Xiang Chunyan and Li Yun were laughing unrestrainedly, while Zhang Guodong's face alternated between red, green, and white. Four little ones had appeared behind him, following him closely and affectionately. He was annoyed; why had these little wolves become so fixated on him?
I suspected that this was probably related to Peach Blossom Spring again.
From the unexpected birth of the female mastiff in front of his shop, to sensing the spiritual energy emanating from the precious medicinal herbs, to the four half-month-old blue wolf cubs biting at his trouser leg and refusing to let go, Zhang Guodong was certain of one thing: the allure of Peach Blossom Spring to these animals was extraordinary. Even half-month-old wolf cubs could be so irresistible?
Xiang Chunyan and Li Yun were quite excited, each holding a wolf cub in their arms, stroking them like pets, and talking to them from time to time. Zhang Guodong was sweating bullets; those weren't dogs, they were wolves!
Then he held two wolf cubs in his arms, the two cubs looking docile with their eyes half-closed.
Old Zhao's astonished look pleased Zhang Guodong. He had been hunting for decades and had never seen anything like it. When did wolves, which are inherently cruel, become friends with humans? Unable to bring himself to kill the four wolf cubs, he had no choice but to take them with him. Thus, Zhang Guodong and his two companions were urged to go down the mountain first.
Old Zhao was afraid that the three of them would be caught by the blue wolf, so he sent them down the mountain to return home, thus ending their journey.
Meanwhile, Lao Zhao continued to guard his prey, waiting to meet up with Lao Ying's team.
Passing by the wooden house, Zhang Guodong glanced at the place that held his fond memories, but his steps did not stop.
At noon, the three of them finally reached the edge of the 'Wild Boar Forest' and could overlook Qingshan Village, so they breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the wolf didn't catch up, otherwise it would have been troublesome.
"Yay!" Li Yun cheered. "Finally back! I'm going to take a bath, and little puppy, you need a bath too!"
"cough!"
Zhang Guodong coughed lightly. This woman was utterly uninhibited. Knowing there was a man nearby, she still brazenly insisted on taking a bath. But with Qingshan Village right in front of him, Zhang Guodong breathed a sigh of relief.
"Awoo!"
"Tch, what a pervert! But yelling won't change anything. He's still a little pervert, hee hee!" Li Yun teased the little wolf cub in her arms, and without looking up, she commented on Zhang Guodong.
I'm sweating buckets!
The wolf is coming!
"Hurry!" Zhang Guodong's heart tightened upon hearing this, and he immediately shouted to the two men, inwardly cursing, "How did we end up following us?" "The big wolf is coming!"
But the blue wolf is extremely fast in the forest, moving as if on flat ground, arriving in the blink of an eye, like a blue lightning bolt.
Before Zhang Guodong and his two companions had run a few steps, a large blue wolf suddenly appeared five meters away, its fierce eyes fixed on them, its long fangs bared, and it roared incessantly, clearly displeased that the three had taken away the cub.
With its brownish-green fur, it was very tall and handsome!
This blue wolf is unusually large.
"Oh no, what do we do?" Li Yun trembled with fear, almost crying. The big blue wolf's gaze made her whole body tense.
"Don't move, whatever you do, don't move! The big wolf is probably going to have its cubs. Put them down slowly, and be very slow!" Zhang Guodong stared at the big blue wolf, his face pale, and said this.
He didn't know if it would work, but he couldn't panic at this critical moment.
Xiang Chunyan's face also turned pale, and she smiled bitterly to herself. Was this how she was going to end her life today? A chance encounter had allowed her to experience the joy of being a woman again, but she hadn't expected it to be so short-lived. She felt a sense of loss, but her tense emotions actually eased.
The three of them slowly put the wolf cub down, carefully watching the big blue wolf, afraid that it might suddenly pounce.
"Woo woo!" When the four wolf cubs saw their mother, they immediately toddled over to her, whimpering happily.
The big blue wolf looked down at its cub, and the ferocity in its eyes lessened considerably. It even let out a howl. It seemed relieved to see that its cub was unharmed.
