Category: I Can Hear the Inner Thoughts of Animals

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[Is it alright if it’s about cats?]

Ling Yue nodded, “Of course, any animal is fine.”

She spoke with such certainty, exuding a confidence that made people unconsciously believe her.

The viewers in the livestream nodded along. Everyone had witnessed the scene from just before. The streamer had managed to clarify the matter in just a few words.

If it hadn’t been for the streamer, the little girl would have foolishly opened the door for the villain, and who knows what the outcome would have been in the end?

[The streamer says she’s not a fairy, but look, this is where she slips up! Definitely a fairy… a heart-stealing fairy!]

[Stop grossing us out, upstairs. Just watch the streamer connect with her fated person, or rather, her fated pet!]

[Yes, yes, yes, I want to see the little kitty!]

Ling Yue ignored the comments below and focused on the other half of the livestream. The dark camera was suddenly brought into the light, revealing a large red wooden table where a young girl clad in sweet lolita style clothes sat elegantly, “Hello, streamer.”

Her voice was both delicate and sweet, and it was clear that she was polite and well-mannered.

The comments that had originally been scrolling continuously in the livestream suddenly came to an abrupt halt, with the empty screen remaining still for a long time before a few sporadic messages flashed by.

Many were immediately attracted by the decor behind her.

[Holy sh*t, is this a villa? Such tall and large floor-to-ceiling windows!]

[Oh my goodness, she’s wearing the Lolita Eternal Starry Sky series that’s crafted by Lancaster Industrial Works! I heard that all the crystals are natural, set with gemstones, and the lace is hand-woven inch by inch, with just one outfit costing hundreds of thousands!]

[Whoa, with our third-tier city housing prices, she’s basically wearing an entire apartment on her body.]

[No wonder they say she’s rich; for her. Ten grand to her is probably just like tossing a coin into the water, just to hear a splash, right?]

The viewers were buzzing with discussions, but Ling Yue had no particular thoughts. She glanced at the villa behind her, which had its interior decorated in a Nordic style. She rubbed Da Hei’s ears and adjusted her posture, “Is the cat the one seeking a consultation?”

The Actual Little Fairy nodded, her delicate face betraying a hint of her distress, “It’s for my cat, Kitty.”

As she spoke, she waved her hand, but the screen showed no changes.

The viewers in the livestream were also confused.

[Eh, where’s the cat?]

The little fairy quickly adjusted the camera, and only then did everyone notice that at the other end of the long table, a long-haired ragdoll cat was squatting, dressed in a delicate pink tulle dress. The sunlight showered over its fur, draping it in a layer of soft, hazy pink.

[This is too beautiful! I could pet ten of them bald!]

[Slurp, slurp, have I been single for too long? Even a cat looks so charming!]

[Is this the cat that made King Zhou lose his kingdom¹? Absolute stunner, this gorgeous feline is out here seducing people live!]

The cat was focused on licking its paw pads, and when the little girl called out to it, it merely twitched its delicate ears before lifting its gaze. Only then did everyone notice that the cat had a palm-sized face, a pointed chin, and surprisingly, one gold and one blue eye.

[It looked at me, it called out to me, it definitely has me in its heart, sob sob sob!]

Although this stunning and captivating appearance struck a chord with the viewers, they quickly noticed the problem.

The cat seemed quite indifferent to its owner. The little fairy called out several times, but the cat didn’t even bother to lift its eyes, looking very aloof.

[Eh, isn’t this too aloof?]

[I feel like I’m seeing my daily interactions with my cat, it ignores me, yet I still love it to death, sob sob sob, but what can I do? The little kitty is just too cute!]

[yysy², cats will forever remain king!]

The Actual Little Fairy leaned in a bit sadly, petting her cat while saying, “Kitty has never been like this to me before, she was actually super clingy. I don’t know what’s wrong with her, she won’t even pay attention to me lately.”

As she spoke, the cat turned its head, clearly showing its disdain towards her by presenting her its rear.

The pitiful little girl immediately evoked sympathy from the viewers.

[Streamer, please help her, she really looks so pitiful.]

Some even took the opportunity to fish in troubled waters: 

[Does The Actual Little Fairy need another pet? I’m super clingy too, 1.85 meters tall, can cook and study, and am totally self sufficient!]

[To the old perv upstairs, get lost, lmao!]

While the viewers were busy discussing in the comments, Ling Yue looked at the cat and said to The Actual Little Fairy, “Put the phone in front of Kitty and I’ll ask it directly.”

“Oh, okay, okay!”

The cat suddenly perked up, its heterochromatic eyes scanning the room, meowing continuously in a coquettish tone.

Unaware of what the actual situation was like, the viewers were all thoroughly entranced, praising the cat’s meows as beautiful; clearly it was little celestial cat that was both beautiful and ethereal. Only Ling Yue looked at the cat in disbelief.

The Actual Little Fairy who had kept her eyes firmly on Ling Yue soon caught sight of her expression, her heart skipping a beat. She still felt a lingering feeling of fear after watching the entire process of the previous consultation, quickly asking, “Streamer, is there a problem? Is there something wrong with my Kitty?”

She held the cat while leaning forward, as if just waiting for Ling Yue to make a diagnosis before running off with the cat.

Ling Yue: “… It’s not a big problem. “It’s just that Kitty—”

She looked at the cat who suddenly cursed loudly, as if something she said had hit its sore spot, “Who are you calling a silly thing³, huh? Damn it, this daddy is obviously a male cat! Get off me!”

Ling Yue fell silent, though her silence made The Actual Little Fairy even more anxious: “Streamer?”

[Streamer, don’t remain silent, I’m starting to feel chills run down my back.]

[No way, no way, no way? Is this another major incident?]

[Streamer, please say something! What did the cat say?]

Ling Yue composed her expression before saying, “This cat must have been bred from Sichuan.”

The Actual Little Gairy’s eyes lit up, nodding eagerly, “This is the little cat that was given to me by my best friend from Sichuan, the prettiest and most delicate of the litter. If I hadn’t made my friend promise to reserve it for me in advance, I probably wouldn’t have been able to get her either! We even agreed to become in-laws through our fur babies later.”

Ling Yue: “You should probably call off the engagement now, the cat can’t get married anymore.”

The Actual Little Fairy was stunned, clearly dazed, “No way? Could it be…” She paused, her eyes starting to redden. “Is Kitty going to die?”

Ling Yue: “…”

Where on earth were you going with this?

The viewers also began to chime in: 

[Our twenty-something year old cat couldn’t even eat fish after getting so old, and one day, it suddenly ran away from home and never came back.]

[I’ve heard older folks say that cats will voluntarily leave their homes when they sense their time is up.]

As the discussions continued to escalate, the little girl was almost on the verge of bursting into tears when Ling Yue ended up saying bluntly, “Your cat is a male.”

The Actual Little Fairy: “What?”

“Kitty is a male cat? That’s impossible, it clearly doesn’t have any balls. If you don’t believe me, you can check for yourself.”

As she spoke, she was just about to lift the cat’s tail when the cat, as if insulted, let out a sharp yowl, executing a dramatic spin kick and bolting. With a whoosh, it slid across the table and yelled, “Help! My silly owner is acting crazy again! This daddy is clearly a male cat, not some delicate little female cat! Stop making me put on so many little skirts and hats!”

“Who the heck was talkin’ just now?! You couldn’t be bothered to step in, huh?!”

Ling Yue bit her lip tightly, barely holding in her laughter. Cats from Sichuan really do have fiery tempers.

Fearing she wouldn’t believe it, Ling Yue added, “As far as I know, some male cats can have cryptorchidism, and your unfortunate little cat is one of them.”

The viewers who had just been captivated by the cat were left in shock.

[Wait— that’s a little male cat?]

[Damn, if someone kept calling me ‘Sweetie’ and made me wear pink frilly dresses when I was actually a big man, I’d lose it too!]

[Ahhh why do I suddenly find this even more exciting? Huff huff~]

[I won’t say why it suddenly feels hot in here, but we all know the reason!]

The Actual Little Fairy looked at her cat in disbelief, “H-he’s actually a male cat?!” How did her little princess suddenly turn into a little prince? She felt like crying but had no tears to cry.

Ling Yue said, “You should go to the hospital for a check-up and have surgery as soon as possible.”

Seeing her confusion, Ling Yue explained, “Cryptorchidism in cats can have a certain chance of turning into cancer. Because the testicles are not outside but remain in the abdominal cavity, where the temperature is higher, the risk of cancer is quite high.”

The onlooking viewers exclaimed that they had learned something new, while others with wandering minds thought of humans, letting their thoughts cross over into a questionable territory.

[So that place is so fragile, it even needs to be kept at a constant temperature.]

[What about humans? Can they… overheat too?]

Ling Yue: “…”

She glanced at the chaotic screen of comments and suddenly smiled brightly, causing many to feel a chill down their spines.

Ling Yue: “Yes. I can provide a simple method here: body heat can kill sperm. Human body temperature is a bit higher, and over time, it’s actually has a very high success rate. I don’t recommend everyone try it!”

[Wow, I’ve learned something today!]

[The last sentence was quite clever, but I refuse! I’m just that rebellious!]

[I have a bold idea…]

[Me too…]

Many male viewers felt a chill in their groin and couldn’t help but throw gifts into the livestream: 

[Please, streamer, I beg you, stop talking! Let’s go back to the cat!]

[Yes, yes, I just wanna watch the cat!]

Meanwhile, “The Actual Little Fairy” finally managed to digest everything and called out stiffly, “K-Kitty.”

The cat ignored her completely.

She was stunned, “Why is he still ignoring me?”

Ling Yue looked at the cat. Having accepted the existence of the sudden voice, Kitty snorted coldly, “Who the hell is called Kitty?! This daddy is a male cat, so this daddy demands a name-change! If you don’t change my name, I won’t acknowledge you as my owner!”

Such a tsundere little cat.

After communicating, Ling Yue relayed to The Actual Little Fairy, “The problem can be easily solved by giving the cat a new name.”

“Kang Kang?”

The cat’s ears twitched. The Actual Little Fairy smiled and said, “It means health and longevity, and it’s also a very cute boy’s name. Do you like it?”

Kitty—no, he should be called Kang Kang now—strutted over to his owner, but just as he was about to take the last step, he suddenly lay down.

He looked up at his owner and meowed a few times.

Ling Yue translated, “The cat has taken ninety-nine steps with the last step reserved for its precious owner.”

The Actual Little Fairy was slightly taken aback and then laughed, scooping the cat into her arms. What a beautiful picture of a girl and her cat.

The viewers erupted again:

[Too bad he’ll be joining the eunuch club for cats soon.] 

[Too bad he’ll be joining the eunuch club for cats soon.] 

[LMAO it’s so wrong but I just can’t hold it in!]

In the end, Ling Yue refunded the donations, glanced at the time, and said, “Today’s livestream ends here. If you liked it, follow for more.”

The viewers looked at her in shock; the viewer count had nearly reached two million. Perhaps it started because of her looks and fame, but later, they were captivated by the exciting consultation process. When the streamer suddenly announced she was ending the stream, countless people begged her to stay.

In the end, all they saw was a black screen.

The stream has no ended.

[That’s how our streamer is, a bit headstrong, but she’s got real skills. There’s no one like her on the entire Orca platform, no, the entire internet!]

[I was just getting into it, the streamer is beautiful and the livestream was getting exciting, and then suddenly the screen went black, leaving me staring at my own big face. I almost cried out loud!]

[I hit follow right away. She looks like someone with real skills.]

[Bro, you have vision. I’m from Jing City, and she’s the hottest pet master in our local pet scene. She even has a physical store, but lol, good luck getting in line!]

Jing City, Chengyu Building, Orca Live Headquarters.

Long before her first connection, Ling Yue’s livestream had already attracted the attention of a personnel due to the massive influx of traffic. What surprised them even more was the surge in new user registrations she brought in!

The abnormal data flow made the person in charge feel uneasy. Could it be that a famous streamer from another platform had started streaming on their platform?

But after checking the backend data, he confirmed that this was just an ordinary person.

Later, when Worker Xiao Zhao had to get the police involved, there was a moment when they considered banning the livestream, but since it hadn’t caused any serious consequences, the person in charge was curious to see how far she could go. However, he never expected that her engagement levels would be able to be maintained until the end.

The streamer had also increased her followers from zero to nearly a million, seemingly out of thin air. Although there still seemed to be a huge gap between her and the platform’s top streamers, these were all still real people and not bot accounts!

At this moment, his subordinate brought in the data analysis, his mouth nearly agape, “Manager, the data is out.”

“Retention rate is 90%!”

The subordinate was almost at his wit’s end, his tone carrying a hint of skepticism, “The backend data is simply too good! Even our platform’s top streamers don’t have such a strong retention and conversion rate. Did she tamper with our data?”

The manager shot him a glare, “We just spent tens of millions to update to our latest firewall, so what do you think?”

He pondered for a moment and immediately made a decision, “Prepare an A-tier contract and send it to her.”

He had watched Ling Yue’s livestream from start to finish, fully aware of all its explosive moments. He was determined to absolutely keep this person as an Orca streamer!

At this moment, Ling Yue was still unaware of these thoughts and didn’t take it to heart.

After the stream ended, she washed up and went straight to bed, falling asleep immediately.

This day had truly been fulfilling.

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As a result, Ling Yue woke up a bit later than usual the next morning. She hastily prepared breakfast for her dog and then headed out of the community.

The fresh wontons at the breakfast store were still steaming, swirling with the vibrant essence of life. Having a bowl in the morning instantly soothed her previously grumbling stomach.

Aunt Mei, the shop owner, was familiar with Ling Yue and had watched her grow up. Seeing Ling Yue arrive, she smiled and asked her husband to prepare a large bowl of wontons.

Upon hearing that Ling Yue had started her own business, she gave her a thumbs up, “I knew it! You’ve always been smart since you were little! But make sure you don’t overwork yourself, I’ve heard your shop has long lines every time. Don’t wear yourself out!”

Uncle Liu, who was her husband, brought over the wontons, “Remember, money is dead, but people are living beings. Don’t rush to make money. Your health comes first.”

Ling Yue obediently accepted their advice, swallowing their concern along with the delicious wontons.

At that moment, the voice of her neighbor Aunt Liu suddenly rang out, “Have you heard? There was an incident at the Wang’s yesterday!”

Aunt Mei’s breakfast shop had been open for decades, offering good food at reasonable prices, making it a favorite and especially busy among the neighbors in the mornings.

The chatter continued as Ling Yue’s ears perked up at this news.

Aunt Liu, who had trouble walking but was exceptionally articulate, spoke animatedly, her expressions lively and vivid. With her as the source of the gossip, a circle of people quietly leaned in to listen.

Ling Yue thought she should venture into the new media industry to make use of her talents. Just one sentence from her could engage a crowd.

Although she could only vaguely hear a few sentences due to the distance, she was particularly invested in hearing about the misfortunes of the Wang family.

Meanwhile, Aunt Liu, who had now noticed the eager eyes around her, felt her gossiping instincts surge. She loved this, spilling everything she knew like beans from a bamboo tube.

At that moment, the pet carrier in Ling Yue’s arms suddenly moved. By the time she noticed, the lid had popped open, revealing a round golden little head—it was none other than the treasure hunting mouse, Duo Duo.

Thankfully, no one paid attention to her since Ling Yue was sitting in a corner. But upon seeing it pop out, her brow twitched, and she lowered her voice, saying, “Duo Duo, how come you’re poking your head out?”

The treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo raised its paw, clinging to the edge, its tiny eyes darting around, “Aren’t I doing this all for you, Master?”

“Don’t listen to them gossip about the Wang family, you should listen to me! After all, I was the one that was there yesterday, and that family almost made me laugh myself to death!”

Ling Yue: “…”

Under her gaze, the treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo gradually hunched its body, its ears drooping, “Alright, I’ll be quiet.”

Seeing its pitiful appearance, Ling Yue felt a bit sorry and said, “That’s not what I meant, but—”

Before she could finish, the treasure hunting mouse perked up, “Then I’ll keep going, Master.”

Ling Yue suddenly remembered the mischievous nature of the treasure hunting mouse. She had thought it had felt aggrieved and looked pitiful—she would never believe it again!

In all actuality, she should have been the most aware of this matter, because from start to finish, this had all been orchestrated by her!

The Wang family had wanted to sell their house, but they had to see if she agreed first.

So, when Aunt Wang brought people to view the house in the afternoon, the first thing they encountered was not the overgrown weeds making the entire place resemble ancient ruins, but a swarm of big sleek gray rats!

The squeaking sounds and the throngs of rats cast a shadow over the day for everyone present, and even now, just thinking about it sent chills down their spines!

Aunt Liu had long since retired but couldn’t sit still, so she had gone to see the commotion. She had witnessed that terrifying scene, and as Ling Yue listened to the treasure hunting mouse speak, Aunt Liu’s excited voice constantly floated into her ears, “…Oh my, those rats were like a dam bursting, pouring out in heaps from the Wang family’s old house!”

She gestured as she spoke, “The guests who came to see the house were so scared they turned pale. That old woman Wang Hua wanted to hit them, but the rats seemed to have become sentient like a demon spirit, with a rat as big as a foot suddenly springing out—” she lunged forward to imitate it, “And chomp!”

The onlookers jumped back in fright.

Aunt Liu: “It bit her! It was so fierce! That person is still in the hospital getting vaccinated, I heard it even bit off a chunk of her flesh. I don’t know if it was because that person’s got an evil heart or if her flesh is rotten, but I swear I saw that rat pause for a moment before spitting out her flesh!”

They say that a street rat is hated by everyone, and yet even a street rat despised this person…

Everyone exchanged glances, looking down on the Wang family even more.

The treasure hunting mouse pouted, “It was that cowardly Fei Fei, scared to death yet he kept biting people. Afterward, I made it wash ten times, just in case it caught some bacteria. After all, it’s not every day you meet a human who is both stupid and toxic.”

“Pfft—”

Ling Yue couldn’t help but laugh at its sarcastic remarks.

After finishing her meal and paying, she stepped outside, and the treasure hunting mouse peeked out of the pet carrier again, “Master, you should praise me! I was so impressive yesterday!”

“Meow~”

The Black Cat Queen strutted elegantly on the wall, “What’s so impressive about that? Aren’t you just relying on a bunch of little rat minions?”

The treasure hunting mouse was about to retort but upon realizing who it was, burst into laughter, “Wife, you’re right! I adore your proud demeanor, truly charming to the extreme!”

The Black Cat Queen turned and leaped onto the car roof, silently landing on top of Ling Yue’s car, “Stinky mouse, who the hell is your wife? Shut your mouth!”

Those pale yellow eyes of the feline glanced at Ling Yue, who began to feel a bit flustered under its gaze before she suddenly heard it say, “I can’t wait any longer. I’ve seen how the police handle cases, they always start by investigating first. Want to come with me to check out the villa?”

As it spoke, a hint of sadness flickered in its eyes. Ling Yue noticed the old collar around its neck, swaying with the engraved portrait of the cat queen.

It must have really liked its previous owner.

She nodded and said, “Okay.”

After speaking, she always felt like she had forgotten about something.

Early in the morning, Keeper Xiao Liu had been waiting anxiously at the pet consultation shop: …

You actually forgot about me!

You forgot that we had an appointment to go to the zoo!

For Ling Yue, this was hardly a big deal. Compared to the previous torment and suppression she had faced from others at her time in the zoo, it was just a matter of waiting a little longer. Instead of going directly to the villa, Ling Yue was led by the Black Cat Queen to the law firm. With the will and the cat’s approval she received from the Black Cat Queen, she finally obtained the property certificate from the lawyer.

Just that simple?

Ling Yue drove, feeling a particular sense of surrealness.

She focused on driving, and the road ahead gradually widened. Although she was heading towards the city center, the trees on both sides transformed from ordinary street trees into various beautiful ornamental trees, serving the same purpose as ordinary trees, with the only difference being that they were very expensive.

In the distance, the grand entrance of the villa area soon came into view.

It was hard to believe that there was such a sizeable villa area in Jing City, where land was more precious than gold.

Even the guards at the entrance were young and vigorous men standing with strict precision. Ling Yue saw a spirit in them that she had only encountered in her military training instructors and police officers, indicating that the guards here were likely military personnel.

What a grand scale.

“Stop there! May I ask who you are here to see?”

Behind her, the Black Cat Queen suddenly leaned out of the window. Under the astonished gaze of the other party, Ling Yue cleared her throat, “I am the new owner of Villa A102, here to see the property.”

Upon hearing her words, the other person’s expression changed. After glancing at the property certificate handed over and Queen snuggling at Ling Yue’s neck, he ultimately said nothing. Under the astonished gaze of his colleague, he let her pass.

Colleague: “What’s going on? Didn’t the owner of Villa A102 a-already pass away? How did a new owner suddenly appear?”

The man shot him a glare, “Don’t ask so many unnecessary questions.”

In fact, he was also quite surprised. But the property certificate he had just seen wasn’t fake, and the cat hadn’t been fake either.

This was something he only learned after starting his job. Years ago, a murder had occurred here. The victim was the owner of Villa A102, who lived alone without any remaining family or friends. The property management wanted to sell the house again but discovered that the deceased had left a will.

Now, it had suddenly appeared in Ling Yue’s hands, and the outcome was already clear.

He immediately notified the property manager, who was momentarily taken aback but also ultimately said nothing.

The villa area was larger than expected, and it took Ling Yue over ten minutes to reach her destination while driving.

The Black Cat Queen couldn’t wait to get out of the car and close the door behind her. A spacious courtyard appeared before her, with lush green grass. After stepping over the pure white marble steps, she finally reached the entrance of the villa.

As she opened the door, a gust of dust rushed towards her.

The Black Cat Queen looked back fondly and turned to call from the doorframe. A slightly plump calico cat slid down from the beautifully trimmed green trees outside.

