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After Ashou gave a positive response.

Maya's actions became increasingly daring.

It pressed its entire face against the barbed wire, making a "whooshing" sound in its throat, its eyes watery and full of longing.

Its tail also rose high and swayed from side to side, completely different from the exaggerated tail it usually displayed during demonstrations.

A-Shou was clearly taken aback when he saw this.

It turned its head and glanced at Chen Ling, its eyes seeming to ask: What's going on here?
Chen Ling chuckled and patted its bewildered head: "Why are you looking at me? That girl is interested in you, so you decide what to do."

Whether Ah Shou understood or not is unknown, but it did turn around and take two steps toward the fence.

With just these two steps, Maya was so excited that she spun around on the spot.

Then he turned around, took a few steps in the cage, and looked back at Ah Shou.

That posture was exactly like the way village girls would shyly peek at young men when they went on blind dates.

"Oh my, oh my, this tigress is so sexy!"

The lynx exclaimed excitedly, "Did you guys see that? Its eyes are like hooks!"

Charles quickly jotted down notes: "The female takes the initiative to display, and the male responds; this is a very good sign."

Ah Shou moved closer, face to face with Maya through the iron fence.

The noses of the two tigers almost touched.

Even the breath they exhaled seemed to become scorching hot.

It gives the impression that a 'tiger movie' is about to be staged.

really.

Maya stuck out her tongue and licked Ah Shou's nose.

Ah Shou's ears instantly turned in a different direction, and the tip of his tail twitched slightly.

But they did not dodge it.

"Damn, they're kissing already!" Lynx chuckled lewdly.

Zhang Lihua grabbed him: "Keep your voice down, don't startle them."

Anderson's camera shutter clicked incessantly: "So beautiful! This scene is absolutely stunning!"

Chen Ling didn't say anything, just stood there watching.

Ah Shou was raised by him, from a six-month-old baby to the mountain he is today.

It had hunted wild boars and fought wolf packs, but it had never experienced anything like this.

Now it stands there, facing a tigress that is showing it kindness, and the tiger is completely bewildered.

Though confused, his body language betrayed him.

The biological instinct to reproduce is aroused.

Its tail began to wag, no longer the usual lazy flick, but a rhythmic, gentle sway.

It seemed to be a response to Maya's tail movement.

It's like exchanging secret codes.

At the same time, Ashou lowered its big head and nudged itself through the gap in the fence, trying to get closer to Maya.

Maya responded immediately.

With its two front paws gripping the fence, it rubbed against Ah Shou's face, making a constant "whooshing" sound in its throat.

"My God, Ah Shou responded to Maya..."

"This is a very typical courtship interaction! Faced with Maya's initiative in showing affection, Ashou showed obvious interest!"

"Then what are we waiting for?"

The lynx couldn't wait any longer: "Let them in!"

Charles looked at Chen Ling.

Chen Ling stared at the two tigers for a few seconds; he knew Ah Shou's condition very well.

Curious, but not anxious.

Excited, but not out of control.

Needless to say, the Maya people were so eager to tear through the fence and squeeze through.

"Open the door."

Charles immediately raised the pulley winch.

The middle isolation door clicked open slowly.

Maya darted through in a flash.

Seeing this, the helpers at the forest farm chuckled and muttered, "With this kind of attitude, they can't wait to let Ah Shou ride on his back. Why bother with the cage? There's no way they'll fight. If there's going to be a fight, it'll be demons fighting."

The crowd chuckled after hearing this.

I had previously thought that if the two cats, each weighing several hundred pounds, were to fight, the situation would be difficult to manage.

But given the current situation, it's clear that a fight is not going to happen.

Needless to say.

Maya crawled out of the cage and rushed to Ah Shou without stopping.

Like a large cat in heat, alluring and seductive, she rubbed against Ah Shou.

It even buried its head under Ah Shou's neck and pressed its forehead against Ah Shou's chin.

The tiger pressed its body against Ah Shou's front legs, hanging its entire body on Ah Shou.

Ah Shou lowered his head, sniffed its head, then its neck, and then stuck out his tongue to lick its ears.

So affectionate.

Ah Shou also learned it by following his biological instincts, without being taught.

"Good, good, good. In your old Chinese terms, this is mutual affection. I really look forward to seeing how things develop..."

Charles clapped excitedly.

Inside the cage.

Maya shuddered and swayed after being licked by Ashou, collapsing right in front of him.

Lying on its back with its four paws in the air, exposing its soft belly, its two front paws curled up against its chest, it stares longingly at Ah Shou.

Lynx gasped, "Holy crap, this tigress knows a lot! She's already started flirting and seducing me!"

Zhang Lihua suppressed a laugh: "You put it bluntly, it's just their innate instinct."

Ah Shou circled around Maya, sniffed its belly, and then gently nudged Maya's front leg with his front paw.

