The veterinarian silently put away the medicine dispenser.
It seemed like it wouldn’t be needed after all.
Wen Youning hadn’t expected the German Shepherd to take the medicine so easily.
Before she even finished speaking, the pill was already in the dog’s stomach.
After taking the medicine, the German Shepherd snuggled back into Wen Youning’s arms, its tail wagging behind it.
Meeting the dog’s eager gaze, Wen Youning curled her lips into a smile and rubbed its ears with her palm.
“Good job.
You’re the bravest little pup I’ve ever met.”
“Woo!”
The German Shepherd puffed out its chest proudly.
Wen Youning tore off a piece of jerky and gave it to the dog.
She had bought it earlier as a chew snack for the ride home, but now it served as a reward for taking the medicine.
The tough jerky felt as light as cotton in the German Shepherd’s mouth.
One bite was enough to tear it apart, but chewing such a big piece took some effort.
Holding the jerky between its front paws, the dog gnawed on it enthusiastically.
Wen Youning put away the medical report and the anti-inflammatory medicine.
“How much is it?”
“Come over here, I’ll print your receipt.”
The vet tapped on the front desk computer for a moment.
“Please show me your payment code.
I’ll scan it.”
With a beep, the machine slowly printed the receipt.
The vet tore it off, signed his name, and handed it to her.
Then, glancing at the foam box by the door, he asked, “Aren’t these things a bit hard to carry?”
Wen Youning replied, “It’s fine.
I also bought some things from the pet store next door, and their staff said they could help deliver everything together.”
The vet nodded.
“Alright, then you don’t need to worry about it.
I’ll coordinate with them.”
Since the businesses were in the same area and didn’t compete, the vet had a good relationship with the neighboring pet store.
When they weren’t busy, they’d often sit outside together, cracking sunflower seeds and chatting.
Wen Youning adjusted her grip on the German Shepherd.
“Thanks for the help.”
“It’s nothing, really.
Just a small favor.”
The vet walked to the door and pushed it open.
“My WeChat is on the receipt.
If you need anything, feel free to contact me.”
“Okay.”
Wen Youning stepped out of the clinic with the German Shepherd in her arms.
A warm breeze carried the faint scent of grilled meat.
The morning rush was over, and some vegetable stalls at the market had already pulled down their covers.
The marketplace had many exits.
Wen Youning deliberately chose the most secluded one to avoid passing by the stall where she had bought the German Shepherd.
Maybe because it had been confined there for too long, the dog noticeably slowed its chewing as they walked past the vegetable stalls.
It kept sneaking glances up at Wen Youning with its little eyes.
“What’s wrong?”
She kept her eyes on the road but easily noticed the dog’s careful observation.
“Don’t worry, you’re not going back there.
I bought you for a whole 200 yuan big money!
No one can take you back to that stall.”
“Woof!”
‘No way!’
The German Shepherd’s droopy ears perked up after hearing her words.
But as soon as it barked, the jerky in its mouth slipped down.
“Whine”
The dog quickly shut its mouth, barely catching the edge of the jerky, then used its paws to push it back inside.
They walked out of the marketplace.
Wen Youning got into the ride-hailing car she had booked in advance.
It was one of the pet-friendly options.
These cars were specifically for pet owners since some people were allergic to dog and cat fur, and mixing passengers could cause issues.
The fare was higher than a regular ride, and if the pet dirtied the car, there was an extra cleaning fee.
Inside the car, the German Shepherd pressed its paws against the window, curiously watching the outside world.
I’m so relieved they left the market safely.
I was scared the stall owner would suddenly pop out and try to snatch the dog back.
Raising a German Shepherd to this size isn’t easy.
Its owner must be really worried after losing it for so long.
Don’t worry, the stream has gotten really popular.
Plenty of people are clipping videos and sharing them.
With all this attention, the owner is bound to see it.
“I didn’t see any lost dog posters around my place.
Didn’t notice any along the way either.”
Wen Youning turned the camera toward the German Shepherd.
“Everyone, take a screenshot and check if anyone recognizes it.
It also has a collar if anyone finds it familiar, please contact me.”
“Woo?”
“It’s fine, don’t worry about it.
I’ll take you to see some kittens later.”
She ruffled the dog’s soft, fluffy fur.
“By the way, I still haven’t asked how you ended up at the market.”
“Woof!”
‘I was chasing a bad guy!
I ran really far and almost caught him.’
The moment it started talking about the past, the German Shepherd’s wagging tail drooped.
‘Then I flew.
The bad guy got away.’
‘I hurt a lot and got really sleepy.
Someone got out of a car and dragged me away.’
‘When I woke up, I was in a cage.’
The German Shepherd howled softly, its thoughts coming in fragmented bits.
For a dog that had been through an accident, remembering this much was already impressive.
After all, it had happened a while ago.
Wen Youning gently patted its back.
It sounded like the dog had been hit by a car while chasing someone, lost consciousness, and was taken away.
It didn’t seem like a case of intentional dog theft.
More like an accident someone had found it injured and taken it along.
“Did anyone treat your wounds?”
She held its paw, pressing against the soft pads.
“Like putting ointment on the painful spots?”
The German Shepherd tilted its head.
“Woof!”
‘No…
I just licked it, and the pain went away!’
Its inner voice had a slight upward lilt, sounding rather proud.
Hello?
Does the streamer remember they’re live?
So we’re just not getting any translations?
Guys, let’s all refund our subscriptions.
What are you two even talking about?!
I’m scratching my head trying to understand.
If I knew this would happen, I would’ve paid more attention in school!
