Transmigrated as a vicious stepmother, I raised a child who became a heartthrob.

"Huo Wang. I want to give it a bath."

Being rejected was unexpected. Jiang Ji was stunned for a moment, looked at her mother, and then at Huo Wang. After hesitating for a moment, she tentatively softened her tone for the first time.

Mom is very receptive to this approach, and Huo Wang should be too.

"Calling me won't help. If it's no good, it's no good."

Huo Wang spread his hands, clearly refusing.

"why?"

Jiang Ji didn't understand. Huo Wang didn't refuse him playing with the dog, nor did he refuse his other requests. It was just giving the dog a bath.

Huo Wang seemed so resistant. Jiang Ji didn't want to force the issue, so he simply asked.

"It's very disobedient when it's taking a bath."

Huo Wang would never forget the time he chased the dog around in the bathroom, once even twisting his back in the process. It wasn't really appropriate for him and his mother to bathe the dog together.

"It listens to me."

When Jiang Ji talked about these things, his expression even showed a hint of pride.

He and it hit it off immediately.

“It doesn’t work.”

"As long as I don't give it a bath, it listens to me," Huo Wang added in his mind.

"Huo Wang, Huo Wang, Huo Wang."

Jiang Ji kept calling out, her voice soft and coquettish. Jiang Zhuhua saw Huo Wang's pale face and knew there was definitely something else going on inside.

Is it afraid of water?

Jiang Zhuhua asked.

"No, it's not that it's afraid of water, it just goes crazy when it sees water. It splashes water everywhere. Also, its fur is too thick. It takes a long time to wash it."

Huo Wang really couldn't do anything about this child.

"Ask your mom, don't ask me. If your mom agrees, then I agree."

Completely overwhelmed, Huo Wang started shifting the blame. He really couldn't hold on any longer.

"I can't handle it, Mr. Jiang. I really can't be soft-hearted."

After Huo Wang finished speaking with Jiang Ji, he began to whisper to Jiang Zhuhua.

"Boss Huo, hang in there, I believe you can do it."

Jiang Zhuhua wasn't about to play the bad guy, so he immediately changed the subject back.

"If you don't refuse, that means you agree. We'll probably have to use the rest of the time to wash the dog."

Huo Wang muttered to himself, his words full of implications.

"It'll take a long time to wash. There's no time to go anywhere else."

Huo Wang then hinted.

"We can come out for a stroll again when we have time. This dog is called Tiedan, right? It'll get all sticky and dusty in a bit, making it even harder to wash."

Going out shopping and going to a different place are not really that different. Jiang Zhuhua thinks it doesn't matter where you go.

It's just washing a dog, what could possibly go wrong?

Jiang Zhuhua could tell that the other person wasn't bothered by touching the dog, but rather by the potential trouble. But how much trouble could a dog possibly cause?

"Alright, alright. Let's go somewhere else."

Huo Wang had already tried to persuade him, and felt he had done everything he could. He sighed and waved his hand.

"Great."

Jiang Ji's eyes lit up immediately.

He had never bathed a dog before. Suddenly, the food in his hand lost its appeal; he ate a few bites and then tossed it aside. He was only particularly interested in the upcoming dog-washing process.

Huo Wang took out his phone and booked a hotel that allowed dogs. The hotel also offered dog baths.

"Let's go."

Huo Wang shook his car keys. The group then hurriedly drove to the hotel.

After being questioned by the hotel staff, the dog was successfully brought into the bathroom.

"Let the water go first."

Huo Wang simply stood at the bathroom door, observing and giving instructions. His brows furrowed.

"Jiang Zhuhua, do you have any spare clothes? Why don't you bring them over first? Or I'll go buy some raincoats."

He could already foresee the tragic situation that would follow. Bathing the dog was a last-minute decision, so many things weren't prepared.

"No. I can have my assistant deliver it."

At this moment, Jiang Zhuhua has not yet realized how serious this matter is...

……

"Huo Wang! Grab it!"

Jiang Zhuhua was headbutted by that silly dog ​​and knocked to the ground, landing hard on his bottom amidst the foam. The dog then stupidly rushed towards the bathroom door.

Where was her previous reserved and aloof demeanor?

"They're arresting them, they're arresting them."

Huo Wang diligently guarded the bathroom door, and every time he grabbed the dog, his hands were covered in foam; it was as slippery as an eel.

"Huo Wang! Left, left."

Jiang Ji also had a handful of foam in his hands, so he could only stand there anxiously.

Tie Dan untied the rope himself and started running wild in the bathroom.

Woo~

While whimpering and panting, Tie Dan seized the opportunity and crawled between Huo Wang's legs, then jumped directly onto the bed.

"Ah! Mom! Tiedan is being naughty, he's like a madman."

Jiang Ji gasped softly, completely unprepared for this to happen.

The three men chased after the dog, putting on a parkour show inside the house. Iron Egg, however, thought they were playing a game with him and kept spinning around the house like crazy.

Things were scattered all over the floor, foam was everywhere, and the bed was wet.

Jiang Zhuhua finally understood why they wouldn't let him help bathe the dog: because the dog was crazy.

"Quick, quick, bring me the chain."

Huo Wang seized the opportunity and pounced, wrapping his arms around the dog's neck, his fingers pressed tightly against its wet fur. He was also quite exhausted.

It's too slippery, hard to grab. And this dog, despite its chubby appearance, is surprisingly agile at times. It darts and weaves under the stool. You could easily strain your back if you're not careful.

"Give."

Jiang Zhuhua, holding the iron chain in his hand, was also exhausted, clutching his waist and breathing heavily.

The dog was finally leashed again and taken back to the bathroom. This time, everyone was extra careful, afraid it would run away again.

Every time the showerhead is used, the dog jumps up and tries to pry it. When placed in the bathtub, it rolls around in it.

The three of them were all soaked to the bone.

Huo Wang smoothed his hair back, revealing his smooth forehead, and sighed wearily.

What is all this about?

After finally getting all the bubbles and suds off the dog, it still went crazy while I was blow-drying it. Because it didn't like it, it kept wandering around and running wildly.

Huo Wang could only roughly wipe it with a bath towel: "An'an, cover its ears."

There was no other way; washing a dog was such a massive undertaking. Huo Wang tried his best to get Jiang Ji involved.

Jiang Ji covered the dog's ears with a bath towel, her eyes still brimming with excitement.

"and then?"

Jiang Ji asked.

"Then, your mom and I dried the dog's fur."

Huo Wang's clothes were still dripping wet, and Jiang Zhuhua was also soaked.

"Jiang Zhuhua, go change your clothes first. Don't catch a cold later."

From the moment he entered the hotel to wash the dog, Huo Wang turned on the heating. However, such things still needed to be guarded against.

"Okay. Wait a moment."

Jiang Zhuhua didn't hesitate; his clothes were indeed damp and clinging to his body, which was quite uncomfortable. Besides, autumn and winter clothes were thick.

At the time, I didn't think washing the dog would be difficult, so I didn't ask my assistant to bring me clothes. At that point, the only option I had was the bathrobe provided by the hotel.