As the sun began to set, the fans witnessed a harmonious, heartwarming, and healing scene.
A young forest ranger and a giant panda were playing and fishing together in the mountain fields.
Since the drone was flying low enough, the viewers could clearly hear their playful voices and the sound of splashing water.
«”Holy crap!
I can’t take it anymore!
I want to slack off with Su Su and Mommy Bear too.
This is so therapeutic!”»
«”This scene is so heartwarming that I’m actually tearing up.
I haven’t experienced this kind of simple happiness since I grew up.”»
«”Watching Zhu Bo’s livestream is so much fun!
There are wild animals, all kinds of wild food, and, most importantly, his interactions with the animals.
It’s absolutely fascinating!”»
«”Su Su, I have a question.
Can I have one of your fish?”»
Tears of envy practically streamed down the viewer’s face.
When Su Lin finally climbed out of the water, his clothes were completely soaked from the panda’s antics.
His shirt clung to his body, outlining his broad shoulders, strong back, and well-developed chest.
The more mischievous viewers in the livestream immediately became excited.
«”Foul!
Foul!
This is getting dangerous!
Su Su should have taken off his wet shirt!
Just kidding!”»
«”Hahaha, Mommy Bear did a great job!
You should have torn Daddy Bear’s shirt too!”»
«”Su Su doesn’t look thin at all, but compared with the giant panda, he’s completely drenched!”»
«”Water!
Mud!
Wet clothes!
Hahaha!”»
What had started as a simple fishing trip between a young man and a giant panda had turned into a full-blown water fight.
The viewers in the livestream became even more excited, filling the screen with comments, virtual gifts, and colorful effects.
Meanwhile, the panda cubs were getting hungry.
The basket hanging from the giant panda’s chest swayed gently as the cubs whimpered inside.
Behind them, Mommy Bear kept her eyes fixed on the plastic bucket Su Lin was carrying.
There were more than a dozen wild fish inside.
As they walked back, the trees in the distance suddenly rustled.
Su Lin stopped and looked over.
For several seconds, nothing moved.
He couldn’t tell whether there were animals hiding among the trees, so he eventually turned around and continued toward the yard.
At that moment, a familiar mechanical voice sounded inside his mind.
“Ding!
Congratulations, host.
You have successfully returned and gained the favor and recognition of the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys.
You have received a reward package.”
“The reward package has been opened automatically.
Congratulations, host.
You have obtained 20 bottles of Spirit Liquid, 10 Spirit Fruits, and unlocked Beginner Veterinary Specialization.”
[Veterinary Specialization — Beginner]: The host has acquired basic veterinary knowledge and can identify common health problems and simple illnesses in animals.
Su Lin’s eyes lit up.
Another skill!
Although it was only at the beginner level, it was more than enough to help him care for the panda cubs and monitor their health.
Combined with the Basic Healing Solution he had already received, this new skill would allow him to deal with external injuries while also identifying potential health problems in the animals.
However, one thing still puzzled him.
Had the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys really recognized him?
His goodwill toward them had come from helping settle their fight and treating their injuries, but he still couldn’t understand why the monkeys had developed such a strong sense of trust toward him.
That troublesome fellow always liked climbing onto his bed and rolling around.
After changing into dry clothes, Su Lin left the drone in the yard and checked the livestream.
On the screen, Mommy Bear had already settled down to feed her cubs.
There was still a patch of unused land beside the yard.
Yesterday, Su Lin hadn’t planted enough vegetables, so today he decided to expand the vegetable garden.
He planned to plant cucumbers, watermelons, cherry tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and several other vegetables and fruits.
With the Spirit Liquid rewarded by the system, he would be able to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables whenever he wanted.
Su Lin spent some time clearing the land, setting up trellises, and sowing the seeds.
Since he had received plenty of Spirit Liquid today, he didn’t bother diluting it.
Instead, he poured it directly over the newly planted soil.
Then something unbelievable happened.
Before long, tiny green shoots emerged from the moist earth.
Their growth could almost be seen with the naked eye.
The seedlings rapidly stretched upward, branched out, and spread across the freshly cultivated soil.
In the blink of an eye, the barren patch of land had transformed into a vibrant green garden full of life.
The cucumber vines climbed rapidly up the trellises Su Lin had prepared, and yellow flowers bloomed among the lush green leaves.
The other vegetables and fruits grew just as quickly.
Flowers bloomed.
Branches stretched outward.
Tiny fruits began to appear.
The entire garden looked like a magical vegetable paradise, with every plant competing to display its vitality.
Su Lin stared at the scene in amazement.
Tomorrow, he would have fresh vegetables and fruits to eat.
He picked up his hoe and gathered the other tools before returning to the yard.
After eating an apple, Su Lin felt his strength return almost instantly.
His body seemed to be filled with endless energy.
Meanwhile, the yard was gradually filling with supplies sent by the Forestry Bureau.
