Chapter 7: Too much love 1
Because I promised to help Lu Zhan take a look at the macaw that seemed to have a problem with its brain, after explaining the situation to my parents, I changed my clothes and prepared to go out.
"Xiao Duo——"
While Lu Zhan was chasing Xiao Huihui and putting the leash on him, A Baibai and Bai Xiaocong, who had been squatting on the ground, looked at me at the same time with sparkling eyes.
"Xiaoduo, I know I was wrong, please don't ignore me..." Abaibai cried softly while rubbing my leg carefully with his little head.
"Xiaoduo, are you going out? Can I go with you?" Bai Xiaocong bit her lower lip and looked at me carefully.
"No." I looked at him and turned my head away indifferently.
"But I heard everything you said. I think... I can help you..." Bai Xiaocong didn't seem to feel awkward at all after being rudely rejected by me. His black crystal-like eyes shone with an almost stubborn light. He looked at me steadily, then leaned close to my ear and said in a voice that only the two of us could hear, "Being with Abaibai, you can understand the pet's language. Isn't it convenient?"
"No need, I think I can handle it." After hearing what Bai Xiaocong said, I felt like I was going to explode. "Bai Xiaocong, my IQ is not as good as yours, but that doesn't mean I'm mentally retarded. I have a brain and can think for myself. Without you and A Baibai, it won't have any impact on my life!"
"No, that's not what I meant..." When Bai Xiaocong heard what I said, a trace of confusion flashed across his face. He explained to me with a pale face and obvious panic in his eyes.
"Woof - Xiaoduo is going to our house! The home of Xiao Huihui and his handsome master! We have a big apple tree! So big! There will be delicious apples in the fall! Xiao Huihui loves apples the most!" When Xiao Huihui was put on the leash by Lu Zhan and was taken out, he heard the conversation between me and Bai Xiaocong, shook his ears, and shouted excitedly.
"Xiaoduo, don't go to his house on a date! If you like apples, Bai Xiaocong can also plant apple trees in his yard! His yard is full of weeds anyway, you can plant whatever you want!" After hearing what Xiao Huihui said, Abaibai bared his teeth at Xiao Huihui, then looked at me sadly.
"Can we go now?" Lu Zhan held Xiao Huihui's hand with one hand and stretched out the other hand to me. Although he was only wearing ordinary home clothes, he looked extremely handsome.
I have to say, if other girls from the school were present at this time, they would be so excited that they would cover their chests and faint.
"Of course, Your Highness..." I don't know why, but I deliberately ignored the hand that was reaching out to me, tugged at the hem of my clothes, and exaggeratedly gave Lu Zhan a European lady's salute that I had seen on TV.
"Heh... " Lu Zhan looked at me, raised his lips slightly, chuckled with ambiguous meaning, bent down and made a inviting gesture to me.
I followed his movements and walked past Bai Xiaocong with my head held high, feeling so proud as if I were really a princess.
"Xiaoduo is going to our house--" Xiao Huihui spread out his limbs and rushed forward. Although his front paws were pulled off the ground by the traction rope, after catching his breath, he rushed forward again as if he had no brains.
"Hahaha, I think I know why you like Xiao Huihui so much." Looking at the lively Xiao Huihui, my mood improved a lot, and I couldn't help but teasing Lu Zhan.
"Oh? Why?" Lu Zhan was walking side by side with me. When he heard me talking, he lowered his head slightly and turned to look at me.
"Because this silly personality makes people very happy! And, because it's really too stupid... so, people can't help but want to take care of it..." As I said, I looked at the little gray cat who had bumped into a tree because he was busy chasing butterflies, and now came to me wailing and begging for caress.
"You really make me proud..." Looking at Xiao Huihui who pounced on him, although Lu Zhan was lecturing him, his expression and actions were extremely gentle. Just by watching from the side, I could feel the deep emotions between this man and this dog.
And... it's really enviable...
As I thought about it, I blocked out the figure that came into my sight.
Wait…white shadow?
I looked around and saw Abaibai trying his best to hide his body behind a small tree that was not even as thick as my arm.
"Abaibai!" I walked over, easily lifted up Abaibai's neck, and then held it in front of my eyes, "Can you tell me, what do you want to do here?"
"Wuuu, Xiaoduo, after you left these few days, I have reflected deeply and realized my mistakes. Please give me a chance to atone for my sins. I promise I will never lie to you again..." Abaibai pitifully put his front paws in front of his nose, and his watery eyes looked like tears would ooze out of them in the next second.
