Chapter 12: Bonus!

The victim’s video was pixelated to protect privacy, focusing on clarification and gratitude.

Although there was surveillance footage, it wasn’t very clear, leading some to deliberately misinterpret and fabricate stories. 

The victim’s clarification provided more substantial evidence.

Shortly after both videos were posted, the trio monitored the comment trends and, just in case, used a secondary account to steer the conversation.

Quickly, the views and comments increased, mostly positive, which reassured the trio.

Due to the media’s silence and the surveillance evidence, the controversy lacked a focal point, causing the hype to wane. 

However, Han Shuangshuang’s timely videos reignited the interest, speeding up the follower growth again.

Han Shuangshuang couldn’t help but smile maternally at the comments in the puppy’s grievance section.

“Wow, puppy, don’t make that face, my heart is breaking!”

“Brave puppy doing good deeds, bad guys will be dealt with by big brother!”

“Ugly-cute, ugly-cute.”

“Who can resist a sulking puppy’s coquetry? Certainly not me.”

“I mean, is there a lawyer who can help me fight for custody? I really want someone else’s puppy!”

Han Shuangshuang not only read them herself but also read them aloud to Xiao Bai.

Xiao Man: “…”

With all the “mom,” “brother,” and “uncle” talk, she was so embarrassed she could dig out a two-bedroom apartment with her toes!

Chen Yao also smiled, her eyes narrowing: 

“DouDou has already gained 50,000 followers. With one or two more highlights, we should be stable!” 

She paused and added: 

” Han, the footage you shot last night is perfect to use. That lunatic who tried to hit Xiao Bai deserves to contribute to your follower growth!”

Of course, to avoid unnecessary legal issues, it couldn’t be posted directly; some blurring was necessary.

Han Shuangshuang was very proactive about this.

This incident was caused by the dog owner not keeping his dog under control, leading to it injuring a passerby. 

Why was she, the rescuer, subjected to cyberbullying while the dog owner went unscathed?

Although she couldn’t expose the owner’s appearance due to legal concerns, she could expose his behavior, dragging him into the public eye!

Thinking of the man’s aggressive demeanor last night, as if he wanted to beat Xiao Bai to death, Han Shuangshuang gritted her teeth in anger. 

He should have faced public judgment long ago!

The surveillance footage of the dog owner hitting the dog wasn’t available to Han Shuangshuang; the police refused to release it. 

After this incident, she was particularly grateful to the bitten girl and her boyfriend. 

If she had tried to obtain the footage herself, it would have been difficult.

But besides the video, she had taken photos at the police station to “tell the story through pictures,” recorded audio, adjusted the sound, and planned to post it as evidence of “Xiao Bai being attacked by the dog owner.” 

She also had a copy of the public security penalty decision, the most crucial evidence. 

She wasn’t lying, so she wasn’t afraid of being sued later.

Chen Yao and Han Shuangshuang discussed the editing, blurring what needed to be blurred and cutting what needed to be cut, planning to release the video between 7 and 8 PM when netizens were most active, perfect for “judging” those who act inhumane.

By the end of the day, Han Shuangshuang’s DouDou account had 70,000 followers, exceeding their initial expectations and overachieving the target.

Because of this, and since the next day was Saturday, they didn’t work overtime, just monitored the internet at home.

The exposure video from last night went viral. 

Netizens didn’t expect the culprit they had inadvertently overlooked to be so arrogant, unrepentant, and even daring to hit Xiao Bai!

With the video of Xiao Bai’s pitiful cuteness, its vague image in the netizens’ minds became concrete. 

It was no longer just “a good dog that saved someone” but “Xiao Bai, who saved someone but suffered greatly.” 

They had just vowed to protect Xiao Bai, only to see someone actually trying to kill it. 

How could they not be outraged?

As for the fact that Xiao Bai was almost beaten before they made their promise, such trivial details were completely ignored.

The power of the masses is immense. 

The dog owner was quickly dug up, but the trio monitored the comments, deleting any with the owner’s personal details.

The owner’s personal information could be disclosed online, but not in their comment section.

Indeed, not a single bit of the owner’s information leaked in Han Shuangshuang’s comment section, but it was everywhere else.

Meanwhile, the dog owner was in detention. 

His wife and mother, unfamiliar with the internet, didn’t know their family had gone viral online. 

They failed to respond promptly, and the uproar demanding “severe punishment for the dog owner” grew fiercer.

Han Shuangshuang, relatively undisturbed, was in a good mood.

Over the past few days, her online purchases had mostly arrived, including the new vest she had expedited.

The new vest was plain without text, less recognizable than the previous one with words.

Han Shuangshuang didn’t want Xiao Bai to be easily identified by ill-intentioned people on the street.

She fitted Xiao Bai with a collar bearing her phone number, placed a few small toys in its bed, ensured it had plenty of dog food, and bathed it with dog-specific shampoo until it smelled great. 

Holding the warm dog, she couldn’t bear to let go.

Over the weekend, there were no uncontrollable incidents online. 

On Sunday, Han Shuangshuang visited the hospital. 

Xiao Man’s condition was stable, and Xiao Teng hadn’t budged. 

Han Shuangshuang suspected they were trying to drag out Xiao Man’s situation. 

Though anxious, she was helpless.

Fortunately, since no further tests were done, the daily expenses weren’t high, and the prepaid hospital fees were sufficient.

Han Shuangshuang added Lin Ci on WeChat. 

He was much more informed and told her that while she was visiting Xiao Man, the bitten girl’s family had gone to the dog owner’s house for answers!

