Daily Life in the Pet Shop Ch. 102

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"No, it's about Peanut. Peanut's already grown—how can Melon Seed still carry it around? Melon Seed doesn't even look that much bigger. How is it strong enough to hold Peanut? And wouldn't Peanut feel uncomfortable being carried like that?" Du Qianze had wanted to ask this question for a while but had always forgotten. Seeing Melon Seed carrying Peanut again brought it back to his mind.

"Ah, this..." Zhou Chongwen paused for a moment, then said, "It's not really something you can explain with science, but it's also not that complicated. Melon Seed has been taking care of Peanut since it was little—carrying it around from a young age until now. It's just used to it, so it doesn't feel heavy.

"And the same goes for Peanut. It's been carried by Melon Seed since it was small, so it's gotten used to it too. It doesn't feel uncomfortable—it probably finds it comforting."

After Zhou Chongwen watched Melon Seed and Peanut leave, he suddenly turned to Du Qianze and said, "Do you want to change your boss? If you can't stay with Chi Rui, you could try joining Ning Feng's studio. He's always looking for talent, and he once said you're a promising prospect. If you go, he definitely won't turn you away."

"Forget it, I'll take a break for a while. I haven't given myself a proper holiday in a long time," Du Qianze said, stretching. After the days when he was sidelined, Du Qianze had accepted almost every offer that came his way, never allowing himself a serious rest. A vacation would do him good. Besides, he had already told Chi Rui clearly that he planned to go home for a visit within the next six months. Accepting new work now would feel like deceiving Chi Rui.

"If one day you feel like you can't keep going, remember to come to Fang Yi. Yi. With his Naima, even Ning Feng values his opinion. If you don't want to work, just stay here—he definitely won't drive you away. With so many cats and dogs around, adding one more person won't hurt." Zhou Chongwen laughed heartily. "Hahahaha... Seriously, I've never seen anyone as blind as you."

After hearing Zhou Chongwen's words, Du Qianze was speechless. He thought his judgment was fine—Fang Yi was the best person he had ever met, someone who had single-handedly created this dreamlike place.

After Zhou Chongwen left, Du Qianze picked up a cat from nearby, cradled it in his arms, and gazed at the sky with an artistic melancholy, mourning his hard and endless secret love.

The wind blew gently, and the small animals in the yard basked quietly in the sun. A dog ran up to Du Qianze's feet, looked up at the sky for a moment, then wagged its tail and left. Du Qianze smiled softly. In such a peaceful environment, he could stay forever, even if it meant being the dedicated caretaker for all the animals.

Suddenly, Du Qianze's phone rang in his pocket, startling the cat in his arms, which jumped down and ran away.

"Hello?" The caller was unfamiliar, likely another salesperson, and Du Qianze answered absentmindedly.

"Xiao Du, my No. 2 is sick. Where is Fang Yi's pet shop? I want to bring No. 2 for a check-up." The voice on the other end was old and unfamiliar, but Du Qianze quickly recognized it—it was Huang Baiqi.

"What's wrong with No. 2?" Du Qianze asked, quickly providing the address.

"I got it, I'm nearby—I'll be there in a few minutes," Huang Baiqi replied hastily before hanging up. Hearing this, Du Qianze immediately rushed outside.

"Mr. Huang is coming. Xiao Yue, where's your brother?" Du Qianze looked around but couldn't find Fang Yi.

"My brother went out to feed the animals. Who is Mr. Huang? An actor? Is he famous?" Fang Yue chased after Du Qianze, curious. Anyone Du Qianze respectfully called "Mr. Huang" had to be someone important in the entertainment industry.

"Huang Baiqi—you probably don't know him," Du Qianze replied. It wasn't that he underestimated Fang Yue's knowledge of celebrities, but actors like Huang Baiqi, though highly respected in the industry for their acting skills, weren't popular among younger audiences.

"I know him. He was handsome when he was young, and his acting skills were decent. But... it's tough to give away his autographed photos—I don't even have one. If you meet him again, get two signed photos for me," Fang Yue said hesitantly. Even though it was hard to give away Huang Baiqi's autographs, his acting was impressive enough that there were surely people who would appreciate them. Better to be prepared.

Du Qianze shook his head at Fang Yue's words, wondering why she was so obsessed with autographs—always thinking about collecting signatures whenever he met a celebrity.

"It's all because of my brother," Fang Yue complained. "Naima picked up so many stray cats and dogs, and since he couldn't take care of them all by himself, I suggested that he give some of the animals away. Then, my brother dumped the responsibility on me.

"Back then, to find homes for the cats and dogs in the pet shop, I practically forced everyone around me to adopt the animals he rescued. People were so scared they avoided me and refused to stay in contact. Even people from other departments started making fun of me." Thinking back to those days, Fang Yue's eyes welled up with tears, her face full of sorrow.

"Later, I discovered that Weibo was a great platform, so I started posting adoption information there. But the pet shop didn't even have an official Weibo account at the time. I had barely any followers, and pet influencers rarely shared my posts. On top of that, there were just too many animals needing homes, and no one wanted to forward my messages.

"Then, one day, I found out that my brother actually knew Ning Feng. I asked him to get a few autographed photos from Ning Feng, and I posted on Weibo that anyone who adopted a dog would get an autographed photo. That post blew up, and I actually managed to give away more than a dozen dogs in one day. From that point on, I fell in love with autographed photos, and using them as rewards for adopting pets became a signature feature of our pet shop."

Fang Yue spoke in one long breath, feeling wronged as she recounted the past. It had been incredibly difficult back then—she had asked nearly everyone she met if they wanted to adopt a pet. Fortunately, things were much more organized now.

"You... really worked hard." Du Qianze reached out and gently patted Fang Yue's head. Fang Yue had helped Fang Yi a lot to get to where they were now.

"Hehe, my idol just patted my head—I won't wash it for two days," Fang Yue joked. Then she continued complaining, "I've really had it rough. I had just finished my college entrance exams, and my father told me I had to study veterinary medicine to support my brother. He didn't even ask for my opinion. Is he even my real father?"

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