“Boss, you’re finally back~”

It slid down halfway and suddenly stood up, looking warily at Ling Yue, hunched over and huffing, “Boss, who is this human?”

The Black Cat Queen replied, “This is my new owner.”

It easily pinned down the agitated calico, “I’ve found the witness cat for you. You can ask it anything you want, and you can come in freely.”

As the Black Cat queen spoke, she waved her paw at Ling Yue, “Come in quickly.”

Ling Yue shook her head and stepped inside.

She suddenly had the strange illusion that she’d stepped right into the Spider Demon’s Cave⁴.

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long time no update HGDLKFJSFDj i didn’t think anyone was actually keeping up with the updates of this novel QAQ

this is dedicated to bettynoop heheh thanks for ur comment!! it helps provide motivation for translating GHSDLKJDF ♡

1.  “纣王是为它亡的国吗？” refers to the last king of the Shang dynasty, King Zhou (纣王), who according to legend lost his kingdom because he was bewitched by the beautiful Daji (妲己). So the comment humorously compares the cat’s beauty to Daji’s — so irresistible it could make a ruler lose his empire. ↩︎
2.  Abbreviation of 有一说一, to call it like it is. Sort of similar to tbh or not gonna lie ↩︎
3.  “瓜兮兮” — Sichuan-Chongqing dialect slang meaning “silly,” “stupid,” or “dumb-looking.” It’s mildly insulting but often used in a teasing or comedic way. ↩︎
4.  “盘丝洞 (Pán Sī Dòng)” refers to the Spider Cave from Journey to the West (西游记), home of the Spider Demons — beautiful female demons who ensnare travelers. In modern usage, saying someone “stepped into 盘丝洞” humorously implies entering a place full of seductive or troublesome women, or just a situation that feels like a trap. ↩︎

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“I can also help?” the treasure hunting mouse couldn’t help but speak up, looking doubtful of itself.

Ling Yue hugged a cushion and detailed her plan.

In summary, it was just one sentence: the cat Queen and the treasure hunting mouse, two powerful forces, would unite as one, using the eastern part of the city as a base, spreading out across the entire capital. After all, besides humans, the city was filled with various small animals.

Ya Ya couldn’t help but join in, flapping her wings: “And me, and me!”

Queen Xuan Cat fixed her gaze on her, and Ya Ya couldn’t help but shiver, forcing down her fear as she said, “We crows love gossip, are good at befriending various birds, and can contribute as well.”

“But, can you make sure the stray cats in the city don’t indiscriminately hunt birds?”

She was almost curling up in a ball, showing just how scared she was.

Just when everyone thought Queen Xuan Cat wouldn’t respond, her cold voice rang out in the room, “Sure, I will have my subordinates try to restrain themselves, but hunting birds is in our nature as cats…”

Ya Ya nodded vigorously, “I understand, I understand, I understand!”

Sometimes, natural enemies are also a crucial part of the food chain. As a cultured crow that has read books, Ya Ya asserted that her education was not in vain.

With the matter settled, the pets each went out to find their subordinates to execute the plan. One could only imagine what kind of upheaval the animal world in the capital would soon face.

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Ling Yue took Da Hei to the pet consultation shop.

As soon as Ling Yue appeared, a wave of gasps erupted, and a crowd of people rushed towards her, “The store manager is here!”

“I told you, the shopkeeper would definitely show up; she isn’t someone who goes back on her word!”

Ling Yue: “……”

Sister, just what is it that makes you so confident in me?

To be honest, she almost couldn’t make it. In the end, it was Da Hei who needed to take a walk. And since the shop wasn’t far from the community, she chose to open in the afternoon.

The crowd was bustling.

Ling Yue was still walking her dog. Although Da Hei was very well-behaved, his imposing physique was enough to intimidate people, so no matter how enthusiastic the customers were, no one dared to rashly approach her.

The commotion here caught the attention of many. The neighboring shop owner curiously poked his head out and, upon seeing Ling Yue, his face broke into a warm smile: “Ling Yue, you’re open today too.”

“It’s already afternoon, don’t tire yourself out too much.”

“Yeah, Ling Yue, you mustn’t wear yourself out! You’re the hope of our pet street!”

Hearing this, the customers couldn’t help but shiver—it was just too corny! How shameless could they be! If they remembered correctly, wasn’t the shop owner in the same line of work as these people? Isn’t there a saying that goes, ‘rivals are enemies’? What was going on now?

The neighboring shop owner’s wife enthusiastically grabbed a handful of candy and stuffed it into Ling Yue’s hands, “Come, have some candy and sweeten your mouth.”

Now, when they looked at Ling Yue, it was as if they were looking at the God of Wealth.

How could they not be happy? Because during this time, Ling Yue’s pet consulting shop had been booming, which in turn boosted the foot traffic on pet street, thereby increasing the profits for the other shop owners too.

The neighbour exchanged a few brief words with her, not wanting to take up too much of Ling Yue’s time. Ling Yue looked down at the exquisite candies placed on the table, and asked directly, “The shop rules are written on the blackboard outside. What do you want to consult about?”

As she spoke, she looked up and saw the other person’s face, her gaze freezing slightly, revealing a hint of coldness. What a coincidence, it was a familiar face—a former colleague from the zoo, but that had hardly been a pleasant experience for Ling Yue.

Clearly, the other party understood this as well. Xiao Liu awkwardly averted his gaze, not daring to look at her and lowered his head, his eyes almost glued to the ground, “Ling—Ling Yue.”

Thinking back to how he had made things difficult for her in front of everyone, and yet now he was the one here begging her for help, it was hard for the usually somewhat male chauvinistic Xiao Liu to accept this.

He hesitated and remained silent. Even if Ling Yue didn’t speak, the customers behind her couldn’t help but urge, “What are you doing? It’s been so long, don’t waste everyone’s time!”

“Yeah, if you don’t want to consult, just step aside. Why are you acting so timid for?”

Many people perked up at this, “Hey, if you give up your place in line, I’ll pay you for it!”

Xiao Liu’s expression changed in a panic. He only had three days; if he couldn’t get this matter resolved, he would have to pack up and leave!

“I want to consult!” In the face of life and death, what was dignity worth? He gritted his teeth and said, “I want two high-level consultations, but not right now. We have two animals at the zoo that have developed problems, and even the veterinarian can’t figure out what’s wrong. That’s why, I can only ask you for help.”

Ling Yue glanced at him. He looked scruffy, his eyes tired, and he seemed to have aged several years.

She pulled out a QR code and said in a businesslike manner, “Scan to pay, and let’s set a time.”

Although the people at the zoo weren’t great, the animals were still innocent. At least the dolphins in the aquarium had been particularly gentle. The more Ling Yue interacted with animals, the more she realised that humans simply weren’t as simple, straightforward, or as adorable as animals.

She couldn’t possibly disregard the lives of animals for a bit of selfishness, but…

With her fingertips lightly tapping the table, seeing Xiao Liu’s astonished expression upon learning the price for a high-level consultation, Ling Yue narrowed her eyes. It seemed that the situation at that zoo wasn’t good.

After making a phone call, Xiao Liu, as if he had made a desperate decision, paid the fee. When he looked at Ling Yue again, his expression had completely changed, filled with a reverence brought on by money.

He knew very well that in front of the colleague he had once envied, he couldn’t even dare to feel jealousy now.

After confirming the time, Ling Yue spent an hour attending to other customers. Not to mention the ordinary consultations, all the high-level consultations were sold out. When the customers heard she was about to close, their faces looked worse than crying.

“Boss, why is your number card harder to get than a Disney ticket? Do I still have hope in this lifetime?”

“I’ve been waiting for three days! My goodness, I’ve never felt it so hard to spend money. I’m holding out cash for you, and you won’t even take it. I’m really about to cry.”

Seeing her customers all look like wilted eggplants, Ling Yue blinked, “Isn’t fifteen orders a day enough?”

“Not enough! Just in our capital city, there are hundreds of thousands of pet owners! Just speaking for myself, I’ve joined several local pet groups, each with thousands of members, just to buy high-quality dog food for my dog!”

“Boss, you mustn’t underestimate us pet owners. When we get moving, we’re unstoppable!” The last guy, holding a whimsically fluffy Yorkshire Terrier, was so excited that he started speaking in a northeastern dialect.

Ling Yue: “Alright, I underestimated you all, but today the offline orders are all filled. You can only come back tomorrow.”

“By the way, I don’t accept scalper tickets here. Customers who automatically give up their numbers cannot sell them privately. The number will automatically be passed to the next person. If anyone violates the rules, you’d better pray I don’t find out, or else…”

She smiled brightly, charmingly. The customers who should have been admiring her smile all shivered in unison, a chill running from their feet straight to the top of their heads.

“What do you mean by offline, store manager?”

Ling Yue looked at the customer who asked, her gaze shifting slightly, “I’m planning to try live streaming online for orders. As for the streaming platform, let’s not discuss that for now.”

“Fate will bring us together.”

“Don’t go!”

Ignoring the customers behind her calling out, Ling Yue showed no signs of softening.

She didn’t care about the impact of her words, raising the customers’ expectations high. The news that the owner of that magical pet consulting shop was planning to take orders via live streaming spread like wildfire in just half a day!

pls do not share this anywhere or u will always stub ur toe when u walk past a door frame !! this translation has been stolen from mioscorner.com, pls only read there i’m begging u :kneels:

And what was Ling Yue doing?

She was in her room adjusting her computer, registering for an Orca streaming account. Once she was ready, she clicked the mouse to “start streaming.”

The name was simple and straightforward: “Pet Consulting Livestream.”

At the start, there were only a few dozen people online. Ling Yue sat cross-legged on the sofa and greeted everyone. To her surprise, no one interacted at all. The knowledgeable black cat Queen raised her chin and squinted her light yellow cat eyes, saying, “Foolish human, these are all bots sent by the platform.”

Ling Yue: “…”

This was indeed ignorance on her part.

At that moment, a system notification sounded: [13974268 entered the live broadcast room]

[Pet consultation livestream? What a strange name, can pets also be consulted?]

“Yes, the streamer has a special skill and can consult any animal.”

The camera was a bit low. As Ling Yue spoke, she adjusted it, and so far, only a pair of delicate, fair hands were in the frame.

In the next moment, the seemingly frozen camera suddenly shook, and a stunningly beautiful face appeared, the beauty as striking as if a heavy hammer had struck their head.

The only living person also fell silent.

After a while, the comment section bubbled with messages, one after another, as if this viewer alone was worth an entire enhanced squad.

[M-Miss streamer?!]

[Don’t go, I’m going to buy some oranges, uh, I mean, call a few friends!]

Ling Yue didn’t have time to respond before the system popped up another notification: [13974268 has left the livestream]

Ling Yue was stunned and asked Da Hei, “What did I just do? Did I scare everyone away?”

Meanwhile, the fleeing viewer returned to her small group of friends, frantically promoting: [Damn, I just saw a fairy!]

[The big sister is so beautiful, she just pierced my heart!]

[Sisters, hurry to the orca livestream!]

In the livestream.

Ling Yue had anticipated various unexpected situations. After the only viewer left, she didn’t feel disheartened; instead, she began training Da Hei. The bottles and jars she had prepared were already placed on the table, sealed, for Da Hei to select the correct answer.

This little game was something Da Hei particularly enjoyed, and because of this, Da Hei’s top-notch sense of smell had reached its maximum peak.

As for the illegal contraband he had found earlier, that was just a coincidence.

Ling Yue had once taken Da Hei to an event at a promotional hall, and after just one time, Da Hei had unexpectedly remembered that scent.

After a round of the game ended, Ling Yue looked up again, and the livestream was already filled with viewers. The moment she raised her head, she remained unaware of just how many people were gasping in front of their phones.

As for the purpose of the livestream, no one seemed to care.

Ling Yue began to introduce herself and the livestream, “This is the pet consultation livestream. If you want to consult pet issues, you can make a donation, one luminous pearl for one consultation.”

The donations in the orca live stream started from one yuan for a rose, ten yuan for a pearl, and gifts multiplied by ten times, up to the capped star, which cost one million for one.

The unit is in RMB.

As for the pearls Ling Yue mentioned, they were not low-end, costing one thousand each.

Hearing this, the viewers couldn’t take it anymore.

[Is the streamer crazy for money? Pet consultation? This must be a scam!]

[Not to mention, with your looks, you’d be better off as a singing and dancing streamer, big sister. There would surely be plenty of top supporters chasing after you. How dare you say anything about pet consultation? Can you even speak animal language?]

[Sigh, am I the only one focused on her looks? Even if she’s a scammer, I’d willingly fall for it. Sob sob sob, she’s too beautiful, it’s killing me!]

[Fairy sister, let’s get close!]

Ling Yue waited for a while for the bullet comments to finally calm down a bit before she spoke, “The streamer can indeed communicate with animals.”

“This is the first online pet consultation. From now on, I will broadcast every Saturday and Sunday, taking two consultations a day.”

“Pets with fate can watch.”

Ling Yue had made it very clear; it was just a transaction.”

Finally, someone in the comment section noticed something was off. After all, Ling Yue was a recently popular internet celebrity, and her duel with Bald Qiang had made her famous overnight!

[I recognize her! Isn’t the streamer the beautiful boss of the pet consultation shop in Jing City? Oh my gosh, you actually started a livestream!]

[Fairy sister, look at me! I’m sick, suffering from lovesickness!]

Ling Yue felt a headache coming on and couldn’t help but feel a bit dumbfounded, “…This commenter, what sort of pet do you have?”

[Does a free-range single dog count? O(∩_∩)O]

Countless people burst into laughter, which dispelled much of the stagnant atmosphere in the live broadcast room. Some even sent gifts, but there was not even a single consultation request.

The viewers in the live broadcast room praised Ling Yue to the skies.

Just as more of the viewers doubted, someone suddenly asked: [Can the streamer really understand animal language? I want to show my dog; it’s been acting strangely lately, and I’m afraid it… afraid it…]

The viewers thought the person was overreacting: [Have you taken it to the hospital? Don’t rush online to seek medical advice!]

Just as the comments floated by, a notification flashed in the livestream: [Worker Xiao Zhao sent the streamer a luminous pearl]

Ling Yue: “I need to start a livestream to communicate with the dog. Is now a good time for you?”

Worker Xiao Zhao: [It’s fine!]

Ling Yue initiated a video call invitation, not noticing that the popularity in the bottom right corner of the livestream was skyrocketing. More and more people began to corroborate about who the streamer was, and the pet owners who found the livestream were simply overjoyed.

The screen split in two, and Worker Xiao Zhao appeared on the other half of the screen. She was a girl with a round face, almond-shaped eyes, and a small mouth, looking very cute, though it seemed she had just finished crying as her eyes were red-rimmed.

“Hello, streamer, I’m Worker Xiao Zhao. I want you to take a look at my dog, Da Mao. Is it… is it infected with rabies? It’s been particularly agitated lately.”

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, clearly distressed.

Worker Xiao Zhao placed her phone in front of the golden retriever, and the main character appeared on screen—a shiny, well-groomed golden retriever, but judging from the white-tipped eyebrows and fur on its cheeks, it was clear that it was quite old.

However, Ling Yue noticed that it was in a state of high vigilance, its muscles tense all over.

Worker Xiao Zhao hugged her dog, “Da Mao, what’s wrong with you lately? Are you blaming mommy for not taking good care of you?”

The golden retriever began to bark, urgently and heavily.

Ling Yue couldn’t help but furrow her brows. It wasn’t that her skills had failed, rather, it was a matter of great importance. The elderly often said that older animals were more perceptive, and there was indeed some truth to that.

Especially after she pulled up the pet panel.

[Species: Golden Retriever]
[Gender: …… Grandpa]
[Age: Thirteen]
[Personality: Gentle]
[Skills: Guardian Combat]
[Wish: Move]

This was too strange.

Ling Yue asked it, “Da Mao, why do you want to move?”

The golden retriever turned its head, clearly responding to the voice despite not knowing where it was coming from. However, it immediately began barking in agitation, biting the sleeve of Worker Xiao Zhao, and whimpering, “Master, run! Master, hurry and leave here, Da Mao can’t hold on much longer!”

Xiao Zhao didn’t understand, looking at the dog that had suddenly gone wild with a wry smile, explaining, “Earlier, I saw a viewer asking me to take the dog to the hospital. I’ve already been there several times, and although the doctor said that Da Mao was old, he’s also still in good health. And I even found out that it seems to have taken a liking to the pet hospital. Although I’ve saved a bit over the years, I really don’t have that much money.”

As she spoke, her face reddened. The dog’s fondness for the pet hospital had viewers sharing their own pets’ attitudes towards veterinary clinics in the comments.

[Our dog, after going once when it was young, now trembles and goes weak in the legs every time it enters the hospital, letting the doctor do whatever they want, but once outside, it immediately starts cursing loudly!]

[Our dog is even more timid, it won’t even go to the hospital. Just driving on that particular road makes it struggle like crazy. Every trip scares half its life out of it!]

Worker Xiao Zhao couldn’t help but laugh, “Then should I be grateful that my Da Mao is so brave?”

At this moment, Ling Yue had already grasped the entire situation. She looked deeply at the girl with a lovely smile and said, “Da Mao isn’t brave; like the dogs of the viewers in the live stream, it is actually very afraid of the pet hospital. However, because it senses a greater danger, it would rather stay at the pet hospital.”

Worker Xiao Zhao looked at her in shock. Ling Yue suddenly spoke sharply, “You both need to leave! I don’t have time to explain. You must listen to Da Mao and leave here, go outside, to any large supermarket or shopping mall, and do not come back!”

Worker Xiao Zhao was confused, “What do you mean leave?”

She stood there, bewildered, and said awkwardly, “I took on a batch of handmade work, and it’s due the day after tomorrow. If I leave today, I’ll have to stay up all night, and I won’t finish these goods.”

Her words expressed the bitter struggles of a worker.

Moreover, even more people didn’t believe Ling Yue’s words.

[What a joke! In just a few minutes, that’s what they communicated? She must be a beautiful scammer!]

At that moment, Da Mao suddenly barked violently at the door.

Then came a series of urgent knocks.

“Da Mao? Is your mom home?”

Worker Xiao Zhao explained, “It sounds like the landlord. He must have something to discuss coming this late.”

As she prepared to open the door, Ling Yue stopped her with a single sentence, “Really?”

Xiao Zhao paused, and Ling Yue straightforwardly said, “Da Mao isn’t sick at all. The reason it’s acting so strangely is that it’s worried about you!”

“Now, you need to listen to me, call the police! Then quickly go to the kitchen and block the door!”

Worker Xiao Zhao was startled, suddenly feeling a tug at her feet as Da Mao bit her pant leg.

The comments in the livestream abruptly stopped, and viewers stared in shock at the streamer. What was happening? The situation had turned too quickly, and some were still in a daze.

Da Mao had already bitten her pant leg, pulling her toward the kitchen, while the knocking at the door grew more urgent. Outside was a man who wore a simple smile on his face.

“Xiao Zhao, why aren’t you opening the door? I know you’re home, hurry up and open the door. The residents downstairs said your place is leaking water, and it’s seeping into their ceiling. I’m here to fix it for you.”

“That’s a lie.” Ling Yue spoke decisively, “As for him, is he really the landlord? Did you see the property deed when you rented the place?”

Her tone, which was no different from usual, sounded like the roar of a devil to Worker Xiao Zhao’s ears!

All the previous abnormalities she had inadvertently noticed surfaced. She remembered something; when she had first arrived in this small city, she had just wanted to save money. Even the cheapest rental in the urban village felt a bit too expensive for her.

Later, she found this place that only cost a few hundred a month for rent, so cheap it was almost unbelievable. The landlord had said it was because he was simply looking out for his fellow townsfolk, and she had naively believed him.

Now, Xiao Zhao listened in terror to the commotion outside, like a startled bird. She opened the screen window to look outside at the densely packed urban village residential buildings. The small window only allowed a glimpse of a small patch of sky; she had no other way to escape.

Ling Yue directed Da Mao, “Da Mao, bring out the evidence you have.”

Nearly a million viewers in the livestream witnessed it. After she finished speaking, the golden retriever immediately turned around, and with a clattering sound, it brought out a pile of pinhole cameras.

Everyone was shocked, looking up in confusion, confirming it wasn’t their imagination. How could this be!

[This must be scripted!]

[I don’t believe it. How could someone communicate with animals? And so coincidentally, is this some new type of script? A setup?]

Ling Yue ignored all these comments, looking at Xiao Zhao, and said, “These are all the pinhole cameras that Da Mao found. The entire house, including your bedroom, has cameras he installed. When you leave, he uses a spare key to open the door.”

“What do you think he would do?”

“The toothpaste and toothbrush you lost, the clothes that went missing, the bed that seems different when you return, who do you think is responsible for all that?”

Worker Xiao Zhao was still in shock. How could any viewer across the screen know about her daily life? Recently, she had indeed lost many things, but they were not conspicuous—a nearly finished tube of toothpaste, old clothes that had disappeared…

Da Mao let out a low bark, which Ling Yue translated, “It’s all him! This person has a serious voyeuristic fetish. He likes you, or rather, he likes young girls like you. Animals have keen instincts. Ever since you moved here, Da Mao has never liked him. Later, it discovered he was illegally entering your room, and it just wanted you to leave here.”

“Today is the day he plans to take action. Listen to me, Da Mao told me that guy is very weak. With you and Da Mao combined: a weapon-wielding adult woman and a large thirty-five-kilogram dog, you will definitely succeed!”

Ling Yue suddenly changed the subject, “He’s coming in.”

The viewers in the livestream felt a chill run through them, especially the single girls renting apartments, their scalps starting to tingle as if they could empathise with the situation.

At this moment, the popularity of the livestream surged, even jumping into the top ten of the newcomer rankings, but now everyone was oblivious to this fact, their hearts completely captivated by Xiao Zhao, their hearts tightening.

Worker Xiao Zhao clutched Da Mao’s collar, picking up the rolling pin from the table, while Da Mao squatted quietly beside her, silently watching the door.

