【Hahaha, the old lady is so mad her face turned red.】
【As a poor college student who was once scammed out of 3,000 yuan, this is so satisfying. Next time I see her, I’ll help her get a loan instead.】
【Ahhh, can we actually do this? Is this even legal? This has to be against the law, right?】
“Illegal?” Wen Youning glanced at Shi Jincheng’s phone and asked, “Which law exactly does this violate?”
The comment section: “……”
Uh… no one knew.
【Fraud?】
Wen Youning spread her hands.
“The money is in her account, so what fraud?
She asked for the money herself, handed over her phone willingly, and even followed the instructions for facial recognition, blinking and turning her head just as she was told.
We didn’t do anything, just held up a phone.”
Completely innocent.
“You, you little” The old lady put her hands on her hips, gasping for breath, so furious she couldn’t even get her words out.
She pounded her chest in frustration.
Shi Jincheng hesitated.
“She won’t, uh, get too worked up and have an accident, right?”
Wen Youning glanced over, locking eyes with the old lady’s sharp, calculating gaze.
“She’s healthier than you.”
She said casually, “This old lady is nearly ninety.
At this age, she’s basically exploiting a loophole in the police system.
The local residents have called the cops on her multiple times, but she can’t be arrested.
If they take her in, they have to provide food and care, and after a simple report, she’s released again.
“Once she latches onto you, it’s like being haunted; she won’t stop until you either pay up or move away.”
That’s why the bystanders didn’t dare step in.
Because she didn’t discriminate, she would scam anyone.
There was only one exception children.
Last time, she tried to scam a kid and got kicked twice by a five-year-old.
She had to rest for two months before coming back to “work.”
Since then, the old lady avoided children whenever she saw them.
The same situation could be easily handled by a child, but for an adult, it was much more troublesome.
Calling the police was useless, and filing a civil lawsuit would cost money, effort, and time.
It was difficult to convict someone of extortion, and even after going through all the trouble, winning the case would not stop the old lady from continuing her scams.
Shi Jincheng was surprised to see such detailed information and asked in astonishment, “How do you even know all this?”
“Little Tabby Cat told me,” Wen Youning said, raising her chin slightly to point at the old lady over there, who had become a landmark figure in the neighborhood.
She single-handedly influenced the entire neighborhood’s housing prices.
Even now, Wen Youning could hear the little tabby cat’s complaints in the live broadcast.
‘My bowl, my house.’
‘I hadn’t lived in my house for long before it got trampled.’
‘I was almost crushed to death! Stupid human! Stupid dog!’
She drove us all out of the neighborhood. Hmph, bad person.’
The complaints were accompanied by occasional meows, clearly filled with anger.
Just seeing this old lady was enough to make the little tabby furious, and the cat in the camera had already puffed up its fur.
Stray cats already struggled to find food, and now their designated feeding spots, cardboard boxes, bowls, and even cat food, were all being eaten by the dog raised by the old lady.
From the stray cats’ perspective, she was truly awful.
No matter how strong a stray cat was, it was no match for a large and aggressive dog.
Even escaping safely was already considered lucky.
Wen Youning hadn’t known before, but now that she did, she decided it was time for the old lady to suffer a little.
The old lady choked on her breath, then angrily cursed in dialect for a long time before pointing at Wen Youning, “You young people have no shame! Bullying an old lady! You don’t respect the elderly at all!”
“Then call the police,” Wen Youning sidestepped to avoid the old lady’s reaching hand and casually patted Shi Jincheng’s shoulder.
“Show her your police ID.”
Shi Jincheng immediately complied.
The moment she saw the badge, the old lady stopped in her tracks.
People like her were used to dealing with the police, taking advantage of their age to get away with everything.
The police usually couldn’t do much for her.
But if this case involved the police themselves, then it wouldn’t just be a simple dispute anymore.
She dared to joke around with the police, but she didn’t dare to scam them.
She knew the difference between getting one good meal and having guaranteed meals every day.
“Oh dear, this poor old woman has such a hard life,” the old lady sighed, realizing she had worked for nothing today.
She sat down on the ground, slapping her thighs and wailing loudly.
This time, the crying was somewhat genuine, at least, much more sincere than before.
But no matter how much she cried and shouted, it didn’t change the fact that she had no valid excuse.
Seeing Wen Youning and the others leave, the other residents watching from a distance quickly dispersed as well.
They were afraid the old lady would suddenly try to scam them next.
Upstairs.
The little tabby cat, meowing in front of the live stream camera, seemed to sense something.
It jumped down from the table, tail held high, and ran eagerly toward the door.
“Meow, meow, meow…”
Its soft cries trembled slightly with excitement as it ran.
The moment Wen Youning opened the door, the little tabby cat leaped into her arms.
The very enthusiastic kitten jumped up, hooked onto the hem of her shirt, and started climbing upward.
Wen Youning instinctively supported it with her hand to prevent it from falling.
“So happy?”
