Chen Lin: "It's precisely because this position matters that I'm giving it to you, Xiaoyue."

Chen Lin looked into Gadwall's clear eyes and spoke tentatively.

"Little buddy, is this... for me?"

Gadwall tilted its head and gave two soft coos, as though it had actually understood him.

Chen Lin grinned.

"All right, I appreciate the thought."

With his other hand, Chen Lin picked up the little fish, which was still flapping, and held it back up to Gadwall's bill.

"But you should eat it yourself. This is your catch."

Gadwall did not stand on ceremony. It stretched out its head and swallowed the little fish whole with a gulp. A visible bulge formed in its neck and slowly slid down.

After eating, it was in no hurry to leave. It stayed comfortably perched on Chen Lin's arm and affectionately rubbed its head against his wrist.

Just then, the grass by the bank rustled.

Three little fluffy heads poked out.

They were Gadwall's three ducklings.

They had grown a size larger since arriving, and their feathers had filled out considerably. They waddled over to Chen Lin's feet and curiously studied this enormous human without a trace of fear.

Chen Lin's heart melted instantly.

He carefully bent down and cupped the smallest one in his palm.

The little thing was only palm-sized and fluffy all over. Its body heat seeped into his hand, warm and cozy.

Far from struggling, it obediently curled into a ball and gently pecked Chen Lin's finger with its tiny bill, tickling him.

Too cute.

Chen Lin could not help laughing.

It felt like having a whole group of unusual family members.

An idea flashed through his mind.

Perhaps he could add a special area to his resort project.

A one-of-a-kind wildlife park featuring these animals with their remarkable intelligence.

On Su Mei's first day in charge, the Farmhouse Courtyard's operational efficiency