My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 578

These people were naturally the ones who came out to fight dogs in the wild at night.

They had previously had conflicts with Chen Ling and Shanmao.

After Chen Ling knocked down a group of people, Heiwa and Xiaojin beat up the dogs.

Finally, realizing that Chen Ling's two big dogs were rare dog kings, he shamelessly came up to Chen Ling to befriend him.

Such people, even at times, still value loyalty.

But Chen Ling didn't actually have much affection for them.

Later, when I came here with Lynx, I would see their lights shining from afar and try to avoid them as much as possible, not wanting to have any contact with these dogfighting dogs.

However, despite not liking them, they came looking for them and were frightened by the tiger, so we can't just ignore it.

No matter what, I brought Afu and Ashou up with me, so I have to take responsibility for them.

Although they don't hurt people randomly, others don't know it.

So they had to pull the two tiger cubs, who were having a great time, and give them a good tug to show the people how they differed from wild tigers.

As a result, the tiger and his companions were no longer afraid, but instead became envious and jealous.

Some straightforward young men even said to his face that it was no wonder Chen Ling looked down on them dogfighting; these guys were already training tigers to hunt, while they were still staring at the dogfighting arena and howling every day.

The difference is significant.

To be honest, seeing Chen Ling and the others hunting tigers in the orchard, they realized for the first time that hunting was actually more fun than dog fighting.

At first I was afraid of tigers, but now I'm a little reluctant to leave.

The people waiting for them at the dogfighting arena thought something had happened.

Or perhaps someone said something unpleasant, or they had a conflict with Chen Ling and the others.

He hurriedly brought a large group of dogs over to check the situation.

Once they arrived, they didn't want to leave.

The main reason was that the two little tigers, Afu and Ashou, were having a great time and were in the most high spirits. They dropped their prey and cooperated with Chen Ling by making a few moves to prove that they were harmless.

Then he dashed off to chase the rabbit again.

There weren't any large wild animals in the orchard, not even wild boars, but there were plenty of pheasants, rabbits, and squirrels.

Once Ah Fu and Ah Shou got into a playful mood, they had completely forgotten that school was starting tomorrow. They chased rabbits and pheasants, and after catching them, they carried them back to Chen Ling's side, busying themselves back and forth.

These people may have seen tigers in zoos, but they've never seen a tiger hunting.

What's more, it was a man hunting with a tiger.

Seeing this scene, no one would be willing to leave if they could overcome their fear of tigers.

Even the racing dogs that these people brought for dogfighting went from being afraid at first to staring intently at the two tigers, following their figures as they appeared and disappeared in the grass under the orchard, completely absorbed in watching.

Just then, the Journey to the West film crew and a four-person team of CCTV reporters were setting up their cameras.

We've taken enough photos of the tiger.

Seeing that these people knew Chen Ling, he took out a recording pen and conducted a brief interview with them.

Upon seeing this scene, and noticing the recording equipment bearing the CCTV logo, the dogfighting dogs became both excited and serious, abandoning their usual nonchalant attitude and showering Chen Ling with praise.

They even said that they became friends after a fight. In short, since there was a possibility of appearing on TV, it was both to glorify Chen Ling and to glorify themselves.

Chen Ling, who was listening nearby, felt embarrassed.

These dogfighters look like thugs and hooligans.

There are indeed some cultured and capable people among them, and their manner of speaking is quite extraordinary.

During the interview, he even said that he had read Zhao Yubao's articles, many of which were about Chen Ling's family, and so on.

He could even memorize large sections of some passages.

That's truly surprising.

Later, when the event ended, Chen Ling asked him curiously why he was involved in dog fighting.

People like that shouldn't like playing this game.

It turns out he's a lynx-like character, and dog fighting is a gamble, requiring a keen eye for choosing dogs.

To put it simply, it's like ancient animal fighting; if you bet correctly, you can profit.

That feeling is stimulating and addictive.

However, despite Chen Ling's negative impression of these people and the dogfighters, they still liked him very much and were very enthusiastic towards him.

They invited Chen Ling for drinks and to their homes for dinner.

Or you could ask him to train dogs, like how to train hunting dogs.

Many people even handed him their business cards, knowing that he and Sun Yanhong owned a shop, and said they definitely wanted to cooperate if they had the chance, repeating this several times, showing their sincerity.

Looking at the prominent names on these business cards, many of them are well-known locals.

Chen Ling suddenly felt that these dogfighting people gathered together seemed to be more than just playing dogfighting.

