Forest Guardian: I Really Don’t Want to Be a Beast Tamer

Walking into the hall.

Chen Yuan poured tea for Zhou Xu and Song Guohao, the driver Xiao Liu stood outside, while Chen Weiyi was in the kitchen processing the spirit fish, preparing a rich all-fish banquet for the distinguished guests.

"Comrade Zhou?"

Looking at Chen Yuan, who was carefully considering how to address him, Zhou Xu smiled slightly: "There isn't much age difference between us, you can just call me Brother Zhou."

"Brother Zhou, are you also a Beast Master?" Chen Yuan seized the opportunity to become familiar.

Zhou Xu nodded: "I'm half of one, I only know basic Beast Mastery knowledge. I contracted a pet beast with no combat power, and I don't understand anything about battling or nurturing."

"Brother Zhou is too modest," Chen Yuan said.

As a member of the Beast Master Association, he must have extraordinary abilities.

Moreover, his earlier casual evaluation of Spark and Cola, although suspected of flattery, showed that he must have some understanding of this aspect.

After some small talk, Zhou Xu finally got to the point: "Chen Yuan, as you know, our Beast Master Association has just been established and faces many problems. One of the most urgent problems to be solved is the lack of manpower."

Chen Yuan sat up straight, his eyes fixed forward.

"Your performance this time has been very outstanding, making our association receive attention and praise from higher-level leaders. The chairman is very happy and originally wanted to coordinate your organizational relationship with Station Master Song to let you work in the city," Zhou Xu said in a gentle and unhurried tone.

Song Guohao nodded slightly, while Chen Yuan remained silent.

Zhou Xu's voice continued to echo in the hall: "After learning about your inconveniences and difficulties, the chairman is very understanding, so he decided to change his approach."

Chen Yuan straightened his body.

"Come and be a consultant for our association," Zhou Xu looked at Chen Yuan, his originally gentle eyes now somewhat ardent, like a treasure hunter seeing a treasure, or Cola seeing Cola.

"Consultant?" Chen Yuan looked puzzled.

"Yes," Zhou Xu nodded, retracting his ardent gaze and patiently explained, "Simply put, it means transferring your organizational affiliation to the association, but you will still remain in Xuanhe Village."

Hearing this, Chen Yuan immediately became interested.

Noticing the subtle change in Chen Yuan's expression, Zhou Xu smiled slightly: "Your job is also very simple, which is to take care of this mountain."

Speaking of this, Zhou Xu stared at the continuous green mountains outside the window, his tone profound.

"This mountain?" Chen Yuan was stunned.

Zhou Xu nodded: "Yes, it is the Qinling Mountains that stretch thousands of kilometers from east to west."

Chen Yuan fell silent for a moment.

"The Qinling Mountains are more important than you think. Our Baokun City is adjacent to the Qinling Mountains, so we must take care of it at all costs," Zhou Xu's voice was gentle and powerful, and a faint light reflected under his glasses.

"This is the most important instruction from the higher-level authorities to the Baokun City Beast Master Association. We will mobilize all forces in the future to ensure the smooth completion of this task."

"What exactly should I do?" Chen Yuan was a little tempted and quickly asked.

"You know forest rangers, right?" Zhou Xu asked.

Chen Yuan nodded.

"In this new era, the original forest rangers can no longer adapt to the needs of the times. We need new forest rangers to help the country protect the Qinling Mountains."

"This responsibility seems dispensable, but it is actually crucial."

"You need to know that the Qinling Mountains contain too many precious resources."

Chen Yuan nodded silently, which was also the fundamental reason why he chose to stay in the Qinling Mountains.

"If you find any abnormalities in the Qinling Mountains, you must report them to the association in a timely manner."

"Do I need to do anything else?" Chen Yuan pondered for a moment and continued to ask.

Zhou Xu replied without hesitation: "Basically no, at most, contribute a little when the association issues emergency tasks."

Chen Yuan nodded and stopped asking.

Song Guohao couldn't help but ask: "Secretary Zhou, according to what you said, wouldn't some of the responsibilities of our wildlife rescue station overlap with Chen Yuan's?"

Zhou Xu smiled and shook his head: "It's different. You still patrol the forest and rescue animals as usual. If you encounter something you can't solve, then ask Chen Yuan for help."

Hearing this, Song Guohao secretly clicked his tongue.

"How about it? Do you want to be this consultant?" Zhou Xu turned to look at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan no longer hesitated, stood up solemnly and said: "Thank you to the chairman and the association for thinking highly of me, I should be able to take on this position."

"Good, good, good," Zhou Xu's face lit up with a big smile, he stood up and shook hands with Chen Yuan, and said, "I will transfer your organizational relationship after I go back."

"Then congratulations, Consultant Chen."

The two had an in-depth exchange on the duties and rights of the consultant, and stopped talking when Chen Weiyi brought the food over.

"We won't eat this meal," Zhou Xu stood up, his face full of smiles.

"How can that be? This was made especially for you," Chen Weiyi frowned.

Zhou Xu smiled slightly: "To be honest, I really want to eat it, but the situation is really special."

After a slight pause, he sighed: "The association has not been established for long, and all kinds of things need to be coordinated, and all kinds of troubles need to be dealt with, so I really can't get away."

"This time, I traveled thousands of miles to Xuanhe Village. If Chen Yuan hadn't been so outstanding, I wouldn't have left the office."

"I can only leave it for next time when I have time to eat."

"Xiao Liu, let's go."

After some back-and-forth, Zhou Xu added Chen Yuan's contact information and left by car.

"Brother Song, since Brother Zhou is gone, let's start eating."

The three of them sat down, no longer polite, and started eating directly.

"Secretary Zhou thinks very highly of you," Song Guohao suddenly blurted out.

Chen Yuan suddenly raised his head, but remained silent.

Song Guohao continued: "The higher-ups attach great importance to Xuanhe Village, and coupled with your outstanding performance now, letting you stay in Xuanhe Village has become the best choice."

Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully and smiled: "Brother Song's position might also rise."

Song Guohao first sighed, then shook his head: "I don't expect these things now, I only hope that Xuanhe Village has fewer troubles and the Qinling Mountains have fewer abnormalities."

"By the way, although you are no longer at the wildlife rescue station, I have a small request," Song Guohao pursed his lips, his tone hesitant.

Chen Yuan replied without hesitation: "Brother Song, just say it, as long as I can help, I will definitely help."

Song Guohao no longer hesitated and said with a smile: "It's just to guide the little cubs at our rescue station and teach them how to nurture and train pet beasts."

"Our rescue station will inevitably deal with wild pet beasts in the future, so we must find a way to improve our strength."

Chen Yuan nodded decisively: "It's my duty, leave it to me."

After eating and drinking enough, Song Guohao said goodbye and left.

Chen Yuan cleaned up the dishes, thinking about a question while washing the dishes: "Why didn't Brother Zhou ask me how I knew the advancement conditions?"

"Isn't this the most important question?"

Unable to figure it out, Chen Yuan shook his head and simply stopped thinking about it.

He looked out the window—the old man was thinking about where to hang the plaque, Cola was lying on the ground basking in the sun, and Spark was soaring in the air.

Just another ordinary day.