Daily Life in the Pet Shop Ch. 99

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"Well, I'll just treat it as a vacation. I'll go back and train those hamsters. Even if I can't act in shows anymore, I can always perform on the street." Hai Yang said sadly after leaving the company.

"Hai Yang..." Du Qianze didn't regret his choices, but he did feel sorry for Hai Yang. "Ning Feng plans to acquire Hua Ziyi's company and might need an agent. I can contact Ning Feng for you—you could consider working there."

Hai Yang was capable, and Ning Feng would likely hire him.

"No, I need a break. After all these years, I've lost my drive. If I had to work hard with those newcomers again, I wouldn't have the same passion. If you were replaced by a big star, it would be even worse. After all this time, I haven't met anyone in the entertainment industry with a better temperament than yours. I'd definitely end up arguing with others—it's better to retire with a good reputation." Hai Yang rejected Du Qianze's offer.

"Do you feel guilty?" Hai Yang turned and asked Du Qianze.

"A little," Du Qianze admitted.

"Don't keep that guilt bottled up," Hai Yang said, patting Du Qianze on the shoulder. "At a time like this, you should show it, you know? I heard there's a hot pot restaurant nearby with top-quality ingredients. A meal costs several thousand—why don't you treat me?"

"Okay," Du Qianze agreed without hesitation.

During the meal, Hai Yang became a bit emotional and insisted on getting Du Qianze to drink, leaving him confused by Hai Yang's sudden enthusiasm.

Du Qianze insisted on sending the drunk Hai Yang home first, then continued his taxi ride. But the taxi stopped outside a pet shop, saying it was the address he had given.

Du Qianze shook his head, unable to remember what he had said. Still, after the stress from Chi Rui, he felt the need to come here and calm down.

"What's wrong with you?" Fang Yi returned from somewhere, holding half a bag of cat food. He reached out to support Du Qianze, who was stumbling.

"Nothing... just a little dizzy," Du Qianze replied with a silly smile, completely shattering the composed image he usually maintained in front of Fang Yi.

The strong smell of alcohol told Fang Yi everything he needed to know. Without asking further, he dragged Du Qianze into the lounge, dropped him onto the sofa, poured him a glass of water, and told Fang Yue to keep an eye on him before heading to the backyard.

Half-asleep, Du Qianze listened to the noise outside as Chi Rui's words echoed through his mind— "Are you pursuing me?", "Then can I pursue you?", "Don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble.", "I asked your manager to convey my feelings before, which might have been a bit rushed. Can you accept my pursuit?"

Fang Yi visited Du Qianze several times and noticed that he wasn't sleeping well. He even found a blanket to cover him. It was strange—Du Qianze didn't seem like someone who would drink to drown his sorrows, at least not based on his usual behavior.

"Brother," Fang Yue quietly opened the door and called Fang Yi in a low voice.

"What's wrong?" Fang Yi asked, stepping out quietly.

"Naima picked up another dog," Fang Yue said, looking slightly embarrassed.

"Have you checked if it's domestic or stray?" Fang Yi asked skillfully.

"It's domestic, but there's a problem." Fang Yue shook her head and led Fang Yi to the back. Pointing at the puppy squatting on the ground, she said, "See for yourself."

Fang Yi put on gloves and examined the puppy thoroughly. He didn't find any physical issues. It was an Akita—well-fed and clearly domestic, likely just lost and found by Naima.

"There's nothing wrong with this Akita."

"That's not what I meant." Fang Yue shook her head again. "The dog won't listen to Naima and keeps running wild in the backyard. It's upset all the animals there. The cats are ready to team up and hunt it down. I closed the door, but it didn't help—I think they'll break out soon. You should have Naima calm the cats."

Fang Yue realized Fang Yi had misunderstood when he put on gloves, but since the check didn't take long, she waited until he finished to explain the real issue.

"It bit one of the cats?" Fang Yi asked, surprised. Akitas rarely attacked others, especially well-trained domestic ones. They were usually friendly unless provoked.

"No, but it came close. This Akita followed Naima inside and was brought to the backyard. The moment it saw the cats, it went wild—licking every cat it could find, so..."

Although the backyard cats seemed comfortable and docile, they were actually quite reserved around strangers—both people and animals. They only liked Naima and the small animals he brought home, but outsiders made them wary. For a dog they had never met to start licking them was an insult to their dignity, sparking chaos among all the cats.

"What went wrong this time? Doesn't Naima usually teach the new animals about the backyard rules? Didn't he explain things to this one?" Fang Yi was confused. The peace among the backyard's cats, dogs, hamsters, and squirrels was largely thanks to Naima's efforts. Most of the animals listened to him, and fights were rare. Fang Yi had always assumed Naima explained the rules to every newcomer, which had prevented large-scale conflicts for years.

"I don't know." Fang Yue shook her head. Naima was still trying to communicate with the Akita, barking at it persistently. However, the effort seemed futile, and Naima was growing anxious, pacing in circles.

"It must've gotten lost nearby. I'll take it and see if its owner is close. Naima, go calm the cats in the backyard." Fang Yi pulled Naima over and gave instructions.

Naima barked in response and ran toward the backyard. The Akita followed, barking a few times in return.

"Let's go." Fang Yi took the leash and led the Akita outside.

It seemed like the Akita was going out on the street for the first time—everything was new and exciting. Whenever it saw another dog, it would approach and sniff curiously, showing no intention of finding its owner.

After wandering for quite some time, the Akita finally stopped at the entrance of the park and started walking toward someone.

"Hello." A man in a suit approached Fang Yi and said, "Thank you for returning my dog."

The man's speech was stiff, making Fang Yi frown. "Japanese?" he asked.

"Hello, I'm Mitsui Aida." Mitsui Aida politely handed over his business card.

"Is this your dog?" Fang Yi asked. Although the Akita was friendly toward everyone, enthusiasm alone wasn't enough to prove ownership.

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