Chapter 28: The Movie King and the Husky 11

After being introduced by Luo Yuntian to meet a few elders, Tang Bin didn’t dare to speak out of turn. He obediently stood in front of his father, offering a reserved smile.

Because he behaved so appropriately, he looked very dignified in moments like this.

Later, Tang Bin followed Luo Yuntian around, meeting one person after another, busy throughout the evening. It wasn’t until the banquet ended and Luo Yuntian took him to leave that he realized something—he seemed to have never seen the legendary head of the Lin family?

Tang Bin didn’t understand these rules, but with a little logical thinking, something seemed off.

After all, this was a banquet hosted by the Lin family, the host should at least make an appearance, right?

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Although he was curious, he didn’t ask.

It was only on the way home that Luo Yuntian brought it up, saying, “It’s a shame we didn’t see Lin Chan. Sigh, what’s going on? He arranged everything for us to come, but didn’t show up himself.”

Luo Yuntian had had a little to drink and was now sitting in Tang Bin’s car, rambling and a bit talkative.

He didn’t usually act this way.

Although he usually appeared as the father who doted on his son to the sky, at the banquet that day, Luo Yuntian had been in high spirits, chatting and laughing, with a calm and composed demeanor, giving him a very imposing presence.

It was clear that he had drunk too much.

“Mmm.” Tang Bin didn’t want him to fall asleep and feel uncomfortable later, so he followed the conversation and chatted casually. “Why didn’t Uncle Lin show up?”

“He said he was meeting some important person. Who knows?” Luo Yuntian waved his hand dismissively and then continued talking to Tang Bin about how friends in the business world were all about mutual benefits, and as long as everyone respected each other, it wasn’t appropriate to inquire into each other’s private lives.

Tang Bin nodded, pretending to understand.

After they got home and Tang Bin had escorted Luo Yuntian back to his room, the time had already crept into the late hours.

Tang Bin sighed with relief as he returned to his own room. Perhaps hearing the sound of his door opening, Haha, who had been lying on the bed, immediately perked up his ears, sticking out his tongue and panting while staring at him.

“Haha!” Tang Bin pounced over.

It’s no wonder so many people enjoy having pets—almost the moment he saw Haha, all his fatigue seemed to vanish, as if he had returned to a safe harbor. Tang Bin buried his face in Haha’s soft, furry belly.

“I’m so tired.” Tang Bin said, tears glistening in his eyes.

Even though he had been performing well all evening, who knew how nervous he was talking to all those strangers!

Haha: “Ha!”

After snuggling enough with Haha, Tang Bin got up to wash up.

After showering and making himself all fresh and clean, Tang Bin ran out of the bathroom in a short bathrobe that barely covered his buttocks. He immediately pounced on his dog, Haha, who was waiting for him on the bed.

Haha seemed startled. Before Tang Bin could land on him, the dog quickly jumped up and shuffled to the side.

However, the movement wasn’t very large. Tang Bin quickly caught him, and Haha didn’t try to escape again. He let Tang Bin cuddle him and lie down on the bed.

Having been tired all day, Tang Bin soon felt sleepy.

In his drowsy state, he gently stroked Haha’s fur and said, “It seems like your wound has healed.”

In the dark, the little dog nudged him but didn’t make those heavy panting sounds anymore.

“Tomorrow, we should go to the veterinary hospital to change your bandages. Don’t be nervous, you need to get better soon,” Tang Bin said softly at the end.

The next morning, the first thing Tang Bin did was take Haha for a walk around the yard.

Speaking of which, Haha was really different from most dogs. Not only was he obedient and didn’t destroy things, but he also didn’t do his business anywhere. Every time he needed to go, he had to hide in thick bushes, making sure to conceal his little figure before he would feel comfortable relieving himself and fertilizing the flowers and plants.

Tang Bin was often amused by his little quirks. He had also heard the servants who helped take care of Haha mention the dog’s unusual habits. However, Tang Bin thought it was because Haha was still a puppy, so it was normal for him to be obedient and a little shy with a bit of a temper.

“The young master has become much gentler,” a servant watering the plants on the second floor of the villa remarked when she saw the pair in the garden. “I should’ve suggested letting the young master have some pets sooner.”

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After breakfast, Tang Bin took Haha to the veterinary hospital to change his bandages.

Haha’s wound had completely scabbed over, and there was no longer any risk of infection. In fact, new fur had started to grow around the injury, so it wouldn’t be long before even the scar would be invisible.

The veterinary hospital Tang Bin went to was nearby. The veterinarian didn’t know about Haha’s previous injuries, but he did show a slight surprise when he heard that the wound was only a few days old.

But no one really paid attention to these details.

“This dog is very obedient. As long as he doesn’t move around too much, he’ll be fully healed in a few days.”

After changing the bandages, this time there was no need for gauze, and the doctor handed the clean dog to Tang Bin.

“Alright, thank you, doctor.” Tang Bin said, gently petting Haha’s head, then holding the little husky’s paw. “You should thank the doctor too.”

Haha: “…” The dog actually waved his paw at the vet.

Although it was more of a symbolic gesture, it still left the doctors and nurses amazed.

“It really is clever!”

“And so well-behaved! Haha doesn’t even look like a husky!”

