Chapter 8: Who Could Believe This?

Chapter 8: Who Could Believe This?

Jiang Shiyan understood their meaning instantly; it seemed they still didn't believe her.

However, as police officers, maintaining suspicion toward all abnormal behavior was their instinct. It was precisely because of this intuition and vigilance that they could reduce the occurrence of many crimes and maintain social peace.

Jiang Shiyan cooperated fully: "No problem."

Xiao Jiu remained at the pet hospital. Its handler had opened a room in the adjacent hotel to make it easier to take care of Xiao Jiu.

After the police left, Jiang Yiheng pulled Jiang Shiyan into a room upstairs, closed the door, and looked at her with a serious expression: "Yanyan, tell me the truth. How do you know all this?"

"Xiao Jiu really told me," Jiang Shiyan explained earnestly. "I can understand them when they talk."

Jiang Yiheng raised his hand to feel Jiang Shiyan's forehead, then felt his own, muttering, "No fever."

Jiang Shiyan said with a grin, "Brother, how about you go wander on a deserted island for a month? Maybe you'll awaken the ability to communicate with animals just like me."

"Get lost!" Jiang Yiheng rolled his eyes at his younger sister. "Are you trying to kill me so you can inherit my pet hospital?"

"You caught me," Jiang Shiyan chuckled.

Jiang Yiheng made a swipe at her, but Jiang Shiyan dodged it.

"Alright, stop fooling around, I'm talking business!" Jiang Yiheng barked. "Even if I believe you, the police don't. So, from now on, you might have been placed on the police's surveillance list. Do you realize that?"

"If you are upright, you don't fear a crooked shadow. Brother, don't worry. I believe the people's police won't wrong a good person," Jiang Shiyan said, not worried at all.

"Fine, fine, you're right." Jiang Yiheng was too lazy to argue further.

When it came time for the night shift at the pet hospital, it was Jiang Shiyan's turn tonight. Although Jiang Yiheng didn't want it to be this way, in order to clear his sister's name, he actively cooperated with the police operation.

Xiao Jiu's handler was also keeping watch with Jiang Shiyan.

With the two people Xiao Jiu liked most accompanying it, its tail never stopped wagging. Meanwhile, taking advantage of her brother's absence, Jiang Shiyan let out all the cats and dogs being boarded at the hospital.

To everyone's surprise, these cats and dogs got along quite harmoniously. There were no fights or brawls, and they didn't even go to snatch the toys off the racks, which greatly surprised Handler Zhou, who was a police dog trainer.

However, something even more shocking occurred.

After midnight, Jiang Shiyan came out carrying food bowls: "Come, come, come, it's snack time! Line up one by one, no pushing! If you don't listen, you'll be locked up as punishment!"

Whether they were cats or dogs, they all sat obediently on the floor one by one. Even Xiao Jiu sat in front of Handler Zhou on one hind leg, its eyes staring longingly at Jiang Shiyan.

Jiang Shiyan gave them treats one by one—all small meat jerky. The big dogs got two pieces, the small dogs got one, and the cats got half a can. Even the small animals that were temporarily isolated due to illness had their share.

The harmonious scene even made Handler Zhou think for a moment that he was dreaming.

"Can you really communicate with them without any barriers?" Handler Zhou couldn't help but ask Jiang Shiyan.

"Really," Jiang Shiyan looked at him innocently. "I said it during the day, but none of you believed me."

Handler Zhou: "..."

Who could believe this?

"Maybe it's because I was born with strong pet affinity, and since I've experienced a brush with death, maybe Heaven is compensating me," Jiang Shiyan teased.

Once the little animals had eaten and drunk their fill, they all obediently and proactively returned to their cages. Those who couldn't jump up were helped by Jiang Shiyan.

"Instructor Zhou, I'm sorry you have to sleep in the lobby. The folding bed is a bit small..." Jiang Shiyan said sheepishly.

"It's fine." Handler Zhou shook his head. He was from a military background and didn't mind.

Jiang Shiyan went upstairs, where there was a small partitioned area with a single bed.

Handler Zhou held Xiao Jiu in his arms and whispered, "Xiao Jiu, can she really understand you?"

"Woof!"

Xiao Jiu barked.

Handler Zhou looked toward the stairs, lost in thought. If this young girl truly possessed such a talent, it couldn't be wasted on a small pet hospital.

Once this matter was over, if this girl passed their tests, he would definitely report her situation to the organization!

The country never lacked people, but it always lacked various kinds of talent, and a girl like this was undoubtedly a very special kind of talent.

...

To prevent the Jiang couple from worrying, Jiang Shiyan lied and said she was going to another city for a few days of study. Jiang Yiheng and the entire pet hospital helped cover for her. At night, Jiang Shiyan would chat with her mother via video calls, and even a female police officer dressed in plain clothes pretended to be a veterinarian. Everything appeared perfectly normal.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the operation arrived.

Because Xiao Jiu had difficulty walking, it was strapped to the front of Handler Zhou with a carrier. The female officer also helped Jiang Shiyan put on a bulletproof vest, which was then covered by an inconspicuous jacket.

"Are you scared?" the female officer asked Jiang Shiyan.

"Yes," Jiang Shiyan told the truth, her tone tinged with nervousness and a hint of anticipation. "I've only seen scenes like this on TV before; I didn't expect to experience it myself one day. It's a pity I can't post it on Moments, otherwise they'll definitely be jealous of me."

The female officer chuckled. After confirming that all her gear was properly worn, she repeatedly instructed her on various precautions.

After extensive investigation, the police had confirmed that the human trafficking gang they were looking for was indeed hiding in that remote village Jiang Shiyan had mentioned. Originally, they had not planned to bring Jiang Shiyan along on this secret operation, but her ability to communicate with animals was exactly what they needed. After repeated discussions, they finally decided to take the risk and bring her along.

Of course, she stayed with the backup unit; the actual arrest operation could not involve a "living target" like her.

Following the jolting vehicle into the mountains, the group found a hidden spot that was just right for observing the criminal hideout through binoculars and set up camp. As the other police officers were making preparations, Jiang Shiyan observed the surroundings. While they were busy, she imitated bird calls, and in a short while, she attracted two small birds.

[Are you a human? How can you mimic our voices?]

[Your voice sounds so good!]

The small birds chirped away.

Jiang Shiyan stroked their heads and whispered, "Could you do me a favor?"

[Wow, you can understand us!]

[Sure, sure! What kind of help do you need?]

Jiang Shiyan described the abandoned courtyard to them. Worried they might mistake it for another one, since there were many similar abandoned courtyards in the village, she borrowed a photo from a police officer and pointed to the courtyard in the picture.

The small birds tilted their heads and looked closely at the photo.

"Once you find the courtyard, count how many people there are, and then tell me roughly where they are hiding, okay?"

The two birds rubbed against Jiang Shiyan's palm, flapped their wings, and flew away.

When Jiang Shiyan looked up again, a pair of sharp eyes were staring at her, full of scrutiny. The pressure unique to a soldier washed over her, scaring Jiang Shiyan so much that she didn't dare move, feeling inexplicably guilty: "Captain Yan, is... is something wrong?"

As for the reason for her guilt, it was a bit hard to put into words.