Zhang Guodong felt a sense of relief, but then his heart sank into despair.
The four wolf cubs howled around their mother for a while, then surprisingly toddled towards Zhang Guodong.
Zhang Guodong was now in a somewhat tragic situation. Good heavens, you can kidnap a wolf cub, but this big blue wolf is not to be trifled with.
Sure enough, seeing the big blue wolf staring fiercely at Zhang Guodong, it slowly approached, as if protecting its own cub, closely following behind the wolf cub.
"Oh, should we run?" Li Yun panicked when she saw the big blue wolf walking towards Zhang Guodong.
"Wait, don't move! The big blue wolf doesn't seem to be preparing to attack Guodong!" Xiang Chunyan immediately shouted. Being in officialdom, her composure was unmatched by most.
Logically speaking, if a wolf attacks a person, it would have pounced long ago. But this way, it looks like a parent standing up for their child. Moreover, the four wolf cubs seem to be very affectionate towards Zhang Guodong. Perhaps, something unexpected is going to happen?
Xiang Chunyan was optimistic, but then she encountered a special situation.
Four wolf cubs circled around Zhang Guodong, occasionally nibbling at his pants and playing around. The big blue wolf seemed to sniff Zhang Guodong, let out a howl, but did not attack.
This is truly shocking!
This is unprecedented! The wolves have stopped attacking people?
"It's really nothing, hehe!" Li Yun immediately grinned foolishly upon seeing this.
"How about I take a walk?" Zhang Guodong's body was tense, and he dared not relax at all. After hearing what Xiang Chunyan said, he also had some doubts. Could it be that this big blue wolf also had a time when it did not attack people?
Whether you stick your head out or not, you'll still get stabbed. He took a small step back, and the wolf cub followed suit. This went on for a while, until he had retreated six or seven meters. Zhang Guodong turned around, his heart clenching, and then stepped forward to descend the mountain.
The little wolf cub actually caught up with them, but it was a tough run, and it kept tripping over things. The big blue wolf caught up with it too.
"Guodong, it didn't attack you?" Xiang Chunyan looked at Zhang Guodong with a peculiar expression. This little man was indeed peculiar.
As a result, Zhang Guodong, emboldened and amused, continued down the mountain at a steady pace, followed by five wolves of various sizes. Xiang Chunyan and Li Yun, who were on the side, tried to approach Zhang Guodong, but the large wolf bared its teeth as a warning, scaring the two of them away.
When they reached the downhill slope, the wolf cubs lost their footing and rolled over. Zhang Guodong glanced at the big blue wolf, gritted his teeth, and picked up all four wolf cubs into his arms. The big blue wolf glanced at him but did not attack.
He was relieved!
call!
The "Happy Farmhouse" was in sight, and the luxury bus was still parked there. Zhang Guodong and his two companions had walked through the wolf's mouth but returned alive, with a huge blue wolf behind them and four wolf cubs in their arms.
If anyone saw this, they would probably stare in disbelief.
"Manager Yang, we're back!" Zhang Guodong called out as soon as he entered the courtyard.
Someone came out soon.
Manager Yang and several waiters were initially pleased to see the three return, but then their eyes narrowed and someone exclaimed, "Ah, a wolf!"
"Awooo!" The big blue wolf howled and assumed an attack stance.
Zhang Guodong quickly said, "Don't be nervous, everyone! Old Qing won't attack people!"
The name "Old Green" was Zhang Guodong's idea. The four wolf cubs were simply named Da Qing, Er Qing, San Qing, and Si Qing—names that are truly baffling. However, it's impossible to tell Si Qing's age yet.
Manager Yang was sweating profusely and stammered, having never seen a blue wolf this close before: "Are you sure you won't?"
"No, but everyone, please don't be hostile and just stay away!" Zhang Guodong quickly explained. This was a bit strange, and he didn't want to waste time explaining, so he simply told everyone to stay away—it was easier that way.
Big Blue Wolf wouldn't let anyone near except Zhang Guodong, which was already a kindness that surprised everyone.