Normally, if your dog bites someone, a good attitude, apology, and compensation would suffice, and most people wouldn’t push further. 

But this family was unrepentant and bold. 

Even with the household’s breadwinner in detention, the remaining two women held their ground, causing a scene that drew half the village to watch.

Lin Ci, not working overtime, slipped on his sandals and went to watch. 

Too many people crowded the scene, so he quickly went home to fetch a drone for an aerial view.

Receiving the drone footage from Lin Ci, Han Shuangshuang thought: 

“Bro, you’re more suited to being an influencer than me!”

Who says men aren’t gossipy? 

Gossip is a human trait, regardless of gender!

In any case, Han Shuangshuang, though not on-site, experienced it vividly. 

She didn’t notice Xiao Man stealthily jumping onto the sofa and glancing over.

The two parties argued outside the house, voices louder than one another, each convinced they were in the right.

The dog owner’s side wailed, sat on the ground, and cursed, while the victim’s side was equally vocal, their spitting nearly forming a waterfall.

The onlookers formed a large circle, their faces clearly showing excitement in the video, everyone happily watching the drama.

At the end of the video, the police arrived.

Han Shuangshuang asked Lin Ci on WeChat: 

“Do you know what happened afterward?”

Lin Ci: “The mediation failed; they all went home.”

Han Shuangshuang thought, thankfully the bitten girl’s family wasn’t weak, or they’d have been bullied by the bad guys. 

She sighed, then turned to see Xiao Bai beside her, nearly falling off the sofa in shock.

When did Xiao Bai sit next to her? 

What was it doing? 

Could it not only understand human speech but also read?

Han Shuangshuang still couldn’t believe this guess. 

If a dog could read, wouldn’t it be supernatural?

This world is still materialistic. 

Han Shuangshuang hugged Xiao Bai, sighing: “It’s good to see them handling it well.”

Xiao Man thought she’d rather call it “dog eat dog.”

From the video, the bitten girl’s family was no pushover, and since she had helped save someone, besides providing a clarification video which they should have done there seemed to be no gesture of gratitude toward Han Shuangshuang, her owner.

Who said victims had to be perfect? 

Indeed, bad guys are dealt with by worse guys.

Xiao Man tapped Han Shuangshuang, pointing to the dog food cabinet.

It’s already this late, and you haven’t prepared my dog food? 

Are you trying to starve me?

Han Shuangshuang smiled: 

“Is Xiao Bai hungry? Wait a moment, it’ll be ready soon!”

Completely unaware of Xiao Man’s resentment, she happily prepared the dog food.

On Monday, Han Shuangshuang brought the dog to work as usual. 

Happily, after the weekend’s developments, her follower count had surpassed 100,000!

Over the weekend, following Chen Yao’s plan, she posted a video of Xiao Bai understanding human speech to prevent the hype from fading too quickly. 

This video successfully pushed her followers over 100,000.

Arriving at her workstation, Han Shuangshuang saw Chen Yao and Su Mingxuan beaming.

Colleagues from other teams surrounded them, some envious, some jealous.

They were aware of the trio’s time-limited task. 

Since Han Shuangshuang had been unexpectedly “boosted,” such a rare opportunity was hard to come by, but they envied Chen Yao and Su Mingxuan for getting to work on this project.

In their eyes, Han Shuangshuang had already been accidentally “made viral,” and with a slight push, could surpass 100,000 followers. 

They thought they could do it too-essentially free bonus money! 

Yet, Chen Yao and Su Mingxuan got the chance, truly enviable!

The trio didn’t hear much of their colleagues’ sour remarks before being summoned to the office by Xu Yan in their four-person group chat.

Xu Yan smiled: 

“Congratulations on completing the task ahead of schedule. I’ve asked finance to process your bonuses, which will be in your accounts today-20,000 each, after taxes.”

The trio and the dog couldn’t help but smile. 

Their monthly salary was only 5,000 to 6,000, and Han Shuangshuang earned even less.

This was several months’ salary, and they had only worked a few days-what a deal!

Xiao Man barked at Xu Yan, praising him. 

This boss was great-hardworking and timely with bonuses, a true gem!

Xu Yan: “…”

He subtly stepped back, ensuring Han Shuangshuang was holding Xiao Bai tightly to prevent any sudden movements, then felt slightly reassured.

But, they should leave quickly!

Xu Yan said: 

“Don’t relax now; keep up the good work on the account. Go ahead!”

The trio: “Yes, Boss Xu!”

They left the office smiling. 

Su Mingxuan excitedly said: “We should celebrate with a good meal!”

Chen Yao: “Sure, let’s meet after work! What do you want to eat?”

Han Shuangshuang was also happy but hesitated: 

“Are there any pet-friendly restaurants? Xiao Bai is a hero; we can’t forget it.”

Xiao Man thought Han Shuangshuang was quite thoughtful. 

But as a dog, if given a choice, it’s better to avoid human food!

Chen Yao said: 

“True. But our food is too oily and salty, not good for it… How about this? Let’s buy ingredients and have a hotpot at my place!”

The other two agreed.

Watching them discuss what ingredients to buy, Xiao Man thought youth was wonderful, and cooking for oneself had its own charm.

…!!!

Xiao Man suddenly froze.

Wait, before she became a dog, were there still unopened refrigerated ingredients in her fridge? 

Were there vegetables outside that didn’t need refrigeration? 

It’s been so long; they must have spoiled!!! 

Did they grow bugs!!!