What to Do When You Make the Puppy Mad

Blurb:

Zhouzhou was an abandoned stray dog.

Starving and freezing, it collapsed in the snow. When it woke up, it was in the home of a strange man.

Timid and cautious, Zhouzhou inched closer to him, rubbing its head against his smooth, pale ankles, hoping its soft fur would earn it a chance to stay.

The man didn't seem to like dogs. He spent all day playing games on his computer while livestreaming.

So Zhouzhou had to take the initiative, bouncing over and burrowing into his arms.

The new owner is kind. He saved the dog's life! The dog loves its new owner! Owner, pet the dog! You'll definitely love it once you do!

Later, Zhouzhou grew healthy and strong, able to knock two people over with a single headbutt.

The new owner became obsessed with its soft fur, and would occasionally hold Zhouzhou in his arms and give it a good scruffing.

"You're this happy just from a little rub? Hmm?"

"Such a good dog. Here's a pat on the head as a reward. How about a belly rub too?"

"Climb up here so I can hold you. Yes, just like that. You must be the smartest dog in the world."

"Don't lick there. Put your tongue away and close your mouth!"

Scrubbed and rubbed until it was dizzy, its fur a mess, Zhouzhou decided to throw a little doggy tantrum.

It took half a step back, wagged its tail, then launched its fluffy self at its owner.

"Thump!"

Zhouzhou turned into a person, and Xia Xingchi, its owner, who had forgotten to turn off the livestream, was knocked to the floor.

The next day, the whole internet exploded: "Shocking! Popular Gaming Streamer Caught Sweet-Talking His Boyfriend on Livestream!"

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Theme: Love is soft and warm