Chapter 234 Next we have to change direction
Led by the big yellow dog, Ranran and his friends soon arrived at an open space.
This place is surrounded by abandoned buildings stacked on top of each other, like a protective cluster carefully built with steel bars and concrete.
Shen Dinghai was still observing around, and Ranran had already discovered traces of strangers' activities.
"There are water bottles, plastic bags for food, and over there is the dogs' den? Food bowls and water bowls."
Ran Ran approached the space built with thick cardboard and said, "This should be it."
When Shen Dinghai saw the largest nest that was large enough to accommodate an adult, he couldn't help but want to crawl in.
He quickly shook his head and said, "Old He built this nest so big, could it be for himself?"
Ran Ran looked at the big yellow dog, "Obviously."
"Among the stray dogs that just approached us, even the largest one doesn't need a nest this big."
Shen Dinghai looked confused, "Living with stray dogs? What does Lao He want?!"
Ranran glanced at the gray sky above, feeling very depressing, as if it would rain in the next second.
"Coming here and watching these puppies eat is probably the most enjoyable thing for Lao He every day."
Shen Dinghai opened his mouth and said, "He used to be a technician in a small company. He would go to work between high-rise buildings every day, wearing a suit and tie, right? I can't imagine him being with a dog."
“Is this still a person?”
Ran Ran shook her head. "After experiencing such a family change, Lao He is definitely not the same Lao He as before."
“Anyone will change in the face of disaster.”
The big yellow dog sat obediently at Ranran's feet. After waiting for a long time, he still didn't get any food. He tilted his big head in confusion and made a wronged "woo" sound.
Shen Dinghai couldn't bear it anymore, and said softly, "We don't have any food, so what can we do with them..."
Ranran slowly stroked the big yellow dog's head.
Just then the rain started to fall.
Several dogs waiting for food quickly barked at each other, and then immediately crawled into the nest built by Lao He with cardboard.
It’s made of simple cardboard, but it’s a sheltered home for the puppies.
It took almost an instant for the raindrops to grow from small to large and from light to heavy, and soon everyone could hear the sound of raindrops hitting the ground.
Shen Dinghai struggled to cover Ranran's head with his coat. The heavy rain hit his uncovered face, making it difficult for him to open his eyes.
"What should we do now, cousin? It's raining so hard, should we leave?"
Ranran quietly glanced at Ning Wu who was standing in the rain without saying a word.
The rain was so heavy, but strangely it didn't get him wet at all.
Ran Ran immediately said, "Let's go."
Just their footsteps moved and the puppies in the cardboard box began to whimper.
Not the owner, but a familiar smell to them.
But the smell did not bring them food.
Even through the heavy rain, Ranran could see those pairs of wet eyes.
The puppies twisted their bodies excitedly, and some even rushed out of the cardboard box, wagging their tails at Ranran.
Ranran turned around and followed Shen Dinghai, stumbling away on the muddy dirt road.
The whimpering of the puppy behind her seemed to have been blocked out by the loud sound of rain, but Ranran felt that the sound seemed to reach her heart.
When returning to the warm and comfortable room, Ranran was still a little dazed.
The gray space where the dogs lived seemed to be in a different world from the space where she lived. This made Ran Ran almost feel like she was just dreaming.
In fact, she had never been to the place where Lao He fed the dogs, nor had she met those stray dogs. Everything was her imagination.
But feelings can be deceiving, but the rain on her body cannot. Even though Shen Dinghai covered her head with his coat, the overwhelming rain still could not spare her.
Shen Dinghai was looking wet and disheveled, and was carefully wiping Ranran's hair with a towel.
"Cousin, are you still thinking about the puppy?"
Ran Ran raised her eyes and looked directly at Shen Dinghai, her clear gaze making it impossible to avoid.
“I think we should do something for them.”
Shen Dinghai thought for a second and said, "It's simple. I'll call my dad and see if there is any stray animal rescue base at home. I can just ask the staff to rescue them."
"We will arrange for adoption later. After all, they are docile and seem to be quite friendly, so that each of them can become a puppy with a home."
Ranran's eyes lit up when she heard that. Shen Dinghai turned his face away, somewhat unbearable, with his ears red.
He touched his nose uncomfortably and said, "The Shen family is big and powerful, so they should have this type of industry. Otherwise, let Dad set up a stray animal rescue foundation."
Ran Ran smiled brightly, "Nephew, sometimes you are much better than me!"
Shen Dinghai snorted proudly, "Of course, to become your cousin's nephew, you have to be qualified! You can't be your cousin's nephew if you don't have some ability!"
The mood between the two was just right. Ning Wu, who had just washed up, came out with a dry towel. Seeing Shen Dinghai wiping Ranran's hair, he threw the towel back into the bathroom.
"Don't walk around in front of people if you're dirty. You're like a drowned dog." Ning Wu expressed his opinion as the owner.
"Mr. Shen, you'd better go wash up right away, otherwise the rain on you will not only stain my carpet, but also the floor."
Shen Dinghai gritted his teeth and endured it, ignoring it and continuing to concentrate on helping Ranran wipe her hair.
Ran Ran pulled a corner of the towel over and said, "My second nephew, go quickly. You've been wearing wet clothes for so long, be careful not to catch a cold."
Shen Dinghai then glared at Ning Wu and walked towards the bathroom angrily.
Because his clothes were all wet, the fabric stuck to his skin, which made his angry behavior look ridiculous instead of impressive.
Of course, he himself was not aware of this.
Soon, Shen Dinghai got ready and appeared wearing Ning Wu's clothes.
He thought that Ning Wu, who had always been at odds with him, would definitely ridicule his unauthorized actions, but Ning Wu just glanced at him indifferently and picked up the cup to drink tea.
Shen Dinghai let out a light "hiss". Why did this person suddenly stop targeting him?
His brain was working rapidly and he figured it out in an instant!
Because the Ning Wu sitting on the sofa was not the real Ning Wu, so he certainly wouldn't mind if someone else wore Ning Wu's clothes!
The more Shen Dinghai thought about it, the more he felt that he had guessed right, and he immediately said something dry.
"You...don't mind if I wear your clothes?"
Ning Wu didn't even raise his eyelids, "Whatever."
Knew it!
Shen Dinghai felt that the reason why Ning Wu let him off so easily must be what he guessed! That's right!
He immediately plucked up his courage, walked around and sat down next to Ranran.
The three of them sat together, and there was no atmosphere for joyful conversation at all. Shen Dinghai immediately turned his attention to the mission.
"Cousin, we have found Lao He's dog, but the clues have been cut off. Not only did we return empty-handed, but we are also disappointed."
Ran Ran shook his head, "It's not like this trip was completely fruitless."
"Based on what we saw and felt, we can hold on to our suspicions even more firmly."
"Lao He is not a suspect."
"How could a person who could be so compassionate to a dog kill two people in a row?"
Ran Ran looked serious, "Next we have to change direction."
"Sun Zhiqiang."
