Chapter 1273: Yaoyao Is a Kid With a Dog Now! (Extra 2)
Little Huo Yao blinked his bright little eyes, his small head turned, and he decisively agreed, "Okay! Yaoyao listens to Aunt Xiaomai! When Dad is angry, he just brings up Mom!"
Even though Yaoyao doesn’t know who Mom is...
Minal doesn’t know either. It’s been nearly half a year since Pu Sangzhi last video-called Huo Yao.
Due to the time difference and the fact that Pu Sangzhi is indeed busy there every day.
Every time she manages to find some time to video call Huo Feng, Huo Yao is already asleep.
Huo Feng can only video call her when Pu Sangzhi is resting...
Therefore, little Huo Yao, who is already young, doesn’t have much impression of Sangzhi. He doesn’t feel anything is missing without a mom around him.
Because he’s always been raised by an aunt, just like the other kids who have grownups watching over them, he has one too.
So, whether Pu Sangzhi was around Huo Yao these past two years or not doesn’t make any difference to Huo Yao.
Probably for Pu Sangzhi, this gap of two years is a regret she can never make up for in her lifetime.
Minal held Huo Yao’s hand as they walked out of the room. In the living room, Aunt was watching TV, thoroughly entertained, occasionally bursting into laughter.
Seeing them come out, Aunt immediately stood up and cheerfully greeted them, "You two are awake, do you want some afternoon tea? I’ll prepare some noodles and slice some fruit."
"No, no."
Minal waved her hand, "I’m taking the little one out to play for a while. Do you want to come, Aunt?"
Aunt was just about to turn off the TV and go out for a walk with them.
However, Huo Yao waved his little hand and firmly refused, "No, no, I want to go out with Aunt Xiaomai alone. Aunt is too tired taking care of Yaoyao, you need to rest well!"
Little Huo Yao is not only smart, but he also speaks well.
He’s just afraid Aunt might tell his dad, so he doesn’t want Aunt to follow.
That’s why he said something about letting Aunt take a rest...
Seeing Huo Yao being so sensible and well-behaved, Minal also said to Aunt, "Aunt, why don’t you have a good rest at home. It must be tiring to take care of the little one all the time. I’ll take him out for fun and drop him off later."
"Alright, alright."
Aunt was happy with the arrangement, naturally agreeing eagerly.
"Goodbye Aunt! Have a good rest!"
Huo Yao waved his little hand and dragged Minal’s hand, bouncing and skipping towards the door, "Let’s go, Aunt Xiaomai, let’s go out and play!"
Until they walked out of the house, Huo Yao’s little mind was finally at ease.
No dad, no aunt, just the easy-going Aunt Xiaomai!
Yaoyao can finally have a puppy!
Yaoyao is a kid with a puppy now!
Minal didn’t know Huo Yao’s thoughts, but as for getting a dog, she was entirely supportive of Huo Yao.
The little guy’s happiness was all that mattered.
...
Minal took Huo Yao to a nearby pet store that she found on the map.
As soon as they walked into the pet store, Huo Yao started yelling with excitement, seeing the shop owner’s own little Poodle and Pomeranian, enthusiastically waving his limbs, his eyes glowing!
"Puppy, little puppy! Cute puppy!"
Huo Yao wasn’t afraid of the little dogs at all and rushed headlong towards them.
Instead, the two pet dogs were so startled they ran away, barking at Huo Yao from a safe distance.
"Hi puppies~ Yaoyao is going to catch you!"
Huo Yao waved his little hand at the two pet dogs, brimming with excitement.
The pet store owner, seeing such a cute little boy, naturally turned all his attention to Huo Yao.
"Do you like dogs, little one?" the young shopkeeper asked gently.
Huo Yao nodded energetically, squeezing out double chins, "Yaoyao likes dogs! Yaoyao wants to buy a dog!"
"Alright, then let the little one pick a dog."
The shopkeeper patted Huo Yao’s head and turned to look at Minal behind him, "Hello, are you here to buy a dog for the child?"
"Yes."
Minal nodded, "The kid really likes dogs, it’s good to have one accompany him as he grows. But it’s the first time we’re having a dog at home, we’re quite inexperienced. Do you have any recommendations?"
"Yes, yes."
The shopkeeper nodded, "For first-time dog owners, small breeds are best to avoid trouble. Large breeds can be quite troublesome in feeding and walking. Do you have any preferred breed in mind?"
Minal wasn’t knowledgeable in this area, so she approached the shopkeeper and asked, "Can we let the little one choose? Let him pick for himself."
"Yaoyao wants to pick himself! Yaoyao wants to have a dog he likes!"
Looking up, Huo Yao said in a tender voice.
"We don’t have many dogs in stock so the variety is limited. You can first have a look..."
The shopkeeper led them to the room behind, speaking as they walked, "If none of the types here fit, we also have a dog farm nearby where you can pick directly."
"Okay, let’s have a look first."
Minal and Huo Yao followed the shopkeeper into the selection room.
There they saw various small puppies in different cages.
On the labels of the cages were the breeds and birth months of the little pups.
They were mostly around a month old, practically infant puppies.
"These puppies here are mostly about one month old, some have had one shot, some have two. If there are any you are interested in, I can introduce or recommend them to you." the shopkeeper said to Minal.
In this room, though not large, there were already many breeds of dogs.
Huo Yao had previously only interacted with Lucky, a single kind of dog, initially wanting to buy one just like Lucky.
But seeing so many dogs here even cuter than Lucky, Huo Yao became dazzled.
The little guy was beyond excited, squealing and running to each dog cage, looking at each puppy.
Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Poodles, Pomeranians, Alaskas, Samoyeds, Huskies... and so on, almost all the popular pet dog types were here.
Huo Yao was excited like he was on a sugar high...
Minal was equally dazzled by all the adorable furry creatures at once.
She couldn’t decide.
"For your first dog, in terms of convenience, small breeds like Poodles and Pomeranians are easier to take care of. They are consistently among our bestsellers." The shopkeeper was introducing suitable breeds for Minal.
Minal listened attentively, nodding in agreement.
Actually, Minal felt that Samoyeds and Alaskas, few of these breeds looked very comforting, fluffy and cuddly, just like little Huo Yao.
But hearing the shopkeeper strongly recommend Poodles and Pomeranians, Minal started feeling tempted again.
After talking with the shopkeeper for a while, she learned a bit about pet care and decided it was time to make a decision.
Minal called over to Huo Yao, "Little one, look at these two dogs, which one do you like?"
"Hahaha~ You’re so silly! Why are you so silly, little puppy!"
Huo Yao was happily playing with one of the dogs.
In the dog cage, there was a slightly larger opening, where the goofy dog kept sticking its head through and then whining.
After whimpering for a while, it would pull back its head...
Then after a bit, it would stick its head into the gap again and whimper...
It looked so silly.
Huo Yao was instantly captivated and deeply fell in love!
Turning to Minal, Huo Yao said, "Aunt Xiaomai, Yaoyao wants this one! Yaoyao wants to take this silly dog home!"
Minal’s mouth dropped wide open...
Oh my... a Husky!
If we bring this home, Feng will go crazy!
