527 The Ethereal Elfin (1/2)
Chapter 527: The Ethereal Elfin
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
After getting up in the morning, Zhang Zian routinely cleaned up the store. While sweeping the floor, he heard the newscaster's standard Mandarin from the TV where Old Time Tea was sitting in front of.
”Recently, after receiving a tip from an enthusiastic citizen, the Public Security Bureau of Binhai City has brought a gang of dog-trappers who were committing crimes near Dongcheng District to justice. Let's look at the detailed report brought by our journalist at the scene.”
Zhang Zian carried his broomstick and stood beside Old Time Tea and watched the TV newscast with it.
On the television screen, the three dog-trapper suspects were lined up in handcuffs and squatted desperately in the corner. In the room on the floor, there were the corpses of several dead dogs, along with the tools that were used to trap dogs.
A police officer was being interviewed by the journalist and gave a briefing on the usage of these tools and the process of the criminals' dog-trapping methods.
The picture on the TV screen changed and the journalist had arrived at the dog market. The voice over illustrated that these stolen dogs were mainly resold to the dog meat restaurants or the dog market. People were advised to be more cautious when selecting dogs to buy and not to choose stolen dogs. They warned the public to purchase pet dogs from the regular pet shops or kennels. Otherwise, if they bought a stolen dog, it would have to be impounded.
The camera switched back to the newsroom. The female announcer reminded the audience. ”The Spring Festival is around the corner and many thieves have recently been and will continue to commit crimes. We hope everyone can take care of their own belongings, including their cats and dogs. When going out, please be sure to tie a leash to your pet and never let your pet leave your sight and be careful not to allow your pet to eat things off the ground. Let's look at the next piece of news...”
After a while, Ning Lan sent a selfie with her dog Tuan Tuan to Zhang Zian.
Lying in a bed in the pet clinic with a bottle of medical drip hanging above its right forelimb, Tuan Tuan seemed much better than yesterday. Ning Lan was sitting beside the bed and placed her hand on Tuan Tuan's right forelimb to prevent it from moving around. She also looked much better than yesterday. Her dark circles had disappeared. She was smiling with relief and made the ”V” pose with her hand towards the camera.
She was very grateful to Zhang Zian for helping her find Tuan Tuan, and just as she had promised in her notice, she intended to transfer 10,000 Yuan to Zhang Zian as her appreciation for his help.
Zhang Zian wanted to receive the 10,000 Yuan, but he also knew that the credit should go to the police dog, Zhan Tian. So, he suggested that Ning Lan keep the money to herself, but when she had time, she could invite her classmates to work as volunteers in Fu Tao's police dog nursing home to help Fu Tao take care of the retired police dogs there.
He felt that if Zhan Tian could speak, it would certainly agree with his solution. Though Zhan Tian was mistakenly considered to be a gutless dog in the police dog nursing home, its affection for other police dogs was sincere. That was why it could track down the smell of that retired German Shepherd stolen by the gang of dog-trappers.
The 10,000 Yuan could be used to cover the meals and travelling expenses for Ning Lan and her classmates. After all, volunteering at a police dog nursing home in the countryside was tiresome and challenging. If her classmates had to spend their own money to volunteer, probably no one would be willing to go. Lying in bed playing on their cellphones was much more comfortable.
If an arranged trip to the police dog nursing home cost 1,000 Yuan, then the 10,000 Yuan was enough for Ning Lan and her classmates to volunteer ten times.
Ning Lan asked him the address of the police dog nursing home and without hesitation, agreed to volunteer.
Zhang Zian believed she would do it, but still kindly reminded her to be more careful. That place was too remote, and she shouldn't go there without companions.
As for that German Shepherd they found in the criminals' vehicle yesterday, it was a pity that it died at a pet hospital last night. But its owner was by its side before it died and probably died in peace.
”Good morning, Mr. Store Manager.” Lu Yiyun came to work as usual. Though she rested at home yesterday, she seemed more listless than usual. Perhaps she had stayed up all night to watch TV.
”Master, I heard that yesterday you showed your great power again by pushing a truck into a wall. Is that true?” A moment later, Wang Qian and Li Kun excitedly rushed into the shop and talked about the rumor they had heard.