Chapter 9: Taming the Dog

Inside the cage, the Tibetan mastiff dug its claws into the ground, its gaze fierce as it let out a thunderous roar at Jiang Mi, looking ferocious beyond words!

One of the female guests was so frightened that she jumped up in an instant.

Even Bai Ruoruo, terrified, shrank into Shen Mingxuan’s arms, pretending to cry, “Boohoo, I’m so worried about Mimi. Mingxuan, should I go persuade her?”

Shen Mingxuan held Bai Ruoruo, a flicker of surprise and malice hidden in his eyes. “If Jiang Mi is bold enough to boast, it means she’s confident. Don’t worry unnecessarily.”

Despite his words, Shen Mingxuan didn’t believe for a second that Jiang Mi would dare open the cage. In fact, he was secretly hoping for her to fail.

[I can’t take it anymore. I’m too scared to watch.]

[Pfft, I bet ten packs of spicy strips that Jiang Mi is just putting on a show. Either someone will come to stop her, or the dog’s owner will show up to help her tame it, and she’ll just take the credit.]

[If Jiang Mi dares to open the cage and tame the dog herself, I’ll livestream eating dung!]

Jiang Mi unlocked the cage with the key. The Tibetan mastiff inside let out a deafening roar, charging out of the cage and leaping toward Jiang Mi, as if to teach this woman who underestimated it a lesson.

Jiang Mi remained completely unfazed, not even blinking.

Taming dogs? She was a professional at it!

Just as she was about to make her move, she suddenly felt a warm, strong chest press against her back.

A man’s powerful arm, like a branding iron, wrapped around her waist, lifting her up and shielding her behind him.

And with a single, heavy kick, he sent the Tibetan mastiff flying.

[What just happened? I’m completely stunned!]

[One kick sent the mastiff flying? Is that even humanly possible?]

[Aaaah! The Seven Seconds CP is real! Please get married right here, right now! Don’t waste any more time!]

[Oh, how doting! He was pretending to be cold earlier, ignoring Mimi, but now his true nature is showing!]

[When Mimi was in danger, he was the first to rush over and protect her. Lock them in! Lock them in! I’ll swallow the key!]

[He picked her up with one hand—his arm strength is incredible! Kicked the mastiff with one foot—his leg strength is impressive! And by extension, he must have a strong waist too. Mimi, you’re in for a treat!]

Jiang Mi stared blankly at Gu Chuan’s cold and handsome profile, a small flower of joy blossoming in her heart.

“Gu Chuan!”

“Stay behind me.”

Gu Chuan didn’t turn his head, his eyes still narrowed with caution as he watched the Tibetan mastiff. The dog wasn’t a person; it still had untamed wildness and ferocity in it.

The mastiff struggled to its feet, its front legs bent as it dug at the ground, growling deeply as if gathering strength for revenge.

Suddenly, a furry head peeked out from behind Gu Chuan’s shoulder.

Jiang Mi’s voice, sweet and light, rang out with a playful tone. “I really am good at taming lions~”

“Stop messing around!”

“I’m not kidding, I really am.”

Jiang Mi leaned against Gu Chuan’s back, savoring his scent as she nuzzled against him.

A soft, electric current instantly spread through Gu Chuan’s body, momentarily causing him, usually so alert, to lose focus.

Sensing this lapse, the mastiff let out a loud roar and leaped forward with all its might.

Gu Chuan snapped back to reality, instinctively tightening his grip on Jiang Mi’s waist to keep her from moving.

But Jiang Mi wasn’t the type to hide behind Gu Chuan.

She stepped forward, her soft body shielding Gu Chuan…

At that moment, it was as if time stood still.

Everyone froze, their gasps caught in their throats.

Only Gu Chuan broke the silence with a low growl, “Jiang Mi!”

He moved in an instant, grabbing Jiang Mi’s hand.

And then, the ferocious Tibetan mastiff suddenly extended its tongue and licked the back of Gu Chuan’s hand.

Gu Chuan: “……”

Tibetan Mastiff: “???”

Realizing it had licked the wrong person, the Tibetan mastiff let out a pitiful whine, its large head looking up at Jiang Mi with a miserable expression, a low growl rumbling from its throat.

Jiang Mi let out a small “ah” and quickly pulled Gu Chuan back, while reaching out with her other hand to pat the mastiff’s head. “Good boy, don’t move.”

