To better facilitate the conversion of fans, Chen Yao instructed Han Shuangshuang to delay releasing the surveillance footage until the other party’s video had gained some traction.
Although the two discussed this in person, they also detailed their actions and considerations in a four-person group chat, as per the task requirements, allowing Xu Yan to stay updated on the situation at any time.
While waiting, Chen Yao and Han Shuangshuang took Xiao Bai to film a video, while Su Mingxuan continued to monitor online trends.
The first video was a test of Xiao Man’s acting skills.
To align with the ongoing incident, Han Shuangshuang provided voice-over narration, while the phone camera focused entirely on Xiao Man’s dog face, asking her relevant questions and capturing her appropriate reactions.
To make Xiao Bai’s appearance appear softer and more endearing, Chen Yao even strategically applied dog-friendly soothing eye drops before filming, making its eyes look overly moist, as if it were crying pitifully.
Chen Yao explained: Success lies in the details!
When viewers see its appearance, they’ll think, “It’s so pitiful and adorable-it would never bite anyone!”
The video began with Han Shuangshuang’s monologue:
“Xiao Bai is a stray dog I picked up some time ago. Back then, it was even skinnier than now, with its fur all dirty, making it hard to tell its original color. Because it led me to a fainted colleague, I felt it was a very kind and intelligent dog, so I decided to adopt it.”
The camera panned from Xiao Bai’s innocent face to its hairless limbs, showing traces of dermatitis, then back to its face, where it tilted its head slightly, looking somewhat confused and adorably puzzled.
Chen Yao explained: First, explain Xiao Bai’s background, emphasizing that it had already done good deeds.
This hits the audience right from the start!
Han Shuangshuang’s voice-over:
“Xiao Bai, someone’s accusing you of biting someone. Do you feel wronged?”
Xiao Man: “Whimper…”
Her eyelids trembled as she let out a pitiful whimper towards the camera.
Chen Yao silently praised: A true acting prodigy of a dog!
Han Shuangshuang’s voice-over:
“If you encounter someone in need of help again, would you still help?”
Xiao Man: “Woof!”
In the shot, Xiao Bai’s mouth curved slightly, paired with its clear eyes, evoking an inexplicable sense of heartache.
What a good dog!
Even when wronged, it remains true to its nature, still willing to help others!
Han Shuangshuang’s voice-over:
“Xiao Bai, you’re such a good baby. From now on, go ahead and do your thing. I’ll clear away all the slander for you!”
The video ended here, less than a minute long, shot in one take, yet packed with information.
The story of a stray dog adopted for saving someone was enough to put a filter on viewers’ perceptions.
Han Shuangshuang’s straightforward questions targeting the core conflict, combined with Xiao Bai’s perfect performance, added another layer of emotional impact.
The two simple questions subtly pointed fingers at a certain unscrupulous media outlet:
“Even after such a great injustice, the little dog hasn’t forgotten its original kindness.”
The media that fabricated the report must be heartless!
Of course, most people don’t actually believe dogs can understand human speech like humans do.
But humans are emotional beings, and this short, unedited video was enough to strike a chord in the softest part of their hearts with its sharp questions and the kind, adorable little dog.
When emotions are stirred, the heat will follow.
Chen Yao was very satisfied with the video’s effect.
She couldn’t resist ruffling Xiao Bai’s head, praising generously:
“Xiao Bai, your acting is amazing! I’ll give you an extra chicken leg!”
Xiao Man: Do you realize whose head you’re ruffling?
Your team leader’s!
Also, I’m not expecting a chicken leg, but could you settle the snacks promised during this morning’s meeting first?
Chen Yao first shared the video in the group, planning to release it when the fan growth curve showed signs of slowing down to give it a boost.
Next up was filming a video showcasing Xiao Bai’s intelligence and cleverness.
In the office, while getting acquainted with the company, Xu Yan focused on Han Shuangshuang’s account growth.
Seeing the video Chen Yao posted in the group, he opened it immediately.
Xiao Bai’s large head occupied most of the screen, causing Xu Yan to instinctively lean back.
He then remembered it was just a video, and even if the dog were this close, it couldn’t trigger his freezing response.
The video ended quickly.
Even though Xu Yan wasn’t fond of dogs, he could sense the emotional impact it would have on ordinary viewers.
After reviewing the operations of Chen Yao’s team in just one day and seeing Han Shuangshuang’s fan growth, he couldn’t help but smile slightly.
This job was turning out to be more interesting than he’d imagined.
Just then, Feng Qing called.
The man’s voice was carefree:
“My best buddy Yan Yan, how’s it going today? How many people did you fire for me?”
Xu Yan: “?”
Who’s the real devil here?
He’d only joked about it, but his childhood friend actually wanted to fire people!
Xu Yan scoffed and replied irritably:
“If you want to fire people, do it yourself. I don’t want to end up with a broken leg.”
Feng Qing immediately fell silent on the other end of the line.
The story was simple.
Feng Qing managed more than one company.
As a rich second-generation heir, his father was still in his prime, so he didn’t need to take over the family business.
Instead, he used his father’s money to start his own ventures, dabbling in various industries.
After a few years, only this Shutu Media showed some promise the others had either already closed or were on their last legs.
