Chapter 136 Miracle of Love 2 Little Lightning farted! This is a good thing...
Ever since Captain Meng asked He Rui about Little Lightning a few days ago, He Rui realized something was wrong.
That evening, he invited Fang Jiadong out for dinner to discuss how to handle the matter.
Fang Jiadong is a cunning man. He didn't tell He Rui that his marriage to the Wu family had been canceled. Instead, he flaunted that he had been transferred to the Economic Crime Investigation Division to threaten He Rui into not saying things he shouldn't.
In addition, he also gave He Rui a thousand yuan to shut him up, so He Rui had no choice but to bite the bullet and take the blame himself.
Fortunately, Qiu Xiaoman was in the army and wouldn't be back for a while, so He Rui had enough events to fabricate excuses and create false evidence.
Seeing Qiu Xiaoman call Meng to come and confront him, he pulled out the excuse he had prepared beforehand: "I had no choice. My dad is old and broke his leg. The family urgently needed money. I saw that the Duan family offered more money, and the dog was indeed lame, so I simply sold the dog."
In this case, at most he would be considered to have violated regulations, and he would only receive an internal reprimand from his unit.
However, Qiu Xiaoman wouldn't let him have his way. She glared angrily at He Rui, like a tiger about to unleash its fury, and questioned him in a deep voice: "Don't you know she's a descendant of drug-sniffing dogs? It's clearly written in the file the military gave you!"
He Rui feigned ignorance: "Oh dear, you've wronged me. Look, the day I received the file, my dad had an accident and was hospitalized. I accidentally dropped the teacup, and by the time I got back from the hospital, the file was like this." As he spoke, he handed the water-soaked file to Qiu Xiaoman. "See, I really didn't do it on purpose. If I had known she was Pili's child, I would never have dared to do it."
Qiu Xiaoman couldn't believe his nonsense, so she pressed him for details: "When did your dad go to the hospital? What are his medical records?"
"You think I'm lying?" He Rui was already prepared. He spent two hundred yuan to ask a relative at the hospital to issue a fake medical record, but he couldn't bring it with him, otherwise it would look like he was trying to cover it up. So he gave the name of the hospital and the time of his visit, muttering, "Would I joke about something like this? That's my own father! Would I curse him? If you don't believe me, go check it yourself!"
Qiu Xiaoman had already seen He Rui's information and knew that his uncle was the director of a department at Chaoyang Hospital, and now, He Rui was referring to the name of that hospital.
Without a doubt, he had already taken care of everything; even if she went to check the files, it would be too late.
Therefore, she only had one way left to expose his lies. She called the military and asked Deputy Captain Sun to find Xiang Xian to answer the phone, because he was the one who was responsible for handing over Xiao Shandian to the base after he was injured.
After waiting for five minutes, Xiang Xian ran from the training field to his office to call her back: "Hey, Comrade Xiao Qiu, what's going on?"
Qiu Xiaoman pressed the speakerphone button: "Comrade Xiang Xian, when you brought Little Lightning to the base, did you clearly tell the base veterinarian that the injured dog was a descendant of the drug-sniffing dog Thunder? Did you hand Little Lightning his file to him personally, or was it sent in advance?"
Xiang Xian replied truthfully, "The file was handed to him on the spot when it was transferred to Xiao Shandian, but I called him a day in advance and repeatedly instructed him that this was the offspring of the drug-sniffing dog Pili, and that he must do his best to treat her and get her back to the unit if possible. I did this so that he would take Xiao Shandian's health seriously and prepare medicine and equipment in advance. I didn't expect..."
At this point, Xiang Xian choked up a little. Clearly, he already knew about Xiao Shandian's ordeal. After all, Duan Jiahao had called the police to fight Liu Kun for the dog, which caused quite a stir, and someone would definitely have relayed the news to the military.
Now that he's blaming himself so much, Qiu Xiaoman isn't sure if it's genuine emotion or an attempt to shirk responsibility. In any case, the most important thing now is to prove that He Rui is lying.