The mastiff nuzzled into Jiang Mi’s palm, digging its front paws into the ground and wearing a thoroughly content expression.

Gu Chuan, who was usually as calm as a mountain even in the face of danger, had his expression crack for the first time!

In fact, except for Jiang Mi, everyone’s expression had cracked!

[“Whoa, I’m totally stunned! How did Jiang Mi do that?!”]

[“That Tibetan mastiff was so fierce just a moment ago, and now it’s acting all submissive—how is that even possible?”]

[“It must be magic. There’s no other explanation! I’m voting for magic!”]

[“Count my vote too. Whether it’s Jiang Mi taming the dog or the Seven Seconds CP being adorable, it’s all worth a vote!”]

[“Master of Dog Training, I bow to you! You’ve got my vote!”]

Jiang Mi turned to look at Gu Chuan.

Gu Chuan’s eyelid twitched, and he instinctively withdrew his hand.

Jiang Mi smiled, pulling his hand back to stroke the Tibetan mastiff’s head together.

Her sweet voice carried a hint of pride, “Am I impressive or what?”

Gu Chuan let out a soft breath, “Yes.”

Jiang Mi asked again, “Isn’t it behaving well?”

Gu Chuan admitted, “Yes, it’s well-behaved.”

“Actually, I’m well-behaved too.”

As Jiang Mi said this, her clear eyes reflected only Gu Chuan, focused and full of deep affection.

For a brief moment, Gu Chuan felt an urge to respond to her claim of being well-behaved.

But he quickly caught himself, pulling his hand away and stepping back, re-establishing the distance between them.

Jiang Mi let out a soft huff, patting the Tibetan mastiff’s head, “Back to your kennel, I’m mad and don’t want to talk to you.”

The mastiff, licking its face, seemed confused: “???”

A fleeting smile appeared in Gu Chuan’s eyes.

Meanwhile, several of the other guests curiously rushed over.

The sweet girl in the JK skirt stood the farthest away but had the loudest voice, “Sister Jiang Mi, Master of Dog Training, you’re amazing!”

Jiang Mi turned her head and generously sent a wink her way, offering an invitation, “Wanna come over and pet it?”

The sweet girl nodded excitedly, but then nervously shook her head.

She wanted to but was scared.

“Give the pretty girl a cute look,” Jiang Mi patted the mastiff’s head again and made a gesture.

The mastiff immediately understood, shaking its head and circling around Jiang Mi, making everyone laugh.

The sweet girl finally mustered the courage to squeeze behind Jiang Mi, “Sister Jiang Mi, how did you do that? You’re amazing!”

All eyes quickly turned to Jiang Mi again.

Her dog-training skills were beyond professional—there was no denying her talent.

Jiang Mi maintained her composure, “I have an Afghan hound at home. It’s especially clumsy and always forgets commands, so I have to train it repeatedly. After so many times, I got the hang of it.”

“An Afghan hound?” The man with the gold-rimmed glasses repeated, then chuckled softly, “A truly beautiful fool.”

Jiang Mi smiled, “And a long-haired beauty too.”

The man adjusted his glasses, offering an invitation, “I once fostered a friend’s hunting dog for a while. We could discuss dog-training tips sometime.”

Jiang Mi’s gaze subtly shifted to Gu Chuan, “Sure.”

Gu Chuan’s lips twitched into an ambiguous smile.

“Wow, wow, wow! Sister is starting to train the men now!”

“We haven’t even finished introducing ourselves, and the drama is already starting. This is intense!”

“The guy with the gold-rimmed glasses is a non-celebrity, but he’s really handsome. He gives off a vibe of a cultured yet dangerous beast.”

“Next up, it’s your turn, you big block of ice,” Jiang Mi playfully pointed at Gu Chuan.

Gu Chuan lifted his eyelids, “Alright.”

The two who had been left out of the lively scene had unpleasant expressions.

Bai Ruoruo was dying of jealousy inside. She was the one who should be receiving attention, affection, and admiration from everyone—it was all supposed to be hers! But Jiang Mi had stolen what was rightfully hers!

Shen Mingxuan was also feeling quite displeased. The ugly girl who used to cling to him had turned into a stunning beauty and was now ignoring him. She must be doing it on purpose to get his attention!

Even though Shen Mingxuan knew Jiang Mi was doing it on purpose, he was still provoked. So when he heard the crowd cheering for Gu Chuan to perform traditional martial arts, Shen Mingxuan didn’t hesitate to step up!