"Director Yang, thank you so much this time."
"If it weren't for you, we'd probably still be on the mountain catching wild boars."
"Yes, not only has the boar problem been solved, but the villagers' awareness of protecting wild animals has also significantly increased."
"It's a pity you have to go back so soon, Director Yang. Why don't you stay here for the New Year?"
...
Facing the persistent invitations from the leaders of Weinan, Yang Lin politely refused them all.
He was kidding himself. After living like a wild man on the mountain for a week, he had no doubt that if he continued, he would lose his ability to speak.
"Thank you all for your hospitality these past few days. I will definitely visit again if I have the chance in the future. As for staying for the New Year, that's another matter."
After a round of pleasantries and farewells, Zhang Tai, the director of the Forestry Bureau, approached Yang Lin.
"Director Yang, in gratitude for your help, and also to strengthen the friendship between Xihong Zoo and our local institutions,"
"We, along with Qinling Zoo, have prepared a gift for your zoo."
As soon as he finished speaking, several cages covered with red cloth were pushed out.
Seeing these cages, Yang Lin immediately understood what the so-called gift was.
And as the red cloth was lifted, his guess was confirmed.
The first things that caught his eye were two Qinling golden monkeys with pure golden fur and pale blue faces.
"Director Yang, these two golden monkeys are the third generation bred at Qinling Zoo. One male and one female, both just over a year old."
After speaking, Director Zhang lifted the red cloth from the second cage. This time, a Qinling giant panda with its hind leg bandaged and in a cast appeared.
"I don't need to introduce this one. We had originally planned to release it back into the Qinling Mountains after it recovered. However, with the mountain passes blocked by heavy snow, we have ultimately decided to donate it to Xihong Zoo."
Listening to Zhang Tai's voice and looking at the familiar, faded panda before him, Yang Lin couldn't help but show a satisfied smile.
As the animals in the first two cages were revealed one after another, the identity of the animals in the next two cages became clear.
They were takins and crested ibis, both also among the "Four Treasures of Qinling."
And both were a pair.
Seeing this, even Yang Lin, who had been mentally prepared, exclaimed at their generosity.
Originally, he had only thought of getting a panda and taking back that golden cat. Who knew they would directly equip him with all four treasures of Qinling.
Although these were all bred at Qinling Zoo, in the entire country, only Xihong Zoo would receive such treatment.
In response, Yang Lin naturally expressed his sincere thanks.
After bidding farewell to everyone, he once again embarked on the journey back to Ningnan.
He could have taken the high-speed rail directly to a plane, but this time, the number of accompanying animals was simply too large.
Among them were national treasures, and he couldn't entrust them to travel back on their own.
So, he chose to travel with the animals.
As Yang Lin accompanied the animals on their return journey, news of Yang Lin receiving the Four Treasures of Qinling was reported by various media outlets online.
When netizens saw Yang Lin standing in front of the Four Treasures of Qinling, smiling for a photo, they all went wild.
"Director Yang's smile is very genuine, I can tell."
"Following Diannan, another victim appears."
"What a haul, what a haul."
"Wow! You can even bring back local specialties when you travel."
"The people of Qinxi are truly hospitable. This gift is a bit heavy, but we people of Guixi are not unreasonable either. How about this, leave an address, and I'll personally fund two truckloads of sugarcane to be sent over."
"They sent the Four Treasures of Qinling, and we're only offering sugarcane. That's definitely not enough. I'll add two truckloads of Luosifen (river snail noodles)."
"Director Yang has truly never disappointed us."
"Yuedong has already blacklisted Director Yang for tourism."
"Yunan has already blacklisted Director Yang for tourism."
"Friendly reminder, Director Yang will be passing through Bashu and Qianyang next."
"Director Yang: I heard you have pandas there too?"
"Qianyang: Don't come here."
.....
Undoubtedly, at this moment, Yang Lin's return journey once again became the focus of the entire internet.
Compared to last time when he single-handedly brought Tuantuan to Diannan for a blind date, his entourage this time had expanded considerably.
Including the animals that Xihong Zoo already had, the number of accompanying animals reached an astonishing 20-plus.
Apart from the "Paw Patrol," the least valuable were nationally protected animals of Class III.
Some media humorously remarked that Yang Lin was taking an entire zoo on a trip.
After Yang Lin traveled for more than six hours in vehicles arranged by the Weinan authorities, the sky finally began to darken.
The convoy entered a small county called Ziyang.
"Driver, let's not rush tonight. Let's rest here for a while. There's no hurry."
Hearing Yang Lin's words, the driver naturally agreed without hesitation.
The distance from Weinan to Nanning was over 1,700 kilometers, which would take about 17 hours of continuous driving.
Moreover, the items they were transporting this time were quite special.
If anything were to happen due to fatigue driving, they might end up serving long prison sentences.
With this thought in mind, the convoy immediately found a hotel in the county town to rest for the night before continuing their journey.
Initially, Yang Lin had planned to return to his room after dinner and rest. But considering he had finally arrived in an unfamiliar city, why wouldn't he experience the local customs and traditions?
"Let's just take a quick stroll."
As he spoke, he grabbed his phone and walked out of the hotel.
At this moment, a light snow began to fall from the sky.
Walking on the streets of the unfamiliar county town for the first time, looking at the warm lights of the houses along the street, a unique feeling surged in Yang Lin's heart.
He inexplicably wanted to share it all.
He immediately took out his phone and turned on the live streaming mode.
As soon as the live stream started, a large number of netizens who were following Yang Lin's itinerary flooded in.
"Has Director Yang reached Ningnan this quickly?"
"Where is this? Are they not on the road?"
"This street view looks like my hometown."
"My hometown feels like this too."
.....
"Dear netizens, I have now arrived in a small county town called Ziyang. Since we're not rushing tonight, I'll take you around."
"If nothing unexpected happens, I believe most netizens have never been here. Of course, this is my first time here too."
"I must say, our country is truly vast."
While marveling, Yang Lin unknowingly arrived at a prosperous area that seemed to be the city center.
Just as he was about to look for local delicacies, a huge tent erected on an open space appeared before him.
Intermittent bursts of chaotic music emanated from within the tent.
As Yang Lin approached the tent with some curiosity, a large sign posted at the entrance instantly caught his attention.