Footsteps came and went, as if searching for something.

Xiao Zhao’s heart was in her throat as she watched the old-fashioned lock in the kitchen begin to turn. She held her breath, staring intently, her fingers turning white from the pressure.

The audience in the live stream was shocked; no one expected an ordinary livestream to evolve into this. Regardless of what that guy intended to do, Xiao Zhao’s situation was extremely dangerous!

[When will the police arrive? Why aren’t they here yet? We can’t let the bad guy succeed!]

[The person upstairs clearly has no life experience. In this sort of urban village, various illegal buildings are all crammed together like a spider web. It’ll take at least half an hour for the police to arrive!]

[Oh no, isn’t that girl in danger? What should we do? Who will save her?!]

[In the future, be sure to be careful when renting. Don’t find a second landlord. Sisters must pay attention to safety when renting alone; it’s terrifying to think that such people exist!]

[Regardless of whether this is scripted or not, this girl’s acting is too good, she’s completely outshining all the young actresses on TV right now!]

At some point, Xiao Zhao had completely lost focus on her phone, gripping the rolling pin tightly. As for why she didn’t take a kitchen knife, it was Ling Yue who reminded her, “Speaking generally, the strength of a woman normally can’t match that of a man. If you take a kitchen knife, you might get overpowered with it. It’s better to use the rolling pin to hit his neck. At most, it’s just a rolling pin, and Da Mao can still pounce on him and bite. The only thing you need to do now is stay calm.”

“Calm down!” She took a deep breath.

The old wooden door creaked painfully as it was dragged open, and the man walked leisurely into the kitchen, perhaps not even considering his prey a threat.

Then, in the next moment, he was completely doomed!

Worker Xiao Zhao swung the rolling pin down onto the man’s neck. He staggered, and on the other side, Da Mao seized the opportunity to pounce, his thirty-five-kilogram weight crashing down on the small man, directly knocking him to the ground!

Crimson blood stained the tiles.

Exhausted, Xiao Zhao collapsed to the ground. In an instant, she tied the man up with rope and checked for his breath; he was still alive!

The viewers in the livestream couldn’t see the scene, only hearing the sounds of clattering and a few barks, each one tense with anticipation.

[What happened? Did Worker Xiao Zhao succeed?]

[Oh my gosh, what’s going on? Is Xiao Zhao okay? Is Da Mao okay?!]

Da Mao took the initiative to become a support, barking a few times towards the direction of the earlier sound. Then everyone saw the dark split screen suddenly show a scene with blood everywhere!

The smiling golden retriever held the phone in his mouth while panting heavily, “This dog is old, but I won’t give up. If I were younger, I could have headbutted him and knocked him dizzy!”

Ling Yue smiled: “Not bad now!”

The police who arrived belatedly, looked at the chaos. The female officer glanced at the neatly dressed Xiao Zhao and sighed in relief, then her cold gaze fell on the “corpse” on the ground.

“Damn scum that should die!” she cursed softly, gently helping Xiao Zhao up, “Little sister, you’re not hurt, are you?”

Worker Xiao Zhao shook her head, leaning against the dog, “I’m fine.”

“We’ll need to take your a statement later. Are you okay with that?”

Xiao Zhao nodded, taking the phone that Da Mao brought over. The screen clearly displayed her pale face, her eyes filled with the relief of having survived, “Thank you! Thank you, streamer!”

Ling Yue: “Da Mao is a good dog, and you’re a good owner. A good person shouldn’t be harmed.”

“Let’s move on to the next consultation.”

At this moment, a large display of fireworks appeared on the live stream screen, bursting with all kinds of donations flowing in. Ling Yue then realised that the number of viewers in the livestream had exceeded one million!

The screen was filled with a riot of colours as the viewers cheered in the comments.

[That was so thrilling, streamer, I’m bowing to you! Anyone who says you’re a fraud, I’ll curse all eighteen generations of their ancestors!]

[Pet consultation livestream? Streamer, tell me the truth, are you a female immortal?]

[Damn, that was so exciting, this livestream is really a test for the heart!]

[What’s going on? I can’t even get a spot online, is this just my bad luck? I refuse to believe it!]

In the next moment, ten pearls flashed across the screen.

[The Actual Little Fairy gave ten luminous pearls as a reward]

Ling Yue’s gaze sharpened, “That’s too much.”

The Actual Little Fairy: [I have money!]

Ling Yue paused for a moment, “After the broadcast, give me your account, and the money will be refunded to you.” She then changed the subject, “The Actual Little Fairy, what do you want to consult about?”

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this chapter length is deadass even worse than retiring to collect rent QAQ

updated this bc i’m getting running a hotpot restaurant in a post-apocalyptic world fatigue, translated so much i feel like i’m becoming hotpot at this point TAT

this chapter is brought to you by mio
as translator, proofreader and editor!

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Meanwhile, in a car parked by the snack street, the entire criminal police team had been mobilised, with police dogs quietly waiting by their side. From this, it was easy to imagine this was a major operation!

Lin Shaoze was at the front addressing his subordinates behind him, “We have received precise evidence from an informant that the drug dealer known as ‘Mazi,’ will meet with a contact near the university this afternoon.

Hearing this, the police officers who were still in the clouds became excited, “Boss, let’s get his ass!”

Those in their line of work knew all too well the dangers of drugs and harboured a deep hatred for those dealers! Among them, this ‘Mazi’ had already been on their criminal investigation team’s radar for a while.

However, the opposition was as cunning as a rabbit; slipping away at the slightest hint of trouble!

As a result, their repeated encirclements had all ended in failure.

Lin Shaoze looked coldly at his subordinates who were now shrinking back at his gaze after shouting excitedly. He said with a half-smile, “Why aren’t you shouting anymore? Keep shouting; scare the drug dealer away with your voices.”

Cheng Ziming thought to himself: this is bad; the boss is angry.

Despite the tension, he still remembered to tighten his grip on the leash in his hands. For them, catching drug dealers was a just the trial run, while figuring out how to seize the drugs was where the actual difficulty of the whole operation lay.

Using their own bodies to conceal the drugs was a method that was already outdated; the drug dealers now were more cunning than rats, hiding the drugs in all sorts of places. If they couldn’t find the drugs, they wouldn’t be able to convict or sentence them.

Thus, a police dog with a keen sense of smell was particularly important for this operation!

With a command from Lin Shaoze, his subordinates sprang into action like lively fish, eager to rush out. Their youthful clothing and vibrant appearances made them look just like fresh university graduates.

Of course, some were also disguised as snack stall owners to scout the situation, ready to report any suspicious individuals to their superiors.

At that moment, a seemingly ordinary boss of a stall that specialised in selling roujiamo¹ with a face so common it seemed to blend into the crowd was wielding a cleaver with his hand swiftly and decisively.

The boss used a hook to fish out a large piece of marinated meat from the pot. The juice of the deep brown, tender, and fragrant piece of meat splashed onto a round wooden cutting board, which had long been stained a deep brown from its use.

At the stall, a small, thin man lifted up the brim of his hat. His pinky finger which was slightly deformed and hidden in the shadow of his sleeve, would be instantly recognisable to Lin Shaoze as belonging to Ganzi, who Mazi was collaborating with.

The man spoke in a hoarse voice, “Give me two roujiamo, one with both fatty and lean meat plus green peppers, and one with only lean meat, no green peppers, but add extra onions.”

The boss suddenly looked up, “Sure, that’ll be twenty bucks.”

Thud thud thud! Thud thud thud!

The rhythmic chopping of meat drowned out the quiet conversation between the two.

Whilst tending to the stall, Mazi looked at him, “Ganzi, how come you’re so late? I, your daddy² have almost chopped my hand off!”

Ganzi paused, glaring at him in annoyance, “You’re still blaming me; I came ages ago, but I didn’t see you take a break. There were crowds of students around so I couldn’t find an opportunity!”

In the end, he couldn’t help but joke, “I’ve heard people say that just selling snacks can earn tens of thousands a month. Look at your booming business; it’s really a waste of talent for you to be in our line of work!”

“Motherfucker, what sort of dogshit are you spouting!”

Ganzi suddenly stopped joking around and cursed, “I almost died from anxiety just now! There won’t be any problems with the goods, right?”

Mazi smiled proudly, tossing the kitchen knife onto the cutting board: “If there’s a problem, you can rest assured; after all, did you forget who I am? Even if the criminal police department brings their big wolf dogs, I guarantee they won’t find a single hair! Besides, I’ve also put in other things that are said to be very effective against dogs!”

“As long as we don’t say it, we’ll have no issues at all!” If it weren’t for the stuff in his hands, he would have confidently patted his chest to make a guarantee!

Ganzi looked at his earnest expression and couldn’t help but believe him and let go most of his anxiety. However, he still stubbornly retorted, “You just keep bragging, as if I don’t know exactly how many pounds and ounces you weigh³.”

Mazi: “Hehe.”

He glanced around and started to pack up his stall, muttering, “What a pity, I prepared too little and the meat is all sold out, what a shame.”

He looked exactly like an unprepared vendor, lamenting that he couldn’t take advantage of the good business to earn more money.

Across from the snack street, Lin Shaoze seemed to sense something, suddenly looking up. The two people who were preparing to do the hand over just happened to fall into his line of sight. His long fingers pressed against the earpiece: “Teams one, two, and three, get ready to all converge at the Tongguan Roujiamo stall!”

“Operation’s target has been located.”

His strides were long as he spoke, quickly reaching over the stall. As if eyes had grown on the back of his head, Mazi’s heart seemed to skip a beat when he ffelt a sharp gaze pierce through him. He instinctively glanced back, a cold sweat breaking out immediately: “Fuck, it’s the cops!”

He took off running, but Lin Shaoze sidestepped him easily to leisurely execute a swift takedown move, pinning him to the ground. Mazi’s face was pressed against the ground, like a big frog lying on its stomach.

The other officers appeared soon after, pressing the two down firmly.

When Ling Yue arrived, this was the exact scene she witnessed. Da Hei dashed over, his tail wagging so fast it seemed to leave an afterimage: “Master, I smell it, it’s right here!”

Ganzi was so scared his heart nearly stopped, stammering, “P-Police dog!”

Mazi began to wail: “Oh, my old back! What are you all doing? I just finished packing up, I didn’t do anything! Students, help me, law enforcement is beating people up in broad daylight!”

The commotion attracted quite a few students to watch, and some even took out their phones, preparing to call the police.

The investigating police officer displayed his badge: “This is an official police investigation, all the proper procedures are in place.”

Ling Yue couldn’t help but glance at the captain, her brows slightly furrowed. With subordinates taking over, this captain seemed particularly relaxed, his plain clothes attire making him look less like a police officer and more like a nobleman passing by, immaculate and untouchable.

The two locked eyes, causing Lin Shaoze’s movements to pause.

Ling Yue was just wondering if he recognised her when she heard the man’s voice: “Miss Ling, what a coincidence.”

Ling Yue: “…”

It actually wasn’t a coincidence.

Only by gripping the leash with a death grip was she able to suppress Da Hei’s eager excitement, even though the dog was howling that it had found the evidence!

Lin Shaoze was just as cold as his appearance, exuding an air of aloofness that seemed ingrained in his bones. His subordinates seemed used to it, cheerfully leading out the police dog: “Da Jiang, go for it!”

Several police dogs circled around the stall, suddenly pausing in their tracks. Cheng Ziming’s eyes lit up, igniting a small spark in them.

Ling Yue tilted her head, their thoughts echoing in her mind.

“So fragrant, so fragrant, this meat is so fragrant!”

“Hmm, now I’m craving the big pork knuckle made by the cafeteria chef, it’s definitely much tastier than dog food!”

“Slurp!”

This one was even more exaggerated, to the extent of drooling at the mouth.

“Work, work, work! I love work, work makes me happy every day!”

“Hmm, why isn’t there any smell!”

The police dogs were serious and responsible, going back and forth several times, yet they couldn’t find a single clue.

The police dogs were at an unprecedented loss.

Cheng Ziming was almost scratching his scalp raw, awkwardly glancing at the captain beside him: “People make mistakes just as horses stumble⁴, Da Jiang and the others are still new in this line of work; they’re still inexperienced.”

Lin Shaoze shot a glance at Mazi, who immediately shouted loudly: “I’m wronged! Officer, I’m a good citizen, please don’t wrong a good person!”

The onlookers began to doubt, the whispers vaguely referencing the fact that they had searched them but found nothing. Wasn’t this a bit problematic?

“The vendor seems really pitiful, he looks to be in his forties or fifties already. He couldn’t really be wronged, right?”

“I just bought roujiamo from his stall, he chopped off a big piece of meat for me and stuffed it full to the brim. That uncle obviously has a good heart and clear conscience—could it be a mistake?”

Lin Shaoze tightened his thin lips, the murmurs of doubt ringing in his ears. Wronged, a mistake—he had a very deep impression of this person’s appearance. They had to be extremely cautious when handling a an official investigation, not to mention one related to specifically to drug trafficking—they couldn’t make even a single mistake!

That was because once a mistake was made, what could be lost was the life of a narcotics officer.

But now, the facts were right in front of them and the discussions grew louder. Who knew how many police officers would die in this line of duty in the future if they let this guy go now?

The man’s brows furrowed, his dark eyes swirling like a vortex and the oppressive atmosphere seemed to stagnate, creating a near vacuum in this space.

A trace of pride flashed in Mazi’s eyes.

Just then, a loud bark suddenly broke the oppressive atmosphere. Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound, all sorts of stunned gazes landing on Ling Yue.

The young lady was leading a powerful black shepherd, and even in the bustling market, she was a naturally beautiful sight.

“Master, master!” The dog whined and acted cute, almost sticking itself against her leg from rubbing against her: “I know where the stuff is hidden, let me do it! Let me do it!”

Ling Yue: “Maybe I can help.”

Cheng Ziming chuckled: “You’re not joking, are you? Can you really find that thing?”

Ling Yue nodded, looking confidently at Lin Shaoze: “I’m a hundred percent certain I can.”

Lin Shaoze stared at her, as if looking at an unsolvable mystery. He didn’t speak, but in the eyes of his team members, it was an unspoken agreement. Speaking of which, they really had a connection with the young lady; the previous jewellery theft case was solved because of her, and now they had met yet again.

At this point, doing something was better than nothing⁵.

No one expected that Ling Yue, who was holding the leash of a large dog, would head straight for the stall. Da Hei puffed out his chest proudly, and without a moment’s hesitation, charged towards one particular item among the array of pots and scent of meat!

The cutting board!

The wooden cutting board, which had gradually been soaked in the aroma of meat juices, left everyone, including the police dogs, stunned. This was clearly a cutting board made of solid wood used for chopping vegetables; how could it have immediately been his target?

Da Hei: “It’s in here. Although the scent of meat is also throwing me off—there’s also something else in there…”

Da Hei sniffed the air again, his limbs weakening as he quickly shook his head, forcing himself to say, “There’s also a strange smell that’s making my head spin, but I’m Da Hei! There’s nothing in this world that can fool my nose!”

“After all, I’m a dog whose goal is to be a police dog!”

Ling Yue shot a glance to the side and stated, “The facts are clear; Da Hei believes the item is inside.”

Lin Shaoze naturally noticed this too. Following her gaze, he saw the pale-faced Mazi.

Half a minute later, the cutting board was violently split open with a fire axe, and what remained inside was exposed to everyone in plain view; the inside revealing a brown paper package with white crystalline particles.

The onlookers were stunned, their eyes nearly popping out. The male student who had just praised the shop owner’s kindness was now holding his roujiamo with a twisted expression: “So can I still eat this roujiamo?”

After all—those were drugs!

Once these high-purity substances were discovered, the knowledgeable criminal police team members couldn’t help but gasp: “The latest type of crystal methamphetamine! What the… just how many pounds is this?!”

“Captain, we’ve reeled in a big fish this time!”

“This Kunming Wolfdog is so impressive; has it received professional training?” Cheng Ziming’s eyes sparkled, with his words drawing the attention of many.

Ling Yue nodded and said a few words; a monthly cost of over ten thousand yuan was not just something she had thrown into the sea. With her guidance, Da Hei’s transformation could be described as a complete rebirth. If brought before the doctor who had examined him back then, the doctor probably wouldn’t even be able to recognise him.

Everyone shifted their focus back to the drugs, studying them with amazement.

Who would have thought that the drug dealers would seal their goods inside a cutting board, cleverly encasing it in a layer of wood and dousing it with meat juice to confuse the police dogs’ keen sense of smell?

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Seeing the case solved, Ling Yue got ready to leave.

Unexpectedly, just as she turned around, she was called to stop. Lin Shaoze looked at her, his eyes flickering: “Miss Ling, there’s still one more thing here to resolve; I’d like to ask you to come to the police station.”

Ling Yue was taken aback. Meeting the man’s gaze, she had anticipated this day would come, but she never expected it to arrive so quickly.

“Don’t worry; after everything is settled, there’ll be a car specifically to take you home,” Lin Shaoze said, not understanding why he felt the need to add that last bit even though there was no harm in saying what he thought.

Ling Yue remained silent: “Okay.”

On the way there, Da Hei was incredibly curious, communicating with several police dogs behind him and quickly bonding with them.

Ling Yue watched him, coming to the conclusion that her task would soon be nearing completion.

Her keen sense of smell could only be considered an added bonus; what she truly desired were the top-notch combat skills. Although her physical strength was already quite high, who wouldn’t want more self-defense capabilities? After all, who could predict when they might come in handy in the future?

At that moment, she still didn’t know that she had inadvertently hinted at something that would indeed happen to her in the future.

As this was her second time entering the police station, Ling Yue remained relaxed and at ease as she was already quite familiar with the surroundings.

Before long, the only ones left in the entire office were just Captain Lin and herself.

Lin Shaoze pondered for a moment before getting straight to the point: “Can you communicate with animals?”

Ling Yue thought to herself: well, here it comes.

She lowered her head, avoiding his gaze, hesitating for a moment before saying, “I do know a bit, as I had a fortuitous encounter before. You probably don’t know, but there’s a type of gu⁶ in Miaojiang called the language gu, which allows one to communicate with all living things.”

Ling Yue spoke half-truths; it was true that she could speak to animals, but the Miaojiang gu was a fabrication. However, the more half-true and half-falsities there was, the less likely there were to be mistakes.

Sure enough, upon hearing her words, Lin Shaoze frowned, half-believing, half-doubting. Because beyond what Ling Yue had said, his investigations revealed that Ling Yue’s mother was indeed from Shuinan Province, born in a Miao village. It was unclear what had happened later, but she had come to the capital alone to make a living and gave birth to Ling Yue.

However, the matter of gu had a hint of the absurdity.

From another perspective, Ling Yue had been unremarkable for the first twenty years of her life. It was only recently with the theft of Auspicious Dragon Jewellery and the return of the bow knot diamond necklace as well as her sudden entrepreneurship in opening a pet consulting shop—all of it seemed to be so convincing.

Lin Shaoze appeared to be lost in some kind of confusion, his worldview and values teetering on the edge.

Seeing him silent for too long, with a questioning the world sort of expression on his face, Ling Yue suppressed a laugh: “Captain Lin, are you okay?”

Lin Shaoze: “I’m fine!”

“That’s good. If it weren’t because this is my own personal experience, I would also find it strange too. Now that I’ve told Captain Lin, I feel much lighter; finally, I’m not the only one keeping this secret.”

Lin Shaoze: “…”

Right now, his heart felt extremely heavy, as if someone has pulled him into the water.

Ling Yue: “Hahaha, cheer up, Captain Lin.”

She laughed brightly, while the eyes of the man across from her flickered slightly, ultimately choosing to look away. He took out a document out from the drawer: “This is the police department’s registry; please fill it out.”

Ling Yue: “???”

Ling Yue felt her head filled with question marks. What was the registry? After Lin Shaoze finished explaining, she finally understood, reiterating the key point: “Registry of extraordinary individuals?”

Lin Shaoze nodded. In fact, the police station had always maintained a registry of capable folk experts. There had once been a small streamer who practiced martial arts and dreamed of becoming famous overnight. But unexpectedly, who would’ve thought that the first to come knocking wasn’t a streaming platform, but rather the police department?

The police may seem quite relaxed, but they have always kept an eye on the extraordinary individuals in society. Especially since Ling Yue lived in the capital, which in ancient times would have been considered the emperor’s domain, right at the foot of the imperial city.

She glanced at the registry, which even included the eightieth generation disciple of the Mount Mao sect, the eighteenth generation master of a certain temple, with specialties in—fortune-telling? Facial reading⁷!

With just a glance, she, someone who could only speak to animals, seemed truly unremarkable among them.

Ling Yue had just stepped out when she heard the shouts of others.

“Da Hei is the best! Go for it, go!”

“Da Jiang, Da Jiang, always number one!”

Looking up, she saw the wide training ground where the police officers were cheering, their focus being on two strong shepherds—one was Da Hei, and the other was a working dog that left a deep impression on Ling Yue. The two dogs were running side by side, oh, but not quite; Da Hei was clearly livelier and faster!

In the blink of an eye, Da Hei jumped over a 2.5-meter high barrier, heading for the colourful ball at the finish line with Da Jiang arriving a few seconds later. There was no doubt—Da Hei had taken first place!

The crowd erupted in cheers, and Da Hei lifted his head proudly. Upon seeing her, his tail wagged like a big fan, making a whooshing sound.

“Master, I got first place!”

“Miss Ling.” Led by Cheng Ziming, the others approached her slowly, and to Ling Yue, it felt as if they had a hint of… guilt toward her?

Cheng Ziming, pushed by his colleagues to take the lead, forced himself to say, “There’s something we need your consent for. Given Da Hei’s excellent performance and physique, the entire police department has unanimously decided to recruit Da Hei. But of course, this also requires your approval.”

Ling Yue was taken aback, her unfocused gaze drifting into blank space. To others, it seemed like she was hesitating. After all, they had only spent a short time together but everyone had already fallen in love with Da Hei.

