Adorable Pet Daily Life Ch. 64

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"You guys participated in a show on our station last time, and the results were great. The ratings and feedback were excellent, and even my old man watched it—he hardly ever does that! I actually wanted to buy your grey parrot, but my father didn't agree. He thinks you must have a strong bond with the bird since it's so well-trained, so I thought, if I could get one of its offspring, that would be great."

Everyone believed in the power of genetics.

Shen Luo had high hopes for Big Horn's offspring as well. Both birds were pretty intelligent. Big Beauty wasn't much of a talker, but she was very smart. Otherwise, she wouldn't have managed to keep Big Horn, a well-traveled and knowledgeable bird, under control. Big Horn was the smartest bird in the entire pet hospital, and compared to other smaller species like the rose-ringed parakeets or the pearl birds, they clearly weren't as easy to communicate with.

The deputy director spoke sweet words, but Shen Luo was immune to flattery after all these years—what kinds of sweet talk hadn't he heard?

"It's really fortunate for Big Horn to have caught your attention. Since you've already given us a heads-up, the bird is of course yours. But when the time comes, I'll personally deliver it, and Big Horn and Big Beauty will come along too."

"Why's that?"

Shen Luo said, "It's just so Big Horn and Big Beauty can get familiar with the area. Even though we're giving you the bird, it's not right for them to be separated from their offspring and not visit, right?"

The deputy director seemed to understand, "I see! That shouldn't be a problem. I'll talk to my old man about it."

Birds like pigeons have good memory, so if they're moved to a new place, they might still fly back. Parrots could do the same, but it would probably be better if the parents could visit.

The deputy director explained that his old man was getting up in years and had a few hobbies—growing flowers, raising birds. He wasn't so passionate about tea anymore, only caring about his Yixing teapot, which he had kept for decades.

The old man also had several birds, the most striking being a blue and purple macaw, which was very smart and well-loved. There were also a myna bird, a canary, and some colorful finches. The old man didn't care about their market value—he was just drawn to their looks. If the birds caught his eye, they'd definitely be well taken care of.

"Will those birds pick on the new ones?" Shen Luo asked, a little concerned.

The deputy director reassured him, "Don't worry. If things don't go well, my old man won't force it."

Shen Luo nodded but was still a bit uneasy.

The deputy director realized he'd said too much. He'd just wanted to mention the old man's experience with birds, but now it seemed like he'd made the boss nervous.

Shen Luo wasn't entirely at ease. Wherever there were new animals, there were always territorial disputes. But since he'd agreed to the deal, it was hard to back out now.

If things went badly, at least he could let Big Horn visit more often and check on how the offspring were doing. If things weren't going well, he could always bring the bird back.

After checking on the chicks, the deputy director felt reassured. The parrot would need to grow a bit more before it could be taken, so they'd have to wait a while.

As for the plan to send the chick away, Shen Luo had already talked it over with Big Horn and Big Beauty. Big Beauty didn't show much reaction outwardly, but she had been ignoring Shen Luo for several days. Big Horn, surprisingly, didn't make a fuss. He understood the hospital's rules—there wasn't enough space to take in too many animals at once—but he still felt very reluctant.

Sometimes, the way animals care for their offspring is something humans can't quite understand. Otherwise, a mother cat wouldn't kill her kittens, and a male lion wouldn't chase away his cubs. To humans, these actions seem cruel, but in the animal world, they're seen as perfectly normal. Big Horn and Big Beauty loved their children in a way that humans could relate to, so they were reluctant to send their offspring away. However, both parrots understood that a new owner meant a better life.

Recently, Shen Luo had been quite busy because he could see that Qiu Qiu was about to give birth. It was her first litter, and she had no experience. Plus, she was rather timid, so Shen Luo was worried that something might go wrong during the delivery.

Every time he saw Qiu Qiu, her belly swollen, hiding here and there, he felt helpless. Fortunately, Ah Chou was there to keep her company, so Qiu Qiu wasn't as panicked after facing some troubles. It reminded Shen Luo of when she first arrived—there was one time she got so scared that she ran right into the corner of the table and knocked herself unconscious. It took half an hour for her to wake up, and she looked so pitiful at the time.

Another group of elementary school students came by, and Shen Luo was much calmer now. Many of these kids were still very kind and pure-hearted, and whenever they found injured animals, they'd bring them in.

Sure enough, one of the students pulled out a cat from his backpack. But this wasn't just any cat—it was a large one, with burn marks on its fur, which was blackened in some areas.

"What happened to this cat?" Shen Luo asked.

The student lowered his head, nervously shifting his feet. "I saw someone hurting it while I was passing by the amusement park."

Shen Luo carefully examined the cat. There were marks on its body as if it had been bound, and its paws were still bleeding, showing clear signs of abuse.

This student seemed very introverted, so Shen Luo didn't try to lighten the mood but said, "Don't worry. We'll do our best to treat it."

The student nodded and suddenly looked up, saying, "You have to use good medicine. I... I'll pay for it."

"Of course, we'll try our best to heal it," Shen Luo replied.

The student said earnestly, "What I mean is, I want to take it home later."

Shen Luo asked, "Will your parents agree?"

The student lowered his head again, and Shen Luo understood—his parents likely wouldn't agree, but for now, the cat's injuries needed to be treated.

The cat was crying miserably, howling as if in pain. But it was indeed a beautiful cat. Its fur was short, and despite the burns, it was hard to tell much. However, its blue eyes were captivating—so beautiful, they shone brighter than any gemstone.

After treating the wounds, Shen Luo said, "Once you've spoken to your parents, come back to adopt it."

The student shook his head stubbornly. "I will definitely take it. You don't have to worry."

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