Chapter 50: Fishing

“Grandpa, did Uncle Zhang take his dog fishing again today?” Xiao Miaomiao really liked that Tibetan Mastiff, and even drew a few portraits of it. The originally ferocious Tibetan Mastiff, under Xiao Miaomiao’s brush, became like a cute little puppy.

“Yes, you didn’t go fishing with me yesterday, and it was so unhappy that it lay on the ground and wouldn’t move. Uncle Zhang even asked me if you were going fishing with me today. It seems like he took his Ah Huang with him.” Grandpa Li laughed.

“That’s great.” Xiao Miaomiao loved animals. Before, it was because her mother-in-law didn’t like them, so she didn’t keep any. Now, Grandma Li is allergic to animal fur, so they can’t keep any animals at home. Therefore, she really liked Uncle Zhang’s yellow Tibetan Mastiff. Xiao Miaomiao even brought a new ball to play with Ah Huang.

“If you like, we can get you one in the backyard. Although you can’t bring it inside, you can keep it in the backyard. We can separate it, and your grandma won’t be allergic.” Grandpa Li suggested, seeing her love for animals.

Xiao Miaomiao shook her head, “No need, I just want to play with Ah Huang. Keeping an animal at home would be too dangerous for Grandma.”

Grandpa Li looked at Xiao Miaomiao and smiled. He knew this child was always understanding. “Alright, if you want to keep one in the future, just tell me, and we can discuss how to solve this problem together.” Grandpa Li said.

Xiao Miaomiao nodded, feeling warm inside. Although she loved animals, she cared more about her grandmother’s health.

She knew that Grandma Li was allergic to animal fur, and keeping a pet at home would make her uncomfortable and even endanger her life.

Therefore, she was willing to give up her own preferences, because the health and safety of her family came first.

Xiao Miaomiao only played with Ah Huang for a while, and she would immediately take a bath and change clothes when she got back, because she was worried that she would get Ah Huang’s fur on her.

After all, allergies are no small matter. If they are severe, they can be fatal. Moreover, Grandma Li is already old, and one can’t be careless.

“I’m also trying to conceive now, so it’s best not to have animals at home.” Xiao Miaomiao explained to Grandpa Li with a serious expression.

However, Ah Huang was obviously well taken care of, and it was regularly bathed and groomed, so there was no need to worry about it being dirty or carrying germs.

Grandpa Li stopped persuading her to keep a pet at home after hearing this.

“You have a good heart.” Grandpa Li looked at Xiao Miaomiao with a look of relief in his eyes.

“Grandpa, please don’t say that. These are things I should pay attention to. Since I married into the Li family, we are a family, and mutual understanding is only right!” Xiao Miaomiao smiled and replied to Grandpa Li.

“Okay, I won’t say anything. You are right, we are a family, we don’t need to be polite with each other.” Grandpa Li also laughed. He looked at Xiao Miaomiao, his eyes full of gratitude and love for her.

At this moment, Old Master Zhou, Old Master Zhang, and Old Master Ou walked over. They were already sitting by the lake fishing.

Before, they were all saddened by the news of Li Jingcheng’s accident. When they looked at Grandpa Li, they also showed some sadness. However, now, they could only envy Grandpa Li for having such a good granddaughter-in-law.

“Miaomiao, you even pushed Jingcheng out.” Old Master Zhang said to Xiao Miaomiao, who was pushing Li Jingcheng. “He looks healthier and healthier.” Old Master Zhang said with emotion.

Although Li Jingcheng was still weak, his complexion showed that he was well taken care of. If they didn’t know Li Jingcheng’s condition, people might even think he was just asleep.

Old Master Zhou and Old Master Ou also came closer to observe Li Jingcheng carefully, nodding in agreement.

Li Jingcheng’s complexion was indeed much better than before, which gave them a glimmer of hope. Perhaps, miracles really do happen, and Li Jingcheng will gradually recover.

Xiao Miaomiao smiled and greeted the old men, explaining, “The weather is nice today, so I brought Jingcheng out to get some sun.” Her voice was gentle and firm, making people feel her care and love for Li Jingcheng.

Old Master Zhou and the others nodded, expressing their understanding and support. They knew that Xiao Miaomiao had always been very attentive in taking care of Li Jingcheng, and she was a good girl.

“Old Li, did you ask Shen Wang to come over for a check-up? Does Li Jin look better?” Old Master Ou asked Grandpa Li. They had also visited Li Jingcheng before, but it had been a while. At that time, his complexion was really not as good as it is now.

Grandpa Li looked at Li Jingcheng. Since they saw him every day, they didn’t feel much of a change. “No, Shen Wang went abroad last month and hasn’t come back yet. We’ll have him come over for a check-up when he gets back.” But he was also happy to hear his friend say that his grandson’s complexion was good.

Ah Huang had already come over to Xiao Miaomiao, looking at her expectantly, hoping she would play with him. Xiao Miaomiao patted his head, “Ah Huang.”

The first time Xiao Miaomiao saw Ah Huang, it charged towards her. Luckily, it stopped just before it hit her. She was almost scared to death. Who would have thought that it just wanted to play with her?

“I remember, the last time he came to deliver medicine, he said that Shen Wang was going to attend an academic seminar abroad. He might be away for a while.” Old Master Zhang slapped his thigh and said with a sudden realization.

“That kid is a talent in medicine.” Old Master Ou nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Ah Huang ran to Li Jingcheng again, wagging its tail, as if urging him to play with him.

However, Li Jingcheng was lost in his own thoughts at this moment and could not respond to Ah Huang’s request.

Seeing that Li Jingcheng didn’t respond, Ah Huang thought he was asleep, so it went to bite Li Jingcheng’s pants, trying to wake him up.

Xiao Miaomiao saw this and helplessly patted Ah Huang’s head, softly saying, “Ah Huang, you can’t bite. Li Jingcheng can’t play with you now. I’ll play with you later, okay?”

Ah Huang seemed to understand her words and obediently lay down beside him, no longer biting Li Jingcheng’s pants.

Xiao Miaomiao also took a small ball out of her bag and put it in front of Ah Huang, letting it play with it first. Ah Huang excitedly picked up the ball and ran around happily, making everyone laugh.

Old Master Zhang looked at the interaction between Ah Huang and Xiao Miaomiao and said with emotion, “Ah Huang is always a little afraid of Jingcheng, but it also wants to get close to him. Every time it sees Jingcheng, it will be scared and hide, but as soon as Jingcheng waves his hand, it will immediately run over to please him. Speaking of which, besides Zhang Jie and Jingcheng, Miaomiao is the first person Ah Huang has liked so much!”