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Wealthy Woof Chapter 41

The Dog Tag was Stolen

Lying comfortably on two stacked pillows, Zuo Ning opened his mouth and let out a loud burp, a sweet orange fragrance spreading instantly. He lifted his paw and rubbed his belly, then turned over and sighed contentedly. Today, he had drunk two bottles of juice, not knowing the brand, but it tasted excellent, even better than freshly squeezed juice, making him feel that his day had been perfect.

Listening to what seemed to be a small meeting outside, Lu Chenghe’s deep and pleasant voice sounded from time to time, making Zuo Ning feel drowsy again. When he was at home, he would run around with Lang Ya every day, full of energy and without sleep. Now, following Lu Chenghe to work, he suddenly felt like a salted fish dog, only eating and sleeping. If this continued, his handsome figure would be ruined. Indeed, comfort easily made a dog let down its guard, just like wearing loose pajamas for too long makes a person unaware that their waist has thickened significantly.

Upon hearing the sound of adjournment, the previously daydreaming Zuo Ning immediately sat up. He glanced at the time; well, his Lu Chenghe was indeed a punctual boss who left work on time.

On the way home, Zuo Ning saw Lu Chenghe holding a colorful ticket and looking at it. Curious, he pawed at his hand and looked closer. Pet Park Carnival? What on earth was that?

Lu Chenghe raised the ticket in his hand and said, “Want to go?”

Zuo Ning blinked his eyes. Besides the one time Lu Chenghe took him to the mall, they had never gone out to play together. So, was his Lu Chenghe now planning a date with him?

Lu Chenghe lightly tapped his head with the ticket: “You’ve grown up so much, yet you haven’t had a proper outing. This weekend, I’ll take you out to play.”

Zuo Ning rubbed against Lu Chenghe, then curled up comfortably in his arms, smiling with his mouth open and eyes squinting. This was a date, hehe.

Lu Chenghe said he would take him out on the weekend, so Zuo Ning counted the days. When the weekend finally arrived, he was more excited than Lu Chenghe and woke up even earlier. Seeing that Lu Chenghe was still asleep, he pressed most of his body on him, occasionally nudging his mouth with his nose and gently patting his cheeks with his paws.

Lu Chenghe, with his eyes still closed, hugged the dog tightly. His voice, still a bit hoarse from just waking up, carried a hint of laughter: “It’s rare for you to wake up early, and now you’re causing trouble. Why are you so naughty, hmm?”

Hearing this voice, Zuo Ning’s tail couldn’t stop trembling, and even his paws felt tingly. Flirting so early in the morning, how ruthless!

Lu Chenghe petted the dog’s head and then tossed him aside. Now that his weight could no longer be described as a small dog, Little Pudding’s entire body was quite heavy when pressed on him.

In the winter, the mornings were darker for longer. When Lu Chenghe took Little Pudding for a morning run, the estate’s night lights were still on. The cold wind brushed against their faces, causing a slight sting. With his mouth open, Little Pudding puffed out white breath as he ran back and forth. Compared to the first time when he couldn’t even run half the distance, now he could play and run the entire course.

Reaching the usual endpoint of their morning run, Lu Chenghe did some stretching and saw Little Pudding cautiously extending his paw towards the lake. Lu Chenghe teased, “There’s a monster in the water; be careful, or it’ll pull you in and eat you.”

With his back to Lu Chenghe, Zuo Ning couldn’t help but roll his eyes. He had just seen a thin layer of ice and couldn’t resist reaching out to touch it. Every year, there is heavy snowfall in Qingniao City. Their school also had a lake that would freeze over each year, but the ice layer was never thick. So, freshmen would test their luck every year by stepping on the ice. Those with good luck would go back and forth without a problem, while the less fortunate might fall through. Despite the school’s warning signs, people continued to tempt fate.

He wondered if the lake here would freeze if it snowed. Suddenly, he missed his university days.

Seeing him playing by the water, Lu Chenghe walked over and knocked on his head: “How many times have I told you, don’t go too close to the lake, don’t play with the water. Can’t you remember?”

Zuo Ning turned his head, wagged his tail, and smiled at him. Seeing Lu Chenghe getting ready to run back, he quickly got up and followed.

Back at the mansion, Lu Chenghe took the towel handed by the butler. He used to wipe his own sweat; even in winter, he would work up a light sweat. But now, the first thing he did was wipe Little Ancestor’s paws. If he had laid on the ground outside, he would also wipe his belly fur.

After wiping all four paws, Lu Chenghe finally had time to take care of himself. Meanwhile, the little ancestor he served had already started frolicking in the hall. Since the start of winter, with the floor heating turned on, the little one particularly liked lying on the floor. He used to play in his small two-story kennel, but now he dragged his mat directly to the floor.