‘So good, meow.’
The little tabby cat didn’t understand what Wen Youning had done.
But it had seen the bad human who bullied it crying on the ground.
That old lady, who used to hold a vicious dog like a boss villain, had once stepped right on the tabby cat while it was sleeping in a cardboard box.
Before it could even react, she had picked it up and shaken it off like dirt.
That memory was a nightmare.
But now, Wen Youning…
The little tabby cat let out soft, sweet meows, rubbing against her nonstop.
“Meow, meow… meow…”
The human it had chosen was too powerful!
‘She’s the most amazing human among all humans!’
‘What a good human.’
【She just walked away for a short while, but you can still see the cat sticking to her on the live stream. Little Tabby is so clingy to the streamer!】
【Why is the tabby cat so affectionate? I don’t believe it!】
【My cat gets mad at me if I pet it for too long, but why is the streamer’s cat so soft and cuddly?!】
…
“Acting spoiled, huh?” Wen Youning held her palm up, letting the little cat rub against her.
“That old lady bullied Little Tabby when it was a stray. I avenged it, so the little guy is very happy.”
【Oh, I see! So the streamer jumps in whenever she sees a scammer because she’s standing up for the fluffy ones.】
【Well done!】
【Wow, in Little Tabby’s eyes, isn’t the streamer like a divine being descending from the heavens, making the bad human who bullied it cry?】
Wen Youning turned to look at the person standing hesitantly at the doorway.
“Why aren’t you coming in? General is waiting for you inside.”
Shi Jincheng’s breathing was noticeably heavier than before.
He was silently trying to calm himself down, forcing himself to appear strong and composed.
He wanted to have a heart-to-heart with the General, to talk about everything he had gone through during this time.
But the moment he stepped inside and saw his lost dog lying on the table, not through a livestream screen but in real life, his tears broke free in an instant.
There was no holding back.
“General, wuuu…”
Shi Jincheng completely abandoned any pretense of strength.
He rushed forward, hugging the German Shepherd’s head as he sobbed.
“I missed you so much.”
“Woof, woo woo woo”
General’s bark changed in tone.
It licked him excitedly, its front paws scratching at the table noisily.
Its paralyzed hind legs even twitched slightly from excitement, and its tail wagged nonstop, thumping heavily against the table.
“Being able to see you again is really… too good to be true.”
Shi Jincheng choked up.
“They all told me you were gone… but you’re still alive.”
The longer a lost dog is missing, the slimmer the chances of finding it.
At first, Shi Jincheng had been confident, knowing there were surveillance cameras and a GPS tracker on the General’s collar.
But as time passed and all traces of the General disappeared, he became lost and helpless.
Through all the searching, he had kept going purely on willpower.
So many people told him to stop looking that it was impossible to find the dog.
But he never gave up.
At first, his goal was to bring General home safely.
Later, he just wanted to bring back its body.
Then, even just a tuft of fur, a single paw, or even just one tooth.
Eventually, all he hoped to find was the tattered collar General used to wear.
No matter what, he had to find something to hold onto.
From high hopes to despair to numbness, and now, seeing General alive, his emotions burst out uncontrollably.
【Damn it, isn’t this supposed to be a feel-good livestream? Why am I crying so hard?】
【Wuuu… This is exactly why having a pet is so emotional.】
【This is so touching. The streamer really did a wonderful thing. I hope all lost animals can reunite with their owners.】
Wen Youning handed over a box of tissues.
It looked like the man and the dog were going to cry for a while longer.
Seeing your lost pet on a screen and hugging it in real life were two completely different experiences.
She carried Little Tabby into the kitchen, planning to make some food.
There were still some ingredients left from yesterday.
She started prepping the vegetables.
As she sliced the beef, the little cat perched on her shoulder stared intently, its big eyes locked onto the meat.
She set the knife down and took out a dried fish.
“Here.”
“Meow… meow, aah!”
Little Tabby bit down on the dried fish, which was about the size of its paw.
It tilted its head back, struggling to stuff the whole thing into its mouth.
These days, Wen Youning always makes sure to pat the little cat’s belly before feeding it.
She gave it the right amount of food, but the problem was that General kept sharing its own food with the cat.
So, after a meal, Little Tabby ended up eating way more than a normal kitten should.
She had to help control its portions.
Turning to the fridge, she grabbed some vegetables and, while at it, took out a portion of frozen fresh pet food.
She placed it in the steamer.
The ingredients were all fresh and personally prepared by her, clean, hygienic, and free of additives.
If you didn’t mind the lack of seasoning, even humans could eat it.
Plus, it was nutritionally balanced.
Shi Jinchen held the German Shepherd for a long time, his eyes sore from crying before he finally stopped.
As he stroked the dog’s fur, he suddenly remembered something and quickly took his hand out of his pocket as he walked into the kitchen.
“Teacher Wen, thank you for saving General. This is the money you spent on buying him, please be sure to accept it.”
