Chapter 4: Rabbits

Moreover, the current Jianheng has also experienced something. Besides, one cannot simply cut off the skin from their own chest to give to him

Jian Heng immediately thought to himself: Why didn't you say so earlier? This rabbit is just right for me to use as a test subject. A lively and plump rabbit is nothing unusual; wouldn't such a rabbit be better for testing the Wonderland water? Moreover, if this rabbit dies tomorrow, it will have an excuse, won't it?

The location is not considered remote, but it is also unlikely to be in the city center, where every inch of land is extremely valuable. A welfare-oriented pet shelter would not have the funds for such a place! The two cars drove for nearly thirty minutes, arriving at the destination one after the other.

Mary brought Jian Heng to the front of a cage inside, pointed at the cage and said: "It is these few, which one do you like?"

I am truly sorry

Having grown tired of the car, Jian Heng sat down on the mat and continued to watch the "crystal ball" on the pond as it transformed from full to empty and then back from empty to full, while simultaneously recalling the notes he had studied.

Startled by Jim's question, Jian Heng replied, "What else could there be? The usual will suffice"

Jianheng has become accustomed to such gazes; in the minds of ordinary Americans, the image of Asians is generally that of short stature, with narrow, slanted eyes, a lewd expression, and at most, a penchant for mathematics or similar stereotypes

Jian Heng also had no choice but to immediately feign realization, saying: "I apologize, please come in"

Even the best car can become tiresome to drive, let alone one produced several decades ago. Although the Mercedes-Benz 770K has a high prestige, to claim that it is easier to drive than modern cars would be absurd.

As Jim entered the room, Jian Heng casually closed the door and invited Jim to take a seat. As the host, Jian Heng naturally inquired what the guest would like to drink

Jian Heng now suspects that Jim is most likely using this money behind his father's back, but he cannot think of the purpose for the time being. However, one must be wary of those who offer unsolicited kindness, as it is often a sign of ulterior motives.

This is ?

Jianheng listened to Jim and found that what attracted him the most were two words: free! Although Jianheng's annual income was considerable, having earned nearly 150,000 dollars last year due to the domestic development dividends, he understood that this money could not last forever. Who knows, one day, as the confidence of the Chinese people grows, he might not be able to earn this money anymore. Not to mention that now this business has also gone downhill; although there is the bizarre Immortal Palace, if he can save money, why spend it unnecessarily!

Is there anything else?" As Jian Heng turned his gaze, he noticed that there was still another rabbit in the cage beside him, before he could finish his sentence.

Observing the demeanor of this girl, Jian Heng secretly thought: Goodness, is it really that exaggerated? I brought a nearly dead rabbit, and you are acting as if you are a host at the Spring Festival Gala, stirring emotions to the point of almost shedding tears. This performance seems a bit excessive.

For many young people in the United States, volunteering often begins at a young age, which we might refer to as being a volunteer in our country. Typically, American children engage in community service, often participating in various charitable sales and events. In summary, volunteer activities in the United States are quite significant and can even influence a child's college admissions.

I am aware of the matters between you and Williams! I would like to express my apologies; our collaboration with him was unavoidable, and I hope to offer you some compensation!" Jim said with a serious expression

Jian Heng nodded and said, "I am planning to buy a pet, like a rabbit or a white mouse or something!"

Everyone says that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and Jian Heng saw sincerity in Jim's gaze. Although he had just been bitten by the snake Zhang Yiping, Jian Heng still believed in what he saw

Jianheng's meaning is very clear; if you have something to discuss, then speak up, and if not, then leave. My friend is in a hurry to buy experimental materials

"Is it absolutely impossible to take it away?" Jian Heng asked again.

The girl named Mary smiled after greeting Jian Hengjian and said, "Yes, I just received three the day before yesterday. I can take you to see them."

"Benny, you must behave well when you arrive at the new home..."

Before Jianheng had arrived at the door, a knocking sound was heard at the entrance

Jim extended his hand, clenched into a fist, and pushed it towards Jian Heng

Mary's eyes unexpectedly sparkled with little stars, probably thinking that Jian Heng was a very caring person. She looked at Jian Heng and said: "Thank you for giving Benny a home in his final days"

One must possess a certain degree of vigilance in life

Jim looked at Jian Heng with a face full of sincerity

Jim is not someone who hesitates or dilly-dallies; he glanced at Jian Heng and, seeing the determination in his gaze, directly put the check back into his pocket

Listening to the words of this foreign girl, Jian Heng felt a pang in his heart: with her appearance, how could she be anything but obedient? She was just a breath away from being completely unrestrained; with a little more movement, who knows, she might just let out a fart!

"Then it will be simple, follow me. I used to volunteer in the community..." Jim began to speak.

