Chapter 33: New Members – Special Dog Talents and Elites Join the Team…
"Meow—!!!"
The cat's cries grew increasingly shrill, instantly shattering the tranquility of the farm.
Shi Wan was anxious and hurriedly ran towards the direction from which the sound came.
"Meow!" The Siamese cat Nao Nao darted out from one direction like lightning, tumbling and crawling to Shi Wan's side.
His fur stood on end, and his voice trembled as he cried out, "Oh no! A huge thing has broken in! It's not a cat! Its fur is so short! And it's so big!!"
Shi Wan was completely confused, but that didn't stop her from being anxious. She asked Nao Nao to lead the way and take her to see what kind of animal had broken in.
Along the way, I had all sorts of random thoughts about creatures, including weasels and wild boars.
The final scene before her left her stunned.
Huanhuan, who was always so majestic, was now covered in bristling fur, looking like a sea urchin, and its tail was as thick as a feather duster.
She had already scrambled onto the nearest tree stump, her beautiful eyes narrowed to slits as she stared intently at the farm entrance, a low, tense "woof" threatening growl emanating from her throat.
The scream was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.
In an instant, chaos erupted.
The once leisurely cat employees instantly went into a state of high alert.
Whether it was a kitten lying in a flower bed inhaling catnip or a kitten playing on the cat walkway on the side wall of an office building, they were almost all frantically looking for cover.
However, after hiding themselves, they couldn't suppress their damned curiosity, and little heads peeked out from corners, walls, and behind doors, watching nervously.
Shi Wan slowed her pace, took a couple of breaths, and then slowly approached.
A dusty, travel-worn Chinese rural dog stood by the farm gate.
It is not huge, but it is definitely a behemoth compared to cats.
Its yellow and white fur was somewhat dirty and matted, with bits of grass and dirt stuck to it, making it look like it had been on a long journey.
This inexplicably reminded Shi Wan of Oreo, the Maine Coon cat that had come to her for refuge.
Could a cat bed with maximum comfort possibly attract dogs?
The dog's eyes were unusually gentle, even carrying a hint of cautious ingratiation and obvious fatigue.
It just stood there quietly, watching a group of cats hiss at it as if it were a formidable enemy.
The dog didn't show any aggression; instead, it awkwardly sat down on the spot, trying to make itself look smaller and more harmless.
Its tail, as if equipped with a super-powerful motor, vigorously shook the ground behind it, kicking up a small patch of dust, just like a little broom.
It tilted its head back, its wet black nose twitching, and its round, brown eyes stared longingly at Shi Wan. It made a soft, gentle "woo-woo" sound from its throat, a mixture of grievance and expectation, as if it were urgently trying to tell her something.
"Uh... hello? Where are you from?" Shi Wan was a little confused and asked tentatively in a low voice.
She really couldn't understand what was going on with this crazy tail wagging and pitiful whimpering.
Are you hungry?
Or are you injured?
Why can't cats and dogs communicate with each other?
She can only understand cat language!
The language barrier is driving me crazy!
Just when she was at her wit's end, Bibi, the orange cat who usually lay down rather than sat and whose presence was about the size of a cat-shaped rug, had somehow moved to the front.
It first sniffed the air warily, then tilted its big head and carefully looked the uninvited guest up and down.
After watching for a while, it seemed to have come to some conclusion. Suddenly, it turned its head, meowed at Shi Wan in a drawn-out tone, and then pointed at the dog with its paw.
Shi Wan didn't understand, but Gouzi did.
It slowly lay down, then turned its four paws up, revealing its soft belly to Shi Wan, trying its best to show her its harmlessness.
Shi Wan: ? ? ?
What is this?
Should we surrender?
Or should they acknowledge a master?
Seeing her blank expression, Bingbing sighed and meowed twice.
Shi Wan was still looking at the dog when the dog got up and started pretending to eat, chewing dryly for a couple of bites before looking at Shi Wan expectantly.
Shi Wan's lips twitched twice.
Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something?
Bingbing immediately squatted down like a hen, saying, "She says she's not hungry, she's about to have babies, meow~"
Just then, a light suddenly shone in the eyes of the country dog.
It lay down on its side with extreme gentleness and obedience, fully exposing its obviously round and swollen belly, its tail still wagging happily, even with a hint of shyness.
Shi Wan suddenly realized, her heart skipped a beat, "You...you're not pregnant, are you? And you want to find a place where you and the baby can have enough to eat, right?"
"Woof!" The dog responded with a short, firm bark, wagging its tail even more vigorously, its eyes practically overflowing with hope.
Bingbing stared at Shi Wan with an expression that said, "Oh my god, you finally understand." It meowed contentedly and flicked its tail, acknowledging the successful completion of this cross-species translation work.
He even walked up to the dog, maintaining a safe distance, but no longer bristling; he just sniffed it curiously.
Seeing this, the tense atmosphere among the other cats immediately eased considerably.
