Ling Yue leaped off the horse, his legs gave way, and he collapsed onto the soft grass as if his body had fallen apart.
His chest heaved violently as he gasped for breath, each breath carrying the exhaustion of his fierce battle with the Horse King.
But a radiant smile bloomed on his face, a smile as warm as the sun piercing through the clouds, full of the joy of victory.
Lu Fan and An Lan witnessed this scene and were so excited that they couldn't contain themselves, their excited cheers bursting out of their throats.
Lu Fan couldn't contain his excitement and picked An Lan up, spinning her around happily in the lush, grassy hollow.
Their laughter was crisp and cheerful, drifting leisurely across the open field and startling a few birds in the grass.
Big Black, standing nearby, was also infected by the joyful atmosphere. It ran and jumped around happily, barking incessantly, as if it was also cheering loudly for this wonderful horse training battle.
"Brother Ling, that's awesome!"
Lu Fan shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with admiration and joy. The sound waves spread across the wilderness and carried far into the distance.
Ling Yue slowly got up from the ground, raised his hand and wiped the dirt and sweat from his face with the back of his sweaty hand, a gentle smile on his face.
"I have to thank you two. If it weren't for your help, Xiao Lu, I wouldn't have been able to find such an excellent horse."
The three men and the dog gradually gathered around the newly tamed horse, their eyes filled with admiration and pride.
At this moment, the live stream chat was flooded with comments, densely covering the screen:
"This is incredible! They actually tamed the horse! It's like a real-life Western movie!"
"Horses: I give up. The leader we finally elected is gone just like that. Life is tough for horses!"
"Being the leader is risky. In this regard, Comrade Abe from Japan is the most qualified to speak on the matter. He was sent away directly on the street."
"Heh heh, serves you right, you idiot."
"Watching this live stream is even more exciting than watching a movie, it's totally worth it! This is real passion and excitement!"
"Those effeminate celebrities should really come and learn what true masculinity is!"
Lu Fan smiled broadly, his eyes darting back and forth between Ling Yue and the imposing Horse King, as he asked a question with curiosity.
"Brother Ling, have you thought of a name for this horse yet? Such a powerful horse must have a really impressive name."
Ling Yue gently stroked the horse's neck, then narrowed his eyes and pondered for a moment before a slow smile appeared on his lips.
"Let's call it 'Wind Chaser'! Look at how fast it runs, even the wind can't catch up with it, how fitting!"
After saying that, Ling Yue led Zhui Feng and strolled leisurely in the depression. His head held high and chest out, he looked just like a triumphant general.
Zhui Feng seemed to enjoy the intimacy, occasionally lowering his head to nibble on the tender, juicy grass, replenishing the energy he had just expended in the intense battle.
After wandering around for a while, the three decided to return to the shelter.
Lu Fan glanced at Zhui Feng, then at the tricycle, and a thought flashed through his mind. He said, "Brother Ling, why don't you ride the horse and pull the tricycle back? An Lan and I will walk back slowly, just like taking a leisurely stroll and enjoying the natural scenery along the way."
I really don't want to experience that bumpy, bone-shattering tricycle ride again; it's just too grueling.
Ling Yue nodded, his eyes full of concern as he instructed the two, "Then you must be careful. Don't just play around on the way, come back early."
After saying that, Bianli landed and mounted the horse, skillfully tied the rope of the tricycle to Zhuifeng, and steadily walked slowly back the way they came.
Lu Fan and An Lan followed slowly behind, the warm afternoon sun shining on them, outlining warm and soft contours.
Lu Fan quietly reached out and took An Lan's hand, their fingers gently intertwining to form a tight clasp.
An Lan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she subconsciously glanced in Ling Yue's direction.
Seeing that he had already walked far away, she breathed a sigh of relief and pretended to scold him, "What are you doing? Aren't you afraid of being seen?"
Lu Fan winked mischievously, a wicked grin on his face, and said, "What's there to be afraid of? He's completely focused on Zhui Feng right now. But speaking of which, you said you wanted a horse before, but actually, one is enough for the two of us. What, don't you want to ride with me for a romantic and exciting wilderness adventure?"
An Lan's lips curled up slightly, and she gently pursed her lips, her face full of an expression of helplessness towards him.
Lu Fan then added with great enthusiasm, "Actually, if you really want your own mount, riding the Big Horn is also a good option."
Imagine yourself riding a majestic deer, gracefully weaving through a dense forest, with a delicate bow and arrow slung across your back. The scene is like that of a forest princess straight out of a fairytale.
Just like a scene from a Miyazaki Hayao animated film, except the heroine rides a wolf, while ours is a one-of-a-kind 'deer rider,' how cool is that?
An Lan smiled and replied softly, "You mean Princess Mononoke? I remember it's about how humanity's unrestrained exploitation of nature led to a series of crises."
In fact, isn't the world like this now? If people hadn't over-exploited resources without restraint, how could we have come to this place to begin our survival journey because of resource scarcity?
When talking about Hayao Miyazaki, Lu Fan couldn't help but sigh: "It's really unexpected that a country like Japan, which has done so many despicable things in history, could produce a master like Hayao Miyazaki."
He is truly remarkable. With his paintbrush, he exposes all the sins committed by mankind. Moreover, his painting style is beautiful and delicate, and each work is like a visual feast that shocks the soul.
Just like the profound exploration of the relationship between humanity and nature in "Princess Mononoke," each viewing is thought-provoking, prompting reflection on many questions about humanity, nature, and the future.
An Lan listened intently, nodding in agreement: "Yes, his animations always have a persistent adherence to beauty. No matter how complex and dark the real world is, they can still let the audience see the dawn of hope."
"I suddenly remembered a saying, 'It is not a fault of a gentleman to be born in a small country.' Although I have not studied Miyazaki Hayao in depth, I think that a person who can use a paintbrush to depict beautiful things must also have an unyielding persistence in pursuing beauty deep in his heart."
"If only groups like those in Japan could deeply recognize their past mistakes and sincerely reflect and repent, how wonderful that would be." Lu Fan couldn't help but sigh and lament.
The two walked slowly along the winding path, chatting and laughing, and before they knew it, they had walked quite a distance.
As they walked, Lu Fan suddenly stopped, bent down, and carefully picked a blooming wildflower from the roadside. He gently tucked it into An Lan's hair, a doting smile on his face.
"My forest princess, she looks more and more like she stepped out of a painting now."
An Lan was amused by his sudden action and laughed out loud. She raised her hand and gently patted his shoulder: "You're so good at being cheeky and making me happy."
The two enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful time amidst laughter and chatter, walking side by side slowly toward the shelter.
Behind them, their happy silhouettes, gradually lengthened by the setting sun, blended seamlessly with the beautiful natural scenery, creating a warm and romantic scene.
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