So she shouted, "Say what you said again. Our Captain Meng is here too. He didn't hear you clearly."
Captain Meng had actually heard clearly; the speakerphone effect was quite good. However, he knew that this second call was to leave He Rui with no room for argument. So he took the cell phone and said, "I am Meng Heping. Please tell me the truth about what happened."
Xiang Xian had no choice but to repeat himself, emphasizing once again that he meant well. He never expected that Little Lightning would suffer retribution because of his identity, and he even cried at the end.
Team Leader Meng offered a few words of comfort, hung up the phone, turned to look at the embarrassed He Rui, and said in a deep voice, "Is this what you mean by not knowing Little Lightning's identity? The military's management of military dogs is not yet mature, so oversights are inevitable. But what about you? You're a veteran at the base, how could you not know the rules here? Who gave you permission to sell the dog directly?"
He Rui knew he couldn't deny it, so he looked away, gritted his teeth, and decided to shift the blame: "I... I thought they had contacted you, so I didn't think much of it. You didn't remind me that they were the offspring of drug-sniffing dogs."
"You!" Captain Meng was furious. Xiang Xian had indeed called him and said he would send dogs over, but he had been too busy lately. He had classes at the Party School, a lot of things to do at the base, and in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games, he also had to draft a special selection and training plan for police dogs. Just estimating how many police dogs were needed on site was enough to keep him running around like crazy.
He needed to conduct an on-site inspection of the Asian Games preparation venues to understand which areas had high pedestrian traffic, which passageways required the strictest treatment, and which areas could be slightly more lenient to avoid having too many police dogs affecting the already crowded venues...
So, in his rush to the meeting, he interrupted Xiang Xian and told him to just find He Rui.
And then...
Team Leader Meng was filled with deep self-blame, but he wouldn't take the blame for He Rui. He sneered, "They came to me. Don't you know what I've been busy with lately? You are the person primarily responsible, so don't give me excuses! I will report this directly to the leadership. If you don't want to leave, then think carefully about whether you want to confess to the person who instructed you behind the scenes!"
He Rui tried to argue, but Qiu Xiaoman shoved him backward. Caught off guard, He Rui stumbled and fell into a chair, staring blankly at the fierce-looking woman. He wanted to say something, but he felt that her eyes had already seen through everything, which made his scalp tingle, his throat tighten, his mouth dry, and his mind go blank.
So when Qiu Xiaoman questioned him about whether he was Fang Jiadong, he actually nodded subconsciously.
Qiu Xiaoman sneered, "It really was him."
After she slammed the door and left, He Rui came to her senses and looked at Captain Meng for help: "I dare not offend Fang Jiadong, Captain Meng, please help me."
Team Leader Meng looked at him with disappointment: "What about the other two injured dogs?"
“They’re all at the kennel, and I’m taking good care of them every day.” He Rui seemed to see a glimmer of hope and forced a fawning smile.
Team Leader Meng said with a dark face, "Take me to see it." No matter how busy he was, he had to go and see it; otherwise, who knew if He Rui was up to something?
When the two arrived at the kennel, they saw two Kunming dogs, one with its front leg in a sling and the other with its hind leg in a cast, standing there barking and arguing with the dogs in the kennel across the way.
The kennel across the street houses the base's own dogs, all of whom are new recruits who have just arrived—prepared for the Asian Games.
Both sides' dogs were very energetic. Although one side was injured, they were still from the military and had a lot of spirit. The other side, though young and impetuous, were fearless and refused to back down. For a time, they were evenly matched and argued fiercely.
Seeing that the injured military dog was in such good spirits, Captain Meng felt relieved.
He looked at He Rui with disdain: "Looks like you still have some humanity. Here's what you'll do: write a self-criticism and go to the Municipal Bureau to admit your mistake to the deputy director. If he gives you a chance, I won't make things difficult for you anymore. If he doesn't, there's nothing I can do."