The person who hit Feng Qing was an employee from one of the companies he’d shut down.
Before closing, the company had tried to save itself through layoffs, and Feng Qing, caught up in the moment, had insisted on handling the firings personally, which led to some unpleasantness.
The matter should have ended there, but coincidentally, the two ran into each other at a bar yesterday.
Both had been drinking and were a bit tipsy, leading to a heated argument.
When Feng Qing left the bar, the other person rode an electric scooter and hit him.
Logically, since only his leg was injured and not his hands or brain, and Feng Qing wasn’t a manual laborer, it shouldn’t affect his work.
However, partly out of laziness and partly due to a slight psychological aversion to work after the incident, he shamelessly asked his childhood friend to take over temporarily.
He never expected that firing someone could lead to a fracture!
It’s just a job-if you lose this one, find another!
Young and without a family to support, why take it so personally?
Xu Yan ignored Feng Qing’s awkward silence and said with interest:
“There are a few good people here. If you ever decide to shut this company down, transfer them to me.”
Xu Yan and Feng Qing were childhood friends and both came from wealthy families.
Xu Yan’s family also had an older sister as decisive as their father.
He held shares in the family company and received substantial dividends annually, but he wasn’t content with being an idle rich heir.
However, his sister was only ten years older and in her prime.
She was currently assisting their father and doing well.
When their father retired, she would take over, and by the time she retired, Xu Yan would be too old to manage the company.
Therefore, while still in college, he began venturing into entrepreneurship or acquiring small companies for practice, treating the family business as if it had nothing to do with him.
Unlike Feng Qing, Xu Yan would sell the companies he managed after they showed some growth.
None of his companies had ever gone bankrupt.
It just so happened that during this period, he was in the process of evaluating new opportunities and didn’t have a company to manage, which was why he agreed to help.
Otherwise, even if Feng Qing had broken both legs, Xu Yan wouldn’t have had the time.
Feng Qing’s voice was full of confusion:
“Huh? Who caught your eye? Why don’t you just poach them? I only come to this company to clock in daily anyway, to avoid my dad nagging me to work at the family business. He even suggested I spend two months on the production line-how ridiculous is that!”
As the only child, Feng Qing was set to inherit the family business, but he clearly had no interest in it.
At this point, Feng Qing had a sudden idea:
“You like managing companies, right? Why don’t you take over my dad’s company in the future? I’ll just lie back and collect the money!”
Xu Yan: “I’ll work 24/7 while you lounge around and reap the benefits? It’s still daytime.”
Feng Qing: “Hahaha, we’re childhood friends! If you’re there, it’s as if I’m there!”
Xu Yan couldn’t be bothered to continue the conversation:
“Take care of your injury. I’m hanging up.”
After chatting with Feng Qing, Xu Yan felt somewhat relaxed.
As he put down his phone, he noticed the video thumbnail in the group chat featuring Xiao Bai’s large dog face and couldn’t help but click his tongue in disdain.
Well-made video, but the subject is a hard pass.
Xiao Man, now officially deemed an ugly dog by the new boss, had successfully completed the filming tasks assigned by Chen Yao.
Following commands was just too easy.
Chen Yao’s quick thinking even incorporated the inspiration from Xiao Bai’s “teasing” of Su Mingxuan during the morning meeting, setting up a similar scenario in the video.
By the time they finished work, both humans and dog were exhausted.
Fortunately, they had captured enough footage to last them a week with some editing.
The media that had slandered Han Shuangshuang remained silent for the time being, and Chen Yao’s team didn’t want to stay in overtime.
Since they weren’t going the same way and there were no new developments on Xiao Man’s side, Chen Yao and Su Mingxuan didn’t visit the hospital today.
Han Shuangshuang, tired from the day’s work, was still concerned about Xiao Man and decided to go to the hospital.
Coincidentally, she ran into the attending doctor and quickly inquired about the family’s situation.
Xiao Man’s brother, Xiao Teng, hadn’t caused any trouble at the hospital in the past two days.
The hospital had contacted the local community office to help mediate and persuade him, but there hadn’t been any progress yet.
Perhaps sensing Han Shuangshuang’s worry, the doctor quietly reassured her:
“Her physical condition is stable—it’s like she’s just sleeping. No need to worry too much.”
Han Shuangshuang suppressed her anxiety, thanked the doctor, and left.
In the backpack, Xiao Man, who had also heard the doctor’s reassurance, was no longer as downcast as she had been during her previous hospital visits.
Being a dog has its perks too.
This dangerous thought lingered until the evening when Han Shuangshuang took Xiao Man out for a walk, and the two were suddenly confronted by a man holding a stick.
Xiao Man: “..”
A bad feeling washed over her.
Under the dim streetlight, the man’s face was hard to make out, making the duo feel like they’d stumbled into a horror movie.
The man’s gaze fell on Xiao Man, and he said viciously:
“It’s your dog that hurt my baby, right? I’ll buy it for a thousand bucks!”
Xiao Man: “…?”
Baby?
Could he be talking about the dog that bit someone?
Buying her back-is he planning to abuse her?
Behind every vicious dog, there’s often a vicious owner!