Chapter 7: Pochita

Chapter 7: Pochita

"Qianli, you're soaking wet... You should go back and change clothes."

A girl said with concern.

Gu Qianli looked at her wet clothes. Since it was autumn, she wasn't wearing much.

Her long-sleeve T-shirt was completely drenched, clinging to her body and outlining her curves.

Fortunately, the clothes hadn't become transparent.

"Well, as long as you're okay," Lin Qingshan said, preparing to leave.

It seemed he wouldn't die today, and in front of these girls, he couldn't very well repeat his attempt at self-destruction.

"Wait..."

At that moment, Gu Qianli hurriedly blocked Lin Qingshan's path.

"Uh... Do you need anything else?" Lin Qingshan blinked innocently.

This girl... doesn't she want compensation or something? Although she fell into the water because of him, he was currently penniless.

Gu Qianli then picked up the rescued puppy from her friends and said, "Uh... It was you who saved it. Don't you want to adopt it?"

Lin Qingshan was taken aback, "Isn't there a law in the Republic that requires you to adopt after saving a life?"

Gu Qianli blushed, as Lin Qingshan's comment reminded her that she was saved by him.

"No, no... there isn't such a law, but this little dog is so pitiful... If it's left alone after falling into the water and doesn't get any care or medication, it could get sick."

She said worriedly.

"Actually... if I could, I would like to adopt it too, but we're university students, at nearby Modu University of Technology, and the school doesn't allow pets."

Gu Qianli added.

Lin Qingshan scratched his head, "But... I can't afford to keep it either. Frankly, I'm currently a jobless pauper. I can't buy dog food or take it to the vet. At most, I can only provide it with a dog bed."

He spoke with genuine seriousness. It would be irresponsible to keep a dog when he couldn't even afford food.

"I see."

Gu Qianli showed a smile of understanding, "In that case, how about this: I'll take care of its medical treatment and buy dog food. You just need to adopt it for me. How does that sound?"

Lin Qingshan hesitated, then looked at the little dog. The puppy seemed to understand, wagging its tail happily and barking, "Woof woof!"

"Well... okay then?"

Lin Qingshan said uncertainly.

"Great, thank you!" Gu Qianli handed the puppy to him.

Lin Qingshan accepted it.

"By the way, I'm Gu Qianli. May I ask your name?"

Gu Qianli asked.

"Lin Qingshan," Lin Qingshan said candidly.

"Speaking of which, this little dog doesn't have a name yet..."

One of the girls remarked.

"Yeah, why don't you, Qianli, give it a name?" another girl suggested.

Gu Qianli shook her head, looking at Lin Qingshan, "Mr. Lin, since you saved it and will be taking care of it, why don't you choose a name for it?"

Lin Qingshan thought for a moment, then tentatively said, "How about... Pochita?"

"Woof woof!" The puppy seemed to like the name, responding happily.

"Pochita? That name is a bit strange..." The girls looked at each other with peculiar expressions.

But no one objected.

"Then... let's first take Pochita to see a vet, buy some dog food, and get it vaccinated, along with a leash, dog bed, and canned food."

Gu Qianli said.

"But Qianli... you're all wet..."

One of the girls hesitated.

"I'll go change clothes at a nearby store. And Mr. Lin, you're wet too. Let's go change clothes together."

Gu Qianli said casually.

Lin Qingshan realized that this beautiful girl named Gu Qianli must be quite wealthy! How else could she be so generous?

It was amazing to meet someone so successful in life...

"Mr. Lin, what do you think? Hmm?"

Seeing Lin Qingshan silent, Gu Qianli asked with curiosity.

"Great! I have no objections!"

Lin Qingshan smiled politely, feeling that meeting such a successful person was wonderful!

He even thought it would be great to be Gu Qianli's dog!

Being her dog... must be a happy thing!

...

Thus, Lin Qingshan accompanied Gu Qianli and her friends to a nearby mall to buy new clothes.

They then went to a nearby pet store to see the vet for Pochita, buy dog food, get vaccinations, and also purchase a leash, dog bed, and canned food.

Moreover, Lin Qingshan received a treat from Gu Qianli—a cup of milk tea.

Miss Qianli truly was a winner in life, paying without even checking the bill!

After all this, the afternoon passed.

Gu Qianli looked at the time and said, "Alright, Mr. Lin, it's time to head back to the university."

"Yes! Miss Qianli! You've worked hard today!"

Lin Qingshan said, carrying the various items.

Gu Qianli gave him a curious look and said, "But I'd like to visit your place. That way, I can also check on Pochita."

She patted Pochita in Lin Qingshan's arms, and Pochita nuzzled Gu Qianli's long fingers.

Gu Qianli closed her eyes in enjoyment.

"No problem, Miss Qianli!"

Lin Qingshan had no objections, especially after Gu Qianli's treat. He was now completely compliant.

"Then everyone, head back first. I'll go with Mr. Lin to his place."

Gu Qianli told her friends.

"Okay then."

Her friends had no objections.

Gu Qianli and Lin Qingshan left the mall and parted ways with her friends.

The two, along with Pochita, leisurely returned to Lin Qingshan's rental apartment.

At that moment, the landlord saw Lin Qingshan return with a beautiful girl and was momentarily stunned.

"Qingshan... Is this your friend?"

"Yes, Uncle Dong!"

Lin Qingshan responded, "By the way, Pochita will be staying with me from now on. Is it okay to keep a dog in this rental?"

The landlord looked at Pochita and said, "It's fine, as long as the dog doesn't disturb or harm anyone."

"Of course, Pochita won't!"

Lin Qingshan said confidently.

Pochita also seemed to respond, "Woof woof!"

"Remarkable, this dog seems quite sensible."

The landlord said in surprise.

"Indeed, Pochita is a good puppy."

Lin Qingshan said with a grin.

After greeting the landlord, he showed Gu Qianli into his small rental apartment.

"Mr. Lin... Do you live here?"

Gu Qianli asked curiously. 

(End of Chapter)