The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 530 Raising Rabbits

The couple kept a low profile for the next two days.

Back in Beijing, I stayed home and didn't leave the neighborhood.

During that time, we played musical instruments, wrote songs, went fishing, cooked together, practiced boxing together, and even spun tops and skateboarded together...

They lived a very leisurely life.

The following evening, someone knocked on the courtyard gate.

Gu Lanxi was playing with a slingshot in the garden when she heard the doorbell ring, so she went to open the door.

Then I saw a little girl, about thirteen or fourteen years old, with a red nose and swollen eyes, standing at the door, sobbing. She was carrying a pinkish-purple rabbit cage with two half-grown rabbits inside.

The little rabbit has black ears, limbs, tail, and nose, and its eyes are like rubies. Its two ears stand up high, making it look especially cute and adorable.

Gu Lanxi was unsure of her purpose and, being away from home for most of the year, had never met her before, so she politely asked:

"Hello, what can I do?"

When she saw that it was her who opened the door, the girl was stunned for a moment, then greeted her generously: "Hello, Sister Gu, I'm Xiao Ze from number 2. I'm sorry to bother you, but I just wanted to ask if you'd like to keep a rabbit?"

"rabbit?"

The rabbit cage was spotless, and inside were two cute little bowls.

Gu Lanxi often receives gifts from fans, and it's obvious at a glance that the bowl is handmade, most likely made by her own hands. She clearly loves these two rabbits very much, which is a bit puzzling.

“I’m going to study in the UK next week. My school is a boarding school and pets are not allowed. But my parents are too busy to take care of them and they don’t agree with me leaving them at home for my nanny to take care of. So I can only give them to people who really love them.”

Gu Lanxi knew the couple in room number two and knew they were going through a divorce, but she kept it a secret for the sake of the stock price.

The child probably doesn't know that yet.

I'm afraid that once they send their child abroad, they'll turn on each other and fight to the death.

In this situation, it would be remarkable if one could retain love for their daughter; how could they possibly spare a portion of their love for their daughter's pet?

For families like this, hiring a housekeeper to raise rabbits is no big deal at all.

However, once the couple's marriage breaks down, it might be many years before this child can return to China. By the time she comes back, Rabbit will probably be long gone.

Rather than leaving her with lingering memories that prevent her from concentrating on her studies, it's better to choose a short, painful approach and let her say goodbye to the little rabbit as soon as possible.

Gu Lanxi glanced at the size of the rabbit and figured it had probably only been raised for a month or so.

Seeing that she remained silent, the girl tightened her grip on the rabbit cage.

The rabbit wasn't a rare breed, nor was it particularly attractive. She bought it from a classmate when she was setting up a stall during her elementary school graduation season.

She had already knocked on several doors, but each one had made an excuse to refuse.

Some said they already have cats and dogs at home and don't have the energy to keep more; others said someone in their family is allergic to fur and can't keep furry pets; some simply aren't interested in rabbits; and still others just asked their housekeeper to open the door, saying the owner wasn't home, even though they had already seen someone inside...

The excuses varied, but most of them were because the rabbit was just an ordinary rabbit.

Ozawa was well aware of these circumstances.

But she stubbornly carried both of them, knocking on doors from house to house.

Even if they're ordinary, there must be people who love them, right?
Just like her.

Even if she's just an ordinary girl, her parents will always love her, right?

In fact, she lived with her parents day and night, and she knew better than anyone that their relationship had changed.

One reason I agreed to give the rabbit away for adoption was that after going to my new school, I could put aside my worries and focus on my studies to bring honor to my parents.

She hoped that her parents wouldn't separate because she was such a good girl.

But these are things you shouldn't tell strangers.

Although Gu Lanxi is a household name and a big star, someone of her background would never blindly follow celebrities.

In her eyes, Gu Lanxi was no different from the other neighbors.

In fact, because her life wasn't as free as that of ordinary people, she felt even more pitiful in her eyes...

Xiao Ze was about to say goodbye politely and head to the next place when he suddenly saw Gu Lanxi extend her hand:
"If you're willing, I'd like to take over and continue taking care of them."

They only have two rabbits. Gu Lanxi has hired several housekeepers, so even when neither of them is home, there's always someone to take care of them.

Plus, with a large yard, you can find a corner to keep them in, and the house won't smell.

Perhaps those who have been caught in the rain, when they have an umbrella, will always want to shield others from the rain, even if only for a short while.

Gu Lanxi finally felt compassion.

A broken marriage will always leave scars, but she hopes that the fewer scars, the better.

The girl was very happy, kept the rabbit, and said she would bring over rabbit food and other things later.

Gu Lanxi took the rabbit cage and estimated that the cage and rabbit together must weigh at least seven or eight pounds. This child must have had a sore arm carrying it from house number 2, asking from house to house.

