Chapter 118: Nobody Understands Dogs Better Than Me!

Huh? Zhou Yi was a bit stunned upon hearing this. Your dog never bites people?

It lunged at me like that because it wanted to play with me?

To put it bluntly, you aren't a dog, so how do you know whether your dog bites people or not?

A large dog—looks like a Schnauzer—lunges at you, baring its fangs and snarling, and you say it wants to play with you? Whose idea of playing is that...

Even if you were "asking" a Lawyer, it wouldn't be this absurd!

He looked down at his pants; they were fine, just covered in dog saliva, which looked a bit disgusting.

By this time, the commotion caused by the dog barking and lunging had already drawn many residents of the Small Residential District over to watch.

You wouldn't know until you looked, but there are actually quite a few people in the Small Residential District who keep dogs. It's just that many keep small dogs, and those small dogs jump around; some even look quite fierce!

"Ma'am, that's not right. A dog is just a dog after all, not a human. Even if it doesn't bite, if it's just playing around, its teeth can still scratch someone."

Zhou Yi said, weighing his words. He was indeed weighing them; he felt that ever since he got the system, his luck had been a bit down.

Trouble follows him everywhere he goes, comparable to a certain child detective...

No, not as absurd as Conan-kun. After all, that child Conan has encountered more murder cases at his young age than most people encounter in several lifetimes; he's a walking death magnet.

At least no one has died on my watch yet... *cough cough*.

He wasn't afraid of trouble, he just felt it was unnecessary.

Just to be safe, Zhou Yi still turned on the Camera he carried with him.

One should not have the intention to harm others, but one must have the intention to guard against them.

The woman opposite had already stood up after cuddling and cooing at her dog for a long time. She looked to be in her thirties, though likely older, and was dressed very fashionably.

She was already saying to Zhou Yi: "My dog is my family. I say it doesn't bite, so it definitely doesn't bite."

"But it just lunged at me! If I hadn't dodged quickly, it definitely would have bitten me!"

Zhou Yi felt the other party's logic was inexplicable. You treat your dog as family, so just because you say it doesn't bite, it doesn't? No matter how you think about it, that doesn't sound right.

"What is wrong with you? I already told you, it wanted to play with you. Besides, it didn't even bite you, is it really necessary to make such a fuss!" the woman said, her face wearing an expression that said, "Why are you such a nuisance?"

"So it only counts if it bites? Ma'am, there are regulations now. You need to use a leash when walking your dog, and large dogs should ideally wear a muzzle."

"It prevents it from biting people, and it also prevents it from eating random things."

"Walking your dog without a leash is already against the law."

Unexpectedly, as soon as he said this, the woman opposite flew into a rage.

"I'm breaking the law? How am I breaking the law? Which law did I break? Look at how many people in this Small Residential District walk their dogs; are they all breaking the law? I told you, this is my family. Whose family wears a muzzle and a leash when they go out?"

Some other residents in the Small Residential District who were also walking their dogs began to chime in.

"That's right, young man. Our dogs are pets; they don't bite at all. Plus, they've been vaccinated, so it's fine. How is that breaking the law?"

"Yeah, which law is it? It's always been like this."

Zhou Yi, of course, didn't know which law it was. He had heard it mentioned once when he was having a meal with Fang Dazhuang, who said that since last year, walking a dog without a leash had become illegal.

For someone like Fang Dazhuang, according to him, reading legal statutes was a pastime, just like how other people read novels.

Whenever new laws or regulations were issued, or a Judicial Interpretation was released, he would be the first to read and understand them.

Of course, he couldn't memorize them all immediately, but he would understand them and have an impression so that if something happened later, he could recall them quickly and look them up specifically.

Therefore, Zhou Yi took out his phone and called Fang Dazhuang directly.

"Hey, Fang Dazhuang, which law does walking a dog without a leash violate?"

"Walking a dog without a leash?" Fang Dazhuang, who was buried in work, was a bit surprised, but he still said: "That should be the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law that started being implemented last year."

"Are you in trouble again?"

"No, no, it's a small matter. You go back to work."

After hanging up, Zhou Yi looked at the woman and the dog-owning residents in front of him and said: "Everyone, don't be so agitated. I just consulted my Lawyer, and walking a dog without a leash violates the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law that went into effect on May 1st of last year."

Huh? The resident who had just spoken felt a bit awkward. Was there really such a regulation?

And you actually went to consult your Lawyer just because everyone said a few words?

After speaking, Zhou Yi looked at the woman without saying anything. You asked me what law was violated, and I told you, so what else can you say?

Zhang Li was also a bit caught off guard. She hadn't expected that this man would actually call a Lawyer, and that his Lawyer would provide an answer so quickly.

