Pride and Prejudice

In the early morning, Zhang Zian pulled open the door of his pet shop. Just as he was about to go back inside to do some cleaning, he heard rhythmic footsteps approaching.

Ta! Ta! Ta!

A figure wearing professional training clothes appeared on the street corner.

She was as agile and robust as a deer in the forest. With the striking reflective strips on her clothes and shoes, she could be seen from far away. She was also pulling an energetic Beagle with a long leash so that the Beagle had room to have fun.

"Good morning!"

Masanori Suzuhara greeted Zhang Zian in Mandarin. When she neared at the pet shop, she slowed down, but she didn't stop completely. She lifted her legs high to keep her body warm. Today's air quality was good, so she didn't wear a mask.

"Good morning, you're really hard-working," Zhang Zian responded, getting a broom.

Almost every morning, Zhang Zian could see the student from Japan. She passed the pet shop at the same time, unless it was snowing.