Zuo Ning watched helplessly as the car door closed right in front of him, his eyes immediately filled with confusion. What was the meaning of this? That was definitely Lu Chenghe just now, right? His eyesight shouldn’t be that bad. Not to mention, he had already caught Lu Chenghe’s scent from afar. Even though this wasn’t the car he usually used, it was still a family car.
Feeling puzzled, Zuo Ning circled the car door and happened to notice muddy paw prints left behind where he had stepped. In an instant, he understood everything. His entire dog face darkened accordingly.
When Lu Chenghe finally opened the door again, he was met with the sight of his family’s dog squatting in front of it. Unlike usual, he didn’t pounce over excitedly. Instead, he just sat there, staring at him with the utmost disdain, his small eyes radiating dissatisfaction.
The butler, who always accompanied Madam Lu on outings, stepped forward. “Young Master.”
Lu Chenghe looked down at the little stray-like Little Pudding on the ground and barely managed to keep his composure. “This is the film he’s starring in?”
The butler nodded. “Yes, Young Master. This drama mainly revolves around a major earthquake. The scenes being filmed these past couple of days are all related to that. However, Little Pudding doesn’t have too many scenes. Most of the early ones have already been filmed. The important shots should be completed within these two days.”
Lu Chenghe frowned. “Bathing every day like this—will his skin be able to handle it?”
The moment Zuo Ning heard Lu Chenghe showing concern for him, his initial resentment over the earlier incident instantly vanished. Wagging his tail, he eagerly moved forward to get closer, only to be stopped by Lu Chenghe, who pressed a finger against his forehead. “Look at how filthy you are. No jumping.”
Zuo Ning was instantly furious. “Woof woof woof!” I knew it! You dislike me! I’m working so hard to earn money and support this family, yet you still look down on me!
After barking his grievances, he flopped under the car and started fake-crying with soft whimpering sounds.
Lu Chenghe’s mouth twitched. This little drama king was getting more and more theatrical. But looking at the now slightly thinner Little Pudding, covered in mud and appearing utterly pitiful, even though he knew it was just an act, he still gave in with a sigh. “Alright, alright, stop crying. Get in.”
Before the words even fully left his mouth, the little thing that had just been pretending to sob on the ground suddenly shot up and pounced onto him, rubbing against him enthusiastically.
Lu Chenghe’s face immediately darkened as he firmly restrained the muddy pup. Now covered in dirt himself, he looked down at the little troublemaker grinning at him with squinted eyes and felt even more exasperated. “You little rascal. You’re so filthy—if I can’t get you clean, I’m shaving all your fur off!”
Zuo Ning let out two snorts. Hmph, he wasn’t scared at all! Just two days ago, he had been even dirtier than this, yet he still got cleaned up just fine. Seeing that Lu Chenghe was now just as dirty as he was, Zuo Ning smugly wagged his tail before lifting a paw and rubbing it back and forth on Lu Chenghe’s leg, leaving streak after streak of muddy prints. “Awoo!” You’ve been gone for so many days—did you miss me?
Lu Chenghe glanced down at his now completely dirt-streaked pants. Even if he washed this outfit, it was probably ruined. Looking at the little thing’s expectant gaze, he could only sigh and reach out to ruffle the dog’s head. “Have you been behaving at home these past few days?”
“Woof!” Of course! I’ve even been working hard to earn money!
Lu Chenghe raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, “Have you been obediently going for your morning runs every day?”
Zuo Ning’s gaze flickered for a moment before he shamelessly puffed out his chest. “Woof!” Hmph, you don’t understand what I’m saying. I can just pretend I don’t understand you either.
Seeing the little thing looking so self-righteous, Lu Chenghe gave his chubby face a firm squeeze.
Just as Mother Lu arrived, she was greeted with the sight of her son completely covered in mud, Little Pudding snuggling against him coquettishly, and the utterly ruined backseat of the car. She couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of her mouth. “Chenghe, there should be a limit to how much you spoil him. You can’t just indulge him endlessly.”
Zuo Ning wagged his tail as he sprawled across the seat, resting his head on Lu Chenghe’s lap. Having finally reunited with the person he hadn’t seen in days, he was in an excellent mood. Whatever anyone else said was completely irrelevant.
