flstandardbreds Chapter 1021 You mean he understands dogs?
Chapter 1021 You mean he understands dogs?
As the group walked out of the reception room, sunlight filtered through the leaves and dazzled the ground, making their eyes slightly blurry.
Mu Xiaoji glanced at Teng Zijing, then at Jiang Chengyu, and awkwardly pulled Jiang Chengyu back a few steps.
He whispered, "Little monster, you go with Master Jing, I'm going back to my dorm to rest for a while."
Jiang Chengyu looked anxious and asked, looking down, "Xiao Ji, are you feeling unwell?"
Mu Xiaoji shook his head: "No, I just don't want to join in the fun."
“Then I won’t go either,” Jiang Chengyu said considerately.
Cao Guohua turned around and saw the two whispering to each other. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he smiled and joked:
"Mr. Mu, hurry up and catch up! Dog training is very interesting, let's go and observe together."
Seeing Mu Xiaoji shaking his head like a rattle-drum, Cao Guohua's clear eyes lit up, as if he had remembered something.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud, and continued to explain, "Military dogs are very obedient; each military dog has a handler."
"Mr. Mu, could it be that you had some kind of trauma from your first visit to the military hospital to see Professor Jiang?"
Teng Zijing's lips twitched, and he asked meaningfully, "What? Has President Mu been bitten by a dog?"
Jiang Chengyu smiled faintly and said, "Professor Cao, you can go ahead."
"If there's an emergency with the patient later, Xiao Ji and I can go and help immediately."
Cao Guohua stopped insisting and said, "Alright then! You guys go back to your dorms! I'll have Xiao Huo make you a pot of tea and send it over."
Teng Zijing waved his hand casually, tossing out a sentence: "I'll be back soon, just wait."
The two watched them walk south, the lush green lawn spotless, not even a footprint could be left.
The sunlight enveloped the figures of several people, casting a soft halo around them, until their figures grew smaller and smaller.
After turning the corner and disappearing from sight, I realized how enormous this military hospital was, as if its boundaries stretched into the boundless distance.
The group walked to a black, ornate iron gate, and the sentry raised his hand in salute.
"Open the door," Luo Shaoqing said succinctly.
The sentry turned and opened the gate. Luo Shaoqing walked in first, followed closely by Teng Zijing.
Cao Guohua gestured for them to follow, and Xing Zhongxing led the task force members to follow in turn.
At first, a burst of barking came from inside the yard, until a command rang out in a booming voice.
The dogs instantly quieted down, obediently squatting beside their trainer, their eyes all fixed on a man who was nearly 1.9 meters tall.
The man had dark skin, sharp eyes, and his camouflage sleeves were rolled up to his forearms, revealing his strong muscles. He was explaining dog training techniques with a serious expression.
Cao Guohua called out in a somewhat weathered voice, "Instructor Gu, would you mind showing our distinguished guest around your territory?"
Gu Xiaotian gave him an annoyed look: "I closed the door, but you still came in, didn't you?"
His gaze inadvertently swept over Teng Zijing, only to find the man staring intently at a Labrador Retriever—
The dog seemed to sense it too, and unconsciously let out a low whimper.
Teng Zijing stared intently, his eyes unblinking, muttering to himself, "Mountain Tiger?"
Cao Guohua approached him and asked softly, "Master Jing, have you found someone you like?"
Teng Zijing nodded and walked straight toward the Labrador, the dog's eyes following him the whole time.
Seeing this, Gu Xiaotian coldly reminded him, "Sir, please keep your distance."
Teng Zijing ignored him, stopped in front of the dog, and asked, "What's its name?"
Tang Xiaoshan, a skinny young man, wore the smallest size camouflage uniform, which looked like a large sack containing him, giving him a pitiful appearance.
Surprisingly, beneath his thin frame, his voice was loud and clear, with a hint of childish hoarseness: "Tiger."
Teng Zijing reached out to touch Hu Zi's head and asked gently, "Hu Zi, my name is Teng Zijing. Would you like to come home with me?"
Tang Xiaoshan hadn't expected that the person's purpose was to take Hu Zi away as soon as they arrived, and he resolutely refused without hesitation: "I don't want to."
Teng Zijing's deep gaze instantly turned cold, like the coldest winter night, and fell heavily on Tang Xiaoshan: "Then I must take it with me."
Despite Teng Zijing's towering figure, Tang Xiaoshan showed no fear, his sharp, hawk-like eyes meeting the oppressive shadow before him.
Her stubborn temper flared up, and she retorted with a stiff neck, "Do you really enjoy taking what others love?"
Teng Zijing gave a cold laugh: "Yours?"
“Yes!” Tang Xiaoshan said firmly, “It was born to my Tiger Girl. She’s the naughtiest of all, so I sent her here to Instructor Gu to train her.”
Tiger seemed to understand their argument, and gently rubbed against Tang Xiaoshan's trouser leg.
A low sob escaped her throat, but her eyes remained fixed on Teng Zijing, with a strange sense of closeness.
Gu Xiaotian stood aside without saying a word, just watching the stalemate, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.
Seeing that the two were locked in a stalemate, Cao Guohua quickly stepped forward and grabbed Gu Xiaotian's arm.
He tilted his head towards the tea room next to him: "Instructor Gu, may I speak to you in private?"
