Chapter 15 She was holding the dog, he was holding her

[Lazy Fish: @HappyFish, I saw Yu Meili's account on Lizhi Video, it looks a bit like yours? I remember you said you were becoming a pet blogger.]

[Darling: That's right, it's her, my little Bi, isn't she cute?]

[Handsome Fish: They all have the surname Yu, how did it become yours?]

[Lazy Fish: Le Fish, you're amazing! Your newly created account already has so many followers and ads. Looks like you have the Blogger's Holy Body, haha. I've seen it all here.]

[Leyuyu: Yes, it's me, haha, Xiaobi is super cute! @Diaoyuyu, my beautiful comrade is already mine, and you're not coming back!]

The group chat gets lively again on weekends.

[Darling: I'm busy, busy looking at handsome guys!]

[Meiyuyu: I want to see handsome guys too! Where can I watch them? Is it that super hot guy from last time?]

[Darling: Yeah, who else could it be but him? I can't find anyone more handsome in the entertainment industry! I'll send you the link, it's from the latest season, it's so funny hahaha, the handsome guy himself is super sarcastic.]

As soon as Yu Yue refreshed the page, a shared message popped up in the group chat, a link to a certain variety show.

When she looked, she saw that it was indeed the show Xin Qi was in. The first season was a bit of a hit, so the second season naturally attracted more attention. The production team seemed to have the confidence to invite even bigger stars to help out, so the viewership of the second season was going to double. That guy was really going to be a hit.

Not to mention Lin Shiya recommending it in her group, she even came across a lot of memes and famous scenes from this variety show while browsing videos today, many of which were by Xin Qi.

His persona on screen was cool, aloof, and sarcastic, a master of dry humor, which, combined with his face, contributed significantly to the viewership ratings.

No wonder she said no one offered him roles as the second or third male lead, and that he wasn't even in the same league as other male celebrities in the entertainment industry. When he stood there, even she could barely see anyone else around him. And that's even more true for those who are completely captivated by his face.

Perhaps, he will soon get the chance to play the male lead he has always dreamed of, become a real A-list star, and go to another, higher world that is completely different from hers.

At that point, he might not walk the dog with her in the neighborhood anymore.

Thinking this, Yu Yue couldn't help but feel a faint sense of loss, a feeling that came from nowhere, just inexplicable disappointment.

Perhaps she's been too sentimental lately.

Yu Yue finished making today's video, uploaded it to the platform, and then turned off her computer.

After a period of rapid growth, her fan base has gradually stabilized.

Every day, the videos are a testament to and record of the revolutionary friendship between Comrade Yu Meili and Comrade Xin Kaixin. There are stories of Comrade Kaixin stealing snacks and toys from her own home behind her back, and Comrade Meili taking her takeout and giving it to her friend's dog. There was even an instance where the two of them ate each other's fresh, hot poop, which was absolutely shocking.

Yu Yue was utterly devastated when she saw that scene, while netizens were naturally overjoyed.

Of course, Xin Qi was also devastated at the time, and when she got back, she beat Xin Kaixin up.

However, in Yu Yue's videos, she edits out any shots or sounds of him accidentally appearing on camera, leaving only the image of a kind-hearted but unlucky neighbor who took in Xin Kaixin.

While recording the video, Yu Yue would specifically remind the other person of something. Although she knew that if Xin Xiaoqi was included in the video and recognized by netizens, her account might take off, and the two could also collaborate to create hype and increase their popularity.

But neither she nor the other party would do that.

Yu Yue understands him just as he understands her.

Ten years have passed, and it seems like a lot has changed, yet nothing has changed at all.

She is still her, and he is still him.

It's often said that the one who understands you best is your enemy.

She thought, the same goes for her mortal enemies.

So when Yu Yue discovered that her boyfriend had left without saying goodbye at the start of the third year of school, she was the one in the class who couldn't accept it the most.

Even now, so many years later, she finds herself still holding a grudge.

But the person absolutely refused to say.

Yu Yue vowed that she would get to the bottom of things before the other party completely left, otherwise she would keep it stuck in her heart, unable to let it go.

In the evening, it was time to take the dog out for a walk again. Little Bi was already wagging its tail and running over, circling around her feet to remind her that it was time to go out.