Besides, who wouldn’t like such a smart and brave big dog!

Moreover, Ling Yue, who had raised him, shared a deep bond with Da Hei. What they were doing was putting her in an understandably difficult position.

Cheng Ziming opened his mouth but was unable to say anything else. However, if it really wasn’t able to work out, they did also have a backup plan.

In fact, Ling Yue had actually been looking at her personal panel.

At that moment, Da Hei’s task had already been completed, and she had also undergone a full transformation in an instant upon gaining top-level combat skills. However, it seemed to also come along with a strange feeling.

Da Hei was the first to notice: “Master? Master?”

Ling Yue: “Do you want to run another lap?”

The thought slipped out before Ling Yue realized it; Da Hei hadn’t even voiced it, just a subconscious thought. This was a new feature from the system update—telepathy between master and pet!

Da Hei’s intelligence had clearly increased; he understood what the officers meant. He wanted to be a police dog, but if it meant leaving his master, Da Hei felt hesitant: “Master, I don’t want to leave you.”

Seeing Da Hei’s expression, Cheng Ziming understood the dog’s feelings. He let out a bitter smile: “If it really doesn’t work, we do have a backup plan.”

“Miss Ling, during your absence, all the police dogs in the department have been trained by Da Hei. I don’t know how you taught Da Hei, but he’s truly an amazing dog!”

Ling Yue: “So what are you getting at?”

“We can give Da Hei a position, allowing him to come to the police station during his free time to train the other police dogs!”

Before Ling Yue could respond, Da Hei had already jumped up excitedly: “Master, Da Hei is willing! Da Hei is super willing!”

Ling Yue pinched his nose: “…Stinky dog! Are you about to float up to the sky with joy?”

Initially just wanting to be a police dog, Da Hei hadn’t expected to become a specially appointed dog trainer for the police dog team. Now, her family’s little guy was so overjoyed, his smile blooming like a flower.

The training was also by no means an urgent matter either.

Ling Yue rode home in a police car with the criminal police captain as her driver. This treatment was already quite a rare occurrence in the entirety of the capital city, and she had even managed to add the other party’s WeChat account too.

Ling Yue didn’t pay this any mind either, simply categorising the account as a police officers’ WeChat.

Men would only affect her speed in making money!

As she passed a small alley, Ling Yue paused upon seeing Aunt Wang leading people toward the big poplar tree in the distance.

Thinking about what would happen next to that person, a pleasant and expectant smile appeared on her face, though she felt a bit regretful for not being able to witness that scene in person herself.

Beside her, Da Hei appeared even more arrogant; he was now no longer just an ordinary dog but a police dog!

The police badge issued by the police department was in his owner’s bag. Ling Yue planned to go home and tidy up. Up until now, the store still hadn’t opened yet, and since she had already bailed on her customers this morning, letting them wait a little longer wouldn’t make much of a difference either.

Upon returning home, a dark shadow jumped down from the window and headed straight toward her.

The dark mass startled Ling Yue. Queen glanced at her calmly: “I’m hungry.”

The treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo quickly flattered Queen: “Wife, I’ll cook for you!”

Ling Yue chuckled, but then quickly thought otherwise. With Duo Duo’s small stature, the beef in the fridge could flatten him easily!

Ling Yue shared her plans calmly: “I have money now. In a few days, it’ll be bette once we move to a new house and hire a few housekeepers.”

The plan for the new residence naturally had to be put on the agenda since they were going to be relocating in the future. That way, they wouldn’t be unprepared and regret it⁸ when the time came.

Da Hei had already been informed about this in the car and didn’t care at all. The dog, filled with vanity, was now entirely focused on his police badge, directly biting open the zipper and showing off to his friends: “Everyone, come and see, look at what this is?!”

While whining, he insisted that Ling Yue stick it to his chest, even his fur started to quiver with pride.

Unexpectedly, the first to speak was the aloof Queen, who disdainfully glanced over, finding a position to lie down while slowly slaying, “Isn’t it just a police badge?”

“Which police station is so blind as to even think of recruiting you, a silly dog?”

Da Hei: “Who are you calling a silly dog?! Only my master can say that to me! I’m now a police dog trainer who just solved a major case! I’m super awesome!”

The treasure hunting mouse exclaimed: “Da Hei, you’re amazing! You’ve become a police dog trainer and even have a position now!”

“So that’s why Queen and I saw you and master getting out of the police car when we looked out the window. I thought you guys got into trouble.”

Da Hei huffed, too lazy to argue with them.

Queen Xuan Cat⁹ licked her paw pads, her light yellow cat eyes looking at Ling Yue: “What about you? When you went to the police station, did those stupid police officers say anything to you?”

Ling Yue frowned. Particularly adept at picking up on details, she immediately sensed the emotions of the black cat specifically toward the police were of repressed dissatisfaction.

She asked tentatively, “Stupid police? Queen, do you have any complaints about the police?”

This sentence was like a drop of water splashing into a boiling pot of oil, triggering a series of explosive reactions. Queen arched her back and huffed, the soft fur on her back puffing up: “Just a bunch of stupid police! Such a simple case, yet up until now, they still haven’t solved it!”

Ling Yue felt a headache forming: “Queen, please quiet down a bit.”

The treasure hunting mouse hugged her paw pads: “Wife, calm down! If you keep this up, you might lose control of your emotions! Be careful, or I’ll—kneel down and beg you not to hurt yourself!”

Ling Yue thought: Forget it, just let the mouse be buried; there’s no saving it!

In the end, Queen managed to calm down thanks to her strong self-control, but—

Ling Yue sat in her chair, struggling to crane her neck to look up.

Queen, who was squatting on the wardrobe, seemed increasingly out of reach. Da Hei squatted nearby, eager to try as well, but when met with her sharp gaze, he immediately whimpered and raised his paw in surrender.

The treasure hunting mouse was so anxious that it scratched its ears: “Wife, if you have a problem, let the master handle it. The master is really powerful!”

It described everything, including but not limited to solving the case of the Auspicious Dragon Jewellery Store theft, bravely fighting the thief, slapping streamers, and training Da Hei. The treasure hunting mouse was particularly glib-tongued; otherwise, the cat, Queen wouldn’t have let it off the hook time and again.

The kitty, Queen paused, lowering her head to lick her paw, the thick fur helping her hide her slightly flushed face: “Can you really help me?”

“I want revenge!”

Ling Yue was startled by the intense emotion in its words.

She looked up at the cat.

The deep black fur of the cat, Queen, illuminated by the direct light, revealed a fiery red hue, with layers of anger igniting her pale yellow cat eyes, making it seem as if the whole cat was a burning flame.

Queen slowly stood up: “What the treasure hunting mouse said was only half true. I do indeed have a master, but that was in the past. Eight years ago, some time after I became an adult, I returned home and smelled blood. Then I witnessed a scene that I will never forget.”

“My master was killed in the villa, the floor was stained with blood, and there was a faint smell of fishy seafood in the air. Fortunately, I found the only witness—a small calico cat, but it wasn’t yet an adult and only saw the dark back of a tall man. Later, I followed the investigating police to find the murderer, but who would have thought I would end up waiting for a full eight years. The police ended up sealing this murder case, and to this day, they still haven’t found the killer!”

“They offered a reward of five hundred thousand to catch the suspect, but what good is that! I want you to help me find that murderer!”

“In addition to the police’s reward, I can also give you a villa. My master had no other offspring, only me as a cat. He left the villa to me, and once I recognise you as my new master, the villa will be yours, and within it also hides a large fortune.”

“I only have one condition: after finding that person, I want to take revenge myself!”

Queen suddenly stretched lazily. It was difficult to determine whether it was because of the angle or some other factor—but in the sunlight, the pale yellow eyes of the cat were dark—as if it were a deep swirling pool of ink, with no end in sight.

The cat fur floating in the air also added to the ambiguous atmosphere.

Ling Yue felt that it was not just a cat, but an assassin lurking in the dark night!

Ling Yue questioned, “Can you be sure that he’s still in the capital?”

Queen Xuan Cat glanced at her casually, “I’m sure he is in the capital. The disposition of our xuan cat clan gives us this innate talent; he hasn’t left this city, but rather is still in hiding.”

Ling Yue looked at the screen in front of her, slowly curling her lips.

Indeed, there was now a change in status.

[Species: Xuan Cat]
[Gender: Female]
[Age: Ten]
[Personality: Cold]
[Skills: Psychic Sight, Top-Notch Flexibility]
[Wish: To take revenge personally]

The system voice echoed in Ling Yue’s mind: Ding, you have a new wish order! Accept the black cat queen’s wish, reward: Psychic Sight, top-notch flexibility!

Accept or decline?

Ling Yue naturally clicked accept, confidently saying, “I am willing to take on this case, but I need the full cooperation of you, Queen, and also you, treasure hunting mouse.”

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almost 5.5k words in english, over 7k in chinese QAQ this chapter felt so long,,,

also there’s no distinguishing the telepathy vs. normal animal thoughts vs. animal speech — all relies on context clues so i’m leaving all animal related speech/thoughts in italics

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On a dark and windy night, the perfect time to kill and rob mice.

Under the guidance of the mouse Fei Fei, Ling Yue finally arrived at the scene of the incident. Upon seeing the location, her expression turned extremely strange.

Wasn’t this the small grove right next to her own school?

At eight or nine in the evening, the aroma from the nearby night market wafted over, making Ling Yue feel a bit hungry.

Fei Fei was so anxious that its paws were almost numb, “The boss is right here!”

“Tonight, the boss is leading us little mice to expand our territory, but for some reason, they got into a fight with the big sister in law. Wuwu, poor boss, he’s about to be eaten!”

Ling Yue was puzzled, “Big sister in law? I remember Duo Duo is a single mouse; when did he get a wife?”

“If I remember correctly, you mice don’t eat your husbands after getting married like mantises, do you?”

As soon as she finished speaking, a sharp cat’s cry drowned out her voice, as if tearing at her throat, sending chills down her spine.

Ling Yue immediately pinpointed the location of the sound, coming right from the small grove!

She turned on her flashlight, and as soon as she stepped in, was startled by the scene before her. Ghostly green lights like little lanterns gradually lit up all around her, all staring at her intently. A chill instantly crept up her back, making her scalp tingle.

With the light, Ling Yue finally saw the situation clearly.

Divided by the large poplar tree in the middle of the grove, on one side was the mouse army led by the treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo, and on the other side were various cats, packed tightly together with no room to spare!

Upon seeing her, the treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo immediately shouted, “My master is here! My master has come to help me!”

He shouted for a long time before realising that no one was paying him any attention.

Ling Yue looked at the army of cats all over the ground and trees, her gaze landing on the leading black cat. It was completely black, with long limbs, resembling a miature cheetah when it stretched. Its smooth muscles were visible under its short, shiny fur, its long tail flicking suddenly.

A cold, high-pitched female voice echoed in the grove, as the black cat stepped forward like a queen, “Who dares to help this stinky mouse? That would mean—”

Before she could finish her sentence, she spotted Ling Yue, her yellow cat eyes filled with surprise, mirroring Ling Yue’s own expression.

Ling Yue exclaimed, “You are… Xiao Mo¹!”

Xiao Mo was a black cat Ling Yue had once fed during her university days. Apart from her, no one else had noticed it.

When Ling Yue mentioned the black cat Xiao Mo to her roommate, the other party said she must be dreaming, because despite there being so many kittens in university: whether they were calico, tortoiseshell, or orange tabby, no one had ever seen a completely black cat.

After graduation, Ling Yue left school for an internship, and it had been a long time since she had seen Xiao Mo.

The black cat huffed at her, but its tail was drooping, clearly in a relaxed state around Ling Yue, mumbling some words, “Who is Xiao Mo? That sounds terrible! Call me Queen, understand?”

Ling Yue asked, “Xiao Mo, what are you doing here?”

The treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo was completely dumbfounded, “Master, you know my wife?”

The black cat, Queen, immediately leaped up, bending down with controlled tension, like a bow that had been drawn back, suddenly shooting out to pin the treasure hunting mouse down, “Stinky mouse, be careful before I tear your mouth out! Who the hell is your wife?!”

The face of the cat was suddenly magnified several times, appearing right in front of him. Instead of being scared, the treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo stretched out his little paw, blinking his mouse eyes, “It’s me, I’m your wife!”

Ling Yue felt a chill; she had never seen the treasure hunting mouse so submissive. As for the treasure hunting mouse’s safety, she wasn’t worried at all.

It was hilarious; had she ever seen a mouse so eager to court death?

The only time she had seen it was now.

In fact, Ling Yue already had somewhat of an understanding of the situation; the cat’s claws hadn’t even been unsheathed, just pressing down on the treasure hunting mouse’s belly to prevent it from struggling.

Glancing at its little mouse brothers, Fei Fei had long covered its eyes. The other mice also looked like they couldn’t bear to watch, despite already seemingly accustomed to seeing this the situation.

“The big boss is seriously such an embarrassment to mice— how could he be so un-mouse-like!”

“You don’t say! But if you encounter a cat, you might be even more of an embarrassment than the boss!”

“The boss has such strange taste; as a mouse, he actually likes a cat, and a cat that’s the queen of cats at that. It’s really a death wish for a mouse!”

Ling Yue hadn’t expected that the treasure hunting mouse was actually a masochist.

The treasure hunting mouse was unhappy, “What do you know? This is true love, a cross-species romance. My goddess, even if I die under your beautiful claws, I am willing.”

“I love you~” In the end, he even declared his love passionately, throwing in some English for good measure. Ling Yue finally understood why the treasure hunting mouse had been studying so hard with Da Hei and Ya Ya during this time.

The cats in the grove reacted even more strongly.

“Bleh!”

“Damn mouse, you’ve made me vomit up my dinner!”

“You stinky mouse, coming to harass our boss every day. If it weren’t for the fact that we can’t beat you, we would have eaten you long ago!”

The black cat Queen trembled and released her claws, warning him sharply, “Stinky mouse, what kind of daydream are you having!”

“You dare spout nonsense just because you can speak a few words in a foreign language? If you keep bothering me, I’ll eat you directly!”

“You little thing.” The black cat, Queen, flicked its belly, “The scent on you is truly intoxicating; I really want to take a bite… and eat you up!”

The eating it talked about meant the literal meaning. The treasure hunting mouse, who had been lying flat, was so scared that the fur on its back stood on end.

In the end, it was Ling Yue who spoke up, diffusing the tension of this impending conflict.

She cleared her throat lightly: “Queen, please spare my family’s mischievous kid for my sake. He just… has the heart of a thief but lacks the courage of one.”

As soon as her words fell, there was a dead silence.

The cats looked at her in shock: “Humans can actually understand what we cats are saying!”

“Help! This guy must be a transformed yao², everyone run!”

In the blink of an eye, all the cats on the grass vanished without a trace, leaving only the black cat, Queen: “You can understand what I’m saying?!”

Ling Yue looked into its pale yellow eyes, which held something indescribable that made her heart skip a beat, and she felt an ominous premonition.

Sure enough.

The black cat, Queen strutted confidently over to Ling Yue’s feet: “This stinky mouse expanded its territory and even started to ecroach on mine. We had a fight, but it ended in a draw. It must be acting under your orders, right?”

Ling Yue felt a darkness cloud her vision, as if a black pot had fallen from the sky and was firmly attached to her head³!

Before she could explain, the cat queen spoke again, elegantly licking her paw: “I can let my subordinates take a step back, but you must help me with one thing!”

“In all these years, you are the only one I’ve encountered who can understand animal language.”

The cat proudly lifted its head: “I want you—”

Suddenly, a loud noise cut off its words.

At night, a couple deep in thought walked hand in hand into the woods, only to suddenly realise that the ground beneath their feet was soft, as if they were stepping on cotton.

“Hubby, why is the cotton moving?” the girl asked in confusion, turning on her phone’s flashlight to take a look.

“Oh, what is this?”

Among the panicking mice, Fei Fei happened to be stepped on by the girl. As the right-hand mouse of the big mouse boss, it was particularly concerned about its own image.

Now, it was furious as its face was practically being stepped on by a human: “What are you looking at, human woman? Haven’t you ever seen a mouse before?!”

In an instant, the sound of squeaking filled the woods, echoing like a surging wave.

The girl finally realised what was happening.

She covered her head and screamed: “Mice, the whole place is filled with mice everywhere! Mice ahhh!!!”

The piercing high-pitched scream cut through the night, comparable to the wailing of a slaughtered pig, sending chills down people’s spines.

Suddenly, the world fell silent.

Ling Yue then realised she had temporary tinnitus. Naturally, she didn’t hear what the cat’s request was.

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In Jingyue Community.

The door on the fifth floor opened, and the light from the room spilled out, illuminating the stunningly beautiful brows and eyes of the returning girl who was none other than Ling Yue.

She had left alone but returned with a cat and a mouse, along with a bag of small gold fish in her backpack. If it weren’t for her good stamina, she would have already been crushed by the weight.

Calling over Da Hei and Ya Ya, Ling Yue briefly introduced her new friend—the cat, Queen, who would be staying temporarily at their home.

Queen surveyed the room disdainfully: “So small. Your whole place combined isn’t even as big as my room.”

Ling Yue waved her hand: “Having a place to stay is already good enough.”

Queen looked at a door that had been closed and suddenly asked: “Whose room is that? Is it a surprise prepared specially for me?”

Ling Yue stood up: “Don’t touch it.”

Even the most straightforward Da Hei looked over, noticing his owner’s tense expression. Ling Yue bit her lip, neither dismissive nor detailed: “This was my mother’s room before she passed away.”

Since her death, Ling Yue had never opened it, just like her mother hadn’t, and sealed in her heart.

While taking a shower, Ling Yue noticed Queen wearing a black collar, with a cat portrayed in dark silver at the front. From the worn outline, it was clear it was the in Queen’s likeness. Ling Yue had only just noticed it since the collar blended in perfectly with her fur.

Before she could ask, the treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo had already spilled everything, like beans spilling out of a bamboo tube; after all, this was his goddess, how could he not pay attention!

“Drumroll please! Let me give a grand introduction: this is Queen, my crush that I’m currently pursuing! She is a super rich yet powerful pet cat.”

Saying this, the treasure hunting mouse leaned in, licking its face: “Wifey Queen, did I say it?”

The black cat Queen shot it a cold glare: “Stinky mouse, you investigated me? I didn’t expect you to be such a scheming mouse!”

Little mouse is wronged, little mouse is sad.

But for Queen, the future wife he had set his sights on, the treasure hunting mouse had endless motivation, showering her with cheesy compliments without a care.

The cat, Queen, maintaining her aloof demeanour, pressed down on the treasure hunting mouse with her paw, and as if recalling something, sighed: “…But what it said isn’t wrong.”

Even Ling Yue learned for the first time that Queen was actually just a pet cat who also had a home. However, her free spirit led her owner to let her roam, and at the nearby university, it was practically a stray cat gathering. Over time, the strong and fierce cat Queen became the leader of the strays.

As for the task Queen wanted her to do earlier, Ling Yue still remained in the dark due to unforeseen circumstances.

But that wasn’t the most urgent task right now. Rather than that, the most urgent now was—gold!

The small gold fish piled high on the table, each one on the blue tablecloth radiating a blinding golden glow under the lighting!

Da Hei was shocked, his mouth agape: “Master, we’ve struck it rich!”

Ling Yue rubbed his ears: “Not just that.”

The antique mahogany box filled with gold was as tall as an adult’s knee, both wide and deep. Her backpack was already full despite having only taken out one layer; if one didn’t look closely, it even seemed as if nothing had been taken out.

Ya Ya fiddled with the crystal in her talons, glanced at it, then shifted her gaze back. This was what Ling Yue had promised earlier. The other little brothers had happily carried their gems back to their nests, but only Ya Ya was reluctant, playing with it for several days.

“Owner, I’ll put this crystal in my nest tomorrow; the sun will definitely make it look beautiful!” she said

Ling Yue nodded, still pondering how to handle this batch of gold, when she caught sight of Ya Ya and suddenly had a flash of inspiration!

That evening.

Zhao Lin’s phone which was resting on the bedside table suddenly beeped twice. A message lay quietly in his WeChat, waiting for its owner to check it the next morning.

Since that day, the cat Queen seemed to have forgotten what she wanted to say. Ling Yue waited for a while but didn’t see her come looking for her.

A few days later, she happily took the gold to Auspicious Dragon Jewellery, where Zhao Lin warmly welcomed her. Although he had already estimated the value in his mind, he still hadn’t expected it to give him such a big surprise!

Putting on gloves, he faced the mountain of gold.

Zhao Lin marvelled as he stroked the gold, “This batch of gold has a high purity, and you can tell some of it is aged.” He looked up at Ling Yue, his meaning quite clear.

Ling Yue was certain: “The source is reliable.”

She paused for a moment, “It was given to me by someone.”

When she had preserved the blood letter and evidence, Ling Yue had at the first opportunity found the property deed from back then and had it directly verified.

Zhao Lin nodded, “Then I’ll melt it down. I’ve already weighed it; I’ll give you the market price, three hundred seventy-five per gram. You should also know how drastically the price fluctuates due to the war these days.”

Ling Yue nodded. In fact, this price was already quite reasonable since she was liquidating the gold.

Before long, her phone chimed with a notification. She opened it and her heart raced: 28,125,000.

And this wasn’t even all of it; just a part of it.

Was this the legendary getting wealthy overnight?

Ling Yue felt as if she were stepping on a soft, fluffy cloud, ready to soar into the sky at any moment. Of course, this was an exaggerated description; aside from feeling a bit happy and joyful, she didn’t make any other expressions.

But this was already enough!!!

Even Da Hei could sense his owner’s joy, wagging his tail excitedly. Suddenly, he froze and dashed off, “Master, something’s up!”

Ling Yue was pulled along to the entrance of a university. On a weekend afternoon, the street outside was lined with various stalls, and the air was filled with enticing aromas, attracting a large number of students.

