The weekend was winding down, and Li Wei felt like he'd earned a medal — or at least a long nap. But Spark, the baby dragon, was just getting started.
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Morning Mayhem
Li Wei woke up to the sound of crashing and a suspiciously warm breeze.
He rushed into the living room and saw Spark flying around, accidentally setting small fires on the curtains, the carpet, and — worst of all — the family photo frame.
"Spark! No! Fire!" Li Wei shouted, grabbing a wet towel to douse the flames.
The dragon blinked innocently, as if saying, "Oops, sorry!"
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The Neighborhood Incident
Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door.
It was Mr. Chen, the next-door neighbor, looking stern.
"Li Wei! Your… uh, pet is setting the whole neighborhood on edge!"
Li Wei scratched his head. "It's a baby dragon. I'm babysitting."
Mr. Chen raised an eyebrow. "A baby what now?"
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Dragon Training—The Hard Way
Li Wei realized he needed to teach Spark proper manners — fast.
He set up an obstacle course in the backyard, complete with hoops, a small pond, and a 'no fire' zone marked by flags.
Spark struggled at first—accidentally knocking over the hoops and splashing water everywhere.
But slowly, the dragon began to learn.
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The Great Rescue
Suddenly, a loud cry came from the street.
Xiaoyu's kitten, Whiskers, had climbed a tall tree and was stuck.
Li Wei and Spark rushed over.
Li Wei called to Whiskers, who was trembling on a high branch.
Spark flew up carefully, breathing a small controlled puff of warm air, coaxing the kitten down safely.
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Hero of the Day
The neighbors gathered and cheered.
Mr. Chen clapped Li Wei on the back. "Well done, dragon babysitter."
Li Wei grinned. "Thanks, but I couldn't have done it without Spark."
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Family Reunion
When Mei and the kids returned, they found the house a little messy, but full of laughter.
Xiaoyu hugged Spark, and Jin proudly showed off the new obstacle course.
Mei smiled at Li Wei. "You survived. And the dragon?"
Li Wei chuckled. "Let's just say we're both a little more grown-up."
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Epilogue
From that weekend on, Spark became a beloved part of the family — sometimes mischievous, always adorable, and always a little bit fiery.
And Li Wei? He learned that babysitting wasn't just about keeping peace — it was about embracing adventure, one tiny dragon flame at a time.
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