Seeing the little rascal rolling around on the floor again, Lu Chenghe couldn’t help but twitch his forehead: “If you get yourself dirty today, don’t even think about going out with me.”

Zuo Ning immediately sat up obediently. He was just fond of the floor heating. In Qingniao City, it wasn’t particularly cold, unlike northern cities that required central heating in winter. There, they just needed to turn on the air conditioner or heater. But unexpectedly, Lu Chenghe’s place had floor heating, which seemed to be on continuously every day, making the house warm and cozy without feeling dry or uncomfortable. It was extremely comfortable.

After the ruckus in the morning and finishing breakfast, Lu Chenghe asked the butler to bring a book from the study and leaned back on the sofa to read.

Zuo Ning jumped onto the sofa and patted Lu Chenghe’s leg with his paw: “Woof?” Didn’t you say we were going out? I’m ready.

Lu Chenghe tossed a tablet to him: “Play by yourself; don’t bother me.”

“Woof!” You don’t keep your word!

Lu Chenghe reached out and pushed the dog face that kept approaching him: “It’s still early. What time do you think it is? Go play for a while, and we’ll go out later.”

Hearing this, Zuo Ning finally turned his back to Lu Chenghe, then lay down and played with the tablet.

Lu Chenghe chuckled softly and glanced at him. The older he got, the smarter he seemed to become. It’s said that the Samoyed breed isn’t particularly intelligent, but they aren’t dumb either—just above average. With proper training, they can have the intelligence of a three or four-year-old child, sometimes even higher.

Looking at his Little Pudding, who was only half a year old and already understanding his words well, Lu Chenghe thought that as he grew older and experienced more things, he would probably become even more clever.

They dawdled at home until ten before Lu Chenghe finally took him out. On the way, it was as if he hadn’t been out for years; he kept causing a ruckus in the car, rubbing against him, and whenever he settled down on Lu Chenghe’s lap, he would soon climb up to look out the window. After looking outside for a while, he would come back to be held again. For such an energetic dog, Lu Chenghe had already been worn down.

After a lively journey, they finally arrived at the pet fair. Lu Chenghe buckled the leash on him and led him inside. The fair was organized for pets, not limited to dogs—there were many cats. Lu Chenghe even saw someone with a long-haired pet rabbit.

If Qi Wei hadn’t given him the ticket to the fair, he wouldn’t have known that such a place existed in Qingniao City. It’s said that these fairs are held every few months, and there are direct sales stalls offering pet food and toys at prices lower than the market.

Many dog shelters and catteries also sell pets. The pets sold here came with official invoices from the fair, clearly stating which seller they came from. If any issues arose within a week, the fair organizers would compensate, and that cattery or dog shelter would no longer be allowed to participate in future fairs. So, to avoid buying a “week dog,” this fair might be a bit more expensive, but it was more reliable.

However, Lu Chenghe’s purpose for bringing Little Pudding to the fair today wasn’t to look at the products but to visit the pet amusement park section. In the canine area, female dogs had to be spayed, while the requirements for male dogs weren’t as strict, but aggressive male dogs were not allowed.

Little Pudding had been raised at home from a young age. Even though there was a large yard where he could frolic, he had very little contact with other dogs. So, Lu Chenghe planned to let him play today and interact more with other dogs.

The result was that after a series of checks confirming Little Pudding’s mild temperament and lack of aggression, he was released into the play area. As soon as he entered, he attracted a bunch of dogs wanting to sniff him, scaring Little Pudding into jumping out of the play pit and diving into Lu Chenghe’s arms.

Lu Chenghe patted his head: “They just want to play with you; they won’t hurt you. Be good; give it another try.”

When Lu Chenghe tried to put him back into the play pit, the little thing clung to him with all four paws.

Faced with the enthusiastic group of puppies, Zuo Ning was helpless: “Awooo…” He didn’t want to be sniffed, bite toys that had been chewed by those dogs, or wrestle with them. This date was entirely different from what he had imagined!

The staff had already noticed Lu Chenghe. They couldn’t help it; he was the most handsome among the fur parents, with his tall stature and striking appearance, comparable to a movie star. Seeing him soothing the seemingly scared puppy in a low voice, the staff members’ hearts melted on the spot. The scene was just too endearing.

Using her position conveniently, she approached with a smile: “Your dog seems quite timid. It’s probably scared because it hasn’t had much interaction with other dogs. You can enter the play pit, but you can only sit at the edge and let your dog slowly get used to other dogs. It’ll relax eventually.”

