Chapter 134: Amber Wants to Follow You with Her Puppies and Protect You!

As the stretcher was carried away, the sound of cursing gradually faded into the distance.

After finishing Amber’s treatment, Gu Jianing heard the familiar voice of the system.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully treating Amber. You have received: 80 points, and the skill “Understand Animal Language” (Permanent Version).]

It’s done?!

“System, use the ‘Understand Animal Language’ skill.”

[Ding! Skill activated for the Host!]

Almost as soon as the system’s voice fell silent, Gu Jianing heard a gentle, unfamiliar female voice.

“I want to follow her. She feels so kind, and she smells so nice. She’s the one who saved me and my babies.”

Gu Jianing’s eyes lit up. “Amber, that’s you talking, isn’t it? Amber, I can understand what you’re saying now.” She leaned in close and whispered.

Amber’s ears twitched. She looked up at Gu Jianing, eyes full of disbelief. “You… you can understand me?”

Gu Jianing stroked Amber’s head. “That’s right, I can understand animals now. I can understand everything you say.”

Amber was stunned. This was the first time she’d ever met a human who could understand her. It was unbelievable.

Amber was five years old and had been a military dog for three years. In those three years, she’d had two handlers. The first died on a mission, and after that, Amber was assigned to Xiao Duo.

Her closest bonds had always been with her handlers, but no matter how close they were, no one had ever understood her words.

Amber never expected that the beautiful, kind-smelling human who saved her today could actually understand her.

Thinking of this, Amber hurriedly asked, “My babies… are they okay?”

Hearing that Amber’s first concern was for the puppies in her belly, Gu Jianing—who was also pregnant—softened. “They’re fine. You protected them very well.”

Amber let out a sigh of relief and looked at Gu Jianing seriously. “I know it was you who saved me and my puppies. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. You’re a military dog, a hero. Saving you was the right thing to do.”

Even though Amber was just a dog, she’d completed so many missions and saved so many people. Even now, pregnant as she was, she’d still come to such a dangerous place to help with the rescue.

A hero isn’t defined by being human or dog.

Just because a hero is a dog, does that make her less worthy than a human?

How can a hero’s worth be diminished just because she’s a dog, or be so easily abandoned?

Am I a hero too?

Can I be saved as well?

Amber’s eyes instantly reddened. She was actually very smart—otherwise, she wouldn’t have become a military dog.

So, when the boulder crushed her, and when her handler and comrades had to make a choice, she already knew what the outcome would be.

Sure enough, she was abandoned.

Amber thought that was her fate.

In that moment, she lowered her head and quietly waited for death to come.

She wasn’t afraid of dying—otherwise, she would never have become a military dog.

Soldiers risk their lives on missions, and so do military dogs.

From the moment she became a military dog, Amber knew what her future might hold, but she never regretted it.

Still, being abandoned hurt. It made her feel despair.

But what she worried about even more were the puppies in her belly. She could accept her own death, but if possible, she hoped her babies could survive.

When she was abandoned, Amber prayed in her heart.

But as the boulder broke and started to fall toward her, about to crush her to death, she knew that she and her puppies were really going to die.

She never expected to see a glowing presence wrap around her.

The boulder did fall, but she didn’t feel its weight. She was protected.

When the boulder was finally lifted away and she saw a beautiful face, saw her own reflection in those clear, pure eyes, Amber felt as if she’d seen the light—she saw hope for life.

When this person, unafraid of dirt, held her in her arms and treated her wounds, Amber made up her mind.

Now, Amber gently placed her uninjured front paw on Gu Jianing’s hand. “You saved me, so from now on, I want to follow you with my puppies. I’ll protect you, and I’ll have my pups protect your child. Is that okay?”

From the moment her second handler, Xiao Duo, and his comrades made their choice, from the moment the boulder fell—

The old Amber, the military dog, died.

Now, she was just Amber, the one saved by the person before her.

Amber was a dog, but she knew the importance of repaying kindness.

This person had saved her life. She had to repay that debt.

Gu Jianing was stunned. She hadn’t expected Amber to want to follow her with her puppies.

She was just about to say something when someone walked in.

“How’s Amber’s injury?”

“Amber, are you still feeling unwell anywhere?”

It was Xiao Duo, his face full of worry and anxiety. He squatted down and stroked Amber’s head.

Amber let him touch her, but she kept her head lowered, clearly in low spirits.

Knowing Xiao Duo was Amber’s handler, Gu Jianing told him about Amber’s condition.

When he heard that Amber was out of danger, Xiao Duo’s eyes turned red and tears streamed down his face. He forced a smile. “That’s great, Amber. I almost thought I’d lost you.”

“Amber, I’m sorry. I didn’t protect you.”

“I, I…” Xiao Duo wanted to beg for Amber’s forgiveness, but he just couldn’t get the words out.

He’d abandoned Amber. What right did he have to ask for her forgiveness?

“Amber’s all bandaged up. Can I take her with me now? I’ll bring her back to the hospital for dressing changes as needed.”

At these words, Amber tensed up and looked instantly at Gu Jianing, as if waiting for her decision.

Gu Jianing said to Xiao Duo, “Amber says she wants to follow me with her puppies.”

“What?” Xiao Duo stared at Gu Jianing in disbelief. “Doctor, are you joking?”

Amber says? What, can Amber talk now? And you can understand her?

“I can understand Amber’s feelings. She wants to stay with me from now on.”

“And you—you chose to abandon her, didn’t you? I’m the one who saved Amber. If not for me, Amber and her puppies would be dead right now.”

Xiao Duo felt a sharp pain in his chest.

He stroked Amber’s head, lowering his own. “I know, it was my fault. But I had no choice. I tried to fight for her, but in that situation… I won’t ask for Amber’s forgiveness.”

“Amber, will you give me another chance?”

As he spoke, Xiao Duo, like a stubborn child, reached out to hug Amber.

Amber struggled, her eyes turning to Gu Jianing.

Gu Jianing patted Amber’s head, leaned in, and whispered something in her ear. Amber immediately calmed down.

Gu Jianing said to Xiao Duo, “You can take Amber with you. Take good care of her. If you need anything, come find me. I’m a doctor in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department. My surname is Gu.”

Happy New Year, everyone! Wishing you all peace, health, and happiness in the coming year!"