“But isn’t it a husky? Maybe it’s a mix?”

“By the way,” the veterinarian said at last, “I noticed that Haha hasn’t been neutered yet…”

“Woof!” Haha, the smart and well-behaved dog, let out a distinctive Husky bark.

The vet had seen all kinds of situations before, so he wasn’t surprised. Out of professional habit and care for the animal, he continued, “It’s important to get your pet neutered soon, otherwise, when they go into heat, it can be quite troublesome, and it could also cause harm to the pet.”

“Woof woof woof!” Haha’s barking grew louder, and he stretched his little neck, barking at the vet in protest.

“Oh.” Tang Bin reached out to comb Haha’s fur, trying to calm him down as he spoke, “I understand. Thank you, doctor. We’ll wait until Haha’s wound on his back is fully healed before considering it. I’ll think about it carefully during this time.”

“Alright, take your time and consider it well.”

“Woof woof woof woof woof!” Haha’s dramatic howls echoed through the veterinary hospital.

On the way back, Tang Bin was too busy to drive. He fumbled around, trying to soothe the dog, who was upset about the mention of neutering.

“Haha, don’t be mad. If you don’t want to be neutered, we won’t do it.”

Haha, looking completely aggrieved, growled, “Woof woof woof!”

Tang Bin gently stroked Haha’s neck, saying, “Haha, we won’t neuter you, we won’t take your little… you know.”

Haha: “Woof woof woof woof—!”

After a while, Tang Bin managed to calm Haha down. The dog, who had been growling earlier, seemed tired from barking and no longer paid attention to him. He curled up in his seat, his little ears perked up, looking like he was lost in thought.

Tang Bin sighed in relief, but then he heard one of his bodyguards ask, “Everything alright, young master?”

“All good.” Tang Bin shook his head seriously. “Haha has quite a reaction to neutering…”

It was understandable though. If someone were going to remove that, just thinking about it would be painful.

Tang Bin instantly sympathized with Haha.

“Haha really has a big temper,” the bodyguard laughed.

He didn’t tell Tang Bin that, when the dog was barking earlier, he had found it amusing and recorded a short video, posting it online.

This bodyguard often spent time on a social media platform that was mostly focused on sharing short videos. He’d scroll through it when he had nothing to do, and had a few friends who also enjoyed it. He thought it would be fun to send it to them.

But once the video was posted, it quickly gained likes, and as the number of likes increased, it started spreading further. Before long, the video titled “If you mention neutering again, I’ll get mad!” appeared on the homepage of many pet enthusiasts.

The comments under the video were a mix of everything.

“Hahaha, this Husky is so fierce, but also cute and fierce!”

“Husky-style growl: No one is taking my balls!”

“Oh wow, is that a limited edition Lamborghini? Are you showing off your wealth, blogger?”

“Hahaha, doesn’t anyone think the dog in the seatbelt is so cute?”

“Sigh, am I the only one who thinks the dog’s owner has such a nice voice?”

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To sum it up, because the bodyguard didn’t tell him, Tang Bin had no idea that his dog and car had gone viral online, spreading like wildfire.

Tang Bin was completely unaware. In the following days, when people recognized the viral Husky in the passenger seat of his car and eagerly asked if they could take a photo with the dog, Tang Bin was left dumbfounded.

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The relaxing days went on for a while. Despite having no life pressures, Tang Bin, who never understood the concept of slacking off, went to the Huayu company every day to clock in.

After more than a month of not encountering Lin Moning, Tang Bin finally figured out that the male lead had already been arranged to debut and was very busy. If there was no need, he didn’t even have to clock in at the company.

It turned out that Lin Moning’s new manager was no slouch. Moreover, with the connections from the influential young master, Lin Moning didn’t just get a debut but also received treatment unlike anyone else.

In the current domestic entertainment market, new stars typically start off by developing their singing and dancing careers, then work their way into variety shows. Once they become famous, if they’re picked up by a decent drama group and star in a project that earns a good reputation, that’s when they truly step into the entertainment industry.

What made Lin Moning’s route different from others was that he skipped the usual preparations. Instead, he signed up for a major IP, high-budget historical drama series.

Lin Moning was currently filming for this drama.

After learning about the male lead’s schedule, Tang Bin, after two days of indecision, finally decided to do what a financial backer should do—visit the set.

Before leaving, he received a call from Zong Yuanyi inviting him out.

Recently, Young Master Zong had been calling him non-stop, though Tang Bin had no idea how he got his number.

Zong Yuanyi’s invitations were either for basketball or racing. Tang Bin had accepted twice, both times feeling like crying. Eventually, he just started refusing outright.

There was no choice. He didn’t enjoy these activities at all.

Moreover, whenever he was around Zong Yuanyi, the latter always gave off a strange vibe. Tang Bin couldn’t quite put it into words, but he simply didn’t like it—didn’t feel comfortable.

What he hadn’t expected, however, was that even after being turned down twice, Zong Yuanyi was still persistent in asking him out.

He didn’t know why, but people in their circle even thought he and Zong Yuanyi were very close?

Even Yuan Ming knew about it and had asked him how he and the Zong family’s young master had become such good buddies.

Tang Bin really didn’t know how to explain it.

This time, he also turned down Zong Yuanyi, using the excuse of being too busy with work.