Ahhh, damn it!
I could still refuse when facing Bai Xiaocong, but when facing Abaibai, I knew clearly what kind of quirky personality it had. After it looked at me with such pitiful eyes, it was still difficult for me to reiterate my position!
“Please…” Seeing my mental struggle, Abaibai put his front paws together, made a gesture of please to me, and wagged his invisible tail at me in a flattering manner.
I put it down with a sullen face, walked towards Lu Zhan, and let it follow me.
Along the way, A Baibai was busy trying to please me carefully and quarrel with Xiao Huihui, and Lu Zhan seized the opportunity to discuss a lot of knowledge about pets with me.
After turning a corner, I realized that I had walked into the most expensive residential area in the entire Gem City - my home is only two blocks away from this residential area!
What am I proud of...
Just as I was daydreaming, Xiao Huihui's cheering interrupted my thoughts.
"Ahhh——Welcome to the home of Little Gray and his handsome master!"
I looked up and found that Lu Zhan had loosened the leash at some point. Little Huihui was no longer restrained and was shouting excitedly. Then he was spinning in circles in front of a luxurious villa with white roses planted in front of the door.
As Xiao Huihui shouted, the black carved hollow iron door slowly opened automatically, and a white goddess statue holding a water jug high appeared in front of them. Clear water poured out of the jug, creating a small rainbow in the sunlight.
I noticed that the apple tree that Xiao Huihui mentioned seemed to be not far from the statue. There were no apples on the tree at this time, but the thick trunk supported the emerald-like crown. Even in a luxurious courtyard, its existence could not be ignored.
Behind the statue is a three-story European-style villa with four tall pillars. The pillars seem to be built in the style of Greek architecture, and are carved with exquisite angel statues and entwined roses. They support the gate of the villa. The red arched roof on the top of the villa shines brightly like colored glaze.
So...so luxurious...
I suddenly felt like a maid lost in a palace, so embarrassed that I couldn't even walk...
"Loving you is closely related to my life——"
A strangely accented English voice floated out from an open window upstairs.
I glanced at Lu Zhan, who rubbed his nose awkwardly and said nothing.
“Love you so I don`t wanna go to sleep, for reality is better than a dream——”
The voice continued.
"It...it's that parrot..." Lu Zhan said to me.
A parrot that speaks English better than I do...
I suddenly feel a little stressed...
I don’t know if the parrot felt my mood, it recited even more vigorously.
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate——"
"So cool..." If it weren't for the wrong occasion, I would have applauded.
"This is the first line of Shakesby's Sonnet 18." Bai Xiaocong's voice suddenly interrupted and forced an explanation.
"Oh." I nodded.
Ah——that's not right!
"Bai Xiaocong! Why are you here!" I widened my eyes and looked at Bai Xiaocong who suddenly appeared beside me without me knowing when. I felt terrible.
"Because... you seemed angry, and I was afraid that you would misunderstand me, so I wanted to apologize to you, but you didn't want to see me, so I could only follow you..." Bai Xiaocong opened her eyes, looking very righteous.
"You--" I felt like I was about to faint from Bai Xiaocong's logic.
"Forget it, since we're already here, then..." Lu Zhan smiled bitterly and tried to smooth things over, "Besides, classmate Bai Xiaocong is very smart. If he's here, maybe we can solve the problem faster."
Bai Xiaocong glanced at Lu Zhan, then spoke expressionlessly, as if she was about to say something incredible in the next second -
"Ahhh, let's go upstairs and see the parrot!" Before Bai Xiaocong could say anything, I hurriedly interrupted her and walked up the stairs.
"My room is in the middle room on the second floor. It's easy to spot, so... I'll leave it to you from now on..." Lu Zhan didn't move in the living room, but directly told me the location of his room.
"You're not coming with me?" I was a little surprised.
"That...that parrot...every time I appear, it will stick to me..." Lu Zhan said with a slightly red face, somewhat embarrassed.
"Then...Bai Xiaocong, won't you come with me?" I hesitated for a moment and looked at Bai Xiaocong again.
Bai Xiaocong glanced at Lu Zhan, then looked at me seriously: "Originally I wanted to go with you, but after understanding it before, I concluded that the parrot doesn't like Lu Zhan, but only likes handsome people. I'm afraid that if I go up there, it will affect your work."
Are you trying to praise yourself in disguise?
I curled my lips and walked upstairs alone.
When I went upstairs, A Baibai stopped arguing with Xiao Huihui and trotted along beside me. I followed Lu Zhan's instructions and went straight to a white door.