The bustling scene was dazzling to behold.

Ling Yue was puzzled and quietly asked, “Da Hei, what’s wrong?”

Da Hei sniffed carefully and suddenly barked, “Master, I smell something strange; it’s drugs!”

Ling Yue: “Are you sure?”

Da Hei looked at her, “Don’t you remember, master? When you trained Da Hei, I smelled it in that big room before. I remember!”

“Even if it’s just a whiff, I can still sniff it out!”

Ling Yue instantly thought of Da Hei’s extraordinary sense of smell. The rewards for completing tasks were usually based on the animal’s special abilities, and the system could only extract rewards from extraordinary animals.

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idk why tling this series is so much harder than rfccre — this chapter was only 3.7k characters but it felt on par to rfccre’s 9k chapter qaq

1. 小墨 — ‘little ink (black)’ ↩︎
2. 妖 various spirits in chinese folklore; they have a form, whether plant or animal, and after cultivating to a certain level, can take on a human appearance. they’re not to be confused with demons — yao are neither good nor evil as a whole. ofc there are yao that cultivate as evil cultivators but that applies to humans as well ↩︎
3. to carry the blame ↩︎

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In the evening, Ling Yue drove her new car home.

Da Hei¹ sat in the passenger seat, his dog head gazing at the freshly packaged beef in the back seat, showing an unusual hint of melancholy.

When Ling Yue got home, she noticed the dog was strangely quiet. She placed the cooked steak on the table and saw Da Hei looking downcast. She rubbed his head, wondering if he felt the training progress was too slow.

But in reality, even the professional dog trainer who occasionally observed was amazed by Da Hei’s intelligence.

Before Ling Yue could say anything, the treasure-hunting mouse nimbly jumped onto the table, its paws still wet. It was a rule set by Ling Yue: once you became a pet, you had to act like one. No matter how wild they played outside, they had to clean themselves up at home.

Even Da Hei would often bite the broom to sweep up his dog fur.

Getting back on track, the treasure-hunting mouse was now quite proud, eagerly saying, “Master, I’m back! Did you know? I’ve done something big recently!”

Ling Yue shook her head. She knew something was up; the treasure-hunting mouse had been out at night, and she didn’t know what it was up to. It even had a wound, with a little butterfly knot she had bandaged, still wrapped around its neck.

The mouse proudly held up its little paw. “Hmph, I’ve been hard at work! I’ve tamed all the mice in the eastern part of the city! From now on, you’ll be the woman who commands thousands of mice!”

Ling Yue couldn’t help but laugh and cry at its words.

Ling Yue mulled over that thought upon hearing the treasure-hunting mouse claim to be the boss of the entire eastern city. She lived in the old district of the eastern city, where she usually didn’t see many mice, but she knew there must be a lot of them.

They knew about the things that humans knew, and they also knew what humans didn’t know.

While she was thinking, the treasure-hunting mouse noticed the atmosphere was off and realised that this usually cheerful silly dog looked particularly down today.

The treasure-hunting mouse’s eyes rolled, and it shouted, “Da Hei, why aren’t you eating? If you don’t eat any, I’ll eat it all!”

The treasure-hunting mouse exclaimed, “Tsk tsk, look at this delicious steak.”

Da Hei ignored it and looked at Ling Yue. “Master, are we out of money?”

Ling Yue was taken aback, hearing it also say, “I already know, Master; I’ve eaten us poor, boo hoo hoo~”

The familiar sound of a kettle boiling soon filled the room.

Ling Yue soon learned the backstory from the dog’s mouth. Today, the beef shop owner told her that the steak prices had gone up, which Da Hei had overheard. The sensitive dog had remembered it immediately.

He thought he had made the family poor.

Ling Yue: “… Ah, this.”

The dog’s beef was indeed a bit expensive, as Ling Yue only chose fresh steaks that cost hundreds per pound—but it was all for the dog’s health. Da Hei wanted to be a police dog; without a good physique, how could he complete his tasks?

But this big brain—

Ling Yue rubbed her nose. Mainly, she had spent over a hundred thousand on the car, so there wasn’t much money left in her card.

Just then, the treasure-hunting mouse proudly puffed out its chest. “Money? I have plenty of money!”

Seeing both the person and the dog looking at it, the treasure-hunting mouse raised its head proudly. “I’m the treasure-hunting mouse; there’s no treasure I can’t find!”

Ling Yue recalled the gold ingots it had pulled out before, her gaze shifting slightly, but it was already too late today, so she had to let it go.

As for the treasure-hunting mouse, it seemed to have opened a floodgate of chatter.

It often roamed around outside and had learned a lot from its mouse brothers. It knew which young couples in the neighbourhood were arguing, whose nightlife wasn’t harmonious, and which husbands liked NTR²…

Ling Yue raised her hand. “Stop!”

“You’ve been listening to all sorts of news, but I have no desire to pry into others’ affairs.”

The treasure-hunting mouse didn’t understand what its owner meant by ‘prying,’ but the clever little mouse knew that its owner disliked gossip. After thinking for a moment, it said, “I also know something: our community is going to be demolished!”

Ling Yue’s breath caught—demolition?

Since her birth, rumours about the demolition in the community had never ceased. However, as she grew up, the compensation for demolition kept rising, yet there was completely no movement from the old community.

After all, the current land prices in Beijing could already be considered sky-high.

The treasure-hunting mouse, Duo Duo, swore with conviction, even mimicking the tone of those humans perfectly. If it were true… Ling Yue’s heart raced.

“Master, I also know some other news. It seems like the male head of the family that bullied you before is about to get a promotion. He’s quite happy about it and is even planning to go for blind dates.”

Hearing news about that family suddenly made Ling Yue frown. “What does their blind date have to do with me?”

Ling Yue didn’t take this matter to heart at all, but she didn’t know that even if she didn’t provoke trouble, it would still come knocking at her door.

After dinner, Ling Yue took Da Hei for a walk. Just as they reached the bottom of the building, they heard the sound of gongs and drums. Aunt Wang’s voice came from afar, her glowing face obvious even under the dim streetlights.

Before Ling Yue could say anything, the treasure-hunting mouse hidden in her pet bag cursed, “What a stroke of bad luck to run into her!”

It knew very well how much its owner disliked the other party.

Suddenly, Da Hei spoke up, “Master, she’s coming towards us!”

Ling Yue lowered her brows, concealing the coldness in her eyes.

Aunt Wang’s smile froze, then laughed awkwardly, “Ling Yue, what happened before was all my fault. Let me apologise to you, and we can consider it settled.”

She quickly explained her intentions. Upon hearing the words ‘blind date,’ Ling Yue’s eyes widened in surprise as she looked at the visitor.

She was astonished, “How can someone be so shameless?”

Even the surrounding residents were stunned. Aunt Wang’s actions had become a scandal in their community. Who didn’t know about her family’s situation? They had all seen her son before and couldn’t help but curse him in their hearts, calling him a toad wanting to eat swan meat.

Aunt Liu, leaned on her cane and couldn’t help but say, “Wang Hua, Little Yue is a graduate of Capital University, a top student. She’s still in her prime, and is even now starting her own business. If I remember correctly, your grandson is only in his teens. This is illegal!”

Aunt Wang’s face turned pale, then white, then purple. “Wh-Who said it was my grandson? I’m talking about my son.”

Her words drew a burst of laughter.

Aunt Wang couldn’t possibly not understand what they meant. Her face immediately turned ashen. “Don’t you dare refuse my good intentions! My son is about to get promoted. I heard you recently opened a small shop; did you know that he’s from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau?”

In her eyes, her precious son was the best in the world, even though he was already over thirty, divorced, and had two kids.

“You, an orphan girl, better hurry up and find someone to rely on while you’re still young; if you don’t, your life will be over!”

Her words carried a hidden threat. If someone timid were in her place, they might have endured it, but Ling Yue wasn’t that kind of person. She suddenly tugged on Da Hei’s leash, “Da Hei.”

The dog barked loudly.

Da Hei was no longer the bony figure it used to be. After eating hundreds of dollars’ worth of fresh beef, it had become robust and strong, with a shiny coat of fur. When it bared its teeth, its sharp white fangs looked like gleaming daggers, scaring Aunt Wang to the point of trembling.

She hadn’t noticed before, but now she realised that Ling Yue was holding back a large wolfdog!

“Da Hei, don’t scare her.”

Ling Yue smiled brightly, “Sorry, my dog is a bit fierce, but don’t worry, I will do my utmost to keep it under control and won’t let it come over and bite you!”

Aunt Wang was filled with rage, “You—how dare you threaten me!”

“How could that be? This is clearly a kind reminder.”

Ling Yue sneered, perfectly coordinating with ‘the fierce dog’ Da Hei, “If you don’t leave soon, I might just let go!”

Aunt Wang was so scared she nearly lost control of herself. It was her overconfidence that led to this; no one had told her that Ling Yue had suddenly gotten a dog. Just look at its build—if it bit her, it would surely tear off a piece of her flesh!

“You—you think you’re so great! I’ll just wait and see what you do in the future!”

Aunt Wang left with a harsh remark and ran away.

The people around gathered to comfort Ling Yue, “That person is out of her mind!”

As for Da Hei, it obediently squatted by its owner’s feet, with even Lele being able to rub its head, showing none of the ferocity from before.

Ling Yue nodded, accepting the goodwill of her neighbours.

Aunt Liu tapped her cane, “What nonsense!”

The well informed and gossipy Mrs. Qin couldn’t help but roll her eyes, sharing the latest news she had heard, “Haven’t you all heard? The Wang family is planning to sell their house to help their son get promoted!”

“Sell the house? The Wang family is really going all out. Even though our old community isn’t much, it could still sell for over a million.”

“Pfft, Aunt Wang was so happy when her son became a civil servant. Now that he’s getting promoted, she must be going crazy!”

Ling Yue’s eyes lit up as she eavesdropped on this piece of gossip.

The smile on her lips vanished as soon as she turned around to take Da Hei home. The treasure-hunting mouse in her bag poked its head out at the right moment, “Master, what’s wrong?”

Ling Yue had never felt such a strong urge to make money as she did today. Although the atmosphere in the community was great, having someone like Aunt Wang around meant she would never find peace.

The other party’s repeated provocations annoyed her, like a fly buzzing around, making her restless.

Combining the news she had just received, Ling Yue curled her lips, thinking of a good idea.

At that moment, the treasure-hunting mouse suddenly shouted, “Master, let’s buy the Wang family’s house!”

With the knowledge Ling Yue had previously shared, it understood what demolition meant. Ling Yue tapped its little head, “Now you understand.”

“But this matter needs to be planned carefully.” Ling Yue pondered for a moment. Not only did she want to buy, but she also wanted the Wang family to beg her to buy it!

The treasure hunting mouse curiously asked, “What does the owner plan to do?”

Ling Yue replied, “That all depends on you.”

The treasure hunting mouse was taken aback, not understanding how it was involved. It thought for a long time but couldn’t figure it out, while its master was full of energy.

pls do not share this anywhere or u will always stub ur toe when u walk past a door frame !! this translation has been stolen from mioscorner.com, pls only read there i’m begging u :kneels:

The next day, Ling Yue opened for business as usual.

A customer, with a sorrowful expression, held his dying dog and said, “Boss, my dog hasn’t eaten anything for four or five days. The hospital checked it over, but found that there’s nothing wrong! I really don’t know what to do.”

Ling Yue looked at the plump little corgi, which yawned as if it had just been picked up from bed. Upon seeing Ling Yue, the dog suddenly perked up and jumped down.

“Hehe, little miss, hello there!”

“Miss, you’re so beautiful! Can I be your loyal dog?”

After saying something so explosive, it pretended to fall over dramatically.

The corgi grunted and said, “Stupid litter cleaner³, you still want me to lose weight? That’s absolutely impossible!”

“I’m absolutely stuffed full. Yesterday, I accidentally finished all the dog food, probably about four or five kilograms.”

The customer was still explaining their pet’s situation, completely oblivious to Ling Yue’s strange gaze. “It really hasn’t eaten for four days?”

The customer was taken aback, “What’s wrong?”

Ling Yue said, “I think it needs to go to the hospital now.”

The customer was horrified, “What’s wrong, boss? It can’t be in trouble, right?! Taozi⁴ is my life!”

Ling Yue replied, “It’s overeaten. If it doesn’t undergo surgery soon, it might literally die.”

“Pfft—” Suddenly, a laugh erupted from the crowd. Bald Qiang held up his phone and said to the live stream, “Hey, everyone, did you hear that? The shop owner said it’s going to burst.”

He stared at Ling Yue, “The owner just said the dog has been hungry for four or five days, and now it’s going to burst? That’s simply too ridiculous.”

The newcomer didn’t seem to come with friendly intentions.

Ling Yue looked at the customer, “If you don’t believe me, you can go to the hospital for a check-up now. If you wait, the dog will suffer.”

Whether to believe a stranger or the shop owner, the young customer who had just seen Ling Yue’s impressive skills yesterday made a quick decision and picked up the dog, “I’ll go, I’m going to the hospital right now!”

He paid quickly and left in a hurry.

Leaving Bald Qiang in shock, with even the audience in the live stream also dumbfounded. In fact, they had been hiding in the crowd, following the streaming host to see Ling Yue’s consultation.

It was simply treating people like fools.

Five minutes of consultation, yet the shop owner hadn’t asked a single question, directly making a conclusion.

What kind of fantasy was this? The key was that the customer actually believed it!

Damn!

Bald Qiang immediately concluded that this must be a setup!

Well, daring to show off in front of him.

Bald Qiang looked fierce, and his imposing demeanour made the people around him unconsciously part ways, until he reached Ling Yue and smiled, “Boss, I also want to consult.”

With a flip of his hand, he slapped five stacks of red bills on the table.

At this moment, the audience in Bald Qiang’s live stream surged. Some were there to expose the fraud, while others were there to flatter him. After riding the wave of popularity, even though he had just started streaming, his numbers had already far surpassed previous records, soaring into the top ten of the Orca live stream popularity list!

Bald Qiang felt extremely pleased; he was determined to secure this popularity.

Ling Yue looked at the money, raising her long lashes slightly, and asked, “What do you want to consult about?”

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my guilty pleasure is reading face slapping scenes //><//

1. previously translated as Big Black. just leaving it as Da Hei now. ↩︎
2. The NTR in the title stands for netorare, which translates to “cheating” in Japanese. While the term is similar to cuckold (“husband of an adulterous wife”) the couples involved here are not in a marital affair. ↩︎
3. 铲屎官 — colloquial term for pet owner. literal term is an official in charge of cleaning poop. affectionately referred to as shit shoveler <3 ↩︎
4. Peach (affectionate endearment ‘zi’ added at the end) ↩︎

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As soon as those words fell, a customer who had been waiting in line couldn’t help but speak up, “Boss, he’s just looking for trouble! He even cut in line, don’t let him consult!”

“Yeah, everyone worked hard to line up, how can he just cut in when he arrives!”

“Even if he’s a streamer, he can’t cut in line!”

The customers grumbled, and Ling Yue wasn’t just someone who only looked at money.

Seeing her silent, Bald Qiang became a bit anxious. This was the best live streaming effect he had had in years. Just a moment ago, the backend had showed that he had already received several tens of thousands in tips.

Several big shots had also specifically requested to continue watching.

As for whether they wanted to see the shop owner or the exposing of the fraud, it was hard to tell.

He hurriedly said, “I know you have rules, boss. I’ll pay fifty thousand yuan, and I’ll be the last one.”

“Besides, boss, I’m live streaming. I have nearly a million fans on the Orca platform. I’m the type that wouldn’t come even upon invitation, and I’ll even promote your shop.”

Bald Qiang smiled kindly, but with his full face of flesh, it made him seem even less like a good person.

Ling Yue looked at him deeply, remembering the orca live stream. She could naturally see his intentions and knew he wouldn’t give up easily, saying, “Then you’ll have to wait a bit.”

“As for the fifty thousand.” She turned to Da Hei, who obediently carried a small blackboard that had originally been stuck on the shelf outside the door, walking through the path cleared by the crowd.

Ling Yue’s new rule stated that apart from the ten consultations a day, there were also three premium consultations, each costing ten thousand.

Seeing this, Bald Qiang felt relieved: “Then I’ll pay fifty thousand for one premium consultation!”

His mind was already racing; fifty thousand for so much popularity, he was making a huge profit! Even the audience in the live stream called the streamer generous, saying fifty thousand was nothing.

As for the subsequent premium consultations, Bald Qiang chuckled. Seeing his expression, those familiar with him knew he was planning something.

Bald Qiang having nearly a million fans on the orca live stream was enough to prove his strength. Every time he exposed fraud, his tricks were endless, making people shout in excitement.

[This guy is always so cunning!]

[The shop owner is going to be in big trouble; what a pity for such a beautiful woman.]

Bald Qiang watched from the side while Ling Yue seemed unfazed, her calm demeanour and her miraculous consultation process left the live stream audience in awe.

[Wait, what’s up with this cat? The owner doesn’t even dare to touch it, but it rolls over when it sees her. Is it a cat or a transformed dog?]

[Damn, I just turned around to grab something, how did the disabled dog recover? Is the shop owner a fairy?]

[Hey, brother in front, didn’t you see? The dog was just pretending, tricking its owner, and the shopkeeper saw right through it, exposing it with a chicken leg!]

The viewers in the live stream were having a blast, and in the blink of an eye, it was Bald Qiang’s turn. Not a single customer had left; instead, more and more gathered around.

People are creatures that love to join in on the fun. Hearing that a big anchor with nearly a million follower count on the Orca platform orca streamer was challenging shopkeeper, they couldn’t wait to grab a small stool and watch the showdown.

The onlookers were even more curious, munching on sunflower seeds, enjoying the spectacle, but mainly watching the shopkeeper. Ling Yue’s hair was not even a bit disheveled; her smooth and flowing consultation had put immense pressure on Bald Qiang. Perhaps the shopkeeper was truly capable?

He glanced at the bottom right corner of his phone; the popularity had skyrocketed nearly tenfold, reaching several million. Bald Qiang’s eyes were about to pop out, his heart filled with joy!

Bald Qiang: “I want to buy a pet, but I’m not sure if the shopkeeper can recommend one for me.”

As soon as he said this, many viewers burst into laughter.

Any old fans who followed him knew that Bald Qiang had no luck with animals; whenever they saw him, they ran away faster than anything.

This was a tough problem.

Ling Yue: “No other requirements?”

Bald Qiang chuckled: “Nope, I’m not picky at all. I just want to find a little animal that catches my eye. Is that too much to ask?”

As he spoke, his gaze suddenly sharpened, relying on his strong physique, he said, “But if you can’t do it, you’ll have to close the shop. Don’t deceive everyone here!”

[The streamer is starting to pull a fast one again!]

[No requirements, yet wanting something that catches his eye? Isn’t that like looking for a needle in a haystack? The shopkeeper is in for a tough time.]

[Brother Qiang is just full of justice; I thought it was too fake earlier. Is there really such a magical skill? It must be fake! The shopkeeper must have hired actors!]

[Zhang Wuji’s mother¹ was right; the prettier a woman is, the more likely she is to deceive people!]

The last comment seemed to come from someone who had suffered from a broken heart, sounding particularly extreme.

The live stream was filled with pessimism, but Ling Yue was unaware; the pressure from the other side didn’t faze her at all as she stared intently at him.

For some reason, at that moment, Bald Qiang felt flustered, as if she could see right through him; even the X-ray in the hospital didn’t seem to be any less piercing than Ling Yue’s gaze!

Ling Yue stepped out and entered the pet store. Hearing her intentions and seeing a crowd gather, the shopkeeper was also curious and cheerfully called out, “Feel free to look around; you can choose any one you like.”

As soon as Ling Yue entered, she heard all sorts of sounds. She was completely unfazed: “Is there anyone who wants a master?”

The cats and dogs looked fearfully at the towering man, straining their necks just to see his face, and upon seeing it, they looked even more ferocious.

“No way! I don’t want him as my master; he’s too scary!”

“Waaah, I’m so scared, the big bad guy is here!”

“Ugh, this human is so ugly; he’s not worthy of this lady at all!” A golden tabby in a pet cage licked its paw, not even glancing at him.

The cats and dogs huddled together in fear, while Bald Qiang smiled, clearing his throat: “Are we ready?”

At that moment, Ling Yue suddenly walked towards the corner.

There, a snow-white long-haired cat lay in the cage, its sea-blue, clear eyes gazing dreamily at Bald Qiang, its delicate pink paws pressed against the iron bars, resembling a deformed elastic jelly: “Is this going to be my future master? He looks so strong; the kitty really likes him!”

“That’s the one.”

Ling Yue suddenly spoke up, and when she picked it up, everyone was taken aback.

A pure white long-haired cat, like an innocent little fairy ignorant to worldly charms, or rather, a little fairy cat that had fallen to the mortal world, exuding an ethereal charm and cuteness.

“This is the pet you’re giving me?” Bald Qiang expressed doubt verbally, but his eyes were glued to it, unable to look away.

“Meow~”

No one expected the little cat to let out a delicate meow, stepping lightly onto Bald Qiang’s size 42 shoes, which were still bigger than it!

“Hello, master~”

The onlookers were so shocked that they dropped their snacks without realising it. The fierce and strong man paired with the delicate fairy cat, a beauty and the beast combination, was such a stark contrast that it was eye-popping!

Bald Qiang was almost melted by its cuteness, but he ultimately steeled himself and said, “Ahem, this little cat does seem unafraid, but how do you know it likes me?”

Ling Yue clapped her hands to attract the little cat’s attention: “Kitty, if you like your new master, show me a heart by raising your little paws and putting them together.”

The onlookers were stunned. A heart? What kind of joke was that!

But then, a shocking scene unfolded: the little cat calmly stepped off the shoe, raised its two front paws high above its head, and pressed its pink paws together, forming a little heart!

