I searched for the nearest pet store beforehand.
Walking down the stairs side by side, Zhang Zhaomu said, "It only takes ten minutes by taxi, and they also offer pet medical services."
"Class monitor, you're so meticulous!" Duan Chan'er praised. "You seem like the kind of person who, if we went on a trip together, I could just focus on having fun and you'd have planned the whole itinerary."
"It's not that exaggerated," Zhang Zhaomu waved his hand.
He is actually a person who doesn't plan at all; it's just that under the guise of being " Refined," he always makes sure to prepare in advance before doing anything.
He asked, "But if you were to travel, where would you like to go?"
" Hainan, I guess," Duan Chan'er said without hesitation. "I love the seaside."
"I thought you'd prefer Yunnan," Zhang Zhaomu said, a little surprised. "Like Dali or Shangri-La."
"You think those places are more artistic, right?" Duan Chan'er said with a smile, "I also want to go to Yunnan, but it's because Yunnan is famous for its mushrooms. I've heard so much about the Boletus edulis and have wanted to try it for a long time!"
Zhang Zhaomu thought about it again and realized that Duan Chan'er was indeed not as artistic as she seemed.
He guessed, "So you like the seaside not because it's full of seafood, right?"
"That's right!" Duan Chan'er nodded, "I want to eat the kind that's just been caught and put directly into the pot! Just thinking about it makes it incredibly delicious!"
"... You really are a gluttonous girl."
"I call it a love of food," Duan Chan'er snorted lightly.
When they arrived on the first floor, they ran into Chen Zhenzhen and Wang Qianzi walking out of the classroom side by side.
Zhang Zhaomu waved his hand. " Chen Zhen!"
Chen Zhenzhen glanced at him, then her gaze fell on Duan Chan'er beside him.
"It's nice to see you again, Chen Zhenzhen," Duan Chan'er greeted politely.
"Hello..." Chen Zhenzhen felt that she and Duan Chan'er were not very familiar with each other, and she was a little uncomfortable with the other party's initiative. Moreover, she felt that her mind was a bit confused.
Why is Zhang Zaowan walking with Duan Chan'er?
Are they going out to eat together?
He always invites me to eat together. Could it be that just because I ignored him for half a day, he simply found a different dining companion?
How could you be so heartless and ungrateful? Zhang Zaowan, you deserve to die!
Thinking of this, Chen Zhenzhen was instantly enraged and glared at Zhang Zhaomu.
Zhang Zhaomu was a little confused, assuming the other party was still harboring resentment, and awkwardly asked, " Chen Zhen, are you going to eat?"
Chen Zhenzhen pursed her lips and ignored him.
Wang Qianzi, who was standing next to her, quickly chimed in, "Yeah, we're going to the cafeteria, want to come along?"
"Next time, definitely." Zhang Zhaomu said regretfully, "I have some things to do with Duan Chan'er at noon."
He looked at Chen Zhenzhen and said with a fawning smile, "But Chen Zhen, order whatever you want to eat! I'll reimburse you when I get back!"
I've never been so humble and subservient to someone before!
What's more, it's a treat made with real money!
However, Chen Zhenzhen's expression turned even uglier. She glared at Zhang Zhaomu and walked away without saying a word.
Wang Qianzi sighed, glanced at Zhang Zhaomu, then at Duan Chan'er, and said, "Then Zhenzhen and I will go first. See you next time."
Zhang Zhaomu also sighed.
Damn it, why didn't I realize Chen Zhenzhen was so hard to appease before? Isn't it normal for any conflict to automatically reset once one party takes the initiative to speak? Could it be because she's dressed as a woman that her true nature has become so effeminate?
Duan Chan'er's expression was a little subtle. She whispered, "Class monitor, how about I take the Barbecue and September to the pet store by myself? You can keep your friend company for a while?"
"No need, it's already agreed."
"She looks very angry," Duan Chan'er reminded her.
"I know," Zhang Zhaomu said, a little frustrated. "Looks like I won't be able to appease her this time without spending a lot of money. I'll take her out to eat this afternoon. If that doesn't work, I'll just buy her that Ahri skin she's always wanted."
Duan Chan'er: "... Class monitor, I feel like you haven't quite grasped what's causing her anger?"
"How could that be!" Zhang Zhaomu exclaimed without hesitation, "How could I not know Chen Zhen well?"
"What I mean is, do you want to explain to Chen Zhenzhen that we're actually just friends?" Duan Chan'er tried to be as straightforward as possible.
She could tell, of course, that Chen Zhenzhen's displeasure just now was definitely due to a misunderstanding of her relationship with the class monitor.
"Huh?" Zhang Zhaomu was taken aback. "What's there to explain? Chen Zhen doesn't care about that. She's angry for other reasons."
However, Zhang Zhaomu was too embarrassed to talk about what happened last night, so he glossed over it.
Duan Chan'er: "..."
Don't you really care? It's obvious she cares!
She suddenly felt a little amused and exasperated. It seemed that this class monitor really just considered her a close friend, to the point that he hadn't thought of anything more than that.
The class monitor is clearly quite mature in his dealings with others and seems to have high emotional intelligence, yet he's so oblivious in this area...
I don't know whether to criticize him for being too straight-laced, or to feel sorry that someone's sincere feelings were wasted.
"Alright."
Duan Chan'er didn't say anything more. She wasn't the kind of person who liked to meddle, and she wasn't really interested in other people's love and hate entanglements. If she hadn't already started to consider Zhang Zhaomu a friend, she wouldn't have even said anything to remind him.
Having ended the conversation, Zhang Zhaomu quickly put her slight frustration behind her.
He has always believed that one shouldn't be too troubled, as such negative emotions do not help solve problems at all. It's better to maintain an optimistic attitude. After all, problems that can be solved will eventually be solved, and problems that cannot be solved won't be solved no matter how much you worry about them. It's better to let nature take its course.
This is the way for a salted fish to make a living!
The two returned to their rented room, picked up the cardboard box, and immediately hailed DiDi ride-hailing service) to reach the pet store.
After explaining the situation, the shop manager seemed a little surprised and asked, "Are you still students? Are you really planning to raise them?"
"Yes!" Duan Chan'er nodded seriously, "I know that raising a pet will take a lot of effort, and I'm mentally prepared."
"Then I'll have the vet check them out first," the shop manager said. "They seem fine for now. Don't forget to come back in a while to get them vaccinated."
"Also, you can take a look at the dog food and various supplies in the store and prepare them in advance."
Duan Chan'er's desire to shop was immediately aroused.
"You should buy pet-specific goat milk powder; it's better than the kind you keep at home. As for dog food... prepare some in advance. Puppies wean relatively quickly; once they open their eyes, you can soak their dog food in goat milk and mix it with their food."
"In that case, I'll need to buy special dog bowls first, one set each for Barbecue and September! Pet shampoo, small towels, flea and tick treatment, disposable pee pads, fish oil... Wow, there are so many pet-related products! It seems like I need them all!"
Zhang Zhaomu: "..."
I know you're rich, but judging by this, are you planning to empty the entire pet store?
He cautioned, "There's no need to buy them all at once; they don't grow that fast."
"That's true, let's buy the necessities first." Duan Chan'er nodded in agreement. "Otherwise, we won't be able to carry them all back at once."
"Wow! What adorable outfits! Class monitor, you're an expert in this area, do you think this one or that one would be better?"
Zhang Zhaomu covered her face. "Stop it!"
"My expertise hasn't yet extended to the pet industry!"