Lu Chenghe patted the tightly clinging Little Pudding and smiled faintly at the staff member. “Thank you.”

Handsome and charming, the staff member’s heart melted at his soft-spoken thanks. She could savor that smile for a year!

Lu Chenghe wanted Little Pudding to try, so he followed the staff’s advice, sat at the edge of the play pit, and let Little Pudding down. When other dogs approached, he gently pushed Little Pudding towards them.

The approaching dog was a husky with the characteristic “three fires” pattern on its forehead. It was similar in size to Little Pudding. It wagged its tail, wanting to play. Lu Chenghe pushed Little Pudding forward: “Go on, the three dummies need one more.”

Zuo Ning whimpered.

The husky, who was quite friendly, said, “Woof!” Hey, you’re not a baby anymore. You can’t cling to your owner like this. Do you want to play with me?

Zuo Ning turned his head. “Woof!” No.

The husky sniffed around him and said, “Woof! Woof!” You smell really good. I can smell ham sausage on you. Did you have ham sausage this morning?

Zuo Ning extended his paw to push it away: “Woof!” No, no, go play by yourself; don’t sniff around me.

The husky snorted and then trotted over to Lu Chenghe’s side: “Woof! Woof!” I definitely smelled it; your human must have ham sausage on him, too. If I find it, it’s mine.

Lu Chenghe had been watching Little Pudding pushing the husky away. Now, seeing the husky rubbing against him fearlessly, he couldn’t help but smile. Shortly after, Little Pudding rushed back, swiftly climbed onto him, and growled at the husky.

Lu Chenghe patted Little Pudding: “Be kind to your friends; don’t be so fierce.”

The husky licked its lips: “Woof!” Your human smells good, too. Let’s go home together later.

Zuo Ning kicked it on the head with his hind leg: “Woof!” Where’s your owner?

The husky seemed puzzled by the question and tilted its head: “Wooo?” My owner? Oh no, where’s my human?

The husky yelped and turned to look for its owner.

Zuo Ning, staying on Lu Chenghe, couldn’t help but feel exasperated. If he were the husky’s owner, he would probably be very exhausted with how easily it would go off with anyone.

Seeing the little husky run off, Lu Chenghe patted Little Pudding: “See, you’re so fierce that other dogs don’t want to play with you.”

Zuo Ning hugged Lu Chenghe’s neck and whimpered pitifully. He didn’t want to stay here; too many dogs were eyeing his rear, which was terrifying. Moreover, everyone was noisy, saying incoherent things, which caused him headaches. He couldn’t understand how someone as quiet-loving as Lu Chenghe could stand being in a place with so many dogs.

Seeing that Little Pudding really didn’t like it here, Lu Chenghe didn’t force him and was about to leave when someone called his name. He turned around to see a beautifully dressed girl, wearing a half-length coat and knee-high boots, revealing her fair thighs, running over excitedly.

Tang Ke’er didn’t expect to meet Lu Chenghe like this. Her dog, Tang Bao, must be a lucky charm. She tidied her outfit a bit before approaching and striking up a conversation: “Chenghe, what a coincidence! You brought your dog, too. Is this your Little Pudding? It’s so cute.”

Lu Chenghe nodded politely and distantly: “Miss Tang.”

Tang Ke’er tried hard to appear reserved but couldn’t resist Lu Chenghe’s charm, her eyes brimming with admiration: “We’ve known each other for a while, why be so formal? Just call me Ke’er. That’s what my family and friends call me.”

Lu Chenghe didn’t respond. As he was about to leave with Little Pudding, he saw that Little Pudding was chatting with the husky that had run off earlier. Seeing he had made a friend, Lu Chenghe decided not to rush off. This gave Tang Ke’er the opportunity to invite him to lunch repeatedly.

Zuo Ning saw that it was the same pretty girl from before. He snorted and looked at the husky that had specifically run over to tell him its owner wasn’t lost and was playing over there. Who cares if your owner is lost or not? You’re too familiar!

Seeing that Lu Chenghe was chatting with the girl, Zuo Ning decided to follow the husky into the ball pit. Catching a glimpse of Lu Chenghe not paying attention to him, he smacked a ball hard, which then hit the husky’s head. The husky, still clueless, fetched the ball and said, “Let’s play together.”

After playing a game of fetch-the-ball with the husky for a while, Zuo Ning saw that Lu Chenghe seemed to be enjoying the conversation and showed no intention of leaving, despite saying he would. Frustrated, he turned his head away.

In the next moment, Zuo Ning’s heart pounded. He thought he saw his roommate in work clothes, but in a blink, the roommate was gone.