Wen You Ning pinched the red envelope to gauge its thickness.
She had only spent two hundred on buying General, so the banknotes should be thin.
But the thickness of the red envelope Shi Jinchen handed over was at least twenty thousand or more.
She did not accept it.
“No need, meeting him was fate. It’s just two hundred.”
Shi Jinchen pushed the red envelope forward again.
“No, no, no, I really don’t know how to thank you enough, so please take it. Also, the medical expensesyou didn’t say the exact amount during the live stream, just tell me privately and I’ll transfer it to you.”
Although he didn’t earn much, his family still had some savings.
No matter how high the medical expenses were, he could grit his teeth and sell a house if needed to cover them.
Wen You Ning stuffed the red envelope back into his pocket.
“I was targeting those scammers who wanted to exploit the situation and use the dog for fame, but I voluntarily took this case, so I won’t charge a medical fee.
Take the money back.
The gifts you sent me in the live stream were already a lot.”
“Use this money to buy some good food and treats for General to help him recover quickly.”
“But…”
Shi Jinchen wanted to say something more, but Wen You Ning handed him a dish.
“Put this on the table.”
“Oh, okay.”
Following instructions like muscle memory, Shi Jinchen instinctively placed the dish on the table and even adjusted the folded table mat.
He glanced at Wen You Ning, who was busy in the kitchen, then looked down at the red envelope in his hand.
After hesitating for a moment, he quietly walked over to the sofa and sat down.
He touched the back of the sofa, then stood up and said, “Um, Teacher Wen, I have something to do, so I’ll leave for now.
Can I come back tonight to check on General?”
“Hmm? Not staying for a meal before you go?”
Wen You Ning noticed that he looked quite exhausted.
“No, I have to go now.
Next time, if there’s a chance, I’ll treat you to a meal.”
After saying that, Shi Jinchen hugged General and kissed his furry head.
“I’m leaving.”
“Woof!”
The German Shepherd watched Shi Jinchen leave, wagging its tongue happily, grinning as it saw him out the door.
Wen You Ning pulled the sheer curtains on the balcony to block direct sunlight, then picked up the German Shepherd and set it down on the floor.
She casually asked, “Why are you so happy?”
“Woof!”
‘Happy!’
‘Dad went to rent an apartment.’
“Rent an apartment? In this neighborhood?”
Wen You Ning thought to herself, No wonder the German Shepherd was so happy.
If he rented a place nearby, he could visit more often.
Otherwise, given the distance between City C and City A, every visit would take a long time.
General paralysis wouldn’t heal in a short period.
【Wow, the owner really cares.】
【He knows the treatment period is long, but instead of taking General to another doctor, he chose to stay and accompany him. The general must feel safe with him around.】
【This is so heartwarming. General is now surrounded by love.】
…
Wen Youning took a bite of the beef. “The quality of this batch of beef is pretty good.”
“Meow.”
‘Not bad, not bad.’
The little tabby cat moved closer, trying to get a bite.
The dried fish from earlier was obviously not enough.
But now, the beef was cooked and seasoned.
Wen Youning lifted the spoon slightly, avoiding the kitten’s probing paw.
“No, the seasoning is too strong. You can’t eat this.”
“Meow…” The kitten flopped down on the spot.
‘I’m starving, meow.’
“You just ate dried fish.
This morning, you already had a whole bowl of cat food, and you even stole a few bites from General. And you’re still hungry?”
Wen Youning poked its little belly.
It wasn’t as bloated as last night, but there was no way it was still hungry.
The little tabby refused to get up, acting spoiled.
Wen Youning ruffled its fluffy belly.
“Your food is still cooling. You can eat when it’s ready.”
The cat food had just been steamed, and in the summer, food took longer to cool down.
Seeing its impatience, Wen Youning lowered the air conditioner temperature by two degrees.
The food didn’t need to be completely cold just warm enough not to burn their tongues.
Failing to get a treat, the little tabby sneakily scooted forward, squinting as if dozing off, while its guilty little paw inched toward the steaming beef.
The next moment, Wen Youning caught its paw on the spot, gently pressing it down with a fingertip.
“Meow…”
“Alright, alright. Here, have a little dried fish first.” Wen Youning had no choice but to offer a small snack as a distraction.
With a dried fish in its mouth, the kitten finally settled down, giving up on its battle of wits with the food on the table and happily chewing on its treat.
Wen Youning set aside a portion of dried fish for General, but instead of placing it in a bowl, she held it in her hand.
“Come on, General, open up. Ah—”
“Woof woof!”
General, the German Shepherd, obediently opened his mouth, and Wen Youning tossed the dried fish straight in.
That way, the little tabby wouldn’t have a chance to steal from the big dog.
【Having cats at home means eating while using one hand to hold chopsticks and the other to block the cat.】
【LMAO, last time my cat jumped on the table and landed straight into my bowl of snail noodles. It was so pissed that it didn’t get on the table for half a month.】
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