My 1995 Small Farm.

"That's not."

As the lynx ate, it said, "With Afu and Ashou's genes combined with the ferocity of a Bengal tiger, what kind of offspring would they produce? Wouldn't they be the king of tigers? A super tiger?"

"It's not even close to being done yet."

Chen Ling shook his head with a smile: "Afu doesn't even look at Raja, but Maya and Ashou are more interesting. However, this depends on fate, and you can't force it."

"Does Afu have such high standards?" Wang Cunye asked curiously.

"you do not say."

Chen Ling sighed with a smile: "Dad, you don't know, that day, Raja was growling and pacing around on the fence, trying to make his presence known. But Afu just glanced at it and then lay down to doze off, not even giving it a proper look."

The crowd burst into laughter.

Zhao Dahai said happily, "What do you call this? This shows that our Ms. Afu has good taste. She chooses husbands who are pleasing to the eye, and she can't just throw herself at any male tiger."

"Then how did Ah Shou fall for the tigress?" Wang Susu asked.

"Ah Shou is even more robust."

Chen Ling said, "The two tigers sniffed each other across the fence for a long time. Maya even moved closer to Ashou with her tail held high. Her meaning couldn't be clearer."

"Yes, yes, with our Ah Shou's physique and the naturally beautiful appearance of the South China tiger, he is an absolutely handsome young man."

"Sigh, we need to observe them for a few more days and let them get used to it."

Chen Ling picked up a piece of food and said, "Charles said we should proceed gradually, first letting them get used to the smell and movements through the fence, and if they behave steadily, then we can consider putting them in a fenced enclosure to interact with them."

"How long will that take? Uncle, I want to hold the little tiger cubs and let them give birth quickly," Xiao Ming asked, looking up at his face.

"It was a week faster, or half a month slower."

Chen Ling patted his head: "The tiger matter can't be rushed."

"You can't rush it, you can't rush it."

Rui Rui mimicked Chen Ling's tone and nodded like a little adult: "We have to slowly build up our relationship, just like with Mom and Dad, hee hee."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Wang Susu's face flushed red, and she gently patted Rui Rui's back: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"I'm not making this up."

Rui Rui looked completely innocent: "Grandpa said that Mom and Dad got along better and better because they cultivated a good relationship."

Wang Cunye was drinking when he heard this and almost choked. He waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I didn't say that, don't blame me."

Gao Xiulan laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight: "Well, now you've been exposed."

Chen Ling chuckled and patted Rui Rui's head: "Alright, you know quite a lot, kid."

Just as they were laughing, Wang Laishun's shout came from outside the courtyard gate, followed by hurried footsteps.

"Wealth and honor! Is wealth and honor here?"

Chen Ling put down her bowl and stood up: "Fifth Uncle, what's wrong?"

Wang Laishun rushed in, covered in sweat but with a smile on his face: "Great news! Great news! CCTV is here again! They want to interview our village!"

"CCTV?" Everyone was stunned.

"Yes! CCTV!"

Wang Laishun excitedly shouted, "Someone from the county just came over. They said the call was transferred from the province to the city and then to our county. They'll be here the day after tomorrow afternoon. They want to do a special program about our Chenwangzhuang!"

"We need to photograph dinosaur fossils, ancient tombs, and even the birds in the reservoir!"

"Oh my!" Liang Hongyu exclaimed happily, "I knew it! With such a big commotion, it was bound to be on TV. To be honest, only going on CCTV would make it a real TV appearance!"

"Of course!"

Wang Laishun grinned foolishly: "Last time CCTV came, the villagers made a lot of money!"

Zhao Dahai leaned on Chen Ling's shoulder and said, "Fugui, you're going to be famous again. That female celebrity might come over here because she smells you."

"Don't talk nonsense, you can't just say things like that."

Chen Ling quickly waved his hand: "Let them take pictures of ancient tombs, dinosaurs, and birds, not me."

"That won't work."

Wang Laishun said, "You are the backbone of our village. If we don't film you, who will we film? The big leaders specifically asked you to be interviewed!"

Chen Ling sighed, "Fifth Uncle, I'm not good with words, I don't know how to say polite things..."

"Are you bad with words?"

Qin Rong laughed out loud: "Fugui, don't be modest. You speak so eloquently, you're better at talking than those officials."

Everyone echoed this sentiment.

Chen Ling had no choice but to nod: "Okay, okay, I'll cooperate, but don't make me wear formal attire, I can't stand that."

"Definitely, this outfit suits you perfectly!"

Wang Laishun left with a smile, adding before he left, "Don't go far these next few days, everyone's here for you!"

