Forest Ranger, starting from Picking Up a Lynx Girl-Chapter 163: Club She, Funny Leopard

Birds of prey circled in the sky, their target in a different direction from where they were.

Old Gao wanted to check out the situation, but the supplies he carried weren't sufficient for him to wander off.

After observing for a while, the birds of prey disappeared from sight, and Old Gao reluctantly followed Chen Ying down the mountain.

They hadn't walked far when they heard the squeaky sounds of monkeys.

Chen Ying looked closely, and it seemed to be the same group of monkeys that had soaked in the hot springs earlier.

But they appeared somewhat panicky, perching high in the trees and looking very alert.

Old Gao quickly pulled out his map and glanced at it.

"It's over at Long Haizi Slope."

The mountain they were on was among the smaller ones within the Snow Mountains, and heading further in the northwest direction would lead them to several of the famous larger snow-capped mountains, close to the cities where glaciers lie.

Long Haizi Slope had a harsh environment with virtually no path to follow.

Years ago, when outdoor hiking adventures started sprouting, many travelers teamed up to trek through these gullies, but let's not talk about the outcomes - these past few years, hardly anyone has dared to venture there.

Even the Protection Station sends fewer patrols, relying mostly on drones and aerial surveillance for protection tasks now.

The two paused to observe the monkeys for a while and, seeing no significant movement, they left the area.

On their way back, they passed the Arrow Bamboo Forest and spotted three Red Pandas chasing and playing with one another. Upon hearing someone approach, the adorable creatures stood up and faced the perceived threat in a classic ლ(′◉❥◉｀ლ) pose.

Chen Ying casually took a photo and hurriedly pulled Old Gao away.

Jinya, who had rushed ahead, was tempted by the sight of the three posing.

However, just as Little Jin was about to sneak back, Jinya firmly held him back.

"Don't go, Two-legged beasts like these little things."

After all, those little critters weren't on its menu.

To be precise, at least don't strike while the Two-legged beasts are watching.

Back at the rescue station, they saw Little Sen and Little Deng each holding back a cub, trying to mediate a dispute, while not far from the edge of the woods, Big-Eared Bear had indeed come for a visit, holding a food bowl specially for Leo, filled with Little Apple and steamed buns.

"What happened here?"

After putting down his bag and firmly restraining a frantic Leo, Chen Ying skillfully tickled him and stuffed some treats into his mouth, finally calming Leo down.

Beside them, a cub also scampered over, murmuring for food, even reaching out its paws to dig into Leo's mouth.

Chen Ying hurriedly fed it a couple of treats as well to prevent Leo from raging.

"It's that Giant Panda, it took Leo's food bowl as soon as it arrived, sat down and started eating, and hasn't stopped since."

More importantly, Little Sen was worried about that foreign panda harming the two cubs.

Chen Ying curiously looked around, "Haven't Jiaojiao and Great Bai come back? That Giant Panda is their friend from the road. They ate at its place on the next mountain, so they invited it here as a guest."

What? There's such neighborly behavior?

Little Sen and Little Deng exchanged glances, feeling that the animals in these woods were becoming increasingly baffling.

"Brother Ying, next week I'm going to be sent out for training, for about three months."

Little Deng approached, a bit shy, yet slightly proud.

"Brother Li found this opportunity for me. I'll start with a month of theory at the Forestry and Grassland Bureau, then visit several protection stations to learn, and I heard I might even tour around a few neighboring provinces."

"Not bad, take hold of the opportunity well. At the start of the year, I'll ask around to see if we can get you enrolled in a class for an adult college entrance exam. Anyway, learning more can't hurt."

In the past, no one really took care of Little Deng. His family didn't understand, and it didn't matter if he couldn't study.

But this kid actually had a bright mind. Once at the protection station, following several older brothers broadened his horizons, and he was willing to put in the effort and time to learn, which is why Yin Li planned it for him.

Little Deng respected Chen Ying and Dr. Gao just as much. Whenever there was a bit of free time after work, whenever they needed help, he didn't even need to be asked; Little Deng would come to help on his own.

So whether it was Duanmu teaching him to do social media, or Little Sen working with him as a keeper, it was because this kid was worth it.

"Thanks, Brother Ying. I actually wanted to ask to borrow a few books to read," he said, touching the back of his head, a bit embarrassed. "Brother Li said I could take the path of a rescuer or a keeper in the future and asked me to consult with you."

Chen Ying thought for a moment. Little Deng didn't have strong educational credentials, so progressing within the system was difficult. However, if he had a mentor to teach him well, taking a roundabout path to obtain professional certificates could also be feasible.

"Okay, I'll find you a few professional books later. But think it over carefully, once you start on this path, you have to keep going."

"I've already made up my mind, I can do it," Little Deng quickly nodded. "Brother Li also said, no backing out. Once I've decided, even if he has to beat me with a stick, he'll make sure I stick with it."

Chen Ying didn't think he could do what Yin Li did, but since Little Deng was proactive in learning, he was happy to lend a hand.

"Then go ahead and start learning, and ask if you don't understand something, don't just keep it to yourself."

Dr. Gao chimed in, "I mainly focus on birds, but I'm also pretty good with the basics. If your Brother Ying is busy, you can ask me too."

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Little Sen shivered and didn't dare to make a sound; in front of Dr. Gao, he was just a kid.

It took three days, working with Little Deng and Little Sen, to edit about a dozen videos, all featuring wildlife they encountered during their trip up the mountain.

Old Gao also got involved, forcing the three of them to help edit a few bird videos.

Under Chen Ying's science communication account, everyone talked about how the uploader had just "returned from the dead."

There were even some wondering if Chen Ying's recent absence was due to being jailed for kidnapping wild animals to work in a sweatshop.

Besides his wildlife videos, he also visited Bear Garden and edited some small videos about black bear rescue, including a young man who kept a leopard cat volunteering daily at the Bear Garden.

Big-Eared Bear had stayed here for about three days, munching through half a basket of Little Apples, and on a snowy morning, left behind a pile of Qingtuan without a trace of bear to be seen.

Jiaojiao was indifferent about its comings and goings; Great Bai even saw it out.

Hearing Jiaojiao say that Great Bai had gone to send off the bear, Chen Ying was stunned. If it evolved further, he'd have to suspect that wrapped under Great Bai's white fur coat was a person!

Brother Leopard and Leopard Sister took the two little leopards out for a stroll, saying they needed to clear their minds and would return soon.

As for Jinya, this girl, she had been harassed quite a bit by that male lynx.

That male lynx really was a blockhead. Clearly having no intention of mating with Jinya, he still insisted on advising her daily not to be with Little Jin, claiming they weren't the same species and it wouldn't work out.

Little Jin and Jinya, infuriated, chased it around to beat it.

This fellow, outmatched, would run away, while crying about Jinya and Little Jin ganging up on him without martial honor.

Clouded Leopard sneaked over to tell Chen Ying about this, laughing so hard he almost fell off the tree.

This one was truly a Funny leopard.