My 1995 Small Farm.

With fame comes both advantages and disadvantages.

In the afternoon, Chen Ling had planned to take advantage of his free time to visit the aquarium market on Hong Kong Island and check out the prices.

He also wanted to sell the ornamental fish that he had healed in the cave.

Enjoy the thrill of finding a bargain.

But to his surprise, just as he finished changing his clothes and was about to leave, the living room phone rang again.

Wang Susu answered the phone, listened for a couple of sentences, her expression turned somewhat strange, and she covered the microphone to say to Chen Ling:

"Ah Ling, it's... a lady named Xuanxuan. She said she lives near our house and wants to... wants to meet you in person and ask you some questions about martial arts..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ling felt a chill run down his spine: "When did I learn martial arts?"

Moreover, isn't this female celebrity a bit too persistent?

Zheng Shaoqiu politely declined over the phone yesterday, but today he actually came to my house?

If the paparazzi take a picture of this, who knows what kind of news they'll write.

He quickly waved to Wang Susu and lowered his voice, "Just say I'm not here. I went out early this morning and I don't know when I'll be back."

Wang Susu understood and gave a polite but distant reply over the phone.

After hanging up the phone, she looked at Chen Ling with some concern: "Ling, isn't this a bit inappropriate? After all, he's a big star..."

"Nothing wrong."

Chen Ling frowned: "Su Su, we have no relation to her. Her enthusiasm may not be a good thing."

"The paparazzi are everywhere in Hong Kong Island, so it's best if we avoid them."

"My reputation is already big enough. I don't need female celebrities to add to it. It might just cause me trouble."

Seeing her husband's resolute attitude, Wang Susu felt more at ease and nodded, saying, "You're right, we should just behave ourselves."

In Wang Susu's eyes, her husband was so outstanding.

There are bound to be many women who are envious of him.

Ever since she met a foreign woman like Eva once, she had a good idea of ​​what to expect.

……

After this incident, Chen Ling completely gave up the idea of ​​going to the aquarium market.

He realized that with his current "popularity," he would definitely be recognized if he appeared in public.

At that point, forget about secretly selling the fish; even getting away with it will be a problem.

"Forget it, there's no rush to sell the fish."

Chen Ling sighed: "It seems that I really can't stay in Hong Kong Island any longer."

"Get the bison issue sorted out quickly, then pack up and go home immediately!"

He now deeply misses the peaceful days in Chenwangzhuang.

I miss Heiwa and Xiaojin, and I miss that mischievous little blue horse that, at least, wouldn't attract paparazzi.

I even miss those two silly, lazy tigers, Afu and Ashou.

I spent the afternoon at home, tinkering with the aquarium with Zhenzhen and Ruirui.

I then spent some time playing with building blocks with Kang Kang and Lele in the yard.

I took Little Iron Egg for a walk and teased the crab-eating mongoose, whose spirits were getting better and better.

In the evening, Liang Yuemin and Zhang Lihua came over together, bringing several copies of today's newspaper.

As Liang Yuemin had said, the newspaper reports were indeed extremely exaggerated.

The photo is indeed very impactful. Chen Ling is riding on the back of a raging wild boar. In the instant he raises his knife, his eyes are calm, his body is steady, and he exudes a sense of power.

The report praised him to the skies, describing him as someone whose skills rivaled Bruce Lee's, a promising young entrepreneur, and an animal protector overflowing with love—practically the embodiment of the perfect man.

"Look at you, Fu Gui, you're now the dream girl of every girl in Hong Kong!"

Zhang Lihua pointed at the exaggerated headline in the newspaper, winking and making faces.

Chen Ling helplessly put down the newspaper: "Brother Hua, please stop making fun of me. I just want to finish this quickly and go home to have some peace and quiet."

Zhang Lihua laughed and said, "I understand, I understand. But this reputation has helped us a lot. Uncle Zhou told me that your plan to capture the wild buffalo has been given the green light all the way."

"We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning and make this quick."

Liang Yuemin was not surprised when he heard that Chen Ling wanted to catch wild buffalo.

Chen Ling has always liked these things.

The three of them carefully discussed their plans for tomorrow.

Uncle Zhou has already contacted the Agriculture and Forestry Department, which will send several staff members to wait at the entrance to the mountain to "assist" him throughout the process.

The goal is to capture that exceptionally powerful, "Bull Demon King" level giant male buffalo, as well as several healthy-looking, high-quality female buffalo.

"I've already contacted someone to prepare all the tools."

Zhang Lihua patted his chest and assured him: "Large tranquilizer guns, sufficient doses of tranquilizer darts, sturdy ropes, and a transport ship."

"I only hire trusted veterans to ensure everything goes smoothly."

Chen Ling nodded: "Okay, it's up to us tomorrow. Let's try to get it done in one day."

……

The next day, it was just dawn.

Chen Ling, Liang Yuemin, Zhang Lihua and Zhou Bo, along with several experienced assistants from the Agriculture and Forestry Department brought by Zhou Bo.