Yu Yue got up, changed into a comfortable set of sportswear, put a rope on Xiao Bi, and went out.

As usual, she took her dog to the central garden of the community, which was the place where Meili and Kaixin loved to play.

Yu Yue arrived first today, so she let Xiao Bi into the green belt, to the spot it usually marks, and it started to pee.

I don't know if it's because of her good friend dog's guidance, but Xiao Bi has now learned to go to the toilet at fixed times and places, which saves her a lot of trouble.

It's also possible that Meili has grown up and become more sensible; besides having more energy, she has become much more obedient.

Indeed, Comrade Yu Meili is a good example.

"Little girl, little girl!" Just then, an older woman rushed over, clutching her stomach in pain, her back hunched, pleading for help, "Oh dear, I'm about to die! I ate something bad tonight, do you know where the toilet is?"

There's a restroom next to the property; you can use it there.

"Where? Can you take me there? Ouch...it hurts so much!" The woman said, squatting down as if in great pain.

"It's just around the corner, only a few dozen meters away..."

"Could you... take me... to the bathroom..." The woman spoke weakly, her words broken and fragmented, "I think I'm... about to die..."

Yu Yue subconsciously recalled that when she had a stomachache, the pain would be so intense that she would break out in a cold sweat and her vision would go black, making it almost impossible to see anything, let alone at night.

So she immediately glanced at the nearby surveillance cameras and tied the beautiful comrade, who was still relieving herself in the bushes, to the green belt fence, within the camera's field of vision.

After quickly finishing everything, Yu Yue turned her head and saw the middle-aged woman over there suddenly fall forward.

Without a second thought, she rushed over and caught the woman before she fell.

"Thank you, thank you..." the older woman said gratefully, putting her entire weight on Yu Yue, who found it quite difficult to carry her.

Fortunately, the toilet wasn't far away, and it didn't take the two of them long to walk there, since the woman was in a hurry to use the toilet.

After taking the other person to the restroom, Yu Yue breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to leave, since her little one was still outside.

However, at that moment, the older woman reached out a hand from inside the door and grabbed her firmly.

"Young lady, could you do me another favor? I don't have any toilet paper."

"I didn't bring any either. You can use this first. I'll go out and talk to the property management staff to bring you some paper."

"Oh, there's a convenience store over here, young lady, could you buy this for me? Thank you..."

The other person was still holding her hand tightly, and Yu Yue already sensed that something was wrong.

Didn't you say your stomach hurt so much you couldn't stand up? How come you're stronger than her?

But she didn't know why the other person was dragging her along, until she faintly heard Xiao Bi's cries from not far away.

That unique, resounding werwerwer sound.

Without thinking, she made a move to walk out of the toilet.

The other person was still holding her tightly, and with a sudden burst of strength, Yu Yue forcefully shook off their hand and rushed out anxiously.

...

On the other side, Xin Kaixin dragged her owner out the door and arrived at the place she had arranged to meet her best friend, the dog.

However, it did not see the beauty it longed for, so it sniffed around in the grass.

Did she leave late today too?

Xin Qi was also a little confused. He glanced at his watch and realized it was a full ten minutes later than usual when they walked the dog. Otherwise, Kaixin wouldn't have been in such a hurry, running and pulling him over.

Suddenly, Kaixin barked loudly and grabbed it, running in a certain direction.

Then he saw a broken dog leash hanging forlornly on the fence of a section of the green belt where the two of them usually walked their dogs. It was swaying in the wind and was not easily noticed unless you looked closely, as it was mostly covered by the surrounding weeds.

Xin Qi suddenly had a bad feeling and quickly tugged at Kaixin, saying, "Hurry up and look for it."

The next second, Kaixin could already smell the scent of its little friend Tuotuo in the grass. It had tasted it before and wouldn't forget it. So, following that lingering, fresh, and wonderful aroma, it dashed off in one direction without hesitation.

Fortunately, Xin Qi was prepared and quickly followed suit.

That's where the back gate of the residential area is located. Not many people go there, especially at night.

Not long after the man and dog chased after them, he spotted two figures in the distance, one of whom was none other than Yu Yue.

That's right, when Yu Yue ran out of the restroom, she saw someone stuffing her little dog into a backpack and about to take it away. Her heart sank, and without hesitation, she chased after him, running for her life, wanting to catch the bastard who stole her dog.

