Chapter 128

Shi Wen immediately nodded. "I think that's a good idea. I'll ask Brother Fu if they're free and ask them to help manage the ranch for a couple of days."

Yan Kexing: "Are you taking all these little guys out?"

When the children heard Yan Kexing ask this question, they all raised their heads and looked at them with bright eyes.

Shi Wen chuckled and nudged the Wolf King, who was closest to him, with his knee. "Let's take them out for a bit. They've worked so hard for so long, they need to relax."

The little ones understood and let out another excited roar.

Yan Kexing glanced at them and said, "Then let's take them all out. It'll be a good opportunity to gather more medicinal herbs and mountain fruits. Let Shi Suo carry them."

Shi Suo had no objections whatsoever, staring with her big, bright eyes. "Hiss!"

Shi Wen curiously, "Are there many medicinal herbs in the mountains?"

"Lots," Yan Kexing nodded. "It's harvesting season now, so let's search freely; we should be able to find many useful medicinal herbs."

Shi Wen, "Have you ever dug for these before?"

Yan Kexing: "That depends on how long ago it was. It was harvested more than a hundred years ago, but with the development of modern medicine, I became too lazy to do it and stopped harvesting it. However, I know that we have some good medicinal herbs in this area, which would be good for honey processing."

Shi Wen then remembered. "Oh right, some medicinal herbs need to be processed with honey. Since our honey is so special, will it affect the efficacy of the medicine?"

Yan Kexing: "It shouldn't be a problem. Honey is so mild, and it doesn't conflict with the medicinal properties. At worst, we can find a knowledgeable doctor to take a look after we bring the herbs back."

Shi Wen, "I think this is a good idea!"

Chapter 128

Shi Wen they had made preparations early this morning before I went out.

While ostensibly going up the mountain to collect medicinal herbs, the trip also subtly includes taking advantage of the good weather to bring the kids out for a day of fun.

Therefore, Shi Wen and Yan Kexing specially prepared a large basket of food for their picnic later.

They also packed sleeping bags and a makeshift tent, and if all goes well, they might camp out tonight and spend the night with the little ones.

If things don't go smoothly, I'll just come back this afternoon.

Anyway, he had already spoken to Fu Meng, so he just needed to tell Fu Meng again in the afternoon.

With so many kids going out together, it was impossible to drive, Shi Wen and Yan Kexing decided to go out on their motorcycles.

This way they can drive their motorcycles directly to the foot of the mountain, or even halfway up.

Unlike driving, you don't have to stop on the main road and then walk into the mountains.

They busied themselves preparing, and Shi Wen pushed out a motorcycle and called to Yan Kexing to push another one, "Almost done, let's go."

Yan Kexing: "Did you bring everything?"

"Everyone's here." Shi Wen braced his long legs on the ground, fastened his helmet, checked that his ears weren't being pressed down, and then called to the dogs roaming nearby, "Ready to go! Heiwa and Wolf King, Shi Suo way. Shi Suo, you bring up the rear. Everyone keep up, don't fall behind!"

Then, a chorus of "woof woof" sounds rose and fell, mixed with the "hissing" of Shi Suo and Yan Shi.

Shi Wen smiled, twisted the throttle, and the motorcycle slowly drove off.

The dogs immediately followed, and the two horses followed behind.

Shi Wen glanced back and noticed two more figures in white in the group of little ones.

Hmm? The two little ones have caught up?

He stopped his motorcycle and called back, "Little Fox, Little Snow Leopard, didn't you two agree yesterday that you'd stay home with Cong Zai for the day?"

The fox cub and the snow leopard cub were both too young, especially the snow leopard cub, which had only recently opened its eyes and whose claws hadn't fully developed yet, making it unsuitable for them to go up the mountain.

Shi Wen didn't seem inclined to involve these two guys either.

No matter how hard we search, we have to wait until they get a bit bigger.

The little fox and the little snow leopard hid behind the dogs, remaining silent.

Shi Wen almost laughed in anger, pointing at them. "Heiwa, Wolf King, you two bring these two out."

Heiwa and the Wolf King wagged their tails and turned around, carrying the two little creatures who were trying to sneak away to Shiwen's Shi Wen.

The little snow leopard was very defiant, twisting its body and desperately trying to scratch the Wolf King with its claws, while yelling loudly, "Meow--"

Its body was small, but somehow it made such a loud noise, as if it had a megaphone in its mouth, so loud that the Wolf King's ears were tilted back, as if they were pressed against his scalp.

The little fox was much more obedient, hanging its paws and big tail without moving. However, no matter what Shi Wen said, it kept its eyes down, looking completely unresponsive.

Shi Wen helplessly, "You guys can't even run, so there's no sense of accomplishment when you go out to play."

The snow leopard cub and the fox cub remained silent.

Yan Kexing chimed in, "Alright, they're at that mischievous age right now. If we don't take them, they'll definitely be upset. Let's just put them in our pockets and take them out."

Shi Wen how pitiful the two little ones were, Shi Wen had no choice but to give in. "Alright."

Yan Kexing held out his hand. "Little fox, come here."

Heiwa put the little fox down, and the little fox darted up like a white lightning bolt, climbing up Yan Kexing's leg and into his arms in a few steps.

Yan Kexing patted its head, tucked it into his arms, and zipped up his coat.

"Alright, you're the epitome of cold on the outside but warm on the inside." Shi Wen shook his head and called to the Wolf King beside him, "Wolf King, bring the little snow leopard over here."

The Wolf King carried the snow leopard cub to Shi Wen bent down, scooped it up, and put it in his own arms before zipping up his pants.

The little snow leopard then quieted down.

Shi Wen, "Let's go!"

The little guys all cried out in unison, "Woof!" "Meow!" "Woof woof!" "Hiss!"

They're going up the mountain today; they don't need to take the main road, they can just find their way and cross the grassland.

They were riding motorcycles, with the little ones following behind; taking the back roads would be more convenient.

They set off quite early, arriving at the foot of the mountain around 8 a. m.