Chapter 26

Qiming Community.

Building 6.

Under the stairs on the first floor of Building 6, there was a simple doghouse, not very clean, with a slightly pungent smell.

This was Black Panther's home.

As for Li Hao's home, it was Li Hao's. Before, when he worked during the day, he wouldn't let Black Panther inside. Besides, even if he stayed at home, Black Panther might not be used to it. Who had the time to walk the dog? Black Panther always walked himself.

Only in the past two days did Li Hao let Black Panther stay inside, to see if he could catch a glimpse of the red shadow.

The simple doghouse was made with some old clothes and straw dragged from somewhere. Li Hao also helped by stuffing an unused sofa cushion inside for Black Panther to use as a bed.

Usually, no one took care of Black Panther, let alone clean the doghouse.

Li Hao parked his bicycle, glanced at the doghouse, and quickly headed upstairs, carrying some leftover food. He had been busy these past two days and hadn't had time to cook. The expired dog food should be gone, and Black Panther would be hungry today.

Fortunately, he had just packed some leftovers. Wang Ming, a wealthy man, had ordered delicious food, and Black Panther could try something new.

Upstairs.

The neighbor on the second floor had the door open.

Now, only one family lived on the second floor. Previously, there were two families, but one had moved away.

The neighbor auntie saw Li Hao and hurriedly called out, "Xiao Hao, you're back!"

"Yep, Aunt Zhang, I'm off work."

Li Hao nodded and was about to go upstairs when the neighbor auntie, somewhat hesitant, said, "Xiao Hao, I'm not saying this to criticize you, but you shouldn't keep that stray dog. Your parents left you this house, and it's full of memories. You're not home during the day, and you keep the dog inside. Today, there was noise all day upstairs, and I suspect that dog has torn up the place!"

Noise all day?

Li Hao was slightly taken aback. Black Panther was usually well-behaved.

Tear up the place?

That's not possible!

Moreover, Black Panther was now very human-like. Li Hao had specifically told him not to mess up the house.

"You'll see when you get home."

The neighbor auntie shook her head, somewhat helplessly, and added, "Also, Xiao Hao, have you been under a lot of stress lately?"

"..."

Li Hao was speechless. What was she talking about?

"Aunt, I'm fine. What's the matter?"

"Cough, it's just that you've been making a lot of noise upstairs when you come home from work lately. Xiao Hao, you used to exercise for just a few minutes, but now... to be honest, have you started dating someone?"

The neighbor auntie was getting a bit nosy, her eyes brightening, "If you are, bring her out to meet us, but don't... don't bring those unsavory women!"

"Being out all day and making noise at night... that's not proper behavior!"

The old auntie looked very concerned. At this moment, she was probably imagining a big drama.

As for the noise Li Hao made at night, she could only think that he had brought some unsavory women home.

Well, he was young!

In his prime, without a girlfriend, he must have had those thoughts.

"..."

Li Hao opened his mouth, and after a while, he said awkwardly, "Aunt, it's a misunderstanding. I'm just exercising! I'll be more careful next time. I forgot that our old building has poor soundproofing."

"I understand!"

The old auntie looked very meaningful, as if she understood.

Young man, don't worry, I won't spread it around.

Li Hao looked helpless.

Understanding the old auntie's meaning, he knew that by tomorrow, when he wasn't home, the whole neighborhood would know that he brought unsavory women home every night.

There was no way to explain it; even if he did, no one would believe him!

Li Hao didn't bother to explain and started walking upstairs.

The next moment, Li Hao almost fell down the stairs.

"Xiao Hao, if you really found a woman... that's fine, but don't... don't have those thoughts about the dog!"

"..."

Li Hao almost fell over. A martial artist at the tenth level, he was completely defeated!

The old auntie was very concerned: "Before, that black dog was downstairs, and your place was quiet. You brought it home for two days, and now there's noise at night... I'm not overthinking it, but you should be careful. This is really not good!"

She couldn't help but overthink it.

Look, before Black Panther was outside, your place was quiet. Now that Black Panther lives with you, there's noise at night. What's going on? Don't you see?

"..."

Li Hao almost fled upstairs in a somewhat embarrassed manner, his voice quickly descending, "I'll take Black Panther downstairs, Aunt Zhang. It's a misunderstanding!"

It's fine if you think I bring women home, but don't think I bring the dog!

"Okay, that's good!"

Aunt Zhang didn't care about the details; she just wanted the dog to go downstairs. This young man shouldn't go down the wrong path.

...

Opening the door.

Entering.

Closing the door!

Li Hao sighed. At this moment, seeing Black Panther staring at him, Li Hao was speechless, "Did you hear that?"

The old auntie's fighting spirit was strong; he was scared.

"Woof woof woof!"

"Less talk, downstairs, back to your doghouse."

"Woof woof!"

Black Panther was somewhat reluctant. The doghouse had a smell; could it match his current fur?

Look, it's shiny and smooth.

If he went down there, the doghouse would taint his good fur.

"Downstairs!"

Li Hao raised his eyebrows and made a gesture as if throwing a stone. Black Panther instantly understood.

Stone!

Precious stone, got it.

Go downstairs to find the stone, and the dog will go too.

Without Li Hao saying more, Black Panther quickly opened the door... yes, this guy could open the door by himself.

The door opened, and both man and dog quickly went downstairs.

The door on the second floor was already closed. The old auntie heard Li Hao taking the dog downstairs and nodded slightly at the door. Good, the young man has finally seen the light!

...

Downstairs.

It wasn't too late yet, and there were still people moving around in the community.

Li Hao didn't mind; he needed a crowd. The red shadow usually wouldn't appear when there were many people.

"Black Panther, have some food. Where's the dog bowl?"

Li Hao crawled into the doghouse, felt around, and under his long sleeves, a stone was casually rolled in.

Taking the hidden stone knife, Li Hao casually threw the leftovers to Black Panther and whispered, "Help me keep an eye out. If someone comes, it's fine, but if that thing appears, remember to bark a few times!"

"Woof woof!"

Black Panther nodded, his eyes showing some fear. He was also afraid of that thing.

But barking a few times, he could do that.

Li Hao said no more and walked upstairs.

With the stone knife in hand, he hadn't taken it away these past two days to avoid drawing attention.

Now, others couldn't be sure if he had taken the stone knife.

Including Liu Long, who might have noticed something different in the kitchen,