Pet King - Chapter 652

Chapter 652
Chapter 652: Red Packets


Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Bang!

Sounds of heavy fireworks and firecrackers started early in the morning . 　　

Zhang Zian picked up his phone to look at the time . It was almost time to get up . 　　

He had lots of unread Wechat messages . After clicking on them, he found that most of them came from Little Celery's hamster group . Ever since he helped Little Celery and the others revive the hamsters, they dragged him into the group chat, so that they could ask him questions . Zhang Zian never gave them all the answers . Instead, he encouraged them to search for the answers on their own . He was only there to observe and correct them if they made mistakes . 　　

After getting proper guidance, the kids had a great time, discussing their progress in the group chat everyday . They continued the discussion even after Zhang Zian went to sleep . They watched every move the hamsters made, regardless of whether they were on duty that day or not . 　　

During the process, they experienced being independent, and became better at thinking and asking questions . They might not have noticed the little changes, but Zhang Zian did . Maybe that was the school's intention with the project . 　　

Everyone in the group had a role to play . Wang Yaning had always thought she was a good student and class leader . Her sharp tongue made her the perfect person to deal with teachers and school administration . Little Celery was more like the glue of the group, keeping everybody together . Nobody disliked her . By the end of Christmas break, they'd be able to see their growth . 　　

After Wang Yaning talked to the school, the air conditioner in the cabin stayed on all day and night, so that the hamsters lived in a warm and dry environment . After eating the dried apples, the hamster's soft poop had returned normal .

Zhang Zian browsed through the group chat to make sure that everything was fine . Those on duty had to submit a brief summary to the group at the end of the day, so that the person taking over would know what happened the day before, and what should be done next . 　　

He tucked his phone back under the pillow, and wondered if he should get dressed or sleep for a few more minutes . Surprisingly, Pi had already gotten up, and was typing on the computer, wearing his old winter coat . 　　

Its glasses reflected the light from the computer screen . It stopped from time to time to flip through the nameless book for reference or yawn . It seemed exhausted .

Zhang Zian threw on some clothes, walked to the desk, and asked in a low voice: "Pi, did you just get up? Or did you stay up all night? " 　　



Pi was so focused, that it was startled by Zhang Zian's sudden appearance . Once it got over its shock, it typed with a grin: "I slept for a while, but I got up since I couldn't stay asleep . "

Zhang Zian understood why it was nervous, it was like taking the College Entrance Exam . Despite the fact that many students were successful without taking the exam, it remained to be an important moment in most students' academic careers . He couldn't sleep the night before his College Entrance Exam . 　　

Today was the 29th of December, and Pi's novel would became Premium tomorrow, on New Year's Eve . This was Pi's College Entrance Exam . 　　

Zhang Zian knew it was pointless to tell Pi not to be nervous . He had to stand by its side and support it, so he didn't say much before starting his day . 　　

The Love Lovely Pets crisis wasn't over yet . People were still posting all over the Internet, seeking animals for trade or adoption . There were people who didn't get the breed they wanted, and wished to trade with those who got better breeds . If things continued this way, there won't be any customers in the store today . 　　

When he took the trash outside, he saw Masanori Suzuhara running with Snoopy and Zhuang and Ting Ting volunteering at the snack bar . The sulfur smell in the air was stronger than usual . Neighbors were greeting each other happily, asking if they had everything prepared for the Spring Festival . The temperature was slowing rising, so the snow was melting at an gradual rate .

Zhang Zian stood by the shop and thought about his life in the past six months, feeling kind of sad . However, once he heard the various elfins in the shop behind him, he felt stronger, and couldn't wait for the future . 　　



"Master! Happy almost New Year!" 　　

Wang Qian and Li Kun walked towards him, with pastries and goodies in their hands . Tomorrow, they were heading to their hometown in the countryside for the holidays . Today was their last day of work before the Spring Festival . 　　

"Happy almost New Year . If you finish early today, you're free to go . You still need to pack, right? Don't procrastinate . " He advised them with a smile . After taking their gifts, he gave each of them a red packet . "Open it when you get home . "　　

After a while, Lu Yiyun came into work . She had always been shy, but today, she was smiling . Perhaps, she was getting in the festival spirit . There were times where she'd stare into the distance, where her parents were . 　　

Zhang Zian gave her a red packet . "Happy almost New Year! Call your family today . "　

She stared at the red packet, as if she didn't know what it was . After a while, she took it with both hands and whispered, "This is my first red packet from a non-elder . Thank you!"　　

"Consider it your end of the year bonus," Zhang Zian said casually . "You've worked hard these past few months, you deserve it . "　　

As there hadn't been any new pets, the cleaning was done quickly . 　　

"Store Manager, what about the pregnant Abyssinian cats?" Lu Yiyun asked . She was in charge of taking pictures of the pregnant cats, as some customers had reserved the unborn kittens . 　　

"They've been moved next door . " Zhang Zian pointed at the new shop next door . "You can skip the photos today . They could give birth at any time, so let's not bother them . You can head home if you're finished . "　　

"See you after the holidays!" Wang Qian and Li Kun waved goodbye . 　　

"I'm leaving, too . See you after the festival!" Lu Yiyun also left . 　　

After seeing them leave, Zhang Zian went to the reclining chair and got comfortable . 　

He took out his phone, clicked on the Qidian app, cleared his throat and told the elfins, "Today, I'd like to read you Pi's novel . "