My 1995 Small Farm.

As the saying goes, what you fear most is what happens; some things really do not stand up to scrutiny.

Chen Ling had just finished a phone call with Liang Yuemin, discussing their trip to Shenzhen in two days to meet Qin Qiumei's ex-husband, Yang Yongjie. He was also planning to go hiking in the mountains once the weather in Hong Kong improved.

The phone in the living room rang urgently again.

Wang Susu, who was nearby, walked over and answered the phone: "Hello? Oh, it's Sister-in-law Yinhuan. Brother Yuemin just hung up not long ago... Hmm, A-Ling is here, please wait a moment."

She covered the microphone and said to Chen Ling, "Ling, it's Sister Yin Huan looking for you. She sounded a bit anxious."

Chen Ling's heart skipped a beat, a bad feeling creeping over her. She quickly walked over and took the phone: "Sister-in-law Yinhuan, it's me, Fugui. What's wrong?"

On the other end of the phone, Liu Yinhuan's voice was filled with obvious worry and a hint of lingering fear: "Fugui, I just received a call from Mom at home. She said... she said that your little blue horse ran away again the night before last, the night it was raining heavily!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling's brows immediately furrowed, and a surge of anger welled up inside him: "That damn thing! It's running away again! It won't stop even in this heavy rain! What's wrong this time? Where did it go?"

"Mom said that it came back yesterday morning when it was just getting light and the rain hadn't completely stopped. It didn't come back by itself; it came back with Er Tu Zi."

Liu Yinhuan's tone became serious, "Moreover... Little Blue Horse is injured, with several bloody marks on its buttocks and neck, which look like they were scratched by the claws of some wild creature. The wounds are not deep, but the flesh is torn, which looks quite frightening."

"Er Tu Zi is fine, he came back standing majestically on his horse."

"But Mom said that Uncle Cunye looked closely and found that Er Tuzi's eagle claws were stained with blood and had a few tufts of grayish, yellowish-brown stiff hairs, which did not look like the fur of an ordinary wild animal."

"Looks like those two had a fight with some powerful wild creature the night before last!"

Chen Ling tightened her grip on the microphone, feeling a mix of anger, heartache, and overwhelming worry.

What's infuriating is the little blue horse's unruly nature; it's getting wilder and wilder, daring to venture into the deep mountains even on rainy days.

He even took Er Tuzi to fight!

What pains me is that this horse was raised by me, it understands human nature, and it's a rare and good horse.

He couldn't bear to see him seriously injured by some ferocious beast.

What I'm worried about is that with Little Green Horse's abnormal stamina, speed and intelligence, plus the help of the aerial overlord Er Tu Zi, what else in these mountains, besides our own two tigers, could make it suffer?

There were even claw marks? A pack of wolves? A leopard? It doesn't seem like it.

If it gets damaged while it's out there, then we're doomed.

"How is things at home? Has Little Blue Horse's injury been treated?"

Chen Ling suppressed his anger and asked in a deep voice.

"It's been treated. Uncle Cunye immediately used the medicine powder you left to clean and apply medicine. He said the wound looked scary, but it didn't damage any bones or tendons; it was just a superficial injury."

"Given the little blue horse's physique, it will scab over in a few days."

"The horse seems a bit listless since it came back, not as energetic as before. It's probably exhausted, or maybe... it was a little frightened?"

Liu Yinhuan said.

"Scared?"

Chen Ling raised an eyebrow. The little blue horse can be startled? It's good enough that it doesn't startle others! It seems the opponent is indeed not simple.

"Uncle Cunye means that you should have a general idea in mind."

"They were also scared afterward, saying that it was lucky that Er Tuzi was there, otherwise, with only Xiao Qingma by himself, in the dark and rain, it would have been hard to say what would have happened if he had encountered a tough opponent in the mountains."

Liu Yinhuan conveyed her family's concerns.

"Alright, sister-in-law, I understand. Thank you and Aunt Hongyu for telling me about this."

"Tell the family not to worry. As long as the injury isn't serious, it's fine. It's good that it's a little listless; it'll teach it a lesson! I'll take care of it when I get back!"

Chen Ling said, his tone tinged with anger.

At this moment, Wang Susu, who was also nearby, asked with concern, "A-Ling, what's wrong? Did Little Green Horse cause trouble again?"

"It's more than just causing trouble!"

Chen Ling recounted the incident in a rather irritable manner, "It rained the night before last, and I even took Er Tu Zi into the mountains to fight some wild things, and he came back with some bruises!"

"This horse is practically a demon! If we don't teach it a lesson, is it going to fly into the sky next time?"

Wang Susu was also startled upon hearing this: "Huh? You're injured? How serious is it? What hurt you? A wolf or a leopard?"

"Dad said it's just a superficial wound, nothing serious."

"I just don't know what kind of opponent it is. Baldy has yellowish-brown fur on his claws, so it's not an ordinary one."

Chen Ling frowned. "Could some big creature we don't know about have come to these mountains again?"

As for Liu Yinhuan, Liang Yuemin had probably just returned home and overheard the gist of it.

Unable to resist interjecting, he said, "Fugui, your horse... it's really something else! Staying out all night and getting into fights?"