After all, He Rui was selling military dogs without authorization. Military dogs are under the jurisdiction of the military, and Meng Heping couldn't make the decision on his own. He could only ask his superiors to handle it.
He Rui sighed silently, "Okay."
As soon as Captain Meng returned to his office, he received a call from Director Wen. Qiu Xiaoman had complained about He Rui, insisting that the base expel He Rui and give him a major demerit, with no room for negotiation.
Team Leader Meng was dumbfounded: "Director Wen, isn't this a bit too serious? He Rui has taken very good care of the other two dogs. And if I fire him now, where am I going to find a skilled veterinarian in such a short time?"
"I've found the right person, you don't need to worry about it. Tell He Rui to go to the administrative office to report and pick up his personnel file." Director Wen wasn't there to discuss anything with Meng Heping; he hung up after giving the notification.
Team Leader Meng sighed silently. "Little Qiu, you're still young and impetuous. You're going to offend people like this."
He picked up the draft of the Asian Games police dog training plan, ready to continue working, when the phone rang again.
This time it was Fang Jiadong, who was furiously impotent on the other end of the phone: "What exactly did Qiu Xiaoman do? Why did Captain Yan just inform me that I've been transferred to Miyun? Miyun! Is that even a place for a human being? How dare she treat me like this!"
"You know what you've done, don't pretend with me." Captain Meng was already fed up with Fang Jiadong, and now that he heard this good news, he couldn't help but smile.
Although he was worried that Fang Jiadong would retaliate against Qiu Xiaoman, the deed was done, so he decided to be happy for now.
Fang Jiadong was furious and demanded, "So what? How was I supposed to know the Duan family bought dogs to abuse? At most, it's my fault for violating regulations! Why was I transferred to a godforsaken place like Miyun?"
Team Leader Meng couldn't help but sneer: "I warned you long ago not to be so arrogant. What's the point of yelling at me now? Just transferring you to Miyun is already giving your grandfather face. Can't you stop now? It's not like you're never coming back!"
"How am I supposed to come back? Tell me how I'm supposed to come back? This is practically like exiling me. I won't be able to move for at least three to five years. Why should I?" Fang Jiadong was so angry he was like a powder keg, his voice crackling and piercing the microphone.
Captain Meng removed the receiver and placed it on the table, letting him rant and rave until he finished and hung up. Only then did Captain Meng put the receiver back. Still worried, he called Qiu Xiaoman to remind her to be careful. Afraid she wouldn't take it seriously, he also called Shen Qinghuai, without mentioning the military dog, but simply reminding him that Fang Jiadong and He Rui had made a mistake, been reported by Qiu Xiaoman, and received punishment, and that he should keep an eye on Qiu Xiaoman's safety.
Shen Qinghuai had already made arrangements. After thanking them, he called the bodyguards to confirm that they had been secretly protecting Qiu Xiaoman nearby before he felt relieved.
At this moment, Qiu Xiaoman parked her car outside the abandoned factory. She still had a group of furry friends here. Two disabled dogs that she brought back from Shanghai had been boarded at the shelter for a period of time and were also transferred here.
She was worried that the Duan family would come and retaliate against the cats and dogs here, so she had to check the situation around the factory. She planned to go to the city later to find someone to install barbed wire and then stick a dense layer of broken glass on the wall.
This needs to be done now; she doesn't want to see the animals being abused anymore.
Fortunately, the system was very helpful. She only needed to walk around the courtyard wall to scan the 3D model of the factory and it even provided detailed data.
Qiu Xiaoman gave the man responsible for feeding the cats and dogs some instructions, stepped on the gas, and drove back to the city. She was extremely busy, and even made a phone call to Captain Lu to tell him that she was going to spend the night with Xiao Shandian and wouldn't be going back.
She visited several hardware stores, compared the materials of the welded wire mesh, chose the best one, paid double the wages, and bought a bunch of recycled empty wine bottles from a general store. She managed to get everything set up before 9 p.m.