He called the child inside, took her down to the basement, and drove off. "I'll take you back and pick up your things while I'm at it, so you don't have to run back and forth."

Xiaoze takes raising rabbits very seriously and has all the necessary equipment, making it much more convenient to drive there.

She didn't bring any gifts, but went directly to the house. When she entered, she found only her aunt and Xiaoze at home. She asked a few more questions about school, took the gifts, and then drove back to her own home.

She didn't want this to feel like a transaction.

Xiao Ze didn't make any requests throughout the entire process, and Gu Lanxi didn't make any promises.

Even as he was leaving, seeing Xiaoze run after the car for at least twenty meters, he still couldn't bear it and offered to add her on WeChat, sending her photos of the rabbits from time to time.

Only then was the matter considered closed.

Back home, Gu Lanxi carried her things upstairs and saw Lu Nanting squatting in front of the rabbit cage, feeding the rabbits cabbage.

When she came back, I asked her when she bought the rabbit.
Gu Lanxi then quietly told him what had happened.

"Let's build a small house and put it in the yard later, otherwise it will smell terrible."

"Okay, I'll go check if we have any more wooden planks at home."

"I bought quite a few nails for my nail art practice, so it should be enough. If not, I'll call and have them delivered."

Lu Nanting quickly accepted the pair of rabbits.

This was Gu Lanxi's first time keeping a pet, and given the rabbit's unusual origins, she took it very seriously.

They didn't even have time for dinner. They just grabbed a trailer, hauled their tools and planks upstairs, found a good spot in the yard near the woods, and started building their little cabin with a clang and bang.

Rabbits need to gnaw on wood, and she doesn't plan to keep them directly in the wooden house, so the wooden house needs to be large enough to accommodate rabbit cages.

"I think to ensure ventilation, it would be best to make the walls movable. When the weather is nice, you can open them to let in fresh air, and when it rains, snows, or gets cold, you can lower them..."

"Okay, let me see!"

"I'll nail the planks in, you just need to direct me."

"that is real good?"

"Haven't things always been fine?"

"That's right."

Seeing the two whispering in the yard, and knowing that it was getting dark and they still didn't want to come back, not even eating dinner.

Old Xiao had no choice but to call Mrs. Lu immediately.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lu exclaimed, "Oh dear, my youngest daughter-in-law wants to build a small house in the yard to raise rabbits? I must help her get it set up right away."

Otherwise, the garden, which was in such good condition, might be unusable by tomorrow.

Moreover, a scientifically designed rabbit cage is essential to prevent it from smelling bad.

Lu Tai was in a great hurry. He immediately found workers, brought the materials, and rushed over in half an hour.

When they arrived, the couple had just nailed on a window, and Gu Lanxi accidentally pricked her finger on a splinter, which made her very distressed!
"Aren't we supposed to leave early tomorrow morning to unpack college acceptance letters for our fans? This is a matter of life and death for many people. You two should go to bed early tonight so you'll be in good shape tomorrow. Leave the rabbit-raising to Mom. I promise it will be ready by the time you get back."

They were often away from home, and when there were things to do at home, Mrs. Lu would usually take care of them. Seeing that there were workers around, and that their mother only needed to keep an eye on things, the two of them busied themselves tidying up the room for Mr. Chen, wanting her to stay for a couple of days.

"It's been so long since I've been back, the house feels so empty. Mom, please come and stay with us for a few days!"

With filming wrapped, Gu Lanxi will still have business to do in August, but will be free in September. As for Lu Nanting, after his world tour ends, besides business and a music festival, his main task in September will be songwriting.

The couple mostly stays at home.

It's normal that they're both quite attached to Mrs. Lu and want to live with her.

Worried that she wouldn't be used to living here, Gu Lanxi took the initiative to tell her, "I've been busy with company matters for the past two months. The old house is closer to the studio. If it weren't for Ting-ge needing to write songs, and the fact that this place is quieter and has more space, we would have moved back."

It wouldn't be right to have the young people living separately, so Mrs. Lu had no choice but to agree.

We'll give them a surprise during the Chinese New Year.

What audacity! To raise rabbits, and even a pair!

I'm so sorry for updating so late.

One child takes two out in the morning and doesn't return until dark. After playing all day, they just want to lie down and not move when they get home. But Wang Jie, the little devil, still went and did the homework her father assigned, even though no one was watching her.

Self-disciplined and clear-headed, with incredible perseverance, he seems capable of succeeding at anything.

I don't want to attribute my failure to laziness.

She can still do her homework as usual, and I can still update as usual.

So I quickly got up.

Although it was short, it was very heartwarming.

I've written it down; I'll definitely fill in the gaps later.

Goodnight everyone~