Chapter 51: Flipping Cards for Prizes

Sirens wailed through the night sky as police cars arrived in succession, escorting the criminals who had opened the illegal dog-fighting ring, as well as the gamblers involved in the betting and the assault on police officers, into their vehicles.

Meng Xiaokai contacted the Yunjing Animal Protection Organization. Staff arrived quickly to take the victimized dogs away from the chaotic scene for medical treatment.

On the way to the city center, Jiang Yuan suddenly thought of the boy who had lost his beloved pet last night and took out her phone to send him a WeChat message.

[Your Xiao Zhi might be saved. Come to the Shun'an District Animal Protection Organization.]

At that moment, Ning Jianian was lying on his sofa watching videos of Xiao Zhi, his eyes filled with sorrow.

Suddenly, a WeChat notification popped up.

Ning Jianian clicked on it casually, and upon seeing the content, he sat up abruptly like a leaping carp.

"Xiao Zhi!" he cried out in shock.

Brother Liu thought he was wailing again, only to see him slip on his slippers, grab his jacket, and rush out the door.

"A-Nian, where are you going?" Brother Liu immediately rushed forward to stop him.

Urgency was written across Ning Jianian's exquisite and beautiful features. "Brother Liu, I have to go find Xiao Zhi!"

Brother Liu frowned deeply and said in exasperation, "Looking for Xiao Zhi again? You..."

"This time it's for real." A glimmer of hope rose in Ning Jianian's heart. "Someone told me Xiao Zhi might be at the Animal Protection Organization."

"Who told you?" Brother Liu asked warily.

**

Having endured brutal abuse, the dogs were exceptionally agitated. When medical staff attempted to clean their wounds, most of the dogs exhibited stress reactions.

A young male caregiver let out a startled cry, instinctively shrinking back, nearly being scratched by the sharp claws of a tabby dog.

Jiang Yuan was searching for Danzai and the others. Hearing the commotion, she stepped forward and asked, "Are you okay?"

"This dog is too fierce." The young caregiver pulled his hand back, still shaken. "I'm actually a bit afraid to treat its wounds."

Jiang Yuan's gaze fell upon the tabby dog, which was gnashing its teeth with hostility. She said softly, "How about letting me try to communicate with it?"

The young caregiver looked at her in surprise. "Aren't you afraid? And how do you even communicate with it?"

"I'll try." Jiang Yuan looked at the tabby and slowly extended her palm, softening her tone. "Don't be afraid, Little Tabby. We are here to help you. The bad people who bullied you have been caught."

Hearing this, the young caregiver couldn't help but curl his lip.

He thought to himself that he had just said those exact words several times, yet the tabby was still trying to attack him.

However, in the next second, something unexpected happened.

The tabby sensed the kindness in Jiang Yuan, and its agitated emotions gradually calmed down. Its eyes were no longer as fierce as before.

"Human girl, I remember you. You were the one who let us out just now."

The young caregiver's eyes widened in disbelief.

No way, it actually worked?

Does this tabby dog care about looks?

Does it like pretty ladies?

"You have a great memory." The corners of Jiang Yuan's lips curled up slightly as she placed her palm on the tabby's head, gently stroking its fur.

In a short while, the ferocious beast turned into a well-behaved "Hajimi" under Jiang Yuan's soothing.

It let out a "woof": "Thank you for saving us."

Jiang Yuan's eyes curved into crescents. "Everyone saved you together. This human brother wants to help clean your wounds so you can recover quickly. Can you cooperate a little?"

The tabby nodded. "I understand."

"I've talked to him," Jiang Yuan said, turning back to the caregiver. "You can continue cleaning his wounds."

As soon as she finished speaking, the tabby proactively lay down on the grooming table.

The caregiver was stunned.

Being pretty really does work!

Jiang Yuan continued her search for Danzai and the others.

Suddenly, a small black dog rushed up to her, barking excitedly, "Yuan Yuan!"

Jiang Yuan recognized it instantly and said with pleasant surprise, "Bubu? Did you find Danhuang?"

"I found him, but the humans took him away again. I wanted to see him, but the humans wouldn't let me," Bubu said, sounding somewhat aggrieved toward the end.

Jiang Yuan rubbed its head. "I'll go and talk to them for you."

"Okay, thank you, Yuan Yuan!" Bubu said gratefully.

Jiang Yuan led Bubu through the medical rooms one by one, finally finding the battered Danhuang in one of them. It was lying weakly on the grooming table with its eyes closed, its breathing shallow and labored, a heartbreaking sight.

Bubu barked excitedly, "Wife! Wife! I missed you so much! Are you okay?"

The caregiver in charge of Danhuang was a woman in her forties. Hearing Bubu's shouting, she gave Jiang Yuan an annoyed look. "Take your dog away quickly."

Facing the dismissal, Jiang Yuan explained politely, "Sister, Bubu is Danhuang's partner. He has been looking for Danhuang for a long time. Can you let him stay with Danhuang?"

Danhuang slowly opened its eyes and let out a whimper. "Bubu, Yuan Yuan..."

Hearing Danhuang seemingly responding, Sister Zhang asked in surprise, "They are partners?"

Jiang Yuan nodded. "Yes."

Sister Zhang hesitated. "But him being here will interfere with me treating Danhuang's wounds."

"I won't!" Bubu quickly barked to express its stance. "I'll be very good, I won't disturb you!"

After saying that, it sat down obediently.

Jiang Yuan relayed Bubu's words to Sister Zhang. "Bubu says..."

After listening, Sister Zhang thought she was joking. "Bubu can't talk."

Jiang Yuan smiled but did not argue.

She looked at Bubu, who was staring intently at his "wife." "Bubu, don't run around here. I'm going to find Danzai."

Bubu barked, "Yuan Yuan, I know."

Jiang Yuan successfully found Danzai.

The little guy's ears were drooping as he asked despondently, "Yuan Yuan, will we never be able to go back after this?"

Jiang Yuan pursed her lips, her brow furrowed tightly, momentarily unsure how to answer.

In the next instant, Danzai became lively again, looking at her expectantly. "Yuan Yuan, will you come to visit us often?"

Jiang Yuan knelt in front of Danzai and nodded with a solemn expression. "I will."

Danzai and the others had helped her many times; she had remembered it since the night she met Qiaoqiao.

If she had the ability, she truly wanted to keep them by her side.

But reality would not allow it.

Jiang Yuan's heart was filled with emotion—when would she finally make enough money to buy a huge villa and raise many, many small animals?

Danzai leaned forward, proactively rubbing its head against Jiang Yuan for the first time. "Yuan Yuan, thank you!"

[System 009: Congratulations, Miss Jiang, on completing the mission "Harvest the Gratitude of Ten Animals." You have obtained two random lucky draw opportunities.]

Jiang Yuan's eyes lit up, and she asked impatiently, "009, can I draw now?"

[System 009: Yes, the lucky draw channel is open.]

A virtual light screen appeared before Jiang Yuan, displaying a card-flipping interface.

Nine golden cards were scattered, and she used her mind to select the start of the flip.

The chosen golden card glowed and slowly enlarged.

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