Future Pet Shop

Chapter 324: Chapter 324: Let’s Go, Hah’Er, to See Your Children

’I’ll just open it and see. It would be perfect if I could just pick out a pet directly.’ But when Shen Yibin opened the shop, it proved he had been getting his hopes up. ’Since when is the Future Pet Shop so generous?’ All that was listed were pet accessories—things like medicine and cages.

’Pet accessories from the 22nd century can’t be that simple, can they?’ With that thought, Shen Yibin clicked on the page for a cat teaser wand. At first glance, it didn’t look much different from the ones he sold in his own shop, but when he read the description, he was stunned.

"Cat Teaser Wand. Price: 23,333.33 yuan!" ’Holy crap, is this thing made of solid gold or something?’ A single cat teaser wand cost more than Hah’Er. Shen Yibin was speechless. ’Oh, poor Hah’Er. To think that in the 22nd century, you’re worth less than a cat toy. You poor thing. I’ll make you something extra delicious tomorrow morning.’

’A cat teaser this expensive has to be special, right?’ Shen Yibin quickly scanned the product description: "This cat teaser wand is created using the latest biotechnology. It enhances the user’s bond with all feline species, instantly capturing their attention and inciting them to excitedly chase and pounce. Its length can also be adjusted to match the animal’s size."

’Oh, now that’s more like it! With this wand, I’ll be the king of all the stray cats in Yunzhong City. I don’t care if you’re Tom Cat or Garfield—before this wand, you’ll have no choice but to obey.’

’Okay, that’s worth the money. A high-tech product from the 22nd century, indeed.’ Shen Yibin nodded in satisfaction and swiped to the next item.

"Cold Medicine for Mammalian Pets: This product treats cold symptoms in all mammalian pets. Takes effect within twenty minutes of consuming one pill. Price: 555 yuan." Compared to the cat teaser wand, this was an absolute bargain.

"Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol Spray (Pet Edition): This product treats external bleeding injuries for all pets. Simply aim the nozzle at the wound and spray lightly. The mist will automatically stop the bleeding, promote healing, and stimulate skin and fur regeneration. The pet will be fully recovered to its pre-injury state within three days. Price: 2,888 yuan per bottle. Each bottle is fifty grams." The size was identical to a normal bottle of Yunnan Baiyao spray, but the effects and price were in a completely different league.

’This could actually be useful.’ Shen Yibin wondered if he should buy a bottle. The pets in the shop sometimes got hurt while playing, and it was always a huge hassle for him and the four girls who worked there to treat their wounds. Sometimes they even had to make a special trip to the vet. With this stuff, it would just be a matter of a few quick sprays.

"Eco-Simulated Pet Cage: This product can simulate the natural habitat of any pet, allowing it to feel right at home even inside a cage."

The cage came with not just a text description but also a short video. Shen Yibin clicked it open. He watched as a demonstrator placed a Green Iguana inside. A stream of data instantly appeared on the cage’s external display: "This pet originates from the forest canopies near streams in South America. It prefers high humidity and high temperatures. Therefore, the cage’s internal temperature has been set to 32–35 degrees Celsius during the day and 25–28 degrees Celsius at night. Humidity has been set to 60%–80% or higher."

And since Green Iguanas are arboreal lizards that spend almost their entire lives on branches, the cage’s interior began to transform. Thin rods slowly rose from the floor, weaving themselves into the shape of a treetop in the center. They changed color to the brown of branches and the green of leaves, with a few bright flowers occasionally blooming among them. At a glance, it looked no different from a miniature tropical rainforest. ’Cheeky would definitely love this, wouldn’t he?’

When the pet was swapped out for a sea turtle, the cage instantly sealed itself shut as the water level slowly rose from the bottom. According to the display, the water was perfectly formulated based on the characteristics of the seawater around the Great Barrier Reef where this particular turtle had grown up. The salinity and trace element content were identical. The center of the cage began to simulate a coral reef and seaweed, and the turtle started swimming around happily.

’Whoa, this thing is incredible! Maybe I should get one for Maphario? If I put him inside, would the cage start simulating the arid deserts and alpine meadows of Syria, Lebanon, and Israel? Although, knowing Maphario, he probably prefers orchards and farms, doesn’t he?’

But when he saw the price, Shen Yibin immediately recoiled. Even the small model, just big enough to house Maphario, cost several million yuan—more expensive than the average person’s house.

’Forget it. You can just keep living in the shop, planting flowers and fruit trees. Besides, Maphario seems happy enough as it is. There’s probably no need to buy him a cage like that, right?’

Shen Yibin continued to browse through a series of other magical products. Every single item was incredibly expensive, yet each seemed worth the price. He was practically drooling, wishing he could buy out the entire store. He kept looking until he was too exhausted to stay awake and finally drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, after waking up, eating breakfast, and getting some exercise, Shen Yibin returned to find Maphario and Hah’Er already busy in the orchard. He flopped onto the sofa and sent a restock request to the Future Pet Shop. "Hey, you can send me the next batch of ’medicine’ now." ’Yikes. I hope WeChat doesn’t flag this message and sic the narcotics police on me.’

"Understood. Delivery within half an hour." It was the usual routine. Thirty minutes later, Shen Yibin’s phone chimed. When he rushed out the door, there was no one in sight—only a small package on the ground.

He opened the package. Inside were the same type of pills that Shi Gaofei and Maphario had taken before. Shen Yibin tucked the pills away securely, then opened the pet radar to search for a new pet.

Maybe his prayers from the night before had worked. This time, the Future Pet Shop hadn’t given him too difficult a task. The orange dot representing "Mutant Animals" had appeared within the country’s borders—specifically, in Sichuan, very close to the Sichuan Giant Panda Base.

After pinpointing the pet’s location, Shen Yibin stood up and called out to Hah’Er. "Hah’Er, come on! I’m taking you to Sichuan to see your children!"

’By my calculations, the seeds Hah’Er sowed back then should have borne fruit by now, right? I wonder what his face will look like when he sees them.’ The thought made Shen Yibin exceptionally excited for the upcoming trip.

"Huh?" Downstairs, Hah’Er poked his head out from the bamboo grove. He gazed at Shen Yibin with a look of utter confusion, clearly not understanding what was going on.