CHAPTER 524: CHAPTER 524 HAVING DINNER WITH LIU QINGYAN

The fact is that Northeast Tigers are indeed very scarce; they encountered a Northeast Leopard on the very first day they came, which truly was lucky.

For three whole days, Lu Zheng and his companion wandered around the border of the two countries but didn’t find even one.

Of course, this doesn’t mean they were bored; after all, they weren’t researchers with a mission, but tourists.

Boating on the Sui Fen River, fishing in Xingkai Lake, playing long jump on the tall red pines and fir trees in the primeval forest.

Moreover, deep in the mountains and forests was truly a wildlife sanctuary; roe deer, sika deer, sable, snow hare, and hazel grouse—all captured in Lin Wan’s numerous photos, and the two had loads of fun.

On the third day, they even found a blind bear. Lin Wan enthusiastically approached to wrestle with it, flipping it over several times until the black bear obediently showed its belly.

In the evenings, they would set up a tent outdoors.

Lu Zheng’s Storage Gourd had everything, eating hotpot, singing, and though the phone had no signal, they still had a radio for listening to broadcasts.

As for the latter half of the night, as the moon shone brightly and stars were sparse, with absolute silence, what happens in the warm tent goes without saying.

Until the fourth day, they had wandered into the deep forest of the Primorsky Territory of Russia, and when spotting a wild chicken, they also discovered at the same time the silhouette of a big cat.

With a dash and a pounce, the wild chicken had just flapped its wings when its neck was bitten.

Then, with just a few bites, all that was left were a few feathers and bloodstains, not even a trace of the chicken’s head, wholly crushed and swallowed by the over three-hundred-pound Northeast Tiger, cleanly devoured.

Terrifying indeed!

"Woohoo! Big Brain Tiger!"

The Northeast Tiger turned its head, eyes sharp, body agile, alertly vigilant, its presence fierce.

"Awoo!"

A pounce! A lift! A cut!

A moment later.

What’s left to say? Unable to fight back, all that’s left is to enjoy it; truthfully speaking, this biped creature takes pretty good care of me.

...

Lu Zheng and Lin Wan followed this Northeast Tiger for three days, hunting and playing together, eventually helping it hunt down a red deer, before bidding farewell reluctantly and waving goodbye.

...

Back home, rest.

Lu Zheng directly ordered a printer online, one that can print photos, and then bought several crystal albums to store their animal-themed travel pictures from around the world.

Well, from now on, they have a purpose when traveling.

"Honey~" Lin Wan approached coquettishly.

"What’s up~" Lu Zheng’s eyes lit up, feeling eager.

"It’s been a week, should we head out now?" Lin Wan’s eyes sparkled.

Lu Zheng, "..."

Alright then, this is the first week of the previously discussed weekend leisure activities.

...

Not to mention that a certain sixty-year-old Japanese elder suddenly suffered a stroke, about to face a miserable late life, and his two ultra-nationalist sons suddenly experienced kidney failure, Lu Zheng and Lin Wan had flown back to Hai City, took a walk along the inland river, and leisurely returned home.

The next day, while the two were huddling together, they received news that the special treasure auction of the San Miguel had smoothly concluded.

"Huh? Finished?"

"Total sales was 1.35 billion US dollars."

"Tsk tsk, it increased again."

"How much can you get?"

"No idea, there’s the auction commission and taxes, wait and see."

Lin Wan chuckled, "You might end up with just half of it cut off."

Lu Zheng clicked his tongue, "Then I would have to go to the Lighthouse Country and have a serious talk with them, just hoping they are sensible."

...

At dawn, Tonglin County, Lu Residence.

Autumn has arrived, and the weather gradually cools down. After a bout of martial exercise in the backyard, Lu Zheng steps into the front yard.

"Brother-in-law! Where have you been these past days?"

Spotting Lu Zheng’s appearance, Ao Qian from next door pokes out of the study, clinging to the wall, followed shortly by Liu Qingquan’s little head appearing beside her.

"I was away in secluded cultivation." Lu Zheng earnestly explained, "Practicing in the city can be a bit noisy, so I occasionally go out for some time to quiet down in seclusion."

"Oh oh?" Ao Qian nodded as if understanding, adding, "Then brother-in-law, your mental cultivation isn’t very strong, is it? It’s not a long retreat, just ordinary cultivation, can’t calm yourself even in the county?"

Lu Zheng, "..."

Managing a slight smile, "This improves efficiency somewhat, so I can comfortably enjoy more playtime."

Upon mentioning playtime, Ao Qian turned lively.

"Oh right, brother-in-law, you missed out on this month’s activities! It’s a pity; we went to Five Beauties Manor for a visit and fished by the river, then barbecued. It was so much fun!"

Lu Zheng blinked, "You find fishing fun?"

Ao Qian affirmed openly, "They usually come by themselves, but I specially restrained my Qi this time!"

Liu Qingquan nodded repeatedly, "I can testify; Qian Bao’Er didn’t catch a single fish and finally jumped in to catch them."

Ao Qian: (▼ヘ▼#)

"Qing Quan! Qian Bao’Er! Have you finished your morning homework?" came Madam Liu’s voice from the yard.

"Oh my!?"

"Just one more essay, we’ll go copy it now!"

The two little girls hurriedly scampered down the wall and disappeared.

Lu Zheng couldn’t help but smile. Despite Madam Liu’s gentle manner normally, she seems quite capable of handling these two girls.

"Lu Lang, are you dining at home tonight?"

"Sure, thank you, Aunt." Lu Zheng replied.

"No trouble at all." Madam Liu responded kindly, then footsteps were heard from the neighboring yard, likely heading to prepare.

Judging by the sights next door, these days have been quite uneventful.

Lu Zheng took out a folded fan from the gourd, fanning twice to enjoy the breezy coolness, then folded it back, and with walnuts in hand, greeted Uncle Li and Aunt Liu, leaving stylishly.

As usual, he first turned around Sweet Shop and Sugar Workshop before heading to Renxin Hall to meet Elder Liu and Liu Qingyan.

Not a single patient in sight in the hall, so Lu Zheng led Liu Qingyan to leave together, planning to dine out and later visit Yu Ling Garden for some opera.

Bright Moon Building, second floor, by the window.

Although the dishes here are far from Lu Zheng’s culinary skills, it’s a moment for their two-person world, the atmosphere is essential.

Ordered a few light dishes and a meat dish of simmered chicken chunks, both chuckling and chatting quietly as they enjoyed their lunch.

"What’s being performed at Yu Ling Garden this afternoon? Hopefully not ’Red Silk’s Story’ again; I’m tired of listening to it."

"Heard a new story penned by Zhongjing’s renowned talents, adapted to opera by Yu Ling Garden, becoming the new headline number."

"Really?" Lu Zheng nodded, "That sounds worth catching."

"Waiter, bring any two meat dishes and three bowls of rice."

At that moment, a white-clothed young man with sword-like brows and starry eyes, standing tall and upright, came up. Upon sitting down, he saw Liu Qingyan diagonally across and his eyes involuntarily brightened.