A year passed in a flash, and the stray dogs were still living a simple and hard life. In such an environment, they helped each other through difficulties. Although their lives were tough, they remained optimistic as autumn scenery surrounded them.
I live well here, why should I leave just because you tell me to! According to the order of arrival, I came here earlier than you! Dayshui thought this more than once.
This Dayshui is indeed different from others: at first glance, it looks like a Shar Pei, but its tall and large body resembles a local dog, probably the result of some wandering Shar Pei; with an already ferocious face and a big build, it's truly the door god among dogs; when it speaks, it has plenty of confidence, but its voice is a bit hoarse.
Originally, the commercial street where Dayshui lived, located in the city center, was to be renovated, with all the old buildings torn down to make way for new ones. Most merchants had moved away, leaving a few who were unwilling to go, either negotiating or covertly struggling with the developers. Dayshui didn't want to leave either, having gotten used to living here. Moving elsewhere would not only be unsatisfactory but also embarrassing since he considered himself a leader of sorts. If he were driven out, it would be a laughingstock among other dogs.
One day, Ruxue was cooling off under a tree, wondering how to make tofu skin delicious, when she suddenly saw Xiaotong running towards the village entrance, calling out to her: Go take a look! Dayshui's coming! Ever since Ajie returned from the city, Dayshui had become a notable figure. He was known as Water Brother, whose influence could shake the ground (at least among dogs).
The two ran to the village entrance and saw that Ali, Ajie, Xiaoban, and about seven or eight other dogs had already arrived. Ruxue squeezed into the group of dogs and saw Dayshui right there.