In the days that followed, Ruan Xingyao spent every morning training at the police dog base and every afternoon streaming at home.
Sometimes, she would be called out unexpectedly to assist the police.
Overall, her life was quite comfortable and fulfilling.
However, Yi Wenxue, who had promised to come see her in just a few days after finishing his tasks, still hadn’t shown up.
Ruan Xingyao was starting to feel a little unhappy about it.
On her way home from the police dog base, she dialed Yi Wenxue’s number.
He must have been busy, because it took quite a while before he finally answered.
Ruan Xingyao said in a rather annoyed tone, “Seventeenth Senior Brother, you big liar!”
Hearing her say that, Yi Wenxue chuckled softly and quickly soothed her. “I’m sorry, Yaoyao, it’s my fault.”
Ruan Xingyao huffed, “Then when exactly are you coming? I really need you here.”
Yi Wenxue said, “Give me a little more time, okay?”
Ruan Xingyao pouted again but relented. “Fine, since you’re my Seventeenth Senior Brother!”
After chatting for a bit longer, Chen Yu had already parked the car downstairs, so Ruan Xingyao hung up the phone.
When she got home, Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan had already ordered lunch.
The four of them ate together, rested for a while, and then started the livestream.
“Hello everyone! Welcome to Starry’s livestream! Let’s start by drawing today’s first lucky bag!”
Soon, the first winner was drawn—a viewer with the ID “Orange Mama”, who was holding a Bernese Mountain Dog.
Both she and the dog had teary eyes.
As soon as the connection went through, “Orange Mama” leaned closer to the camera.
“Streamer Starry, please help us. I don’t know what’s wrong with my Chiazi these past few days. He’s been lying at the door all day long and won’t come back no matter how we call him. Unless we carry him in by force—like now.”
She lifted Chiazi up a little closer to the camera, his big head filling the whole screen.
“The strangest thing is, he used to love my husband the most. But recently, every time he sees my husband, he attacks him. When my husband’s asleep, Chiazi barks non-stop, and when he comes home, the dog tries to drive him out. My husband’s so scared he doesn’t even dare to come home anymore.”
【No way! Is that really a Bernese Mountain Dog? They’re not supposed to behave like that!】
【That’s really weird. Aren’t Bernese dogs known for being gentle therapy dogs? How could it be driving its owner away?】
【So strange… Let’s see what’s going on first.】
Ruan Xingyao greeted Chiazi warmly. “Hi, Chiazi! Can we have a little chat?”
Although Chiazi kept glancing toward the door, once it heard Ruan Xingyao’s voice, it obediently turned its head around.
It barked twice, sounding a little confused:
【Human, you can talk to me?】
Ruan Xingyao replied, “Yes! So, if something’s bothering you, you can tell me anything — I’ll do my best to help you!”
Chiazi immediately calmed down, its big head leaning closer to the camera.
【Human! You can really help me? Really? Really?】
Ruan Xingyao promised, “I promise I can! But first, you have to tell me what happened.”
Chiazi said:
【They lost my little master. I want them to find her and bring her back!】
The more it spoke, the sadder it sounded — even its barks were filled with grief and frustration.
【A few days ago, Dad took Sister out with him, and she never came back. I want to know how she’s doing now.】
Ruan Xingyao translated Chiazi’s words for Orange Mama.
“Orange Mama”, who had been feeling anxious, suddenly froze as if struck by lightning.
Her expression cracked in shock.
After a long silence, she finally said, “So that’s what this is about.”
She gently patted Chiazi’s head and said, “Chiazi, you misunderstood. Your sister went to school — she’s staying in the dorms, that’s why she hasn’t come home. She’ll be back in a few days.”
Chiazi clearly didn’t understand what “school” meant.
It tilted its head and barked anxiously at “Orange Mama”.
【Really? Sister wasn’t lost?】 it asked.
Ruan Xingyao relayed Chiazi’s question to “Orange Mama”.
“Orange Mama” couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. “It’s true, Chiazi. How could Mom ever lie to you? Just wait one more day, okay? Tomorrow night, your sister will be home.”
At that, Chiazi barked twice — finally convinced, at least for now.
【Hahahahaha! I knew it! Our little Dr. Bernese wouldn’t just change personality out of nowhere — he thought his little master was missing! Totally makes sense!】
【Aww, he was just worried! What a good boy!】
【But how old is this little master anyway? Why is she living at school? Judging by Chiazi’s reaction, it must be their first time apart.】
Seeing that comment, “Orange Mama” replied, “My daughter’s in high school now. She’s never lived on campus before, but she got into the best high school in our city this year. It’s a full-boarding school, so she has to stay there. We didn’t have a choice.”
In truth, she was worried sick inside.
Her pampered daughter was living at school for the first time, and she couldn’t stop fretting about her.
These past few days, she’d practically cried every day — not just out of worry for Chiazi, but even more for her daughter.
【Wow! I think I know which school that is! It’s probably here in our city. If she got into that school, she’s basically guaranteed a spot in a top university — a total genius girl!】
【That’s amazing! I can’t even imagine how happy I’d be if my daughter were like that!】
【Looking back at my own kid, who still hasn’t finished their summer homework… I swear, I feel murderous right now.】
【Hey, hey, calm down! No need for that! Not everyone’s cut out for academics — talent matters, and pushing too hard won’t help. As long as they grow up safe and healthy, that’s already a blessing!】
【By the way, has school already started? My little sister’s still home.】
“Orange Mama” replied, “School hasn’t officially started yet. My daughter’s school just began military training a week early — that’s why she went before everyone else.”
【Ah, that explains it. Schools really do differ — I didn’t get into a top university, clearly because my school started too late.】
The chat exploded into laughter.
After a few more comforting words to Chiazi, Ruan Xingyao ended the call.
“Alright! Now let’s draw our second lucky gift bag. Let’s see who today’s next little sweetheart will be!” she said with a bright smile.
While waiting for the results, someone commented:
【Is it just me, or have I gotten too spoiled by Starry’s streams? Lately they’ve been kind of bland — just small, everyday stuff. I miss the old thrilling, heart-pounding ones!】
— The end of the Chapter–
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