Chapter 42: Come and live stream!

Chen Yao was typing furiously in the group chat, even so angry that she directly sent a voice message.

Han Shuangshuang opened and listened to it, quickly turning down the volume.

This matter is indeed too infuriating. 

Originally, it was a matter between us and the other party, but a third party insisted on butting in.

So the previous strategy of pretending to be dead no longer works. 

The situation is escalating, and they must find a way to resolve it.

In the small group of three, everyone is brainstorming, but there are risks involved.

Xiao Man leaned over to Han Shuangshuang and watched their chat, thinking they were blind to the obvious—how could they forget her, the real protagonist?

The current situation is unclear for everyone. 

A dog is not like a lost child whose identity can be confirmed with a DNA test.

Things like vaccination certificates and purchase proofs are all superficial; they can only prove that they did buy a Husky at some point. 

And as for photos? 

There are dogs that look alike.

So the other party actually has no concrete evidence to claim the dog back. 

According to them, their dog “Xiao Guai” has been lost for years, and it’s unlikely that surveillance footage would help. 

Now it all comes down to who can stir up more public opinion and gain more support.

If Han Shuangshuang’s side just pretends to be dead, the other party can’t take Xiao Bai away. 

But the problem is that if the issue in the public opinion arena isn’t resolved, it might affect the future of this account and its commercial value. 

So it must be resolved in a perfect way to calm the public opinion.

Seeing Han Shuangshuang almost crying out of worry, Xiao Man barked twice.

Han Shuangshuang looked at her and instinctively patted her back to comfort her, saying, 

“Don’t worry, Xiao Bai. I won’t let anyone take you away!”

Xiao Man was frustrated that she couldn’t speak and that Han Shuangshuang couldn’t understand her true intentions.

Finally, after the three people’s discussion temporarily came to a pause, Han Shuangshuang went to the bathroom to take a shower. 

Xiao Man quickly opened the wardrobe, took out her phone, unlocked it, sent a message to Zhou Jiang, and then deleted the message.

Soon, after Han Shuangshuang finished her shower and came out, the small group chat had new ideas. 

At this time, Han Shuangshuang unexpectedly found that Zhou Jiang had sent her a message, asking if she was available for a video call now.

After replying, Han Shuangshuang immediately received a video call from Zhou Jiang. 

From the background, it could be seen that the other party was sitting on the toilet in the bathroom.

Zhou Jiang whispered, “Shuangshuang, I’ve seen that someone is trying to claim Xiao Bai. I have an idea here, I don’t know if it will work, but let me give it to you.”

Han Shuangshuang, who was troubled, immediately said upon hearing this, 

“Sister Zhou Jiang, please go ahead!”

Zhou Jiang said, “No matter what either side says now, it’s a case of each saying their own side is right. The real key lies with Xiao Bai. You might as well do a live stream and meet that person offline. Let the netizens see Xiao Bai’s attitude, and that will be enough to calm the public opinion.”

Han Shuangshuang’s eyes lit up: “Indeed, thank you, Sister Zhou Jiang!”

Zhou Jiang glanced subtly at Xiao Man in the video. 

This idea is good, but if it weren’t for the “dog” itself suggesting it, no one would dare to bet on what might happen during the live stream.

Zhou Jiang said, “Xiao Bai is particularly smart, and I can see that it is very close to you. You have to trust it; it won’t let you down.”

After the video call ended, Han Shuangshuang immediately shared this method in the group chat. 

Chen Yao and Su Mingxuan both thought it was indeed a good idea, but then Chen Yao asked again, 

“Xiao Han, can you guarantee that Xiao Bai won’t act up during the live stream?”

Recalling what Zhou Jiang said before ending the video call, Han Shuangshuang confidently sent a voice message: 

“I trust Xiao Bai!”

Chen Yao thought about the almost eerie human-like intelligence that Xiao Bai had shown in the past and felt that she should trust it.

Chen Yao said, “Then there’s no time to waste. We’ll release the video tonight. Get ready.”

