A-Tu glanced at Yi Xin, a hint of affection in his eyes. Yet, he resolutely refused to follow her and seemed determined to stay by Lu Chen’s side.
Lu Chen sighed and looked down at A-Tu. "Hey… stupid dog," he said. "I’m telling you, you follow me, you’ll have a life free from worries about food and drink. If you stay here with me, you’ll be in danger—you could die in the wilderness at any time."
"Yes, yes!" Yi Xin said repeatedly, her eyes fixed on Atu.
But Atu didn’t even glance at Yi Xin this time; he simply wagged his tail frantically in the dust.
"You… you stupid dog!" Yi Xin shouted, both angry and helpless. She also felt a twinge of sadness, knowing how much time she had spent caring for the little creature. Atu’s eyes seemed slightly red, as if he too understood the impending fa
