog is quick to use its strength. Look, after only a few days of eating and drinking its fill, it can stand up and walk around the yard. It knows that Jian Dan is its owner, so it doesn't have any ill intentions. Even its pups, once they can stand up, are willing to come closer to Jian Dan.
After bringing the half-dead dog back, Liu Sanye felt guilty and was scolded by his grandmother. After thinking it over, he asked his son to make a bigger doghouse and send it over. He also went to check on it.
The main problem is that I haven't heard any complaints from Jian Dan these past few days, or even any news about the big or small dogs. The old man is getting a little restless. He's finally being enthusiastic, so I hope he doesn't do anything wrong.
The workday had ended, and many villagers were carrying machetes to go up the mountain to chop firewood, gather firewood, and dig for wild vegetables. When they saw him, they all greeted him. He nodded in response, but he was also quite nervous, wondering how the dog was adapting.
He wasn't worried about the little one; she was very adaptable. The main concern was the half-dead big dog. He was worried that if he softened his heart, he might cause trouble for the girl again. Thinking this, he quickened his pace.
Before even reaching the door, I could hear voices coming from inside, mixed with the barking of dogs of varying sizes.
“Jian Zhiqing, this puppy is so cute.”
“This is a serious matter. Your house is too remote, so far from the village. If you shout here, no one in the village can hear you. If something really happens, you'll have a hard time even finding someone.”
"Yes, yes, with these little guys around, your safety has improved a lot."
Simple and easy to laugh
"You guys are exaggerating! How big are they? Who's afraid of bad guys? Do you think I can rely on them to protect me right now?"
"They look pretty fierce when they bare their teeth."
"Hmm, cute but fierce, but not really dangerous."
"Oh dear, aren't they still small? Isn't that auspicious?"
I simply named the four dogs: Jixiang, Ruyi, Ping'an, and Jishun.
"Your coin doesn't represent good fortune, it represents peace."
Li Yan and the others burst into laughter.
“Jian Zhiqing, you really can’t count on them. Why don’t you try to rely on their mother first?”
Their mother, a big black dog, lay by the door of her kennel against the wall, gently stroking her fur.
Who would have thought that it, which was so hungry that it was skin and bones, would be saved by a bowl of milk powder and a bowl of meat porridge?
"Jian Zhiqing, how's Big Dog? Is he alright now?"
With a simple shrug,
"I don't know either, maybe?"
Li Yan was surprised.
"Didn't you say you would own a dog?"
Simple's eyes darted around, and he chuckled; the meaning was all too obvious.
“What I said that day was that I would get a dog, but it turns out that I was wrong. I was not being realistic, and I regret that.”
"You're really brave. I wouldn't dare to go in."
"Ha ha!"
"By the way, Jian Zhiqing, are you really not going to raise chicks? They're so cute with their fluffy feathers, really, feel them."
Simple, who wasn't interested, didn't approach and waved his hand in refusal.
"I can't do it, I can't do it. I know absolutely nothing about this. I'd better just take good care of my dog!"
"Haha, right, Jian Zhiqing, next time we go up the mountain, can you let them come with us?"
It's so simple and speechless.
"Aren't you overthinking this? They're not even a month old yet. What would you want them to do with that? Deliver food?"
That's right. Auspicious, good, peaceful, and lucky, he's barely a month old and he's already trying to steal someone else's mother away. Is that something he should be worried about?
Li Yan had become shameless, pestering her endlessly, but Jian Dan had no patience to explain. She simply pointed...
"It's fine for the little brat to run around aimlessly, but forget about anything else. Don't even think about anything else."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
