Chapter 15

Maine Coon was stunned by Bai Chengcheng’s shamelessness.

A rare expression of shock appeared on his usually expressionless face, his whole body stiff as he squatted there, staring at Cotton Ball with a look of disbelief and helplessness, silently signaling him to get down.

Didn’t he notice the two big cats beside them and the billions of viewers in the live stream all watching?

Bathing together? That’s ridiculous!

Even if Cotton Ball wasn’t embarrassed, Maine Coon still felt ashamed.

After all, this was a dating show, bro!

At this moment, Maine Coon suddenly questioned whether the show production team had actually conveyed the core concept of the show to Bai Chengcheng.

Otherwise, how could Cotton Ball be so friendly with everyone, acting all buddy-buddy, yet somehow giving off a vibe that seemed very ambiguous with everyone?

Maine Coon took a few steps back, squatting in the corner, staring at Bai Chengcheng with an expressionless face.

The live stream audience was in awe.

【As expected, Maine Coon successfully took the top spot. The status of the main partner is truly different.】

【At first, I really never expected things to develop like this…】

【”Two-Person Mode,” not “Parent-Child Mode,” if I remember correctly, this should be couple mode!】

【So this is “Double-Faced CP” giving sugar to the audience?】

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As if to confirm what the viewers were saying, the bathing AI, after switching to Two-Person Mode, suddenly popped out small pink circular ports from the walls. In an instant, pink heart-shaped bubbles burst out from these ports.

The heart-shaped bubble machine worked non-stop, with the pink heart bubbles swirling around the two cats sitting on the bathing platform, accompanied by romantic fragrances and heart-fluttering love songs.

Maine Coon watched as the pink heart-shaped bubbles swirled around him, listening to the provocative music, feeling like he was going to faint.

【Hahaha, I have the same heart-shaped bubble machine at home. I have to admit, this AI is a bit tacky.】

【Don’t even say it, I also have this AI at home. When I bought it back then, it was a Interstellar bestseller~】

【”Moshi” products are always top-tier. It’s said that this pink heart-shaped bubble machine was personally designed by the wife of the Moshi Group’s heir, as a birthday gift for her son to wish him good luck in finding a partner soon.】

【Hahahahaha, I’ve heard of this, it even trended at one point, but unfortunately, the Moshi heir didn’t show up to respond.】

【You think the heart-shaped bubbles are the best part? No, there’s something even more exciting below!】

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Bai Chengcheng had been so excited when he heard about Two-Person Mode that he rushed a bit too eagerly, causing his feet to slip.

He struggled for a while, slipping around Maine Coon, and ended up falling with a loud plop onto the bathing platform, all four paws up in the air.

In order to avoid suspicion, Maine Coon even subtly moved a couple of steps back, firmly refusing to have any contact with this flirtatious cat in such a setting!

And then, the pink heart-shaped bubble machine started again.

Bai Chengcheng, lying on the ground, instantly brightened his eyes, his voice soft yet filled with excitement: “Meow meow!”

(Bubbles!)

Maine Coon: “……”

He had reason to suspect that this flirtatious cat was underage.

However, it seemed that the director Zhang Song of the show probably didn’t want to go to the police station for tea just yet.

So, it could only be concluded that this flirtatious cat was simply childish.

Seeing Cotton Ball already starting to play with the bubbles on the bathing platform, Maine Coon cautiously stood up, not caring that his fur was still wet, and was about to leave.

However, the next second, a transparent outer shell suddenly rose around the bathing platform, enclosing the two cats inside.

From the outside, it looked like a transparent egg.

Maine Coon: “？？？”

【Ding dong, Two-Person Mode officially started. We wish both of you a pleasant bath.】

Maine Coon: “？？？”

Soon, the mechanical arms started moving again. The bubble-tossing Bai Chengcheng was lifted up by the mechanical arms, and they sprayed him with high-end cat bathing liquid.

His whole body was covered in bubbles, making him look like a fluffy cloud with a cat’s head.

Then, this fluffy cloud was used by the bathing AI as Maine Coon’s scrubber.

The AI held him and rubbed him against Maine Coon’s limbs first, then gently pressed him to Maine Coon’s back, rubbing him up and down. Afterward, it forcefully pushed him into Maine Coon’s arms, making him wiggle and squirm inside them.

Cotton Ball was called “Cotton” because of his soft fur. After being covered in bubbles, he became even smoother and softer. As a scrubber, he was incredibly smooth, warm, and especially good at creating bubbles.