There were honey jars, canned bamboo shoots, and various types of canned food suitable for giant pandas.
While organizing everything, Su Lin noticed something else.
The Forestry Bureau had been surprisingly thoughtful.
Among the supplies was a transparent carrying bag designed for transporting the panda cubs.
Perhaps they had considered that Su Lin would need to take the cubs with him during forest patrols.
The special carrier would make it much safer and more convenient to transport them.
Su Lin opened another large box.
Inside was formula milk specially prepared for panda cubs.
Seeing the huge pile of supplies, the viewers finally realized just how well Su Lin was being taken care of.
It was basically as if he were being paid to look after giant pandas.
Everyone was jealous.
«”Is that baby formula?
For the cubs?”»
«”So panda cubs can drink formula too?
They look like they need quite a lot.
Is it because the mother panda doesn’t have enough milk for both of them?”»
«”Wow, they prepared so many supplies!
Mommy Bear and the cubs are going to live better than I do!”»
«”Honey, canned food, bamboo shoots…
They’re eating better than me.
I’m going to cry from jealousy!”»
«”Su Su, aren’t you tired?
You patrolled the forest all day, came back, cultivated the garden, and now you’re still full of energy!”»
«”If only you used all that energy on me, hehe.”»
«”Holy crap!
This is a livestream comment section, not a wasteland.
Ladies, please behave yourselves!”»
Su Lin lowered the drone so that the viewers could clearly see the supplies.
He glanced at the livestream and explained,
“Yes, panda cubs can drink formula milk.
Since the mother’s milk isn’t always enough to satisfy the nutritional needs of two cubs, professional keepers may supplement their diet with specially prepared formula.”
“This formula was developed by panda experts according to the nutritional requirements of growing panda cubs.
After briefly explaining, Su Lin began carrying the supplies into the house one box at a time.
The Forestry Bureau had even prepared daily necessities for him.
There was enough meat and other food to feed several people for quite some time.
Su Lin had no shortage of vegetables or fruit anymore.
After everything was organized, he finally had time to prepare dinner.
Mommy Bear had finished feeding her cubs and was now happily chewing on bamboo shoots.
Meanwhile, Su Lin was preparing the fish soup.
The fish simmered slowly in a pot with Spirit Liquid.
Before long, the soup turned milky white, rich, and fragrant.
The umami of the wild mushrooms blended perfectly with the fresh flavor of the fish.
The aroma spread throughout the yard.
Even the giant panda stopped chewing its bamboo shoot.
It lowered the bamboo shoot, licked its lips, and stared intently at Su Lin as he cooked.
“Mommy Bear, do you want some?”
Su Lin took a deep breath.
The rich aroma made his mouth water.
The panda responded with a soft growl, as if telling him that it was waiting patiently for dinner.
A few minutes later, dinner was ready beneath the eaves.
Compared with the simple clear-broth noodles he had eaten before, today’s meal was much more abundant.
There were fresh vegetables, wild mushrooms, and fish soup.
After unlocking Beginner Culinary Mastery, Su Lin’s cooking had improved considerably.
He was no longer limited to simply boiling ingredients and hoping for the best.
The sweetness of the fish soup blended with the rich umami of the mushrooms, creating a mellow and satisfying flavor that lingered on the tongue.
“Family, dinner is ready.”
“Eek!”
The giant panda immediately became interested.
Su Lin had prepared a separate portion of fish soup for it and allowed it to cool before serving.
The panda took a sip.
It tilted its head back and licked its lips.
Its expression was one of pure satisfaction.
Compared with bamboo shoots, this seemed to be an entirely new level of happiness.
«”A person and a panda, sitting beneath the eaves and drinking fish soup while enjoying the cool mountain breeze…
This life is too peaceful.”»
«”I suddenly understand why Su Su likes living in the mountains.
Having giant pandas around must be amazing.”»
«”I can almost smell the fish soup through my screen.
Luckily, I ordered fish head tofu soup too!”»
«”What a coincidence!
We’re eating fish soup together with Su Su and Mommy Bear!”»
The giant panda quickly finished its bowl of soup.
Then it grabbed the empty bowl with both paws, shifted its chubby body closer to Su Lin, and stared longingly at the remaining fish soup on the stone table.
Its expectant eyes were impossible to ignore.
Su Lin and the viewers couldn’t help laughing.
In the end, Su Lin gave the greedy panda two more spoonfuls.
Only then did it appear satisfied.
The night passed peacefully.
The next morning, Su Lin woke up full of anticipation.
He was about to head to the vegetable garden when he stepped into the yard.
The moment he looked ahead, he froze.
He was completely dumbfounded.
…
Su Lin’s bond with the animals keeps getting more interesting, and I hope you’re enjoying all the funny and heartwarming moments along the way.
What do you think will happen next?
Share your predictions in the comments—I’d love to hear them!
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See you in Chapter 19!