"Now that you mention it..."
"That could be it."
"My dog at home suddenly got really aggressive once, but it was actually because he wasn't feeling well..."
The doctor arrived soon afterward.
The older staff member stayed by the door and didn't enter the room.
The doctor expertly examined the red-eyed python.
The old woman stood to one side, nervous and worried.
Qian Qian...
"There's nothing wrong with her."
The doctor stood up.
"She's in great health."
The doctor gently patted the red-eyed python's body.
A smile appeared on his face.
For a python her age, Qian Qian was in excellent condition.
"Really?"
The old woman's heart leapt with joy.
Her eyes lit up.
Of course she was overjoyed that Qian Qian was healthy.
That meant Qian Qian could stay by her side for a long time.
Yes.
She had to take good care of herself, too.
She would do her best to stay with Qian Qian for a few more years.
"Of course."
The doctor smiled and nodded.
To be honest, when he arrived and learned he was here to examine this red-eyed python, he had been surprised.
As far as he knew, the red-eyed python had always been in great health.
Had something suddenly gone wrong?
He examined her carefully for a long time.
But then he found...
Huh.
There wasn't a thing wrong.
He was relieved, but also couldn't help feeling a little wistful.
It had been a while since he'd last examined the red-eyed python, but she was still in as good shape as ever.
The doctor looked at the old woman, then glanced around.
His colleague had called him over in a panic and hadn't explained anything, only saying there was a python he needed to examine.
He'd