Tiger, I rejected the iron rice bowl.

Under the watchful eyes of netizens, filled with both grievance and excitement, she finally reached out and picked up her phone, which was stuck in the snow.

The screen was instantly flooded with comments:

"Great! The commander finally remembered us!"

"We can look at the 'iron rice bowl' again!"

"Help! I thought I was going to be left hanging forever!"

"It's definitely intentional; the commander just wants to monopolize the secure job!"

"Wow! When the camera panned, I realized how big the head of the 'iron rice bowl' (a government-secure job) is!"

"..."

Tang Li couldn't help but laugh at the screen full of complaints, and shook the tiger head in her arms at the camera: "Don't you guys always say you have no concept of how important a 'secure job' really is? Today I'll give you a direct experience!"

As she spoke, she gently grasped Wang Yuyu's front paw and held it up to the camera, revealing its dark, thick paw pads. "See that? These are its big paws, even wider than my hand!"

"Of all the tigers I've raised, his claws are the biggest and the strongest."

Tang Li's tone became serious, and she didn't forget to explain, "In our rural Northeast China, a typical large iron gate can be bent with one swipe of his claws, and if he hits it at full speed, he can smash it open!"

"So, if a tiger really does come into the village, don't think that hiding inside the house or peeking through the window will make you safe. The most important thing is to hide properly and not let it find you!"

Netizens immediately chimed in, and the comments section exploded with excitement:

"My God! Those claws are so intimidating!"

"What huge claws!"

"If that shot comes at me, I'm afraid I wouldn't last a second!"

"That guy from Liu Family Village is a lesson we must learn; we can't afford to be careless!"

"Tigers' paws are so cute and pretty when they're young, all pink and tender. They turn pitch black when they grow up!"

"..."

Tang Li looked down at Wang Yuyu, who was leaning obediently against her, and shook his hand: "Come on, you 'iron rice bowl' (a metaphor for a secure job), show everyone how your fingernails can flick out!"

Wang Yu rolled her eyes, clearly unwilling, but still followed her instructions and applied a little force. Her sharp nails instantly sprang out, but only remained visible for three seconds before being quickly retracted, as if afraid of breaking them.

The live stream was immediately flooded with "wow" sounds and surprised emojis, the screen filled with amazement at the tiger claw.

"See that? Can you all see that? Aren't his fingernails incredibly big and sharp? Let me show you!"

Tang Li was still not satisfied and wanted to part the tiger's fur between its claws to show netizens a closer look.

Wang Yu immediately withdrew her paws, her ears drooping slightly, and muttered to herself, "Honestly, one look is enough, you're pushing your luck!"

"You're so busy trying to please your online friends that you're ignoring me! Come and pet me!"

Before Tang Li could react, he nudged her only free hand with his head, forcefully pressing it against his chin and rubbing it affectionately, indicating that he wanted a tickle.

Tang Li sighed helplessly and gave a wry smile to the camera: "Family, please excuse me. My 'iron rice bowl' (a metaphor for a secure job) is unhappy and is competing with you for your attention. He insists I touch him!"

She paused, then waved at the camera: "That's enough for today's live stream. If I don't pay attention to him, he might throw a tantrum and bite me later."

Upon hearing this, netizens panicked, and the live chat was filled with cries of pleading.

"No, Commander! I haven't had enough of seeing the 'iron rice bowl' (guaranteed job) acting cute!"

"Don't end the broadcast! Just put your phone next to us so we can hear it!"

"Please play for another five minutes! Just five minutes!"

"We want to see more!"

"..."

Despite the pleas from netizens, Tang Li decisively pressed the shut button and ended the broadcast!

Putting down her phone, she looked into Wang Yuyu's big eyes in her arms, poked Wang Yuyu's wet nose, and said with a mix of helplessness and amusement, "Are you satisfied now? The netizens are practically crying just to keep you company!"

Wang Yu nodded emphatically, grabbing her wrist and insisting that she use both hands to serve him.

"You really think of me as your personal cat owner?"

Tang Li smiled and gave in, gently scratching his chin with one hand and slowly stroking his chest with the other.

Wang Yuyu comfortably squinted her eyes slightly, letting out a low snoring sound, buried her head in her arms, and soon fell asleep on her lap.

Tang Li stroked him for a while longer, then heard the even breathing of the tiger in her arms. Looking down, she saw that Wang Yuyu was fast asleep, looking adorable.

She laughed immediately, then muttered under her breath, "You trust me quite a bit, huh? Aren't you afraid I'll sell you out?"

As she spoke, she gently stroked his long beard, pinched his chubby paws, and rubbed his furry ears, entertaining herself by herself. Wang Yuyu, however, slept soundly without being disturbed at all.

After playing for a while, Tang Li also felt a little bored. She carefully lifted the tiger head that was draped over her lap, gently placed it on the snow, and prepared to get up and go to work.

But as soon as she put her down, Wang Yuyu suddenly opened his eyes. His amber eyes, still drowsy from just waking up, were fixed on her figure without the slightest confusion.

"I have to go to work now and can't stay with you all the time. Can you continue sleeping here by yourself?" Tang Li gently patted his head.

"Awooo!" Wang Yu immediately stretched out his paws and hugged her calf, gently rubbing his head against her trouser leg, letting out a soft, low growl, full of reluctance.

Tang Li's heart softened, and she squatted down to comfort her: "I really do have work to do. If the principal finds out I'm slacking off and fires me, you'll never see me again!"

Wang Yuyu's eyes widened instantly, a low, warning growl rumbling in his throat, indignant: "That old man dares to fire you? I'll block his door in the middle of the night and give him a real scare!"

Tang Li was amused even more by his protective manner and rubbed his ear: "Alright, alright, I was just kidding. You can't go bother the headmaster!"

"He's much smarter than you. Let go of me, I have to go."

Wang Yuyu rubbed against her trouser leg, but eventually let go of her hand.

He also knew that although Tang Li was a "workaholic" who had to go to work, she liked her job from the bottom of her heart. Unlike those "workaholics" who complained all the time, she was a "workaholic" who could find happiness in her work!

He slowly stood up, nodded towards the iron gate, as if to say, "Go quickly, and remember to come back soon!"

Tang Li waved to him, "Bye-bye, I'll come over and keep you company as soon as I'm done!"

Wang Yu nodded, squatting motionless on the snow, his amber eyes fixed on her back until Tang Li reached the iron gate, he still maintained his gazing posture.

As the door closed, Tang Li glanced at him and saw that he was still staring at her. She couldn't help but smile, waved her hand, and then gently closed the iron gate, shutting out that docile expectation behind the door!

As soon as Tang Li left, Wang Yuyu's drowsiness returned. He curled up and lay on the sun-warmed snow, soon snoring softly and soundly.