Bruh, school doesn’t teach this language either.
Wen Youning was so engrossed in her conversation with the German Shepherd that she only noticed the chaotic livestream chat when she got out of the car and adjusted her selfie stick.
She smacked her forehead and chuckled helplessly.
“Sorry, I completely forgot about you guys.”
Stuffing the selfie stick into her pocket, she got out of the car while carrying the German Shepherd.
“So far, all I know is that the dog was chasing a criminal when the stall owner’s car hit it.
The stall owner then took the dog back and locked it in a cage to sell.”
Chasing a criminal?!
If even the dog thinks that person was bad, they must’ve been really awful.
The German Shepherd is a hero!
Good dog!
The stall owner hit a dog and then mistreated it bad person!
“I’ll ask for more details when I get home.
Once I understand the full situation, I’ll update you all.”
For cases where an animal’s thoughts were unclear, Wen Youning could use specific questions to help clarify their messages.
The car ride was too short to ask everything bit by bit.
“Alright, let’s go see the kittens first.”
She had intentionally set her drop-off point near where she had first found the kittens.
After switching the livestream screen to black, she walked into the building.
The place was the same as when she had come in the morning.
The only difference was…
Only the little orange cat was curled up on the windowsill there was no sign of the calico.
Wen Youning stepped closer.
Hearing the sound, the sensitive orange kitten immediately opened its eyes.
It was about to run away but stopped halfway through its movement.
Once it recognized who had come, it returned and meowed softly.
“Mew…”
Since she had bathed the German Shepherd earlier, Wen Youning was now covered in the scent of shampoo.
The orange kitten couldn’t immediately recognize her scent.
Similarly, the German Shepherd, now covered in the same soapy fragrance, didn’t seem threatening to the kitten.
In the kitten’s mind, the dog belonged to Wen Youning.
Since it trusted her, it wouldn’t be afraid of the large dog either.
Wen Youning placed a plate on the windowsill.
“Little Orange?
Where’s the calico?”
The orange kitten rubbed its ears against her wrist and let out a sweet meow.
“Mew…”
‘I was thirsty and went out to find water.’
Since she wasn’t livestreaming the scene, Wen Youning casually placed her phone and stand on the table.
“I can’t stay too long.”
Opening a can of food while holding a dog was quite difficult.
Thankfully, the German Shepherd stayed still, letting her move freely without struggling.
She managed to open all the canned food.
However, she couldn’t find the opening for the cat treats no matter how hard she tried.
Unlike cans, which had pull-tabs, the soft cat treats didn’t have an easy way to open them.
Feeling around, she simply held one up.
“Help me open this.”
The German Shepherd bit down on it.
Because of its large size, the cat treat packet looked as small as a tiny jelly stick in its mouth.
It bit down on most of it, stopping just short of Wen Youning’s fingers.
Pausing for a moment, the German Shepherd carefully adjusted its grip and punctured the front of the packet.
“Woo!”
‘Opened…’
“Yeah, it’s open.
You did great.”
With the German Shepherd’s help, she could now open multiple packets at once.
The orange kitten was fascinated by the large creature sitting in her lap.
It only turned its attention away once the aroma of the canned meat filled the air.
One plate of canned meat, one plate of cat treats, and an extra plate of water.
That was enough food for the orange kitten and the calico for several meals.
“Thanks for showing me the way today.”
Wen Youning nudged the plate toward it.
“Make sure to call the calico back for dinner.
I’m heading out now.”
“Mew… mew mew.”
The orange kitten meowed while taking a big bite of the canned meat.
The canned food consisted of whole meat chunks mixed with some minced meat, free of artificial additives high-quality stuff.
The little thing was eating so eagerly that it couldn’t even lift its head.
Wen Youning crouched down and tossed the empty cans and treat wrappers into a plastic bag.
Grabbing her remaining supplies, she said, “Alright, let’s go home.”
“Woof… woo…”
As she got up, the German Shepherd glanced back.
It leaned over her shoulder, stretching its neck toward the phone stand.
The stand was in its compact form, with the phone locked in place.
The dog held it in its mouth like a bone.
Is feeding a cat something VIP members aren’t allowed to watch?!
She probably doesn’t want to expose the location she’s protecting the kittens.
What’s going on?
Is it taking this long just to feed them?
Did the streamer forget to turn the livestream back on?
VIP Member: Sending a gift.
High-tier gifts not only had visual effects but also triggered a vibrating alert.
On Wen Youning’s smartwatch, a burst of rainbow colors appeared, followed by a buzzing sensation.
“Hiss my phone!”
She had been juggling too many things.
When she saw the livestream chat, she instinctively reached for her phone stand only to realize it wasn’t in her hands.
She had remembered to take the plastic seal off the can but had completely forgotten about her phone and stand.
‘Here it is!’
The German Shepherd let out two small whines, then tilted its head.
The phone stand reappeared in front of Wen Youning, held at an angle in the dog’s mouth.
She blinked in surprise, then met the dog’s bright, eager eyes.
A slow smile spread across her face.
“Thanks.
What a smart pup.”
“Woo!”
The German Shepherd panted happily, its mouth curving upward like a grin.
Its round eyes crinkled with delight.
The black screen of the livestream flickered, and the video feed resumed.
Wen Youning tucked the phone stand under her arm and smiled.
She lifted the German Shepherd slightly, bringing it closer to the camera.
“I forgot my phone and stand when I left earlier.
Good thing this little pup noticed and brought it to me otherwise, I’d have to go back upstairs.”
???
Oh, so now you’re just showing off?!