Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“See over there. These are the stray dogs.”
Besides the artificial woods, Zhang Zian said as he used a fan to fan himself. He used his other finger to point towards an open space where the dogs are resting. This was to indicate to suspect Y as to where to look.
Suspect Y is wearing a combination of convenient clothes, cotton short-sleeved shirt, and cotton denim shorts today. She first took the bus to the nearest station, and then came by riding a shared bicycle. The weather was hot, and she sweated a lot coming here.
She glanced resentfully at Zhang Zian…The fan in his hand. In her heart, she thought that he is very ungentlemanly. She was the one that was so hot till she was sweating. He didn’t offer to fan her, but at least he should take the initiative and loan her the fan isn’t it?
Zhang Zian pretended not to understand. To him, she decided to ride a bicycle. She cannot have that and also want to be comfortable. Is that wanting all the good things for oneself?
“So many…they are all stray dogs?”
When suspect Y saw the number of dogs, she couldn’t help but be surprised. This is because, in her previous imagination, the so-called “herd” of stray dogs might be as many as twenty or thirty, but in front of her eyes were full of stray dogs. The number is far beyond her imagination, which almost makes her think that this is a breeding base for dogs.
“Let’s go forward and take a closer look.”
Zhang Zian gestured her, but she hesitated to follow.
“There are so many dogs, will there be any danger?”
She dared to stand naked in the downtown area and allow hundreds of people to watch her but did not dare to take a step closer to the dogs. She instinctively stood next to the Wuling Hong Guang MPV, as if she might hide in the car at any time, a car that runs on gasoline. Something that she hates.
“It’s okay, although they are all stray dogs, even pirates have a code. They are…atypical stray dogs that are entirely self-reliant,” Zhang Zian explained.
“Sold reliant?”
“Well, they’ll pick up empty bottles. When they pick up more, I’ll sell them and buy dog food to feed them.”
“What?”
Suspect Y couldn’t believe her ears.
“Dogs are very well trained, especially this group of stray dogs. With a little guidance, they will imitate the behavior of their leaders and eventually form a conditioned reflex-although they are not clear about the logic, they understand that empty bottles can be replaced with something that they can eat. To them, that’s enough.”
Zhang Zian confided some details to her, albeit a half-truth. In the long run, he still hopes that someone can share his pressure of feeding them. Although it is the hot summer now, time always passes quickly. Autumn will come and then go. Come winter, and he will have limited energy. It would be great if she could help the stray dogs find a place to stay.
He led by example and walked towards the dog herd. The stray dogs have long been accustomed to his existence, and now, unless it is the usual mealtime, there is little to no response to his arrival.
Little White had already discussed it with him in advance, ran to the other side of the road first, picked up an empty bottle, and brought it back here.
The other dogs learned to do it in an orderly manner as well. They ran to the dump to fetch an empty bottle and then lay back in the shade again, sticking their tongues out to rest.
Suspect Y is stunned. Is this really a group of stray dogs?
She had long suspected that he was the pet shop owner who trained cats to dance. Seeing this scene, she was even more convinced of her suspicion-although he said it lightly, why couldn’t other people do what he did?
“I must remind you that it is best not to spread the word of what you are seeing. Otherwise, it will be known by others. When that happens, I don’t know what kind of reaction it will be. I heard that there are so many dogs here, which may attract some stray animal management centers. Maybe it will lead to people who are looking to cause mischief, do you understand?” Zhang Zian said.
If he was replaced by someone else, he would not dare to let the other party see the complete process of stray dogs without them completely knowing each other. However, for this extreme environmental and animal protection supporter, he felt that she would not publicize it. This is because that would cause trouble to these stray dogs, something she would probably object to.
Sure enough, after a little hesitation, she nodded firmly, “I see, I won’t tell anyone.”
Zhang Zian and Little White glanced at each other and nodded secretly.
“Come here, come over and try it. They won’t bite you.” He waved her forward again.
She decided to build up her courage and carefully approached step by step. She watched the reaction of the stray dogs with horror at each step. As with each step, she got closer. The closer she gets, the more intense the food rancidity and odor of feces poured into her nose, which forced her to hold back her nausea. She covered her nose and breathed through her mouth, reminding herself in her heart that the next time she comes, she must prepare a mask. However, it’s hard to wear a mask on such a hot day.
Zhang Zian and Little White have practiced with the dogs in advance, asking all dogs never to get up suddenly or bark loudly, so as not to scare her. This is not to mention that, for a woman like her, it would be tough. Even when Zhang Zian first came, he was almost scared to death.
She wasn’t a timid person. When she walked over to the dog group and saw that they didn’t react too fiercely, her courage became bigger and bigger, and she tried to squat down and stroke the head of a stray dog.
The dog was a little stressed and agitated, and often thought of getting up, but was glared down by Little White and lay down obediently.
Howling…
A few fluffy little dogs chased each other happily and ran not far away from her feet. These little dogs were the group that was just born when Zhang Zian had just arrived at the rubbish dump. Now is the time when they are the most naughty.
Suspect Y was attracted by these cute little puppies and bent down to squat, hugging them one by one. Compared to big dogs, little puppies are not dirty and have no odor.
While she was playing with the little puppies, Zhang Zian whispered to Little White, “Are you sure you are not going to the United States with us?”
Little White stared silently toward the east sea. The other side of the sea was the United States.
“I want to go, but they need me more here, and I can’t leave yet.” It regretfully shook its head, “If there is a chance in the future…”
Zhang Zian nodded and comforted. “It doesn’t matter. There is definitely a chance. We just went to Los Angeles last year. This time, we head to San Francisco, which is not far from Los Angeles. When these stray dogs have settled down completely, there will definitely be opportunities to go to the United States. I also have a partnership with a cat house in Los Angeles. When the weather is cooler, I plan to visit them to train a new batch of puppet cats.”
“Okay,” Little White stretched out a front paw, “I wish you all the best.”
“Thank you.” Zhang Zian crouched down and shook its claws. “I shouldn’t go too long… During the time I am away, you need to be extra careful not to let the stray dogs eat that American dog food.”
Little White stared at him, “This time, you decided to go to the United States, has it something to do with that dog food?”
“How do I say it…I have no evidence, but my gut tells me that I must go to America in person before everything becomes too late…”
Zhang Zian sighed.
