My 1995 Small Farm.

"Tsk tsk, how much suffering they must have endured."

The lynx looked on with concern: "It must be itchy and uncomfortable, right?"

The lion was very quiet during the shaving process, only occasionally twitching its muscles, as if it was itchy when the affected area was shaved.

Chen Ling worked quickly. Half an hour later, the Lion King's majestic long mane was transformed into short, close-fitting fur, making him look smaller, but his muscle lines were clearer, making him appear more lean and powerful.

"Wow, I only realized how sturdy this body is after shaving it!" the lynx exclaimed.

The lion seemed a little uncomfortable, lowered its head to lick its front paws, and then shook its body.

Chen Ling began cleaning and disinfecting the wound.

He used a herbal wash mixed with warm water to clean the affected area, gently wiping away the scabs and dandruff to reveal the new skin underneath.

He applied his homemade anti-inflammatory and tissue-regenerating ointment to some of the broken skin.

Throughout the process, the lion cooperated exceptionally well, only occasionally twitching due to the stimulation of the medicine.

“The lion king isn’t irritable anymore; it probably knows it’s being treated.” Zhang Lihua watched from outside the fence, her eyes reddening.

After the wound was cleaned, Chen Ling began receiving an injection.

Ivermectin is administered subcutaneously to treat scabies mites.

Intramuscular injection of antibiotics to control respiratory infections.

Multivitamins supplement nutrition and enhance immunity.

When the needle went in, Lion King's muscles tensed, but he didn't move. He just turned his head and glanced at Chen Ling.

His eyes looked complicated, but mostly fear.

This person smells like a tiger; it's terrifying.

"Alright, that's all for today. We'll start the medicinal baths tomorrow, for three consecutive days."

Chen Ling packed up his tools and patted Lion King on the head: "Buddy, just bear with it for a few days, it'll stop itching soon."

The lion rubbed his nose against his hand.

Next up were the queen and four other young Tibetan mastiffs.

The female Tibetan Mastiff's skin condition was more severe, possibly because she had given birth and was therefore slightly weaker.

Chen Ling also handled the situation meticulously, shaving the hair where necessary, cleaning the wound where necessary, and administering injections where necessary.

By the time all six Tibetan mastiffs were dealt with, it was already past 3 p.m.

Chen Ling felt much more at ease after seeing that all six mastiffs were settled.

"Ah Ling, thank you so much."

Zhang Lihua handed over a bottle of water: "With you helping them get treatment, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

"Brother Hua, you're too kind. We're both dog lovers."

Chen Ling took the water and drank a big gulp: "The next few days are crucial, so we need to keep a close eye on things. I'll personally administer the medicinal bath, and the diet should be light. I'll add some Chinese medicine to the rice to regulate the stomach and intestines and strengthen the body."

"I'll do whatever you say!"

As the two were talking, the sound of a car engine came from outside the dog farm.

A black sedan and a van drove in and parked in the open space of the dog farm.

Anderson was the first to jump out of the car, opening his arms wide: "Chen! My friend! We're here!"

Behind him, Charles Wellington also got out of the car, still dressed smartly, but with a more travel-worn look on his face.

“Mr. Chen, as agreed, we have brought our ‘guest’,” Charles said with a smile.

Chen Ling went up to shake hands: "Welcome! You must have had a long journey."

He looked at the van. The van was specially made with ventilation holes, but it was tightly closed, and he couldn't hear anything.

"The tigers are in good condition inside, just a bit tired from their journey."

Charles said, "We followed your advice and rested in the provincial capital for two days to allow them to acclimatize. Can they now be transported directly to the quarantine area you've prepared?"

"Of course, follow me." Chen Ling led them toward the east end of the forest farm.

Zhang Lihua followed curiously, while the lynx rubbed its hands excitedly: "Finally! I can't wait to see what a foreign tiger looks like!"

The quarantine area is located on a gentle slope on the east side of the forest farm, some distance away from the dog farm and the main breeding area.

The area, which is nearly two acres in size, is enclosed by a three-meter-high wire fence.

Inside, some earthen slopes, ponds, shrubs, and large trees were built according to the terrain to simulate a natural habitat.

The outermost row is a row of sturdy cages, where tigers can temporarily live and adapt.

This wasn't done by Chen Ling and his men.

The county mobilized manpower after hearing about it.

"Considering that Afu Ashou is a South China tiger, the two Bengal tigers we selected are both young individuals. The male tiger is four years old and is named 'Raja,' which means 'king' in Hindi. The female tiger is three years old and is named 'Maya,' which means 'illusion.'"

Charles explained, "They come from a reputable conservation center in Europe, grew up together from a young age, and have a very close bond."

Workers carefully unloaded two specially made transport cages from the truck.

Through the cage bars, Chen Ling saw two Bengal tigers.

The male tiger, Raja, has orange-yellow fur with deep, clear black stripes. It is much smaller than Afu and Ashou, but still looks majestic.