"This guy is even more ruthless than many gangsters!"

Chen Ling shook his head helplessly: "Brother Yuemin, please stop making fun of me. This horse is indeed clever, but it has too much energy and is too wild and untamed."

"I used to think it was a good thing that it was intelligent, but now I see that being too smart is also a problem. This horse will be impossible to keep in a cage in the future!"

Liang Yuemin stroked his chin thoughtfully: "Speaking of which, Fugui, your little blue horse is three or four years old now, isn't it? It's in its prime."

"You know, it keeps running out at night, is it because... well... animals have those needs when they get older, right?"

"Should we consider getting it a companion? If a mare is tied up with it, maybe it will behave better."

These words reminded Chen Ling.

He had thought about this issue before.

However, the little blue horse is not a male horse, but a female horse.

Moreover, she was a top-quality mare nourished by the spiritual water of the cave, far surpassing ordinary horses in terms of size, spirituality, and bloodline.

Finding a mate for it is really not a matter of just picking any random village horse; that would be a waste.

He had previously planned to wait until the horse was more mature, then ask someone to find a stallion with good bloodlines and appearance from other places or even abroad to mate with it.

But firstly, I had a lot of things to do, and secondly, I hadn't met anyone particularly suitable, so it kept getting delayed.

Unexpectedly, during this time, the little blue horse became more and more unruly.

"Brother Yuemin, don't let the little blue horse's fierce appearance fool you, it's actually a mare. It doesn't go out looking for a mate..." Chen Ling said, both amused and exasperated.

Wang Susu said, "What Yuemin said makes sense. Maybe if it has a companion, it will behave itself."

"However, our little blue horse, the little white calf, and even the little gold are not ordinary livestock."

"We really can't settle for just anyone when it comes to finding them companions."

"It has to be a good match, and we have to be very selective. If we just pick one randomly, not to mention whether they'll be happy with it, we'll feel like we're doing them a disservice."

Wang Susu's words were simple, yet they expressed Chen Ling's true feelings.

The animals in the house, nourished by the spiritual water of the cave for a long time, have long surpassed the category of ordinary livestock.

Moreover, he developed feelings for them, and in his heart, they were almost like family.

He paired them up to reproduce with the idea of ​​optimizing the population and cultivating better offspring, so it couldn't be done casually.

Chen Ling sighed and said with a wry smile, "Su Su is right. I've always remembered about finding a companion for Little Green Horse."

"But good horses are hard to find! We don't have any decent horse breeds here. Good horses from other places are expensive, difficult to transport, and may not be able to adapt to our local environment."

"Not to mention that the appearance, bloodline, and spirituality also have to be acceptable... It's difficult!"

He paused, then added, "The same goes for the little white calf. It's pure white and beautiful, and full of intelligence. Finding a suitable bull for it would be even harder than finding a stallion for the little blue horse!"

"And then there's Xiao Jin, and Heiwa is an exceptionally good dog breed, one in a million... Their offspring will all be treasures, can they just find any mate for them?"

Liang Yuemin and Liu Yinhuan exchanged bewildered glances. Although they knew that Chen Ling's animals were extraordinary, they hadn't expected Chen Ling to be so concerned about their "marriage" and to have such high standards. However, upon further reflection, given Chen Ling's abilities and the animals' supernatural powers, such considerations were entirely reasonable.

"Well, it seems you're not just raising livestock, you're practically running a rare animal breeding base!"

Liang Yuemin jokingly said, "With such high standards, it's definitely not something that can be rushed."

"However, Fugui, speaking of which, although it's worrying that Little Blue Horse got injured this time, it's also a lesson learned."

"It learned its lesson and knows there are always people better than it. Maybe it will be more restrained in the future."

"When you get back, take good care of its injuries, and then slowly look for a good stallion."

Chen Ling nodded: "That's the only way."

"Once things are settled here, I need to hurry back and check on things. That bastard is such a worry!"

Although he was cursing, Chen Ling had already decided that he would "interrogate" Er Tu Zi properly when he got back and ask Er Tu Zi to lead the way.

Let's see what exactly hurt the little blue horse.

At the same time, finding a mate for the little blue horse also needs to be put on the agenda.

Perhaps we could ask Shanmao and Professor Feng Yi to inquire in the northern grasslands about suitable Mongolian horses or better breeds.

For the next two days, the weather on Hong Kong Island indeed cleared up, with bright sunshine and a cool sea breeze, making it the perfect time for an outing.

The Chen family was busy moving.

The paperwork for the new house went surprisingly smoothly. With Liang Yuemin's help, all the taxes and fees and the transfer of ownership were completed quickly.

Following his usual practice, Chen Ling spent the entire day thoroughly fumigating the house with herbs to remove dampness, eliminate insects, and purify the air.

Then comes purchasing furniture and appliances.

With the help of various friends, I was able to buy things quickly and in good quality.

Wang Susu chose a large solid wood dining table, saying that family meals should be lively.

We chose sturdy and durable bunk beds for the children.

Chen Ling specially ordered a super-large ecological fish tank, which he plans to take care of slowly in the future.

