Chapter 44

"Hmm?" Lin Fan looked over and saw a husky quietly standing in a cage in the corner. The husky had the usual silly and cute appearance characteristic of its breed, but what was more noticeable was that its left hind leg seemed underdeveloped, curled up and very short. It was standing on only three legs, barely able to stay upright. Moreover, this husky was much thinner and weaker than a typical one, almost to the point of being skin and bones. Its fur was sparse, and the bones on its back were clearly visible, making it look very pitiful.

This was a husky with congenital developmental issues and a physical disability.

"Doggy, what's wrong with your leg? Did you get hurt?" Qiqi squatted in front of the cage, carefully extending her small hand to touch the husky's head.

Seeing Qiqi's actions, the husky lazily lifted its eyelids, let out a couple of light whimpers, and then lay down on the ground, no longer moving, allowing Qiqi to pet its head.

"Boss, boss."

Lin Fan waved at the man with glasses, who quickly walked over and asked, "What's the matter, sir? Do you need any help?"

Lin Fan pointed at the husky in the cage and asked, "What's wrong with this dog?"

"Oh, this one." The man with glasses glanced at it indifferently and said, "This husky was born with a disability, its left hind leg is underdeveloped. I felt sorry for it and didn't have the heart to abandon it, so I kept it in the store. But who would buy a disabled dog? This dog is already over six months old and has been ignored in the corner."

"Ba-ba, can we take him home? He looks so pitiful. And his name has a 'qi' in it, I want to play with him." Qiqi, overwhelmed with compassion, grabbed Lin Fan's pant leg and said.

"Of course we can."

Lin Fan didn't correct Qiqi's mistake but found her innocence and cuteness endearing. He gave her a reassuring look and then turned to the man with glasses, saying, "I'll take this dog. How much is it?"

The man with glasses looked surprised at Lin Fan and said, "Uh, sir, think carefully. He's disabled, and it will take some effort to take care of him."

It wasn't that the man with glasses was unwilling to do business; he had developed feelings for these little animals after spending so much time with them. He was worried that if Lin Fan bought the disabled dog and didn't take good care of it, it might be abandoned again. A dog that couldn't even walk properly wouldn't be able to survive in the big city.

Lin Fan nodded and said, "I'll take him. Since my daughter chose him, I will definitely take good care of him."

Seeing that Lin Fan seemed to understand his concern, the man with glasses felt a bit embarrassed and scratched his head, saying, "Sir, you are a kind person, and your daughter is a very kind little girl. How about this, I'll give you the dog for free. I never expected to sell it; I just didn't have the heart to see it become a stray, so I kept it in the store and fed it every day."

"Uncle, you are a good person." Qiqi looked up with her small head and said brightly.

"Ha ha." The man with glasses laughed heartily at the child's praise.

Lin Fan patted Qiqi's small head. Although he was a decisive and ruthless person, he didn't want Qiqi to become a cold and heartless person. She was still young, and character development should start early. Seeing Qiqi's compassion, he was very pleased.

"Boss, could you please give me some dog food?" Lin Fan didn't want to take the dog for free, so he decided to buy some accessories.

"Sure, sir. Do you need toys as well?" The man with glasses nodded and asked.

"Toys?" Lin Fan was a bit surprised. He had never kept a pet and wasn't familiar with the details.

"Yes, sir. We have two main types of dog toys here. One is for interaction between the owner and the pet," the man with glasses explained, picking up items from the nearby shelf, "like this cotton rope toy. One end is held by the dog, and the other by the owner, for a gentle tug-of-war game, which can make the dog feel the joy of interaction. This squeaky chicken is a sound toy; dogs are usually curious about such sharp sounds, which can attract them. These bouncy balls are throwing toys, with good elasticity and unpredictable trajectories, making it fun for the dog to fetch them. These frisbees are more advanced throwing toys, suitable for open spaces, with a longer flight time. Gradually training the dog to jump and catch the frisbee can improve both its intelligence and physical fitness."

"Of course, this husky has a physical defect, so some of these interactive toys might not be suitable. Besides interactive toys, we also have toys for the dog to play with on its own. Look at these rubber toys, which have good elasticity and resilience. They are filled with treats, like chewing gum, for the dog to chew, which can help consume its energy and prevent it from destroying the house. These are puzzle toys, also filled with treats, which encourage the dog to try different methods to get the food, enhancing its thinking skills."

The man with glasses enthusiastically introduced the products in the store. Lin Fan listened patiently without interrupting. Qiqi's eyes lit up at the man's introduction, and she raised her chubby little arms, cheering, "Buy toys, buy toys, Ba-ba, we need to buy lots of toys, I want to play with the dog."

"Sure, little one."

Lin Fan naturally wouldn't refuse Qiqi's request. He waved his hand and said, "I'll take one of each of those toys, a few bags of dog food, and a dog bed."

"Sure, sir."

Although the man with glasses was puzzled why Lin Fan would buy throwing and frisbee toys for a disabled dog, he wouldn't refuse a sale. He smiled and said, "Our store offers delivery services. If it's convenient, please leave your address and phone number, and we'll deliver everything to your home."

Even though the disabled dog didn't bring in any money, the toys and dog food were worth a lot, so it wasn't a wasted effort.

Lin Fan nodded and said, "Jiangnan Waterfront, E District, 20th standalone duplex, phone number 185****2781, my name is Lin."

Although the man with glasses was surprised that this young man, dressed in cheap clothes, lived in Jiangnan Waterfront, he didn't say anything. He wrote down Lin Fan's address and phone number on a notebook and then looked up, smiling, "Alright, Mr. Lin, please pay the fees and keep this receipt."

"Sure."

Lin Fan nodded, took the receipt, put it in his pocket, paid the money, and asked, "When can you deliver?"

The man with glasses replied, "I can do it anytime."

Lin Fan said, "Let's go now. Follow my car."

"Sure, Mr. Lin." The man with glasses agreed, called another person in the store to pack the items, and loaded them into a Wuling Hongguang minivan parked at the door.

Seeing that everything was packed, Lin Fan drove his Haval H6 first, heading to Jiangnan Waterfront, with the man with glasses following in the minivan.

Soon, the two vehicles arrived at Jiangnan Waterfront. The man with glasses moved everything into Lin Fan's villa and then took his leave.

The husky, having left its familiar home and arrived in a strange environment, was still a bit uncomfortable. After being placed down, it remained motionless, lying on the ground, its eyes nervously scanning the surroundings.

"Poor little doggy, I will take good care of you."

Qiqi squatted next to the husky, gently petting its body, and said in a soft, childlike voice.

Seeing this, Lin Fan walked over and said, "Qiqi, do you want the dog to get healthy?"

"Yes, yes! Ba-ba, do you have a way?" Qiqi, hearing Lin Fan's words, immediately jumped into his arms, her bright eyes wide with excitement.

Lin Fan patted Qiqi's small head, smiled, and said two words:

"Of course."