Cloudstream Flying Shadow's Grade One Race Invitation

[Thanks to 873 and Tiandao's Plans. Thank you, everyone. There might only be this chapter today. I'll see if I can manage another one later.]

December in Mindu was already bitterly cold, but Lin Zhi's meeting room was warm and cozy.

Zhang Jun sat in a chair with a cup of hot tea in his hands, while a four-eyed black-and-tan puppy he had gotten from Grandpa Chen lay by his feet.

Zhang Jun had named this puppy Ping An. The other four-eyed black-and-tan puppy was called Peaceful Prosperity, while the two white-faced yellow dogs were named Health and Peace and Lasting Peace. All of the names were related to peace and smooth sailing. He hoped the four puppies could live safe and happy lives, and that his young horses and businesses would likewise remain safe and prosper.

Grandpa Chen had already packed up his things and gone to live with his children, enjoying his retirement. Since the orchard was close to Chasing Ranch and also within Mindu City's limits, Zhang Jun simply moved into the small courtyard at the orchard permanently, taking one puppy out with him in rotation whenever he left.

As for the old villa, it was a place of sorrow for Zhang Jun, though it also held many warm memories. He left it vacant and only stayed there for a couple of days whenever he thought of it or had business in the area.

Back in the meeting room, a letter wrapped in a red cover lay spread out on the table before Zhang Jun. Several large characters were written on it: Sichuan Province Horse Racing Association.

Lin Zhi sat across from Zhang Jun, his face brimming with excitement, while Shan Yao sat beside him.

"A letter from Sichuan-Shu? Tell me, what was in it that made