Zhang Guodong didn't linger in the courtyard. He quickly went up to the second floor and into his room. Otherwise, no one would dare stay in the courtyard; he felt a bit aggrieved.
The crowd was left speechless, dumbfounded.
"You scared me to death!" a waitress exclaimed, patting her not-so-ample chest.
Xiang Chunyan and Li Yun greeted Manager Yang, who seemed to have lost his mind, and then went upstairs. Their experience in the jungle had left them feeling somewhat exhausted, covered in sweat. Now that they felt better, they felt very uncomfortable; they were just too tired.
Yang Jing and the others all returned to their rooms, leaving him alone. He immediately wiped away a cold sweat and hurried upstairs. He still wanted to ask about what happened in the jungle, but this delay caused him to forget about it.
However, he dared not go to Zhang Guodong's room; he only wanted to find Xiang Chunyan.
Zhang Guodong's room.
"Old Qing, come here!" Zhang Guodong beckoned to Old Qing, who came over and accepted Zhang Guodong's touch. He held the four little Qings in his arms and they entered Peach Blossom Spring together.
The changing scenery kept Lao Qing on his guard.
Zhang Guodong was initially worried that the wolf and the Tibetan mastiff wouldn't get along, but the old wolf was initially on high alert, sensing danger. After glancing at the two little guys, it turned and walked towards the pool, not wanting to pay any attention to them.
Clearly, in its view, although the aura of the Tibetan mastiffs filled it with awe, the little guys were still tiny and posed no threat to it at all.
The Tibetan Mastiff puppy was ignored!
When the four little green birds were put down, they actually followed the old green bird and waddled towards the pool, licking the water with their little tongues and starting to drink.
Clearly, this water in the space is also a treasure to them.
Zhang Guodong breathed a sigh of relief, immediately feeling exhausted. After feeding the Tibetan mastiffs Dahei and Erhei, he led Laoqing and Sixiaoqing out of Taoyuan. After taking a bath, he fell asleep immediately.
The day's events were nothing short of bizarre and beyond words. But the hunting trip up the mountain was truly unforgettable.
At 5 p.m., the team returned safely. Although exhausted, everyone was in good spirits, having brought back five wild boars and some small game. But none of these could compare to the awe-inspiring sight of Zhang Guodong bringing back five wolves.
Zhang Guodong was woken up by the impatient fat man.
Everyone wanted to see the five wolves. Unable to resist their demands, Zhang Guodong could only let them see them from a distance. Old Qing, however, lazily ignored everyone in front of him.
After fulfilling the request, Zhang Guodong quickly took Lao Qing and Si Xiaoqing back to their room and closed the door.
It's best if the five wolves don't show themselves in front of too many people, or they'll run into trouble.
At 6 p.m., the bus set off after dinner, but there were five more wolves on board: one large and four small ones, as well as roe deer meat and wild boar meat that Zhang Guodong had gotten from Manager Yang, and a 200-pound wild boar that he had bought.
The only price Manager Yang paid was a photo opportunity with Lao Qing and his pack; he didn't take a single penny of the wild boar meat. This story deserves to be widely publicized; it definitely has potential. Chapter Twenty-Seven
On the 20th of the twelfth lunar month, the provincial capital was hit by another heavy snowfall, which adorned the entire city with a shimmering silver glow, and snowplows were busy sweeping the streets.
The Little New Year is just two days away, and everyone seems to be busy. The municipal party committee, the municipal government, various districts and counties, and various departments are all busy.
I heard that the district will soon launch a new round of special campaigns to crack down on robbery, theft, and burglary in order to create a good environment for citizens to celebrate the Spring Festival.
Green Treasure Pavilion.
After seeing off a customer who had come to buy groceries, Zhang Guodong went upstairs. Two Tibetan Mastiff puppies followed him out. They were pure black, with fur much longer than that of ordinary puppies. They only reached a person's calf in height, and were very cute with their tiger-like heads. These were Dahei and Erhei.
Big Black and Little Black are growing incredibly fast. In just twenty days, they've changed almost daily. Now they're chubby and weigh over ten kilograms, and their Tibetan Mastiff prowess is beginning to show. Most small dogs run away when they see them, so even though these two brothers are still young, they're much more imposing than the Four Little Greens.