……

Originally, Chen Ling's decision to take Afu and Ashou back to the zoo was just like taking his kids to school; he felt that once he got them to the station, there was nothing more to do.

It should still be quite leisurely and relaxing.

Then you can go to the lynx and dog farm to pick out turtles, and then wander around to other places to choose fish and shrimp, or find something fun.

But things backfired.

When we were walking the tiger, we specifically chose a rural area in the suburbs, intending to have some fun by ourselves. But it didn't end well; we were approached by dog ​​fighters, and it caused quite a stir.

The tiger was sent back to the zoo the next day.

He was then informed by the former headmaster that he needed to collect his award certificate.

This certificate is for rescuing red-crowned cranes and facilitating their settlement and reproduction in the local area.

Not only were awards presented.

We also have to film news programs related to tigers.

This was Han Ninggui's suggestion to the zoo: to put the tiger cub on the news, describe its condition, and recount how the tiger and Chen Ling became acquainted.

Chen Ling has generated quite a bit of buzz this year.

For example, newspapers and magazines have been publishing stories about them fighting the wild boar king in the Miao village.

This was even featured on CCTV, albeit only in a short segment.

The young man who hunted the wild boar king has now formed an inextricable bond with the tiger.

It already possessed a strong narrative quality, making it even more captivating than the clickbait headlines of later generations.

Moreover, if it makes the news, it will also benefit the zoo.

Not only did they make it seem legitimate that Chen Ling was taking the tiger out of the zoo, but their zoo also attracted a large number of tourists, so they were even more proactive than Chen Ling.

Chen Ling, on the other hand, was lazy and resistant, finding filming and such too troublesome.

They just played along with Afu and Ashou, and let them take a few shots of them.

Then, a young reporter from CCTV offered to help by handing over the footage shot the previous night. After signing a simple usage agreement, Chen Ling was spared a lot of trouble, and he also didn't have to read a script or give an interview.

So this was the opening line he encountered.

Mr. Chen, a forest ranger who has made outstanding contributions to the protection of red-crowned cranes in Nantai City, has now formed a special bond with the tiger cubs at our zoo after his battle with the king of wild boars in the mountains…

"Wow, they've given me quite a few titles."

Chen Ling felt secretly embarrassed.

But so be it, it'll save us a lot of unnecessary trouble.

After all, raising tigers openly and legally in the country is not a simple matter.

He's already done very well.

Besides, this is also helping Han Ninggui and his group.

Because a statistic will be released at the end of the news program.

In addition to enhancing the storytelling and entertainment value of news programs, it is also important to inform the public that the current situation of wild tigers is not optimistic.

The South China tiger, in particular, may already be extinct.

There are no more of these native Chinese tigers left in the wild, which should raise everyone's awareness.

Looking at the award certificate and taking a picture is quite simple, nothing much, but once you get busy, most of the day is gone.

This was only after Chen Ling resisted and refused to be interviewed, thus saving many steps.

If we followed the normal procedure, it would probably have to be recorded several times.

Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

After a busy day, it was already dark when we rode back to the city, so we naturally didn't have time to go back to the lynx's dog farm to choose a tortoise.

After returning home, the pheasants and rabbits that Afu and Ashou had caught had been simmering in the pot for almost a day.

Actually, it was stewed last night, and today it's mainly just soaked in a pot full of broth.

Pheasant and rabbit meat is quite tough, so the pot in the city is different from the one at home, and it needs to be cooked for a longer time.

After eating and drinking my fill, I tidied up the room a bit and then lay down on the bed to rest.

But I didn't sleep for long before I was woken up by a child crying in the hallway.

It's normal for children to cry at night, so Chen Ling didn't pay much attention. She got up, drank some water, and then went to the balcony to look at the night view.

This area is adjacent to a university, and it's brighter at night than other parts of the city. There are a few more streetlights, more shops, and many vendors hawking their wares.

In the dim light, pairs of male and female students walked along the street, but the night was a little chaotic at this time, and very few girls were out at night.

Looking at the carefree young people who were almost the same age as him, Chen Ling felt quite emotional.

Thankfully, I still have a youthful mindset.

Otherwise, living two lifetimes and ending up as a little old man would be so boring.

Then, thinking of this, he even went to look at himself in the mirror.

"Yes, Captain Li Weiguo is right, I still lack the sharpness that comes with age..."

He lacked the vigor and youthful exuberance of his age.

Chen Ling clicked his tongue and shook his head: "That's not good. Can you call yourself a young person if you're not spirited?"

I'll go find the Lynx tomorrow to play basketball with the students.