Maya rolled over and lay down, her hind legs slightly bent and her tail swung to the side.

Ashou put his front legs on Maya's back.

then……

It's gone.

"Why aren't you moving?" the lynx asked anxiously.

Chen Ling raised her hand to stop him from speaking.

He knew better than anyone that his Ah Shou was still a virgin.

Young boys act entirely on instinct.

Reaching this point is already quite an achievement.

If you have talent, you can figure it out on your own.

If you don't have talent.

They couldn't find the right way in.

Then we'll just have to find another time and try a few more times.

Surprisingly.

Ashou is a gifted person.

A few seconds later, Ah Shou's hind legs began to move.

The whole process was very quick, taking only about ten seconds.

Maya let out a low growl, her voice tinged with pain, but more so with something else.

After Ashou finished, he got off its back and took two steps back.

Maya rolled over, growled at Ashou, and slapped him across the face with her front paws.

Ah Shou dodged backward and didn't retaliate.

"It's starting! It's starting!"

Anderson nervously held up his camera: "This is a natural reaction after mating. The tigress will attack the male. Let's see how Ah Shou handles it!"

Ashou dodged the first attack, but Maya pounced on him again.

Ah Shou continued to hide, circled around behind a wooden stake, and poked half his head out to look at Maya.

That posture was exactly the same as Xiao Tiedan's when he hid from Chen Ling after making a mistake at home.

Maya chased it for two laps, then suddenly stopped.

It stood there catching its breath for a few moments, then slowly walked towards Ah Shou.

Ah Shou stopped dodging. Maya walked up to it and nuzzled its neck with her head.

The two tigers lay down side by side, and Maya rested her head on Ah Shou's front legs. Ah Shou licked the back of its head.

"call--"

Charles let out a long sigh and leaned back in his chair: "Perfect! It went more smoothly than expected! Maya attacked, and Ashou dodged but didn't retaliate—that's typical behavior for male tigers during the breeding season! They've established a preliminary pair bond!"

Chen Ling frowned, looking somewhat sullen.

According to his wishes.

When faced with the provocation of a tigress like Maya, Ah Shou should have slapped her back and subdued her.

Ah Shou is so majestic and powerful.

How could I let a tigress who has never taken any spiritual substances provoke and provoke me?

Seeing him like this, Lynx couldn't help but laugh: "Fugui, you're just like a father-in-law, you can't stand seeing your son being resisted by your daughter-in-law at all."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling shook his head and chuckled, "Your analogy is quite apt."

Indeed, he just can't stand seeing his pet suffer.

The tigress was clearly the one who took the initiative.

How can they accuse someone after mating?

What's the difference between this and being heartless like pulling out your...thing?

"Oh dear, it's just a matter between the young couple. Even Ah Shou doesn't say anything, so why are you saying anything?" Mountain Cat teased Chen Ling.

"Mr. Chen, don't worry, this is just normal behavior between partners."

Charles laughed and said, "According to our observation records, tigers mate dozens or even hundreds of times a day during their mating season, which lasts for three to five days."

"Their playful fighting is all flirting, an act to arouse the affection of their mates."

"Mating has already been completed once. If all goes well, and mating continues for three or four days, Maya will successfully conceive."

"How long does it take to get pregnant?" Zhang Lihua asked.

"About 105 days."

Charles explained, "That's about three to four months. If conception is successful, we could welcome our first batch of South China tiger and Bengal tiger cubs next spring!"

"A half-tiger!"

The lynx clicked its tongue: "What would they look like? Could they inherit Ah Shou's large physique and the ferocity of a Bengal tiger like Maya? Would they really end up with a litter of super tigers?"

Looking at the two tigers standing side by side, Chen Ling couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

With Ah Shou's bloodline combined with Mayan genes, their offspring might actually produce a litter of "super tigers."

"Mr. Chen."

Charles walked up to him and said seriously, "If Maya successfully conceives, it will be one of the most important achievements since the establishment of our conservation center."

"The genetic diversity of the South China tiger population has always been a challenge. This cross-subspecies breeding may bring new ideas to the entire conservation work."

Chen Ling nodded: "Let nature take its course. It would be best if you could get pregnant, but don't force it if you can't."

That's what he said, but he was already thinking: if there really are tiger cubs, he would have to prepare the birthing room in advance so that the mother tiger wouldn't be disturbed when giving birth.

Over there, Ah Shou and Maya lay down for a while, then stood up again.

Maya extended an invitation once again.

This time, Ashou was much more skilled.

Outside the fence, some people were checking their watches, while others were silently counting.

After the two tigers separated again, the lynx asked, "How long will it take this time?"

"Seventeen seconds," Zhang Lihua announced precisely.

"It took two seconds longer than last time."

Anderson took careful notes: "Shou has a strong learning ability, even stronger than that of the average male tiger."

