"The police have tried their best to assist in the search, but takin have been active in the mountains recently. Last time, an officer was almost attacked by a takin during a search and rescue operation, and it was difficult for him to escape."
Xia Zhining's heart began to lift when she heard this.
Takin look big and furry, but they are very dangerous animals with hard horns and bodies weighing more than 700 pounds.
Throughout history, there have been reports of people injured or even killed by takin. Takin populations are so dense in the Qinling Mountains that they're even nicknamed the "King of Qinling Killers." I just hope the takin in Yushan aren't so ferocious.
He Yingwen added gravely, "We'd like to hire a professional search and rescue team, but the factory's current operating conditions mean we simply can't afford it."
"Besides, the customer has already breached their contract and has only given us a three-day grace period. If we don't ship the goods, I'm afraid we'll be sued."
Xia Zhining gently pulled her brother's sleeve and whispered, "Brother, let's go into the mountains to look for someone."
She looked at her animal companions beside her and said firmly, "With the little animals helping us explore the way and provide early warnings, we will definitely be able to find clues faster than ordinary people."
Ji Shuyun immediately understood what he meant and turned to He Ying, saying seriously, "Excuse me, which mountain did your father enter? Do you have a detailed map? We are going to search in the mountain."
He Ying opened his eyes wide in surprise: "It's Yushan! The terrain there is complicated. Not only are there poisonous snakes and miasma, but even the locals dare only move around the periphery..."
He shook his head with gratitude and worry. "Thank you so much, but the mountains are really dangerous. Takin have been appearing frequently lately. You're not familiar with the terrain, so don't take any risks..."
Xia Zhining looked at He Ying with a determined gaze: "Please let us give it a try. We have reasons why we must find your relatives."
She then explained, "Besides, I'm an animal communicator and I have a natural affinity for small animals."
Ji Shuyun also stepped forward: "I am a police officer with professional search and rescue capabilities."
"I can understand being a police officer," He Ying frowned in confusion, "but what about an animal communicator...?"
"I can just communicate with the animals in the mountains in a simple way." Xia Zhining answered frankly.
He Ying was skeptical. "I've heard of falconers and bird trainers... but facing a herd of takin and those venomous snakes, can you really handle it?"
Xia Zhining knew that empty words were useless, so she called out softly, "Wuya, come out."
Wuya in her backpack excitedly poked its head out when it heard the sound and yelled "Shashasha" towards He Ying:
[Wow! He's a pretty, sickly guy! I like him!]
He Ying was so frightened by the sudden appearance of the venomous snake that she leaned back. It took her a while to come back to her senses. She asked with a tone of surprise: "Little sister, you, you don't know the Miaojiang witchcraft, do you?"
Xia Zhining smiled slightly: "You can understand it that way. Anyway, the poisonous snakes and insects in the mountains can't hurt us."
After hearing this, He Ying finally made up his mind.
He gripped the wheelchair armrests tightly, his voice trembling slightly with excitement: "Thank you so much!"
"If you can really find my relatives, I will repay you with everything I have! Including the paint factory."
Xia Zhining quickly waved her hands: "No need to be like this, you are my mother's old friends, it is our duty to help you."
"Please accept it. This is the only way I can express my gratitude."
He Ying was firm, "Please wait a moment. I will go and prepare the map and supplies for you to go into the mountains."
He pushed the wheelchair and turned back solemnly, "But you must promise me not to act recklessly. If you can't find anyone, you must get down the mountain immediately. Safety is the most important thing!"
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