Han Shuangshuang quickly changed into clothes suitable for appearing on camera, but she didn’t put on any makeup. 

In a short while, Chen Yao wrote the content they should say and posted it in the group chat for everyone to review and see if there were any changes needed. 

After some minor modifications, Han Shuangshuang practiced and memorized the speech. 

She couldn’t appear to be reading from a script in front of the camera.

In the evening, when netizens are most active, some people who followed the “Xiao Bai and Her Sister” account suddenly saw a new video.

In the video, “Xiao Bai’s Sister” was hugging Xiao Bai and said to the camera, 

“Many friends may have known that recently someone claimed that Xiao Bai is their lost dog, and some sinister Douyin users helped to forward the message.”

“In fact, there have been many such videos before, with many people claiming that Xiao Bai is their lost dog, and I didn’t pay attention to them. But this time it’s too much, and I have to come out and explain.”

Xiao Bai’s sister paused for a moment and then said, 

“Xiao Bai is indeed a stray dog that I picked up. I also made money because of it, so I’m very grateful to Xiao Bai. My family is very unhappy. I think friends who have been following me for a long time also know that my so-called family came to ask me for money not long ago.”

“For me, Xiao Bai can completely understand what I’m saying and will comfort me when I’m sad. Its company makes me feel that I’m not alone. It is my family, and I won’t just hand it over to anyone. No one can be better to it than I am.”

She looked into the camera with a determined gaze, as if looking at someone through the lens: 

“I can’t confirm whether you are Xiao Bai’s former owner or a stranger who wants to take it away because you are envious of Xiao Bai’s fans. I regard Xiao Bai as my family, so I will respect Xiao Bai’s own decision.”

“If you agree with this point, then let’s meet at the entrance of Xingcheng Building at 10 a.m. tomorrow. I will do a live broadcast.”

The video ended here, and the comments in the comment section were increasing at a very fast speed.

Netizens who had been following Xiao Bai’s journey naturally hoped that Xiao Bai would still be with Xiao Bai’s sister. 

They had seen Xiao Bai transform from a pitiful, skinny stray dog with all its fur shaved off to its current plump appearance. 

Just by looking at its appearance, it was clear that it was well taken care of.

People on the side of the man with the ID name “Xiao Guai’s Dad” were saying that Xiao Bai’s sister had stolen someone else’s dog and should return it. 

It’s unknown how many of them were paid commentators.

And more onlookers attracted by the dog dispute would naturally take Han Shuangshuang’s side first.

The words she spoke in the video were also carefully thought out. 

First, she honestly admitted that Xiao Bai had helped her make a lot of money, and this kind of honesty could win the favor of onlookers. 

Then she explained the importance of Xiao Bai to her with her own family situation, thus showing her determination not to let Xiao Bai leave her. 

But then she said she would let Xiao Bai make its own choice, which made it seem like she truly loved Xiao Bai.

Chen Yao mentioned Han Shuangshuang in the small group: 

“Good, the current tendency of comments in the comment section is within expectations. You must hold back and not reply to any. Wait until tomorrow.”

Han Shuangshuang replied affirmatively.

She was very nervous. 

She felt that the other party might really be Xiao Bai’s former owner, and perhaps Xiao Bai would really follow the other party tomorrow?

The video quickly went viral, and soon “Xiao Guai’s Dad” also posted a response video. 

In it, he said with tears in his voice, 

“I know I have been absent from Xiao Bai’s life for too long, and it may not recognize me tomorrow, but that’s okay. I just want to see it and see how it is doing.”

Xiao Man thought that the other party must have also been guided by someone experienced, so they had laid the groundwork in advance.

If “Xiao Bai” doesn’t pay attention to him tomorrow, it can only mean that it has forgotten him due to the long time apart, not that it is not “Xiao Guai.” 

Even so, he is willing to keep the appointment, which shows his love for Xiao Guai.

According to the dog persona that “Xiao Bai” has always projected, it has a very gentle character, has saved people multiple times, is human-like, and almost never barks at people.

