Dreaming Back to the 90s to Help My Dad Chase Away Rivals (BL)

Chapter 93: Deep Affection

Translator: dapotaturs

Release Date: 03/31/2024

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Chapter 93: Deep Affection

Amidst this mountain, clouds obscure the depths.

The clouds and winding paths obscured the sight of the two individuals, although they were almost standing at the entrance of the village without realizing it.

However, the main reason for the lack of people on the road at this time was likely due to the neighboring village hosting a banquet today. All the people from the village, young and old, had gone to attend the wedding feast. Otherwise, even if the mountain residents rested early, the roads wouldn't be completely devoid of human presence at this hour.

Following behind Gu Kaige, with the excited Bush circling around, the two turned a few corners, passing by a mountain spring well enclosed by large stones, and finally arrived at Kaige's home—a two-story residential building. It was evident that it had some history; the exterior walls and base of the first floor were made of stones mixed with clay, rather than ordinary red bricks. The walls were white with blue stones, and the second floor was constructed of wood. It was hard to see if there were any carvings at night, but it was undoubtedly an old structure.

"In our village, most of the houses date back to the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period. There are some newer ones, but they are few. Young people prefer to go to the town or even buy houses in Ningbo," Gu Kaige explained.

Opening the white iron gate of the courtyard, Ning Xiaobei squinted and saw red paper pasted on the lintel with the words "Good Luck and Fortune" written on it.

Entering the courtyard, the bright light from the hall's lamp illuminated the entrance area, allowing them to finally see each other clearly.

Kaige had tanned, although not to the extent of Fan Xia. But he seemed to be in good spirits, lacking the despondency of an unemployed man as Ning Xiaobei had imagined. Taking off his heavy military cotton coat, he proudly showed off the biceps he had developed from working in the fields during this time. He claimed that working was more effective than lifting weights, which Fan Xia envied and couldn't help but touch.

The astonishing transformation was seen in "Bush". Just moments ago, on the mountain path under the moonlight, it was hard to discern, but now, under the glow of the lamp, what a sight it was!

"Bush" was somewhat of a celebrity in the vicinity, known for his handsome appearance despite being a mix-breed. Coming from a Golden Retriever mother, he inherited a splendid coat resembling the morning sun, coupled with the intelligent gaze inherited from his Chinese rural dog father. Walking around the town, everyone wanted to pet him.

Kaige also paid meticulous attention to his fur. While he was frugal, using the ordinary twenty-yuan bottle of Head & Shoulders shampoo without conditioner, he spent at least fifty yuan every month taking Bush to the pet store in town for grooming. After a session, Bush would shine with glossy fur.

But now, looking at the creature before them, with its matted black and yellow fur, there was no sign of glossiness. Its fur was tangled and dull. There was even a wound on its right hind leg, likely from a fight with another dog, which was crudely bandaged with a piece of dirty white cloth. Its neck, back, and legs were covered in various debris, whether plant seeds or broken leaves, it was hard to tell.

In short, there was not a trace left of the "Shanghai Handsome Dog"; it had become just another village dog.

"The dogs in the countryside are all raised like this. I'd like to groom it, but where can I find a pet grooming salon around here? Besides, don't you think it looks happier and more lively, despite being a bit dirty?" Kaige defended.