Dawn was breaking, and rays of sunlight streamed from the east like silken threads.
"CLUCK— CLUCK CLUCK—"
The diligent rooster stood on the wall of the An family's courtyard, letting out a crow.
When it turned its head and saw the coop with only three hens left, it crowed even more vigorously.
"CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK—"
"Alright, alright, we're up."
An Ning lifted the door curtain and walked out of the house.
The rooster flapped its wings and flew down from the wall. It landed beside the coop and waited for An Ning.
An Ning walked over, just in time to see her rooster kick three eggs toward her with one foot.
"Look at you, collecting eggs now."
An Ning bent over, picked up the three eggs, and then squatted on the ground.
"Why do I get the feeling you've been especially helpful lately?"
"CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK—"
The rooster clucked several times, but alas, even An Ning with her spiritual power couldn't understand what it was saying.