Since bringing the Four Little Greens back to the 'Green Treasure Pavilion,' Zhang Guodong has kept them in Peach Blossom Spring, only letting them out at night, which is a bit unfair to them. But the Four Little Greens don't find it boring and play happily with Big Black and Second Black. Now they've grown to be as tall as their calves, but since wolves are primarily about speed and aggression, the Four Little Greens are a bit thinner than the Big Black brothers.
Old Qing resembled a monk in seclusion, but the smoother its fur became, the more ferocious it appeared, with its brownish-blue coat. It ate raw meat every day and only picked fish from the pond, ignoring everything else. If Zhang Guodong hadn't warned Old Qing, those blackfish and eels would probably have been in trouble.
Then, Zhang Guodong discovered an astonishing fact: the longer he stayed in Peach Blossom Spring and the more 'space water' he drank, the more human-like creatures became, making communication much easier than before, and they could understand some of what he said.
The reality is just frustrating.
Old Green and Little Green are, after all, wild wolves. Who has ever heard of keeping wolves as pets in the city? Wolves are dangerous wild animals, and there is simply no space for them to survive in the city. If the relevant departments find out, they will probably confiscate Old Green and Little Green.
Therefore, Zhang Guodong generally dared not let the old youths and the four young youths run around.
A brand new, gleaming silver luxury mid-sized van was parked outside. Zhang Guodong had just bought it for over 60,000 yuan. Without being told, Zhang Guodong opened the middle door, and Big Black and Second Black jumped in and obediently squatted down.
"Let's go!" Zhang Guodong closed the door, got into the car, and drove towards the train station.
Zhang Zhengrong and Ye Cuihua have been in Hebei, where their third son Zhang Guohao lives, for almost a month. With the money Zhang Guodong provided, their bag-making workshop is doing quite well. They can earn over ten thousand yuan a month by doing contract manufacturing for others, which is much better than working for someone else.
Moreover, with the end of the year approaching, there are many people urging delivery, and everyone is working overtime to earn twice the profit in one go. These goods will then be shipped to Russia and some South Asian countries.
With everything going smoothly for the third son and the whole family turning their lives around this year, Ye Cuihua also sent a message to her eldest son to celebrate a reunion year. Sure enough, Zhang Zhengrong and Ye Cuihua, along with their third son and his girlfriend, waited for the last batch of luggage and boarded the train heading south. Zhang Guodong went to pick them up an hour early.
Zhang Guodong was also looking forward to seeing his third brother, Zhang Guohao, who was two years younger than him but was already twenty-three. He had been working since graduating from junior high school.
Another year has passed in the blink of an eye.
On the way to the train station, Fatty received a phone call.
"Guodong, my sister is inviting you to dinner tomorrow, are you coming?"
"No way, my parents and third brother are back, and I'm on my way to pick them up!" Zhang Guodong refused without even thinking.
He thought to himself, "This is probably just an excuse, right?" Actually, he had already met and dined with Fatty's sister, Wang Lin, a week after Zhang Guodong returned from the hunt. Wang Lin had invited her brother to dinner at the Jiahao Hotel, which was opposite the Green Treasure Pavilion.
She was a very beautiful and decisive woman, without any hesitation. She wore gold-rimmed glasses, but her personality was like a man's, heroic and valiant.
That meeting also finalized the cooperation plan with the 'Jiahao' Hotel. Zhang Guodong provided four kinds of aquatic products: grass carp, carp, river shrimp, and crab, as well as the newly produced wild bracken, an excellent wild vegetable.
As for tomatoes and large green peppers, Zhang Guodong didn't budge, but he didn't object to the people from the 'Jiahao' Hotel buying them privately. Since he had promised 'Da Mingtang,' he had to keep his word at least for the period of the agreement. Zhang Guodong didn't have much money, but he was satisfied with his current life, opening his shop to sell vegetables every day and closing up shop after he sold out.
The partnership with Jiahao Hotel brought Zhang Guodong substantial additional profits.
