Chapter 132: Chapter 132: How Can a Dog Be So Smart?

In the video, after Cangqiong flung the bowl to the ground, he kept growling at Deputy Yang’s parents.

The camera moved further away from Cangqiong, presumably because Deputy Yang’s mom retreated a few steps in fear: “Look, this dog not only throws the bowl but also growls at us.”

Xu Ying carefully listened to the dog’s barking in the video.

[Not eat, not eat, how many times have I said not to eat!]

[You’ve been eating this dish for six days, it’s getting smelly.]

[How many times do I have to fling the bowl for you to understand?]

Xu Ying understood these dog phrases, and her pupils contracted. Cangqiong was saying the food couldn’t be eaten as it was leftovers from six days ago, so Cangqiong didn’t want Deputy Yang’s parents eating leftovers?

Xu Ying quickly asked Deputy Yang, “Deputy Yang, after Cangqiong sweeps those dishes to the floor, do your parents have to cook meals again?”

Deputy Yang nodded helplessly, “Yes, it’s really troublesome.”

Xu Ying continued to ask, “Then after they redo the meals, does Cangqiong stop sweeping bowls and flinging them?”

Deputy Yang was slightly stunned upon hearing this, “Yes, after my parents cook the meals, Cangqiong returns to normal.”

He keenly sensed the implication behind Xu Ying’s question: “Little Xu Station Chief, do you mean that all the food Cangqiong sweeps to the ground has issues?”

Xu Ying nodded solemnly, “Yes, in the video, Cangqiong is not scolding your parents but trying to stop them from eating leftovers from six days ago, not fresh anymore.”

Surprise flashed across Deputy Yang’s face, followed by a deep sense of helplessness: “I also suspected the food might be the issue. My parents always say the leftovers are from yesterday, and they cooked them themselves; how could there be a problem.”

“I never thought it was leftovers from six days ago!”

Some foods can undergo adverse chemical reactions after being stored for a long time, producing harmful substances. For instance, leafy vegetables can convert into nitrite under novel effects, and nitrite can transform into carcinogens in the human body.

Leftovers stored in the fridge for one or two days might be fine, but the risk of leftovers stored for six days increases dramatically. Leftovers easily spoil and develop a taste, growing bacteria and mold, but after reheating, the odor can be masked by strong seasoning, making it seem not serious.

Special attention should be paid to overnight seafood, leafy greens, cold dishes, and soaked mushrooms.

“My parents are extremely thrifty; even though I send my entire salary home now and conditions have improved, their frugality hasn’t changed. Having money doesn’t stop them from living frugally.”

Deputy Yang feels a sense of frustration that they can’t change: “But when they see heavily discounted and promotional groceries or other goods, they can’t resist hoarding. They stock up so much that they can’t consume it, and they deal with many ingredients at once, cooking large amounts of food, and then they don’t have to cook for days, just reheating leftovers in the microwave.”

“I have mentioned this issue many times before. During Mid-Autumn Festival, the unit sent hairy crabs for family greeting, and my parents were reluctant to eat them; in the end, they saw they weren’t fresh anymore. My dad felt bad and steamed them all at once, eating fervently and finally landing in the hospital.”

“After this incident, my parents promised not to hoard and eat leftovers, but turns out they were just deceiving me.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Ying felt sorry and a bit uneasy. The older generation endured hardship and thriftiness for so long that changing habits and mindsets is difficult. Saving small amounts but harming health, landing in ICU, and the bills break the heart.

Deputy Yang is quite distressed: “If they can’t finish the leftover food, my parents probably fed Cangqiong a lot.”

“In the video, Cangqiong’s fur indeed doesn’t look as shiny and smooth as it did in the base.”

Every family has difficult affairs, and Xu Ying doesn’t know how to comfort Deputy Yang.

“How about this: if you call your parents on video, I can say a few words to Cangqiong, have him help supervise your parents eating fresh vegetables every day.”

Upon hearing this, Deputy Yang’s dim gaze lightened up, “Really? Thank you, Little Xu Station Chief!”

“You’re welcome, you’re welcome.”

Xu Ying felt that being able to do something for these soldiers protecting the country, lending a hand, counted as making an effort.

The soldiers’ phones have special programs installed, ensuring signal reception. Deputy Yang dialed a video call to his mother.

The mother picked up swiftly, as her son who is usually busy at the army calls her suddenly on video: “Son, are you free today? Do you have a holiday?”

Deputy Yang nodded, “Yes, I have half a day off today.”

He hurriedly got to the point, “Mom, quickly bring Cangqiong over.”

“Are you sending Cangqiong away? Have you found a new home for him?”

Although Yang’s mother was puzzled, she still took the phone to Cangqiong.

A well-mannered, dignified golden retriever appeared in the video, and upon seeing Deputy Yang after a long time, he enthusiastically barked at the camera, wagging his tongue and tail.

[Coach Yang, I miss you so much! I miss the coaches at the base too.]

Xu Ying translated Cangqiong’s dog phrases to Deputy Yang and the soldiers standing behind him.

Everyone was moved upon hearing Xu Ying’s translation.

Cangqiong was not just a pet, but a comrade and friend like those teammates everywhere around us.

Deputy Yang raised his phone, allowing Cangqiong to see the comrades behind him.

The comrades also collectively greeted Cangqiong, waving and eagerly calling out Cangqiong’s name.

Initially lying on the floor, Cangqiong stood up hurriedly upon hearing the response to his calls from Deputy Yang’s side.

What’s going on? The soldiers across the phone appear to understand him now.

Cangqiong was evidently excited, his emotions soaring, and he engaged eagerly with those on the other end of the call.

[I also miss the brothers at the base so much!]

[I’ve been staying downstairs in the neighborhood for a while, and I’ve met a retired Border Collie; we even became walking buddies~ Lots to chat about.]

Xu Ying chuckled as he relayed what Cangqiong said, and the soldiers present listened attentively and seriously. Xu Ying’s translation seemed to animate the dog’s barking, and memories of once fighting alongside kept resurfacing vividly.

Yang’s mother noticed Cangqiong maintained a good relationship with her long-absent son despite not seeing him for such a long time; he’s still so gentle and eager, leaving her even more perplexed about why the dog keeps flipping their bowls.

After greeting Cangqiong, Deputy Yang said seriously, “Mom, I showed the video to an expert in Beast Language and already know the reason why Cangqiong is throwing bowls.”

“Beast Language expert? It’s the first time I’ve heard of such an expert.”

Yang’s mother muttered, and Yang’s father also came over upon hearing, hurriedly asking, “Son, what did the expert say, what’s the matter?”

Deputy Yang replied, “Mom, have you guys been eating leftovers again? That’s why every time they redo the meals, Cangqiong returns to normal and doesn’t throw bowls anymore.”

“Cangqiong is actually worried about your health!”

Upon hearing this, Yang’s father and mother displayed signs of surprise and guilt, staring wide-eyed at the golden retriever: “How can it be possible, how can a dog be this smart?”

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