It was cold in the third day of the lunar year, and hot in the third day of the lunar year. After the first day of the lunar year, the weather was even hotter.
Although the weather had become more and more abnormal in recent years, it was too hot this year.
The pet shop was an old building. Although it had been renovated, it had not been fundamentally modified. The insulation was not very good, especially in places with dense water pipes such as the kitchen, bathroom, and pet baths. Because they were cast iron pipes in the early days, a lot of water condensed and dripped down. Even the walls were wet to the touch. Even if the air conditioner was turned on, there was not much improvement. There were only two air conditioners on the second floor, one for each bedroom, and they were both low-power split units. The effect was limited.
What was even more uncomfortable was the low pressure over Binhai City, which made people feel suffocated.
"Meow meow meow! Going to the toilet is like getting caught in the rain! "Snowy Lionet complained.
"Ah! There are bugs! There are bugs crawling up from the sewer! "Sihwa screamed in the bathroom.
Early in the morning, the residents of the pet shop were not willing to be left out.
Old bungalows or low-rise buildings were easy to be invaded by bugs in the summer, especially with so many cats and dogs in the shop. The smell and feces attracted bugs even more.
"It doesn't matter if there are bugs. Aren't the bugs in the sea more disgusting than the bugs on land?"
Zhang Zian picked up a pack of insecticide and poured it into the sewer leak. As for the bug that crawled out, it had long disappeared.
"The bugs in the sea won't crawl into my bathtub!" Sihwa frowned and pulled out the plug of the bathtub. At the same time, she turned on the faucet and changed the water in the bathtub. Because the water had been soaking overnight, it was already warm and uncomfortable.
"Zian, don't make tea. The heat is unbearable. I really can't drink it."
Old Time Tea stopped him from boiling water.
Similar to humans, when animals get older, their body's ability to regulate body temperature becomes worse. In spring, autumn, and winter, Old Time Tea would lie on a small blanket to prevent its belly from touching the floor for a long time and catching a cold. Now, however, it removed the blanket and directly absorbed the coolness of the floor with its body.
In fact, the air conditioner was already running at full power, but the shop was large and there were many pets. Sometimes, customers came to the shop to bathe their pets. When the steam filled the bathroom, the air conditioner seemed to be completely cold.
"Stop right there! Let me ask you, is San Francisco really cool and pleasant at this time? "Fina stopped him who was about to open the shop.
"As far as I know, it should be so." Zhang Zian nodded. "The weather there is special. It may be a little hot during the day and at noon, but it is very cold at night. It hardly rains, and there is a lot of fog in some places. Except for San Francisco, other cities in the United States are not much better than Binhai City in this season."
Fei Na's eyes lit up. Although it didn't continue to say anything, the meaning behind its words was already very obvious. If it had to say it, the scene would be a little awkward.
"Ga ga!" Richard fluttered its wings and landed on his shoulder. "I heard that San Francisco is a very open city, a city full of vitality and young people, especially the LGBT community, where you can get equal and tolerant treatment. No matter what bold ideas you have in your heart, you can release the long-suppressed wildness in your heart under the six-color rainbow..."
"Scram! I don't have any bold ideas in my heart! "
Zhang Zian raised his hand and drove it away. Although it was generally right, because the nearby Silicon Valley gathered a group of the world's best young people, San Francisco was indeed a broad-minded city that did not wear colored glasses to look at people of all colors, nationalities, religions, customs, and sexual orientations. However, its statement made it seem like he was going to San Francisco to come out of the closet...
"It's not impossible to go to San Francisco, but you have to consider the cost-effectiveness issue — this time, there is no scientific team to bear the cost of the round-trip trip. The foundation's activities are purely honorary. If you go, you have to pay for the travel expenses and food and drink out of your own pocket... Besides..." He looked at the gray sky outside through the glass. "Besides, the rainy season in Binhai City has arrived, and maybe there will be a typhoon. I'm worried that if I leave, the shop will be flooded..."
To put it bluntly, it was all about being poor!
The invitation letter of the foundation said that if it was not convenient for him to participate in person, he could record a video and send it to the foundation's email. So whether he went or not, Cathy's story could be made known to more people through the video.
Vladimir said regretfully, "It would be great if I could drive a wedge into the heart of the capitalist world!"
Wait, why did he change to the tone of Zhen Xiu? It seemed that the weather was so hot that even Vladimir's head was dizzy...
In fact, not to mention the elfins, Zhang Zian himself did not want to stay in Binhai City on such a hot day. Who didn't want to travel? But not everyone could go on a trip that they wanted to go on.
However, there was not much time left for him to think about it. If he decided to go to San Francisco, he had to leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, he might not be able to make it to the foundation's celebration, and the trip would be in vain.
Zhang Zian opened the shutter door, and the staff arrived on time. They lived not far from the pet shop, but even if it was a short distance on foot, the backs of their clothes were soaked in sweat.
"It's so hot!"
"It's so hot! It's so hot! "
Wang Qian and Li Kun stuck out their tongues like dogs, gasped for breath, and kept fanning themselves with their palms.
Even Lu Yiyun, who was usually not afraid of the heat, was sweating slightly on the tip of her nose.
"Store Manager, have you thought about it?" Jiang Feifei was more concerned about Zhang Zian's decision than anyone else.
"Uh …"
Zhang Zian supported her in pursuing her dream, but after understanding the situation, he felt that the feasibility of her internship in the United States was not high. Even if those aquariums were interested in recruiting her as an intern or even a regular employee, where would she live? The housing prices in San Francisco had surpassed New York and become the highest in the United States. The rent was shockingly expensive, and her family was not very well off. It would be difficult for her to establish herself there.
He was about to persuade her to think about it and not act rashly when he saw Sun Xiaomeng driving past the door of the shop in a hurry, but she did not stop.
From a glimpse, he saw her yawning with dark circles under her eyes while driving through the window.
After hiring a nurse to help, she generally did not go to the clinic so early unless there was an emergency.
"You guys go to the shop first, and wait for me to come back later." He made a random gesture to the staff, letting them go into the shop to work.
He walked in the direction of the pet clinic in the north.
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