It lay quietly in its cage, its amber eyes calmly observing the outside world, its gaze devoid of fear, only scrutiny.

The female tiger Maya has a slightly lighter coat color, finer stripes, and a slender, graceful body.

It seemed more tense, with its ears pressed back.

But when Charles approaches the cage and calls its name softly, it will gently rub its head against the bars, clearly trusting its caregiver.

"You're in really good shape."

Chen Ling carefully examined their eyes, nose, and fur: "Let them rest in the isolation cage for one night, and then put them in the large enclosure to adapt to the environment tomorrow."

"Everything is as you have arranged."

Charles respected Chen Ling's opinion: "Mr. Chen, when do you think we can let them 'meet' with Afu and Ashou?"

"Not urgent."

Chen Ling waved his hand: "Let them get used to the smell and environment here first. I will bring Afu and Ashou for a walk outside the fence every day, so they can sniff and observe each other through the wire mesh and see their reactions. If neither of them is resistant, or even shows curiosity, then we can consider further contact."

"Proceed step by step, safety first."

Anderson nodded repeatedly: "Chen, you've thought this through very well."

Lynx exclaimed excitedly, "This is going to be really exciting! Tigers, Tibetan mastiffs, all kinds of ferocious beasts! Fugui, although we don't have a zoo yet, we already have the feel of a wildlife park!"

"you do not say."

Zhang Lihua also smiled.

As Chen Ling gazed down the gentle slope toward the forest farm and the village, a strange feeling welled up inside him.

I thought I'd call Beiji another day to ask when Wolfbazi would be sent back.

Then his place will be more than just a simple wildlife park.

There are also many legendary creatures.

That evening, when Chen Ling returned to the farm, Wang Susu told him some news.

Three more cows in the village are likely to give birth tonight, and Er Mao Lu's donkey is also showing signs of impending labor.

I want him to lend a hand.

"Now you've really become a professional midwife."

Chen Ling changed his clothes with a wry smile: "I need to go take a look around, especially that donkey. Donkeys have narrow birth canals and are prone to difficult births, so I need to keep an eye on it beforehand."

Wang Susu helped him pack his medicine kit: "Are you coming back for dinner tonight?"

"We'll see. If it goes smoothly, I'll come back; if it's a difficult birth, I'll have to stay and watch over her."

Chen Ling waved his hand: "Don't wait for me, you guys eat first."

He slung his medicine kit over his shoulder and was about to leave when Rui Rui and Xiao Ming ran over.

"Daddy, can we go with you to see the birth of a calf?" Rui Rui's eyes sparkled.

"This time won't work. It'll be dark tonight, and we might have to stay up all night."

Chen Ling patted her son's head: "I'll take you to see when the livestock give birth during the day. Stay home and help your grandparents look after your younger siblings, and listen to your mother."

Xiao Ming was a little disappointed, but still nodded obediently: "Then Uncle, come back soon."

"it is good."

Chen Ling walked out of the courtyard, mounted his little blue horse, and rode away.

It must be said that with Chen Ling around, the village's livestock production did indeed get through this period safely.

Calves and foals were born one after another, perfectly healthy.

Newborn babies are just so adorable.

After delivering a baby, Chen Ling would stay for a long time before returning home.

……

The next morning, right after breakfast, the village loudspeaker blared.

Wang Laishun announced over the loudspeaker that the keel excavated during road construction had been identified.

It is undoubtedly a dinosaur fossil.

It has already been reported up the chain of command. This matches Chen Ling's guess.

His judgment was correct.

So it's not entirely unexpected.

However...

Chen Ling remained very calm.

The village was in an uproar.

Dinosaurs are dragons too, and this guy actually has dragon bones.

And so, a ridiculous conclusion emerged...

A dragon once appeared in Chenwangzhuang!

Damn it.

Chen Ling burst out laughing after hearing this, not knowing how to explain what a dinosaur was.

However, before the shock brought by the "dragon bone" had subsided, an even more explosive piece of news emerged in the afternoon.

The news came from Donggang, the easternmost point of the reservoir.

The roadbed construction over there was slightly off-center because it had to avoid a suspected fossil area.

When he shoveled the first stone, he unearthed a blue brick!

These aren't ordinary bricks; they're the old-fashioned, heavy, large blue bricks.

Dark red clay seeped into the cracks between the bricks.

Digging further down, a corner of a neatly constructed brick archway was revealed.

When something like this happens, those who know, know.

"A tomb! It's an ancient tomb!"

The construction worker was so frightened that he dropped his shovel and scrambled to report it.

This caused quite a stir in Chenwangzhuang.

"Donggang! It really is Donggang!"

The old man in the village was so excited that his beard trembled.

"As the old saying goes, there's an ancient tomb in Donggang! Why was that Taoist temple built there before? It was to suppress the feng shui!"

"My God, have we really found an ancient tomb? Could it really be the tomb of Liu Xiu?"

Some people immediately thought of the most widely circulated legend.

