Chapter Eighteen: Caring for the Safety of the Wild Boars?

At that moment, a large, stout wild boar bared its two sharp tusks and let out a fierce roar, charging toward Shen Miao like a cannonball. The sheer size and speed of the beast sent tremors through the ground—those watching even through the livestream could feel the earth quake beneath its pounding hooves, the sound echoing like thunder and sending chills down their spines.

“Good grief, that thing’s way more ferocious than a tiger! Streamer, run!”
“Don’t even think about getting bitten—getting hit by that boar would feel like being struck by a high-speed train! Climb a tree! Wild boars can’t climb trees, right? Streamer, don’t be stubborn—there’s no way your strength can match that of a wild boar!”

Yet Shen Miao stood her ground, calmly nodding in approval at the round, black-and-white creature before her, clearly satisfied. Adult, healthy, strong—perfect traits for a watchdog. Excellent!

“Grrr! What kind of creature dares trespass on my turf? Get out of here, piggy!”

Unaware that it was about to become a loyal companion, the wild boar, seeing this unfamiliar black-and-white bear-like figure, feared it was a rival challenging its territory or its sows. With a fierce snort, it galloped forward with all its might. As a mature wild boar, its territorial instincts were strong; it would never allow any four-legged or two-legged creature to invade its domain.

Watch as this boar’s charge sends its opponent flying!

But to the boar’s shock, it was not Shen Miao who was sent airborne—but itself.

Swiftly, Shen Miao dodged to the side, then leapt up, delivering a powerful kick with her short panda legs that sent the several-hundred-pound wild boar hurtling through the air. The boar traced a perfect arc before crashing heavily to the ground with a thud that shook the earth beneath it. Stunned, it scrambled wildly with its hooves, terrified:

“Monster! Help! Mom! There’s a monster here!”

As Shen Miao stepped closer, the boar whimpered in panic, fearing it would be devoured in a single bite.

But Shen Miao merely stood before it, hands on hips, and said firmly:

“You’re defeated. Now, acknowledge me as your master. Go home and be my watchdog—protect my property and bamboo shoots. Understand? By the way, I hereby name you Wang Chai!”

The boar blinked in disbelief.

Not eaten by the enemy, it sighed in relief—but to be made into a dog, a mere lapdog wagging its tail without dignity, infuriated the wild boar.

“I’m a wild boar! Two-legged creatures run from me! How could you expect me to become a submissive mutt?”

“No way. Even if you eat me, I, Piggy, will never—”

Before it could finish, Shen Miao slapped it with a paw.

Stunned into silence, the boar then asked cautiously:

“…Is food and shelter included?”

“Of course.”

Though Wang Chai was reluctant, the fearsome black-and-white bear before it left no room for protest. It drooped and slowly rose as Shen Miao fastened a leash around its neck.

Pleased, Shen Miao patted the boar’s head and led it to a nearby stream, instructing it to wash itself clean.

“You see, you’re a pig, but look at farm pigs—all pink and clean. And you? Filthy, messy, and flea-ridden! Get yourself cleaned up!”

The boar grumbled but dared not resist. It scrabbled to clean itself, and then followed Shen Miao, leash in tow, down the mountain path.

Viewers in the livestream were dumbstruck.

From the moment Shen Miao kicked the hefty wild boar flying, viewer numbers surged, and the chat exploded with messages nonstop.

“Wow, amazing! The combat power of the Chinese panda is truly incredible!”
“This is better than Kung Fu Panda! Sending gifts!”
“By the way, where’s the guy who said the streamer would eat dirt if she caught a wild boar last time?”
“Ha! That guy’s probably nursing a swollen face now!”
“Hey, wild boar, where’s your fighting spirit? Show us a fierce charge!”
“The wild boar’s gone. Now we only have Wang Chai in the livestream! So jealous! If I had a watchdog like this, I’d be unstoppable!”
“Surprisingly, once cleaned up, it looks quite handsome. I kinda want to pet it!”
“LOL, it looks handsome because it got beaten! After that slap, Wang Chai’s eyes are as clear as a college student’s!”
“Wild boar safety! Protect the wild boar! No harm to wild boars! Protect their rights!”

While the chat buzzed with excitement, Shen Miao returned the way she came, gathering several tree trunks broken by the wild boar and tying them onto its back. A few hundred pounds of wood was no burden for the boar, but viewers were puzzled.

“Wow, strong little girl lifting tree trunks barehanded! I’m bowing down again! But why does the streamer need so many tree trunks?”

“To make homes for Wang Chai and the cats, of course. Buying a ready-made house is expensive; it’s more economical to gather raw materials.”

Using logs for homes ensures sturdiness, durability, and no harmful chemicals—best of all, it costs the panda nothing.

“This way, we can spend all our money on food. Pandas are really clever, aren’t we?”

Shen Miao said proudly, leaving the audience speechless.

“...I have to admit, that’s a good idea. Raw wood furniture is so expensive these days, but making it yourself is labor-intensive.”

“I’m a carpenter! Streamer, look at me! I have tools and tutorials—I can teach you for free! You’ll finish in a week!”

But Shen Miao shook her head politely declining:

“It’s just a house. It’ll take a few hours, no tools needed.”

The viewers were baffled, each with a question mark above their heads.

“??? Suddenly I think the streamer might be amazing. I really want to see this.”
“Never thought I’d want to watch a panda livestream hammering wood to make furniture! Streamer, please do it—I’ll tip!”

“You all want to see that? Sure.”

Scratching the back of her head, Shen Miao wondered what strange hobbies two-legged creatures had these days. But since there were tips involved, she eagerly agreed:

“Okay, okay, but I have to eat first today! I’ll show you next time.”

Besides, the raw wood needed to be treated for insects first, so she planned to have her little companion catch a woodpecker to help.

“Streamer, don’t end the livestream yet! I have a question about Wang Chai! Here’s a tip first, okay?”

Though it was nearly mealtime, a kind-hearted viewer tipped a thousand steamed buns, instantly energizing the panda. Riding on Wang Chai’s back, she guided him down the mountain while continuing the livestream:

“No problem. Ask me anything—I know black-and-white bears best!”

Soon, a woman in her thirties, dressed elegantly, appeared on screen, cradling her own black-and-white Border Collie, greeting the livestream:

“Hello, streamer. This is my black-and-white Hua.”

Seeing it was a Border Collie, Shen Miao nodded warmly with her round panda head.

“I didn’t expect to see Border Collies twice in a row. Black-and-white Hua and our little Hua truly have a connection!”

“Exactly! So, since we share this bond, could you do me a small favor?”

The woman clasped her hands, looking hopeful:

“It’s just a tiny favor. I’m a film director, and my next movie features a Siberian tiger character. We planned to use special effects, but I just saw Xiao Guai’s video. Could you bring him on set as an actor?”