Chapter 22

The Perfect Pet Paradise pet competition has begun.

First to appear was a middle-aged woman with a fluffy, white, and adorable alpaca. As soon as it stepped on stage, it ignited the entire audience.

From the smiles on the faces of the five judges and the enthusiastic attitude of the audience, it was clear that the alpaca was very popular, and its score was expected to be quite high. The scoring rule for this pet competition was 60% from the judges and 40% from the audience.

Next, various cute pets took the stage, including common pets like cats, dogs, rabbits, and parrots, as well as unusual pets like pythons, salamanders, and beetles, which amazed the entire audience.

Zhao Jun brought a dog with a distinct exotic and noble aura onto the stage. It had a thick, fine, and smooth coat, a tail with curly hair at the end, a tall and graceful figure, and a noble appearance with a transcendent demeanor, free of any ordinary or rough traces. This was an Afghan Hound, one of the oldest existing hound breeds.

Zhao Jun also guided the Afghan Hound to perform a simple acrobatic act, showcasing its agile and nimble movement abilities and intelligent mind, earning countless applause and making the Afghan Hound a major favorite in this competition.

Shen Jiayao followed, bringing the tabby cat she bought from Su Jing. The tabby cat lay in her arms, wearing a cute pink outfit, with its fur combed smooth and shiny. Its big, watery eyes curiously examined the surroundings, and its adorable and cute appearance instantly melted many hearts. It must be said that Shen Jiayao was indeed good at dressing up, significantly elevating the tabby cat's status.

At the end of the competition, Su Jing, along with some employees and pets from Perfect Pet Paradise, gathered backstage, preparing to go on stage. They didn't have as much time for a show or performance as the participating pets; they almost just walked in a line.

"Jianhua, Xiaoyin, I dare say my little Butterfly will definitely win first place among the non-participating pets. Do you believe it?" A tall, middle-aged man, who was leading a Butterfly Dog, turned to Zhu Jianhua and Liu Yin with a proud smile.

"No." Zhu Jianhua and Liu Yin said in unison, smiling.

"Why don't you believe it? Your two little Huskies, A Bao's fat cat, Old Zhou's sick dog, and all the other miscellaneous pets, which one can match my little Butterfly?" The tall, middle-aged man pointed at the Huskies Zhu Jianhua and Liu Yin were leading, with a look of disdain.

"Let's make a bet. If your little Butterfly wins first place among the non-participating pets, I'll give you ten thousand. If it doesn't, you give me a thousand." Zhu Jianhua looked at the tall, middle-aged man with a half-smile.

"Ah..." The tall, middle-aged man's heart skipped a beat. The thought of winning ten thousand yuan made him excited, but seeing Zhu Jianhua's confidence made him unsure. After hesitating, he finally waved his hand and said, "Betting money can hurt feelings, let's not do it."

"Hehe, that's true." Zhu Jianhua nodded and smiled.

Soon, Su Jing, Zhu Jianhua, Liu Yin, and others went on stage, walking slowly in a line on the runway. The tall, middle-aged man was still somewhat preoccupied with the ten thousand yuan, secretly observing Zhu Jianhua, especially the Husky he was leading.

At this moment, a cry of surprise came from the crowd.

Since they were on stage, Su Jing naturally released the little tabby cat from its cage. Its appearance immediately attracted many people's attention. Those who were previously distracted by the employees' pets also lifted their heads, and when they saw the little tabby cat Su Jing had taken out of the cage, they widened their eyes.

"Wow, is that a little leopard? So cute!"

"How can a leopard be brought up here? Won't it hurt people?"

"How can such a cute little leopard hurt people?"

The entire audience was buzzing with discussion, and all eyes were focused on the little tabby cat, including the five judges.

The employees who were about to showcase their pets on stage were also stunned. This leopard pet was absolutely more exceptional than most of the participating pets. Why was it mixed in with them? Overdoing it would invite trouble.

Shen Jiayao and Zhao Jun also looked over in surprise, somewhat stunned. The cat in Su Jing's hands, without any grooming, was already far superior to hers. After carefully observing the little cat in Su Jing's arms for a while, Shen Jiayao suddenly narrowed her eyes, a glint of insight flashing in her eyes. She realized that it wasn't a leopard but a cat, an absolutely top-notch cat.

"Damn, I'm glad I didn't agree to the bet." The tall, middle-aged man let out a strange cry. As an employee of the pet paradise, he had some knowledge. After a glance at Su Jing's little cat, he knew his Butterfly Dog had no chance. He glared at Zhu Jianhua and said, "He's your friend, so you must have known. I almost fell for it."

"Hehe, you didn't fall for it, did you?" Zhu Jianhua laughed. Originally, he had intended to compete for first place among the non-participating pets, but after seeing Su Jing's cat, he immediately gave up that idea.

Su Jing didn't carry the little tabby cat but placed it on the ground. The little tabby cat followed Su Jing, but it wanted to be pampered, so it stayed close to Su Jing's leg, reaching out its front paws to cling to Su Jing's leg and meowing pitifully, like a child asking to be picked up. Its cute and adorable appearance instantly melted many hearts.

"Come up here." Su Jing, wanting to show off the tabby cat's intelligence, called out. The tabby cat let out a joyful cry, then leaped up, using Su Jing's clothes for a slight boost, and nimbly climbed onto Su Jing's shoulder, rubbing its head against Su Jing's neck and then settling on Su Jing's right shoulder.

"Come over here." Su Jing placed his hands horizontally, interlocking his fingers. The little cat followed his arm, crawling from the right shoulder to his palm, then to the left shoulder.

"Come back." Su Jing continued giving commands, and the little cat walked backward, returning to the right shoulder.

"Do a finger dance." Su Jing placed the little cat in his palms, and his fingers moved flexibly and rhythmically. The little cat also moved flexibly, stepping on his fingers, each step perfectly synchronized, forming a highly coordinated and visually appealing dance.

"My God!"

"This leopard is so cute."

"I looked closely, and it doesn't seem to be a leopard but a leopard cat."

"Whatever it is, it's a divine pet. Young man, I'll offer you a hundred thousand to let me have it."

"A hundred thousand? That's too naive. I'll offer you two hundred thousand."

The entire audience was in a frenzy, the noise and clamor almost lifting the roof.

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