Pampering My Cute Pet

Later, the boy and his family left. The boy's face was streaked with tears, frightened and shocked. The father, as a gesture of goodwill, paid all the fees in advance. Shen Qingzhou didn't stop him. In his view, this outcome was far too lenient for the family.

Only Shen Qingzhou and Yu Wan remained outside the operating room.

"Aren't you going back?"

Yu Wan sat in a chair. "I'll wait for it to come out."

Her voice was hoarse. Shen Qingzhou watched her for a few seconds. He'd never comforted anyone, nor did he believe in doing so. Yet, seeing Yu Wan's pitiful appearance, he felt he should say something.

Shen Qingzhou pondered for a moment, then reached out and gently patted Yu Wan's head. "This isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself."

Yu Wan looked up at him. Because her mind was completely focused on Hongdou, she had already overlooked twice Shen Qingzhou's rather intimate gestures towards her. "I'm worried about Hongdou."

Shen Qingzhou paused. Hongdou was spoiled by him. This was the first time it had been in the hospital in such a serious condition. In fact, from the moment he heard about Hongdou's accident, his heart ached terribly. However, he was accustomed to remaining calm. No matter the inner turmoil, his outward appearance remained unruffled. "It will be fine, Yu Wan. Don't worry."

After a few more minutes, the operating room door opened. Shen Qingzhou and Yu Wan stood up simultaneously and walked over, Yu Diandian trailing closely behind.

"How is it?" Yu Wan asked anxiously.

The doctor said, "It's alright now. Although the wound is quite long, it's fortunately not deep. I've stitched it up. With proper care, it will recover well."

Both Yu Wan and Shen Qingzhou felt a wave of relief.

"Young lady, don't worry. Look at you, covered in blood. Go home and change. Eh? Is this your boyfriend? Have him stay here for now." The veterinarian was a middle-aged man in his fifties, who apparently didn't recognize Shen Qingzhou.

Yu Wan shook her head. "He's the dog's owner, not my…"

"Oh, young man! Your girlfriend is truly wonderful, so concerned about your dog. You wouldn't believe how startling it was to see such a small person carrying such a large dog earlier."

Shen Qingzhou glanced at Yu Wan, already picturing the scene. No wonder her back and shoulders were covered in Hongdou's blood.

Yu Wan gave a dry laugh and didn't bother explaining to the vet. She looked inside. "Can I go in and see it now?"

"Sure, but it's under anesthesia and probably asleep."

Yu Wan nodded and went inside. She stood beside Hongdou, looking at the patch of beautiful white fur that had been shaved for the stitches. Her heart ached again. Such a beautiful Hongdou now had a scar.

She unconsciously glanced at Shen Qingzhou. He was frowning, the distress in his eyes evident. Shen Qingzhou was usually so good to Hongdou; seeing it injured must be even more painful for him than for her.

"We shaved the fur to stitch the wound, but don't worry. The scar won't be noticeable later, and the Samoyed's fur will grow back and completely cover the wound. You won't be able to see it." The vet followed her in and explained, seeing Yu Wan's distressed expression.

"Doctor, what else should we pay attention to?" Shen Qingzhou asked.

"Try to limit its activity during this period. As for food, buy something easily digestible. After you take it home, you'll need to bring it back for disinfection and bandage changes."

"Okay." Shen Qingzhou finished and looked at Yu Wan. "It's getting late. You take Yu Diandian home first."

"But Hongdou…"

"I'll take it home when it wakes up."

"…Oh."

Seeing Yu Wan's dejected look, Shen Qingzhou said, "Go buy new dog food tomorrow. It doesn't need to be tasty, just easily digestible."

Yu Wan's eyes lit up. "Then I'll come see it tomorrow."

"Mm."

Yu Wan and Yu Diandian went home first. Everything that happened today was so sudden, she still felt a little dazed. But what surprised her was that Shen Qingzhou, who seemed aloof and likely bad-tempered, didn't blame her at all. He didn't even raise his voice…

After showering, Yu Wan collapsed onto the sofa. In her mind, Shen Qingzhou's every action and word replayed endlessly. Suddenly, Yu Wan bolted upright from the sofa. She was a bit more alert now, and she remembered that at the hospital, Shen Qingzhou had wiped her tears, hadn't he?

Had Shen Qingzhou, who always kept everyone at arm's length, really wiped her tears??

The next day, Yu Wan went to the supermarket early to buy dog food. Usually, she only went to 702 in the evening, but Yu Wan knocked on the door at noon.

Shen Qingzhou opened the door. He was wearing a simple white T-shirt and light gray casual pants. His hair looked freshly washed, the slightly damp strands behind his ears soft and clinging. He appeared much gentler.

Shen Qingzhou glanced at Yu Wan, didn't ask her anything, and simply left the door open as he walked back inside.

Yu Wan took off her shoes at the entrance, then changed into the light blue flip-flops she kept there.

"Hongdou."

Hongdou was lying in its little bed, looking listless.

Yu Wan squatted down and stroked its head. "Does it hurt? I'm sorry, it's my fault for not protecting you. Don't be mad at me."

Hongdou rubbed affectionately against her palm. Yu Wan smiled. "Here, I bought you a new flavor of food. Because you're sick, you can't eat the kind you had before. I'll soften this for you, it's easy to digest."

"Although it might not be very tasty, it's so you can get better quickly. Bear with it."

Yu Wan talked to Hongdou on her own. After drying his hair, Shen Qingzhou came out of the bathroom and stood watching from a distance for a long time. She chattered away, and Hongdou seemed quite happy. Shen Qingzhou frowned slightly, beginning to reflect. Did he talk to Hongdou too little?