So the worst-case scenario that “Xiao Guai’s Dad” could think of is that it would completely ignore him.

But with this video in advance, even after the live broadcast, Han Shuangshuang would not be able to completely shake off the label of “stealing someone else’s dog.” 

The account would be in trouble in the future, and perhaps in the end, they would have to negotiate with the other party to “return” the dog, which might bring some benefits.

It can only be said that the other party was quite imaginative.

However, his luck was not good, because there was a “person” inside this dog’s body, and his schemes would ultimately fail.

Han Shuangshuang did not sleep well that night and even dreamed that Xiao Bai was taken away by someone. 

She looked terrible when she got up early.

Xiao Man, on the other hand, slept very well and happily ran around Han Shuangshuang.

Han Shuangshuang sighed, “Xiao Bai, are you still silly and happy? Do you know what you will face today?”

Xiao Man barked twice. 

Of course, she knew that today would be the day when her acting skills would be fully displayed!

Han Shuangshuang rubbed Xiao Bai’s head, put away her worried feelings, and took Xiao Bai to work.

The office was already full of people. 

Many colleagues had already shown concern for Han Shuangshuang and Xiao Bai last night, and they all came over to comfort her at this time.

“Xiao Bai is so smart; it must know who is best to follow!”

“I think someone is guiding the other party. That response video is very scheming.”

“If only Xiao Bai could bite him, that would prove they are incompatible!”

“Forget it, we are going to live stream later. Xiao Bai can’t bite someone in public.”

The colleagues were talking all at once, making Han Shuangshuang even more nervous.

Chen Yao said, “Alright, alright, everyone be quiet! Who can help me prepare the live streaming equipment?”

Xingcheng Building is the building where their company is located, and the live streaming equipment can be moved down from upstairs directly.

The colleagues were all worried that Xiao Bai would be taken away, and they were all very proactive.

At half past nine, Director Zhong came over and showed concern. 

Their response plan had also been approved by Director Zhong. 

As long as their response was not too outrageous, he wouldn’t say much.

At five past ten, the live broadcast began. 

Han Shuangshuang stood in front of the building, holding Xiao Bai’s leash.

Thanks to the hype last night, as soon as the live broadcast started today, the chat messages were very lively. 

Chen Yao also noticed that “Xiao Guai’s Dad” had also started a live broadcast on their side.

They had already gotten out of the car and were walking over.

Some netizens were going back and forth between the two sides, reporting how many steps were left before the two parties would meet.

In fact, everyone loves a good show. 

Besides the online onlookers, there were also some people who lived nearby and didn’t have to work, who actually came to the scene to watch. 

Fortunately, there were not many people, only five or six, so there was no congestion.

Finally, “Xiao Guai’s Dad” arrived. 

There were also quite a few people on his side, including his daughter who appeared in his video, the sarcastic pet blogger who helped him forward the message, and some other people he didn’t recognize, a total of seven or eight people.

When the two sides met, the comments in the chat messages instantly flooded the screen.

“Randomly ignited!”

“Passionate live streamer!”

“Who will Xiao Bai choose?”

“So many people”

It was exactly ten o’clock in the morning, and neither side was late.

Xiao Guai’s dad’s daughter was the first to move. 

She quickly walked up, shouting, “Xiao Guai, Xiao Guai, I miss you so much!”

Xiao Man keenly sensed that it was Xiao Guai’s dad who gave his daughter a little push, which made her rush over. 

How vicious! 

Using his daughter as the vanguard, if anything happened to her, he could even claim that Han Shuangshuang instigated it.

Xiao Man twitched her nose, and the scent of the middle-aged man up ahead wafted over with the wind, filling her with an intense sense of fear and loathing in an instant.

She suddenly realized that this was an instinctive reaction of the dog’s body she inhabited. 

Such a strong reaction indicated how much psychological trauma Xiao Guai’s dad had inflicted on Xiao Guai when he raised her.

So she couldn’t be blamed for not holding back!