Fortunately, she came out in time, and even more fortunately, Xiao Bi had gained a lot of weight recently. Although she was still small, she was not light. The man ran faster than her, but because of the weight, he did not completely widen the gap.

Realizing he'd been caught and hadn't shaken off his accomplice, the thief grew anxious. He abruptly stopped and swerved, heading straight for the unsuspecting woman coming from the opposite direction.

"Yu Yue!!"

Shouts came from afar, but Yu Yue couldn't hear them at all; all she could see was the figure hurtling straight toward her.

The next moment, she was slammed to the ground, her head hitting the ground hard. For a moment, she felt the world turn upside down, and she couldn't tell which way was which. But she still tried desperately to grab the other person's trouser leg, but he kicked her away.

"Woof woof woof, woof woof woof."

In the quiet night, loud barks pierced the sky. The thief, who had just shaken off his opponent, was caught off guard and knocked to the ground by a charging dog.

He scrambled to his feet, trying to escape, but a figure suddenly pounced on him from behind, knocking him to the ground.

Xin Qi pinned the other man down from behind, gripping his hands tightly.

Nearby, Xin Kaixin had already unzipped the backpack that had fallen to the ground and rescued its little friend inside. Xiao Bi peeked out with its head out and grinned, thinking everyone was playing hide-and-seek with it.

The dogs barked loudly, and soon the community property management and security guards arrived at the scene. Upon seeing the situation, they knew roughly what had happened.

So they helped subdue the thief and called the police.

Once the situation was under control, Yu Yue gradually calmed down. When she opened her eyes, she saw a fierce face, and the other person was holding Meili in their arms.

She finally breathed a sigh of relief and tried to struggle to get up to hug Xiao Bi.

"Are you out of your mind?" Xin Qi supported her back with one hand, checking her injuries. After seeing the large abrasions on the back of her hand, his expression became even more serious, his brow furrowed as if he could trap a fly between his eyebrows.

"Why are you being so fierce..." Yu Yue felt lingering fear and a little wronged. She didn't dare think about what would have happened if she had been a step later and hadn't caught up.

Xin Qi's temple throbbed. He really wanted to say something more, but seeing her red eyes and the way she looked like she was about to cry, he swallowed back all the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

“This is troublesome. Can we still walk?” he asked.

"I think I just hurt my back, and my head feels a bit heavy..." Yu Yue was so worried about the competition that she didn't have time to take care of herself.

Now that he asked me that question, I realized that when I was about to get up, I felt a sharp pain in my lower left back, as if a nerve had been pulled.

"Are you alright? What happened?" Just then, security personnel came over to inquire about the situation. The thief had already been taken away, and they were just waiting for the police to arrive.

"I'm fine. I just got bumped and fell while chasing you." Yu Yue quickly explained what had happened.

"Understood, we'll handle it. We're really sorry," the security captain quickly apologized.

They are also partly to blame for the residents experiencing such a thing in the community. Although no one would expect that someone would specifically come to such an upscale community and risk everything just to steal a dog, and a beagle isn't even a very expensive breed.

However, after learning that the other party was a well-known pet blogger, it became clear.

"Let's go back first," Xin Qi said after everyone had left.

"Which way?" Yu Yue frowned. "Wait for me to calm down first."

"So much trouble." Xin Qi said, then threw the little girl in her arms at her.

Yu Yue instinctively hugged the beautiful comrade, and before she could react, she was lifted into the air and pulled into the other's arms.

Just like she was holding Xiao Bi, Xin Qi was holding her.

"You!!" Yu Yue exclaimed instantly, her heart pounding in her throat.

"What's wrong?" Xin Qi looked down at her.

"It's nothing..." Yu Yue stiffened slightly, hugging Xiao Bi tightly. "Thank you..."

Xin Qi snorted and strode off, saying to the person beside her, "Keep up, it's fun."

"Woof woof!" The black and white Border Collie wagged its tail excitedly and followed.

In the darkness, under the streetlights, a man and a dog, one in front and one behind, cast long shadows.

If Kaixin could speak, it would definitely tell its friends loudly right now that both its owner and its owner have red ears.

Unfortunately, it couldn't speak, and no one spoke at that time.

Soon, they returned to the building and stopped in front of the apartment where Yu Yue lived.

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