My Dog of a Childhood Friend

[The high school story can be found in the author's collection under the title What Kind of Immortal Childhood Friend Is This? It's not angsty, and it's super sweet.] When Fang Tang was six, she patted Lin Che on the head. He put on a humiliated expression, while rubbing his head against her hand. Fang Tang could never remember Lin Che's name. She could only call him "Bobby." A dog's name. So Lin Che seriously asked his dad: Can I change my name to Lin Bobby? What kind of person is Lin Che? Some people see him as the most capable class monitor. Some see him as the kid everyone admires. But to Fang Tang, Lin Che is: 1. Utterly devoted. 2. Has eyes only for her. 3. Wouldn't dare go west if she said east. 4. One pat on the head is enough to tame him. Back when the word "puppy" wasn't popular, Fang Tang gave him a simpler name: Dog. Hopelessly lovestruck puppy x girl who loves teasing dogs [Reader's guide] 1. A story about growing up. 2. Set in the 1990s. 3. No smoking, drinking, or fighting. 4. No baseless accusations of plagiarism. Mind your manners; don't make yourself look both stupid and nasty. (All baseless plagiarism accusations will be pinned. Sharing the fun is better than having it alone, so let's all enjoy these ridiculous comments together.) Coming next: The Villain Is Trying to Counsel Me Again Blurb: After ten years away, Tang Jiu finally returned to the Tang family. She tried her best to please everyone, hoping to fit into her new home. But her parents only cared for her fake-heiress sister, who pretended to be strong. Her master only pitied her fake-heiress sister, who cried until her face was wet with tears. Even the childhood friend Tang Jiu had saved at the cost of her life, who had promised to protect her forever, trusted only the thoughtful and considerate fake-heiress sister. On the night Tang Jiu's cultivation went awry and she fell into madness, she suddenly remembered that this world was from a cultivation novel she'd once read, one where readers placed bets on the male leads. No matter how hard she tried, she could never win anyone's recognition or affection. In the end, driven by jealousy, she fell into demonic ways and was killed by her childhood friend. The Heavenly Dao told her that to return home, she had to be killed by the great villain, Zhong Ji. Tang Jiu went straight to find him without hesitation. But to her utter surprise, this young demon who had just gone on a killing spree, with blood still dripping from his blade, fell silent when he heard why she had come. A moment later, he awkwardly and irritably tried to comfort her. "Did someone bully you, so you lost hope?" "What's there to be afraid of? Just stab them." "Forget it. Take this Soul-Refining Pill first. After you finish it, tell me who bullied you. I'll go kill them." Tang Jiu: ????????? Much later... Her parents suddenly realized that Tang Jiu was the one who had truly loved them without reservation. Her master suddenly realized that Tang Jiu, despite her unimpressive talent, had surpassed his beloved disciple in cultivation. Her childhood friend suddenly realized that Senior Brother Zhong, who had "Keep away from me" written all over him, had a little flower carved into his wrist. Tang Jiu loved leaving that mark on "her things." Everyone: Gasp! What regret! Theme: