Chapter One

Shen Qian was slightly taken aback, looking at Shen's mother with a helpless and sorrowful expression. Shen's mother then said: "The neighboring city is a first-tier city. Firstly, the salary you can earn with your education will leave you quite financially strained; secondly, there is no need to revisit the memories of the neighboring city."

Under the dormitory building, Shen Qian looked around but could not find a place for Zaomao to temporarily stay. Shen Qian irritably scratched Zaomao's head, "Zaomao, what are we going to do? Dogs are not allowed in the dormitory."

"Woof woof..." The scruffy four-legged creature leaped off the ground and dashed towards Li Meili, who, frightened, clutched her skirt and ran outside. Upon seeing this, Shen Qian burst into laughter.

Indeed, this dog treats her like a mother dog. Li Meili looked utterly helpless

Mother, if you are unwilling to tell me, is it not permissible for me to explore on my own

After walking for a while, Shen Qian arrived at the breakfast cart at the entrance and bought three meat buns, followed by two relatively large dogs. As soon as Shen Qian turned around, she tossed one bun to each of the dogs and kept one for herself

Shen Qian was also curious about how she lost her memory. Shen's mother somewhat unhappily said it was due to falling down the stairs. Shen Qian believed her. Shen Qian had also asked about her past, and Shen's mother would recount trivial matters one by one. However, there was not a single photo left in the house to evoke her memories.

Shen Qian remained silent, looking at Li Meili with a pitiful expression. Seeing her in such a pitiful state, Li Meili felt helpless; she always knew how to play the innocent card, and there was nothing she could do about it. Li Meili said: "I will deliver it to the veterinary hospital for your dormitory; I am going to sleep in my new house."

Beautiful, I ask you to do me a favor

Shallow, that place does not belong to you

Generally, Li Meili advises Shen Qian to go on blind dates or something similar to meet more men. Gao Changfeng always smiles and says, "If you want men, our team has plenty." Gao Changfeng is a special police officer who actually uses a gun to confront dangerous criminals.

In the early years, Shen Qian would still be curious about her past, particularly regarding the nine neatly arranged ear piercings on her left ear, which spanned from the earlobe to the cartilage, seemingly done all at once. Given the passage of time, her right ear, however, only bore a single, modest piercing in the middle of the earlobe. Yet, as time went on, Shen Qian's curiosity gradually waned. She thought to herself that the past was the past; without memories, there were no memories, and as long as she was doing well, that was what mattered. Indeed, she was doing quite well; despite her poor academic performance leading her to a second-tier university, she was studying one of the least popular majors. Yet, as time went on, Shen Qian's curiosity gradually waned. She thought to herself that the past was the past; without memories, there were no memories, and as long as she was doing well, that was what mattered. Indeed, she was doing quite well; despite her poor academic performance leading her to a second-tier university, she was studying one of the least popular majors.

Shen Qian has worked at the pet hospital for two years. This hospital has its headquarters in a neighboring sub-provincial city, and due to temporary personnel shortages at the headquarters, they wish to transfer several veterinarians there

Shen Qian is a woman who has lost her memory. Her memories prior to the age of twenty are completely blank. She only remembers waking up from the hospital bed, when a middle-aged woman rushed over to her, repeatedly calling her "Qian Qian".

At the age of 25, Shen Qian could no longer endure the loneliness and decided to adopt a three-month-old male dog. Her colleague, best friend, and university alumna, Li Meili, remarked that Shen Qian lacked discernment, choosing to raise a mixed-breed shepherd dog when there were so many other options available.

The car door closed automatically, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom also disappeared.

Shen Qian chuckled softly. Li Meili is a kind-hearted person with a soft spot, and although she has a bit of a temper, she is always willing to help her close friends. Therefore, she immediately softened her tone, saying, "Alright, I will help you find a place to stay tomorrow. For now, you can leave your partner downstairs for the night."

Therefore, she left a note for Shen's mother and went to the neighboring city with Li Meili to meet that man.

This person and dog look at each other with mutual disdain, and Shen Qian has also grown accustomed to it over the past two years

What happened

The next day, Shen Qian discovered that her mixed-breed dog was missing. Shen Qian immediately panicked and searched everywhere, only to find her dog playing joyfully with a very beautiful and seemingly elegant yellow Labrador in a nearby park.

However, dogs bred from different breeds have stronger immune systems than purebred dogs, making them easier to raise

And this matter has remained unresolved for many days

Shen Qian immediately pointed at Li Meili and commanded the disheveled-haired person, "Go tear her dress."

Her nickname is surprisingly the same as its name

It is known that although shepherd dogs are expensive, mixed breeds are of too low a quality and can only be reduced to being meat dogs for human consumption. However, Shen Qian did not think so; she was very fond of this little mixed breed and affectionately named it "Zamao".

The mixed-breed dog wagged its tail, staring at Shen Qian with its big, shiny, dark eyes. Shen Qian was very pleased and went upstairs with her luggage. This is the reason why Shen Qian liked mixed-breed dogs; they were simply adorable.

Shen Qian is a veterinarian. At a glance, she can tell that the Labrador Retriever in the picture is a purebred dog, and judging by its physique and coat color, it can be considered exceptional. Shen Qian thinks that the owner must pamper this Labrador Retriever; just look at that fur, it is so well-groomed. She even feels an urge to pet it.

* * *

Shen Qian caught a glimpse only occasionally, and upon seeing the man in the white shirt seated behind, she noted his remarkably handsome features. He had a refined brow and a straight nose, beneath which lay a pair of slightly pursed thin lips. His complexion was extremely pale, yet Shen Qian had to admit that he was truly good-looking, at least the most handsome man she had ever seen.

After several years of diligent study and implementation, Shen Qian has become somewhat proficient. Thus, she embarked on her career, working at a small veterinary hospital as a veterinary obstetrician, specializing in assisting with animal deliveries.

Shen Qian also wanted to see the world, so she discussed it with her mother upon returning home, only to be met with a firm refusal from Shen's mother. In Shen Qian's perception, Shen's mother was a calm and strong woman; this stark contrast made Shen Qian's long-buried curiosity resurface.

Li Meili seemed unaware and continued to murmur: "Qianqian, if you are going to buy, make sure to buy only the pure ones. This way, the offspring produced in the future can also fetch a good price."

Shen Qian and Li Meili are both among the quota. Naturally, Li Meili is delighted, mainly because Gao Changfeng's unit is in the neighboring city. Although Gao Changfeng often has to deal with cases, at least the time they can spend together has increased compared to before. In Shen Qian's five years of memory, it seems she has never left this place. This is a small city, with an average economy and culture, merely a city that ensures basic needs, dependent on the neighboring city.

"Because your father is a soldier, and soldiers are not allowed to make mistakes." Mother Shen smiled and said, "You are the result of a night of passion between him and me."

This person and the dog are evidently in a "romantic relationship." As Li Meili is getting married this year, the only opposite sex by Shen Qian's side is that "mixed-breed dog." Li Meili then earnestly asked, "I say, Qian Qian, you can treat men like dogs, but don't expect dogs to act like men; you still need to rely on men for a home."

Suddenly, the rear door of the vehicle was opened, and the Labrador dog leaped lightly into the car

Upon seeing this note, Shen's mother felt that some matters were simply unavoidable. Shen Qian's life had long been intertwined with certain people and events from the neighboring city.

But Shen Qian really wanted to see what kind of man he was, the kind of man who could make her mother endure so much and give birth to her alone. A man who would violate morality and self-respect? A man who would burden others for a lifetime?

As soon as they arrived at the dormitory, Shen Qian quickly pulled the messy-haired person to jump out of the car and casually said goodbye to Li Meili

The woman claimed to be Shen Qian's mother. Shen Qian told the woman that she had lost her memory, but her mother merely smiled, appearing unfazed by Shen Qian's amnesia

Li Meili tossed her head, and the sticky candy attached to her flowing hair followed suit, flinging behind her head. Li Meili remained oblivious and continued, "But it doesn't make any money; no one wants it."

Shen Qian caught the bun in her mouth and devoured it ravenously. The Labrador named Qianqian sniffed it and picked up the bun to bring it to Shen Qian's mouth. Shen Qian took another bite, thoroughly enjoying it and remaining very composed.

* * *

Shen Qian dragged the scruffy dog to the bottom of the dormitory stairs, patted its head, and gently reminded it, "Stay here downstairs obediently, and come to work with me tomorrow morning"

Shen Qian took a piece of milk candy from her bag and placed it in the mouth of the scruffy dog, which chewed with its wide-open mouth, making a "crunching" sound, its expression both indulgent and lazy. Li Meili, who had always been displeased with the dog, glared at it even more fiercely upon seeing its smug enjoyment, saying, "This dog, I will definitely get rid of it sooner or later"

"Shen Qian, are you asking for a beating?" Li Meili immediately roared, expressing her protest against such a shameless woman as Shen Qian through her outburst

Mother Shen clearly pointed out that indeed a part of her memory was in the neighboring city. Shen Qian stared blankly at Mother Shen, who then pulled out a yellowed photograph from the bottom of a ceramic vat used for brewing. The photo depicted a man wearing a neatly arranged military cap, with the shoulder insignia on a sky blue background, from which one could vaguely discern a large golden star. He sat upright in a chair, meticulously facing the camera.

Shen Qian is indeed quite tragic. Initially, she aspired to be a farmer and chose an agricultural university. However, her grades did not meet the requirements, and she could only be assigned to the veterinary program by the school. That would have been acceptable, but she was unexpectedly taken under the wing of a mentor who specialized in "animal hybridization," becoming a closed-door disciple. Every day, she engages in research on the hybridization of different animal breeds.

Shen Qian was left speechless, suddenly falling silent.

Could it be that her memories are in the neighboring city? The unease in Shen's mother's eyes profoundly revealed: Yes, Shen Qian's memories are related to the neighboring city

The scruffy-haired child looked up with big, round eyes at Shen Qian. Seeing the child's pitiful and innocent expression, Shen Qian could only pout and pull out her phone to call Li Meili. On the other end of the line, Li Meili answered, "Hello?"

The mixed-breed dog seemed to sense Shen Qian's gaze, and during its playtime, it unexpectedly looked in Shen Qian's direction. Its tail began to wag vigorously as it ran towards Shen Qian. The exceptional Labrador also followed suit and ran over.

Shen Qian was suddenly shocked, "Then why..." Why are they here

Shen Qian shrugged, lowering his head to look at the scruffy-haired man, who was chewing on the remaining bun while watching the luxurious car gradually drive away.

Good... ..." Shen Qian still looked at Li Meili with a worried expression. Shen Qian was imagining how Li Meili would react upon discovering that there were stray hairs stuck to the back of her head from the milk candy they had eaten. Surely, she would drive straight into them and kill them both.

Shen Qian will become a veterinarian, a doctor who specializes in treating animals. From time to time, Jingjing, a girl who lives in the same alley as Shen Qian, remarks on her misfortune, lamenting that she cannot treat humans and has fallen to the point of treating animals.

It is likely that the more lowly a dog is, the better it understands how to please its master. The mixed-breed dog, gentle and docile, rubs against Shen Qian's feet, crawling on the ground. During work hours, it lies at the hospital entrance, and when Shen Qian finishes work, it follows her home, almost in perfect sync, inseparable.

Shen Qian smiled gently. As a 25-year-old woman, having no male friends is nothing short of tragic. Li Meili's husband, Gao Changfeng, was one of Shen Qian's classmates during her repeated senior year in high school, making him one of the longest-remembered individuals in her life. The two had a good relationship back then, and it was Shen Qian who introduced Li Meili and Gao Changfeng, facilitating their love and marriage.

"I said, Qianqian, why are you bringing that mutt to the big city?" Li Meili, sitting in the driver's seat, caught a glimpse in the rearview mirror of a person and a dog in the back seat playfully teasing each other, and she felt like she was about to vomit blood

Shen Qian had no father; in her subsequent memories, she relied solely on her mother. Shen Qian's family situation was difficult, as her mother did not have a stable job, and the recurring medical expenses made their situation even more strained. After waking up, Shen Qian spent about a month recuperating before she picked up her textbooks again and became a senior high school student, studying diligently for a year without any distractions. However, Shen Qian was already quite old; in the year she could remember, she was twenty years old. After waking up, Shen Qian spent about a month recuperating before she picked up her textbooks again and became a senior high school student, studying diligently for a year without any distractions. However, Shen Qian was already quite old; in the year she could remember, she was twenty years old.

The scruffy creature seems to understand, as it appears to be stuck on those words, continuously gagging and shaking its head. Its pointed ears tremble, and after a few shakes of its head, the milk candy suddenly leaps out from its throat, directly sticking to Li Meili's hair

"I have two tasks for you; you can choose. Either find me a small apartment, or... help me take care of the stray dog." Shen Qian actually felt reluctant to part with the stray dog. She deeply understood that Li Meili disliked the stray dog's mixed-breed appearance, and the stray dog also did not appreciate Li Meili introducing men to Shen Qian.

Shen Qian hung up the phone and made a victory gesture towards the messy-haired person.

Shen Qian looked at Shen's mother with suspicion, and Shen's mother said: "This is your father; he is in the neighboring city."

Shen Qian crouched down to stroke the mixed-breed dog, and the exquisite Labrador nudged her with its nose, looking at Shen Qian with a flattering gaze. It was only then that Shen Qian realized this Labrador was a female, which meant it was trying to curry favor with "Auntie." Just as Shen Qian was about to reach out with her other hand to pet it, she noticed a shiny tag glinting on its neck.

Shen Qian's note to her mother contained just a few simple pieces of information: "I am going to visit the man who gave me life. Mom, you can rest assured, I will not seek out past memories, never."

Shen Qian was almost suffocating. She looked at Shen's mother, who immediately removed the mask she had worn for many years, silently shedding tears. Shen Qian did not know what had happened before her mother's twentieth birthday, but she knew it must have been something unpleasant, at least enough to make Shen's mother very unhappy, which in turn made her feel uneasy as well. She embraced the fragile Shen's mother, saying, "I will no longer be curious about the memories of the past"

Upon seeing that name, Shen Qian almost spat blood... Qian Qian...

Shen Qian was momentarily taken aback when a Rolls-Royce Phantom suddenly sped by from behind her. It was the first time she had seen one, but she did not take a second glance. However, the Labrador in front of her leaped and ran towards the car, barking twice at it.

"Look, isn't this the shallow one from the You family?" A passerby walked past them, pointing at the Labrador and casting a strange glance at Shen Qian, as if she might abduct the dog

Whenever men are mentioned, the scruffy dog sitting next to Shen Qian becomes unwilling and directly barks "Woof Woof" at Gao Changfeng, its voice remarkably loud. This dog's possessiveness is exceptionally strong.