Adorable Pet Daily Life Ch. 122

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He spoke slowly, clearly, and in a very organized way. It made him easy to talk to.

Shen Luo said, "I see. Totally understandable. What are you hoping to do with this visit?"

Qiao Zhenmian started explaining the plan for the upcoming issue. Shen Luo's part would include an interview and a piece written by him about his thoughts and experiences. They also wanted to feature the award-winning animals at the hospital, with a short write-up and a clear front-facing photo of each one.

"The editor-in-chief said you'll definitely be well paid for this one."

Shen Luo's reputation had gotten around—people knew exactly what to say and how to say it to get him interested.

And it worked. Shen Luo was definitely interested. Urban Life was a high-end lifestyle magazine, printed entirely on glossy paper, with generous payment and a tasteful, artsy vibe. It was especially popular among white-collar workers. So yeah, money wasn't really a concern.

Shen Luo thought for a few seconds, then asked, "If they get too famous, would someone try to steal them or snatch them away?"

Qiao Zhenmian smiled, thinking this boss was kind of cute, and joked, "Of course not. Our city's pretty safe. Besides, from another angle, if your pets become famous, maybe they'll be stars someday."

Pet celebrities weren't uncommon—ranging from strays to rare breeds—and some of them even earned a decent income.

Actually, a few of Shen Luo's animals were already kind of well-known, though mostly in small circles. Shen Luo had always figured he didn't have enough backing to draw attention, so he kept a low profile. But this time... he was a little tempted.

Still unsure, he turned to Xiao Chuan and asked, "What do you think?"

Xiao Chuan answered without hesitation, "I think it's a great opportunity."

That settled it. Shen Luo nodded and said, "Alright then, I'm in."

Qiao Zhenmian gave Xiao Chuan a surprised glance. He hadn't expected this guy to have so much sway over Shen Luo.

He chatted a bit more with Shen Luo about things to watch out for and scheduled a draft review three days later, then left.

Shen Luo let out a long sigh. "Being a literary type is really tough."

Xiao Chuan couldn't help but laugh. "How much work is it really? And you're already calling it tough."

Shen Luo started ranting about how demanding the editor-in-chief was. "I rack my brains writing each piece. I revise it three times before I even send it in. Then after I submit it, they make me revise it three more times before it goes to print. I've never put this much effort into an essay in my life."

Xiao Chuan didn't follow up on the complaint. In fact, he figured this might turn out to be a great opportunity for Shen Luo.

After venting a bit, Shen Luo felt a little better and started thinking about how he was going to approach the article.

Xiao Chuan comforted him, "If you're not sure what direction to take, I can help you look over the draft."

Shen Luo's eyes lit up instantly. "Really?"

Xiao Chuan had never mentioned his academic background, but just by looking at him, Shen Luo could tell he was the intellectual type.

Xiao Chuan nodded. "Of course."

But what Shen Luo was actually thinking was—Finally! I have a legit excuse to go bug Xiao Chuan! Wahahaha...

After sending Qiao Zhenmian off, Zheng Jiamei finally told Shen Luo about Shunfeng. "I didn't dare let him out today. Ethan and the others weren't around, and I was worried he'd run off and not find his way back."

Shen Luo nodded. "Good call. Better safe than sorry."

Wang Bo also found a moment to report to Shen Luo, "The cat's wound is healing well. As long as we keep taking care of her, it shouldn't be a problem. The hedgehog's eating normally again too. I'd say she's going to give birth in less than ten days."

Shen Luo had been so busy he could barely keep track of himself, let alone check on the mother hedgehog. He had only asked about her in passing. After finally going to see her, he said, "Alright, I'll find some time tomorrow to set up a nesting spot for her."

Hedgehogs had similar birthing habits to cats. They needed a dark, hidden place, and newborn baby hedgehogs couldn't be watched too closely—let alone touched. If the mother caught the scent of humans on them, she might "reclaim" them, which was just a nice way of saying she'd bite them to death like a cat might do with her kittens.

Before giving birth, the mother hedgehog would be all round and lazy, curled up in corners, barely moving. But as long as she could deliver safely, that was all that mattered.

The owl with the fractured bone had also nearly recovered. They were just waiting for Shen Luo to have time to start its rehab training. Once it could fly normally again, they'd release it back into the wild.

The owl was pretty well-behaved, too. It never struggled while injured, and even during recovery, it stayed obedient. If it wasn't allowed outside, it never tried to leave. It would just curl up quietly in a corner, and whenever Wang Bo came looking, it would poke out its head and stare at him with those big round eyes, looking ridiculously innocent.

What left Shen Luo speechless, though, was that now Brother Pi had learned to mimic the owl's "hoo-hoo" calls. It had sounded weird at first, but now it was getting more and more convincing—so much so that Shen Luo sometimes mistook it for the real thing.

Around evening, Shen Luo drove out to pick up all the animals from the exhibition. He had originally planned to go see Jin Guodong, too. Even though he hadn't needed any favors lately, he still wanted to thank him for personally convincing him to join the event. It had been a great experience, and he even made tens of thousands in prize money.

When Ethan and the others got back, the hospital got lively again. No chickens flying around, but definitely plenty of dogs bouncing everywhere.

That night, Shen Luo first made a huge pot of good food for the animals, making sure every one of them got a big bowl. Then he went into the kitchen and whipped up a few dishes for the people, too.

Zheng Jiamei and Wang Bo saw what was happening and quickly decided to stay for dinner. The boss didn't cook often, so when he did, you definitely didn't want to miss out.

It was kind of funny—Shen Luo and Wang Wei had pretty similar upbringings. No one to take care of them growing up, always having to rely on themselves. But Shen Luo had somehow become a great cook, while Wang Wei had never improved one bit. Maybe Wang Wei's cooking skills were like Zheng Jiamei's math—doomed to stay the same forever.

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