A Few Stones

"It ate them ages ago and seems fine. It should be okay."

Cheng Dongxue learned that Mibai had sneaked the pills that afternoon. Since the dog was still begging Zhang Yang for food, she figured nothing could be wrong.

"Not necessarily. The medicine takes effect slowly. We need to take Mibai to the vet for a full examination and a CT scan."

Zhang Yang wasn't worried about the money. He'd been looking for a test subject, and now that Mibai had eaten the pills, a checkup would give him some confidence in the medicine.

If Mibai hadn't been a dog, Zhang Yang would have checked his pulse first to get an idea of what to expect.

But there wasn't enough time. Otherwise, they'd miss the stone auction.

"Xiao Xue, sorry for the trouble, but could you take Mibai to the vet tonight?"

Mibai was the joy of the household and Liu Mei's constant companion. They'd grown attached to him. Zhang Yang didn't want to lose a member of the family when he still had so much life ahead of him.

"Sure." Cheng Dongxue didn't refuse. She liked Mibai too. Then she turned to Lin Xiaofei. "Xiao Fei, come with me."

Cheng Dongxue wanted company, unaware that Lin Xiaofei and Zhang Yang already had plans that night.

"Xiao Xue, Zhang Yang's taking me to gamble on stones tonight. I want to buy one for my dad. Maybe two."

Cheng Dongxue looked to Zhang Yang for confirmation, and he nodded at once.

"Then I'm coming too," Cheng Dongxue said without hesitation.

Zhang Yang had all sorts of abilities, but Cheng Dongxue had yet to see or experience them all for herself. She couldn't pass up a chance like this, especially when there was no danger.

"All right. If you're all busy, I'll