But the Puppy Cares

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To bring home the puppy she wanted, Cen Yin made a bet with her mother: save twenty thousand yuan over summer vacation.

Her childhood friend, whom she hadn't seen in exactly twelve years, came back.

Her parents said, “You're in charge of breakfast from now on.”

Cen Yin said, “That'll cost extra.”

Since they paid so much for running errands, Cen Yin cheerfully took on the job.

Rain or shine, heatstroke or fever, she never missed a breakfast delivery.

After a while, Xu Nanxiao couldn't help wondering what her real motive was.

Cen Yin said her ulterior motive could be summed up in just three words.

Xu Nanxiao: She loves me, she loves me, she really does love me!

Cen Yin: Twenty yuan, twenty yuan, and another twenty yuan earned!

*

Cen Yin once came across a claim that petting puppies could improve your cognitive abilities.

She hadn't saved enough to get a puppy yet, so she turned to the “Xiao Dog” beside her, eyes full of hope. “Can I pat your head?”

Xu Nanxiao looked disgusted. “Only if I'm dead.”

…

The next day:

Cen Yin asked hopefully again, “Can I pat your head?”

Xu Nanxiao was still disgusted. “No.”

…

On the third day, Cen Yin gave up.

She secretly brought home the puppy she wanted to adopt and gleefully ruffled its head.

That night, Xu Nanxiao shared a particularly inspiring article on Moments:

[Where there's a will, there's a way. People who lack patience will never succeed at anything!]

*

Later, Cen Yin really did get a puppy.

Smart, obedient, affectionate… though sometimes it had far too much energy.

*A money-minded dog-training master × a cool puppy who keeps convincing himself she's in love with him

*A lighthearted, cozy alleyway comedy, with a warm and healing ensemble cast

*The story takes place during the summer after the college entrance exams. There's no studying storyline.

Coming soon 1: "After I Accidentally Invited My High School Classmate to Gossip" (lighthearted and silly, with a secretly-in-love male lead)

Zhou Ting is socially anxious, but not online.

With nothing to do, she invited a new fellow fan to watch videos together.

They came across news about a celebrity's divorce.

Zhou Ting: [Oh my god, he's divorced? When did he even get married?]

Friend: [This is his second time.]

They watched a video of her favorite idol's event.

Zhou Ting: [Aaaaaah, he's so handsome!]

Friend: [He's average.]

They came across the latest magazine cover of top-tier star Lu Yanzhou.

Zhou Ting: [He's so bundled up. Doesn't look like he's in good shape.]

Friend: [He is.]

Friend: [Very much so.]

Zhou Ting: ???

She suspected her new friend had switched fandoms.

So after watching videos together for a few days, she casually suggested checking out videos from the other person's feed.

[Lu Yanzhou's new song is incredible! No regrets falling for him!]

[Lu Yanzhou's face must be a gift from God!]

[Lu Yanzhou's new song reveals it's about his old crush.]

Zhou Ting: “…”

So she really had switched fandoms.

The problem was, she'd switched to her own high school classmate.

*

Back in high school, Lu Yanzhou had a crush on a girl, but nothing ever came of it.

The only connection they still had was that they'd added each other on a short-video app back in high school.

Unfortunately, she hadn't posted anything in years, and even her profile picture was just a black blob.

Just like his impression of her back then: quiet, reserved, and aloof.

Until one day, an enthusiastic, impatient invitation popped up in his DMs.

[Babe!! Let's gossip together!!!]

Coming soon 2: "After My Top-Tier Star Son Came Through Time"

Shen Jinyuan had a strange dream about herself twenty-two years in the future.

Her husband had died young. Just as her son had finally become a top-tier star, damaging rumors about him were exposed. He became famous that morning and was laid to rest that afternoon, and she died from the shock.

Single Shen Jinyuan: Starting now, I'll close my heart to love. No marriage, no heartbreak.

The next moment, someone knocked at the door, and a cocky, hard-edged voice came from outside:

“Mom, open up.”

*

This uncultured, ill-mannered son might be as useful to most people as a bicycle is to a fish, but to Shen Jinyuan, he was like armor on a foolish king.

Just the thing to take on her nemesis, Jiang Yuzhou.

Jiang Yuzhou was arrogant and cold, with a sharp tongue, and yet he was the roommate of the guy she had a crush on.

At a gathering, Shen Jinyuan gave Shen Du very careful instructions: “Your mouth is just as sharp as his. If you get into an argument later, rip him to shreds for me! Got it?”

Shen Du promised without a second thought. “Don't worry, I'll make him cry for his mommy!”

Just then, the door opened.

The first time Shen Du saw Jiang Yuzhou, he blurted out:

“Dad?!”

Shen Jinyuan: ???

*

To get her son back on the right path, Shen Jinyuan decided to call a temporary truce with Jiang Yuzhou and focus on raising him.

In the cafeteria, the guy she had a crush on was on a date when Shen Jinyuan suddenly walked over.

Onlookers: Here she goes again, putting on an act.

The next moment, Shen Jinyuan grabbed Shen Du, who was sitting nearby munching seeds and watching the show. “Stop being lazy and expecting everyone else to do the work! Go pay for your dad… I mean, Brother Zhou.”

Outside the dorm, Shen Du and Jiang Yuzhou got into an argument and nearly came to blows.

Onlookers: Shen Du must have been egged on by Shen Jinyuan! She can't stand Jiang Yuzhou.

Shen Jinyuan strolled past and patted Jiang Yuzhou's arm with an affectionate look. “Your health comes first. Just a couple of spanks will do.”

Shen Du, who was eighteen years and one month old: ?

After Shen Du got into trouble, Shen Jinyuan stormed off to find Jiang Yuzhou.

Onlookers: With Jiang Yuzhou's sharp tongue, he could make her cry.

Before long, they heard an argument from inside.

Shen Jinyuan: “I can't handle that brat anymore. Do what you want with him.”

Jiang Yuzhou: “I'll handle it, I'll handle it. Have some water.”

[So much for being sworn enemies, with Shen but no Jiang?]

[I get it now. Their only real teamwork is raising Shen Du.]

[Why do I feel like Shen Du is their son?]

Jiang Yuzhou couldn't stop wondering about Shen Jinyuan's change of heart, so he finally asked Shen Du, “Your sister said she'd call a truce with me for four years. Why four years?”

Shen Du: …Maybe because you'll kick the bucket in four years.

Theme: Be kind to stray puppies and cherish all life