Qian Yixiu noticed Tiaotiao had changed again—its belly and *** were bigger than usual. She exclaimed with joy, "Tiaotiao, are you going to be a mother again?"
Tiaotiao barked happily twice. Now at nine years old, Tiaotiao was quite advanced in dog years, yet it was still able to get pregnant—truly a heroic mother.
This was a happy event, for their household would welcome another addition. Qian Yixiu cheerfully instructed the kitchen to add more dishes in celebration.
The Little Monk returned to the monastery the next morning, taking half a cart of golden lotus roots from West Lake and several boxes of vegetarian pastries back with him.
Now the Qian family dictated how much the golden lotus roots from West Lake were sold for. Fourth Master Song didn't dare to let Steward Wong call the shots anymore. Although they continued to do business together, the good stuff was sold only after fulfilling the family's needs.