Yuan Shun grabbed his jacket on the way out of the house and led Shi Yen to his car.
During the short trip, Shi Yen didn't speak a word. She only caressed Shizi's fur, coaxing her dog, assuring her.
When they arrived, Shi Yen hopped out with Shizi, following him towards someone's home.
Yuan Shun rang the doorbell.
An older gentleman in his nightwear answered the door, puzzled. "Mr. Yuan?"
"I need you to see a pet. She's sick, and we don't know why."
"Mr. Yuan, the clinic is closed, and it's terribly late. Please come back tomorrow," said the veterinarian.
"Please," pleaded Yuan Shun. "I will pay you and your wife a one week round vacation trip with all expenses paid."
The man looked at him considerably. After a moment's thought, he said, "make it two weeks, and if you could take some interest out of my loans, I will do it."
"Deal," said Yuan Shun.