It even let out a sweet, sticky meow, acting all coquettish.

Not to mention Bald Qiang, even all the onlookers were left in shock, and the shopkeeper’s mouth dropped open: “Holy crap, this cat is only a month old, and I haven’t taught it anything! How could it make a heart shape!”

Ling Yue looked at Bald Qiang: “It seems like it really likes you. Do you like it?”

Bald Qiang hesitated; deep down, he had already been completely captured by this heart-making cat, but he hadn’t forgotten that he came to debunk the myth. How could he end up being the one getting slapped in the face instead?

At that moment, the long-haired little white cat curled up weakly, snuggling at his feet, looking all soft and watery: “Master, please hug me (づ′▽`)づ”

“Blood! He’s bleeding!” someone shouted.

The viewers in the live stream finally noticed that the streamer was actually bleeding from his nose!

[Holy crap, does it have to be this exciting!]

[I remember I came to expose a fraud; what’s going on now?]

[This cat is so clever; if the streamer doesn’t want it, I’ll pay to buy it!]

Bald Qiang looked down and felt two lines of wetness under his nose, his fingers stained with red blood. He, a tough and strong man, had actually been made to bleed from cuteness!

Ling Yue: “Don’t you want it? If you don’t—”

“I want it!”

Bald Qiang’s heart tightened, and he immediately bent down to pick up the little kitten, as if cradling a fragile crystal ball: “I really like it too. How about we call you Snowball? Snowball is so beautiful.”

Well, he even came up with a name for it; what else could this be but affection?

This twist had the viewers in the live stream rolling with laughter. What kind of debunking was this? It was simply a live slap in the face, and he was the one getting slapped!

Bald Qiang paid a heavy price for his recklessness, losing over a hundred thousand fans in an instant. Instead of stepping on others to rise, he ended up making a wedding dress for Ling Yue.

After this incident, Ling Yue became completely famous.

However, when the attracted netizens arrived at the destination, they found it was closed. Unwilling to have made the trip for nothing, they asked the nearby shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper glanced over: “Ling Yue? She’s off work.”

“It’s written on the blackboard, fifteen orders a day, but she’s quite capable and finished early, so she closed up. Come back tomorrow.”

The netizens who had come specifically for her: “…”

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pls do not share this anywhere or u will always stub ur toe when u walk past a door frame !! this translation has been stolen from mioscorner.com, pls only read there i’m begging u :kneels:

At noon, in the complex alleys of the old neighbourhood, a faint squeaking sound suddenly rang out.

“Master, go straight ahead, take a right, and keep walking. There’s a big willow tree in front of the house where the treasure is hidden, it’s really big, to the point where even three people can’t wrap their arms around it.”

Upon hearing this, Ling Yue’s face revealed a complex expression.

Peeking out from the specialised pet carrier she was carrying was a little head that belonged unmistakably to the treasure hunting mouse, looking particularly excited.

After walking for a few minutes, her vision suddenly brightened. A dilapidated courtyard appeared around the corner, with a robust willow tree in front—lush and leafy, just as Duo Duo had described.

Ling Yue: “…”

What a coincidence.

After hearing her words, the treasure hunting mouse was stunned, holding its two little paws: “Master, you mean this is the Wang family’s residence?”

“I thought it was an abandoned courtyard with no one living in it.”

Ling Yue looked at the house and sighed: “It’s not far from being an abandoned courtyard. I heard my mom say that decades ago, the Wang family forcibly occupied someone else’s courtyard, causing a death, and it was said to be unlucky, so the Wang family never moved in. It seems like it hasn’t been maintained for decades. These few rooms look like they’re about to collapse.”

Calling it a house was still quite polite; what lay before her was clearly a pile of ruins.

Ya Ya was keeping watch above while Ling Yue used her basic combat skills to nimbly climb over the wall.

Under the guidance of the treasure hunting mouse, a round hole half a meter wide had already been dug out by the mice in the middle of the dust covered house. The treasure hunting mouse stood with its paws on its hips, looking incredibly proud: “Heh, is it just this? With just a wave of my arm, my little mice brothers dug this out in just a few days.”

It looked at Ling Yue: “Master, should we carry it out now?”

Ling Yue nodded, but looking at the dug-out hole, she had no desire to jump down. Her gaze fell on the treasure hunting mouse: “Master has a request for you and will definitely reward you with meat to eat.”

The treasure hunting mouse’s little eyes immediately sparkled, and it licked its lips: “What is it?”

Ten minutes later, Ling Yue felt her scalp tingle as she looked down.

A mass of grey-brown large mice flooded the courtyard, among which several were particularly plump. At this moment, they were crawling under the delicate little paws of the golden treasure hunting mouse.

Only around her, the mice formed a one-meter-wide gap, as if it were a forbidden area that they dared not cross over.

Under the treasure hunting mouse’s instructions, the mice were unusually quiet until the treasure hunting mouse raised its arm and shouted: “Little ones, do you want to eat meat?”

Pairs of mouse eyes glimmered with green light.

“If you want to eat meat, follow me down and bring everything up from below!”

Due to the sheer number of mice, Ling Yue felt the ground tremble as they moved. A few minutes later, boxes of various sizes were lifted out together.

As she opened a box, golden light burst forth to illuminate her face.

The large box was filled with little yellow fish with no distinct markings that seemed to be from ancient times. They seemed easy to exchange, seemingly specifically set aside for future generations.

According to Duo Duo, these treasures had been buried for a long time, and the secret chamber below had long collapsed.

In another palm-sized box, there were piles of gems, pigeon egg-sized coloured gems and diamonds, all shimmering and dazzling.

Ling Yue’s eyes were glued to them, unable to look away. Her fingers sank into them, producing a pleasant clattering sound, only to discover a letter at the bottom. Unfolding it, she found it was a blood letter.

Duo Duo seemed to remember something and suddenly said: “Master, I just remembered, there’s also a human skeleton in the secret chamber.”

At this moment, Ling Yue had already finished reading the letter, her expression solemn.

“It was left behind by that family.”

During that tumultuous decade², a family could collapse due to their connections with foreigners. In their panic, they could only hide these things, waiting for their descendants to retrieve them later on.

But after reading the letter, Ling Yue knew that this family was already gone.

The person who died in this house was the last descendant of that family. The Wang family was both the hidden hand that reported them as well as the enemy that swallowed their house.

The true owner of this old house returned and knew the secret hidden within this house, preparing to take back the house for revenge. However, he had underestimated the Wang family’s ruthlessness and greed. Upon learning that the other party had returned to overturn the previous case, the Wang family acted decisively, directly killing to silence him.

That person returned to the secret chamber severely injured, making various noises with his body, scaring off the Wang family, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries and died in the secret chamber.

Before dying, he left behind a blood letter.

To obtain this wealth, there was only one requirement: let the Wang family be disgraced and die a miserable death!

Perhaps heaven had eyes, not allowing the Wang family to discover these things.

Thinking of the Wang family’s style, Ling Yue instantly understood that this was a case of the upper beam not being straight, the lower beam being crooked³; the Wang family was rotten to the core!

She instructed the treasure hunting mouse Duo Duo to hide the gold well, restore the hole to its original state, and leave a few mice to guard. The target would be too noticeable during the day; she planned to come back at night.

As for the skeletal remains left by that person, she had already made a decision for the mice to sort it out.

At night, the moon hid behind the clouds, and looking out from the balcony, all that could be seen were a few dim streetlights in the neighbourhood.

Ling Yue took out the climbing backpack she had bought during a previous mountain trip. Just as she was getting ready, she suddenly heard Da Hei barking urgently, “Who? Who’s outside the door!”

He had caught a whiff of an unfamiliar scent.

Ling Yue called him to stop and looked through the peephole, but there was no one there. “Could it be some prank?”

Her neighbouring family’s Lele was particularly mischievous, and it wouldn’t be the first time he had knocked on doors randomly.

As Ling Yue spoke, she suddenly heard a squeaky voice, “I’m down here! Look this way! Look this way!”

With a strange expression, Ling Yue opened the door and looked down. A plump, grey mouse was clinging to the door crack, and under Da Hei’s watchful gaze, it pitifully raised its front limbs, too scared to move a step forward.

It bowed to Ling Yue, “Fei Fei greets the boss’s master!”

“Boss’s master, please hurry and come save a mouse’s life! The boss is about to be eaten by the big sister in law!!!

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[bald qiang, please leave the window open for better ventilation for my ca— ahem, your cat heheh [wipes bleeding nose]]

1. the dying words of yin susu who died in front of her son, zhang wuji from heavenly sword and dragon slaying sabre. it is important that this quote be read with the second half of the quote which is: “I didn’t tell the monk, let’s not tell anyone. I lied to him… Look at your mother… What a liar she is!” ↩︎
2. might refer to the communist era of chairman mao and the red army ↩︎
3. subordinates/children imitate their superior’s/parent’s vices ↩︎

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Xu Ruyi stared at her blankly, a sudden realisation hitting her, like a drowning person grasping onto their last straw of hope, she hugged the cat tightly and nodded vigorously: “I believe you!”

After all, the situation had already come to this point—what else was there to fear? Xu Ruyi held her breath, clearly knowing that what she said was true, yet others just wouldn’t believe her.

Recalling the store manager’s smile earlier, Xu Ruyi couldn’t help but shiver, clenching her fists: “But how are you going to prove it?”

She had already presented all her evidence, yet it was easily dismissed by the other party’s few words.

What good method could she possibly have?

Upon hearing this, Ling Yue smiled softly: “Hello, Miss Xu, I forgot to introduce myself earlier. I am the owner of a pet consulting shop, and I have a special ability that can help you.”

“As for the proof, you don’t need me to prove it; let it do so.”

Ling Yue pointed at the ragdoll cat, slightly bending down to maintain a near-level gaze with the cat: “Your name is Tian Tian, right? Can you tell me again how they mistreated you?”

As soon as she finished speaking, there was an uproar.

The onlookers nearly dropped their snacks, staring at Ling Yue in shock. No way, could they be hearing things? She was talking to a cat?

How could a person talk to a cat?!

Such a beautiful young lady, how could she… be doing something like this?

The store manager’s expression changed unpredictably, as if he had received a tremendous insult: “Is this the proof you speak of?”

“How could a cat understand human speech? What testimony can a cat provide? Miss Ling, please don’t treat everyone as fools.”

The crowd began to voice their disbelief, thinking Ling Yue was playing a prank, not realising she was serious. Many people quietly took a few steps back, afraid of getting caught in the crossfire.

Ling Yue glanced at the store manager, and that seemingly casual glance made the man’s heart race, instinctively clenching his fists, only to find them damp with sweat.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

He convinced himself in his mind, struggling to maintain his expression, wanting to say something more, but Ling Yue had already turned to Xu Ruyi: “Miss Xu, please put the cat down.”

The little cat nuzzled her affectionately, a posture that—whether by coincidence or not—Xu Ruyi had seen countless times at her own home.

It wanted to get down.

By some strange twist of fate, she really let it go.

After the little cat landed lightly, it meowed a few times at Ling Yue, swishing its fluffy tail as it leisurely walked towards the store, glancing back from time to time.

Someone noticed that the one it was looking at was none other than Ling Yue.

Tian Tian: “Thank you.”

Ling Yue smiled with her eyes curved: “You’re welcome. Let’s go find the evidence.”

Some people rubbed their eyes in disbelief; it really looked like they were communicating.

Such a rare occurrence quickly attracted a crowd, and at that moment, the store owner finally realised what was happening. By the time he wanted to do something, it was already too late. He could only tell himself: how could this be!

This must all be a coincidence!

How could anyone understand the words of a beast!

As for what he truly thought, one could glean some insight from his staggering steps.

Inside the pet shop, many employees nervously watched the cat as it moved further ahead, in that direction! Wasn’t that—

Little Qi wanted to slap herself; she couldn’t be dreaming, right?

The store manager’s eyes widened, as if he were holding a lively rabbit in his arms¹. No way, he had hidden the goods well; they definitely wouldn’t be discovered.

In the next moment, a loud crash echoed in his ears, like a bolt from the blue.

On one side of the shelf filled with cat and dog food, chaos ensued.

The little cat was pushing its body against the lid of the goat milk powder container, and Xu Ruyi dashed over like a cannonball, hugging her precious: “Tian Tian, my Tian Tian, are you okay?”

She was scared to death but still noticed her baby was trying hard to gnaw at something: “Do you really like this brand of goat milk powder? Once you’re better, Mommy will buy you a whole bunch!”

Ling Yue: “…”

She really wanted to roll her eyes.

The ragdoll cat Tian Tian explained: “Mommy is just like this, a bit silly, but she’s very good to me. I’m much happier than my other siblings.”

Ling Yue: It felt like she was being shown up.

She bent down to pick up the goat milk powder canister, and as soon as she touched it, she sensed something was off; the weight… was too light.

That was also why Tian Tian could easily knock it over.

As for the store manager, upon seeing her grab the canister, his heart leaped to his throat, nearly unable to suppress a shout, but it was too late.

With a ‘pop,’ the lid opened, revealing the intact pills inside.

A chill rushed from his feet straight to the top of his head, his limbs felt soaked in icy water, and he opened his mouth like a dying fish.

Ling Yue translated Tian Tian’s earlier words: “This is the medicine you prepared for sick pets. Tian Tian told me that every time a customer comes, you would feed it to them. Miss Xu, I suggest you take it for testing.”

The store manager hung his head, not saying anything slanderous; he knew he couldn’t deny it, only hating one person: Ling Yue!

If it weren’t for her stirring the pot, this would have all been over!

But now, there might still be a chance to salvage it.

The store manager immediately spoke up: “This is all due to my negligence; I didn’t supervise my employees well. I never expected they would be so misguided as to resort to such despicable means!”

He turned his head, glaring angrily at Little Qi: “Little Qi, you’re considered an old employee here; have you forgotten everything I taught you? How could you mistreat animals like this!”

“You’re fired! Not only that, you must apologise to this customer!”

After the store manager finished speaking, he looked at Xu Ruyi with a flattering smile: “Miss Xu, are you satisfied with our way of handling?”

Ling Yue glanced at him deeply: “Is it really only her dereliction of duty? Where would a small employee get these kinds of specialised drugs? Aren’t you all in cahoots?”

Ling Yue’s words hit the nail on the head.

The store manager’s face turned pale immediately while Ling Yue examined the pets, some of which seemed numb, but many others were filled with hatred. The animals’ eyes were all fixed on the store manager and these employees, and she believed that if it weren’t for the cages restraining them, they would’ve immediately leaped out and torn them apart.

Xu Ruyi didn’t believe it either. Although she wasn’t very bright, she wasn’t foolish. The dosage of these drugs was far more than the amount for the sweet little cat in her arms. Who knows how many victims there were before this!

She glared angrily at the store manager: “I am not satisfied with this outcome!”

“I’m not short on money; who cares about your compensation? I will definitely investigate this thoroughly!”

“Not to mention, I’m not afraid of the Beloved Pets behind you. If they mess with me, you’re doomed!”

The store manager had initially harboured some hope, thinking that these cats and dogs were just small animals without legal protection, and his actions were at most, merely fraud. But upon hearing this young lady’s words, he was suddenly covered in cold sweat.

Xu Ruyi no longer paid him any mind, hugging Tian Tian and thanking Ling Yue profusely, her gaze like that of a hungry wolf. How could she have encountered such a powerful master!

“Master, ah no, thank you so much, boss!” she stammered, “Boss, about what you said earlier about our family’s Tian Tian—can it still be cured?”

Ling Yue seemed to sense something and opened Tian Tian’s attribute panel where a progress bar appeared below—a life bar to be more precise.

After seeing it clearly, her eyes flickered slightly: “You should find a pet hospital for more meticulous care; perhaps it will get better.”

A full green bar indicated that it could live for at least another fifteen years!

Xu Ruyi completely ignored the word ‘perhaps,’ overwhelmed with excitement.

The situation had taken a turn; she had actually found evidence!

The onlookers’ gazes towards Ling Yue changed instantly. What did this mean? It meant that she truly had real skills!

Those who had mocked her earlier now felt a burning shame on their faces.

It was all because they failed to recognise a true talent!

Xu Ruyi pulled out a stack of red bills. Although mobile payments were popular now, for a proud young lady like her, she still prepared a stack of cash in her bag. Not to mention anything else, just the act of throwing it out looked good!

The kind of thick stack that made people’s eyes bulge.

“This is my reward; it’s all because of your help. Otherwise, the villains would still be at large!”

Ling Yue shook her head: “Too much. To me, this is just a small matter.”

pls do not share this anywhere or u will always stub ur toe when u walk past a door frame !! this translation has been stolen from mioscorner.com, pls only read there i’m begging u :kneels:

However, Ya Ya, who had been circling above her head, suddenly swooped down, snatching three hundred-yuan bills in the astonished gasps of the crowd.

Xu Ruyi was startled, but then heard a passerby exclaim in surprise: “Hey, I just saw the store owner put up a sign outside, charging three hundred for a pet consultation. This can’t be a coincidence, right?”

“Wow, a crow cashier? And you still say you’re an ordinary person, boss!”

Ling Yue looked at Ya Ya helplessly, while Ya Ya proudly puffed out her chest: “I see that the shops in the human world all have cashiers, so I out of my own free will want to be your cashier.”

After Xu Ruyi understood the whole situation: Three hundred? That’s way too cheap!

No way!

“My situation is complicated; how can it be counted as a regular consultation? I’ll pay you double! Boss, you must accept it; if you don’t, it means you don’t consider me a friend!”

As she left, Xu Ruyi exchanged contact information with the boss, feeling elated. She might not have any ability, but she had friends who did!

As for why Ling Yue was opening a shop here, perhaps it was what the books referred to as great talent hiding in plain sight.

On the first day of opening, Ling Yue made a total of ten thousand.

With Xu Ruyi as a living advertisement, business in the store was booming. If it weren’t for Ling Yue limiting the number of consultations, she wouldn’t have been able to leave work until evening.

After finishing with the tenth customer, Ling Yue looked at the long line behind her and said, “Work is over; I’m off.”

The customers: “…”

They looked up at the sky; the sun hadn’t even fully risen yet, each one doubting whether they were seeing or hearing things.

The customers wailed: “No way, boss, it’s only a little past nine! You’re closing way too early!”

Ling Yue pointed at the busy office workers in the distance, revealing a smile: “It’s not early anymore; they’ve already started clocking in for work.”

The customers were momentarily speechless.

Damn it, they had been outsmarted!

While they were working, she was already off work, and yet they were begging her not to close shop. How miserable! But the master was their lifeline; if they couldn’t make it today, they would have to come back tomorrow.

The customers left reluctantly.

The owners of several nearby shops looked on enviously, but that was just because the young girl had talent.

The owner of the aquarium shop next door couldn’t help but point out to Ling Yue: “The customers are practically shoving money into your hands; why are you pushing them away? What time is it?”

His tone was somewhat exasperated.

Ling Yue wasn’t angry; she smiled: “But I have other things to do.”

She needed to train Big Black and Ya Ya, study the system panel, and practice her combat skills. As for the consultation limit that the customers complained about, Ling Yue thought carefully and decided it could be added, but not right now.

Before locking the shop’s door, she said, “Big Black.”

Big Black stood up with a swish. During this time, thanks to Ling Yue’s careful feeding, Big Black’s fur was glossy and smooth, still retaining some of the imposing strength characteristic of a Kunming Wolfdog.

“We’re going out to train.”

Beijing is a top rate first-tier city, with skyscrapers and a developed economy, offering all kinds of venues, including dog training facilities. However, Ling Yue had high standards, and she had to thank Zhao Lin for guiding her toward one.

Big Black brought the leash to his owner, looking like a clingy pet. Ya Ya looked at him disdainfully: “Pah, bootlicker!”

After saying that, she landed on Ling Yue’s shoulder and rubbed against her neck: “Master, I’m not like that silly dog.”

Ling Yue raised an eyebrow: Better at acting cute than him?

While Ling Yue was preparing her things, she had no idea that the video of her earlier had already been posted online. It started with only a few clicks, but before long, it soon went viral across the internet!

The comments were polarised.

One group was convinced it was fake, claiming that no one could hear animals talk. Nowadays, self-scripted-media would go to any lengths to attract traffic. Was this glaringly obvious script treating them like fools?

Another group consisted of the onlookers who had experienced it firsthand. They had seen what others hadn’t; Ling Yue’s abilities were real, without a hint of exaggeration!

But compared to the thousands of netizens, this group of supporters was like small waves in the ocean, quickly drowned out as soon as they spoke up.

A large portion of the audience was drawn in by the story, from the initial conclusion to its complete overturning. The plot twist was satisfying, like watching a short play, absolutely brilliant!

How clever, to think of having pets prove their innocence.

In the video, the little cat interacted with Ling Yue, as if it could really talk, exuding charm. Plus, the young lady’s high attractiveness made the already interesting and fresh video go viral.

Don’t underestimate the netizens’ obsession with beauty; many had already secretly inquired about her social media handle. It wasn’t that they were after the young lady’s body, but were merely asking out of curiosity.

It was somewhat like a case of ‘this place doesn’t have 300 taels of silver²‘.

When Ling Yue was training the dogs, she had no idea she had become famous, and her pet consulting shop was also being watched.

An Orca streamer, Bald Qiang, a well-known debunker with nearly a million followers, was chatting away with netizens in his live stream, pondering what topic to cover next.

Suddenly, he saw someone mention the cat fairy in the chat.

“What cat fairy?” Bald Qiang’s eyes lit up. “Water friends³, I have plenty of time, let’s discuss this in detail.”

[That’s the star of today’s viral video, supposedly able to communicate with animals, and she’s also incredibly beautiful! Ahem, Brother Qiang, didn’t you say the next episode hasn’t been decided yet? Why not go live to debunk it and see if it’s true?]

[You’ve seen that video too? The fairy is stunning, and the cat is beautiful! Brother Qiang, if you go live, we’ll definitely support you!]

