Chen Zhenzhen certainly knew about those two puppies.
But she didn't expect that Duan Chan'er would actually adopt the two puppies, and what's more, the class monitor even named them?
Why did you name the dog you adopted, Zhang Zaowan?
What made Chen Zhenzhen even more unhappy was why Duan Chan'er's tone when inviting Zhang Zaowan to her house was so familiar and natural.
It feels like... Zhang Zaowan often goes to her house!
Even if they're neighbors, it's already this late at night, isn't it a bit inappropriate to have a boy your age come to your house?
And you're even wearing a nightgown!
Chen Zhenzhen felt a mix of emotions; Zhang Zaowan hadn't even been to her own home yet!
Her voice was tinged with bitterness. "I... I think I'll pass, I should probably go home now."
Duan Chan'er immediately noticed Chen Zhenzhen's subtle tone and instantly realized that her visit to Zhang Zhaomu that night had probably caused a misunderstanding.
I initially wanted to explain, but then I thought, Zhang Zhaomu and I are just friends, we have nothing to hide, so what's there to explain?
So she just smiled and said, " Chen Zhenzhen, it won't make a difference if you want to go back a little later."
"Indeed," Zhang Zhaomu said casually. "You went back even later than today before, what's the rush?"
Chen Zhenzhen really wanted to pinch Zhang Zhaomu hard because of his nonchalant tone.
"Okay." She could only nod; "Then I've bothered you."
"It's nothing." Duan Chan'er opened her bedroom door and gestured for her to come in.
"Do you need to change your shoes?" Chen Zhenzhen asked politely.
"No need," Zhang Zhaomu replied. "Her family isn't that particular."
Chen Zhenzhen: "?"
No, did I ask you?
What's the meaning behind your host-like behavior?
Duan Chan'er's expression was also a little subtle. The class monitor was really... to the point of being unbearable.
She quickly changed the subject, saying, " Chen Zhenzhen, would you like something to drink?"
"No need to trouble yourself," Chen Zhenzhen said sullenly, sounding a bit down.
"Let me pour you a drink, since this is your first time visiting my home." Duan Chan'er went to the refrigerator, took out a bottle of orange juice, and then took three disposable cups, pouring the juice into each one.
Zhang Zhaomu had already reached the doghouse in the corner and exclaimed, "Huh? It really opened its eyes! The little thing's eyes are quite bright."
" Chen Zhen, come quick! This is September, and the little one next to it is called Barbecue."
Chen Zhenzhen walked over and glanced inside.
"How is it? Isn't it cute?" Zhang Zhaomu poked September, and the puppy immediately let out a whimper and shrank back to the side, looking bewildered.
These baby animals are so cute...
However, the thought that Zhang Zhaomu and Duan Chan'er had found the dog together, and that the two of them might often squat side by side next to the doghouse, playing with it together, suddenly made Chen Zhenzhen feel that it wasn't cute anymore.
Hmph, two ugly things!
She said sourly, "I don't think there's anything cute about it."
"I remember there was a time when you weren't particularly fond of animals, right?" Zhang Zhaomu paused for a moment. "You even had a cold war with your mom for several days because you wanted to keep a dog at home."
"That was before!" Chen Zhenzhen retorted angrily. "I'm all grown up now, is it wrong for me not to be interested anymore?"
"Why are you suddenly breathing out?" Zhang Zhaomu raised an eyebrow.
Chen Zhenzhen: "You're the one who's breathing on me! You wanna bite me?!"
"If you dare bite me, I'll let September bite you!" Zhang Zhaomu gently picked up September, pinched her two little paws, and made a clawing motion.
"Class monitor, stop fooling around. You can't teach September to bite people." Duan Chan'er walked over and handed the two of them orange juice. "I'll raise it to be a gentle little dog."
Her words eased the tension slightly. Chen Zhenzhen took the orange juice, thanked her, and took a small sip.
Damn, was this brand of orange juice ever this sour before?
"I wonder when the Barbecue will open its eyes." Zhang Zhaomu was still immersed in the joy of teasing the two little ones.
"It shouldn't be too long," Duan Chan'er said with a smile. "Generally speaking, puppies open their eyes between one and two weeks. Barbecue's constitution is indeed a little weaker than September's."
"By the time Barbecue opens its eyes, September will be running around everywhere." Zhang Zhaomu placed September Barbecue Barbecue, who couldn't see anything yet and immediately let out a whimper of resistance.
" Barbecue is already weak, and you're still bullying it." Duan Chan'er laughed and scolded, "No wonder September also likes to bully Barbecue every day, they're both so mean."
Zhang Zhaomu chuckled, "The strong should ruthlessly humiliate the weak!"
Duan Chan'er scoffed, "Nonsense! I'll protect the Barbecue! And you're not allowed to bully it again!"
Standing to the side, Chen Zhenzhen listened to their conversation and felt extremely uncomfortable.
I feel like an outsider, like I shouldn't even be here.
She finished her orange juice in one gulp, stood up, and said, "The dog has seen it too, so I'll head back now."
Zhang Zhaomu glanced at her, then reluctantly withdrew his hand from the Barbecue and stood up as well.
"Alright, Duan Chan'er, we'll be going now," he said.
"Okay." Duan Chan'er glanced at Chen Zhenzhen and nodded.
As the two stepped out of the room, Zhang Zhaomu saw Chen Zhenzhen walking downstairs in a daze and immediately grabbed her.
"What are you doing?" Chen Zhenzhen glared at him.
"You've been acting a little strange since just now." Zhang Zhaomu asked seriously, "What's wrong?"
Chen Zhenzhen avoided eye contact. "It's nothing!"
"Stop messing around." Zhang Zhaomu sighed, "Do you think I don't know you? I can tell what you're going to say the moment you bend over!"
"You're the one sticking your ass out, you're the one about to fart!" Chen Zhenzhen said, her tone displeased.
"It's just a rough but meaningful analogy," Zhang Zhaomu said.
"Don't think I didn't notice. Ever since Duan Chan'er knocked on the door, you've looked unhappy. You even suddenly wanted to leave. Normally, you should be more excited to see the puppy than I am."
Chen Zhenzhen pouted, feeling a little wronged.
"What am I supposed to do if I don't leave?" she said sullenly.
"Since you're having such a good time chatting with them, it doesn't matter whether I'm there or not."
Zhang Zhaomu hissed reflexively, staring at Chen Zhenzhen with a face full of suspicion.
"Wait a minute, Chen Zhen, your tone... is very classic!"
"It's practically like she's jealous!"
Chen Zhenzhen was startled and quickly interrupted Zhang Zhaomu: "How could that be? You're overthinking it!"
She blurted out, "I just... I don't like being disturbed while I'm studying!"
"No," Zhang Zhaomu shook his head. "That reason isn't sufficient."
" Chen Zhen, even if I'm slow-witted, I'm not so slow as to not notice something like this."