My 1995 Small Farm.

Just as Chen Ling cursed under his breath, a familiar voice came from the other side of the lake.

"Is that Brother Fugui inside? That tiger you brought is really scary. Can you come out and say something first?"

"Hmm? The police are here."

Chen Ling picked up his son and said to Lynx, "Let's go out and see. I guess someone called the police."

Then, they led Afu and Ashou around to the path on the other side of the lake.

In addition to the county police vehicle, there were two other vehicles belonging to people from out of town.

Captain Li Weiguo was talking to them.

Seeing Chen Ling and his group come out with two tigers, he was startled and hurriedly tried to hide in the car: "Brother, didn't I tell you to come out by yourself first... You've made a scene too scary. People are saying that your tigers eat people, and many have gone to the police station to report it."

"Huh? Cannibalism?"

Chen Ling said speechlessly, "These tigers are the same two little tigers we filmed in the TV series last time. They're not even a year old yet, how could they be eating people?"

"He wouldn't eat properly at the zoo and was always causing trouble, so I brought him home to figure out how to discipline him."

Lynx added from the side, "Fugui has already been contacted and has official approval. He will also receive funding later... which means that he won't have to spend his own money to feed the tigers when he raises them; someone will take care of it."

There will probably be news about this in a while; just wait and we'll see.

Li Weiguo and the others were completely dumbfounded.

He paused for a moment before realizing what he meant: "Wow, bro, you've become this amazing! Raising tigers is one thing, but they even approve funding for it."

Now, when people see Chen Ling with a tiger, they all say that Chen Ling is rich and they don't know how much money he spent to buy the tiger.

The tiger guarded his house.

Anyone who provokes him will be devoured by a tiger.

Many people who saw Chen Ling release the tiger to drag that idiot in the forest farm rode their bikes to the police station to report the case.

They called Chen Ling a devil and a tyrant.

They're quick to unleash tigers to eat people.

After expressing his feelings, Li Weiguo still felt a little uneasy: "Brother, tell me the truth, is that tiger really alright?"

"It's okay, can't you see I'm still holding the baby?"

Chen Ling smiled, then put Rui Rui on Ashou's back. "Look, what could possibly happen? This is a tiger from the zoo, not a wild tiger. It's very well-behaved."

He said this because he had given orders to Afu and Ashou not to hurt people.

Just like we did with Heiwa and Xiaojin, we gradually instilled in them the ability to control their temper.

They are usually mild-mannered and harmless, but will only act when necessary.

When Li Weiguo saw this, he noticed that the two tigers were very gentle with the little boy. They lay down on the ground and let Rui Rui sit on them to play. A Fu would also occasionally squint his eyes and stretch out his front paws to scratch Rui Rui.

Not only did it retract its claws, but it also used gentle force.

Li Weiguo immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

I think the two tigers look no different from the cats I keep at home, and they even take care of babies.

The city dwellers who came with them in the police car were even more surprised.

Their eyes gleamed with curiosity as they whispered amongst themselves.

Li Weiguo then boldly walked up to the tiger, glanced at it, and whispered to Chen Ling, "Besides the tiger, there's also someone who reported you for trying to injure people with guns. Didn't they start confiscating guns these past two years?"

However, in the mountains here, most people turn a blind eye. They know that many people have guns hidden in their homes, but they don't force anyone to confiscate them. But even if they don't confiscate them, you can't use them to cause trouble.

"A few years ago, there was such a big mess. If this person spread the word that you guys used guns during the fight, it would be difficult for us to handle."

"I understand, we just encountered an unreasonable person and used this to scare them."

Chen Ling nodded quickly and said.

The lynx also said, "We know the weight, so we put them up towards the sky, not towards people."

Li Weiguo knew Chen Ling's special status. They were allowed to carry guns, but after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the principle of putting people first was implemented. Allowing you to carry a gun meant you were allowed to hunt, not to hurt people. You still had to abide by the law.

Therefore, a reminder is necessary.

Chen Ling understood that he just wanted a peaceful life and would never offend anyone unless they offended him.

"The way you guys live is so enviable..."

Li Weiguo smiled and said, "There are a lot of younger guys in our team. They used to be wolf hunters, but they're not as good as you guys... Last year, I said I wanted to go hunting in the mountains with you guys, have some fun, and practice my marksmanship."

“Sure, that’s easy. Come with us into the mountains whenever you have time this year.”

Chen Ling laughed and said, "It just so happens that the tigers can stay here for quite a while this autumn. We'll bring them back every now and then, and we'll take them hunting."

"Oh, this is good, this is good."

Li Weiguo's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands, exclaiming, "That makes me want to go too!"

"Haha, come on, there are plenty of wild things in the mountains this year, they can withstand our attack."

Chen Ling became very excited when she talked about this.

