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Qin Yao pouted and said matter-of-factly:
"Eating and direct contact are not the same thing."

Lin Muxi couldn't help but giggle, "Haha, that's a really novel reason. Doesn't eating it count as contact?"

Qin Yao glared at her.
"How can that be the same? They're already cooked when you eat them, and you can't see their original slippery appearance. They taste pretty good, so why not eat them?"

But if it were a living thing, just touching it would make me feel incredibly uncomfortable.

Chen Chen chuckled and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Alright, stop teasing Yao Yao. Everyone has different preferences."

As he spoke, he used serving chopsticks to place a piece of other food on Qin Yao's plate.

"Try this sweet and sour pork ribs, my mom makes it, it tastes amazing."

Qin Yao quickly replied with a smile, "Thank you, senior. It looks so appetizing."

After saying that, he took a bite, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"Wow, this is so delicious! Auntie's cooking is amazing! It tastes much better than what my senior cooked."

Liu Xiuying couldn't stop laughing.
"Eat as much as you like, don't be shy. When you young people are together, it's all about making a lively scene."

Lin Muxi continued, "Yaoyao, after we finish eating, we'll take you for a walk around the village."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yao immediately said, "That's a great idea."

After finishing her meal, Lin Muxi took the initiative to get up and help clear the table.

Qin Yao then strolled leisurely into the courtyard.

The afternoon sky was still shrouded in haze, appearing gloomy.

Fortunately, the rain has stopped.

After the morning rain, the ground in the yard was still a little damp, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and grass, giving everything a unique charm.

This unique simplicity and tranquility of the countryside is something you can never experience in the bustling city.

Qin Yao took a deep breath of the fresh, natural air, slowly closed her eyes, and fully enjoyed the comfort.

She strolled through the courtyard, her gaze wandering casually around.

Chen Chen's yard wasn't large, but its layout was compact and just right.

Qin Yao looked around the courtyard.

Suddenly, she noticed a large red basin placed next to her, and a sense of curiosity arose in her heart, so she slowly walked over.

Just as she was about to reach the foot basin, suddenly, a large yellow dog darted out from behind the woodshed.

The big yellow dog stared warily at Qin Yao, making low growling sounds.

This sudden scene startled Qin Yao, and she instinctively took several steps back.

"Why is there a dog here too?"

At this moment, Lin Muxi heard the noise and looked over.

Upon seeing the big yellow dog, her face immediately lit up with delight:

"Big Yellow? You've finally shown up."

Lin Muxi hadn't seen Dahuang when she came back, and she had originally wanted to ask Chen Chen about it, but she had been too busy these past two days and completely forgot. The moment Dahuang saw Lin Muxi, its previously wary gaze instantly softened.

It wagged its tail happily and ran to Lin Muxi with small steps, rubbing its head against her legs. It looked very cute and was clearly begging for a pat on the head.

Seeing this, Lin Muxi smiled, squatted down, gently stroked the big yellow dog's head, and asked softly:

"Where have you been these past few days? I haven't seen you in ages."

Just then, Chen Chen came out of the house and explained:
"It just gave birth to pups a couple of days ago, and it probably came out because it smelled an unfamiliar scent approaching."

"Having a baby?" Qin Yao asked in surprise, repeating the question.

Chen Chen smiled and nodded.
"Yes, they had puppies. I heard it from my mom. It's in the corner behind the woodshed. The puppies haven't even opened their eyes yet. They're all tiny and so cute."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yao's curiosity was instantly piqued, and the tension she had just felt dissipated considerably.
"Can I go take a look?"

Lin Muxi stood up and took Qin Yao's hand. "I didn't expect that Dahuang would have pups. Come on, let's go take a look."

The three of them, along with the big yellow dog, went to the back of the woodshed.

In a small nest made of old clothes, several fluffy puppies were huddled together, making faint "whimpering" sounds.

They were all wet, with fur of varying shades, their eyes closed, their small bodies rising and falling slightly with their breathing, looking utterly adorable.

Qin Yao was immediately captivated by the heartwarming scene before her. She crouched down, carefully approaching, her eyes filled with affection.

"Wow, they're so cute!"

Lin Muxi turned to look at Chen Chen.
"Senior, these puppies are so tiny! When will they open their eyes?"

Chen Chen also squatted down and carefully examined the puppy.
"In about ten days, they will be able to see the world more clearly."

Lin Muxi gently stroked the big yellow dog's back and smiled as she said to Qin Yao:

"Since becoming a mother, Dahuang has become very cautious; it's never been this fierce before. If you hadn't come today, we probably wouldn't have seen it at all."

Qin Yao gently poked a puppy's paw. The puppy seemed to sense the movement, shifted its body, and let out a weaker whimper, which made her giggle.

"I never expected Dahuang to be so amazing, giving birth to so many adorable babies all at once."

Chen Chen slowly stood up, gently patted the dust off his clothes, and said with a gentle smile:
"It will be even more fun when the puppies grow up a bit. They'll be so lively and energetic, running all over the yard, it'll be so much fun."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yao's eyes instantly lit up with anticipation, her face filled with barely suppressed joy, and she eagerly asked:
"When they grow up, could you give me one?"

Chen Chen looked at Qin Yao's expectant expression, laughed heartily, and nodded:
"Of course you can. Once the puppies are old enough to live independently from their mother, you can pick your favorite one and take it home."

Qin Yao clenched her fists excitedly and jumped lightly on the spot.
"That's awesome! I can already imagine it running around my house. I'm going to buy it lots and lots of cute little toys, take it to the yard to sunbathe, and also..."

As she spoke, she imagined the wonderful moments she would share with the puppies, and the smile on her lips grew even wider.

Lin Muxi leaned closer and teased with a smile:
"Judging from how impatient you are, anyone who didn't know better would think the puppy had already arrived at your home."

However, once you take the puppy home, you'll have to take good care of it; don't just lose interest after a short time.

Qin Yao quickly patted her chest and assured him:

"Of course not! I'll take excellent care of it. And I'm planning to give it a super cool name, you guys help me think of something!" (End of Chapter)