Bald Qiang raised an eyebrow.

His assistant had finished searching and gasped at the heat, frantically gesturing from behind the equipment.

Pick it up!

Bro, with this much heat, we have to take it!

Seeing the chat filled with requests, Bald Qiang snapped back to reality, grinning widely. “Let me, Bald Qiang, take everyone to debunk and explore the store. Let’s find out the truth! Tomorrow morning at eight, lock into Bald Qiang’s live stream, make sure you don’t miss it!”

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another update just to make the chapter numbers even! next update will be next weekend!

1. used to express fear and panic in one’s heart ↩︎
2. tldr; too much is as bad as too little — too much care can cause confusion and overly smart people may often do unnecessary things. comes from a legend about a zhang san, a man who saved up three hundred taels of silver in ancient times (a huge sum of money) but there were no banks, so he decided to dig a hole and hide the sum of money. but he wasn’t reassured so stuck a sign that said ‘this place doesn’t have 300 taels of silver’ ↩︎
3. 水友 shuiyou is a Chinese word that refers to friends who post spam or express their personal opinions on the same post. It also refers to players or fans who play games with the anchor , and teammates who fail to perform at critical moments in the game ↩︎

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Before it could finish, the little mouse was pushed down by the incoming river water: “Glug glug…”

And gulped down a bellyful of water.

The little mouse’s damp paws scratched at the wood, and its tail even formed a bow. Perhaps it was too spirited, as Ling Yue found it somewhat playful and adorable.

The little mouse: “Mouse isn’t pretending anymore, I’ve revealed my true self, human, quickly save me!”

Ling Yue: “Why should I save you?”

“I, this mouse, am a treasure-hunting mouse!”

“That’s not right, how can you understand what the mouse is saying? Could it be that I’ve already died, and you’re the ghostly messenger here to take me to the underworld? No way!” The treasure-hunting mouse exerted too much force and completely lost grip of the floating wood.

Ling Yue looked at the panel—

[Name: Treasure-Hunting Mouse (Premium)]
[Gender: Male]
[Age: Three and a half years]
[Personality: ???]
[Skill: Treasure Hunting and Gold Digging]
[Wish: To survive]

The floundering treasure-hunting mouse was in utter despair, looking at the leisurely scene, it was already at the end of its strength. The slightly cool summer river water came in waves. Would today be the day of its demise?

With a ‘splash,’ a long branch hooked onto its plump body.

On the riverbank, the little golden mouse lay on the ground, completely drenched, its pair of mouse eyes gazing at Ling Yue: “Thank you for saving me, I will definitely repay you! What do you want in return?”

The treasure-hunting mouse humanised itself with a bow, giving a deep bow to Ling Yue.

Ling Yue looked at the bountiful status page: the reward for saving the treasure-hunting mouse was an aura of fortune, already added onto her panel. The reward felt so surreal.

She focused her attention on the treasure-hunting mouse, which resembled a pet store’s golden teddy bear hamster more than the street rats she usually saw, with its golden fluffy fur, cute and nimble.

Ling Yue didn’t ask for its gratitude but let it go. The treasure-hunting mouse looked at her in surprise for a few seconds: “I will definitely repay you!”

Ling Yue thought this was just a small episode, leading Big Black to run a few laps, and by the time she got home, she had already forgotten about it.

While cooking, Ling Yue suddenly heard the sound of Big Black’s barking. She paused; this old residential building was quite poorly soundproofed.

Ling Yue warned him: “Big Black, quiet down, you’ll disturb the neighbours.”

The barking quieted down, and only a few soft whines could be heard if one listened closely.

Inside the door, Big Black stared intently at the ground, where the treasure-hunting mouse, with a big bundle on its back, was leaning against the door, looking quite proud: “Silly dog, what are you looking at?”

“I’m not here to steal anything; I’m here to repay your owner! Move aside!”

As it spoke, it suddenly sniffed the air: “So fragrant!”

A pair of mouse eyes sparkled, landing on the delicious bowl filled with prime beef: “Your food smells so good; I haven’t eaten meat in days, can I have some?”

Big Black watched it warily, remembering that its owner had let it go, so it couldn’t pounce on it.

But it was so noisy.

Suddenly hearing it wanted to eat its beef, Big Black’s ears immediately perked up: “No way! That’s food prepared for me by my owner; only the owner’s pet can eat it!”

The more it spoke, the prouder it became, not forgetting to paw at the bowl, eagerly biting into the fragrant beef.

The treasure-hunting mouse gulped, its already empty stomach ‘gurgling‘ a song.

It pounced over, its little mouth quite large, eating with grease dripping: “Mmm, so delicious, I want to be a pet too!”

The treasure-hunting mouse was not the least bit intimidated by Big Black’s glaring eyes, pfft, only a few months old puppy. It was the king of the mice in this area. If it weren’t for a moment of carelessness, ahem ahem, a hero doesn’t speak of past bravery¹.

Even as a pet, the treasure-hunting mouse believed it would definitely be the best and smartest one!

When Ling Yue pushed the door open, this was the scene she saw: the treasure-hunting mouse stood on the table, the light casting a soft glow on its golden fur, making it look like the whole mouse was shining.

After a hearty meal, the great mouse lord said proudly: “Goodness, your building is simply too tall; climbing hundreds of floors almost exhausted me to death!”

Saying this, it plopped down, looking even more relaxed than Ling Yue, the owner.

In the corner, the sound of a kettle screaming cried out as Big Black whined: “Master, I don’t know where it came from; it even stole my meat!”

The treasure-hunting mouse shook its head: “How does that count as stealing? Besides, I have a letter of intent!”

It untied its bundle, revealing a shiny golden ingot in front of Ling Yue: “Do you still want a pet?”

Under Ling Yue’s gaze, the treasure-hunting mouse insisted: “I don’t care; anyway, you saved me, so from today on, you are the owner of this treasure-hunting mouse, whether you agree or not—”

Ling Yue: “I agree.”

She looked closely at the treasure-hunting mouse, feeling no reluctance at all. The treasure-hunting mouse was a new breed she had never seen before, holding immense appeal for Ling Yue.

Ling Yue had a premonition that after that day at the zoo, her life would never be the same again.

Later, she learned that this seemingly petite and delicate creature was actually the leader of the mouse clan in this area, commanding a large army of mice.

Ling Yue cut a piece of beef and placed it on a plate: “So how did you end up in the water?”

The treasure-hunting mouse rarely showed a hint of shyness: “I didn’t fall into the water; that was—falling in love.”

Thinking of its beloved, it seemed to transform into a different mouse, its little paws cradling its chubby cheeks, smiling foolishly and sweetly: “She is my love, my Empress. For her, falling into the water is nothing; even if it costs my life, I would willingly do it.”

Ling Yue was so overwhelmed by its sweet words that she shivered and had to stop it. In any case, in the end, with Ling Yue’s permission, the treasure-hunting mouse officially became a part of this family.

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The next day, Ling Yue’s pet consulting shop officially opened.

Yes, a pet consulting shop.

As the red silk covering the shop name was unveiled, people passing by were intrigued, having heard of reptile stores and pet hospitals, but what on earth was a pet consulting shop?

The pet store staff across the street couldn’t help but laugh: “Sure enough, it’s a little girl who knows nothing; what on earth is a pet consulting shop?”

“Look, she doesn’t even have a single cat in her store. Does she really think she can pull off a heist with empty hands? It’s laughable.”

“Could it be that she can communicate with animals? Don’t joke around.”

By sheer coincidence, they actually hit the nail on the head.

Ling Yue’s pet consulting shop didn’t sell pets to the public, nor was it an ordinary pet store; it was a place that helped pets and their owners resolve their own troubles.

When the custom-made sign was hung up, those who saw it burst into laughter.

Our shop offers pet consultations, specialising in pet psychological issues, and can facilitate pet and owner communication. Ten sessions a day, three hundred yuan per session.

Heavens.

Many people were laughing so hard they could barely contain themselves, pulling out their phones to take pictures. Was the shop owner out of her mind, claiming she could communicate with little animals?

Originally sympathetic to Ling Yue, the other shop owners shook their heads in disbelief: “What is this little girl doing? Can’t she just run a proper business?”

While the outside world was buzzing with chatter, Ling Yue sat inside, reclining on a custom-made lounge chair, as still as a mountain.

Although it was a new store opening, she hadn’t done anything, and it had opened almost silently.

Even Ya Ya began to worry, but Ling Yue remained in her usual posture, looking completely unhurried, even though her business was particularly bleak compared to the endless stream of customers entering and leaving Beloved Pets across the street.

Ling Yue: “What am I in a hurry for? The sign is already clearly written.”

She was also prepared to sit on the sidelines, picking up a book on pet medicine to read. However, she hadn’t even laid down for a while when a woman’s sharp voice came from outside.

“Something’s happened! A Beloved Pet customer has come to their door, and it seems like they want to smash the store!” The gossip-loving Ya Ya rushed into the room, her tone filled with schadenfreude.

This street had always been quiet in business, and the shop owners had nearly grown mouldy from staying inside. Suddenly hearing the commotion, they all became curious.

In front of the Beloved Pet store, a lavishly dressed woman gently cradled a ragdoll cat, its white long fur resembling a pile of snowballs. She immediately took the offensive: “Where’s your store manager? Get him out here!”

The staff looked at her, stiffly responding, “Ma’am, what seems to be the problem?” In fact, when she saw the sickly little cat in the woman’s arms, her heart sank, knowing things were about to go south.

The woman frowned: “A few days ago, I bought a ragdoll cat from your store. You said it was weak and needed to be well cared for, and I spent thousands buying a full set of supplies. Now look!”

“My Tian Tian is so sick; she’s about to die!”

“Have you taken it to the hospital for a check-up? Did it eat something else?”

Mentioning this made the woman explode with rage: “Of course I had it checked! I did a full set of tests, and Tian Tian has feline distemper! You assured me it was a healthy kitten, and now you give me a sickly cat. Do you have any conscience at all?”

Xu Ruyi couldn’t help but cry out, holding the cat with gentle movements, clearly already attached to the little creature.

“My Tian Tian, even if it has feline distemper, I won’t give up on it…”

The staff argued back: “Ma’am, as far as I know, when you bought the cat, Tian Tian was very lively. I find it hard not to suspect that during the time you took it home, you came into contact with some source of illness that caused the kitten to get sick.”

“We are a legitimate store, and the cats we sell absolutely won’t have any issues!”

“If there’s evidence, we are willing to take full responsibility. But if not, please don’t slander us.”

The staff’s firm words made many people look towards Miss Xu. Setting aside the truthfulness of the staff’s words, her resolute attitude had already made many begin to doubt the cat owner.

“Isn’t there a saying? If you don’t do anything wrong, you won’t fear a ghost knocking on your door.

Only Ling Yue’s gaze fell on the little cat.

The ragdoll cat truly lived up to its noble status among cats, its pure long fur resembling a handful of soft snow. The little kitten had been elegantly licking its paws but suddenly shrank back upon hearing the staff’s voice.

Ling Yue’s eyes darkened. That little action clearly resembled a reflexive fear.

The little cat’s sapphire-colored eyes shimmered with grievance as it lay in its owner’s arms: “That’s not true; my owner treats me very well.”

“They’re the liars!”

The little cat kept meowing as Ling Yue frowned, listening from start to finish.

Meanwhile, in front of the beloved pet store, the situation had reached a stalemate.

The kitten’s owner was wealthy but appeared inexperienced. Under the cunning rebuttals of the seasoned store owner, she frequently made mistakes in her speech, nearly crying from frustration, regretting not bringing security with her. Many passersby began to lean towards the pet store as the victim.

Seeing the scales tipping in his favour, the store owner felt relieved but sincerely said: “Miss Xu, I’m very sorry that this happened. Although it’s cat distemper, it’s not without the possibility of recovery. Based on humanitarian principles, our Beloved Pet store is willing to compensate you some money.”

Xu Ruyi was furious, gritting her teeth: “What apology? You clearly sold me a sickly cat! How can you be so shameless!”

The store owner’s gaze flickered slightly: “The urgent matter is to save the little cat first. I understand your feelings, Miss Xu; you are too anxious, which is why you are losing your rationality.”

Even the onlookers began to voice their support: “I think the store owner is right; the feline distemper might just be due to not being taken care of properly at home.”

“Didn’t they say at the beginning that the kitten was very lively in the store? But feline distemper can’t be hidden, and it comes on strong. Looking at the medical records she just brought, the kitten’s condition should have been serious for a while; how could it still be lively!”

“And what can change in just a few days? The kitten can’t possibly be pretending.”

“The store owner is really unlucky; who would have thought that a wealthy person would also try to scam money!”

Yes, he was indeed unlucky.

The store manager secretly glared at a certain staff member, cursing under his breath for not being more careful.

Fortunately, the matter had been resolved.

He quietly curled the corners of his lips, a fleeting smile of satisfaction passing by.

Xu Ruyi saw his smile and felt a chill run through her limbs. She opened her mouth, her previously uncertain heart suddenly feeling half frozen.

At that moment, a woman’s voice suddenly rang out: “Miss Xu.”

Ling Yue stepped forward, looking at the sobbing woman with gentle eyes: “If I say I have a way to prove that what you said is true, would you be willing to believe me?”

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imagine the amount of gossip or tea animals could possibly provide you with — another day of envying ling yue’s abilities

1. 好汉不提当年勇 essentially, a real man doesn’t boast about his past achievements. ↩︎

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The first line was Ling Yue’s name, which was different from that of the animals’.

[ Name: Ling Yue ]
[ Identity: Freelancer ]
[ Skills: Animal Mind Reading, Beast Language, Basic Sense of Smell, Introductory Combat ]
[ Pets: Crow Clan, Big Black]

It was simple and basically summarized all her current information. Ling Yue stared in shock as a bold thought appeared in her mind; she focused on the animals around her.

A stray dog stood in the green belt, arching its body with its rear slightly raised.

The dog sensed her gaze and suddenly turned its head quickly. At the moment their eyes met, a clear and shocked scream echoed in Ling Yue’s mind—

“Help! There’s a pervert watching me poop!”

The dog yelped and quickly ran away with its tail between its legs.

Ling Yue’s thoughts shifted, and she saw the stray dog’s exclusive panel.

In front of a house by the roadside, there hung a round cage, inside which a songbird drooped its head, weakly chirping a few notes.

The crisp bird song in the ears of others automatically translated into human language for Ling Yue.

“What a nice day! Why hasn’t Ah Hua from Old Wang’s house next door come over yet? I miss her so much!”

“Ah Hua is here!”

Ling Yue watched as an old man walked by with a budgerigar; the songbird in the cage instantly cheered and jumped around.

“Ah Hua, Ah Hua, I love you!”

The budgerigar replied, “Don’t love me, I’m already pregnant with Old Wang’s baby. I want to be a devoted wife!”

The songbird looked momentarily dejected, but then, as if suddenly remembering something: “I can be its godfather! Ah Hua, I will treat you well, and take good care of you and the baby!”

Ling Yue was dumbfounded. Was it really that bold?

She looked at the two birds again, and the exclusive panel clearly displayed the birds’ information, confirming that she could see all animals’ information!

“Caw caw!”

Ya Ya spread her wings and glided down from a nearby tree, her urgent calls snapping Ling Yue back to reality. She heard her say, “Master, I just communicated with the little brothers, and there are several suitable shops for rent nearby. Should we go take a look?”

It turned out that Ya Ya had left earlier to communicate with her little brothers. It must be said that with their help, Ling Yue saved a lot of effort.

Her eyes lit up, and she nodded, saying, “Of course we should go.”

She had previously asked the crows to help look for places, but she didn’t expect to receive news so quickly.

Meanwhile, a distinguished guest had also arrived in the city center’s Auspicious Dragon Jewellery Store.

Upon seeing the other party, Zhao Lin was surprised, wondering what wind had blown this person here. Looking at the man’s handsome appearance, even in ordinary casual wear, he exuded an uncontainable aura of reserved coldness, making him stand out in the crowd.

“Captain Lin—”

Lin Shaoze waved at him: “Manager Zhao, just call me Shaoze; I’m off work right now.”

Zhao Lin’s words twisted in his mouth: “Shao, Shaoze.”

He almost spat the title out, his tone stiff.

The person in front of him, though young, was genuinely impressive; at just twenty-five, he had already taken over as the captain of the criminal police team. As for his family background, it was even more remarkable—he was a son of someone from the compound¹.

Zhao Lin sighed inwardly.

Lin Shaoze had taken a few steps to the display of the store’s treasure. Many internet celebrities were still checking in, and upon seeing him, they instinctively stepped aside, as if there was an inexplicable aura about him, like a mouse encountering a cat, making people instinctively shrink back.

Lin Shaoze focused on the display. Under the soft lighting, the bow knot diamond necklace placed on the black velvet sparkled with dazzling brilliance, captivating the eye.

Seeing the missing jewelry reappear, Lin Shaoze finally confirmed that the case was solved. However, it was not under the jurisdiction of the criminal police team.

The theft of the antique treasure worth tens of millions had drawn significant attention from the criminal police team when the case was first reported. Yet, even after he took over, no clues had been found. The former team leader had expressed regret upon his retirement, which had become a lingering concern for Lin Shaoze.

“I hope it’s not too presumptuous to ask, how did you manage to recover it?”

Zhao Lin tensed his body, a hint of relief showing on his face: “After the incident, I hired a private detective. Recently, they discovered some clues, and the items were returned.”

He spoke casually, his fingertips occasionally tapping lightly on the counter. Lin Shaoze glanced over: “Is that so?”

“Then I won’t disturb you any longer. I’m mainly here to investigate the follow-up. Since everything here is fine, I’ll take my leave.”

Zhao Lin immediately stood up, and after realizing, he lowered his gaze slightly and smiled: “You see, the store is too busy, so I won’t see you off.”

Lin Shaoze nodded and walked out of the store.

Not far away, a police car was parked. As soon as he got in, his colleagues in the back seat poked their heads out in unison, like hungry little beasts, their eyes shining with excitement: “How was it? Captain, is it true?”

Cheng Ziming scratched his head: “I just heard Manager Zhao on the phone saying the case was closed. I was stunned. Who is so impressive that they managed to solve the case without a sound? When did such a skilled person appear in Jing City?”

As he spoke, he suddenly exclaimed, realizing a colleague had poked him in the side: “Old Cheng, if you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute!”

Just when they thought the captain wouldn’t say anything, a hoarse male voice suddenly came from the front. Lin Shaoze’s dark eyes fixed ahead: “Yes, the case is solved.”

“But he’s lying.”

Thinking of the other party’s various reactions, the brief explaination, and the subconscious little movements, his curiosity grew stronger, igniting his fierce desire to investigate.

Who exactly was that person?

The team members were left puzzled by his words. What do you mean lying? Isn’t it good that the case is solved? Or is there more to the case than meets the eye?

Or perhaps, the captain was feeling disheartened?

Everyone could see the captain’s excellence; his resume was as thick as a stack of books, and they had all witnessed his achievements. Who could expect that he was simply not given a chance?

If this happened to them, they would feel frustrated too.

While the team members speculated boldly, Lin Shaoze had already adjusted his state and said in a deep voice: “Let’s head back to the team.”

Ling Yue was still unaware that someone had already associated her with a hidden detective. She also didn’t know that there would be many more opportunities for them to meet in the future.

Ling Yue raised her eyes, taking in the entire street.

Whether it was the hot weather or the sparse crowd, the street appeared somewhat desolate, though the colourful signs were lively.

The landlord happily signed the contract without any hesitation despite the transaction price being several points lower than the market price: “Pleasure doing business with you, Miss Ling.”

There was joy in his eyes, but also an indescribable expectation.

Ling Yue curled her lips into a smile.

Behind her was the eighty-square-meter store, her freshly opened pet shop.

Other shop owners, seeing a newcomer, couldn’t help but peek out. Upon seeing such a beautiful girl, they couldn’t help but shake their heads and sigh: “Which rich young lady is this? Renting this place.”

“Yeah, Old Liu must be thrilled this time, able to make a profit, cough cough, earn some money. I wonder how long she can last.”

The uninformed onlookers couldn’t help but ask: “What’s going on? Is there something wrong with this building? Or did something happen?”

“Not really, but look across the street.” The boss pointed to the street opposite, where a high-end sign was hanging. Through the glass window, various small animals could be seen, spotless.

It was also a pet shop.

“This is a well-known chain pet store in the country—Love Pets, a big brand. On this street, it has the best business. Of course, that’s not the main point. I’ve been here the longest, so I’ve witnessed the whole process.”

The boss sighed: “Before Love Pets opened, there was a pet shop across the street. After it opened, it drove the competition away with low prices. After that, several other pet shops tried opening one after another, with none lasting more than three months.”

“But think about it too; Love Pets is a big brand, and they have a wide variety of pets. Regardless…” he paused, “not to mention the quality inside, it just looks appealing, and customers love going to Love Pets.”

Other pet shop owners chimed in: “Nonsense! It’s all about money crushing the competition. Didn’t you see within a few hundred meters, besides Love Pets, which other pet shop is there?”

Customers gasped: “That’s a bit too domineering.”

“The young lady is probably going to lose a fortune.”

No one noticed that while they were talking, a sleek crow was resting in the big tree.

Ling Yue was contemplating the upcoming decoration of the pet shop when Ya Ya flew in, cursing: “I’m so mad! So mad!”

Ya Ya relayed everything she had heard from the little brother to Ling Yue, feeling frustrated: “It’s all my fault for not paying attention. Master, let’s not rent this place; it’s not good at all.”

Ling Yue replied: “But I’ve already signed the contract; the penalty for breach is double.”

Ya Ya instantly drooped her head: “Ah, then what should we do? It’s all my fault for being too hasty, only looking at the low price and not considering that there could be such a person who would deceive us!”

Who knew Ling Yue laughed: “It’s okay, our pet shop is not what they think it is. No matter how good their business is, it won’t affect ours.”

