Wang Fang and Tian'er ran over to play with the dogs, but the three dogs were clearly not interested in the two human puppies and listlessly avoided their teasing.
In contrast, Wang Fang had lived in the mountains before, so the three dogs were a little more polite to her. When Tian'er tried to tease them, they simply ran away without a second thought. Tian'er didn't give up and chased after them again and again.
"Come on, let's go inside."
"The dog won't bite the children, will it?"
"No, they all have good personalities and know what's important."
"That's good."
As soon as Wang Tianxiao opened his door, he saw a small figure suddenly dart out. He reacted quickly and caught it in his hand.
It was one of the leopard cats that I had brought home a few days ago.
The little guy has become lively after only two days apart, especially the one in my hand, which can jump over a half-foot-high threshold. It's really amazing!
"Woof woof woof!"
He had just picked up the leopard cat when Da Feng saw it and immediately stood up and barked wildly at it.
The leopard cat was not to be outdone. Although it was being held by Wang Tianxiao, it still bared its teeth at Dafeng.
It has the blood of wild animals flowing through its veins.
And it has felines.
As the apex predator of the food chain, what right do canines have to challenge it?
"Dafeng, be quiet." Wang Tianxiao felt that Dafeng was older and should give way to the leopard cat, since the leopard cat was still a child.
He carried one of the two into the room and found another one sleeping on the kang (a heated brick bed).
Li Yali smiled and said, "The lighter-colored one likes to sleep, unlike the darker one in your hand which is more lively."
Wang Tianxiao placed the cat he was holding onto the kang (a heated brick bed), rubbed the sleeping cat, and said with a smile, "Cats have personalities just like people. Some like to move around, while others like to be quiet. Sometimes I envy cats. They only need to eat and sleep all day, unlike us humans, who always have endless things to do and endless wishes to fulfill."
“That’s life,” Li Yali said with a smile. “Take off your coat, and I’ll sew it up for you while it’s still light. Look how badly it’s torn.”
"Okay... let's wait a bit, there's no rush." Wang Tianxiao was about to take off his clothes when he suddenly remembered the wound on his back and didn't dare let his wife see it.
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and take it off."
"There's really no rush. You're tired too, take a rest and we'll talk later."
“Look at you, what could I possibly be tired about? You’ve been riding over a hundred kilometers of mountain roads, that’s what you call tiring,” Li Yali said, ignoring his words and pulling his clothes over to help him take them off.
"ah!"
Li Yali immediately noticed the wound on Wang Tianxiao's back and screamed in fright.
I could hardly believe my eyes.
She abruptly withdrew her hand, gritted her teeth, and gently stroked her husband's scarred back, tears streaming down her face as she said with heartache, "Look at you, how did you get yourself into this state?"
Wang Tianxiao couldn't bear to see his wife cry; it was the same in both his lives. A good man can't let the woman he loves shed tears.
He quickly comforted his wife, "They're just minor injuries, they'll be fine in a few days. I'm not some delicate person, I make a living in the mountains all the time, it's inevitable that I'll get hurt."
"Don't say that. People are made of flesh and blood. Even if it's not a serious injury, it will still hurt. I can't even imagine how much pain you must have been in. How could you be so careless?"
As she spoke, Li Yali didn't notice that her little fist had hit Wang Tianxiao's shoulder.
"Ouch..." The fist pulled on the bandage, and the wound was immediately pulled painfully for a moment. Wang Tianxiao was caught off guard and couldn't help but cry out.
"Ouch, I hurt you! I didn't mean to! Are you alright?" Li Yali was terrified.
"Haha, it's okay, your man is made of steel, as strong as a rock."
"You're bragging again," Li Yali chuckled. "Lie down on the kang (heated brick bed), and I'll help you treat your wound again. You'll need some anti-inflammatory powder; otherwise, if it gets infected or frostbite, it won't heal for a while."
"Ha ha."
Wang Tianxiao lay down on the kang (a heated brick bed) in a spread-eagled position, stretching out very comfortably.
His wife's hands were covered in calluses, but her movements were very gentle. He felt like a kitten being brushed, ticklish and comfortable.
He let out a long sigh, buried his head in the blanket, and murmured, "I'm back."
Li Yali didn't understand the complex emotions contained in his words, and said softly, "If you're coming back, then come back. If it's not working out, we can cultivate a piece of land near the mountains. Although the harvest will be less, as long as we put our hearts into it, we can grow enough food for us. Besides, my land should be allocated to me soon, right?"
"Don't worry, I haven't completely left the company yet..."
Wang Tianxiao recounted what had happened at the station to his wife. When she heard that she could continue to receive her salary and still farm in the mountains, she was so happy she almost jumped for joy.
“That’s great! Then I can follow you to farm in the mountains. We’ll never have to worry about food again. Maybe we’ll even be able to eat white flour buns every day.”
Wang Tianxiao turned to look at his wife's bright eyes and thought to himself, "You've really set your sights on this goal."
Not at all should one be overly ambitious.
But he didn't say anything. Some things need to be done step by step, and there's no point in saying it in advance.
Saying it a thousand times is not as good as doing it once.
He believed he could create a new future and give his wife a wonderful life.
There's no need to say more.
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For the next three days, Wang Tianxiao took his three dogs to the mountains to survey the environment.
They also visited the Yangziling branch station, which had been built but remained vacant.
The Forestry Bureau originally planned to set up a station on each mountain, but due to manpower issues, many remote hills have been neglected. Yangziling is one such hill that no one cares about.
Many station posts have been vacant for a long time as a result.
Now that Wang Tianxiao has become the garrison personnel here, the garrison point is under his use, and he will definitely need to check out the site in person.
He received a great surprise on his first day there.
The outpost here is located on the mountainside in front of Yangziling, which is near the village. It consists of a row of more than a dozen houses, with a dedicated kitchen and warehouse. All the houses are currently vacant.
The area around the branch station is a flat area of about 30 to 40 acres. It has been compacted because of the construction of the station. The road leading down the mountain from the station is also well-maintained, at least wide enough for two donkeys to cross.
Here, people use donkeys to transport things from the foot of the mountain to the top, or from the top to the bottom. Donkeys have great endurance and don't tire easily like mules and horses.
Wang Tianxiao almost jumped for joy after just one glance at the branch station's outpost.
This is practically a dreamland tailor-made for him.
He dreamed of how to clear a flat area in the mountains, build a settlement, and achieve his goal quietly and peacefully, undisturbed by anyone.
It's here now.
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