Chapter Nineteen: The Siberian Tiger—A Big Payday!

[Wow, is this what you call a small favor?]
[There's a real Siberian tiger appearing in the movie? But for the streamer, it’s probably just a slap on the wrist, right?
So it should count as a small favor… I guess?]
[Hahaha, our little cutie is actually making it to the big screen now, impressive! Streamer, just say yes, hurry up!]

Just the thought of having a real Siberian tiger in the film was thrilling!

Jia Xiaozhen, one of the renowned female directors, had seen videos of Shen Miao on the trending list earlier. Suddenly inspired, she wanted to include that real Siberian tiger in the movie.

After all, a genuine Siberian tiger is far more impressive than CGI. But seeing Shen Miao’s round panda head looking a bit dazed and hesitant, Jia Xiaozhen immediately said:

“Of course, it’s not for free. We’ll pay a fee!
Ordinary little cats and dogs usually get a thousand or two per day, but our heavyweight guest, the Siberian tiger, will obviously cost more – ten thousand yuan a day!”

Unexpectedly, their little cutie’s value was quite high. Shen Miao was about to nod happily but suddenly paused, tilting her panda head and blinking, asking:

“Is food and lodging included?”

“Don’t worry, you and the little cutie will be well-fed every day! Travel expenses for both of you are on me. But… lodging?”

Jia Xiaozhen looked a bit puzzled.

It seemed no hotel would allow a tiger to check in?

“Where does the little cutie stay at night? The zoo? Should I pay for it?”

“No, no, the little one stays in the nearby forest at night, no cost. I meant lodging for me.”

[Hahaha, our streamer’s concerns are quite thorough! Three free meals a day, no worries about the little cutie’s food!]
[Suddenly realizing the little cutie earns way more than this office worker, sob!]
[Of course, it makes sense – it’s a tiger versus a workhorse. Can you even compare?]
[Sobbing, Mom asked why I’m sitting on the lemon tree watching the livestream, I’m so jealous!]

Food, lodging, and payment—especially satisfying the appetites of both the panda and the Siberian tiger—Shen Miao happily agreed.

“That’s wonderful, thank you, streamer! When the movie airs, I’ll invite you and the little cutie to watch!”

After saying this, Jia Xiaozhen suddenly remembered her black-and-white border collie and returned to the original topic:

“By the way, streamer, I want to ask you something. My border collie, Beibei, goes crazy around people when we’re out.
Whenever he sees a pretty girl in a dress, he rushes over wanting hugs and cuddles. I can’t pull him away.”

[That’s totally normal. My husky is the same; otherwise, he’d be lost.]
[Yeah, or how else did I end up falling into the bushes last time?]

[That’s nothing. I was walking three huskies at once, chasing after my pants, lighting a cigarette…]

“It’s not that.”

Jia Xiaozhen petted her panting Beibei and said:

“My dog only acts crazy around girls when outside. When he meets men, he’s cold and indifferent, totally ignoring them.
By the way, my Beibei is male. Does it have something to do with him being male?”

[Wow, maybe some single guy didn’t drink the forgetfulness potion in his past life? Definitely a true simp!]
[Don’t overthink it. Border collies are smart; maybe he’s just being mischievous.]
[Stop guessing. Let’s hear what our streamer says.
Black and white knows black and white. So, what’s the verdict, big black and white one?]

At this moment, the black-and-white Shen Miao was staring at the border collie in the livestream, asking for the reason. But Beibei, hearing this, perked his ears and stammered, unwilling to explain.

“Tell me quickly, don’t make me slap you while I’m happily earning money!”

Shen Miao let out a howl. The clever Beibei got scared and shivered, obediently barking everything out.

Soon, Shen Miao nodded seriously and said to Jia Xiaozhen:

“I understand, miss. He’s just a normal border collie, not a simp reincarnate from a past life. Don’t worry too much.
But you should probably break up with your boyfriend. Because your boyfriend is cheating on you.”

Jia Xiaozhen and all the viewers: ???

Jia Xiaozhen was completely dumbfounded, her face a question mark:

“Wait, I wasn’t asking about my dog? How did we suddenly get to my boyfriend?
And streamer, how do you know I have a boyfriend?”

“Of course, your dog told me.
Here’s the thing: every time your boyfriend takes the dog out, he also brings the dog to see his mistress.
And that mistress bribes your dog with lots of treats.
So over time, your little black-and-white has come to associate going out with meeting pretty girls in dresses and getting food.”

Hearing this, Jia Xiaozhen was stunned, as if struck by lightning, looking at her dog in disbelief:

“Is this true? Is what she saying true?”

“Woof woof! It’s really not my fault! That mistress gives way too much!”

Although Woof knew it was wrong, the temptation was irresistible. But Woof always came home at night. You can’t blame me, right?

Very smart Beibei understood this was akin to betrayal among good dog friends.

The dog hung its head guiltily, eyes shifting nervously, not daring to meet Jia Xiaozhen’s gaze.

Seeing her dog’s reaction, Jia Xiaozhen immediately understood.

…It’s true!

The sky is falling!

[??? Damn, how can watching a dog reveal a human affair? Is this a dog investigation or a mistress investigation livestream?]
[I didn’t expect to get a juicy gossip from watching a dog. This streamer’s room is full of surprises every day!]
[Betrayed by both dog and boyfriend, this poor lady is so unlucky!]

Jia Xiaozhen was stunned for a moment but, realizing her dog couldn’t speak human language, she could only laugh dryly and choose to forgive Beibei.

What else could she do?

She could throw the man out, but she couldn’t bear to let go of the dog she raised with such care!

“Alright, thank you, streamer. Now I finally know what’s going on!
Don’t worry, I’ll get rid of my boyfriend soon enough!”

Amid the lively atmosphere of the livestream, the black-and-white little one signed off. Shen Miao took a few bites of watermelon with lingering enjoyment, then waved her paw at the viewers:

“Okay, I’m going to eat now. Everyone remember to order ginseng!
There are plenty of other delicious things on the mountain too. If you want them, leave me a message.
By the way, did you see the job posting I sent last time? If anyone fits the requirements, please contact me quickly! Time waits for no one.”

If she couldn’t recruit anyone soon, she might lose her tail!

Shen Miao was very serious, but the chat was clearly not taking it seriously, laughing nonstop.

She sighed, shook her round head, ended the livestream, and carefully checked her email.

There were only a few emails, most of which were jokes and teasing.

But to keep her tail, Shen Miao munched on bamboo shoots while seriously reviewing her messages.

Wait, this one says the applicant’s specialty is flying very well. That seems to match her needs?

So, will her panda tail be safe this time?