Lu Chenghe absentmindedly rubbed the pup’s ears while glancing at his mother. “Mom, if you could stop feeding Little Pudding things he shouldn’t be eating, your words would carry a lot more weight.”
Mother Lu shot her son a glare before turning to the fluffy culprit resting on his lap, smiling sweetly. “Little Pudding, come on. There’s just one last scene left—once we finish, we can all go home for the day.”
Only then did Zuo Ning climb off Lu Chenghe, rubbing his head against his palm before letting out a bark. “Woof!” Then wait for me to finish work, and we’ll go home together!
Lu Chenghe had already watched the movie starring Little Pudding. With post-production enhancements, the dog in the film seemed almost intelligent, possessing human-like emotions and reasoning, which made it especially touching. However, he had never seen how such scenes were actually filmed. Now that he had coincidentally stumbled upon it, he couldn’t help but feel curious enough to take a look.
After changing into a spare set of clothes, Lu Chenghe stepped out of the car and headed toward where Little Pudding was filming.
The set was an outdoor soundstage designed to depict a post-earthquake scene. The scene being shot today involved the dog squeezing through a narrow gap with great difficulty, running off to seek help, and then returning to frantically dig at the rubble with its paws, desperately trying to rescue its owner trapped beneath.
This scene was both simple and difficult. If they wanted to film it in a straightforward manner, they could bury something the dog liked inside the debris, let it search for it, and then piece together the shots in editing. But if they wanted to make the scene more compelling and emotionally impactful, the dog’s sense of urgency was the key element.
Because of this, the director felt somewhat uncertain. Although this dog was incredibly intelligent, it hadn’t undergone professional training. Still, he was eager to take on the challenge.
When Lu Chenghe arrived, many crew members and actors couldn’t help but steal glances at him. With his slender waist, long legs, and a half-length trench coat accentuating his tall frame, paired with that strikingly handsome face, even the leading man—who was supposed to be the visual highlight of the production—felt a pang of inferiority. He quietly asked his assistant about this man’s identity. If he were in the industry, there was no way he wouldn’t have heard of him before.
Some people originally wanted to approach him and make inquiries, but the moment they saw him walking straight to Mother Lu’s side, with the Lu family’s butler respectfully following behind him, they all hesitated and backed away. His identity was already self-explanatory—if he wasn’t the head of the Lu family, then he was certainly one of the young masters.
At that realization, some couldn’t help but start scheming. If they managed to latch onto this golden opportunity, they might never have to struggle for the rest of their lives.
But clinging to a golden opportunity wasn’t that easy. A few bodyguards immediately positioned themselves behind Lu Chenghe, exuding an unapproachable aura. If someone got too close and was mistaken for having ulterior motives, getting thrown out would be utterly humiliating.
Even if Lu Chenghe was aware of the little schemes brewing in the minds of those around him, he couldn’t be bothered to care. Meanwhile, the director was fully focused on setting up the scene and positioning the actors, completely oblivious to the minor commotion behind him. Once the camera was ready, the slate was clapped, and filming began.
The moment Zuo Ning heard the director call “Action,” he immediately bolted toward the hole where his toy had been buried, letting out anxious whimpers while furiously digging at the dirt with both paws.
Even an outsider like Lu Chenghe, who knew nothing about filmmaking, could see the raw urgency in Little Pudding’s eyes. It truly seemed as if someone he deeply loved was trapped beneath the rubble. The desperate, helpless whimpers tugged at the heartstrings of everyone present.
Initially, the director hadn’t held high expectations, but this scene was turning out far better than he had imagined. His excitement grew as he fixated on the monitor, completely immersed in what was unfolding on screen.
Lu Chenghe frowned slightly as he watched. His Little Pudding had never liked digging. At home, no matter how much they tried to train him, he simply refused to cooperate. So why was he suddenly so obedient now? There were several moments when he felt the urge to call for a halt, but since they had already captured so much footage, stopping now would mean having to reshoot everything.
However, because Zuo Ning’s performance was outstanding, the director decided to shoot the entire scene in one take. When the final “Cut!” was called, Zuo Ning collapsed onto the ground, completely exhausted.
This kind of work should have been left to Lang Ya—that guy loves digging the most.
