Adorable Pet Daily Life Ch. 92

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Zheng Jiamei defended herself. "I just meant he found his real family. Of course he doesn't have to come back anymore. What else could I mean?"

Xiao Chuan said, "I came back to see you guys."

Wang Wei and Wang Bo were also really happy to see him. Even though they knew Xiao Chuan came from a pretty high-status background, he didn't seem all that different from before. That whole "rich heir" thing only ever came out of Shen Luo's mouth, so everyone still thought of Xiao Chuan as the same warm, down-to-earth guy.

Shen Luo tossed the account book straight at Xiao Chuan. "Since you're here, do the math for me. Every time I try after you've done it, my head just hurts."

Xiao Chuan didn't call him out for being lazy. He just sat down with the book and started flipping through it.

The pet hospital felt like it had gone back to its usual peaceful and calm self. Shen Luo really wished days like this would never end. But life rarely went the way you want—eight or nine times out of ten, it didn't. By evening, Xiao Chuan said he'd have to drive back the next day.

At that point, Shen Luo didn't feel angry anymore. The guy was obviously super busy, and squeezing out a day to come here was already a big deal.

"I'll make time to come visit again," Xiao Chuan said.

Shen Luo forced a smile. "Don't worry about it if it's inconvenient. Your work matters more."

Shen Luo's work affected the lives of tons of cats and dogs. But Xiao Chuan's work affected the lives of actual people. He couldn't be selfish about that.

Surprisingly, Xiao Chuan reached over and patted his head. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Our group is thinking of expanding into B City, so I'll be coming around here more often."

That put Shen Luo a bit more at ease. "Good."

Xiao Chuan smiled. Shen Luo might have a sharp tongue, but he had a soft heart. Compared to those backstabbers who were sweet on the outside and rotten inside, he was way more likable.

That night, Shen Luo couldn't help but bring up the pet showcase event. "Do you think I should go? I feel like it'd be good in a lot of ways, but also kinda troublesome."

Xiao Chuan asked, "Is it a legit event?"

"Seems legit. You know Xiao Xiangyuan Real Estate? They're the organizers."

"Oh? How'd you find that out?"

Shen Luo pulled out the materials. "The CEO gave me this himself. Remember last year, right before New Year's, we took the dogs to donate blood? His dog was one of them. He even came by to thank us in person—really liked Zhentian."

Xiao Chuan took the papers and picked up the sleek black-and-gold business card. His feelings were kind of mixed. The Xu family had been planning to expand south, and B City was a key part of that. Xiao Xiangyuan had been on their radar as a potential partner. He'd been racking his brain on how to make a connection—and now, here it was, delivered straight to Shen Luo's door.

Xiao Chuan took a deep breath. "I know that guy. He's a sharp businessman—ruthless, even. But interestingly, he's got a soft side too. He's got a son who just turned eighteen. Said he won't consider remarrying until his son's grown."

That clearly meant he was worried a stepmother might mess up the kid's upbringing, so he didn't even think about bringing one into the picture.

"I figured as much," Shen Luo said with certainty. "You can tell from how he treats his dog."

Xiao Chuan said, "Then what are you still worried about?"

Shen Luo thought for a moment and replied, "The more noticeable you are, the more attention you attract."

That made Xiao Chuan laugh. "Relax. Didn't you say it yourself? Every pet has its own personality. The ones in your hospital are smart, sure, but there are plenty of smart animals out there. Once they're all in the same place, yours won't seem that special."

In other words, Xiao Chuan was telling him: You're overthinking it.

And Shen Luo had to admit, that kind of made sense. He spent every day with these animals, of course he thought they were incredibly special. Maybe, compared to regular pets, they were a bit smarter or more unique. But at a pet showcase, surrounded by all kinds of well-trained animals, they'd probably seem... just normal.

"Alright, I'll get ready and sign up then," Shen Luo said, making up his mind.

Xiao Chuan nodded. "Just don't go in with a strong desire to win. Go with a relaxed mindset—just treat it like an experience."

Shen Luo nodded. Xiao Chuan's words really settled his nerves. Even when Xiao Chuan said his pets might be ordinary, Shen Luo didn't feel offended at all.

That night, the two of them chatted for a long time before finally dozing off. The next morning, Xiao Chuan moved just a little, and Shen Luo instantly woke up.

"You're leaving?"

Xiao Chuan nodded. "I have a flight to catch today."

Shen Luo sat up. "Want me to walk you out?"

"No need," Xiao Chuan said. "If anything comes up, just call me. This is my personal number—any time is fine."

Shen Luo raised his eyebrows. Xiao Chuan offering his number like that definitely pleased him. So he had remembered. Shen Luo smiled. "You sure I won't bother you? Like, what if it's the middle of the night and you're, you know, in the middle of something exciting? Wouldn't a phone call kill the mood?" he teased.

Xiao Chuan gave him a helpless look. "What are you even talking about? I'm home by midnight, always."

Shen Luo really did assume that rich young masters lived like they do on TV—clubbing late into the night, getting tangled up in bed with someone till morning. But as the heir to a major family business, Xiao Chuan was nothing like a typical spoiled rich kid. His schedule was strict. Even if he had dinner parties, he'd never stay late. And he never touched the women people tried to throw at him—who knew what motives they might have?

Shen Luo couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. He was hoping to use the joke to test if Xiao Chuan was into women, but the guy hadn't taken the bait at all.

Xiao Chuan left without even having breakfast. Shen Luo stood at the door, staring off in the direction he'd gone. After a long while, he sighed. What am I doing, standing here like some stone wife waiting for her husband? So unlucky...

Since he'd decided to take part in the showcase, Shen Luo kicked off preparations with the whole hospital.

Most of the pets that competed in these events were purebred. Local strays—ordinary-looking cats and dogs—usually didn't make the cut. They just weren't distinctive enough. Shen Luo didn't care about pedigree, but in many people's eyes, it was all about looks.

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