"It wasn't dog training!" Before Cheng Lang could finish, Qin Mu calmly cut him off. "It was a test."
A test of Cheng Lang's feelings. If Cheng Lang were indifferent to Qin Mu and didn't care at all, he would never have noticed Qin Mu's little hidden schemes. If Cheng Lang noticed but didn't think much of it, that would prove Qin Mu had not yet reached the point in Cheng Lang's heart where he deserved concern and care.
But if Cheng Lang noticed and reminded him, and was still willing to find a way to coax Qin Mu into behaving even when Qin Mu remained unmoved, then regardless of Cheng Lang's motives, at least he was willing to communicate, interact, and get along properly with Qin Mu.
Then their relationship would no longer stop at mere physical contact.
Though it was cold outside, the temperature indoors was quite comfortable. With one harmless little gesture, Qin Mu could tentatively gauge Cheng Lang's feelings. It was a worthwhile deal.
Cheng Lang smoothed Qin Mu's hair down with his fingers, then styled it again. "Don't think acting weak everywhere will make me lower my guard around you."
Someone capable of controlling two major corporations was like a predator in the wild. No matter how harmless he appeared in private, it did not change his hunting instincts. At critical moments, he would definitely bare his claws and strike.
Qin Mu tipped his head back slightly and looked directly at Cheng Lang. "I won't hurt you."
"Right." Cheng Lang pinched Qin Mu's chin, leaned in, and gave him a light kiss. A false smile curled at his lips. "I'm your pet dog, after all!"
Qin Mu lowered his eyes, feeling that this dog business might never be put to rest.
As they chatted, someone