"By the way, Brother Weiguo, what's the situation with Wang Chunyuan from our village? Wasn't he arrested for tomb raiding? How come he's out so quickly? And he still has the energy to prey on other people's young wives?"

"Well... brother, I advise you not to inquire about this yet. This case isn't that simple..."

Just think about it, they even have mining explosives; they must be a ruthless bunch.

To put it bluntly, Wang Chunyuan was a minor character. People like him were easy targets for the tomb raiders wherever they went.

Just like the traitors of the past, they first led the way, and later developed into their informants and backup lines in various places.

Li Weiguo sighed: "So the higher-ups decided to release him first and then see how things go."

"Hmm? So, this gang is quite large!"

Chen Ling was a little surprised after hearing this. He really didn't know that tomb raiders were so rampant these days.

"It's quite a big deal, so don't ask anymore. And if you encounter them again, try not to get involved with them."

Li Weiguo said.

However, after saying that, he looked at the two tigers beside Chen Ling and his heart stirred. He thought to himself, "This guy is ruthless too."

If he hadn't been so unambitious and spent his days having fun in the mountains, he would probably have been an even bigger menace if released.

They were having a great time chatting.

Those who had come to watch the spectacle couldn't hold back any longer.

Watching the tiger approach cautiously, I asked, "Can the child take a picture with the tiger?"

They were some people who were camping in the Dumb River Forest Farm.

"The kids will be starting school in a few days, and we're leaving tomorrow."

This was because they saw Rui Rui rolling around on the tiger, reaching into the tiger's mouth to grab its tongue, making a ruckus, and the tiger didn't get angry, so the children couldn't resist anymore.

"Sure, you guys take the pictures, I'll keep watch from here."

Chen Ling recognized them and smiled slightly: "I heard you shouting at the Dumb River before, but I didn't dare to stop the car. You actually followed me here."

But there weren't many people who came.

The fathers of the children smiled awkwardly: "They don't dare to come."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling responded with an "oh," which was a normal reaction.

Who would see a tiger on a car and start howling and following it around? Even if such people did exist, they would be a minority.

Most people are still afraid of tigers.

At first, seeing it might bring excitement, surprise, and novelty.

After calming down, not many people actually dared to follow.

Even dogs that are kept as pets, when taken out for a walk, can sometimes bite people because people can't control them.

Not to mention tigers.

If people react this way to a large, unfamiliar wolfhound, their reaction to a tiger would be even more exaggerated. Fortunately, the people who came today didn't come for nothing.

With Chen Ling watching over the tiger, they had a great time playing with the children.

Those usually mischievous little boys became much more obedient and well-behaved when they saw the tiger, and they looked much more pleasing to the eye.

The little girls, on the other hand, were all incredibly excited.

Some of them touched the tiger and their faces turned red with excitement. They grabbed Chen Ling's hand and jumped up and down, saying, "Uncle Chen, you're so kind. I want to marry you when I grow up."

This left Chen Ling stunned.

Lynx and the others burst into laughter.

"You're doomed. Now you have a little wife. Let's see how you explain this to Susu when you get back."

Upon hearing someone say "Susu," Rui Rui immediately turned her head and called out, "Mommy, Mommy."

"Haha, look, Rui Rui has started calling for Mommy now."

"Rui Rui, your dad wants to find a new wife. Do you agree?"

Rui Rui had no idea what they were talking about. He just kept a serious expression on his face and said solemnly, "Mommy, be fierce, I'll hit you."

Everyone burst into laughter.

The little girl's parents laughed along; children speak without thinking, and they didn't mind.

On the contrary, I really like this cheerful atmosphere.

……

The children started playing.

The police officers inside were attracted by the rows of small prey laid out on the ground.

Wild ducks, egrets, rabbits, mice...

Ah Fu and Ah Shou accept all comers; that guy really has everything.

"Brother Fugui, I must say, you are truly a capable person."

Li Weiguo sincerely praised, "I'm used to disciplining people, I'm arrogant, I have a bad temper, and I don't usually praise people to their faces. You're really the kind of person I've met before."

He gave a thumbs-up as he spoke.

"Dogs are one thing, even domestic dogs are friendly, but I never thought you could train a tiger like a dog. I've spoken to the comrade who raises military dogs, so we've gotten to know each other. According to him, you would definitely be a special talent back in the day."

Li Weiguo said, glancing at Shanmao: "This brother is also formidable, but he's more outgoing than Brother Fugui. Fugui, you look refined and gentle, making people think you have no temper, but actually, haha, now everyone knows you're not someone to mess with..."

Oh right, speaking of which, I forgot to tell you, my friend from before, the one whose child had burns, wasn't it his sister-in-law who healed him?

He also bought a jar of wine from you and recently told me that after drinking your wine for half a year, his old injuries have actually healed; they no longer hurt or feel numb.

