Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Another Clingy Little Rascal

“Let’s not talk about how you got swindled, but we must solve the termite problem, right? If you don’t have enough money, your Sister Pan will lend you some!”

Aunt Pan tossed the cloth she was holding with grand generosity.

Xu Ying was touched by the strong friendship between the two and smiled as she agreed with Aunt Pan, “Auntie, I’m not a kid anymore, I’m already 22.”

Speaking of biological science, she thought of the Feng Yun couple who were going to help her build a farm; they were experts, much more reliable than those money-scamming biotech companies in the county.

“Actually, I know the owner of a big biotech company. I’ll ask about exterminating termites later.”

“Let’s not worry about that now, let’s eat first!”

Bao Sufen shook her head with a smile and placed a tray of food in front of Xu Ying.

Besides the steaming hot food on the tray, there was also a bowl of hot soup.

“Come on, Yingying, today the cafeteria is serving green pepper braised ribs and shredded carrots. Auntie saw there were some tomatoes left, so I made you a tomato egg soup.”

Bao Sufen handed Xu Ying a small bowl and spoon for the soup.

Although it was served in the cafeteria’s stainless-steel bowl, the tomato egg soup looked very appealing, with bright red tomatoes and yellow eggs mixed together, wafting a fresh aroma that made one’s mouth water.

“Thank you, Aunt Bao!”

This homely meal gave Xu Ying a sense of home. She ladled a small bowl of soup, blew on it, and took a sip. The rich tomato flavor and the freshness of the egg spread across her tongue.

Xu Ying gave a thumbs up, generously praising, “It’s really delicious! Honestly, it’s the best tomato egg soup I’ve ever had!”

Aunt Bao, hearing Xu Ying’s praise, seemed less worried, watching Xu Ying eat with the same affection she would have for her own daughter, feeling relieved and happy.

She hoped her grandchildren would also go to college in the future, go to developed cities to study and see the world like Xu Ying.

However, thinking about the money she had saved for her grandchildren’s college education, which was scammed by Tai Lin Biological, the happiness in Aunt Bao’s eyes faded away.

Xu Ying quickly finished her dinner and got up to take the tray to the back kitchen.

Aunt Bao hurriedly took the tray, “Just leave it here, don’t worry about it, go and rest, you’ve worked all day.”

“Got it!”

Xu Ying couldn’t resist Aunt Bao’s enthusiasm. As she caught a glimpse of the Big-eared Hedgehog awake in the carrier, she had to take it for a blood test, so she picked up the carrier and said goodbye to the two aunts, “I remember the termite issue, I won’t forget, don’t worry too much, we’ll find a way.”

She walked away and reassured the two aunts, “I remember hearing that for villages affected by such disasters, you can apply for subsidies from the higher-ups. I’ll check the policy for you, don’t worry.”

“Thank you, Yingying!”

*

Xu Ying took the Big-eared Hedgehog to the lab for a blood test.

The Big-eared Hedgehog, seeing the unfamiliar environment and cold atmosphere, huddled in the corner of the carrier and refused to come out.

She could only see a ball of “cactus” in the corner of the carrier, murmuring “Eek eek.”

[Miss Manager, I’m scared.]

[Am I going to get poked with a thick needle again?]

“This time, we’re not injecting you with anything uncomfortable, just taking a small blood sample for testing.”

Xu Ying softened her voice to explain the purpose of the blood test to the Big-eared Hedgehog, “We need to see if there are any leftover substances from the bad guys’ injections that could affect your body.”

“It’s like reading a book about your body with an instrument to see if there’s a distress signal.”

The Big-eared Hedgehog nodded, somewhat understanding but still speaking in a small voice.

[But, I’m still scared!]

[Even though I know Miss Manager is not a bad person, the thought of leaving this safe box makes me nervous and my heart beat “thump thump.”]

[I feel like I’m going to be scared to death.]

Xu Ying pondered with her hand on her chin and didn’t rush to get the Big-eared Hedgehog out. She closed the carrier’s door, “Then let’s not take blood for now, let’s go have some fun with food and play.”

The Big-eared Hedgehog, initially trembling, got curious as soon as it heard Xu Ying mention “food and play.” What fun could there be at this place, which Miss Manager said is their Animal Rescue Park’s headquarters?

Xu Ying carried the carrier to the activity center at headquarters.

Before entering, she heard gentle and cheerful piano music coming from inside.

It was probably the little animals doing their evening rehabilitation training.

Just as Xu Ying opened the door, the once gentle and cheerful piano music suddenly became chaotic with thumps of “dong dong,” and she saw the fox cubs wreaking havoc on the piano.

One by one, they jumped onto the piano and stepped on the keys with their paws, bouncing around, and the piano produced a cacophony of notes.

Zhuo Yi, sitting on the piano bench, watched the little Ear Foxes crawling all over the piano with a helpless yet doting expression.

The noise attracted the Big-eared Hedgehog in the carrier, who peeked through the gap of the carrier’s door, wide-eyed at the commotion outside.

It saw a group of foxes with ears as big as their bodies playing and frolicking on that big black machine.

Noticing that whenever the big-eared foxes jumped on a key, the big black machine made a sound, the Big-eared Hedgehog grew more curious about it.

“Haven’t seen you for three days and you’re demolishing the place already, huh?”

Xu Ying walked over quickly, grabbed the most energetic and vigorous Fox Erniu with her free hand.

Suspended by the scruff of its neck, Fox Erniu hung limply like a plush toy, its ears and limbs dangling as it dared not move while Xu Ying swung it gently.

The ear fox cubs instantly quieted down, standing in a row on the piano keys like children who’ve been caught doing something wrong, their eyes avoiding contact.

[Zhuo Yi said we wouldn’t play anymore, so we decided to have a little fun.]

[Yes, yes, we just played a little bit, this thing makes different sounds when you press it, it’s so fun.]

The Big-eared Hedgehog found the change in this group of flamboyant little foxes very amusing.

It was less nervous and scared now, influenced by the lively atmosphere of the activity center, and moved to the front of the carrier.

Looking at the little fox cubs, Xu Ying pretended to “scare” them, “Pianos are expensive, if you break it, I’ll have you work at the headquarters for the rest of your lives.”

The little Ear Foxes hung their heads, lifted them in unison, and widened their eyes like bells.

[No way, no!!!]

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