Forest Ranger, starting from Picking Up a Lynx Girl-Chapter 254 - - What’s on the ground? Oh, a chin.

Watching Snow Dope, full and rolling on the grass to scratch an itch, Chen Ying felt like he saw another Jinya.

Unlike Jinya, who was pampered by her brother and doted on by Little Jin, Snow Dope seemed like a flower in the wilderness, lone and brilliantly braving the cold wind.

Chen Ying’s emotions were captured by Ji Xin.

Through his camera lens, the trust from Snow Dope towards Chen Ying, and the affection from Chen Ying towards Snow Dope, were unmistakably evident.

After rolling around comfortably, Snow Dope ran to Chen Ying’s feet, laid down, and rubbed against his legs, emanating sheer happiness.

Chen Ying sighed lightly and suddenly picked up Snow Dope, who yelped and clung firmly to Chen Ying’s neck.

Then, resting on Chen Ying’s shoulder, as if a door to a new world had opened, it grinned quite joyfully.

But even if Snow Dope was light, it still weighed fifty or sixty pounds; Chen Ying had to hold it in both arms.

Ji Xin stared, adding another term to his impression of Chen Ying: Brother Ying must be reincarnated from catnip.

Back at the camp’s temporary resting area, Chen Ying decided to brush Snow Dope’s teeth.

This guy, unlike other leopards, mostly ate secondhand meat, so it really stank.

With animal toothbrushes and mouthwash ready, Chen Ying stretched his long legs, clamped the beast’s head, pried open its mouth, and got to work.

Snow Dope whimpered and struggled, only to be gently tapped on the head by Chen, leaving it no choice but to endure the ordeal.

After cleaning its teeth and rinsing with mouthwash, the moment Chen Ying released Snow Dope, it hopped away, smacking its lips and even wiping its mouth with its paws.

Feeling uncomfortable despite the lengthy effort, it dashed to the river to drink water and rinse its mouth.

When it returned, it crept stealthily, apparently aiming to scare Chen Ying.

Chen Ying happened to be sitting on a rock with his back to Snow Dope, filling out data.

Ji Xin sat nearby, lifting his smartphone in Snow Dope’s direction.

Several meters apart, Snow Dope advanced a few steps, readjusted its position after sensing something amiss, then positioned itself downwind and peeked out with just its eyes.

Just as it prepared to dash out and startle Chen Ying, it sensed a noise nearby. With a tilt of its head and a snap of its jaws, a prairie mouse ran right into its mouth.

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Snow Dope was truly stunned, biting the unwitting mouse to death reflexively, then looking up at Chen Ying, seeming somewhat lost.

Ji Xin recorded the entire episode, nearly bursting out laughing upon seeing Snow Dope’s incredulous expression.

Biting his lower lip, he handed the phone to Chen Ying for him to watch.

Chen Ying, curious, took it and hit play, and then burst out with a “WC” followed by laughter.

“Lucky dope has a dope’s fortune, even gets treats delivered to its doorstep.”

One prairie mouse was just enough for a nip, chewed and swallowed; laying down with its mouth open, it still hoped for effortless gains.

Chen Ying nearly laughed in frustration.

Walking over, he patted it, telling it to go play further away.

Bao Bao wasn’t pleased, Bao Bao still wanted self-service food.

“Are you actually daft? Having it once is just your good luck; you’re still thinking of continuing? Do you think the prairie mice, without any self-respect, will line up to deliver meals to you?”

Pinching Snow Dope’s nape fiercely, Chen Ying didn’t bother with it anymore.

“Should you go back to rest first while I go check the Tibetan antelope carcass ahead?”

While speaking, Chen Ying put on his protective gear.

Even though the high altitude and low temperature of the highland meant that the decay of animal carcasses was unlikely.

In fact, before they even rotted, they were usually completely consumed.

But he wanted to inspect the animal remains; wearing protection was definitely necessary.

Ji Xin didn’t understand and didn’t dare to volunteer to help.

Before leaving, Sister Xiao Song told him not to meddle ignorantly.

This was the highland; in case of danger, he could end up hindering his team. So under such circumstances, he should refrain from taking action beyond his knowledge and capabilities.

Being safe was the best help he could offer his teammates.

Ji Xin found he couldn’t agree with his brother Duanmu, only ever swayed by Sister Xiao Song’s advice.

In his eyes, his brother simply didn’t deserve Sister Xiao Song, who was devoted to her career.

Suited up in protective gear, Chen Ying entered the calving ground and began examining and assembling the bones.

He wasn’t doing this to lay the Tibetan antelopes to rest but to see if he could ascertain the health condition of the Tibetan antelopes from their bones.

And indeed,

On this stretch of riverbank alone, there were fifteen complete Tibetan antelope skeletons, three of which had leg bone issues, and one even showed signs of bow legs.

Fortunately, it wasn’t too severe; otherwise, they couldn’t have traveled long distances to reach this place.