Yu Wan picked up the dog food and stood up. Turning around, she saw Shen Qingzhou standing quietly in the living room. She froze for a moment, then said, "As the hospital instructed, I'll prepare Hongdou's food now."

"Leave it. You can come over this evening." Shen Qingzhou looked away and went to sit on the sofa.

"This is my free, exclusive service for Hongdou, not for you, so don't feel pressured. I'm not charging." Yu Wan raised an eyebrow and muttered, "I won't be at ease until Hongdou recovers."

With that, she walked straight into the kitchen.

Exclusive for Hongdou, not for you? Shen Qingzhou's gaze darkened. Had he said he wanted it?

After Hongdou finished eating, Yu Wan went home to work. At dinner time, she appeared punctually at Shen Qingzhou's home, preparing a meal for the two hungry residents of 702. After dinner, Shen Qingzhou put the dishes in the dishwasher Yu Wan had bought and prepared to take Hongdou out for its disinfection.

"Shall I go too?" Yu Wan was about to leave when she heard Shen Qingzhou ask her to go to the hospital with him.

"Yes, I'll need you." Shen Qingzhou said matter-of-factly.

Yu Wan gave a small "oh." "Can I bring Yu Diandian?"

"As you wish."

So, the two people and two dogs took the elevator down to the underground parking garage. This was the first time Yu Wan had ridden in Shen Qingzhou's car. She didn't know much about cars, but she could tell that this one was very expensive. The interior wasn't heavily decorated, but there was a fresh car air freshener scent.

Yu Wan sat in the back seat with the two dogs, protecting Hongdou from any bumps. The trip to the veterinary hospital wasn't long, but Yu Wan was a bit bored, so she peeked at Shen Qingzhou.

From this angle, she could only see his profile, but she still enjoyed the view.

"Mr. Shen, have you ever had a dog before?"

Shen Qingzhou, "Hongdou is my first."

"Oh, no wonder."

No wonder what? Shen Qingzhou glanced at her through the rearview mirror. The person in the back seat had her elbow propped on the car door, her chin resting in her palm, and her large, dark eyes focused intently on him.

Yu Wan smiled. "The temperature in your house is too low. It's not good for dogs. Also, given your personality…I don't think you have much verbal communication with Hongdou."

Shen Qingzhou, "…"

"Just pay attention to the air conditioning next time. As for talking, it's okay if you don't like to talk. I'll do it."

Shen Qingzhou narrowed his eyes and looked at Yu Wan again. In the rearview mirror, the girl's fair, delicate face was beaming…

Shen Qingzhou realized he found Yu Wan quite agreeable, to the point that even when she said such odd things, he didn't feel any annoyance. Not feeling annoyed was quite rare for Shen Qingzhou.

He looked away. "As long as Hongdou likes it."

"It likes it. I see Hongdou is very lively," Yu Wan said, petting her beloved pet lying on her lap. "Right, Hongdou?"

Hongdou: "…"

Arriving at the hospital, Yu Wan instinctively moved to hoist Hongdou up. She had just bent down when a hand reached out. "I'll do it."

Yu Wan turned to look at him. At some point, Shen Qingzhou had put on a mask. The mask was large, revealing only his light tea-colored eyes and fair forehead. Yu Wan paused, suddenly remembering that Shen Qingzhou was a public figure. Yesterday, he had rushed over in a hurry, and thankfully there weren't many people at the veterinary hospital then, so it hadn't caused a stir.

But today was the weekend, and there would definitely be more people coming and going at the hospital. Shen Qingzhou had probably taken this precaution to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Shen Qingzhou held Hongdou, letting it rest on his shoulder. Yu Wan and Yu Diandian followed behind him as they walked toward the hospital entrance.

They found the doctor from yesterday. Seeing them, the doctor immediately started to treat Hongdou's wound.

"Young man, are you a celebrity? My apologies, I'm a bit older, and I don't recognize many of you young stars." The doctor said while treating the wound. "After you left yesterday, a few young nurses at the clinic kept chattering about you, saying your name was…Shen Qingzhou. Eh, what have you acted in? I'll have to check it out when I get back."

Shen Qingzhou, "I'm not an actor."

"No? Then a singer?"

Shen Qingzhou, "…"

Yu Wan chuckled from the side. "Doctor, he's a director."

"A director? Why work behind the scenes with such good looks? You should be in front of the camera. You'd definitely be a hit." The doctor said regretfully.

Yu Wan agreed. "Exactly, choosing to rely on talent when you could rely on your face."

Shen Qingzhou glanced at her, clearly speechless.

The doctor finished bandaging Hongdou's wound and turned to Shen Qingzhou. "Your girlfriend is so cute. The two of you, one quiet and one lively, are a good match."

Yu Wan waved her hands. "No, I'm not his girlfriend."

The doctor nodded knowingly. "Oh~ I know, I know. Big stars have to keep their relationships secret. I won't say anything, I won't say anything. Otherwise, if someone overhears, it'll be exposed."

Yu Wan was rendered speechless. Your imagination is truly remarkable.

Then she looked at Shen Qingzhou. His gaze was calm, neither denying nor confirming. Yu Wan pouted. He was probably too lazy to respond to such things.

"Come with me to get the medicine." The doctor said.

Shen Qingzhou looked at Yu Wan. "Go get the medicine. It's not convenient for me."

Yu Wan nodded. Indeed, she was useful.

Shen Qingzhou watched Yu Wan leave with the doctor, but the doctor's words echoed in his mind.

Girlfriend? One quiet, one lively? A good match…

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