Chapter 1507 - 583: Dundun: A Money-Making Opportunity Is Here! Lin Xu: Being a Parent Is Really Tough!

Chapter 1507: Chapter 583: Dundun: A Money-Making Opportunity Is Here! Lin Xu: Being a Parent Is Really Tough!

The Imperial Palace is home to Chinese rural cats, which are relatively easy to feed and not so delicate.

However, some have become picky eaters due to being fed by tourists.

Holding Dundun, Lin Xu walked into Deng Lison’s house and arrived at the jade carving studio. Just at the doorway, Deng Lison came over:

"You came quickly, Dundun, come with Uncle to see your sculpture."

He took Dundun in his arms and walked into the studio, with Lin Xu following behind.

On the tool-filled carving table, Lin Xu saw the piece of Jade Material brought from the scenic area; compared to before, this material had undergone great changes.

All the excess parts had been removed, and the Jade Material already had the shape of a sitting cat. Even the outlines of its ears, cheeks, neck, body, front legs, and tail were already visible.

Even someone who doesn’t understand art can recognize at a glance that it’s a cat’s shape.

"The shape is out; next is refining details. Dundun’s bow tie also needs to be carved to bring out the British Shorthair gentlemanly style."

The British Shorthair Blue Cat is known for its smiling face and gentlemanly demeanor.

Adding a bow tie to the neck perfectly showcases this feature. Back then, Dundun spent a long time choosing one, wanting to look more handsome.

For Dundun, just wearing a bow tie accessory was enough.

But for Deng Lison, it required designing repeatedly, thinking over and over again, and even mimicking how people wear bow ties to decide its size and shape.

Dundun jumped onto the rack that Deng Lison used for reference last time, sitting still. His obedience earned him praises from Deng:

"Dundun is so well-behaved. I hope I can raise a small obedient cat like Dundun. I would spend any amount to fulfill this wish."

Lin Xu chuckled; finding a Dundun like this isn’t easy; after all, he was exchanged with points for a Divine Artifact.

No wait, this guy didn’t cost any points; he came willingly, and the system couldn’t control him; he always takes advantage of it.

To me, Dundun is an obedient and sensible good son.

But to the system, he’s probably a rebellious and naturally unruly traitor.

Lin Xu knew that Deng Lison said this as a way to express his desire to raise a cat, but the little money grubber sitting beside him had their eyes lit up.

Meow! Is there a chance to make money again?

Instead of carving with his knife on the jade, Deng Lison took a pen, writing and drawing on the Jade Material, sketching many lines.

Occasionally, he’d feel around Dundun’s bones and muscles to understand their positioning.

An electronic blackboard nearby displayed a muscle distribution image and a skeleton diagram of a cat.

Lin Xu asked curiously:

"Do you need to study the cat’s anatomy for carving?"

Busy as ever, Deng Lison replied:

"Yes, the essence of carving lies in the muscles and their movement. That best conveys a sense of strength and can showcase vitality."

Lin Xu initially thought it would be enough to sculpt based on Dundun’s appearance, but didn’t expect it to be so complex.

"You’re really working hard, Master Deng."

"It’s not really tiring. I’ve loved carving since childhood; to still do it for a living now is truly a stroke of Luck... Many people give up hobbies for survival, but I get to make mine my job; it’s better than most."

Lin Xu felt hobbies were only part of the equation. With a courtyard home worth billions, nurturing any hobby wouldn’t be a problem.

Moreover, he hadn’t seen Deng’s parents or any elder’s room over the two visits, likely indicating they don’t live here, having their own house.

A family with two houses in Beijing and fixed assets worth billions, including priceless antique jade artworks.

In such a family, even without work, life would be free from worries.

Truly something an ordinary person would envy!

While chatting, the nanny asked at the door:

"Mr. Deng, the meal Mr. Lin brought is ready. Shall we eat now?"

"Let me finish this drawing and I’ll be right there."

He continued drawing from head to foot on the jade, finally relaxing as he put down the pen, scooping up Dundun with wide strides:

"Dundun, you are so considerate. I hope my cat is as clever and well-behaved as you."

Lin Xu followed him out of the studio, with the nanny promptly shutting the door and locking it. Clearly, it wasn’t a place one could just walk into.

In the dining room, Deng held Dundun ready to eat, while Lin Xu washed his hands, took out the Pork Fat and other ingredients he brought, and started making Crunchy Pork.

As a chef, there might be other demands I can’t fulfill, but a simple Crunchy Pork dish is certainly no problem.

Soon, the dish was plated after cooking.

Lin Xu made candied Crunchy Pork quickly. Finishing up, he sat on the porch sofa playing with his phone, which just opened to a message from Shen Jiayue:

"We’ve already bought them, two bicycles, both standard road bikes. I specially added a basket suitable for Dundun. Which one do you want, Lin Xu? I’ll buy one for you too."

Initially, Lin Xu wanted a fixed-gear bike for the thrill.

However, considering Beijing’s poor cycling environment and being married now meant he couldn’t be too reckless, he settled for a road bike to match Shen Jiayue.

Once chosen, Shen Jiayue was already imagining the cycling adventures:

"Lin Xu, shall we find a time to ride in the suburbs?"

"Sure, I’m about to visit Ginkgo Garden soon. We can ride there and experience the joy of cycling."