Speaking of social issues, the differences between China and Japan were fairly abundant . China was progressing very quickly, but its sense of social responsibility wasn't keeping up with their growing extravagance . No laws were put into effect to regulate such issues, and with the increasing number of dog owners, it only served to contribute to the problem .
However, many were starting to be conscious of the problem . Both young teenagers and seniors were now getting into the habit of picking up after their dog when out on walks . If every dog owner did their part, the world would become a better place .
Having dogs as pets was more troublesome than having cats because there was so much more to be worried about . When customers were unable to decide between a cat or dog, Zhang Zian always recommended cats because they're less bothersome .
Although it's said that one can never be too courteous, Masanori Suzuhara's courtesy was too much . She positioned herself as an inferior in order to show respect, which Zhang Zian wasn't accustomed to . Why was he suddenly the superior?
"I'm terribly sorry for taking your pictures without your consent and sending it to others . "
"It's okay, you don't have to apologize . I give you my consent, okay?" Zhang Zian responded .
She bowed gratefully and said, "Thank you very much for being so generous! Pardon me for intruding, I shall take my leave now . "
Zhang Zian waved . "Go on, you're going to catch a cold if you keep standing out here . "
Masanori Suzuhara lightly tugged her leash . "Snoopy, let's go . "
Snoopy gave the inside of the pet store another affectionate look, before running off cheerfully .
Just as her figure disappeared at the end of the street, Lu Yiyun arrived . Wang Qian and Li Kun would arrive later, as they had a long day yesterday and went home late .
Zhang Zian brought the broom with him as he headed back into the store . He decided to clean up the second floor and leave the first floor for when Wang Qian and Li Kun turned up . He always cleaned the second floor, more so after Pi appeared, he couldn't just let anyone go up to the second floor .
"Zhi zhi!"
Pi was still seated in front of the computer typing away . Hearing Zhang Zian, it turned around and grinned at him .
"Good morning, Pi!" Zhang Zian greeted Pi .
Mentally, Pi was better, but it still lost sleep whenever it was excited . At least now, it smiled from time to time .
"How's it going Pi? How many adds now?"
At this point, he was no longer worried about the question making Pi depressed .
Pi pointed at the screen .
"9,853? Just a little more until ten thousand!" Zhang Zian exclaimed, "Pi, you're going to have ten thousand readers soon!"
"Zhi zhi!" Pi leapt off the chair and did a few somersaults .
Zian could've never imagined Pi being so energetic . The Pi that used to be depressed because its novel wasn't doing well, was gone for good .
"Zhi zhi . "
Zhang Zian had wanted to sweep the floor, but Pi stopped him from leaving . Pi pointed at the screen eagerly .
"Are you saying that you want me to watch the moment the adds reach ten thousand with you?" Zian guessed .
"Zhi zhi!" Pi nodded its head .
"Okay . " Zhang Zian pulled over a chair and sat down .
Today was the last day of recommendations for the "Top Choices" category . Just as Zhang Zian expected, Pi easily made it through the first round of recommendations . If everything went as planned, Pi would get through the second and third round of recommendations .
"Ding, dong!"
A QQ alert suddenly rang out from Zhang Zian's phone . He tapped the notification to take a look . It was a message from the editor whose profile picture was of a small bald monk .
Editor: 120 reading lists, how did you do it?
Zhang Zian moved the phone away from Pi's view and replied truthfully: Went to the reading list and did some advertising .
Since the night he started advertising, 120 reading list owners added Pi's novel to their reading lists and recommended it to others . Even Zhang Zian, who had started this, was in shock, let alone the editor .
Editor: So the owners added your novel to their reading list?
Zhang Zian: Yes .
Zian wanted to correct him, to say that the novel wasn't his since Pi was the author, but there was no way he could explain everything . Yet, it felt like he was stealing the fruits of Pi's labor .
After a brief moment of silence, the editor replied: Keep it up!
Zhang Zian: Okay .
There were no more messages from the editor . Being an editor meant that he was in charge of a few hundred books, so they didn't have much time to chat, but Zhang Zian was still excited . From this moment on, Pi was no longer just a nobody .
"Zhi zhi . " Pi shook Zhang Zian's arm and pointed towards a book review, urging him to take a look .
[Killed by a Sword]: We've created a Book Group, the group ID is 513717593 . The group already has a number of members . To the author, come and join us!
"A book group?" Zhang Zian mumbled .
Quite a number of readers were asking if there was a Book Group, a space to allow readers who fancy the book to converse with one another . Zhang Zian always replied on Pi's behalf, telling them that there was no group . He also had no plans on creating a group as it was never clear if anyone would join . If they created a group and no one joined, that would be awkward .
"Zhi zhi?" Pi asked what a Book Group was .
Zian briefly explained and asked, "Pi, do you want to join a Book Group?"
There was neither consent nor dissent, Pi just stared blankly at the post .
Zhang Zian knew that Pi had always been lonely ever since it came to the pet store . He was unable to stay by Pi's side all the time, and the other elfins had things they liked to do . It wouldn't be right for him to ask them to sacrifice their time to keep Pi company . Everyone had their own likes and dislikes, they might not even have fun together . Zhang Zian had been trying his best to make time for Pi, but there's only so many hours in a day, it was never enough .
"Pi, why don't we join the group?" Zhang Zian, but Pi still refused to express an opinion, lowering its head .
Zhang Zian could guess what Pi was worried about . Previously in the book review section, readers had left offensive remarks because Pi was doing well and they questioned if Pi had used any immoral means . There were readers who skimmed through the book, then made derogatory remarks, believing that they found mistakes and plot holes . Pi was worried about what it should do if such people existed in the group?
"There's nothing to worry about Pi . You need to know that only a true fans would join the group . This person seems friendly and approachable, give it a try, if you don't like it you can quit . How about it? Just treat it like you're making new friends," Zhang Zian said carefully .
Pi dazed for a moment, turned to look at Zian . His mouth opened and closed, seeming to mouth the word "friend . "
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