The crowd chuckled quietly.

Over the next hour or so, Ah Shou and Maya mated seven or eight more times.

Maya would give a symbolic two bites after each time, but each time it became more and more perfunctory.

The last time, it simply couldn't be bothered to chase after him. After it was done, it just lay down on the spot, its tail draped over Ah Shou.

Seeing this, the lynx said, "You see, Fugui? This tigress is just flirting symbolically; she's actually still the one in charge, Shou."

Chen Ling was both amused and exasperated.

He glanced at the sky and said, "Alright, that's enough for today. Let Ah Shou go back and rest. We'll continue tomorrow."

Charles nodded: "We will monitor and record 24 hours a day. If this continues for three to five days, the chances of conception will be very high."

Chen Lingchong whistled at Ah Shou.

Ah Shou raised his head, looked at Chen Ling, then looked down at Maya. After hesitating for a moment, he stood up and walked towards the door.

Maya immediately followed, using her head to push against its hind legs, preventing it from moving.

Ah Shou turned around and licked its face, and Maya finally let go.

As soon as Ashou stepped out of the temporary cage, Maya lay by the fence, gazing at him longingly, letting out a low whimper.

"This tigress is quite clingy..."

Seeing this, Lynx said, "The young couple is getting intimate right now, why don't we let Ah Shou stay a little longer?"

Chen Ling shook his head and refused: "The first time is enough. A slow and steady approach is better than a long-term one. They will eventually separate."

It wasn't that he was heartless, but the farm couldn't accept other tigers.

Especially those who are already adults.

On the way back, Ashou was clearly distracted.

He would take a few steps and then look back at the direction of the quarantine area, his ears constantly turned back to listen for any sounds from that area.

"Look at how useless he is."

Chen Ling chuckled and scolded, then patted its big head, "Alright, I'll bring you again tomorrow."

Ah Shou rubbed his hand, and his emotions calmed down a bit.

Afu, standing beside Chen Ling, remained uninterested in the female tiger.

After Ashou and Maya finished mating, it still did nothing, just tilting its head back, looking around at the birds and small animals in the forest, sniffing around.

Her big eyes were clear and innocent.

This is its most common state when it's around Chen Ling.

It's so relaxed and carefree, like a cute giant cat, it's really endearing.

"Ah Ling, don't go yet. Let's go to the dog farm first. Change the medicine for my mastiffs. They trust you the most right now."

At this moment, Zhang Lihua caught up and shouted.

Chen Ling nodded upon hearing this, recalling the condition of Zhang Lihua's Tibetan mastiffs, which were actually recovering gradually.

However, medication helps him recover faster.

"Okay, let's go change the dog's dressing first, and then go home."

So the group turned around and headed back towards the dog farm.

On the way, Lynx was still savoring the scene: "That kid, Ah Shou, he usually seems a bit slow, but he's pretty fierce when it matters. It's just that his first time was a little short, a bit embarrassing."

"Your first time lasted quite a while?"

Chen Ling glanced at him, unable to bear seeing her Ah Shou being ridiculed.

The lynx scratched its head and chuckled.

Upon arriving at the dog farm, several Tibetan mastiffs were resting in the isolated kennels.

The Lion King was the first to notice the commotion. He stood up, walked to the fence, gently wagged his tail, and looked at Chen Ling with a tender gaze.

"Hey, Lion King is treating you better than Brother Hua now," Lynx joked.

Zhang Lihua wasn't jealous at all, and said with a smile, "He's my savior, it's only right."

Chen Ling opened the gate, went inside, and knelt down to examine the lion's skin.

The redness and swelling have mostly subsided, and the broken skin has scabbed over. Some of the scabs have started to fall off, revealing the tender new skin underneath.

"The recovery is going well."

Chen Ling patted the Lion King's head: "Give it another injection today, and start reducing the dosage tomorrow."

The lion king lay obediently, letting Chen Ling inject him, and even stuck out its tongue to lick his hand.

The Queen Lion was much better; her mental state had clearly improved. When she saw Chen Ling come in, she took the initiative to come over and rub against his leg.

The other four young Tibetan mastiffs, whose skin conditions were not severe to begin with, have basically recovered after a few days of treatment, and their stubble is starting to grow back.

"At this rate, we'll be able to meet people in a few days."

Chen Ling said to Zhang Lihua, "We'll let them gradually get to know the other dogs in the kennel and adapt to the environment, or I can take them for a walk in the mountains."

Skin diseases often require achieving harmony with the local flora.

That way, you can recover better.

This is what is often referred to as getting close to nature. Running around in the mountains and fields, rolling around a few times, and playing around for a while will help you integrate into the environment more quickly.

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say, A-Ling."

Zhang Lihua smiled and said, "Right now, my biggest hope is to breed even better and more outstanding dogs. Everything else is up to you." (End of Chapter)