Just as Zuo Ning was internally grumbling about his predicament, a familiar scent suddenly wafted into his nose. A tall figure strode toward him and, without hesitation, scooped him up into a firm embrace.
Zuo Ning looked at Lu Chenghe in surprise but instinctively began rubbing against him, acting spoiled as usual.
It was only at this moment that the director got a clear look at the newcomer. Since they had invited someone else’s dog to be in the film, it was only natural to know who the real owner was. He immediately recognized the man as Lu Chenghe, the president of the Lu Corporation. As a small-time director, he had never encountered such a powerful figure before, so he hurriedly stepped forward with the utmost respect. “Mr. Lu, hello, hello!”
Lu Chenghe nodded at him. “Thank you for taking good care of Little Pudding.”
The director quickly waved his hands. “Not at all! Little Pudding is incredibly intelligent. Because of him, our filming progress has sped up significantly.”
Lu Chenghe, showing no concern for the dirt, held the dog firmly in his arms. He knew the director was simply being polite, but he still found it completely justified—his Little Pudding was exceptional, after all. Seeing that many people were glancing in their direction, he asked, “Are there any more scenes for today?”
The director immediately shook his head. “No, no, today’s performance was outstanding! Everything was done in a single take, so we’ve finished all of Little Pudding’s scenes. He really worked hard today.”
After exchanging a few more pleasantries with the director, Lu Chenghe walked over to his mother. “It’s getting late. Let’s go.”
Seeing that her son had changed into a fresh set of clothes only to get them dirty again, Mother Lu no longer had the energy to comment. She simply instructed the butler to gather their things before heading to the car first.
Once they were back inside the car, Zuo Ning reached out a paw and patted Lu Chenghe’s chest. “Awoo.” This time, it wasn’t my fault your clothes got dirty—you were the one who picked me up.
Lu Chenghe held onto his paw. Aside from being filthy, there were faint traces of red between the fur in his paw pads—likely scratched by those scattered pebbles. Even at home, the lawn was carefully maintained to prevent such things, yet now, after filming, his paw ended up like this. Lu Chenghe couldn’t help but feel a little uncomfortable.
Looking at the little thing sprawled over him, grinning foolishly and utterly carefree, he couldn’t resist asking, “Do you like acting?”
Zuo Ning stared blankly at Lu Chenghe. How was he supposed to answer that? Saying he liked it wasn’t exactly true—he just saw acting as a job. Though, admittedly, gossiping about the entertainment industry along the way was kind of fun. But saying he didn’t like it wasn’t quite right either. Other than clinging to Lu Chenghe all day, he really didn’t know what else to do. If this continued for too long, he feared he might start resenting himself.
Lu Chenghe was still single for now, so at least he could hypnotize himself into believing that sticking close like this could somehow nurture their bond. But one day, Lu Chenghe would marry and have children. No matter how much he cultivated this relationship, in the end, he would always just be Lu Chenghe’s pet. When that time came when the person he relied on no longer belonged entirely to him, what would he do then?
So, Zuo Ning simply played around, ate well, and lived day by day. He didn’t dare think too much about the future. The very thought of it terrified him. If he let himself dwell on it too much, he feared he might sink too deep and never climb out. It was better to cherish the present while he still could.
Seeing his Little Pudding looking so silly, Lu Chenghe helplessly patted him. His hand came away covered in dirt, making him sigh. Remembering his own question, he couldn’t help but chuckle wryly. “Even if I ask, you wouldn’t understand. Forget it. Since you don’t seem to dislike it, I’ll take that as a yes. If you like it, then go ahead and do it.”
Though he wasn’t happy about Little Pudding getting hurt for the sake of filming, the little guy couldn’t speak. Since he hadn’t shown any resistance, at least that meant he was willing. Knowing his Little Pudding’s temperament, if he truly disliked something, he’d definitely act dumb and disobedient in all sorts of ways—just like he did during training.
With that thought, Lu Chenghe abandoned his original plan of refusing future movie roles for Little Pudding. Since he enjoyed it, then fine—let him be happy. However, no matter how he looked at it, the red marks on that tiny paw in his palm felt a little too glaring.