Jian Heng immediately recognized that this was a check, looking at Jim with a puzzled expression

Jian Heng was merely speaking casually, but unexpectedly, Jim became enthusiastic and immediately asked, "What kind do you want?"

Apologies for the trouble! Jian Heng exchanged pleasantries and followed Mary into the room

The fur on this rabbit has fallen out in patches, which appears somewhat disgusting to onlookers. Not only is the loss of fur quite unsightly, but the rabbit also does not seem to be in good spirits, displaying a half-dead appearance. It seems that it will not be long before it breathes its last.

What is going on with this rabbit?" Jian Heng pointed at the rabbit and asked.

Jian Heng prepared two cups of tea for himself and Jim, then sat down opposite Jim, waiting for him to speak

Upon thinking of these two things, Jian Hengxin felt as if he could no longer endure it, like grass growing uncontrollably. In an instant, he envisioned the outside world, and a marvelous space unfolded before him. He casually grabbed a towel and wiped his body a couple of times, hurriedly put on his clothes, and prepared to rush to the nearest pet store

Upon reaching this point, Jian Heng directly pushed the check back.

"Who is it?" Jian Heng mumbled as he walked to the door and opened it

Jim pushed open the door of the shelter with Jian Heng, and immediately the two young ladies at the front desk brightened up, eagerly greeting Jim. They were very warm towards Jim, but merely glanced at Jian Heng, perhaps because it was rare to see an Asian as tall as Jian Heng. Their gaze lingered for a second or two longer than usual.

Forget it, this matter has little to do with you

Mary was taken aback for almost several seconds upon hearing this, and her gaze towards Jian Heng immediately changed. She looked him up and down and said, "Of course you can take him away, are you sure you want Benny?"

Upon passing through a glass door, I immediately heard a cacophony of barking. Despite Americans claiming to treat dogs as family, a significant number of pets are abandoned each year, and many of these shelters are overcrowded with dogs

Jian Heng gazed into Jim's eyes, and the two of them maintained this gaze for nearly one minute

Hi, Jim

This is my friend Jian, this is Mary, this is Fanny! My friend wants a pet rabbit, do we have any here? Jim first made some introductions and then directly stated the purpose.

As if fearing that Jian Heng might have a change of heart, the girl named Mary swiftly took a small cage and deftly placed the rabbit, which looked like it was about to die at any moment, inside it

Jim is not picky

After exchanging a few words, Jim noticed that Jianheng was dressed rather formally, unlike casual home attire, so he casually asked, "Are you going out?"

In Jianheng, not a single person would come in a year, so it was naturally quite strange to hear someone knocking at the door. However, when the door finally opened, the person standing outside was even more surprising to Jianheng; it was actually Jim Morgan, the son of the auction house owner.

Hi! Simple!

Oh! Jim let out a sound, then casually snapped his fingers, took a check from his pocket, placed it on the table, and gently pushed it in front of Jian Heng

Thus, the two of them left together, with two cars driving one after the other towards the pet shelter where Jim worked

Unfortunately, Jim's family came to make friends, so how could they leave so easily? With a smile, he said, "Aren't you going to invite me in?"

Feel free, both tea and coffee are acceptable

Dong! Dong! Dong!

Jian Heng placed his hands on his knees, slightly bent forward to observe the rabbits in the cage. The three little rabbits inside were not very big, just a little over a month old, and they looked extremely adorable. This made Jian Heng feel a bit reluctant; he was not a villain by nature, and moreover, he had no intention of eating rabbit meat. Using such a small rabbit as a test subject felt somewhat strange to him.

Hello, Jim, how did you get here

Mary immediately replied, "This is Benny, but I do not recommend that you take him back. He has a hereditary disease and will not live much longer. To alleviate his suffering, the veterinarian has advised us to euthanize him, and the procedure is scheduled for the day after tomorrow"

Thank you! However, I do not need it; I can still bear this small loss!

Jian Heng was a bit bewildered upon hearing this, feeling uncertain in his heart. He knew all too well the nature of these foreigners; sometimes, even if it were his own father, they would not be willing to spend money on something that offered no benefits. Moreover, now that he understood what that green jade was, there was no way he could repay it, not even if he were to die!

I am certain!" Jian Heng nodded and said

Jian Heng awkwardly raised his hand into a fist, lightly touching Jim's fist with his own before quickly retracting it. What was originally a way for friends to greet each other left Jian Heng somewhat puzzled, as the two could hardly be considered friends; at most, they were merely partners, and that was in the past.

Curiosity continuously drove Jianheng to try the water in the pond, but reason told him that he should not do so. After pondering for a while, Jianheng came up with a solution. It was quite simple; he would find an animal to test it first. As soon as he thought of using an animal for the test, two options immediately appeared in Jianheng's mind: a white mouse and a rabbit—these two unfortunate creatures are commonly used in experiments, as it is said that their physiological functions are quite similar to those of humans.