［Really, really, wherever you want to go, we'll carry you there!］
The three bears nodded quickly.
Xu Ying wiped her tears and looked at the arm of the Bear Boss who had just spoken to her.
The Gobi Bear had a palm-sized wound on its arm, with traces of blood, looking quite frightening.
She got up and said seriously, "You're hurt, let me bandage your wound first, that's my duty."
Ning Zexi, who had been left to the side, witnessed the interaction between Xu Ying and the ear fox and Gobi Bears. He somewhat understood now that Xu Ying, this young station chief, had a good rapport with these animals and could understand what they meant.
He was quite knowledgeable about various things because of his live streaming career and was aware that there was a niche profession called "pet communicator." It seemed Xu Ying was a master in pet communication.
Upon hearing that Xu Ying wanted to bandage the Gobi Bear, Ning Zexi felt he finally had a chance to be useful. He obediently handed Xu Ying tissues to wipe her tears.
"Station Chief Xu, I brought a portable medical kit, I'll go get it for you!"
Ning Zexi quickly brought over the medical kit.
"Thank you."
Xu Ying's voice, filled with a nasal tone, thanked him.
Ning Zexi felt a twinge of jealousy and quietly assisted Xu Ying by handing over medical supplies.
Xu Ying treated the Gobi Bear's wound while cautiously asking, "Did my two troublesome colleagues scare your partner?"
"How is she now?"
［She had convulsions when she was startled, but she's fine now. My young sister is guarding her.］
［My two younger brothers and I went out to catch the culprits to prevent those two villains from causing trouble again.］
The Gobi Bear felt sympathy and heartache for the kind-hearted girl while she seriously tended to its wound.
How could those two hateful humans be so cruel to such a kind little girl?
Xu Ying gave the Bear Boss's wound a simple treatment.
She told Brother Gobi Bear, "Your wound needs anti-inflammatory treatment. If you head northwest for 150 kilometers, you'll reach Rescue Station 028."
"There are plenty of medicines and medical tools there. Why don't you come with me?"
"Once we get to the rescue station, I'll grab the tools and ride my motorcycle back to give Sister-in-law Xiong a prenatal checkup."
［Rescue Station 028? Those two villainous colleagues of yours are from that rescue station? Let's go!］
Xiong Da immediately got fired up!
［Perfect! I'll take you to teach them a lesson. Let's settle our grievances!］
Xu Ying blinked, "Isn't that bad? Scaring people is illegal."
［Brother Bear, I support you!］
Fox Boss climbed onto Xu Ying's shoulders, putting its hands on its hips with a cocky air of a fox gaining momentum from a bear: ［No worries, we're animals, how can it be illegal? Besides, we have the Animal Protection Act!］
The other four little ear foxes and the two bear brothers strongly agreed.
"Alright, let's go then!"
Xu Ying nodded, letting the ear fox cubs into the airline cage, then turned to see the three Gobi Bears already down on all fours, ready to dash off.
Bears are plantigrade animals, using their entire foot when walking or running.
Their limbs are strong and powerful, with large paws, especially the front paws, equipped with five long clawed toes, which allow the bear to support its body steadily and move quickly when running.
［Hey sister, what are you standing there for? Hop on, and I'll take you flying!］
The Gobi Bear shouted to Xu Ying.
Without further ado, Xu Ying secured the airline cage on the bear's back, then climbed up, hugging the Gobi Bear's neck tightly.
Pointing to another Gobi Bear, she turned to Ning Zexi and said, "Little brother, hop on quickly, we're getting ready to leave!"
Ning Zexi, who couldn't speak Beast Language, was still in a daze.
He didn't understand why, after a bunch of jabbering between Xu Ying and the bears, she was now on a bear's back.
"H-Hop on where?"
Ning Zexi swallowed nervously, seemingly getting it, his tone surprised: "You mean we're riding the bears to the rescue station?!"
Xu Ying tilted her head, "What else?"
"Stop dawdling, even the Gobi Bears are getting impatient with you!"
In a fluster, Ning Zexi scrambled up onto the bear's back, closing his eyes.
With a command from Brother Gobi Bear, the three Gobi Bears started to run wildly.
Riding a bear for the first time, Xu Ying found it fascinating. Beneath her was a real bear-skin seat, soft and comfortable. She found the position that minimized resistance and wind, lying on the bear's back with ease.
Meanwhile, Ning Zexi, scared out of his wits, hung onto Bear Brother Two for dear life, with his live-streaming equipment filming Xu Ying.
Viewers flooding into the streaming room were stunned by the scene of Xu Ying riding a bear!
[Wow, is this some desert movie? Riding a bear is too cool!]
[This girl looks so tiny compared to the bear, and she's so brave!]
Occasionally, Ning Zexi's terrified yells echoed in the live stream.
Today, his voice had suffered too much. It was now hoarse and his once sharp screams were reduced to a raspy quacking.
Newcomers to the stream were puzzled: [Why is there duck quacking in the background? Where's a duck in the desert?]
[Streamer, point the camera, where's the duck?]
Long-time viewers in the streaming room burst out laughing at this comment!
The scene of Xu Ying riding a bear across the desert was a visual feast, causing Ning Zexi's streaming room numbers to soar. Yet, he, with eyes shut, remained oblivious to his newfound popularity.
*
At Rescue Station 028.
Contract workers Tan Yu Yan and Tan Ming gathered around the table eating self-heating hot pot, watching downloaded movies from a tablet, with each having a bottle of milk tea beside them.
This was considered a feast given the harsh desert conditions.
"Sis, we really just left Xu Ying in the desert? Not worrying at all?"
With dyed yellow hair, Tan Ming shook his leg incessantly and spoke with a lazy drawl: "Now that we're back, should we call the rescue team to save her?"
Tan Yu Yan, sucking up hot pot noodles, gave Tan Ming a hard flick on the head when she heard this: "Are you stupid?"
"Rescue her so she can report us later?"
Tan Yu Yan's eyes glinted with an idea: "Don't tell me you've fallen for Xu Ying?"
"Besides her looks, what's good about that brat?"
Tan Ming chuckled, touching his nose, "Just thought she was pretty."
"Xu Ying looks like the type who won't stay home to cook and clean. Disobedient, hard to control, why marry her? To worship her as an ancestor?"
Tan Yu Yan wore a scowl: "Plus, she's a college girl, so arrogant. Her eyes are on the heavens."
"Women are too educated now, hard to fool."
"—Well, it's been three days. She's probably dead by now, so not much else to say."
Tan Ming shrank back with some guilt: "Sis, if she's dead, are we in trouble?"