Taking photos and making brief written notes, Chen Ying’s busy figure caught the eye of the leader of the survey team, who had just woken up.

“What is that veterinarian teacher investigating?”

The team leader asked casually.

Yin Li looked up and replied, “He’s probably collecting data on Tibetan antelope bones. His main field is traditional veterinary medicine, especially orthopedics. He’s quite a capable young doctor in this industry.”

Although they weren’t exactly partners in the same field, a truly skilled person is recognized everywhere.

The team leader wanted to ask more, but Yin Li changed the subject.

“By the way, I never asked in detail, how did you guys end up provoking the wolf pack?”

“It wasn’t on purpose,” the team leader sighed. “When we were surveying near the lake sixty kilometers away, a Tibetan antelope calf was born prematurely, but there was a wolf pack lurking nearby.”

A few young members of the team discussed and decided to protect the newborn Tibetan antelope calf, so they prepared to drive the wolf pack away.

“Unexpectedly, they drove two cars to chase away the wolves and though it was successful, a bear that was hiding nearby ended up killing one of the wolves.”

After fighting with the bear and losing, the wolf pack howled and ran away.

They watched this whole “Cicada catching the mantis with the yellow bird behind” drama unfold not far away.

“Who would have thought? The wolves didn’t dare to trouble the bear but instead started stalking us. Along the way, they even teamed up with another wolf pack, following us all the way.”

Two packs of wolves?

Yin Li’s expression slightly changed.

“Do you know how many there were?”

“Not sure exactly, but roughly fifteen or sixteen.”

The team leader, realizing their actions might have drawn trouble their way, looked apologetically at Yin Li.

“We’ll rest here tonight and leave tomorrow.”

“Don’t rush off, I’m not driving you away; I need to know how many wolves there are to come up with a plan.”

“Ah, I’m really sorry about this.”

Yin Li didn’t feel there was anything to apologize for.

Their conservation staff were, after all, obliged to assist with such matters.

Bluntly put, if there was trouble, they would have to rescue them anyway.

Yin Li called out to Cai Rang, then went to find Chen Ying by the riverbank.

Hearing Yin Li’s call, Chen Ying packed up his notebook and left the place where Chen Gu was.

“What’s up?”

“Tonight, you might need to help with something. About a dozen or so wolves, two packs.”

Yin Li briefly explained the situation.

“They’re already exhausted and don’t have much experience dealing with wolves. Even if they leave, those wolves will probably follow.”

“So, you’re suggesting I negotiate with the Wolf King or what?”

“If you can talk, then talk; if not, fight.”

Chen Ying chuckled, mocking, “Fight how? You fight or I fight?”

“Obviously, it would have to be your little brothers. Please help me out!”

Yin Li also dramatically brought his hands together, bowing slightly towards Chen Ying.

Chen Ying laughed out of irritation and kicked at Yin Li, who bent his waist and dodged.

The two frolicked on the riverbank, causing the previously sleeping expedition members from the camp to mistakenly think they were really fighting.

Especially when Er Sha prepared to ambush Yin Li from behind, several young team members exclaimed in shock.

Then, a scene that shattered their worldviews occurred.

Yin Li rolled on the ground to dodge Er Sha’s ambush, while Chen Ying went forward, knees slightly bent, arms open, successfully catching the charging Snow Dope.

Yin Li got up, took Er Sha from Chen Ying’s arms without a word, and ran towards the river, intending to throw Er Sha out.

Midair, Er Sha agilely turned and successfully landed, then began chasing after Yin Li.

The three of them played joyfully, leaving the campsite in shambles.

Chen Ying ignored Yin Li and Er Sha’s foolishness, started to remove his protective gear, and walked back.

Halfway through, seeing more people gathering to watch the spectacle.

Chen Ying nodded at the group, turned on his heel, and went to the temporary rest area.

A small tent was set up there, and a tarp had been arranged next to it.

He hung the protective gear, sprayed it with disinfectant, and let it air out so it could be packed away later that night.

No choice, given the limited conditions; this single set of protective gear had to be reused.

Seeing Chen Ying return to the tent, Snow Dope abandoned Yin Li and raced over to him.

Yin Li picked up his hat and whistled as he walked back.

“What’s all this? Why is everyone standing around here, are there flowers or something?”

Yin Li looked down but didn’t see anything amiss.

He didn’t think much of it, but told Ji Xin to try to stay inside the tent as much as possible tonight.

“When I give you the signal, if your Brother Ying can convince those big guys, we might resolve the wolf issue tonight.”

“Big guys? Who?”

“That mother bear and the lynx.”

Those two were pretty much at the peak of strength in this wilderness.

Though Er Sha couldn’t beat Lynx Sister, helping to stir up the scene was still no problem.

Cai Rang chuckled a few times, holding back from saying anything more.

Tonight was the time to open the eyes of this group of “country bumpkins.”