Planting Crops

[A special update for Alliance Leader Snoopy]

"Roar, roar, roar..."

Xiao Hei became incredibly fierce upon seeing outsiders.

Ever since its body grew, it hadn't had a chance to show off. Now that outsiders had arrived, it naturally wanted to bare its fangs first!

When the pockmarked man and his subordinates saw Xiao Hei's sharp fangs, their faces turned pale, and their feet involuntarily retreated.

Xiao Hei, however, walked slowly, step by step, its gaze fiercer than a wolf's, looking as if it was about to devour someone.

This made their hearts pound in their chests.

"Boss, boss..." the pockmarked man said fearfully to Zhang Han, looking at Xiao Hei.

"Xiao, Xiao Hei Hei..."

At this moment, a childish voice came from nearby. It was the Little Princess, who had just finished her nutritional drink in Zhang Han's arms.

Mengmeng stretched out her small hand towards Xiao Hei.

Xiao Hei's expression changed instantly. It looked amiable and kind, its large tail wagging left and right. It stuck out its tongue and slowly nudged its head into Mengmeng's small palm.

This vivid expression was like the 'Grand Commandant of the Nine Gates' smoking meme online.

"Phew..."

The pockmarked man and his subordinates let out a long sigh of relief.

"Bo... Boss, what kind of dog is this?" the pockmarked man asked cautiously. "Does it bite?"

"It's an ordinary dog, it doesn't bite," Zhang Han replied with a slight shake of his head.

"Then I'm relieved. By the way, boss, did you plant all of this here?" The pockmarked man moved away from Xiao Hei and stood on Zhang Han's other side, admiring the surroundings.

"Yes," Zhang Han nodded.

"What kind of grass is this? I can't even see the soil," the pockmarked man asked curiously.

"Ordinary grass."

"And these flowers, did you cultivate them? They look different from the ones outside."

"They're not much different, just ordinary flowers."

"What kind of tree is this? It's so beautiful, I'd love to plant one like it."

"A normal tree."

The pockmarked man's mouth twitched slightly. He felt Zhang Han's words were too simplistic.

Putting aside everything else, if this grass were put up for sale, every turf exhibition would be scrambling for it. If these flowers were sold, everyone would probably love them. And this awe-inspiring tree, it truly made one revere it.

He had never imagined before that such an existence, like the World Tree in a game, could truly exist in the world.

"This is simply too magnificent!"

Walking under the trees, the pockmarked man looked up at the Thunder Sun Tree and sincerely exclaimed.

Standing here and gazing at the surroundings, it was even more breathtaking.

Mengmeng and Xiao Hei were playing, Zhang Han watched the Little Princess with a gentle gaze, while the other subordinates, after putting down the seeds, seedlings, and various farming tools, took a few glances around.

"This place is truly beautiful, like a mythical world!" one middle-aged man repeatedly shook his head.

"Yes, I've never seen such a beautiful place before."

"Did I stumble upon a paradise?"

"Yes, yes!" At this moment, Mengmeng happily stretched out her small arm and said with pride, "This is a paradise, a paradise my Daddy built for Mengmeng!"

"A built paradise..." the pockmarked man sighed softly and looked at Mengmeng with envy. "Little friend, I truly envy you for having such a capable father, to be able to build such a place. It's truly amazing."

"Hehehe... My Daddy is the most amazing, hehehe..." Mengmeng was overjoyed to hear others praise her father, bouncing around with her small arms.

Seeing her happy, Xiao Hei also hopped a few times, looking like a "high-class playmate."

"I don't want to leave this place," the pockmarked man said with a bitter shake of his head, looking at Zhang Han. "Boss, can I take a few pictures here? This place is truly too beautiful, I'll regret it for life if I don't have photos."

"That serious?"

Zhang Han couldn't help but chuckle. This guy even brought up regretting it for life. He then waved his hand and said, "Go ahead and take them, but don't tell anyone the location. Without me bringing them, others will be bitten."

As Zhang Han spoke, Xiao Hei turned its head and looked at the pockmarked man, its gaze turning fierce again. Its mouth opened, revealing its sharp fangs.

As if to say: My good teeth aren't for biting, but... for eating people!

"Hiss..."

The pockmarked man trembled and nodded repeatedly. "Okay, okay, I definitely won't say anything."

"Alright, take your pictures," Zhang Han nodded.

"Thank you, boss." The pockmarked man's face lit up with joy. He took out his phone from his pocket and stood under the Thunder Sun Tree, having his subordinates take photos from all angles.

He took pictures in the grass and in front of the flower beds. He even wanted to take a photo with the cute Mengmeng, but he felt too embarrassed to ask.

It wasn't just the pockmarked man; his subordinates also took many photos here. Finally, they enthusiastically bid farewell to Zhang Han and Mengmeng before walking down the mountain, looking back repeatedly.

"This... is truly a paradise! Boss, you're a divine being. I never would have imagined anyone could create such a wonderful place."

The pockmarked man stood at the edge of the jungle, casting one last longing glance at the beautiful scenery before reluctantly leaving.