But now, in front of everyone, to make her take back her words? That was absolutely impossible!

"Even if it's illegal, it's not your place to manage it. Why are people nowadays so fond of meddling in other people's business!"

Having said that, she took her dog and prepared to leave.

Zhou Yi dialed Manager He's number directly.

"Hey, Manager He, I'm over at the townhouses, Building No. 5. Someone is walking their dog without a leash here, and the dog even lunged at me."

Manager He seemed like someone who would get things done, so he might as well call Property Management to ask.

Not long after the call, he saw Manager He arriving with several security guards. This actually surprised Zhou Yi a little.

Regardless of anything else, at the very least, this Manager He was very responsible.

"What's going on, Mr. Zhou? Oh, Ms. Zhang, is this your dog?" He Xiaoxuan was still her usual capable self and quickly got into the situation.

Zhang Li nodded and said: "This is my Pipi. I don't know what happened. I went out to walk the dog today, and Pipi came over wanting to play with him, but he insisted that Pipi wanted to bite him."

"And now he's saying that not using a leash is illegal. Isn't he just looking for trouble? Does it bother him whether I use a leash or not? It didn't even bite him!"

He Xiaoxuan shook her head upon hearing this: "Ms. Zhang, I have reminded you more than once about this dog of yours. You must use a leash when walking your dog; it's a regulation, and yours is a large dog at that."

"So what? Are you people unable to understand human speech? I already said my dog doesn't bite, it doesn't bite! Who has it bitten in all this time? You ask around, who has it bitten!"

"People are like this, and Property Management is the same. They don't manage what they should, and they insist on managing what they shouldn't."

Seeing this, He Xiaoxuan could only turn to look at Zhou Yi and smile bitterly: "You see, Mr. Zhou, we in Property Management really have no way to handle this."

"Because we can't actually do anything; we don't have law enforcement power."

Zhou Yi nodded. The situation was indeed as she said; Property Management lacked law enforcement power and couldn't handle it, so even if you pushed them to death, they still couldn't do anything.

Then, who exactly is in charge of this matter of walking a dog without a leash?

He certainly couldn't figure this out on his own, so Zhou Yi dialed Fang Dazhuang's number again.

There was no need to even ask; Fang Dazhuang on the other end took the initiative and said, "According to the Jingzhou City Dog Management Regulations, the Public Security Bureau is the competent authority for urban dog management work. I suggest you can call the police."

After hanging up the phone, he thought, as expected of Fang Dazhuang!

Zhou Yi quickly called the police, and then began to wait.

From beginning to end, Zhang Li just stood there, the expression on her face remaining that same "do whatever you want" look.

Seeing Zhou Yi call the police, Zhang Li said disdainfully, "Still calling the police? Go ahead, call them. I'm just puzzled—are you deliberately trying to pick a fight with me? It didn't even bite you, you have to be like this!"

"Call them, I want to see what happens when the police arrive!"

It was just the evening rush hour, and the neighborhood police officer Lao Li finally arrived after overcoming numerous obstacles.

Upon receiving the police report information forwarded by the command center, he felt it was a bit familiar. When he arrived at the scene and saw it was Zhou Yi, that was fine.

"Who called the police? Ah, Zhou Yi, right? What's going on here?"

Zhou Yi pointed at Zhang Li opposite him, as well as the large dog that was still making lunging and biting motions from time to time, and said, "Officer, look, she is walking her dog without a leash. The dog came up and even bit my pant leg, and she still says her dog doesn't bite people."

As a veteran neighborhood police officer, Lao Li was all too familiar with these kinds of conflicts caused by dog ownership.

In the past, there were no clear regulations regarding which department was specifically in charge of dog ownership issues; everything was regulated according to local regional laws.

Consequently, in some places it required the urban management department, in some places the dog management office, and in others it was the Public Security Department...

And now, although there are still no particularly clear regulations, at the very least, the Public Security Department can indeed manage this kind of situation.

"Your dog? There's no dog tag. Where is your dog's license? Take it out and let me see."

According to regulations, when going out to walk a dog, a dog tag is also mandatory. This is equivalent to indicating that this dog has an owner, and the dog license is the proof!

Why is it that nowadays, incidents often occur where, after a dog bites someone, the owner simply disappears, and the person bitten can only bear the consequences themselves?

The key lies in the failure to implement the registration of dog licenses!

Only when a dog license is obtained and the dog wears a dog tag when going out can such incidents be avoided.

At that point, it won't be a question of whether you, the owner, acknowledge it or not.

Facing the police, Zhang Li was actually quite well-behaved, only saying, "This... I was in too much of a hurry to go out today, I forgot to bring it."