In our line of work, you can sometimes tolerate a little pain, but numbness and cramps are really unbearable.

He also told me to buy two more jars of wine from you when I have time.

"Uh, that's easy to do."

Chen Ling was taken aback for a moment, then quickly responded.

Actually, the wine from our own estate has been really hard to sell this year. Apart from what Sun Yanhong puts in the store, we haven't sold much at home.

Sales were nowhere near as strong as last year.

The reason is rather frustrating.

Or maybe his wine is just too good.

Fruit wine is good for the appetite and nourishes the body and mind.

Medicated wine is even more nourishing, curing diseases when sick and maintaining health when healthy.

If Wang Cunye had been willing to eat a couple of bites every day, his ailing leg would have been cured long ago.

When outsiders buy a jar or two of wine to take home, or as a gift, everyone praises it.

Knowing it's good wine and worth the money, many people are reluctant to drink it.

Anyway, the wine won't spoil.

It was kept hidden away like a treasure.

This resulted in Chen Ling not having many customers buying alcohol.

People are prone to laziness. The roads are difficult to travel, and the distance is far. If there are no sick people in the family, who would travel all the way to the mountains to buy medicinal wine?

Now Li Weiguo has brought it up.

Chen Ling then realized that he hadn't seriously sold alcohol in a long time.

"What kind of wine? Is it the wine that Boss Chen makes with wild boar king's... you know? I've heard about it, and I was thinking of buying some?"

Parents with young children turned their heads after hearing the conversation: "You guys go hunting now, and it seems like you all make wine at home. When I visited your village, I heard that people in the neighborhood used to make wine from the parts of tigers and leopards."

Lynx nodded: "Yes, tiger bone wine, tiger penis wine, and wine infused with leopard gall are rare finds, and now we have to look for them abroad."

However, Captain Li wasn't referring to that. He was talking about the medicinal wine that Fugui had made a couple of years ago. His father-in-law's family had been herb farmers for generations, collecting herbs and catching snakes. They had good recipes and used only the best medicinal herbs to make the wine.

Later, it was passed down to Fugui, who innovated upon it, making the medicinal effects extremely good.

Li Weiguo chuckled and said, "Didn't I just say that my old classmate was injured before? It was his medicinal wine that healed him, and he recovered in about half a year."

The man's eyes lit up: "So you're saying it's even more potent than that wild boar king's pig penis wine?"

Li Weiguo replied with a smile, "I don't know if it's as potent as wine made with pig's penis, but it's very strong."

Then the man whispered something to a few other male parents, and then approached Chen Ling and the others again: "Um, um, does this wine have any aphrodisiac properties?"

Lynx's lips twitched, almost bursting out laughing, before he quickly said seriously, "Strong, too strong."

Chen Ling was hoping that he would drink the medicinal wine to increase its potency in order to conceive, so how could he not be strong? If he wasn't strong, would he be allowed to drink it?

Are you going back to the village tomorrow? We'd like to buy a jar before we leave.

"Go back to the village, but if you want to buy some wine, you'll have to go early."

Chen Ling pointed at the tiger: "We're taking the tiger into the mountains again tomorrow."

Seeing that Chen Ling didn't seem to care whether he could sell the wine or not, these people were even more eager to buy. "Okay, let's go early."

……

I took the tiger out for a walk, but I didn't expect to encounter so many things.

I ran into someone selling alcohol when I was almost home.

On the way back, Lynx joked, "Today, Captain Li and I brought you so many people to buy alcohol for free, so you have to treat us to a good meal."

"Great! That's easy to say. There will be wine and food when we get back."

"Haha, so generous! Well then, let's drink a pot of wine together today, Brother Fugui."

As a result, after he returned, Chen Ze and Chen Yuqiang came to find him from the village not long after.

When the group of them returned from working away from home, they heard that Chen Ling was raising tigers. They originally went to the mountains to ambush Chen Ling, but after a lot of effort, they couldn't find him. So, that evening, they set up a table of food and drinks, came to invite Chen Ling, chat, and see the tigers.

When they arrived, Chen Ling had just finished cleaning the fish and was about to cook.

Life is truly full of surprises.

There hasn't been a moment of peace all day.

Since that's the case, let's go back to the village; it's a much bigger place there.

It's been a few months since we last saw each other, and we'll soon be keeping watch over the greenery, so it's a good opportunity to get together with them.

Lynx and Li Weiguo, the police captain, also returned to the village.

Today, because there were two tigers around, the two of them went back with Chen Ling, and the young men in the village weren't shy around them.

After observing the tiger and having a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became even more lively.

Li Weiguo was also quite drunk. He put his arm around Chen Ling's shoulder and said, "Brother, have you thought about how to handle this second child? If you don't want to pay the fine, your brother will help you."