Chapter 191: Chapter 191: The Male Humans Appeared

"Diana, you all head out first. I have something to do, so I’ll be back later." Renee Jennings returned to Columbine and handed the car keys to Diana Jennings.

"Okay." Diana Jennings nodded, a hint of worry in her eyes. "Renee, you be careful."

Renee Jennings put an arm around her shoulder and smiled. "I know. Don’t you worry!"

After watching her family walk away, Renee Jennings took out her phone to contact Henry Stark, relaying what she had heard from the little birds.

"Send me the address," Henry Stark said decisively. "We’ll be there shortly."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Renee Jennings sent the address to Henry Stark via WeChat.

It was still early. She estimated it would be another two hours before the scene matched the birds’ description: a dark and windy night, devoid of vendors and pedestrians.

She bought a lemon tea and sat by the river. Coco the Sparrow and three other little birds were sitting in a row to her right.

Renee Jennings placed the lemon tea to her left and opened her Douyin DMs to check her messages.

One of them was from Lucy Perry: "Hello, Streamer. Sorry to bother you. I got proof today that my sister-in-law swapped the bags, but I’m so conflicted... Should I tell my brother?"

Renee Jennings didn’t know why the woman was asking her.

’Doesn’t she have any friends?’

’It really isn’t easy to find a true confidant.’

Renee Jennings stared at the message for a moment before typing out a reply: "Hello, Bunny. If you and your brother are very close, I suggest you tell him first. If you and your brother aren’t that close, but he and his wife are, then I suggest you approach your sister-in-law privately first..."

After sending the message, she went on to read other DMs.

Her eyes fell on a DM from the user ID "Melora Luxury Furniture."

Renee Jennings raised an eyebrow. ’This seems to be the shop with the freshwater polka-dot stingray.’

She clicked open the chat window and saw that they had sent several messages.

Melora Luxury Furniture:

"Hello, Streamer. Earlier, I was blind and failed to recognize your true abilities. I said some rude things, and I hope you won’t take offense."

"Streamer, when you were in the store, you said our stingray wanted to commit suicide and was depressed. Is there any way you can help treat it?"

"I’m begging you to save our stingray. Thank you so much!"

Just as Renee Jennings finished reading, another new message popped up.

Melora Luxury Furniture: "Streamer, you’re finally online! Do you have time to come over and take a look?"

Renee Jennings tapped the screen with her finger and replied: "I don’t have time."

She hadn’t forgotten the attitude of the middle-aged female owner that afternoon.

’And she thinks a simple "I was blind" is enough for me to just let it go?’

’She might be trying to escape the plot’s control and avoid becoming the vicious female side character, but that didn’t mean she wanted to be a saint.’

The middle-aged shop owner saw her reply and immediately panicked, sending several more messages.

Renee Jennings didn’t bother opening that chat window again. She leisurely browsed through her other DMs. Most were urging her to go live, a few were complimenting her looks, and some were asking for her help.

"Streamer, I lost my ring. Can you help me find it?"

"Streamer, streamer, I think my boyfriend is cheating on me. Can you catch Number Three and expose her online?"

"Streamer, I really want a cat. Can you give me yours?"

...

The more Renee Jennings read, the more ridiculous the messages became. In a huff, she closed Douyin.

’Are these ridiculous requests jokes, or are people actually serious?’

She put her phone back in her pocket, grabbed the lemon tea, and took a few long, hard sips before turning her head to look at the little ones sitting beside her.

"What are your names?"

The four little birds looked at her in unison.

The swallow was the first to introduce itself: "Swallow’s name is Gigi."

The large magpie: "Magpie’s name is Rocky, and this is Magpie’s fiancée, Flora."

The small magpie flapped its wings. "Hello there."

Hearing this, a gentle smile filled Renee Jennings’s eyes. "Oh, so you’re a couple! When are you planning to get married?"

Rocky glanced at Flora before saying, "When all our friends and family have gathered, so everyone can witness Magpie and Flora’s wedding!"

"Renee, would you like to come then?" Flora asked, looking at her expectantly.

’Even though we just met this human, I really like her. Her aura feels so comforting.’

"Me?" Renee Jennings blinked. "Sure. Just let me know ahead of time."

Flora was delighted. "That’s wonderful!"

Suddenly, Renee Jennings’s phone rang.

It was a call from Henry Stark.

She answered the call and told him her exact location. A short while later, he arrived with Kyle Morgan and Zachary Conway.

"Renee, long time no see! You’ve gotten even more beautiful!" Zachary Conway exclaimed with an exaggerated expression.

Henry Stark shot him an icy glare.

Kyle Morgan smacked him, annoyed. "Always gotta be the center of attention, don’t you!"

"Stop messing around, you two," Renee Jennings said, amused.

There were still a lot of vendors and people enjoying the scenery nearby.

Henry Stark discreetly scanned the surroundings.

"They won’t show up this soon," Renee Jennings said softly. "From the birds’ description, I’d guess it’ll be after eleven, once the vendors have packed up and the strollers have all gone home."

Zachary Conway glanced down at his watch. "That’s still more than an hour away."

"Still a while to go, so... " Kyle Morgan pursed his lips. "How about we grab two dozen grilled oysters?"

Zachary Conway raised an eyebrow. "You read my mind."

Henry Stark gave the two a cold look. "Didn’t you guys just eat your fill?"

Kyle Morgan said with complete conviction, "Boss, we haven’t used our barbecue stomach yet!"

"I’ll go buy them." Renee Jennings was already on her feet, heading toward the grilled oyster stand.

"Hey, my treat!" Kyle Morgan hurried after her.

Henry Stark turned his head to watch them, his dark brows slowly knitting together.

Seeing this, Zachary Conway asked in a low voice, "Boss, do you like Renee Jennings?"

At his words, Henry Stark’s gaze fell on his face. His brow furrowed even more deeply, and after a few seconds of silence, he said flatly, "I don’t."

"Huh?" Zachary Conway looked surprised. "For real?"

"Are you looking for a beating?" Henry Stark narrowed his dark eyes, displeased.

Zachary Conway chuckled. "I’m gonna go buy a lemon tea."

Henry Stark sat alone by the river, looking up at the moon, half-hidden by clouds. Then, he discreetly turned his head to watch that slender figure.

By the time they finished the grilled oysters, it was already ten-thirty. Many vendors were starting to pack up to go home, and the number of pedestrians had dwindled by more than half.

About ten minutes later, Gigi suddenly flapped her wings and cried out excitedly, "Renee, those male humans have appeared!"

"Magpie saw them too!" Rocky said excitedly.

Flora made a "hmm?" sound, then asked curiously, "There are only two male humans tonight. One is missing!"

Rocky: "How strange!"

"Which two are they?" Renee Jennings asked in a low voice, her delicate features turning serious.

"Renee, watch. Swallow is now flying right over those two male humans’ heads." After saying this, Gigi took flight.

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