Maine Coon: “……”

Maine Coon was stunned.

Bai Chengcheng: “？？？”

Held by the AI’s mechanical arms, Bai Chengcheng’s limbs and tail hung naturally, his eyes wide open, his mouth slightly agape in pure cat-like shock.

“Meow???”

What the heck was this? He, a distinguished cat with a glowing head, was being used as a bath scrubber?!

However, seeing how Maine Coon looked like he was about to suffocate from the experience, Bai Chengcheng scratched his paw, pouted slightly, and seemed a bit displeased.

Hmph, he didn’t think he was that dirty!

Did Maine Coon have to be so disgusted by him?

Maine Coon suddenly jolted, his muscles shaking uncontrollably.

He couldn’t take it anymore!

He couldn’t curse aloud, nor dare to harm Cotton Ball, since Cotton Ball was too small and soft, and he feared accidentally squashing him.

He struggled to pull his tail out from Bai Chengcheng’s embrace, his expression full of distress mixed with an indescribable look.

Stop rubbing, stop rubbing! A cat’s tail is such a sensitive area, yet it’s already been rubbed three times by Bai “Scrub Towel” Chengcheng!

Each time it’s rubbed, Maine Coon feels like his whole body has been shocked by electricity.

This has already happened three times in a row, and if it happens again, he’s done for.

Sigh. As an adult male cat with no mate and still dealing with his yearly heat cycle, now, in front of billions of viewers, he’s not only being rubbed all over, but even his most sensitive tail has been rubbed three times.

Damn.

What kind of crappy bath AI is this?! What the heck is this “Two-Person Mode”?!

As soon as the show ends, he’s going to smash this broken thing into a pile of scrap metal!

Maine Coon, flustered, hides in the corner and extends his tail to press the off button.

But then, the AI suddenly holds Bai Chengcheng and pushes him right in front of Maine Coon, bringing the two cats face to face. Maine Coon freezes: “???”

Before he can react, the AI pushes Bai Chengcheng forward.

Now, Bai “Scrub Towel” Chengcheng’s face is pressed against Maine Coon’s, and he’s scrubbing Maine Coon’s face!!

Maine Coon: “!!!”

Damn!

This stupid…

Maine Coon is so shocked that he stumbles, slipping on his feet and falling forward.

“Plop!” Bai Chengcheng is knocked underneath him. Now, not only are their faces touching, but their lips are too.

Maine Coon: “……”

Maine Coon jumps up, letting out a startled cry: “Ow!”

Bai Chengcheng: “……”

Bai Chengcheng lies on his back, his bubbles almost all transferred to Maine Coon’s body.

He looks at Maine Coon in surprise, thinking, So this guy isn’t mute?

Hiss, his fur is so long and his body so large that there doesn’t seem to be enough bubbles on him. Plus, the scrubbing is exhausting. His little belly feels warm from all the rubbing.

If this keeps up, he might generate electricity.

The live stream audience erupts into chaos:

【Ahhhhhhh, help!!! (Running) (Breathing oxygen) (Screaming) (Crazy dancing), I can’t handle this, I’m dying from sweetness!!!】

【Congratulations, congratulations! “Double-Faced CP” not only had a bath together, but now they’re kissing face-to-face! Wedding photos are ready!】

【Maine Coon is about to die from shock. Wow, what is this virgin from a thousand years ago? Drooling jpg.】

【You wouldn’t guess, Maine Coon looks so cold and proud on the outside, but deep down, he’s this innocent. What a tease, Cat shivering jpg.】

【Actually, “Two-Person Mode” has many hidden options, but they’re not fully automatic—you have to manually select each one. It’s an adult game, if you know, you know, Drooling jpg.】

【I know, I know! Shy jpg. Too bad we can’t see the “Double-Faced CP” using those features in the live stream, so unfortunate. I’ve seen it on that G-v before, it was really great! Drooling jpg.】

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The live stream audience has completely gone off track, with many viewers immediately opening Moshi Group’s shopping website to buy the “Double-Faced CP” bath AI after being recommended.

The AI developed by Moshi Group sold out overnight.

This was truly unexpected. A bath AI that Maine Coon couldn’t wait to smash into scrap metal has become so popular among the Interstellar public. The manufacturer received thousands of orders from large supermarkets across various planets overnight!