Driving two SUVs, one of which was towing a modified trailer specifically for transporting livestock, they set off again toward Lantau Island.

Sure enough, at the agreed-upon entrance to the mountain, a middle-aged man in an Agriculture and Forestry Department uniform was waiting.

The man, surnamed Li, was very polite. Upon seeing Chen Ling, he warmly shook hands with him, saying, "Mr. Chen, I've long admired your name. Your deeds yesterday are truly admirable! The director specifically instructed us to cooperate fully with your arrest operation."

After exchanging pleasantries, the group hiked into the mountains.

Soon, it was already broad daylight.

Golden sunlight pierced through the morning mist and shone on the lush green valley.

The stream babbles, and the scenery is delightful.

However, the valley was empty, and there was no sign of bison.

"Huh? That's strange. They should have arrived by now at this time."

Uncle Zhou glanced at his watch and then carefully examined the grassland in the valley, where there were obvious signs of grazing and fresh cow dung.

"Did we arrive too early and disturb them?" Zhang Lihua wondered.

"Hmm, they might have seen us yesterday and are a bit wary today. These wild creatures are very clever."

Uncle Zhou gestured for everyone to find a secluded spot and crouch down: "Let's wait patiently and not make a sound."

Time passed by, the sun gradually rose, and the temperature in the valley also rose, becoming somewhat muggy.

It was almost 10 a.m., and the valley remained silent.

Liang Yuemin glanced at his watch with some anxiety, and Zhang Lihua also began to lose his composure.

Even the assistants that Commissioner Li brought began to whisper among themselves, wondering if they were going to come up empty-handed today.

Only Chen Ling remained calmly lying behind a rock, his sharp gaze scanning every corner of the valley, especially the denser forest on the opposite bank of the stream.

His intuition told him that the cows were right across from him, just watching.

Sure enough, just as it was almost 10:30 and the sunlight was getting a bit scorching, there was a commotion at the edge of the woods on the opposite bank.

First, a few smaller yellow cattle cautiously poked their heads out and looked around.

Then, more cows appeared from the forest.

The most eye-catching creature, naturally, is the enormous water buffalo, resembling a small mountain, walking among the herd like a king surveying his territory.

Its massive body gleamed with a dark luster in the sunlight, and its curved, thick horns inspired awe.

The cattle slowly walked down the riverbank and began to wade across the stream.

"coming!"

Zhou Bo said in a low voice, his voice filled with excitement.

Immediately afterwards, more bison emerged from the woods.

There were cattle of all sizes, both yellow and water buffalo, forming a large and impressive herd of about forty or fifty head.

They followed the lead cow to the stream and began to drink. Or they leisurely grazed on the tender green grass.

However, what happened next made even the well-informed Chen Ling widen his eyes slightly and exclaim in a low voice, "Good heavens!"

After drinking, the cattle did not linger on the bank for long.

Instead, led by the giant bull, they all walked down the stream and then... headed straight for the sea.

The stream flows into the sea here, forming a shallow estuary.

At this time, the tide was low, revealing a wide mudflat and shallow water area.

Even more astonishing is that these cattle, especially the massive water buffalo, fearlessly ventured into the sea.

They navigated the water with practiced ease, their massive bodies slicing through the light blue seawater as they steadily swam toward the shore where the group was lying in ambush.

The cattle formed a vast and mighty herd in the sea.

Bull heads bobbed on the sea surface, their thick necks and backs protruding above the water, creating a spectacular sight.

"My God... water buffalo... can go into the sea? And swim that far?"

Liang Yuemin was stunned, and he could barely hold onto the binoculars.

Although he knew that water buffaloes liked water, he was still deeply shocked to see dozens of buffaloes crossing the sea together.

Uncle Zhou explained with a smile, "There are many islands on Hong Kong Island. These bison have long been accustomed to swimming between different islands in order to find better pastures and fresh water."

"This distance is nothing to them; look how steadily they swim!"

Commissioner Li added, "Yes, these water buffaloes are strong and good swimmers. Sometimes they swim one or two kilometers in search of food, which is quite common."

Chen Ling looked at the group of "water-avoiding golden-eyed beasts" cutting through the waves in the sea, and felt even more fond of them.

With that stamina, that swimming ability, that adaptability, he's definitely a top-tier breeding bull.

We must get them back!

He could already picture in his mind how magnificent the offspring of these oxen would be after being nourished by the spiritual water of the cave.

"Mr. Chen, the cattle are about to come ashore. What should we do?"

Commissioner Li asked in a low voice, his tone implying a request for instructions.

Chen Ling's heroic act and amazing skills last night made him unconsciously relinquish command.

Chen Ling composed himself, his gaze fixed on the giant bull that had been the first to reach the shore, shaking off the water droplets, and quickly and clearly issued the command:

"Commissioner Li, Uncle Zhou, Brother Hua, according to the original plan, we will 'focus on the big and let go of the small'. Our target is the largest male water buffalo, and the strongest female water buffalo around it."

