As he spoke, he muttered, "If we get a female dog, it'll always feel like there's a lady living in the house. It'd be inconvenient to do anything."
Song Zhou smiled. "It's not smart enough for that."
"It's just an analogy."
Lu Ao and Song Zhou were both efficient people.
That Saturday, they drove out to pick up the puppy.
To raise this dog, Lu Ao had even specifically gotten a notebook and made relevant notes. From dog food and treats to a dog toilet, leash, and basic dog health knowledge, he had sorted through everything.
Even though he had not started raising it yet, he was no longer a complete novice.
The newly brought-home puppy was round and plump, covered in fluffy fur. Its belly was soft beneath a single stroke of the hand. When it saw Lu Ao's courtyard, it let out several immature barks, its watery eyes full of curiosity.
After getting the dog, Lu Ao was so excited that he could not put it down. Seeing how the puppy behaved, he rubbed its belly.
The puppy was somewhat uneasy upon arriving in Lu Ao's courtyard. It sniffed here and there, making soft snuffling noises through its nose.
Lu Ao opened a can of treats for it. After the puppy finished eating, it stretched out its pink tongue to lick the tip of its nose, then quietly found a corner and lay down.
Lu Ao carried it to the dog bed they had prepared in advance and stroked its soft belly. Turning to Song Zhou, he said, "This dog is so fat. How about we name it Chubby?"
The puppy beneath his hand barked, "Woof!" Its round eyes looked at them, as though it did not like the name.
Song Zhou crouched down and scratched beneath the