Back home, Lu Chenghe didn’t let Little Pudding dirty the floors. Since he was already covered in dirt anyway, he simply carried him all the way upstairs. He had a maid bath Little Pudding while he went to his own bedroom to wash up.
Although the young maid was very thorough and careful, even giving him a comfortable massage while washing him, Zuo Ning still preferred it when Lu Chenghe bathed him. Standing in the tub as the maid scrubbed away, he heard the sound of the shower running in Lu Chenghe’s bathroom. He couldn’t help but hum in dissatisfaction—figures, he was being abandoned. His dear owner couldn’t even tolerate bathing him and had to go wash himself immediately.
By the time the bath was done, the water in the tub had turned pitch black. Once the black dog transformed back into a white one, Zuo Ning seized the moment when the maid opened the drying machine. He shook his fur vigorously, then leaped out of the bathtub in one swift motion. Ignoring the maid’s startled cries, he bolted straight into the bedroom.
The master bedroom was off-limits except during cleaning hours, so when the maid lost sight of him, she had no choice but to go downstairs and report to the butler.
Meanwhile, Zuo Ning, who had made it to the bedroom without any issues, noticed that the bathroom door wasn’t fully closed. Excited, he rushed inside. A completely bare Lu Chenghe… Hehehe…
But when he got to the shower area, there was no one there. Hearing movement further inside, he ran in and found Lu Chenghe leaning back in the bathtub, soaking in the water.
Without hesitation, Zuo Ning dashed over, scrambled up the steps in just a few moves, and with a loud plop, he jumped straight into the bath.
Lu Chenghe, who had been resting with his eyes closed, was suddenly splashed in the face. He opened his eyes expressionlessly and looked at Little Pudding gleefully splashing around in the tub.
Zuo Ning dog-paddled over to Lu Chenghe’s side and reached out a paw to touch his firm skin. The texture was amazing. So smooth. It felt so nice to touch.
With a flick of his hand, Lu Chenghe sent a wave of water crashing over Little Pudding’s head. “Who told you to come over?”
Zuo Ning paddled a little farther away. “Aoo…” I wanted to come. Who could stop me?
Looking at the freshly washed dog, a fluffy ball of white fur floating on the water’s surface, Lu Chenghe leaned back again, closing his eyes to continue resting. Traveling was always tiring. It was rare to get a moment to soak and relax.
Meanwhile, in the same bathtub, Zuo Ning secretly peeked at him for a long time. Seeing that Lu Chenghe wasn’t paying attention, he’d stare openly, but the moment Lu Chenghe showed any signs of opening his eyes, he’d quickly turn his head and swim around a bit. Like this, he dawdled and paddled back and forth. Before long, after swimming all the way to the other side of the tub, he found himself drifting right back to Lu Chenghe again.
Just as he got close, Lu Chenghe, still resting with his eyes closed, reached out and caught him. Silky fur slipped between his fingers—it actually felt quite nice. Seeing the little thing trying to escape again, he simply pulled him into his arms. “This whole tub of water is getting dirty because of you.”
Zuo Ning flailed twice before giving up and turning his head to nuzzle against Lu Chenghe’s chest. “Awoo!” I was clean when I got in! I’m not dirty!
Lu Chenghe ran his hand over him, making sure there was no sand or dirt left. Then he lifted Little Pudding, ready to set him down. “The water’s too hot for you. Get out now.”
Zuo Ning immediately wrapped his front paws around Lu Chenghe’s neck. The water temperature didn’t feel high to him at all—it was super comfortable, and he could swim around freely. No way was he getting out. The most important thing was… Lu Chenghe was only wearing a bath towel. Just a bath towel. Tsk, tsk, tsk…
As his gaze drifted downward, his tongue moved almost on instinct. He sneakily licked that beautifully defined collarbone.
Lu Chenghe felt a sudden shiver run down his spine. He immediately yanked the little troublemaker off him and gave him a not-so-light smack on the head. “If you don’t stop this random licking habit, I’m cutting off your beef jerky supply.”
After licking, Zuo Ning also felt his tongue go numb. He didn’t resist when Lu Chenghe peeled him off, just kicked his hind legs a couple of times and swam away in embarrassment. Curling up in a corner, he peeked at Lu Chenghe from the side. Maybe it was because winter was approaching and his fur was getting thicker, but it seemed like his shame was decreasing too—how could he do something so mortifying?!
