Chapter 72 Dudu
Northern Xinjiang is beautiful. After leaving Hemu, Xu Mo went to Kanas, Fuyun, and Baihaba Village. At first, she followed a local tour guide, but later, as she got more familiar with the area, she rented a car on her own. Although she had been away from home for a long time, Xu Mo still didn't want to leave.
During this time, Zhao Tingyu called her several times, asking where she was. She told him she was in northern Xinjiang, but didn't say where. Zhao Tingyu said he was currently interviewing a suitable candidate and that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the candidate could start work within this month. Xu Mo promised him that if the candidate was hired, she would return immediately to take over. Zhao Tingyu immediately hung up the phone.
Xu Mo knew that Zhao Tingyu was urging her to go back, but she really didn't want to go back. She even wanted to stay here for a while.
She did earn a lot over the years of work, but she was a person who had high demands on the quality of life. She wanted good food, shelter and shelter. She spent as much as she earned. When she left the institute, she didn't have much money left except for the compensation.
When I first lost my job, I was quite anxious, worried that I wouldn't be able to find a high-paying job like my previous one and maintain my previous standard of living. But after being unemployed for a while, I felt like I got used to it.
It’s not because I’m numb, but I’ve gradually realized that this era is really too competitive. It seems difficult to do anything, and the marginal benefits of hard work are too low.
So now, just lie down.
Just when she was asking the girl at the front desk of the B&B whether she could stay there as a housekeeper for a month, Xu Mo received a call from afar.
It was the young lady who had always helped her feed the cats at home. After leaving Guangzhou and coming to northern Xinjiang, she entrusted Dudu to her.
The young lady's voice was filled with obvious anxiety: "Mom Dudu, when will you be back?"
"What's wrong?"
"Dudu has been acting strangely these past two days, and he's not in a very good mood," the young lady said. "I'm at your house now, and he's been circling around my feet, not wanting me to leave. I see he hasn't eaten much these past two days, and he hasn't had a bowel movement."
Xu Mo was stunned for a moment, her voice trembling with the nervousness and fear she belatedly realized. Dudu had been her cat since she graduated and started working, and had been with her through many things. No one knew how much Dudu meant to her. "I'll book a ticket and come back right away. Could you please take it to a nearby hospital for me?"
"Okay... I'll send you the location when I get there."
After getting off the plane, Xu Mo took a taxi straight to the hospital. She wasn't a completely emotional person, but perhaps it was her sixth sense that was playing tricks on her. She couldn't help but wonder, what had happened to Dudu? What was wrong with him? He'd always been healthy. This wasn't the first time she'd been away, so he should have been used to her being away. The person who'd come to feed him was someone he'd always known, so he had no reason to be stressed. So, why was this happening?
The driver carefully observed her through the rearview mirror. When she covered her face and collapsed, he couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with you? Did something happen?"
Xu Mo closed her eyes and wiped away her tears: "Nothing, please drive faster."
The driver stepped on the accelerator: "Okay, don't worry."
Xu Mo took out a tissue from her bag and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. It was already dark, the street lights were speeding by, and WeChat vibrated a few times. The person who sent Dudu to the hospital said that Dudu had vomited blood. The doctor said that his symptoms were liver and kidney failure. He was being rescued, so he should be mentally prepared.
Xu Mo's eyes went dark and she almost fainted.
The young lady who came to feed the cat had something to do and could not stay in the hospital. Xu Mo was still stuck in traffic, so she called Zhao Tingyu.
The phone rang only twice before Zhao Tingyu picked up: "Momo."
Xu Mo: "Zhao Tingyu, where are you now?"
"I'm home." Zhao Tingyu heard the strong nasal tone in her voice and sat up from the bed. "What's wrong?"
“…”
Seeing that she didn't speak and could faintly hear sobbing, Zhao Tingyu got out of bed and spoke in an even more anxious tone: "What's wrong with you? Did something happen in Xinjiang? Send me your location and I'll come find you."
"I'm back in Guangzhou..."
Zhao Tingyu was stunned for a moment: "Back to Guangzhou?"
He was delighted: "Have you gotten off the plane? I'll come pick you up?"
"Can you go to RP Pet Hospital now? The branch near my home..." Xu Mo felt a lump in her throat and it was difficult for her to say the next sentence, "Dudu might not be able to make it anymore..."
Zhao Tingyu's expression grew serious. Although Dudu was just a cat, he had been with Xu Mo since she graduated from university. Xu Mo had raised him when he was two months old, and it had been almost six years now. To Xu Mo, he was more than just a pet; he was like a family member.
Zhao Tingyu comforted her: "I'll be there right now, don't worry. This isn't the first time Dudu has been sick. Doesn't he get gastroenteritis every year? He'll be fine after going to the hospital and getting some medicine. Don't worry."
Xu Mo closed her eyes: "This time it's not just gastroenteritis, it's vomiting blood."
Zhao Tingyu was stunned for a moment: "Okay, I'll go over now, don't be afraid."
When Xu Mo arrived at the pet hospital, it was almost dawn. She got out of the car tremblingly and was afraid to push open the door of the pet hospital, fearing that once she went in, she would only see Dudu's cold body.
It was Zhao Tingyu who saw her first, opened the door and pulled her in. She looked up at him, and Zhao Tingyu said, "Don't worry, Dudu is back."
Xu Mo breathed a sigh of relief, and finally relaxed a little. She asked, "Where is Dudu?"
Zhao Tingyu brought her to the clinic. Xu Mo saw the kitten dying in the cage and called out to it, "Dudu."
The kitten's ears twitched and it cried weakly.
Xu Mo looked at it dying and felt so heartbroken that she could hardly breathe.
When I left home, it was full of energy, but now it can't even lift its eyelids.
Zhao Tingyu gently held her in his arms: "Don't worry, the doctor said it's fine now. I've arranged for you to be hospitalized for a while, and you'll be fine soon."
Xu Mo's eyelids moved: "Thank you."
"Dudu is also a kitten that I watched grow up," said Zhao Tingyu.
"Did the doctor tell me why it got sick?" Xu Mo asked.
Zhao Tingyu pursed his lips. The door clicked and a doctor in a white coat walked in. "Are you Dudu's owner?"
"yes."
The doctor handed her the report: "He had liver and kidney failure and was almost dead. Fortunately, he was brought here in time and was able to save his life."
Xu Mo clasped her hands together. She had survived the ordeal, her eyes filled with gratitude towards the doctor: "Thank you, thank you."
After a pause, she asked, "Why did Dudu become ill? What disease did he have?"
“How many cats do you have at home?”
"Only one."
"Has anything unusual happened recently? Did you take him out to play, or did he accidentally eat anything?"
Xu Mo pursed her lips and suddenly remembered something: "About a few months ago, I changed its food, but I also followed the seven-day food change rule..."
"What brand of cat food?"
"YL's." Xu Mo said, "I bought it at an offline pet store. He likes it, so I've been using it ever since."
The doctor frowned slightly: "YL? YL again?"
He shook his head. "There's something wrong with this brand of cat food. Haven't you been online lately? Many pet owners have posted about cats that died after eating this brand's cat food. You're lucky. Dudu has been eating it for so long and still managed to survive."
She was traveling during this period and really didn't go online much.
Xu Mo turned her head to look at Zhao Tingyu. Zhao Tingyu took out his mobile phone, searched for relevant posts, and handed it to her.
Looking at the suffering cat and the tearful cat owner in the post, Xu Mo's brows furrowed even deeper.
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