"I've selected about five or six of them."

"We'll arrest as many as we can, but our own safety is the priority."

He pointed to several cows in the herd that had large frames, full muscles, and shiny coats.

"We use tranquilizer guns when most of them come ashore, relax their guard, and start grazing."

"I'll deal with that 'Bull Demon King' first, make sure it hits the target with one shot."

"After I succeed, those of you with good marksmanship, aim at the cows I'm pointing to and fire at the same time. Make sure to subdue them instantly and reduce panic and disturbance among the herd."

"If all goes well, most of the cattle will be startled and run away to the opposite mountain forest."

"If any don't run away or react slowly, fire a few more blank shots or fire into the air to scare them away. Make sure to disperse them."

"Once the cattle have run far away, we will immediately go down and use the ropes and wooden poles we brought to tie up the anesthetized cattle tightly, especially their limbs and horns, and then transport them away in a trailer as soon as possible."

Everyone nodded to show their understanding.

Zhang Lihua's two helpers and a young man from the Agriculture and Forestry Department all checked the firearms and tranquilizer darts, holding their breath in concentration.

The cattle gradually came ashore and scattered on the grassland near the sea, where they began to graze.

The giant bull, like a king surveying his territory, paced slowly around the perimeter of the herd, remaining vigilant.

Chen Ling said he was very familiar with this kind of communal living situation.

Even if someone has a stubborn temper, there's no need to be afraid.

Just like a wild boar.

When a herd of wild animals is severely frightened or loses its leader, it will flee in panic.

On the contrary, they are left alone.

The most dangerous thing is to be provoked.

That is when they are most aggressive and most dangerous.

"They seem to have sensed something."

Uncle Zhou frowned: "That biggest guy is too cunning. It won't come close easily; it hasn't even entered firing range yet."

Chen Ling carefully observed the Bull King's posture. Its huge head would occasionally rise, and its nostrils would flare as it caught the scents in the air.

Its location is very clever, allowing it to both attack and defend. If anything changes, the entire herd can turn around and run away quickly back into the sea.

"Don't worry, Uncle Zhou, this range is actually sufficient."

Chen Ling quietly took a powerful tranquilizer gun from an assistant beside him.

This powerful tranquilizer gun has been specially modified, and its range and accuracy are much higher than ordinary ones.

He skillfully checked the gun, adjusted the scale, and loaded a specially made tranquilizer dart—enough to knock out an elephant—into the chamber.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and steadily aimed at the muscular hindquarters of the giant bull nearly a hundred meters away.

The shot is most effective there and is less likely to cause serious injury.

However, just as Chen Ling was about to pull the trigger, the giant bull seemed to have a telepathic connection and suddenly raised its head.

The bull's eyes, as big as copper bells, suddenly looked toward the hillside where Chen Ling and his men were hiding.

It seemed to sense something, its nostrils flaring as it pawed the ground restlessly with its front hooves.

It looks like it's about to rush over.

"Oh no, this beast is incredibly alert..." Uncle Zhou exclaimed in a low voice.

Chen Ling thought it was a pity, but his actions did not stop.

Knowing that the opportunity was fleeting, before the cattle could fully react, he decisively adjusted the muzzle of his gun, held his breath, and calmly pulled the trigger.

"puff!"

A slight gunshot rang out.

The tranquilizer dart was fired at extremely high speed and hit the giant bull with precision.

"Moo-!"

The giant bull, in pain, let out a deafening roar, and its massive body suddenly stood upright, its front legs pawing wildly in the air.

"Do it!"

Chen Ling gave a low shout.

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, several gunshots rang out, and several more tranquilizer darts were accurately fired at the healthy cows that Chen Ling had designated beforehand.

Two of them fell instantly, while the other two swayed and were also hit by bullets.

The herd of cattle was thrown into chaos instantly.

The startled bison let out terrified moos and instinctively ran back the way they had come from on the opposite bank.

After being shot, the giant bull went berserk and did not immediately flee.

Instead, with red eyes, it rushed a few steps toward the hillside where the gunshots came from, seemingly trying to find the culprit who had hurt it.

However, the anesthetic took effect very quickly. After only a dozen meters, it began to stagger and its eyes became unfocused.

Finally, it let out a mournful cry of resentment, and with a loud "thud," it crashed to the ground like half a wall, kicking up a cloud of grass and dust.

The other cows that were shot also fell to the ground one after another.

Only one cow seemed to have a slightly insufficient dose, or perhaps had a special constitution; it struggled to keep up with the herd for a distance before collapsing in the grass.

"Quickly! Drive away the rest of the cattle! Be quick!" Chen Ling urged.

Commissioner Li and an assistant immediately fired several blank shots into the air.

The loud gunshots echoed through the valley, completely scaring away the few cows that were still circling in panic.

The entire herd of cattle receded like the tide, quickly and thunderously plunging into the sea and sailing away.

The yellow ox also galloped into the dense forest and disappeared without a trace. (End of Chapter)