"Let's go! Let's go take a look!"

"Quick! Call Fugui!"

The crowd surged toward Donggang.

Chen Ling also led the children and followed the crowd in that direction.

On the way, he saw the people testing dinosaur fossils in the distance, hurrying towards Donggang with their equipment.

The Donggang construction site is now packed with people.

Villagers from the surrounding area flocked to the scene, along with tourists from other places who were originally fishing and playing at the reservoir.

It was surrounded by layers upon layers of people, completely impenetrable.

The cordon has been set up.

But that couldn't stop people's curious gazes and buzzing discussions.

Taking advantage of his height and strength, Chen Ling protected Zhao Dahai and several children as they squeezed to the front.

On the newly excavated sidewall of the roadbed, a dark hole was indeed visible.

The edges of the opening are lined with neat blue bricks.

A small section of the vaulted ceiling collapsed, revealing the deep, dark space inside.

A faint, damp, earthy smell wafted out.

Several experts from the provinces shone their flashlights inside and discussed the matter in hushed tones.

People from the county public security bureau also arrived.

Efforts are underway to maintain order.

"Make way! Let the experts work!"

The police officers shouted loudly.

"It really is a tomb! Look at those bricks, only the older generation used these kinds of bricks!"

"Could it really be Liu Xiu's sword and golden seal?"

"Dream on! How could an emperor's tomb be so small and dilapidated? Look at this entrance, it's hard to even squeeze in. It's at most the tomb of a landlord."

"That's not necessarily true. What if Liu Xiu just buried it carelessly when he was fleeing?"

"Forget it, even if he's fleeing, he's still an emperor. A starved camel is still bigger than a horse!"

The onlookers paid no attention to what the experts were discussing and chatted enthusiastically on their own.

All sorts of bizarre speculations are flying around.

This made Chen Ling smile.

At this moment, someone else spotted Chen Ling and quickly explained the situation.

"Mr. Chen, the situation is a bit complicated."

"Based on the tomb's structure and the characteristics of its blue bricks, it is preliminarily judged to be a tomb from the late Ming to early Qing dynasty. But what's strange is..."

"Our initial investigation suggests that there are signs of recent human disturbance inside the tomb, rather than a natural collapse."

"Moreover, we found this near the entrance to the tomb."

The survey team member was an old man in a Zhongshan suit. He opened his palm, revealing a small piece of copper wire that had oxidized and turned black.

There were also a few extremely thin, almost shattered pieces of white plastic.

Chen Ling was surprised: "Was this left behind by tomb raiders?"

"Very likely."

"And it won't be long, probably in the next few years."

"We are concerned that the interior of the tomb has been damaged and that a rescue excavation must be carried out as soon as possible."

"We also need manpower for the dinosaur fossil site, and now we've discovered an ancient tomb that appears to have been looted. We're severely understaffed."

"We have already urgently requested assistance from the provincial authorities."

"Before the provincial support team arrives, we hope the village can help protect the site and prevent anyone from approaching, especially at night."

"no problem!"

Beside Chen Ling, Wang Laishun patted his chest and said, "I'll take care of this. I'll organize the militia to take turns on duty, guarding the area day and night! We won't let a single fly get in and cause any trouble!"

Dinosaur fossils!

Ancient tomb!

These two words held unparalleled appeal in the countryside during the 1990s.

Leaders from the county and city came in waves.

The reporter arrived carrying a camera.

More people from other places, and even curious people from the city and the provincial capital, flocked to the scene after hearing the news.

At the entrance of Chenwangzhuang village, by the reservoir, and near the Donggang construction site, crowds of people and excited discussions could be seen everywhere.

Stalls selling tea, boiled eggs, and wild mountain produce along the asphalt roadside suddenly sprang up, and business was booming.

Several families in the village with spare rooms simply started a temporary inn business again.

Although the conditions were basic, the large number of people meant that the rooms were packed full.

Wang Cunye and Gao Xiulan also joined in the fun and set up a stall.

It's mainly for playing with kids; we set up a beef soup stall to pass the time.

I now have a clear understanding of what happened at that ancient tomb.

Chen Ling knew there probably wasn't any treasure inside.

I won't pay any more attention to this.

I rode the little blue horse to the forest farm.

In the quarantine area, two Bengal tigers, Raja and Maya, have been placed in the large enclosure.

They are cautiously and curiously familiarizing themselves with the new environment.

Raja surveyed the area from a high vantage point on a protruding rock, while Maya carefully sniffed the bushes.

Charles and Anderson stood in the observation hut outside the fence, taking notes in their notebooks.

"Chen! You've come!"

Anderson waved enthusiastically: "Look, they're adapting quickly. Raja is a competent 'king,' always protecting the Maya."

Chen Ling observed them for a while and nodded: "They're in good condition. Starting tomorrow, I'll bring Afu and Ashou over occasionally to walk around outside the enclosure and let them get used to each other's scents." (End of Chapter)