"Forgot to bring it, is that so? Alright, you must bring it next time you go out. According to regulations, your dog ownership cannot hinder the normal lives of others. Since this is the first time, I will issue you a Warning. If there is a next time, you will be fined. Do you understand?"

"I understand, Officer. It's just that my dog really doesn't bite people. It just wanted to play with him, and as a result, he even kicked it. I haven't even mentioned that yet."

Hearing this, Zhou Yi was immediately shocked: "Big sister, don't talk nonsense without proof. Who said I kicked it? It's just that I like to use my feet when I pet dogs normally, is that not allowed?"

"You love dogs, and I love dogs too! It's just that our methods and approaches are different!"

"What are you saying? What's wrong? A grown man who dares to do it but doesn't dare to admit it? My dog is so expensive, if you kick it and cause a problem, will you pay for it?"

"Alright, stop arguing!" Lao Li interrupted again: "Take your dog back, and remember to put on the dog tag and leash properly."

"And Zhou Yi, you also know that this dog didn't actually bite you."

"But my pants have been dirtied!"

Hearing this, Zhang Li looked disdainful: "In the end, you're still planning to ask for money. If you wanted money, you should have said so earlier. Why go through the trouble of calling the police? Here's money, go get them washed."

This sentence made Zhou Yi feel that his anger was already becoming hard to contain.

Just yesterday, he had been told on the internet, "Aren't you just doing this for money?" And now, he was being told the same thing in reality!

Damn it, what is going on now? I am defending my legitimate interests, and it is clearly what I am entitled to. In the mouths of these people, it seems like I am begging them by doing so.

There are even many guys who owe others money; when you go to ask them for it, you feel very humble.

And the other party will even put on an expression of "You keep asking for just this little bit of money."

Zhou Yi stepped forward and said: "What's wrong? What do you mean I'm still planning to ask for money? Your dog dirtied my pants, isn't it only right that you pay for it?"

"It's as if giving me money is some kind of charity."

"Am I wrong? Aren't you just wanting money? Everyone tell me, isn't it? It's just that little bit of dirt, wouldn't it be clean if you just went home and washed it in the washing machine? You had to bring it up." Zhang Li's face carried a look of contempt.

"That's right, young man. Your pants only have a little bit, it's very easy to wash. Besides, her dog didn't bite you." Someone nearby said.

"Can you ask for money now just because your clothes are a little dirty? When we were young, if they got dirty, we would all go home and wash them ourselves. Now everyone has washing machines, are young people too lazy to even do that?"

"Alright, alright, really stop arguing. Young man, with the time you spend arguing, you could have already washed them clean back home."

Many people around were persuading him, and the meaning behind their words was only one.

It's just that the pants are a bit dirty, what's there to talk about? There's no need to bring it up at all.

Some even joked that one shouldn't use such excuses to get rich; washing clothes, how much could that cost?

An older woman carrying her granddaughter was the most enthusiastic in her persuasion.

Being persuaded like this, Zhou Yi suddenly stopped being angry.

That's right, why should I be angry?

"Don't say anything else, I just want the money. Why don't you take it out!"

Since you all think I just want money, then I'll just take the money.

"You really want money? I've never seen someone so desperate for money like you!"

At this, Zhang Li began to be surprised.

"Didn't you say you would give the money? What's wrong? Now that I want it, you're not planning to give it again?"

Lao Li on the side was already speechless and said again: "Alright, really stop arguing. Ms. Zhang, right? He is correct; your dog did indeed dirty his pants. In terms of reason and principle, you must take responsibility and have them cleaned for him."

"Fine, since the police officer said so, then give it to him. Take this twenty yuan!"

Zhang Li took out twenty yuan, then turned and left with her dog.

Once the people were gone, the crowd of onlookers also slowly dispersed.

He Xiaoxuan, who had been watching from the side, suddenly said: "Mr. Zhou, you say you have done so much for this Small Residential District, working so hard to make the Property Management post notices, and making us do this and that."

"Now that it's like this, do you think it's worth it?"

Zhou Yi turned around and said with some confusion, "What is worth it or not? I do things just to make myself feel satisfied, not for their sake."

"By the way, Manager He, hasn't the Urban Management Department been carrying out stray dog disposal work recently? In your opinion, what kind of dog is a dog without a license?"

Hearing this, a thoughtful expression appeared on Manager He's face; the problem of dog ownership in the Small Residential District had already become very serious, and the previous Property Management had hardly managed it at all.

This has led to the current residents being somewhat unscrupulous when it comes to raising dogs.

I originally intended to write another chapter last night, but I really couldn't write anymore later on, so let's start the burst today. Let's start with one chapter to wet the whistle, and see if I can reach twenty thousand words today!

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