Chapter 321: Chapter 320: The Capable Little Foxes

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling window into the bedroom. Xu Ying was nestled on the sofa stroking a fox when suddenly she heard the sound of water splashing from the courtyard.

She looked up and saw the chubby Tusun squatting at the edge of the pool, staring at the water surface with a serious face as if contemplating some philosophical problem.

It slowly lowered its body, stuck out its pink tongue to lick the water, and its round body leaned forward slightly with the motion—then, without warning, its center of gravity shifted, and with a "splash," its entire furry face plunged into the shallow water!

Its chubby bottom stuck up high, and its two hind legs kicked randomly in the air, much like a plush toy that had accidentally tipped over.

"Hahaha—" Xu Ying couldn’t help but burst into laughter, and Fox Xiao Wu in her arms was also awakened, tilting its head to look out the window.

The Tusun raised its head awkwardly from the water, its wet fur clinging together, making its eyes look even rounder and more bewildered.

It shook its head, sending water droplets flying, then sat up straight as if nothing had happened, even feigning elegance by licking its paws.

Xu Ying laughed until tears almost came out: "With acting skills like these, not becoming a comedian is truly a waste of talent!"

Fox Xiao Wu also made a "whimper" sound in agreement, its tail tip waggling happily.

Xu Ying was holding Fox Xiao Wu, rubbing its soft belly, when she suddenly felt a chill on her back.

Turning around, she saw four fluffy balls squatting behind her in a row—Fox Boss puffing its cheeks angrily, Fox Erniu tugging at the hem of her nightgown with its paw, and Fox Sansan’s tail tip curling into a question mark in grievance, while Fox Si Bao’s ears drooped.

Four pairs of wet fox eyes looked at her in unison, as if saying: [Sister, why are you only holding Xiao Wu and not us adorable ones!]

"Ah..." Xu Ying hurriedly gathered all five little bundles into her arms, and instantly it was like she was wearing a moving fox fur coat.

Fox Xiao Wu squeezed out a "whimper," sticking its furry head out from her collar, while the other foxes scrambled to burrow into her arms.

After snuggling with the foxes for a while, Xu Ying said, "I’m going to take a bath now."

After returning to the villa in the early morning, Xu Ying had groggily taken a simple shower and then collapsed into bed.

This morning, she thought of taking a morning bath to relieve her muscle stiffness.

The Little Ear Foxes quickly said: [Sister, you worked hard on the surgery. Let us help you prepare the bathwater.]

[Sister, go find your clothes, we’ll handle the preparations!]

The five little foxes set to work as they spoke.

In the blink of an eye, five silhouettes of orange-pink fur were busily moving about in the bathroom.

Fox Boss gracefully leaped onto the gilded faucet, using its hind legs to brace against the tile wall while its front paws turned the handle towards the spot marked with the aroma diffuser on the bathtub—something Assistant Qin had taught last week.

[The warm water needs to be turned towards the aroma mark!]

It proudly flicked its large ears, and hot water began to gush out.

From the opposite side of the bathtub came a dull "thud" sound. Fox Erniu was using its head to nudge the storage cabinet door, sticking its chubby bottom in the air.

As the cabinet door sprung open, colorful bath bombs rolled out, and it immediately wrapped its tail around a galaxy bath bomb, hopping acrobatically onto the bathtub’s edge. When the bath bomb entered the water, the splashing bubbles covered its face.

The sound of the fridge door opening was mixed with the rustling sound of sneaky eating.

Fox Si Bao and Fox Xiao Wu were stacked like acrobats on the fridge, and as soon as the sandwich packaging was torn open by sharp claws, a greedy fox quickly snatched a slice of bacon, only to have its head tapped by Fox Sansan who jumped up.

[That’s Sister’s breakfast!]

Fox Sansan carried a napkin as an apron, setting the milk and sandwiches on the wooden tray spanning the bathtub.

When Xu Ying pushed open the bathroom door in her coral fleece robe, the scent of rose essential oil was unfurling in the steam-laden air.

The water surface of the bathtub floated with pink and white petals that Fox Boss had just scattered, and on the walnut tray across the bathtub, the sandwiches were cut into cute triangles, with milkshake foam hanging on the rim of the glass.

Wet paw prints from five foxes stretched from the edge of the bathtub all the way to her feet—Fox Erniu was using its tail to hang a towel on the rack but slipped with an "oops" upon seeing her.

"Wow, thank you guys! You are so capable!"

Xu Ying squatted down to kiss their furry heads one by one, her fingertips tapping the sauce left by Fox Si Bao’s sneaky eating, rendering her speechless as she lightly tapped Si Bao’s little head.

As she stepped into the bathtub, five toasty little bodies immediately took their positions: Fox Boss squatted by the waterproof tablet holder, swiping its paw to bring up the medical drama she’d been following; Fox Sansan nudged a rubber duck to her hand; while the water-fearing Fox Erniu squatted solemnly on the non-slip mat, staring at the bathroom timer.

It was said that the longest a bath should last is 40 minutes!

When the warm water washed over her shoulders, Xu Ying sighed comfortably, with the scent of flowers relaxing her senses, and her stiff neck and shoulders from long hours of standing surgery gradually softening in the heat.

She bit into a shrimp sandwich with a runny egg, sipping milk while watching the drama—this bath was quite a treat.

"Tick-tock, tick-tock," the sound of the timer mingled with the foxes’ soft snores. As the electronic chime of 25 minutes went off, Fox Boss immediately nudged her wrist with its nose: [Sister, time to get up!]

Seven little paws and hands simultaneously handed her a towel, with Fox Xiao Wu considerately arranging the slippers for her.

The afternoon sunlight had filled the entire bathroom.

Xu Ying wiped her hair while looking at the mirror, seeing the five little foxes crammed into the frame, tilting their heads at her like a row of furry exclamation marks.

Suddenly she bent down and buried her face into Fox Sansan’s fur, taking a deep breath—the fatigue of a consecutive seven-hour surgery now transformed into a snug and warm happiness.

"Full battery!" she said, spinning in a circle with Fox Sansan.

Xu Ying picked up the hairdryer to blow-dry her hair. Her fingers touched the brand logo embossed on the dryer, and upon closer examination, she realized it was a new model from a high-end brand, costing at least five thousand.

She raised an eyebrow, thinking that Miss Qiao was indeed extravagantly opulent, even for such an expensive hairdryer casually left in the villa.

The warm air blew, and in just a few strokes, she dried her hair, changed clothes, and headed out.

She was going to the animal hospital to visit the Bai He that just had prosthesis surgery.

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Opening the ward door, the scene brightened Xu Ying’s eyes—a wounded Bai He was resting on a custom bed, with a slightly smaller female crane standing beside it, most likely it was the Bai He’s mate.

Even more adorable was that in the corner, three fluffy little ones huddled together, unmistakably their chicks.

"Our hospital is off to a great start with a Bai He being admitted right away!" the accompanying veterinary assistant Su Xiao said excitedly, "Little Xu Station Chief, doesn’t this ward feel like it’s filled with celestial vibes?"

Xu Ying nodded, her eyes drawn to the female crane.

Its stance on one leg was particularly graceful, its white feathers gleaming clean, and its long neck curved into a beautiful arc, with that tuft of red feathers on its head looking like a tiny crown.

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