Seeing his mysterious demeanor, Gu Xiaotian followed him into the tea room, put his hands on his hips, and spoke with a touch of domineering arrogance:
"Tell me, who is that young man with such an imposing presence and cold expression? He immediately targeted Hu Zi, and he acted so self-righteous."
Cao Guohua closed the door, his smile fading slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"He is Teng Zijing, known as the 'Living Yama,' whom we have been secretly protecting, and the beloved grandson of Chief Teng Zhanting."
Also a strong backer of Project Q is Mr. Jing, the president of Fengteng International Group.
He paused, his tone growing increasingly serious: "Recently, clues to the case have been gradually unraveling, peeling back the layers to reveal the truth."
Those criminals hiding in the shadows could no longer restrain themselves and carried out assassination attempts multiple times.
We now have to help him clear these obstacles and pave a smooth path for his business.
Otherwise, how can our research base's Q plan proceed smoothly?
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaotian's eyebrows shot up sharply.
Although he spent most of his time in the dog training area, he was also well aware of the hidden mission of the military hospital.
The "Q Project" is a project concerning major scientific research breakthroughs, and Fengteng International is the core supporting force of the project.
Gu Xiaotian, seeking to avoid danger, adopted a solemn expression: "So, he really does need capable guards?"
Gu Xiaotian stroked his chin, his tone softening slightly, "No wonder he looked at Hu Zi differently."
Back then, the special police team selected several outstanding officers to infiltrate the drug lord's ranks, and he was able to escape unscathed, which shows that he was truly capable.
Although Tiger is mischievous, he's the most intelligent and alert among this group. Assigning him is the most suitable option.
Cao Guohua nodded: "That's right. At first, he was resistant to my suggestions;
After I praised your skills and craftsmanship, they became interested, and here they are, eager to choose for themselves.
Gu Xiaotian instantly realized something and couldn't help but ask curiously, "That's not right,"
If he were merely an excellent SWAT officer, he wouldn't have such a keen sensitivity to dogs.
Cao Guohua looked up at Gu Xiaotian, a hint of surprise in his eyes: "You mean, he understands dogs?"
Gu Xiaotian nodded: "There's no use guessing here. We'll find out by talking to him outside."
Cao Guohua expressed his strong agreement, and the two opened the door and came out.
The training area was in perfect order, with trainers busy with their dogs in front of the kennels.
Cleaning, sweeping, and disinfecting—every food bowl was wiped until it shone.
The dogs wagged their tails and occasionally rubbed their heads against their owner's palms, their affectionate interaction warming the heart.
Teng Zijing was still standing outside Hu Zi's kennel, with Tang Xiaoshan's back to him.
She was engrossed in tidying up Tiger's shack, her profile showing a distinctly gloomy expression.
“I can see that you and Hu Zi are more like brothers than just master and servant.”
Teng Zijing's voice lowered, carrying a rare hint of earnestness.
"I do need Tiger's help right now. Once this is all over, I will definitely return it to you in full."
Tang Xiaoshan paused, holding the rag in his hand, and muttered sullenly, "Tiger has never been separated from me since it was born. I'm afraid it won't be used to a new place..."
Upon hearing this, Teng Zijing's cold and hard expression softened slightly. At this moment, Gu Xiaotian and Cao Guohua quietly approached and listened attentively.
Teng Zijing sighed softly, his voice tinged with the melancholy of reminiscence:
"I used to have a Labrador too, just like Tiger, it was very intelligent, its name was Mountain Tiger."
That time, when the intelligence was received that drug lords were making a deal deep in the mountains, no one expected it.
Hidden in the box they used to store money was a highly powerful time bomb.
It was Shanhu who first noticed something was wrong. He suddenly pounced on me, grabbed the box, and rushed into the depths of the woods.
I called it back, but before I could finish speaking, the bomb exploded...
He paused, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, and a barely perceptible redness appeared in his eyes:
"I was knocked unconscious by a falling tree, and when I woke up I was already in the hospital. Shanhu... never came back."
Cao Guohua and Gu Xiaotian exchanged a glance, finally understanding why he was so obsessed with Hu Zi.
That wasn't a baseless demand, but rather a long-held regret and yearning that had been hidden in my heart for many years, which finally found an outlet at this moment.
Tang Xiaoshan stopped what he was doing, slowly straightened up, still with his back to Teng Zijing.
He looked at the tiger cub in front of him; the little guy was looking up at him, its paws flailing restlessly and it was whimpering; its tail was swishing back and forth.
Its bright black eyes darted around, as if earnestly pleading with him, "Master, we should help him."
The air was silent for a moment. Tang Xiaoshan slowly turned around and looked at Teng Zijing's reddened eyes.
His tense lips finally relaxed: "Tiger... eats a lot, he needs two eggs and ham every day. Also, he's always restless at night, you'll have to keep a close eye on him."
Teng Zijing was taken aback, then the coldness in his eyes completely melted away, and he even revealed a very faint smile: "Okay, I've got it."
Tiger seemed to understand their conversation, wagging its tail happily and gently nudging Teng Zijing's palm with its head.
She turned back and rubbed against Tang Xiaoshan's trouser leg, making an affectionate whimpering sound in her throat, and stuck out her tongue to lick his palm.
Gu Xiaotian laughed loudly from the side: "This bastard knows how to pick people."
Cao Guohua also breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing this scene, he understood...
This is not just about having an extra guard dog; it's about adding a new bond and warmth to Teng Zijing's wounded heart.