Xiao Man didn’t want to recall the shameful experience at the pet hospital.
In short, now her fur had been completely shaved off, and she was thoroughly cleaned from head to toe.
The dirt on her ears and teeth had been meticulously removed, and some dermatitis on her exposed skin had been treated with ointment.
She had accidentally caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and was so startled that she immediately looked away.
She already knew that she had turned into a husky.
However, a shaved husky didn’t even look like a dog anymore.
At best, it resembled a donkey; at worst, it looked like some eerie little monster from a horror film!
Han Shuangshuang bought some essential pet supplies from the hospital, including dog food and pee pads.
Wrapping the furless Xiao Man in a new little blanket, she carried her out of the hospital.
She was relieved that the husky wasn’t seriously ill, didn’t cost too much to treat, and that she still had some money left for food until her next paycheck.
Feeling the dog’s ribs protruding under the blanket, Han Shuangshuang couldn’t help but lift her slightly.
A medium-sized dog like a husky should normally weigh around 20-30 pounds as an adult, but the vet told her that this dog was about four or five years old and weighed only a little over ten pounds.
Clearly, it had suffered a lot while living as a stray.
Han Shuangshuang had never raised a pet before.
She could barely support herself, let alone another living being.
But by a twist of fate, she now had a dog.
At first, she felt as if she were dreaming, but the warmth and weight in her arms made it feel real.
From today on, she would have a new family member.
Holding the dog tightly in her arms, Han Shuangshuang became so excited that she started talking nonstop.
“Little dog, don’t worry. Life with me won’t be luxurious, but it’ll definitely be better than wandering the streets. From now on, we’ll live a good life together!”
She unconsciously stroked the dog’s head, squinting her eyes as she smiled.
“You’re so warm. Oh right, I need to give you a name. What should I call you? Wang Cai? Hahaha.”
She laughed at herself.
Xiao Man: “……”
Ugh!
Han Shuangshuang casually listed a few common dog names before glancing at the dog in her arms and exclaiming in surprise, “I just noticed—your white fur on your forehead looks like a flame.”
Feeling inspired, she said, “Alright, I’ll name you ‘White Flame’! Nickname: Bai Yan. Little name: Xiao Bai!”
Xiao Man: “……”
Xiao Bai is fine.
At least it’s better than Wang Cai.
Han Shuangshuang, now more excited, added, “Xiao Bai, when we get home, I’ll buy you a collar with your name and my phone number on it. That way, you won’t get lost easily!
I heard there are GPS tracking chips too. I wonder if they’re expensive? I’ll buy one for you when I get my salary!”
With a dog to accompany her, even the familiar road home no longer felt lonely.
When they arrived at her place, Han Shuangshuang opened the door and put the dog down.
Embarrassed, she said, “My home is a bit small, so don’t run around too much, or you might bump into something.”
Xiao Man glanced around.
It was indeed very small.
She vaguely remembered seeing Han Shuangshuang’s address in some documents before, but she had never paid attention to it.
Now, she realized they were in an urban village.
Han Shuangshuang rented a tiny single-room apartment, only about ten square meters, part of a house subdivided by the landlord.
The surrounding units were occupied by young workers who didn’t have much money.
Despite its size, the apartment had all the necessary functions.
Inside, there was a 1.2-meter-wide bed, a small bedside table, and a simple wardrobe at the foot of the bed.
Next to the wardrobe was a dining table, which also served as a desk.
Across from the table was a small sofa, and in front of the sofa was a clean floor mat.
On the right side of the door was a tiny bathroom with a toilet and a shower, while the left side had some basic kitchen equipment.
Looking around, Han Shuangshuang chose a spot beside the sofa and said, “I’ll set up your little bed here.”
She felt lucky.
“Thankfully, the landlord also has pets and doesn’t forbid tenants from having them. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have dared to bring you home.”
By now, it was already past midnight.
Han Shuangshuang yawned but forced herself to stay awake as she opened her phone to shop online.
Hugging the dog as she curled up on the sofa, she murmured drowsily, “The pet hospital’s stuff is too expensive. What I bought there is just for now. I need to buy more things for you—dog tag, dog bed, dog food, leash, muzzle… oh, and little clothes for you!”
Despite being sleepy, she carefully browsed for good-quality and affordable items.
She picked out most things herself, but when it came to clothes, she let the dog choose.
She believed her Xiao Bai was so smart that it must have its own sense of fashion.
Xiao Man wasn’t in the mood to choose clothes, but seeing how excited Han Shuangshuang was, she didn’t want to disappoint her.
However… dogs are colorblind!
She couldn’t accurately distinguish the colors of the clothes, so in the end, she randomly picked one with the words “Don’t talk to me” printed on the back.
When Han Shuangshuang saw the outfit her dog had “chosen,” she laughed for a long time.
She didn’t think a dog could read, but she found the coincidence amusing.
Unable to resist, she rubbed its head and teased, “So you’re a socially anxious dog? You don’t seem like one at all!”
After finishing her online shopping, Han Shuangshuang gave Xiao Bai an old piece of clothing as a temporary dog bed, poured some dog food and water into bowls, and then hurried off to take a shower.
Xiao Man’s stomach was growling, but she stared at the dog food in front of her for a long time, unable to bring herself to eat it.
It smelled surprisingly good.
As a dog, even the smell of dog poop had seemed appetizing when she was wandering outside.
The hunger was unbearable.
In the end, she had to hypnotize herself: “I am a dog, I am a dog, I am a dog.”
Only then did she lower her head to eat.
As the food entered her mouth, she chewed a little and swallowed.
After a few bites, she realized—this actually tasted pretty good?
Soon, the bowl was empty.
She went to drink water from the other bowl but struggled to get used to lapping it up with her tongue, spilling quite a bit.
She hesitated—should she lick up the spilled water?
…No, absolutely not.
She might look like a dog on the outside, but inside, she was still human.
She just couldn’t do it!
After thinking for a moment, she used her paw to drag over the old clothing Han Shuangshuang had given her, soaking up the spilled water.
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