Lu Chenghe poured water over himself as if trying to wash away the lingering tingling sensation. Noticing the guilty little dog huddled on the other side of the tub, he flicked a splash of water his way. “You little rascal.”
Zuo Ning got a face full of water, shook his head vigorously to get rid of the droplets, and then saw Lu Chenghe standing up from the bath.
Those long, straight legs came into view without any warning. The now-soaked bath towel clung tightly to his waist, and the muscles on his back formed a beautiful, lean indentation. He was slim but well-defined—his physique was absolutely top-tier!
Zuo Ning stared for a moment before quickly turning his head away. If he actually ended up getting a nosebleed from staring, that would be beyond humiliating.
He used to think that those descriptions of people getting nosebleeds from seeing something beautiful were nonsense. But now, he wasn’t so sure. That feeling of heat rushing up—if he didn’t control it, he really might end up with a nosebleed. It was like something inside him was trying to burst out, his heart tickling as if tiny bugs were nibbling at it. It made him want to scratch the itch, but no matter how he tried, he couldn’t reach it.
Lu Chenghe casually draped on a bathrobe, took a large towel, and placed it on the stone platform beside him. “Little Pudding, come here.” Though Little Pudding didn’t seem to mind the heat, staying in water at such a high temperature for too long definitely wasn’t good.
Hearing his name, Zuo Ning glanced at Lu Chenghe. Since the platform was lower, Lu Chenghe had to bend slightly, one hand resting on the counter as he placed the towel down. This position left his entire chest exposed, and even the defined lines of his abs were visible.
Zuo Ning swallowed hard, then slowly climbed out of the tub. Shyly, he trotted over in small, hesitant steps before obediently lying down on the towel as instructed.
And so, Lu Chenghe picked up a waterlogged, extra-heavy dog and carried him to be dried.
Zuo Ning lay against Lu Chenghe’s shoulder, his face rubbing against that soft earlobe again and again. Just before he was placed into the drying machine, he couldn’t resist—he licked it once more.
Lu Chenghe, unfazed, gave him a light smack on the butt. But having gotten away with it twice in one night, Zuo Ning no longer cared. His doggy mouth stretched into a wide, goofy grin. That squinty-eyed, sweet smile made the few maids cleaning the hallway tremble with excitement.
Just then, the passing butler caught sight of the scene. Without hesitation, he snapped a picture of Little Pudding’s damp head peeking out, grinning foolishly. Then, ever dutiful, he forwarded the photo to Mother Lu.
Mother Lu, who was enjoying a massage, was instantly overwhelmed by cuteness when she saw the photo. That damp little head, with a tuft of fur sticking up, eyes squinting, and a tiny tongue sticking out—he truly lived up to his title as an “angelic smile”. And since joy was meant to be shared, she immediately posted it on Weibo.
【Tsk, the blogger is trying to trick me into getting a dog again.】
【My health bar is empty. This cuteness is undefeated!】
【I’m completely losing it over how cute this is. But wait… is that the blogger holding the little fluffball? Looks like a tall guy.】
【Emmm, I keep “petting” dogs online every day. The more I do it, the more I want one! One day, I swear, I’ll have my own dog!】
Lu Chenghe carried the now-dried Little Pudding back to the bedroom, carefully checking all four of his paws. There were a few scrapes, but nothing serious. Plus, a dog’s paw pads were naturally rough and durable from daily running. Seeing that Little Pudding was walking normally without any signs of discomfort, Lu Chenghe figured there was no real issue.
His phone vibrated slightly. Glancing at the screen, he saw a notification from Little Pudding’s Weibo account. Clicking on it, a ridiculously adorable photo popped up. Scrolling through the comments, he compared the grinning pup in the picture to the one currently hugging a piece of jerky and gnawing away. Unable to resist, Lu Chenghe tapped Little Pudding’s head with his phone.
“With how silly you are, they’re calling you a ‘god of cuteness’?”
Zuo Ning, clueless about what was going on, looked up at Lu Chenghe. He chewed twice, swallowed the jerky, and then pounced onto him[mfn]LCH[/mfn]. “Woof!” So hungry! When’s dinner? Hard work deserves a reward!
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