Help the Boss Train His Dog

Lin Chudong was deeply gratified. He handed everyone the sheet music, and they rehearsed at the piano shop for a long time.

They even turned down the bar gig. That was the end of it; from now on, there was basically no chance of seeing Da Fei perform at a bar.

Two days later, Lin Chudong checked the Treasure Chest. There were still over ten hours to go, so he should be able to open it by tomorrow morning.

A Red Treasure Chest—who knew if it would contain something incredible?

For now, he needed to make sure this performance went perfectly.

Liang Yin and the others had arrived backstage early. After all, they were nobodies and couldn't give the organizers anything to complain about. This opportunity was also something Tian Yingxiong had gone to a lot of trouble to secure for them.

"Everyone, give it your best today. This is our first battle, so we have to make a strong impression! I'll be down there waiting to celebrate with you!"

Just then, a stage director walked over.

"You're the Liang Yin Band, right? You're on second."

Liang Yin nodded quickly. "All right."

Being second meant they were the smallest act at this music festival. There was no doubt that Da Fei Band would be closing the show.

Seeing everyone looking a little dejected, Lin Chudong said, "Don't be discouraged. The earlier we finish, the earlier we get off work."

Meanwhile, Shen Jianbin, still in the car, saw the schedule and flew into a rage.

"What kind of joke is this? What are they, and what makes them worthy of sharing a stage with us? The organizers must have screwed up!"

Sun Jie frowned too. "Da Fei must have some connections after all. He's already playing at a music festival? And he only has one song, Chengdu?"

Shen Jianbin's face darkened. He took out his phone and made a call.

"Hello, Manager Meng. I have something I'd like to discuss with you..."

Lin Chudong and the others were getting their makeup done. Jing Feifei had even put on her studded leather clothes when the director suddenly walked over.

"You're the Liang Yin Band, right? I'm sorry, but your performance has been canceled at the last minute."

Everyone froze.

Liang Yin hurriedly asked, "Director, why? We had an agreement!"

"There's no particular reason. We're short on time, so we have to cut you from the lineup."

With that, the director turned and hurried off to attend to other matters.

Their faces all fell, and the mood turned gloomy.

Jia Lu pouted, her eyes instantly reddening.

They had spent days preparing, only to be cut right before they went on. Anyone would have found that hard to accept.

Liang Yin gritted her teeth. "I'll go ask again!"

Liang Yin hurried after the director and stopped him.

"Director, what's really going on? If it's about the performance fee, we can negotiate."

After Liang Yin badgered him for a while, the director said helplessly, "This wasn't my decision. Manager Meng told us to do it. Think about whether you've offended someone. That's all I have to say. Don't keep me from doing my job."

A little while later, Liang Yin returned looking dejected and told them what had happened.

Chen Jianguo spat. "No need to ask. Shen Jianbin's definitely behind this."

Everyone clenched their fists. Shen Jianbin was so despicable—he wasn't leaving them any way out!

"You all wait here," Lin Chudong said. "I'll see if I can get lucky."

Lin Chudong used the Lucky Card and headed backstage.

This was exactly when he needed to use the Lucky Card. Shen Jianbin using Da Fei Band's fame to put pressure on him was something he'd expected.

Given Shen Jianbin's personality, if he saw that Lin Chudong was starting to make a comeback, he would definitely nip it in the bud.

He had used the Lucky Card, hoping it would help him find a solution.

In a small plaza backstage, a middle-aged man was trying to entertain a little girl of seven or eight.

But the girl wouldn't stop crying.

"Xinxin, be good. It's just a dog. We don't need it anymore!"

Xinxin cried even harder. "No! I want it!"

Not far in front of the girl, a yellow Shiba Inu was glaring at them, baring its teeth.

Several young men stood beside the middle-aged man, holding sticks. They were all at a loss.

"Manager Meng, what should we do? We can't let the dog hurt your daughter. Should I beat it to death?"

Xinxin cried even harder. "Don't kill my dog! Boo-hoo..."

Meng Wenxiang's brows knitted together. He had a massive headache.

The dog belonged to Xinxin. It had been perfectly fine, but the music had upset it, turning it vicious in an instant. It had almost bitten Xinxin just moments ago.

Xinxin was Meng Wenxiang's precious daughter, his little darling. He couldn't let her get hurt in the slightest.

But she had raised the dog for over a year and was very attached to it. They couldn't hurt the dog, but they also had to calm it down. The bodyguards were at their wits' end.

Meng Wenxiang wore a troubled expression. Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.

"The dog's guarding its food. There's something under its feet."

Everyone froze. Two bodyguards stepped forward to block him.

"Who are you?"

Lin Chudong held out his hands. "I'm a singer here to perform. I heard the dog barking and came to take a look. I've raised dogs before and have dealt with this kind of thing."

Meng Wenxiang frowned. "I recognize you. Da Fei."

"This dog's gone mad. If nothing else works, I'll have no choice but to..."

Meng Wenxiang made a slashing gesture across his throat.

He didn't want to see his daughter hurt or upset, but between two evils, he had to choose the lesser. Her safety mattered more.

"Let me try!" Lin Chudong said.

As he spoke, he walked toward the dog step by step.

"Woof!"

As he drew near, the dog bared its teeth and barked furiously at him.

Suddenly, Lin Chudong raised both hands and made a choking gesture.

"Quiet!"

The dog was fierce, but Lin Chudong was fiercer.

The [Pet Training (Advanced)] he'd obtained finally came in handy!

After Lin Chudong shouted at it a couple of times, the dog immediately backed away in fear.

Lin Chudong dug a sausage out from beneath its feet and tossed it away. The dog calmed down at once.

"All right. The speakers startled it, and it started guarding its food. Just train it a bit when you get home, and it'll be fine."

"Da Huang!"

Xinxin called out. The dog obediently came over, wagging its tail again.

Training a little dog like this was a piece of cake for Lin Chudong.

Meng Wenxiang walked over and shook Lin Chudong's hand.

"Hello, I'm Meng Wenxiang."

"Hello, Manager Meng. I'm Lin Chudong."

Meng Wenxiang said, "Your songs are good. I've heard them. What number are you performing today?"

Lin Chudong smiled wryly. "The director canceled my performance. I was just about to use the bathroom and head home."

Meng Wenxiang feigned surprise. "What? That happened? How did that come about?"

Lin Chudong laughed to himself. As expected of a boss, he was a master of putting on an act. His acting put most young idols to shame.

"The director said they were short on time."

Meng Wenxiang said, "I'll call and ask."

"Hello, what's going on? How have you arranged Da Fei's performance?"

"Who told you to cancel it? Put him back on the schedule right away."

"Put him second to last. Get it arranged as soon as possible."

After hanging up, Meng Wenxiang smiled warmly.

"Thanks for your help today. I've had them arrange a spot for you. We can't pass up a singer this good. We should work together more in the future!"