……

Wang Laishun left.

The group continued eating, drinking, and chatting.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Lihua took the initiative to say, "Ah Ling, I keep having new ideas popping into my head lately."

"Look, your farm now has so many wild animals: tigers, leopards, Tibetan mastiffs, as well as flocks of geese and swans, white cattle, blue horses, eagles and falcons, and other amazing creatures."

"Why don't you just get your 'private wildlife park' up and running as soon as possible!"

"We're just starting out, so it doesn't need to be big. Don't think about making it a harmonious forest zoo, the kind of place where you go into the mountains."

"Initially, we built a few sightseeing trails and a feeding experience area in this area, or the forest farm, or the flat mountains and forests of Donggang or Laohewan."

"Think about it, how many times in their lives have people from all over the country, especially city dwellers, seen a real tiger? Let alone up close."

"If this business is established, it will not only increase our income, but it will also make it easier and more standardized for us to breed other animals and enrich our species. Everything will be out in the open!"

"Maybe we can even get you a lion from Africa..."

Upon hearing this, Lynx immediately perked up: "Brother Hua is absolutely right! I mentioned this to Fugui before, but he kept saying that the time wasn't right and he wanted to wait a bit longer to make things more perfect."

"Now look, dinosaur fossils have been unearthed, ancient tombs have been excavated, and even foreign tigers have come by plane."

"Now that CCTV is coming, isn't this a perfect storm of favorable timing, location, and people?"

Zhao Dahai also said, "Yes, everything is ready. Now that Chenwangzhuang's reputation is growing, building a zoo is a move that can maintain its reputation, and the benefits outweigh the drawbacks."

Chen Ling listened to these words from the side, and he was also making plans in his mind.

He had been thinking about opening a wildlife park for a long time.

The original plan was to have two types of zoos.

Private and tourist-oriented, with a more comprehensive approach.

After all, with the spiritual water of the cave in his hands, the animals he raised were all exceptionally magnificent.

It would indeed be a waste to just stay at home and entertain yourself.

Moreover, as Afu and Ashou get older, there might be tiger cubs born in the future, and the farm alone is indeed not enough space for them to operate.

But running a zoo.

There are quite a few tricks to this.

Approval procedures, safety facilities, tourist management, disease prevention and control...

None of these are trivial matters.

Especially the issue of safety.

Tigers aren't gentle big cats. Ah Fu and Ah Shou are obedient and well-behaved, but with more people around, their behavior can't be guaranteed.

"In my opinion, we shouldn't rush this matter."

Chen Ling shook his head and said, "A zoo can't just be opened by putting up a few fences. First, it needs to be approved by several departments, including forestry, public security, and tourism. The procedures are very complicated."

"Of course, Professor Han and his team, whether they apply in Hong Kong or even in my own name, shouldn't have too much of a problem. It just takes time to wait."

"Furthermore, safety facilities must meet the standards. Even if we feel at ease with them, we must adhere to the highest standards. We cannot gamble with human lives, even if many tourists lack manners."

He looked at Zhang Lihua and Lynx: "If you two are really interested, you can help me find out how private wildlife parks are run overseas. Especially Brother Hua, you have a lot of connections in Hong Kong, see if there are any mature operating models we can learn from."

"As for me, I'll finish up this year's business first, take good care of the tigers, leopards, eagles and falcons, and make sure everything goes smoothly before considering opening up."

"Okay! I'll do as you say!"

Zhang Lihua readily agreed, "I'll handle the overseas zoo arrangements and get a clear understanding of the operational plan. I'll put together a detailed proposal for you later."

Lynx nodded, "Fugui is very thoughtful; we were just full of enthusiasm."

Everyone chatted and laughed, creating a lively atmosphere.

By the time we finished our meal, the sun was already setting.

Chen Ling glanced at his watch, stood up, and said, "Alright, we've eaten and drunk our fill, time to get back to work. This afternoon, I'll take Tiger for a walk again. Hua Ge, you can come along too, and while you're at it, change the dressings on your Tibetan Mastiffs again."

"okay!"

Zhang Lihua and Lynx immediately got up and followed Chen Ling outside.

Zhao Dahai wanted to go too, but Chen Ling stopped him: "Brother Dahai, you shouldn't go. There are a lot of leaders in Donggang. You're a current official, so it's better for you to make your mark and build rapport there. That way, if the archaeological team needs any coordination, it'll be easier for you to step in."

This is mainly due to Zhao Dahai's second pregnancy.

"Too."

Zhao Dahai scratched his head. "Alright, I'll go take a look around Donggang. I'll let you know if there's any news."

The group split up and acted separately.