The hardware store's truck left first. Qiu Xiaoman checked the pets' diet and hygiene and was very relieved. Shen Qinghuai's choice of people was quite reliable. These cats and dogs had all gained weight, which was great.
In the brightly lit courtyard, she looked at the shiny, healthy furry children and breathed a sigh of relief.
It was getting late, and she had to go back to check on Little Lightning. Even if the Weasel Spirit came over asking to rub against her, she could only touch it a couple of times and then leave.
Watching her hurried departure, Huang Daxian looked aggrieved and said, "Master is so busy, meow."
"Master needs to earn money to buy us meat." The black and white cat was quite understanding and advised, "Look how fat you've gotten."
Huang Daxian glanced at the cow-patterned cat with disdain: "You think you're skinny? You fatso!"
"Who are you calling a fat bastard? You gas canister!"
"You're the one who's a gas cylinder! I've only gained a little weight!"
"Then why did you call me a fatso? I've only gotten a tiny bit fatter than before!"
"I don't care, you're just a fatso! Who told you to steal my meat!" Huang Daxian held a grudge, meowing and pouncing on the cow cat, hugging it tightly.
You kick my belly, I'll nibble on your head. After a while, the two cats realized it wasn't worth it. They'd only had a few good days, so they decided to stop fighting.
Almost simultaneously, kicking the belly turned into licking the head, and biting the head turned into snoring; they were really enjoying themselves.
This isn't a fight; it's clearly a public display of affection! How infuriating!
Seeing the group of dogs who were about to come over to mediate the fight, the custard bun next to him laughed and said, "Alright, alright, it's okay, we're a loving family."
"It's not a person, it's a dog."
"It's a cat!"
"Neither of those are right, it's dogs and cats!"
The yard was filled with cheerful meows and barks, their sounds carried by the wind and accompanied by the moonlight, a rare moment of beauty and tranquility.
*
Just after 9:30, Qiu Xiaoman had a flat tire on a road in the suburbs.
She reacted quickly, stopping on the side of the road and turning on her hazard lights, but instead of getting out of the car, she picked up her mobile phone.
In the beam of the headlights, two men, one tall and one short, appeared side by side in front of her car; one held a baseball bat, and the other held an old-fashioned rolling pin.
Without a doubt, the Avengers have arrived.
Qiu Xiaoman was not surprised at all. After all, she had already experienced Fang Jiadong's petty nature. As for He Rui, if she could be persuaded by him once, she could persuade him a second time.
Sitting in the car, Qiu Xiaoman glanced at the other black Santana that had just stopped in the rearview mirror, and dialed Shen Qinghuai's number: "Did you arrange bodyguards for me again?"
"Did Fang Jiadong and He Rui cause you trouble?" Shen Qinghuai had just gotten off work and was a little sleepy as he spoke, subconsciously rubbing his temples.
Qiu Xiaoman nodded and said, "There shouldn't be a fight. You should get some rest."
Where are you? I'll come pick you up.
"No need, I got a flat tire and won't be able to get back for a while. Just find me a tire mechanic."
"I'll have your older brother take some men over there, and tell me the location."
Qiu Xiaoman gave Shen Qinghuai a street name, and Shen Qinghuai asked if they should call the police. After receiving an affirmative answer, he hung up the phone.
Qiu Xiaoman opened the glove box, took out a flashlight, and got out of the car. Her two bodyguards rushed up behind her, holding flashlights, and picked up all the nails on the ground nearby like they were clearing mines. They placed them on the hood of the car and then stood on either side of the front of the car.
Qiu Xiaoman nodded politely to them, then looked at Fang Jiadong: "You punctured my tire?"
"Do you have any evidence?" Fang Jiadong hadn't expected that after spending so much time lying in ambush, he still wouldn't have a chance to take action and could only rely on words.
Qiu Xiaoman picked up a flashlight and shone it on the nail on the hood: "Isn't this it? I've already called the police, just wait."