Zhang Guodong earns over 10,000 yuan a day just from supplying aquatic products and bracken. Adding in the revenue from his "big business" and retail sales, his daily turnover can reach 20,000 yuan. After deducting costs, the profit is around 18,000 yuan.
So, with a savings of over 300,000 yuan, he spent more than 60,000 yuan to buy a luxury minivan, which can be used to haul goods and pick up passengers.
As expected, the fat man didn't give up on Zhang Guodong and immediately called out, "Uncle and Aunt are back, so I have to come over. I have to pay my respects to the two elders. Why didn't you tell me in advance? It's settled then, I'm coming right away!"
After hanging up, Zhang Guodong knew some of the fat man's tricks. Firstly, the fat man was addicted to freeloading; ever since Zhang Guodong rented 'Green Treasure Pavilion,' the fat man would frequently come over to mooch off him, ostensibly for "appreciation." Secondly, he was trying to escape his sister Wang Lin's supervision. In both situations, the fat man was eager to find excuses. However, it seemed the fat man hadn't asked which station yet? Sure enough, after a while, the fat man awkwardly asked, leaving Zhang Guodong speechless and utterly disdainful.
However, after Lao Qing, Si Xiao Qing, Da Hei, and Er Hei came to his house, Fatty usually didn't dare to go upstairs. Not only did Lao Qing and Da Hei and Er Hei not respect him, but Si Xiao Qing also showed his wild side, scaring Fatty so much that he trembled, afraid that if he offended the younger ones, the older ones would come.
So the downstairs area became a temporary dining spot, and the fat man came here every day, even skipping one of his sister's meals.
Another point worth mentioning is...
After their affair, Xiang Chunyan and Zhang Guodong never contacted each other again. She could be considered Zhang Guodong's first sexual partner, his sexual awakening, but that was all. That absurd and wonderful night was like a mirage, gone forever.
Li Yun, on the other hand, became a regular customer at Zhang Guodong's shop.
This feisty and spoiled girl would drive around in her red sports car every day after work. Zhang Guodong and she gradually became friends and buddies.
So, another person joined the ranks of those who came to "Green Treasure Pavilion" to freeload. While enjoying her meal, Li Yun often offered her "opinions" about Zhang Guodong and the restaurant.
People say Zhang Guodong is too greedy, selling things at such high prices; how can ordinary people afford to eat them?
Zhang Guodong thought to himself, "This stuff isn't meant for ordinary people."
Good things come to those who wait; let's get back to the main point.
The provincial capital has two major train stations, the East Station and the West Station, which are connected to the north-south transportation network. Zhang Guodong arrived at the West Station. Before he even got off the train, his phone rang. Zhang Guodong answered, "Fatty, I'm on the right side of the West Station square, Silver Bread!"
Before he could finish speaking, someone asked in confusion, "What are you going to the West Station for? To pick someone up? Who are you picking up?"
It was Li Yun's voice!
Li Yun drove towards 'Green Treasure Pavilion', but the door was closed. Furious, she kicked the door twice, hurting her toes in the process.
"Ah, Li Yun, my parents, my younger brother, and his girlfriend have arrived in the provincial capital. I've come to pick them up!" Zhang Guodong said hurriedly. He had completely forgotten the time; this girl arrived at his place almost every day on time.
She was only concerned with whether the ginseng had survived. In fact, she didn't care about the ginseng at all. As soon as Lao Qing, Si Xiao Qing, Da Hei, and Er Hei appeared, her attention was diverted.
Lao Qing, Si Xiao Qing, and Da Hei Er Hei were originally hostile towards Li Yun, but after Zhang Guodong's education and Li Yun's occasional bribes with fresh meat, they gradually became familiar with each other. However, their relationship with Zhang Guodong was unparalleled. Li Yun's bribes only dispelled their hostility, and they ran to Zhang Guodong as soon as they finished eating the meat.
This caused Li Yun to scold the six little guys for being heartless.
He cursed under his breath, but continued feeding the baby as usual.
“I’m nearby too, I’ll come over too, that’s fine!” Li Yun said.
