Chapter 2812 Stray Dog

For example, whether the other party still recognizes him...

Then you will miss the opportunity to get to know each other.

There wouldn't be this scene now.

The elegant old man was very happy.

I have made progress compared to when I was younger.

I was also very happy to see my former high school classmates again.

……

"I live around here."

The elegant old man's eyes lit up slightly.

"If you have time later, would you like to come to my house after shopping?"

The elegant old man extended an invitation to the old man and his companions.

……

The old man was stunned.

The companion grumbled.

"I do have time."

For retired elderly people.

The thing we have the most is time.

Of course, in a sense, what they lack most is time.

After all, they can be said to have one foot halfway into the coffin.

what.

bah bah.

What half a foot?

Not even a foot.

They are still strong as they age.

There is still plenty of time.

……

"what."

The elegant old man quickly thought of something.

"Are you going back to open a teahouse?"

There was obvious regret on his face.

It's a rare opportunity to meet...

He wanted to chat more with his former high school classmates.

But since the other party has something to do...

"Then next time we-"

……

"it's okay no problem."

The old man waved his hand.

"I gave the teahouse to my son a long time ago."

"I'm just helping my son."

"We haven't seen each other for decades..."

Of course, catching up with old classmates is more important.

"I'm going to call my son."

"Just tell him."

……

"it is good."

The wrinkles at the corners of the elegant old man's eyes smoothed out.

……

After that chance encounter at the farmers’ market, the old man resumed contact with the elegant old man.

The elegant old man also came to Xiao's Teahouse again after many years.

……

On this day, the old man had originally made an appointment to visit the elegant old man's home to play chess.

The elegant old man lives in the suburbs.

It's far from the teahouse.

For the two old people, no matter where they go, the journey is very long.

The elegant old man came to the teahouse last time.

This time it is the old man's turn to go to the elegant old man's home.

It was just the night before the agreed meeting that the elegant old man called the old man.

Canceled this meeting.

As for why...

The elegant old man is sick.

Now is the time of climate change.

Most likely to get sick.

The elegant old man fell into the trap accidentally.

……

It's just a minor cold.

But to be on the safe side, the elegant old man asked the old man not to come to his house until his cold was cured.

The old man has a weak constitution.

It's easy to get infected.

He didn't want to infect the old man with his illness.

……

The old man accepted the kindness of the elegant old man.

He is not a young man anymore.

He knew that the elegant old man was right.

He would not say that he had to visit the elegant old man on purpose just to show their friendship.

But he is an old man and his resistance to disease is weak.

What about the young people?
Young people are in good health and have strong resistance to disease.

Anyway, the elegant old man lives alone in the suburbs -
His children all live in the city.

Originally, the elegant old man lived in the suburbs with his wife.

It was a courtyard.

There are flowers and grass.

The air in the suburbs is fresh.

Also quiet.

There isn't much noise from traffic.

The two old people live a happy and contented life.

But the year before, the elegant old man's wife fell ill and passed away.

Only the elegant old man was left.

……

The elegant old man is accustomed to suburban life.

He rejected his children's suggestion that he move in with them.

He lives alone in a house in the suburbs.

The children would come to see him occasionally.

He also has a dog, which he picked up outside the house when he came back from outside one day when it was raining.

The wet hair stuck to the big dog's bony body.

It was obvious that this was a stray dog.

……

The stray dog ​​has big eyes.

But it is very godless.

Raindrops slid down the corners of the stray dog's eyes.

Like crying.

The elegant old man couldn't help but pause in his action of pushing the door.

……

After hesitating for a moment, he turned around.

After a few steps, he squatted in front of the stray dog.

The umbrella was tilted to shield the stray dog ​​from the falling rain.

……

The stray dogs did not hide.

He didn't show any defensive look.

Just looked at him quietly.

It was as if he was extremely tired and unable to react.

Even if it's soaked by rain.

Those eyes were still dim and obscure.

……

This is an elderly stray dog.

The flame of life can be extinguished at any time like a candle in the wind.

……

The elegant old man and the stray dog ​​stayed in the rain for a long time.

He was hesitating.

He never had a pet.

He didn't know whether he should cause himself so much trouble at such an old age.

……

The rain stopped.

The elegant old man still hadn't made up his mind.

The elegant old man smiled bitterly when he realized that he had stayed in the rain for such a long time with a stray dog.

He shook his head.

His brows were still furrowed in a knot.

He put away his umbrella.

After taking one last look at the stray dog, he went back into the house.

……

At night, the elegant old man thought of the stray dogs again.

He pushed open the door and walked out.

……

The stray dog ​​was still lying there.

The posture was exactly the same as when he saw it this morning.

……

The stray dog ​​seemed to be...awaiting its foreseeable fate.

There was no resistance or struggle.

……

The elegant old man couldn't help but tighten his hand on the door handle.

He couldn't bear it.

A little angry again.

He didn't like taking his life so lightly.

Whether it is a human or an animal, everyone should try their best to survive.

He thought of his old partner.

During the last period of time, my wife tried hard to eat every day.

Even though I always vomit after eating.

Try to smile at him every day.

Even when smiling, she doesn't look good at all.

……

My partner works so hard to live.

I want to spend a few more days with him.

……

My spouse passed away.

He is the only one left.

He listens to his wife.

Live happily.

Live hard.

Live seriously.

Especially recently he has made new friends.

He is very happy.

……

The elegant old man closed the door.

After a few seconds, the closed door was opened again.

……

The old man’s children came to visit him again, but unexpectedly discovered unfamiliar members of his family.

A very old dog.

I saw them but didn't react at all.

Don't say scream.

Even the posture of lying down did not change at all.

This made them wonder, is this still a dog?
How come you don't have any vigilance at all?

……

They somewhat disliked the big dog.

If the elegant old man wanted to have a dog, they could buy him a better dog.

Not only can it accompany elegant old people.

You can also watch over the house.

It is safer for a refined old man to live alone in the suburbs with a dog.

……

The elegant old man rejected the children's kindness.

This big dog is destined to be with him.

This big dog is fine.

When he heard the children complaining that the big dog couldn't even bark, the elegant old man smiled.

(End of this chapter)