Chen Ling, along with Zhang Lihua, Shanmao, and several farm helpers, drove a tractor straight to the forest farm's quarantine area.

Upon arrival, Charles and Anderson were already waiting in the observation room.

"Chen, you've finally arrived. I have something to tell you," Charles greeted him.

"What is it? Tell me."

Charles glanced at Afu and Ashou lying in the yard and said, "About Raja and Maya. This afternoon, we observed their interaction again. There was a very interesting phenomenon."

“Maya started approaching the fence and looking in the direction of your village. We guess it was looking for Ashou.”

"Oh?"

Chen Ling became interested.

Although he had confidence in the tigers he raised.

But he is so charming and attractive to the opposite sex.

That's why he's so popular with tigresses.

Chen Ling still felt a sense of pride and satisfaction, like an old father.

Anderson chimed in, "And Raja's condition has changed. It's no longer as agitated as before, but has become... well, how should I put it, somewhat frustrated. We suspect that it has realized it can't 'pursue' Afo and has given up."

Chen Ling was stunned again. Goodness, there was another twist.

It was a tiger raised in captivity after all.

No wild tiger has the patience.

So you're not going to pursue it anymore?
"So what you mean is?"

Charles said seriously, "We were thinking, could we try to let Ah Shou and Maya have a closer encounter?"

"Of course, it doesn't mean that we put them together in one cage. It means that we put them in a space with isolation but passageways, so that they can smell each other, observe each other, and even try to interact through the fence."

Upon hearing the suggestion, Chen Ling thought for a moment and said, "Hmm, we can give it a try. But you should be prepared. It's Ah Shou's first time, and he has no experience. If he's uncomfortable and a fight breaks out, Maya might get hurt."

"Mr. Chen, please rest assured!"

Charles nodded repeatedly. “We have designed a transitional enclosure with two areas and a switchable passageway in the middle. If they show aggression, the passageway will be closed immediately.”

Chen Ling said, "Alright, then I'll take Ah Shou there."

Anderson immediately exclaimed excitedly, "That's fantastic! Chen, you don't know, if this succeeds, it will be the first attempt at cross-border breeding of South China tigers and Bengal tigers! It's historic!"

Chen Ling shook his head: "Don't raise your voice too high, take it slow. When it comes to the tigers, we have to listen to the tigers themselves and follow their own wishes."

Charles smiled and nodded: "Yes, yes, we'll listen to the tiger."

Beside them, Zhang Lihua and Shanmao just laughed along.

In matters like this, only Chen Ling has the right to speak and make the decisions.

They wouldn't dare to talk nonsense.

Afu and Ashou are Chen Ling's darlings.

Chen Ling turned around and waved to Ah Shou, who obediently came to Chen Ling's side with clear eyes.

Big Head affectionately touched Chen Ling's palm.

Charles looked enviously at the obedient tiger beside Chen Ling.

Then he pointed to a newly built temporary cage not far away.

"There are two areas connected by a passageway, and the passageway door can be remotely controlled. In case of any emergency, the areas can be separated in a second."

Chen Ling nodded.

Then he looked at Raja and Maya inside the fence.

Raja lay listlessly on a rock, barely lifting his eyelids when Chen Ling arrived.

Maya stood by the fence, looking at Ashou with expectant, watery eyes, occasionally letting out a low growl.

"They really are looking for Ah Shou." Chen Ling smiled.

He looked at Ah Shou beside him.

As soon as Ashou approached the quarantine area, Maya became even more excited, pacing back and forth inside the fence and making low calls.

Ah Shou also stopped and pricked up his ears, looking in the direction of Maya.

"This is really going to be interesting! We got along well last time, and I'm really looking forward to it this time!" Lynx said excitedly.

Chen Ling patted Ah Shou's head: "Then go ahead and chat with that young girl."

Ashou seemed to understand, and walked steadily toward the transition cage.

Charles opened a door on one side, and Ah Shou went inside.

It stood in its cage, looking at Maya through the bars, its tail swaying gently.

Maya became even more excited and almost threw herself onto the fence.

Anderson quickly opened the other door, and Maya darted inside, standing face to face with Ashou through the fence in the middle.

The two tigers sniffed each other through the fence, making low growling sounds in their throats.

There was no aggression, no tension, only the tigress's desire and impatience.

"That's fantastic!" Charles exclaimed, his voice trembling with excitement.

Maya tentatively stretched out her paw and touched Ah Shou's front leg through the fence.

Ah Shou lowered his head and sniffed, but instead of moving away, he rubbed his head against the fence.

That posture clearly indicated an attempt to get even closer. (End of Chapter)