"Because Mimi's sister is here!" Qin Chenchen said to Wanwan with childish innocence.
Wanwan nodded obediently as if she understood.
Qin Qiao'er heard the barking of the mother dog and began to feel anxious. She recalled that she had also barely survived giving birth to these two little rascals.
However, she was very glad and grateful to her past self. Otherwise, how could she be living such a happy life now?
"Is the mother dog okay?" Qin Qiao'er asked Zhang Ziyuan anxiously.
"It's okay, but we have to wait a while. The dog is still very weak," Zhang Ziyuan replied.
"Ah..." Mimi suddenly broke free from Qin Qiao'er's arms and tried to nuzzle the mother dog. "Mimi?" Qin Qiao'er was about to pick Mimi up.
But Zhang Ziyuan stopped her. "It's okay. Mimi is worried about the mother dog. Just let it go."
The shop assistant standing beside them smiled and said, "Mimi is too weak now, Miss Qin. You can go and see the puppies first."
"Mimi's sister, you must be okay!" Qin Wanwan also gently stroked the mother dog's head with her small, undeveloped hand.
The mother dog seemed to understand. Its watery eyes looked at Qin Wanwan and Qin Chenchen.
"Okay, Chenchen, Wanwan, let Mimi's sister have a good rest, okay?" Qin Qiao'er took their small hands.
Qin Qiao'er nodded... and led Chenchen and Wanwan out.
After leaving the delivery room, Qin Wanwan and Qin Chenchen were completely focused on the puppies. They stared intently at the incubator.
Qin Qiao'er saw Zhang Ziyuan, who hadn't even had time to wipe the sweat off. She quickly poured a glass of water for Zhang Ziyuan.
Looking at the weak mother dog lying in the delivery room, Qin Qiao'er couldn't help but whisper softly, "You've worked hard, Mimi. You're really a good mother..."
Qin Wanwan, who was looking at the puppies, stared hard at them in the incubator. Her eyes not only showed her love but also a bit of pity.
Qin Chenchen saw his sister and walked over gentlemanly to hold Qin Wanwan's small hand. "Sister, I will protect you!"
Qin Qiao'er was completely confused. It seemed as if the two little treasures were planning something. Just as she was about to ask, Zhang Ziyuan called her.
"Miss Qin, let me tell you. It's best for Mimi to stay here for a few days. Since the mother dog just gave birth, her mood is unstable. Mimi's presence might give her some comfort. Otherwise, I might not be able to take good care of the mother dog after giving birth..." Zhang Ziyuan said seriously.
Hearing Zhang Ziyuan say this, Qin Qiao'er was extremely happy. She just happened to have something to do these days, and the two little treasures were not easy to take care of. This would really help her a great deal.
"Then I can only thank you first, Mr. Zhang. I just happen to have something to do these days..."
"Where is that, Miss Qin? Don't call me Mr. Zhang anymore. It sounds so awkward. Just call me Ziyuan." A glint flashed in Zhang Ziyuan's eyes when he heard Qin Qiao'er agree.
"Okay, then you can call me Qiao'er from now on." Qin Qiao'er was a head shorter than Zhang Ziyuan, so she didn't notice Zhang Ziyuan's strange expression.
At this moment, a breathless voice came from the door. "I'm here..."
"Aunt Qinqin!" Qin Wanwan and Qin Chenchen almost said in unison. Seeing Tu Qinqin, they grinned from ear to ear.
"Hey! Chenchen, Wanwan, my little treasures!" Although Tu Qinqin was a woman, she was quite strong and could pick up one child with each hand.
"Why did you come so late?" Qin Qiao'er was afraid that Tu Qinqin would be too tired holding the two children, so she picked up Qin Chenchen from her arms.
"I was just delayed by something. It's finally born. Poor Mimi's sister..." Tu Qinqin was about to push the door open to see the mother dog when Qin Qiao'er stopped her.
"The dog is too weak now. See her later! Let's look at the mother dog's puppies first."
Tu Qinqin stopped in her tracks. "Okay, I'll take a look at my Mimi's sister's little babies first."
Qin Qiao'er had told her about this pet store in advance. She had always wanted to come and take a look. Just in time, she saw the text message Qin Qiao'er sent. After work, she rushed here immediately.
"Aunt Qinqin, the puppies are so pitiful!" Qin Wanwan whispered in Tu Qinqin's ear. She didn't want Qin Qiao'er to hear either, for fear that she would feel sad too.
"What's wrong, little treasure?" Tu Qinqin asked worriedly, looking at the pitiful Qin Wanwan.
"The puppies are just like me. They don't have a father. They're so pitiful..." Tears welled up in Qin Wanwan's eyes. She stubbornly buried her head on Tu Qinqin's back.
Tu Qinqin could feel Qin Wanwan's tears dripping on her shoulder. She lovingly stroked her back.
"Wanwan, don't cry. How could the puppies not have a father? Look, their father is right there!" Tu Qinqin pointed to a large golden retriever not far away.
Although she didn't know who the real father of the puppies was, looking at the teary - eyed Qin Wanwan, Tu Qinqin had no choice but to make something up.
Qin Wanwan looked at the golden retriever pacing back and forth in the iron cage, wagging its tail. "Why are they separated? It's so pitiful..."
Hearing this, the words Tu Qinqin wanted to say got stuck in her throat. It wasn't the first time she knew that Qin Wanwan wanted a father. Although she felt sorry for her, since Qin Qiao'er was so reluctant to talk about it, she didn't want to get involved.
"Wanwan baby, how about this? Aunt Qinqin will help you get the whole family reunited, okay?" Tu Qinqin stroked Qin Wanwan's head.
"Aunt Qinqin, you're so nice!" Qin Wanwan said with a forced smile.
"Wanwan baby, do you have something on your mind?" Tu Qinqin asked worriedly, looking at Wanwan who seemed to have something to say but hesitated.
Qin Wanwan turned to look at Qin Qiao'er who was still talking to Zhang Ziyuan. Her big, watery eyes were full of sadness as she said pitifully, "Aunt Qinqin, Wanwan doesn't have a father. Wanwan really wants a father..."
Qin Wanwan was just an innocent child. She also hoped to have a father like other children.
Tu Qinqin watched the sorrow in Qin Wanwan's eyes spread all over her body. She sighed. The pain of not having a father was really something a child of her age shouldn't have to bear.
Qin Wanwan only dared to reveal her innermost thoughts in front of her. Since childhood, Qin Qiao'er had been reluctant to talk about her father. As soon as she mentioned her father, Qin Qiao'er would be unhappy.
So Qin Chenchen and Qin Wanwan were very sensible and never mentioned wanting a father in front of Qin Qiao'er. But Qin Wanwan always couldn't help asking.
Tu Qinqin stroked Wanwan's head and said, "Wanwan, be good. Aunt Qinqin will help you, okay?" Looking at the sensible Qin Chenchen and Wanwan, Tu Qinqin felt both heart - ache and touched.