On New Moon Mountain, under the Thunder Sun Tree.

After playing with Mengmeng for a while, Zhang Han stood up and said:

"Mengmeng, Daddy has to go to work. You play here with Xiao Hei!"

"Huh?" Mengmeng blinked, asking in her milky voice, "Where are you going to work, Daddy?"

"Over there," Zhang Han pointed to the paddy fields behind the mountain. "It's almost noon, and the sun is quite hot. You play here under the tree's shade."

"No, I want to play next to Daddy. And... Mengmeng doesn't feel hot either," Mengmeng pouted.

"Alright then."

Zhang Han smiled and shook his head. It was nearing noon, and the temperature in Hong Kong was very high; one would break into a sweat just walking outside for a bit.

But on this New Moon Mountain, the temperature was generally maintained around twenty-three degrees Celsius, with a relative humidity of about fifty-five percent. This was the most comfortable temperature and climate for humans.

Coupled with the fresh air and beautiful environment, it was already a resort destination for ordinary people.

And all of this was, of course, thanks to the Thunder Sun Trees.

Zhang Han knew the temperature was good, but the sunlight was still strong. Prolonged exposure could also lead to a tanned complexion, so Zhang Han subconsciously wanted Mengmeng to play in the shade.

However, since Mengmeng was so clingy and wanted to follow, Zhang Han nodded in agreement. It was past eleven now, and planting rice seedlings in the two hundred square meters of paddy field would take about two hours at Zhang Han's speed.

It would typically take ordinary people three hours to plant two hundred square meters. Of course, with Zhang Han's current physique, he could speed it up to within an hour, but he didn't want to. Firstly, he wanted to do the work diligently, and secondly, he wanted to enjoy the pastoral life.

"Oh dear."

Reaching the front of the paddy field, Zhang Han patted his head and muttered, "I forgot to buy boots!"

Even with meticulous preparation, he still missed something when it was time to work.

"Never mind, I'll go barefoot." Zhang Han took off his shoes and socks, rolled up his pant legs, and walked into the rice field with the seedlings.

"Daddy, Daddy, do you need Mengmeng's help!" Mengmeng called out from the grass beside him in her milky voice.

"Hahaha..." Zhang Han laughed heartily at Mengmeng's eager offer and replied, "No need, you just play with Xiao Hei. When Daddy finishes planting the seedlings, we'll go out to eat!"

"Okay."

Mengmeng nodded obediently, then turned and pounced on Xiao Hei, who was lying on the ground.

Mengmeng's small hands continuously pawed at Xiao Hei's head and body. Xiao Hei squirmed, and sometimes, when it hurt, Xiao Hei didn't dare to move, afraid it would pull the Little Princess down if it exerted itself.

It could only endure the occasional pain and play with Mengmeng, who was becoming a little devil in its eyes. Xiao Hei would occasionally glance at Mengmeng, wondering when she would stop her destructive little hands!

"Don't move, Xiao Hei Hei, don't move," Mengmeng commanded.

Xiao Hei turned and lay flat on the ground, motionless.

"Xiao Hei is so good," Mengmeng praised him in a proper manner, then took small steps and sat down on Xiao Hei's body.

"Go... go..." Mengmeng pointed forward with her little arms and said in her milky voice.

"Mmm... mmm..." Xiao Hei imitated Mengmeng's tone and grunted a couple of times before standing up and walking forward.

However, Xiao Hei's fur was very smooth. As it moved, Mengmeng slid to the side with a whoosh, about to fall to the ground.

"Awooo..."

Xiao Hei was terrified, its eyes wide, and it quickly twisted its body 360 degrees.

"Bang!"

A faint thud, the sound of Xiao Hei's body hitting the ground. Its belly faced upwards, catching the almost-fallen Mengmeng.

Fortunately, Xiao Hei was fast enough, and Mengmeng ended up falling onto its soft belly, not hitting the ground.

The moment before, Xiao Hei's nerves were taut, and it had even stopped breathing.

Seeing Mengmeng fall safely onto its belly, Xiao Hei finally relaxed.

"Hoo... Awooo... Awooo..."

Xiao Hei let out a few breaths of relief, sticking out its large tongue with a helpless expression.

With such a human-like expression and a body twice its normal size, Xiao Hei at this moment could truly be called an Iron-clad Golden Emperor Dog.

"You, you're so clumsy, Xiao Hei Hei," Mengmeng huffed and reached out her little hand to pat Xiao Hei's belly.

"Mmm mmm..."

Xiao Hei whimpered a couple of times with a wronged expression.

At this moment, Zhang Han, who was planting rice seedlings in the paddy field, shook his head and smiled. "Mengmeng, Xiao Hei is your friend. You can't bully your friends."

"Ah, I know, I wasn't bullying Xiao Hei," Mengmeng said, rubbing the spot she had just patted. "We're good friends, aren't we, Xiao Hei? Tell me, tell me, right?"

"Awooo awooo..." Xiao Hei nodded convincingly.

"Xiao Hei Hei, you, you get up quickly. Let's try again," Mengmeng climbed off Xiao Hei's belly and stood on the grass, directing him.