“Really?”

Ling Yue nodded, opening her phone without a care: “Of course. Let’s choose the decoration style. Do you prefer a cozy vibe or a fresh and natural one?”

A person and a bird huddled together, Ya Ya chattering non-stop, while Big Black was just there to be a filler; he was still a baby after all.

Fortunately, there weren’t many people around at that moment; otherwise, seeing this scene would surely frighten them.

Across from them, the staff member immediately reported the situation to the store manager.

The manager of the pet store was a shrewd middle-aged man. It was noon, and with few customers in the store, he dropped the pretence, his cold expression sending chills down one’s spine.

Knowing that a naive newcomer had arrived, he crossed his arms and sneered repeatedly.

His subordinate, worried, absentmindedly opened the cage and roughly pulled out a kitten: “Manager, is there going to be a problem?”

The manager scoffed: “What could possibly happen? It’s just another fool walking in to get themselves into trouble. Before long, she’ll be crying for help.”

The old employee instantly felt relieved, but didn’t expect the kitten in her hands to struggle, nearly scratching her. She tugged at the kitten’s tail: “You little beast!”

The kitten yelped in pain, causing the other animals in the store to look over, and the manager frowned: “Little Qi, why are you arguing with a beast?”

“Manager, I was wrong. It’s just that this one is too weak; the others can run and jump, but this one can’t even eat properly, always looking sickly. I just wanted to check it out.”

The manager replied: “Put it back. Let it stay for a few more days. If it’s still like this, just give it some medicine and sell it quickly. This is a purebred cat; it can still fetch a good price.”

“Alright.”

Who would have thought that the smiling staff treated pets this way behind the scenes? The cats and dogs in their cages all looked up, casting resentful glances at the busy humans.

Here, they were nothing but mere commodities.

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In the following days, Ling Yue was busy from dawn till dusk, getting a dog license for Big Black, the pet store’s business license, qualification certificates, as well as the interior refit for the store.

The surrounding business owners were puzzled; after several days, aside from a Kunming Wolfdog, they hadn’t seen anything else and began to doubt their memory, wondering if the young girl really opened a pet store.

Ling Yue was preparing for the grand opening tomorrow. As for today, she was training Big Black and Ya Ya. Since she could communicate with them, although the process was tough, it yielded great results.

In the evening, Ling Yue took Big Black out for a walk. Just as they stepped outside, they encountered an unexpected visitor—a middle-aged man in a black suit, his bald head shining brightly, making the dim white light in the hallway seem like a flickering candle.

As soon as the man saw her, his eyes lit up.

“Yue Yue, you’re going out?”

His gaze seemed almost glued to her, and Ling Yue felt as if she had hit a bad streak; should she go find a temple to pray at?

She had no intention of engaging with him, but she underestimated his thick skin; he even tried to make a move on her!

The man, feeling humiliated, grabbed her wrist. He had specifically observed the surroundings before coming; there were hardly any people around, and she was just a weak girl—wasn’t she at his mercy?

“Woof woof woof!”

Big Black suddenly lunged out from behind, barking fiercely: “Don’t touch my owner!”

The sound echoed through the hallway.

In the dim corridor, a large dog suddenly jumped out, towering over a person. The man turned pale with fright: “Help! There’s a dog attacking a person!”

Ling Yue tugged at the leash, and Big Black immediately sat down obediently. The surrounding residents who were drawn out by his screams looked at the scene with suspicion.

The man collapsed to the ground, his face twisted: “How dare you let your dog bite me!”

On one side was a soft young girl, and behind her was a well-behaved dog that, despite its size, had curled itself up into a ball. Everyone burst into laughter; who was bullying whom was still uncertain.

The man dusted off his clothes, angrily declaring: “Everyone come and see how vicious she is! I only exchanged a few words with her before she told her dog to bite me.”

No wonder they were mother and son.

Ling Yue sneered inwardly; without him saying anything, someone had already recognised him: “Aren’t you Aunt Wang’s son? You don’t even live here; what are you doing here?”

“Ling Yue told her dog to bite you? With a dog that’s almost bone thin?”

A few words and they had already hit the nail on the head.

The man’s face turned a mix of green and white. What was he doing here? Wasn’t it because he listened to Aunt Wang’s instigation, trying to bully a young girl? Ling Yue had never been the type to be easily victimised.

Not only that, she directly called the police. When the police arrived, the man finally felt fear, but more than that, he was filled with resentment.

The neighbours seemed to be meeting Ling Yue for the first time and couldn’t help but express their admiration.

Lele’s dad said: “If you have any problems in the future, you can come to me for help. You’re alone now, and I’ve heard that the Wang family… has connections. You need to protect yourself.”

Aunt Liu across the hall looked at the light: “This light is too dim; I need to call the property management. Who can see in such dim light? I have trouble walking; if something happens, they’ll be responsible!”

“Ling Yue, your dog is great! A young girl should raise a big dog; the dog protects its owner, and no one dares to bully you!”

Big Black proudly barked twice, and the man grinned: “Oh, did you hear me giving you a compliment?”

Everyone burst into laughter.

Outside the community, at a clear river, Ling Yue walked Big Black along the riverbank for a night run, the gentle breeze brushing her face as the green willow leaves swayed lightly. Suddenly, her gaze shifted; something seemed to be floating on the shimmering water, bobbing up and down.

Big Black barked at the riverbank.

Ling Yue frowned, and as she got closer to the embankment, she could see clearly that it was a piece of floating wood, drifting along the water, with a golden, fluffy little creature lying on it, staring back at Big Black: “I, this mouse! This mouse in trouble that can even be bullied by dogs²!”

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was meant to update over the weekend but i’ve recently started playing tears of themis again and also started love and deepspace QAQ I KNOW THE PIXELATED MEN GOT TO ME AGAIN ORZ

1. the compound: housing assigned to government officials of the CCP ↩︎
2. originally comes from the quote 虎落平阳被犬欺 meaning ‘a tiger that has left the mountains and has fallen into the plains can even be bullied by dogs’ — essentially describing powerful figures losing their power or advantage [source: https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E8%99%8E%E8%90%BD%E5%B9%B3%E9%98%B3%E8%A2%AB%E7%8A%AC%E6%AC%BA/9402165] ↩︎

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the information on dog breeds is from the novel and i don’t know how accurate it is. please take everything in this novel as fictional

Ling Yue: “I think I heard someone calling for help?”

Ya Ya shook her head: “I didn’t hear anything, did the owner¹ mishear?”

Ling Yue frowned, the voice becoming clearer: “Wuwuwu I don’t want to die… someone come save me…”

Weak like a flickering candle in the wind, barely hanging on, it was evident that the voice’s owner was in a bad state, teetering on the edge of despair, perhaps just clinging to life by sheer will.

At that moment, Ling Yue felt a chill run down her back—kidnapping? Imprisonment?

Originally planning to buy a car and look at houses, Ling Yue’s thoughts shifted instantly; the voice was too tragic. She tried to search, but the streets were filled with glamorous people just passing by. Where could they be?

Tap tap tap—

A small curly-haired brown teddy actively pulled its owner, Little Cui, along, while the female owner struggled to keep up, her high heels clacking sharply against the concrete, producing a crisp tap-tap sound.

High heels, as beautiful as they look, are painfully uncomfortable to wear. A slight increase in pace could rub the skin raw. And the little teddy’s owner pursued a sexy look, with heels that were five centimetres high.

In just a few seconds, the female owner couldn’t help but plead: “Mei Mei, slow down, Mommy can’t keep up! Slow down, Mei Mei.”

The little teddy, terrified, exclaimed: “Ah ah ah, don’t slow down! I’m about to be scared to death, where on earth is this place!”

“What is that noise? Help, help!”

“Wuwuwu, we need to get out of here quickly, there seems to be a strange sound, it’s scaring the dog to death!” Even some large dogs, like Alaskans, tucked their tails and ran away.

Ling Yue then noticed that many pets on the street were rushing by, as if frightened by something, not daring to stop.

She heard the cries for help growing weaker, the voice’s owner seemingly aware that death was imminent, yet even so, only softly complained with a sob: “Help me… I really want to live… I’ll eat less… please don’t throw me away, wuwuwu…”

Ling Yue thought it was so foolish.

If it were the old Ling Yue, she might truly feel helpless, but now, with the help of Ya Ya and the others, Ling Yue effectively had countless bright eyes and sharp ears.

“I heard it Master, it’s not far from here.” The little crow led her out of the commercial street. Who would have known that just a wall away, there would be such a shabby and dirty alley? Ling Yue could still hear the bustling voices from outside the wall, but here—

Several large green trash cans stood crookedly in the corner, flies buzzing around the garbage, and the ground was covered in a stench-filled sewage, almost forming a deep green ‘stream.’

It was enough to make one hesitate and keep their distance!

Ling Yue stopped, the most agile crow flapping its wings: “It stinks, but I heard it, the voice is right here, Master.”

Ling Yue: “I heard it too.”

“Is anyone there?” She tried to call out, methodically putting on a mask, the faint cries for help suddenly paused, and as if infused with endless energy: “Help me, help me, help me! I don’t want to die, wuwuwu…”

The trash can emitted a series of loud banging sounds, making one’s teeth ache, and was buried under heaps of garbage, making it impossible to see anything. The force of the sound echoed in the secluded alley, like a fierce beast hiding within!

Ling Yue was not a reckless fool; when she was rescuing someone from the zoo, she had a detailed plan instead of charging in blindly like a fool.

“Ya Ya, in a moment, I will kick over the trash can, you and the little sisters keep an eye on it from above, if anything seems off, shout out to me.”

She picked up a nearby iron rod and kicked it over; the trash can crashed down with a loud bang, spilling out heaps of various garbage, the smell of rotting waste that had fermented for who knows how long surged forth, comparable to a gas bomb!

Ling Yue couldn’t help but be momentarily stunned.

Her eyes reddened, nearly crying from the stench!

At that moment, something caught her attention.

It was a shabby burlap sack, tightly bound with wide tape, more securely than a delivery boy would do, wrapped tightly and harshly! One could only see that whatever was inside was quite large, reaching up to her knees; and considering Ling Yue was over 1.7 meters tall, she was quite tall.

A corner of the gray sack had a tear, which was the source of the cries for help; it turned out to be—a light yellowish-black dog’s mouth!

Ya Ya could see it more clearly from above: “Master, it looks like there’s a dog inside!” Even it felt pity for the creature, which seemed quite large but was wrapped in a sack and thrown in the trash can, not even qualifying to be a stray dog.

Ling Yue lowered her gaze; if she hadn’t discovered it, it would die. If not today, then tomorrow.

Perhaps having finally touched the ground, the big dog’s condition improved slightly, panting heavily, this was its way of communicating with the outside world.

From the jagged gap, it was clear that this should have been sealed, but it had gnawed out a hole with its teeth.

“What a tenacious and lucky dog.”

She didn’t approach immediately; instead, she took out a few bills and sent Ya Ya to a nearby convenience store to buy something.

Ling Yue squatted in front of the dog: “What’s your name? Are you hungry? Do you want some water? But you’ll have to wait a bit; Ya Ya went to buy food.”

The dog was shocked: “You can understand me? Wuwuwu, my name is Stupid Dog, I don’t bite people.”

Whap whap—

That was the sound of its tail wagging against the burlap sack, the adrenaline of surviving the ordeal making the big dog overly excited.

Ling Yue frowned, seeing it suddenly curl up again, clearly having a psychological shadow, yet still foolishly choosing to trust her. Ling Yue sighed and rubbed the dog’s head, or rather, the spot where its head should be?

Silly Dog froze for a moment, then began to whimper, like a kettle that had just finished boiling: “Wuwuwu, thank you for saving me, can you be my master? I eat very little, I’m super strong, I can pull a cart for you like Tian Tian, I… I’m very easy to take care of.”

“Master? Master?”

Ling Yue held a pair of scissors: “Stay still, I’ll help you cut open the sack.”

The king of beasts in the zoo had been brought down before; Ling Yue wouldn’t be afraid of this, and besides, the silly dog wouldn’t resist.

She carefully cut along the sack with the scissors where the tape was sealed tightly. In the summer heat, it was almost like a non-breathable little suit of armour. Not to mention a dog, even a person would suffocate in this.

How could there be such a malicious person!

Even if the dog had been abandoned, there was no need to wrap it up like this, deliberately discarding it in a remote, deserted dumpster, just a wall away from a bustling avenue.

The dog asked her, “Did Master hear my cries for help? Master is amazing! I’ve been calling for days, and not a single one of them wanted to pay me any attention.”

Ling Yue’s heart skipped a beat. Silly dog, those footsteps you heard, although close, were actually separated by a wall. Humans don’t have the same keen senses as dogs; even if they heard a strange sound occasionally, they wouldn’t go to great lengths to investigate.

What did the previous owner want to do by leaving it here? Give it hope and then let it despair? The silly dog wasn’t silly at all; in fact, it was quite clever, otherwise, it wouldn’t have waited for Ling Yue to come.

Before long, a majestic large dog appeared before her.

It turned out to be a handsome and tall German Shepherd!

With a light yellowish-black mouth, erect ears, and a level shoulder, its hind legs slightly bent—these were typical characteristics of a German Shepherd.

Ling Yue looked in shock at the dog that had regained its light. Its fur was already damp with sweat, its four legs thin to the point of being unrecognisable, and a thin layer of skin covered its clearly visible ribs. Without experience, one might mistake it for a Greyhound or a Whippet.

Because it was just too thin.

Even a German Shepherd had to be abandoned? And in such a cruel manner! Ling Yue held back her anger: “I’ll take you to the hospital for a check-up.

The dog that had been whining like a kettle perked up its ears. Its light brown eyes were like a clear spring, and it excitedly stuck out its tongue, ready to leap forward, but suddenly stopped. Under Ling Yue’s doubtful gaze, the dog curled its tail: “I, I’m so dirty.”

Ling Yue replied, “It’s okay, it’ll be fine soon. I’ll take you to the pet hospital for a check-up and a bath.”

The dog tilted its head, the kettle-like whines growing louder. Its master was rubbing its head and ears, which felt so comfortable.

pls do not share this anywhere or u will always stub ur toe when u walk past a door frame !! this translation has been stolen from mioscorner.com, pls only read there i’m begging u :kneels:

Beijing Pet Hospital.

When Ling Yue led the German Shepherd in, it startled the waiting customers, who couldn’t help but whisper, “How could this dog be so thin? This is too tragic; it looks filthy, like it just crawled out of a trash can.”

“Why did you only come to the hospital now?”

In an instant, all the customers in the waiting room turned their attention to Ling Yue.

The doctor came in, took a glance, and instantly understood the situation in the room. He instructed the nurse: “Let’s check the dog first.”

The doctor looked at Ling Yue and said directly, “This should be a stray dog you picked up, right? It seems to be in decent condition. You have a kind heart to save it.”

Ling Yue nodded, and the customers looked at her in surprise. Suddenly, a few barks broke the awkward atmosphere in the room.

“Woof woof woof!”

The large dog stood up, tail tucked, facing the nurse. It wanted to protect its master: “Don’t come over! No one can bully this stinky dog’s master!”

Ling Yue froze for a moment, looking down at the dog. With its tail tucked, it was clearly scared by the smell in the air, but it still bravely jumped out to protect her.

Ling Yue patted its head: “Good dog.”

With just one gesture, she made the German Shepherd lower its guard.

The doctor conducted a thorough examination of the German Shepherd.

Logically, the dog might have contracted some serious illness, which would explain why its owner abandoned it, but after the examination, the doctor informed her that aside from malnutrition and some parasites, the German Shepherd was actually very healthy, with no injuries or illnesses.

After a bath, the newly groomed dog was brought out by the nurse. Its dry fur was cut short, and while its body was still weak, it looked particularly spirited, especially when it saw its master, its eyes shining brightly.

“Is Master here to take the stinky dog home?”

Yes.

Ling Yue smiled as she took the leash. She was planning to open a pet shop, so raising a dog wouldn’t be a problem. However, Ya Ya on her shoulder seemed a bit unhappy and whispered, “Master, look at this stinky dog; it’s so big, and it looks quite old. You should send it off for adoption quickly! Otherwise, after a few years, it’ll only make Master sad.”

Ling Yue rubbed the dog’s ears: “It does look quite big, but its ears are so soft; it shouldn’t be that old, right?”

The German Shepherd stood frozen in place.

The doctor overheard this and chuckled, saying, “It’s only a few months old, still a juvenile!”

As he spoke, he skilfully opened the German Shepherd’s mouth: “Look, its teeth aren’t even fully grown yet.”

The German Shepherd let out a cry, startling the doctor.

“Wuwuwu, I’m still a baby! Master, don’t abandon me, wuwuwu…”

Still a little crybaby.

Ling Yue: “…”

Such a clingy little whiner. But at the same time, it was also so cute.

She suddenly had a thought and pulled up the big black dog’s attribute panel.

[Name: Kunming Wolfdog]

[Gender: Male]

[Personality: Loyal, brave, intelligent, resilient]

[Age: Four months and ten days]

[Skills: Sense of smell surpassing 99.9% of its peers, innate police dog combat skills]

[Wish: ???]

Why was the wish section a question mark?

Ling Yue couldn’t figure it out and didn’t dwell on it. Her gaze fell on the big black dog. She felt even angrier at the previous owner who abandoned it. How could they bear to let such a good dog suffer?

The German Shepherd, now renamed to Big Black, followed her obediently. The doctor prescribed internal and external deworming medication and gave some advice: “The dog is underdeveloped, but fortunately, it has a good foundation. You can buy more meat—pork, chicken, and preferably beef. The better and fresher, the better, of course, within your means. But with a good diet, this young fellow will catch up later. Ah, it’s still a Kunming Wolfdog, what a good dog!”

Ling Yue was not surprised as she had recognised it straight away.²

However, as if it were a reflex, Big Black was now in a state of panic: “Master, I don’t eat, I don’t eat meat! I’m fine with dog food, or even steamed buns!”

Ling Yue sensed something strange about it in that moment.

After leaving the hospital, she remained silent, and Big Black grew increasingly anxious, finally saying, “Master, I can pick up trash, I can eat garbage to survive!”

For the first time, Ling Yue cursed, “Damn it, what did the previous owner do to you!”

Finally, she learned the truth from Big Black: it was purchased by the previous owner at a pet store, who initially bought it to raise a foreign dog. Little did they know that Big Black would grow larger and less adorable, eating a lot more. Later, they reluctantly accepted it thinking it was a German Shepherd.

But later tests revealed it was actually a domestic Kunming Wolfdog, not a foreign breed at all. In a fit of anger, the owner tied it up and threw it in the trash.

Before leaving, the last thing he said was, “You mixed breed, you’ve driven me insane! I wasted several hundred bucks on you!”

“What a jerk!” Ling Yue was so angry her hands were shaking.

The Kunming Wolfdog is a domestic breed; although it resembles the German Shepherd, the two dogs are completely different.

Kunming Wolfdogs are generally used for criminal investigation and bomb disposal; they are very intelligent and often serve as police dogs. The German Shepherd, on the other hand, is a close relative of the German Shepherd breed, has genetic defects, and is actually gentle in nature. But in Ling Yue’s eyes, she believed the Kunming Wolfdog cultivated by her country was better than the German Shepherd!

She gave Big Black a science lesson, and the little crybaby was so moved, looking at his delicate and beautiful master, he secretly made a firm resolution.

In an instant, Ling Yue noticed a change in the wish list.

Big Black looked at her with his wet eyes: “Master, I want to be a police dog too, Big Black will protect you!”

[ Ding! Completed Big Black’s wish, reward obtained: Dog’s sense of smell, complete version of top-level combat skills! ]

The system emitted a mechanical sound, and Ling Yue looked at the wish section on Big Black’s panel, which had changed to “police dog.” She smiled and rubbed Big Black’s ears: “Alright, I’ll wait for you to protect me in the future.”

“And me, and me!” Ya Ya puffed out her chest and raised her head, flapping her wings loudly: “In the airspace of the eastern city, I, Ya Ya, will look out for my master!”

Ling Yue clicked to accept the reward.

Suddenly, as if someone had hit her on the head, her expression stiffened as various complex scents flooded her nostrils. It took her a moment to adapt, with this just being the first level of smell, with combat skills being proficient.

Big Black’s wish was a growth task; now, with Ling Yue’s encouragement, it had developed a firm and brave heart.

Once Big Black became a police dog and obtained a position, all rewards would be fully distributed.

Meanwhile, Ling Yue saw the attribute panel in front of her; it was no longer Big Black’s but her own!

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the way chinese authors always manage to slip in some good old chinese patriotism in their novels is actually a bit insane to me GSDFHLDSFKJF how did they make smth abt dogs pro china ???

ne ways, my fav breed is a german shepherd — mainly bc my mum had a german shepherd when she was little and the photos of him with her are so ORZ HIS NAME WAS HAPPY — HOW CUTE QAQ

also, do you guys prefer me to translate the pets’ names directly or leave them as the chinese pinyin?? personally i prefer da hei over big black but i thought maybe it’d be nice for you guys to understand what the name means ??? it just feels awkward bc i can’t think of anyone naming someone big black in english — da hei (big black) and da huang (big yellow) is quite a common dog name in china, and in chinese, people often add on xiao/da (small/big) in front of people’s names. the closest equivalent i can think of for a dog’s name is maybe blackie ??? please let me know — if you prefer it to be in pinyin i’ll edit this chapter later on!!

i’ll try and update this twice every week though — most probably on sunday at around 10pm aest

1. i’ll be switching between owner and master just for ease of reading. in reality it’s more like owner in terms of connotation but master reads better when used as a title ↩︎
2. the chinese name for german shepherd 黑背 is also used in the name kunming wolfdog 昆明黑背 — literally translated, it’s kunming german shepherd. hence why it makes sense why ling yue knows what breed it is despite the story constantly referencing it as a german shepherd instead of kunming wolfdog ↩︎