“La la la la—”
Before I opened the door, I heard a burst of discordant singing coming from inside.
Gently push open the door, and the faint scent of hibiscus flowers hits you in the face.
The room with a light blue theme is clean and tidy. There is a large balcony facing the door. As long as you open the door, you can see the white curtains billowing in the wind.
There are several tall bookcases lined up in Lu Zhan's room, and original books whose titles I don't even recognize are displayed in the bookcases. There is no desk in his room. At the corner between the bookcase and the wall, there is a small round table covered with a dark blue checkered cloth, with a small pile of books. One of the books is thrown back on the table, and there is a pair of black-framed glasses next to it. Next to the table is a chair that looks super comfortable. I can almost see Lu Zhan sitting on the chair, with black-framed glasses on the tip of his nose, reading a book comfortably. There is a cup of steaming milk tea next to him, and the breeze comes in from the window, blowing his soft hair. Everything is so quiet and beautiful...
“La la la la…”
Before I had fully expressed my feelings, the song that was so out of tune that it made the author cry came over again.
Following the sound, I discovered that the singing was coming from behind a hollow shelf.
I walked around the shelf and next to the large floor-to-ceiling window, on a bed covered with striped sheets, a parrot was sitting with its legs crossed, wearing a pair of sunglasses, basking in the sun leisurely, as if it was on a leisurely vacation at the beach.
The parrot had feathers as crimson as the setting sun, reflecting colorful light under the sunlight. Its sapphire wings and long tail feathers hung behind it, swaying slightly with the swing of its body.
Ah, it's a well-cared-for macaw...
The macaw is the longest-lived bird in the world. It has become one of the most popular domestic pets because it can get along well with humans. Moreover, educated macaws can even imitate human speech.
"Are you singing?" I looked at the situation in front of me, held it in for a long time, and finally spoke tentatively.
The parrot turned around and faced its butt towards me.
"You sing so beautifully..." I thought about it and said with a little sincerity.
The parrot still didn't respond.
"Lu Zhan... is the owner of the room. He heard you reciting poetry downstairs..." I suddenly had an idea and continued.
"My dear God Lu Zhan, I am like a little bird, watching by your window..." Upon hearing Lu Zhan's name, the parrot that was originally lying on the bed suddenly jumped up from the bed, flapping its wings, puffing out its chest, and pacing on the bed while reciting sentences that sounded like love poems.
"You are a bird! And you are not small either. You were not outside the window at all, you were lying directly on someone's bed, you liar!" Abaibai stood up on his hind legs, put his front paws on the bed, and said dissatisfiedly.
"How can a stupid quadruped understand the delicate thoughts of an elegant and noble person like me? Even if I can't sleep with the handsome guy, I will sleep in his bed--" The macaw glanced at Abaibai and said proudly.
"Woof - you nympho bird, how dare you say that the wise and mighty Abaibai is stupid? I am a dog with super powers!" Abaibai grinned at the macaw angrily.
"Pooh, pooh, pooh - you big stupid dog - come and catch me!" The macaw made faces at Abaibai and flew into the air in a show-off manner.
"Xiaoduo, just wait until I catch this flower-crazy bird and make soup for you!" Abaibai woofed and pounced towards the macaw.
"Ah - Abaibai, don't -" Before I could stop him, Abaibai jumped onto the bed, and with the help of the elasticity of the mattress, his teeth brushed against the macaw's chest hair.
"Idiot, idiot, if you have the guts, fly up and catch me--" The macaw flew to the crystal chandelier hanging on the ceiling and shouted proudly to Abaibai.
“Woof——” A Baibai’s throat rolled slightly, then he lowered his front paws, took a few small steps back, and his body suddenly floated in the air.
"You crazy bird, are you stupid? I, Lord Abaibai, can also fly!" After saying that, Abaibai rushed towards the parrot.
A few tiny red hairs slowly fell down, and the air was silent for three seconds.
"Guwawawa - someone come quickly! A dog is killing a bird - call the police! Beep, beep, beep - bang, bang, bang -"
A shrill cry came from the tiny bird, followed by a lifelike imitation of the sound of police cars, sirens and gunshots.
"What's wrong?"
The sound of hurried footsteps came from the corridor outside the door.
"Abaibai! Come down quickly!" Hearing the footsteps of Lu Zhan and Bai Xiaocong getting closer and closer, I hurriedly reminded Abaibai.
A Baibai glared at the parrot unwillingly, then scratched the air in the direction of the parrot with his claws, and finally fell on the bed, barking at the parrot unwillingly.