"I'll participate in some school activities, and on my way back I'll find a few groups of highway robbers and fight them off, hehe."

He was just bored being away from home.

In reality, when hunting in the mountains, they are anything but gentle.

The prey wouldn't accept that he had no edge whatsoever.

He muttered to himself for a while, then tried to take a short nap but couldn't fall back asleep.

I curled up on the sofa in the living room and turned on the TV to watch a drama.

There are many things to do at home, and I often have to look after the children, and cook dinner when I go back to the county town in the evening.

He basically doesn't watch TV.

Usually, it's just his father-in-law watching the news and listening to traditional opera, while Wang Zhenzhen and Liu Nier watch cartoons.

That's it.

But now that I'm in the city, I turned on the TV and watched for a while, and it was quite interesting.

This is a period drama.

But the more I watched this film, the more familiar it seemed.

He only snapped back to reality when he saw what was behind him.

"Holy crap, isn't this my home? This is a mountain lake, this is a bamboo forest..."

And these are the new ships.

Good heavens, so this is the TV series that Lao Zhou first brought people here to film.

When I appeared on TV, I almost didn't recognize my house.

Chen Ling slapped his thigh excitedly.

He really didn't expect that the film, shot this spring, would be broadcast in less than half a year.

It turns out that when Lao Zhou said he wanted to find a good location for a reshoot, he really just meant a reshoot.

Otherwise, at the current rate of efficiency, we won't see it until at least next year.

Thinking about this, I didn't contact Zhou Weijun for a while.

She slipped on her slippers and went to the bedroom to call Zhou Weijun.

The phone calls were all directed to the Water Margin film crew.

Their work is, after all, a classic, requiring meticulous research and attention to detail, which will take a considerable amount of time.

After the call connected, Zhou Weijun happened to be there, but he didn't answer.

A producer answered the call and immediately recognized Chen Ling as Zhou Weijun when he introduced himself.

This is Comrade Wu Song, the tiger-slaying hero who wished to remain anonymous and not reveal his true appearance.

Knowing it was him, the man didn't even bother to call Zhou Weijun over.

He started chatting with Chen Ling directly on the phone.

They say he's incredible, daring to hunt such a huge wild boar king; he's even more heroic than Wu Song!

So young, yet she's been on CCTV and knows Teacher Zhao Yubao, that's amazing.

They even asked Chen Ling if the giant turtles in their area were really that magical.

I definitely need to go see him once I'm done with this busy period.

Zhou Weijun was already waiting by the phone.

As a result, the producer couldn't finish the conversation.

After he finally finished talking, the female assistant director came over to greet Chen Ling.

She said the rice dumplings and the square watermelon she brought from his home were a big hit with her kids. They said they'd never had such delicious rice dumplings or such a unique watermelon before, and they were happy for days. As a mother, she was very grateful to him.

After the female assistant director finished speaking, Ding Haidong, who played Wu Song, started talking to Chen Ling.

Ding Haidong is finished, and martial arts instructor Zhao Tianba also joins in the fun.

He said he recently met someone who practices hard qigong, and is extremely skilled, comparable to the Taoist priest Chen Ling described who could break through iron wire. He said he would introduce him to him when he had time.

Everyone chatted like old friends, and Chen Ling found himself talking quite a bit without realizing it.

When it was finally Zhou Weijun's turn, he was almost asleep from waiting.

After receiving the call, Zhou Weijun kept complaining, "Damn it, you haven't been to the set all day, and you just call, it's like a big star or a veteran actor is visiting the set."

Chen Ling laughed heartily upon hearing this, and they chatted happily.

Just after we finished talking and hung up the phone, as I was about to turn off the TV and go back to bed, the child outside was still crying incessantly.

Chen Ling was a little annoyed. He frowned, put on his clothes, and got out of bed, intending to go outside to take a look. However, before he even reached the door, there was a knock on it.

The crying was coming from right by the door.

Chen Ling opened the door with questions in his mind.

A young mother, her face full of apology, stood outside the door with a crying little boy in her hand.

The little boy's eyes were swollen like two walnuts from crying.

His voice was also a little hoarse.

After all, Chen Ling was already crying before she made the call, and she had been crying on and off ever since.

"Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you..."

This young mother looks like a very gentle person; she speaks softly and gently, and I didn't hear her hitting or scolding the child.

"You're a new neighbor, right? I haven't seen anyone living here much. My child said they saw you riding back on horseback..."

At this point, the mother's expression turned even more apologetic.

Chen Ling then realized what was going on.

(End of this chapter)