On the day they moved, the Chen Wangzhuang family officially had their own "home" in the Mid-Levels of Hong Kong Island.

Although it's just a temporary place to stay, once properly furnished, it's bright, clean, warm, and comfortable. Opening the window reveals a view of the azure bay and lush green mountains, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.

Rui Rui and Wang Zhenzhen excitedly rolled around in their own room, while Kang Kang and Lele crawled around in the living room with its soft carpet.

Little Iron Egg quickly established its territory, and the injured leg of the crab-eating mongoose healed rapidly under Chen Ling's care.

It's already able to drag its hind legs around on the balcony.

It clearly knew there was good food here.

They didn't leave immediately.

He became noticeably closer to Chen Ling's family.

After settling in, Chen Ling took some time to visit the first Hong Kong branch of "Fu Gui Mountain Villa," managed by Sun Yanhong.

As Liang Yuemin had predicted, business was booming, with long queues during mealtimes being the norm.

Although Sun Yanhong was extremely busy, she was full of energy and enthusiasm. When she saw Chen Ling arrive, she pulled him aside and talked about her plans to open a branch store next, showing her great ambition.

Chen Ling gave her a few words of encouragement, reassuring her that the general direction was clear, but leaving the specifics of the business to her.

He was confident in Sun Yanhong's abilities; this woman was decisive and resourceful, making her an excellent candidate for expanding the market.

During this time, Chen Ling also tried to contact Zhang Lihua to ask if he knew any guides, as he wanted to take advantage of the good weather to go for a stroll in the mountains of Hong Kong Island.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lihua became interested and said that he knew several local "mountain enthusiasts" who loved exploring the wild mountains and were very familiar with the terrain, flora, and fauna of Hong Kong Island. He could help introduce them to some.

Chen Ling then made an appointment with him that, if time allowed, they would go into the mountains together after returning from Shenzhen.

Everything seemed to be going smoothly according to plan, with only the trip to Shenzhen pending.

So that morning, Chen Ling and Liang Yuemin traveled light and boarded a ship bound for Shenzhen.

Also accompanying them were people from Liang Yuemin's company and a group of security personnel.

Speechless all the way.

After arriving in Shenzhen, the group first went to the pre-booked hotel to rest for a while.

At 11:30 a.m. sharp, I arrived at the coffee shop on the first floor of the Shangri-La Hotel.

The coffee shop has an elegant and quiet atmosphere, and there aren't many people at this time.

Liang Yuemin reserved a booth by the window, which offered a wide view and a view of the entrance.

At around 11:50, led by the middleman, a man wearing a white shirt, gold-rimmed glasses, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a square face walked in with two burly young men wearing black T-shirts who looked like his henchmen.

It was Qin Qiumei's ex-husband, Yang Yongjie.

He looked to be about thirty-two or thirty-three years old, with shifty eyes and a hint of barely perceptible wariness and fatigue between his brows.

"Oh, Mr. Liang! Mr. Chen! I've heard so much about you!"

As soon as Yang Yongjie came over, he warmly extended his hands, speaking Mandarin with a heavy Cantonese accent.

"I've long heard that the two owners of 'Fugui Villa' are young and promising, and today I've finally met the real deal!"

Liang Yuemin and Chen Ling stood up, shook hands with him, and exchanged a few pleasantries.

After they sat down, Yang Yongjie smiled and said, "I heard that Mr. Chen is interested in trade in Shenzhen? I wonder what kind of business he's interested in?"

"Our company, 'Rongsheng,' is located in Shenzhen, and we have excellent channels for electronic components, clothing accessories, and the currently popular toys!"

Chen Ling and Liang Yuemin exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly.

It seems this guy has completely embraced the identity of a Hong Konger.

Chen Ling didn't beat around the bush. He took the brown paper envelope from his briefcase, placed it gently on the table, and pushed it over.

"Mr. Yang, we can discuss business matters slowly."

"But before that, there is a personal matter that a friend asked me to settle with you first."

When Yang Yongjie saw the envelope, the smile on his face froze for a moment, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Mr. Chen, what is this...?"

"This is from your ex-wife, Ms. Qin Qiumei, who asked me to bring it to you."

Chen Ling spoke calmly, but his gaze was sharp as he looked at him.

"Inside is a signed divorce agreement. She hopes you can sign it so that we can part amicably and give each other a break."

Yang Yongjie's face immediately turned somewhat ugly. He subconsciously glanced at the middleman next to him, then at Liang Yuemin and Chen Ling, and chuckled dryly, "Hehe, Mr. Chen, Mr. Liang, what's going on with you... I don't quite understand."

"My affairs in mainland China are all ancient history; we've long since..."

"Yang Yongjie".

“I’m from Chenwangzhuang, Changle Township. I used to live across the street from Qin Dongmei. You can tell me a lot of things, but you can’t fool me.”

Chen Ling interrupted him, her tone still calm, but it sent a chill down Yang Yongjie's spine, and his eyes widened in shock.

He stared at Chen Ling in disbelief, his eyes practically popping out of their sockets.

"You, you're from Chenwangzhuang?"

"How can this be?"

"How could someone like you come from such a poor place?" (End of Chapter)