42: Chapter 42 No Pets Allowed 42: Chapter 42 No Pets Allowed “Hmm?”
Lu Zixun, crouched in the backpack, suddenly pricked up his ears.
Could the sudden change in the timing for the spring outing indicate a problem, could it be because of his own appearance?
In the darkness, Lu Zixun’s eyes twinkled twice, contemplating the possibility.
In the classroom, the joyful cheers of the children rang out, but before they could enjoy their happiness for long, they heard Director Duan’s roar, “Quiet down, there’s more to be said!”
This Director Duan’s conduct was just terrible.
“At the same time, I need to emphasize that you cannot bring pets from home on the spring outing, and make sure to tell your parents when you get back, understood?”
A chorus of uniform voices arose, but hesitation appeared on Long Ya’s face, and after biting her lip, she raised her hand.
“Yaya, what’s the matter?”
Compared to the voice Lu Zixun had heard earlier, Director Duan now spoke with a tenderness like flowing water.
Lu Zixun couldn’t help but get goosebumps; even without a system prompt sound, he felt there was something off about Director Duan.
“Teacher Duan, is it possible not to go?”
As soon as Long Ya finished speaking, Director Duan’s brows furrowed, making her look considerably more somber.
Director Duan walked up to Long Ya, forcing a strained smile and softly said, “Yaya, why not, does your family not allow it?
The teacher can call and talk to your parents.”
Seeing the tempted look on Long Ya’s face, Director Duan pressed on, “Look, going on a spring outing with so many friends will be fun, right?
I’ll speak with your parents, don’t worry.”
Long Ya nodded and replied.
“Alright, that’s settled then.
Tomorrow, students won’t need to bring their books, just come straight to school.”
After saying this, a very pleased Director Duan left the classroom with a cheerful heart.
Hearing the sound of high heels fading in the distance, Lu Zixun also climbed out of the backpack, sat on the desk, and felt a bit of a headache.
He had no idea what these blood worms were up to at this point.
Long Ya, with her backpack slung on, turned her head to Lu Zixun, “Da Ju, are you coming home with me?”
Lu Zixun nodded without hesitation; he definitely needed to accompany her home.
What if the Long Family also had blood worms laying in wait?
“Ding—Joy Value from Long Ya +200 detected.”
Su Ya held Lu Zixun in her arms, her face brimming with happiness, “That’s great, Dad never liked me having a cat, neither did Grandpa Zeng, saying cats carry parasites.
But since Grandpa Zeng met Da Ju and didn’t say a word, taking you home should be no problem.”
Long Ya muttered to herself as if persuading herself.
Lu Zixun almost couldn’t help laughing out loud; she was just too adorable.
Held by Long Ya, they walked out of the teaching building without encountering Director Duan, and made it to the school gate without any obstacles.
A car was parked at the gate, with Zeng Haoyang dressed in a butler’s attire standing beside it.
He smiled warmly at Long Ya, took her backpack, and opened the car door for her.
Noticing something unusual, Lu Zixun was about to speak to Zeng Haoyang when he suddenly remembered Long Ya was also in the car and, after a moment’s hesitation, remained silent.
“Yaya, did you enjoy school today?”
Zeng Haoyang, seated in the driver’s seat, started the car and asked with a smile.
Long Ya, who was petting Lu Zixun’s head, looked up upon hearing Zeng Haoyang’s words and smiled after thinking for a moment,
Today, Teacher Guo told us about some interesting animals, and tomorrow, the school is taking us on a spring outing.”
Long Ya set Lu Zixun aside and excitedly moved closer to Zeng Haoyang, “Grandpa Zeng, groundhogs can actually make a sound, and it’s like ‘ah’ when they call out.”
Watching Long Ya’s vivid description, Lu Zixun licked his nose and almost wanted to laugh.
“Hahaha, Yaya is really adorable.”
After praising Yaya, Zeng Haoyang casually asked, “Where is the school taking you for the spring outing tomorrow?
How come no teacher told us about it?”
Yaya, who had sat back down, furrowed her cute little brows in thought before she spoke, “I think it’s to the Golden Monkey Zoo.
It was originally planned for Friday, but suddenly they changed it to tomorrow.”
Repeating her words, a subtle gleam flashed in Zeng Haoyang’s eyes as he smiled and said, “Then let’s go.
Can parents come along?”
“It seems not, and pets aren’t allowed either,” Long Ya recalled Director Duan’s words and shook her head.
Zeng Haoyang nodded slightly and said with a smile, “I’ll prepare some snacks for Yaya to take and share with your friends tomorrow.”
“I want Aunt Wu’s little cakes.
Aunt Wu’s little cakes are especially delicious.”
“All right, all right.”
The sound of their conversation left Lu Zixun with an inexplicable sense of being ignored and feeling down, listlessly lying on the cushion.
Suddenly, Lu Zixun was picked up by Long Ya, who looked at the back of Zeng Haoyang’s head, “Grandpa Zeng, today at school I saw a kitty.
But I didn’t see that brother; does he not want the kitty anymore?”
That brother is just busy, so he asked Grandpa to look after Da Ju for two days, which means Da Ju can play with Yaya for these two days.”
Overjoyed, Long Ya rubbed her chin against Lu Zixun’s head and volunteered, “When we get back, I want to bathe Da Ju and make him smell nice and clean.”
Hearing Long Ya’s voice, Lu Zixun suddenly felt his mood lift again.
As for why he felt better, Lu Zixun couldn’t quite say.
In the Night Blossom Villa Complex, No.
17, the Long Family’s home.
After passing through the security checkpoint at the entrance to the villa complex, Lu Zixun arrived at the Long Family’s home.
To be accurate, it was Long Ya’s own home.
Because Lu Zixun did not see Long Ya’s parents, just an aunt named Wu Yue who approached to welcome Long Ya home.
“Aunt Wu, didn’t Dad come today?”
Wu Yue shook her head, taking the backpack from Zeng Haoyang’s hands, “Miss, your father was busy with work today, so he might not be able to come until tomorrow.”
Long Ya lowered her head, a hint of disappointment showing, but soon she lifted it again and smiled at Wu Yue, “Aunt Wu, I’m going on a spring outing tomorrow.
Could you make some little cakes for me?
And I want to bathe the kitty, are the things at home okay to use for the kitty?”
Seeing such a sensible Long Ya, Lu Zixun didn’t know why he felt a sudden twinge of heartache.
He hovered around Long Ya, trying to act cute and coax her into feeling better.
“By the way, miss, there was a delivery today, it must be from your father.”
Just as Lu Zixun was amusing Long Ya and cheering her up, Wu Yue brought a delivery box from the room.