Xue Lu came to the fair today at the invitation of some high school classmates. She didn’t attend high school in this city but rather in a neighboring county. After graduating from high school, she was accepted to a university in the city, and her classmates went on to different paths. Those who were closer kept in touch, and two even got married and settled in Qingniao City, making their gatherings more frequent.

However, today, she wasn’t in the best mood. Despite working hard to get into university, finding a good job, and having a caring, handsome boyfriend, she felt she wasn’t doing as well as her former classmates.

A stylishly dressed girl sitting next to Xue Lu stretched out her hand and said, “Take a look at this bracelet. Isn’t this your major? See how it looks.”

The two girls beside her saw the bracelet and exclaimed, “It’s really pretty! It must be expensive; jade isn’t cheap.”

The girl wearing the bracelet smiled and said, “I bought it while traveling abroad with my husband. That place is known for jade, but as you know, the more famous a place is for something, the more counterfeit products it has. Like last time, Liang Lake is famous for its delicious crabs, but when my husband and I went, we found out that the locals import crabs from elsewhere, sell them at high prices under the Liang Lake name, and true local crabs can’t be bought even with money.”

Xue Lu didn’t ask the girl to take off the bracelet, as she couldn’t afford to compensate if something happened. She examined it closely for a while and said, “It’s genuine, with a good color. It will look even more lustrous over time, increasing in value.”

The girl touched her bracelet and smiled: “I don’t know much about it; I bought it because it looked pretty. But even though it’s nice, it doesn’t match most of my outfits, so I’ll wear it occasionally.”

Someone curiously asked about the price, and the girl, wanting to show off, said, “Around 100,000 yuan. My husband said we got it cheaper locally through a friend. If we brought it back home, the price would be several times higher.”

After speaking, the girl looked at Xue Lu enviously: “I heard you’re planning to open a jewelry store? When you open it, I’ll buy from your store. You must give me the best prices.”

Xue Lu smiled and agreed, then got up, saying she wanted to go to the restroom.

Xue Lu looked at herself in the mirror, a youthful figure with fair skin. From childhood to adulthood, teachers and classmates had praised her looks, saying she would have a good life. These days, looks can provide more advantages than personal abilities, not to mention she was capable. But her classmates, who once were not as good as her, now seemed to live better lives, never hesitating when shopping, whereas she would think twice before buying a dress.

It was impossible not to feel some envy or jealousy, but she had been working hard in life. Xue Lu sighed, touched up her makeup, and left the restroom. At the door, she saw a Samoyed. Initially, she glanced casually but then noticed the dog’s tag, remembering it from a previous gathering with her boyfriend. She recalled the tag was inlaid with several substantial diamonds.

An idea sparked in Xue Lu’s mind. She glanced around nervously. This was a public area, with the men’s restroom opposite and a turn required to exit, meaning there were no cameras here.

Not knowing if the dog’s owner was in the restroom, she saw it pacing at the door and called out, “Little Pudding, come here.”

Thinking his classmate might be here, Zuo Ning had chased to the restroom, having looked inside but found no one. Considering his current appearance, even if he found the classmate, what then? As he was about to return to the play pit to find Lu Chenghe, he heard someone calling him.

Turning his head, he saw the girl from Lu Chenghe’s previous gathering. After a moment of hesitation, seeing the girl squatting and still calling him, he reluctantly approached. It was just a pet; after all, she was Lu Chenghe’s childhood friend’s girlfriend, so he should show some respect.

Xue Lu saw that Little Pudding had really come over, and she suppressed her uncontrollable excitement and panic. With trembling hands, she petted him gently and praised him softly. Then she found the dog tag’s clasp, which was a buckle style that could be opened with a light squeeze.

Zuo Ning had only intended to let her pet him for a moment, but he felt her fiddling with his collar and tried to break free. By the time he did, the dog tag around his neck was gone.

Zuo Ning couldn’t believe that this girl would do such a thing. Wasn’t she Lu Chenghe’s childhood friend’s girlfriend? Seeing her take the dog tag and turn into the women’s restroom, Zuo Ning wanted to follow, but it was the women’s restroom, and he couldn’t just go in. Thinking that Lu Chenghe probably didn’t know he had run over here, he decided to go back and tell Lu Chenghe that the dog tag was missing. After all, the tag had a tracking system, so as long as it was still with the girl, they could definitely find it.

At this moment, Zuo Ning didn’t know that when Lu Chenghe turned around and didn’t see him, he was already on the verge of fury.


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  1. spicysoup says:

    What the hell she is stealing the dog tag just because it has diamonds?!! Bad girl! Little Pudding should slap her with his doggo paws!

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