The door was opened roughly.
"Mom, the earth is terrible - dogs can fly -"
The moment the door opened, the parrot that was originally hanging on the chandelier, for some reason, fell from the lamp with a "bang" and fell onto the bed. Then it bounced its legs upside down, rolled its eyes, tilted its head, opened its white beak, and stuck out its tongue, looking like it had fallen to death.
"Ah——" Lu Zhan, who pushed the door open first, was stunned when he saw the messy bed.
"Xiaoduo, Xiaoduo, what game are you, Abaibai and the red bird playing? Can Xiaohuihui join in?" Next it was Xiaohuihui's turn to join in the fun. It jumped out from Lu Zhan's feet, then jumped onto the bed, spinning around excitedly, rolling a few times with its nose dishonestly sticking to the parrot that was rolling its eyes.
"Xiao Huihui, come down quickly!" Seeing that Xiao Huihui was playing too much and had already put the parrot's head into his mouth, Lu Zhan hurriedly stopped Xiao Huihui and lifted him down from the bed.
"Well... Abaibai seemed to have accidentally dropped the macaw... It's all my fault. I didn't stop Abaibai in time..." I frowned and carefully poked the "corpse" of the parrot lying on the bed with my finger, feeling extremely remorseful.
If, if I hadn't let Abaibai use his superpowers...
"It's not your fault." Lu Zhan said.
"Yes, yes, it's all Abaibai's fault!" Little Huihui, who was pressed to the ground, interrupted with a whimper.
"Me! I didn't even touch it, it fell down by itself!" Facing everyone's accusations, Abaibai quickly jumped off the bed, howling.
"What's going on?" Bai Xiaocong, who was standing aside like an invisible man, suddenly spoke.
"Well... when I was communicating with the macaw, Abaibai wanted to help me, but the parrot was scared and flew onto the chandelier. Maybe it didn't stand firmly and fell down directly. It became like this..." I hesitated and told me the general situation with a little embellishment.
"That's impossible." Bai Xiaocong frowned and said, "The chandelier is only 2.5 meters away from the bed, and the bed is not like the hard ground, it is elastic. Generally speaking, even if a person falls from this distance, let alone a bird, there will be no problem."
"Is it because you didn't stand firmly and fell down and hit your head?" I asked carefully.
Bai Xiaocong looked at me strangely: "Do you know about conditioned reflexes? When we fall, we subconsciously use our hands to protect our vital parts. Do you think a bird will die if it falls from a tree? It is the instinct of animals to use physics and physiological nature to seek benefits and avoid harm."
"But...but..." After listening to Bai Xiaocong's explanation, I felt like my head was filled with cotton instead of brains. I could only hold it in and my face turned red, unable to speak.
Bai Xiaocong spoke as she moved closer to observe.
“Hmm——”
The parrot on the bed suddenly snorted and slowly opened its eyes after Bai Xiaocong approached.
Then, I saw the most unforgettable scene in my life.
A parrot, using one wing to prop up its upper body with difficulty, and the other wing to cover half of its face, then blinked shyly: "Oppa! Chalangheiyo——"
"What...what did it say?" I looked at the "resurrected" parrot and exchanged glances with Lu Zhan in confusion.
"'I like you' in Korean." Bai Xiaocong said without raising her head.
"Hehehe, I'm so shy. I was confessed to by a handsome oppa. I like you too!" The parrot jumped up and rushed into Bai Xiaocong's arms at lightning speed, and rubbed its little head against his chin shyly.
"Oppa, it must be fate that arranged for us to meet this time. We-Guwa..."
Bai Xiaocong had no expression on her face. Without waiting for the parrot to finish its words, she roughly pinched its neck and pulled it away from her body: "I said that falling from that height would not kill a bird."
Got cheated!
I was actually deceived by a bird!
Seeing the cheating bird that was obviously disliked by Bai Xiaocong but still tried every means to get close to Bai Xiaocong like a piece of sticky candy, I suddenly had the urge to find out if there were any recipes for steamed parrots or braised parrots...
"Woof - you liar bird! How dare you lie to my Lord Abaibai? Let me show you how I will teach you a lesson!" Abaibai roared angrily, showing the strength of a small hound, and pounced on the parrot and dragged it out of the room.
"Um...is everything okay?" Lu Zhan asked worriedly, looking at the parrot that looked like it was about to die.
"No problem, Abaibai should have gone to communicate with the parrot in private." Bai Xiaocong flicked off a feather and said calmly.