Knowing he couldn't deny it, Fang Jiadong had no choice but to grab He Rui and prepare to leave, since the two bodyguards next to Qiu Xiaoman looked quite intimidating.
Qiu Xiaoman, however, refused to let him go. With a single glance, two bodyguards stepped forward and blocked their path.
Fang Jiadong was furious and threatened through gritted teeth, "You'll be alone someday, just you wait!"
Qiu Xiaoman sneered, "Ever since you kicked your own dog, I've seen your true nature. Fang Jiadong, those who do many evil deeds will surely perish. It's not too late to turn back now."
Fang Jiadong sneered: "You think you're worthy of judging me? Do you even know who I am?"
"What, are you an alien with an extra life?" Qiu Xiaoman said sarcastically.
Fang Jiadong snorted coldly: "You'll find out later, just you wait and see."
"Who knows what will happen in the future? All I know is that you're not getting away tonight." Qiu Xiaoman crossed her arms and waited reassuredly for the other person to come over.
Soon, police cars and tow trucks arrived. The tow truck was driven by Shen Tenglong's friend. He didn't drive alone; he sat in the passenger seat.
Seeing that Qiu Xiaoman was being harassed, he quickly got out of the car and came over to act as a peacemaker.
Unexpectedly, Fang Jiadong used foul language, calling him Shen Qinghuai's dog, which angered Shen Tenglong to the point of almost hitting him, but fortunately Qiu Xiaoman stopped him.
After the police finished inspecting the scene, they took Fang Jiadong and He Rui away.
Qiu Xiaoman waited at the repair shop for more than an hour, and when he arrived at Uncle Zhou's house, it was already past three in the morning.
She yawned and entered the room apologetically, only to find that Uncle Zhou was not there, and only Liu Kun was keeping watch.
She quickly inquired about Little Lightning's condition.
Liu Kun closed the door, went to the bathroom to wring out a hot towel to wipe her hands, and said, "Uncle Zhou went to the hospital to get one of those tubes for feeding liquid food. He fed Xiao Shandian some meat paste and rice water, and Xiao Shandian didn't show any adverse reactions. Uncle Zhou went to the hotel and told me to feed her every two hours, just a little bit each time, so that her body wouldn't be able to handle it. I've fed her twice now, and there haven't been any problems."
"That's good, thank you for your hard work." Qiu Xiaoman is a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, and she is very grateful to Liu Kun for taking such good care of Little Lightning.
She pushed open the bedroom door and went in to take a look. Zhui Feng opened his eyes when he heard the noise and barked, "My benefactor, you're finally here! I have good news for you!"
Qiu Xiaoman immediately perked up, all her sleepiness vanished. She moved closer, examining the still-sleeping Little Lightning, and asked curiously, "Did Little Lightning wake up while I was away?"
"No!" Zhui Feng had been depressed for two days, but he had figured it out. He needed to be optimistic, because only optimism would give him the energy to keep going with his sister. So he paid close attention to every little change in his sister. He excitedly said, "It's something else, guess!"
Qiu Xiaoman pondered for a moment, but couldn't see any change in Xiao Shandian, so she asked, "Has Xiao Shandian's condition worsened?"
"No! Guess again!" Zhui Feng stuck out his tongue, looking expectant.
Qiu Xiaoman guessed a few more times, such as Little Lightning wanting to drink water, Little Lightning wanting to eat, Little Lightning's eyelids twitching, and Little Lightning humming.
After guessing for a long time without getting it right, she gave up.
Zhui Feng was particularly happy, it seemed that only he, the dog, knew about such a subtle change!
He proudly declared, "Little Lightning just farted! Farted! That means the food we fed him has been digested, right? That's a good thing, isn't it?"
"Yes! Yes! Absolutely right!" Qiu Xiaoman really didn't expect the answer to be farting; this was a truly unexpected delight!
She made up her mind; she wouldn't leave tonight. She would stay and keep watch, so that she would know immediately if Little Lightning woke up!
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