The bristling fur gradually calmed down, and the panting stopped.
Mianmian gracefully emerged from behind the wall, craning her neck curiously while maintaining a safe distance.
Huanhuan, relying on her agility, began to conduct "close-up reconnaissance" around the dog.
It turns out that this was a homeless pregnant dog who had gone through countless hardships before finally finding this place filled with the aroma of food and a sense of peace through her animal instincts.
It wanted to find a place where it could shelter from the wind and rain and have enough to eat for itself and its soon-to-be-born children.
It has an incredibly good temper. Even when treated fiercely by so many cats, it doesn't get angry at all. It just expresses its kindness and needs in the most clumsy yet sincere way.
Shi Wan's heart melted instantly.
She crouched down, carefully extended her hand, and asked softly, "So... do you want to stay?"
The dog immediately came closer, its wet nose gently rubbing against her palm, warm and obedient, full of trust.
"Okay, okay," she smiled and ruffled the dog's slightly rough fur, already starting to think about what nutritious meals to prepare for it.
"Looks like our Meow Meow Farm is going to have a new 'large' security guard! How about you take care of watching over the place from now on?"
The cats looked at each other, and finally, persuaded by Shi Wan's theory that having multiple bodyguards to keep watch at night was also a good thing, they reluctantly accepted this new member.
After all, the farm is so big, having another furry, good-natured big guy would... make it quite lively, wouldn't it?
Just as Shi Wan was thinking about how to quickly prepare a comfortable home and nutritious meals for the new employee, the system notification sounded at a very inopportune time, unusually crisp.
"Why are you calling me now? What's new?" She patted the dog's head and opened the system panel.
To her surprise, the pop-up message wasn't from Miao, but rather an order notification from her email.
Shi Wan clicked in out of curiosity, still somewhat puzzled. When did the system connect to the order backend?
However, Shi Wan was stunned after just one glance.
"New order notification: Customer 'Meow Walnut' has ordered 10 servings of [Premium Quality Cat Grass]."
Special Note: Ingredients must be of grade S or above and must be picked before the dew condenses in the early morning.
Delivery address: Click to expand...Meow Office Building, No. 23, Second Avenue, Central District, Meow Planet
Other notes: Must be delivered within three cat days, urgent cat need.
Shi Wan stared at the bizarre address and strange ingredient requirements on the screen, blinking repeatedly, and subconsciously raised her hand to rub her eyes.
"...Meow Planet? Meow office building? Top-grade cat grass?" she muttered softly, her brows furrowing slightly. "This address...something just doesn't seem right. Or perhaps..."
Her gaze fell on that strange address, and a strange feeling inexplicably swept through her heart.
This order has an unusual feel to it no matter how you look at it.
Could it be that the other side of the system is connected to other places?
Beside Shi Wan, the country dog that had just settled down seemed to sense something. It suddenly raised its head and pointed towards an unseen direction in the sky, its ears twitching alertly.
Shi Wan didn't notice its little actions and told it to rest on the lawn in front of the office building first, and come over after she prepared a bed and dog food for it.
The dog obediently nudged Shi Wan's hand with its head, then went to the lawn and quietly sat down to rest.
It had traveled a long way and was carrying its cubs, so it was very tired.
Fortunately, it finally has a home to stay in.
Shi Wan knew she couldn't figure this out, so she simply opened her chat window with Miao.
Agent: Miao, what's going on with this order?
Miao's typing prompt appeared again, and it quickly offered its own suggestions.
"Miao: Order detected as originating from Cat Planet. Complete this special order to receive a special reward from the Cat Planet."
Agent: ?? What do you mean? What cat planet? What special reward?
"Miao: Cat people are cats living on Cat Planet. A very small number of cats can place orders with the system to purchase scarce materials and exchange them with some local specialties from Cat Planet."
Agent: What are the risks of accepting this order?
"Miao: According to calculations, there is a 3% chance of an unspecified crisis occurring."
Three percent...
That would be approximately zero.
Shi Wan's mathematics has always had its own unique style.
Who says law students don't need to study advanced mathematics?
Agent: How do you distinguish this Grade S cat grass? And how is it shipped?
"Miao: The system store offers a standard testing instrument for 70 points, which agents can purchase. Click to submit the order and the item will be shipped through the system. A 10-point shipping fee will be collected on your behalf."
Shi Wan: ...That's really expensive.
But she gritted her teeth and bought it anyway.
The points I had accumulated were squandered again.
If it weren't for the occasional profits from her online store, she wouldn't even be able to afford the shipping costs.
Tsk, people are always being punished on different paths to poverty.
Shi Wan held the standard testing device that looked like a scanner and stayed up all night to pick ten portions of top-grade cat grass in the coldest time of the morning.
Then I eagerly clicked to submit the order.
Then nothing happened.
Shi Wan: ?
What about my special compensation?
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Author's note: Tangyuan: So... a letter from my hometown...?
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