That's a lie, but she drives very fast and is much more efficient than Zhang Guodong.
The fat guy was the first to arrive. He changed into a black Mercedes and immediately complained to Zhang Guodong, "Guodong, you didn't choose a good spot. I just got fined. Look, this is all because of you!"
Sure enough, there were several traffic tickets in his hand, still fresh. Zhang Guodong burst out laughing, but said, "Get lost! What does this have to do with me? Who told you to like speeding? Hey! Whose car is this today? Is it yours too?"
Zhang Guodong had seen it before; the fat man had owned six different cars, each one a high-end vehicle, proving he was indeed wealthy.
"That's right, but this car belongs to my sister. I have a little bit of usage rights. You don't know, my sister has more than a dozen cars, but unfortunately, none of them are mine. Sigh!" the fat man said with distress.
While they were chatting with the fat man, a red sports car stopped in front of them, and a stunningly beautiful woman in tight clothes, an exquisite fur coat, and sunglasses appeared. It was Li Yun!
Wearing sunglasses and a beanie, he exuded an air of haughtiness.
The fat man was stunned. He thought to himself, "Guodong is neither good-looking nor tall, so how come he has such a beautiful woman throwing herself at him?" He really couldn't understand it.
He certainly knew Li Yun, although he knew her through Lin Yue.
But lately, he'd been frequenting the 'Green Treasure Pavilion' and had seen this fiery, beautiful woman often. He suspected Zhang Guodong and this woman were having an affair, and today's encounter confirmed it!
"Hey, beautiful, what brings you here? Are you here to pick up Guodong's family too?" the fat man teased in a flippant manner.
"Hmph, if you can come, why can't I?" Li Yun wasn't fooled by the fat man's tricks at all; there was no point in testing him.
Zhang Guodong nodded to her. It was true; if Fatty hadn't been there, Li Yun's status as his girlfriend would probably have been confirmed.
Zhang Guodong was very happy that Li Yun could come, but he also felt a little conflicted. To be honest, he had only known Li Yun for about twenty days, but now they were like old friends. This woman was very forthright.
However, Zhang Guodong's understanding of Li Yun was limited to the fact that she owned a large-scale beauty hospital. As for more details, such as her family background, Zhang Guodong knew nothing about it and did not want to know.
"Woof woof!"
It was Dahei and Erhei who were greeting Li Yun, but they were right in front of Zhang Guodong and didn't go over.
"Big Black, Second Black!" Li Yun was overjoyed, leaving Fatty there alone, feeling depressed. Fatty thought to himself, "I'm a grown man, and I'm not even treated as well as a dog."
Dahei and Erhei are Tibetan Mastiffs, but Zhang Guodong doesn't know if they are purebred or how close they are to being purebred. Fatty, however, is still envious and wants one, but Zhang Guodong won't give it to him.
The fat man was very resentful. This guy could keep wolves as pets, and he even had two Tibetan mastiff puppies at home.
Let alone 'Green Treasure Pavilion', even a random Tibetan Mastiff could be traded for several Treasure Pavilions, right?
While one may envy, a gentleman does not take what others love. Besides, Dahei and Erhei only recognize Zhang Guodong and remain hostile towards everyone else.
The beautiful Li Yun and her two dogs, Da Hei and Er Hei, were playing around when a crowd quickly gathered. Da Hei and Er Hei were very handsome and imposing, with broad foreheads. Some people recognized them as two Tibetan Mastiff puppies, and that they were of pure blood, entirely black without a single stray hair. In reality, Da Hei and Er Hei had once had a few brownish-yellow hairs, but those had gradually disappeared, leaving them entirely black, glossy and smooth like satin.
It's rare to encounter Tibetan mastiffs normally, but this time there were two at once, and some people immediately wanted to approach them. However, upon seeing the Mercedes and luxury sports car, those who had just made the idea immediately backed down.
Zhang Guodong glanced around at the crowd when his phone rang. It was his father, Zhang Zhengrong, calling. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief, put on a smile, and realized that if he stood there any longer, he would look like a gorilla being watched.
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