However, director Zhang Song felt awkward asking Moshi Group for advertising fees. After all, the company’s heir was on the show, and they even sent their son as a guest. If he asked for an advertising fee now, it would be hard to justify.

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Maine Coon ran away.

He fled in a panic.

As he escaped, his fur was messy and wet, covered in fragrant bubbles and several pink heart-shaped bubbles.

The bath AI, which had paused briefly, was then reactivated by Bai Chengcheng.

This time, Maine Coon learned his lesson. Not wanting to be treated as a bath towel again, he chose single-player mode.

The lion cat and forest cat silently watched the entire process.

In the end, after drying off and even using the beauty and hair care function, Bai Chengcheng, who looked sparkling, came out of the bathroom.

Meanwhile, the forest cat and lion cat had cleaned themselves in other bath AIs, but only Bai Chengcheng was happily bouncing down from the second floor.

The usually mature and composed lion cat, who was always confident in everything, was uncharacteristically lacking in self-assurance this time. He seemed a bit down, and his mood had become more subdued.

As for the carefree and silly forest cat, he too had become more composed and even a little sentimental.

He followed Cotton Ball closely, glancing at him every few seconds. Each time, he would quickly avert his gaze, but after a while, he would sneak another look. His eyes looked like he was guilty, but anyone with experience would recognize it:

This was what it looked like at the start of a secret crush!

As for the biggest victim of this incident, Maine Coon was sitting on the first-floor balcony, lost in thought as he basked in the sun, licking his fur for the tenth time.

When he had run down from upstairs, he was covered in water and bubbles, but there was no way he was going back to that upstairs bathroom!

That place would likely be his nightmare for a long time!

His heart raced. Such a large cat had been scared out of his wits by the small Cotton Ball, suffering from arrhythmia.

He ran out into the garden, turned on the faucet, and washed for half an hour until he felt a bit better. Then he shook off the water from his fur, activated the garden sunlight system on the balcony, and basked in the sun like a plant. After a while, his long, thick fur finally dried.

However, he couldn’t shake off the lingering scent on his body, and the image of Cotton Ball’s face pressing against his kept flashing in his mind.

Even though he was now clean and his fur was warm and fluffy from the sun, the sensation of being rubbed back and forth by Cotton Ball’s bath towel seemed to be etched into his bones, something he couldn’t get rid of no matter how hard he tried.

Just then, a soft “meow” sounded. Maine Coon jumped in surprise, his fur standing on end. His body, which had been perched on the balcony edge, slipped, and with a “thud,” he fell to the ground.

Bai Chengcheng, concerned that Maine Coon’s wet fur wouldn’t be handled properly, hurried out to find him after finishing his bath.

But Maine Coon didn’t even look up at him. Just hearing his voice, he scrambled on the ground for several seconds before steadying himself and disappearing in a flash, looking as though he was in a panic.

Bai Chengcheng: “……”

Bai Chengcheng stood at the balcony door, tilting his head in confusion.

Forget it, as humans, we shouldn’t try to understand the way cats think, or else we might actually end up becoming a cat ourselves.

Bai Chengcheng flicked his tail and slowly walked to the dining room, happily calling out, “Meow~~”

It’s time to eat again, how exciting!

As his chef, the forest cat still obediently brought him food.

However, unlike usual, this time the forest cat didn’t join Bai Chengcheng in devouring the food.

Instead, he awkwardly and shyly squatted beside Bai Chengcheng, staring ahead with a serious expression. But his little eyes couldn’t help but glance over at Bai Chengcheng, who was eating meat strips. Then, afraid of being caught, he quickly looked away.

After a while, he couldn’t resist again, and his gaze slowly shifted leftward, sneaking another peek at Bai Chengcheng.

The lion cat, who was squatting across from them, felt like he was going blind.

The live stream audience was also amused:

【Heh, man, you think you can escape?】

【Congrats, the silly one finally gets it! No wonder he’s the one that our sea king picked!】

【Any cat that Cotton Ball likes, there’s no way they won’t be charmed! Maine Coon can’t escape, and neither can the forest cat!】

【Come on, who could resist a cute little cat that helps you wash your paws and fur, meows softly, occasionally acts all cute and rolls around asking for cuddles, and can even double as a bath towel when needed!】

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Author’s note:

Maine Coon now: Going back to smash it to pieces! Sell it for scrap!

Later Maine Coon: Hmm, some functions need to be made fully automatic.

After all, when it’s in Two-Person mode, there’s no time to use his paws to select options. Dog head jpg.