Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 1828 - 1003: A Dream of the Garden Tour (Part 2)

The trajectory of life ahead appears to have brightened considerably.

Qiang Li finds himself walking alone at this moment; while cattle and sheep always travel in flocks, fierce beasts are known for their solitary nature.

One day, his strength will be immense, far beyond what it is now!

He isn't entirely oblivious to the world, though; he'd heard whispers of tigers escaping from the zoo. Yet, the composed Qiang Li harbors doubts about the accuracy of these reports.

"Qiang Li!"

Turning around at the call, Qiang Li recognizes Jiang Yanan and Lu Qiqi from his class.

Lu Qiqi had been walking with Zhang Zhaodi, but Zhang Zhaodi, having misplaced her phone, returned to search for it. She then pleaded with Lu Qiqi, expressing a desire to be alone.

Subsequently, Lu Qiqi caught wind of the news about the escaped tigers.

The zoo entrance was still a considerable distance away, and she reasoned that having a male companion would undoubtedly enhance her safety.

Lu Qiqi initiated her characteristic compliments: "Qiang Li, have you been training exceptionally hard recently?"

For some inexplicable reason, this remark resonated deeply with Qiang Li. His feelings progressed from surprise to being touched, and finally to a sense of pride, experiencing a whirlwind of emotions.

He had been diligently working in quiet seclusion, day after day. Had someone finally recognized his hidden brilliance, like discovering a buried treasure?

Qiang Li stammered, "How... how did you know? Did you figure it out?"

Even as he posed the question, he had already anticipated her response, considering his broad shoulders, sturdy back, strong legs, or perhaps even his powerful biceps...

But before Lu Qiqi could answer, Jiang Yanan interjected, "Because your head looks kind of pointy."

Qiang Li felt a surge of awkwardness.

With her friend having already spoken, Lu Qiqi shifted her inquiry: "Qiang Li, there are rumors circulating that tigers have escaped. Why don't you seem afraid?"

Hearing this, Qiang Li became even more convinced that he was being manipulated.

It dawned on him that she intended to use him.

However, even being utilized held a certain form of happiness.

After all, some individuals lacked even the value to be of use to others.

Qiang Li responded evenly, "Fear is pointless."

Lu Qiqi pressed further, "If you were to actually encounter a tiger, how confident would you be?"

Without a moment's hesitation, Qiang Li declared, "Ninety percent."

Lu Qiqi was certain she had misheard and sought clarification: "Ninety percent?"

Qiang Li clarified, "I have a ninety percent confidence that I can starve it to death."

Lu Qiqi erupted in laughter, covering her mouth as she did so, "You're quite amusing."

While they engaged in conversation with Qiang Li, their companion Chai Wei seemed to fade into the background, feeling like an outsider.

Ever since the notorious Gold Ring incident, his reputation among his classmates had plummeted, solidifying his image as a villain.

A flicker of dejection crossed Chai Wei's eyes as he mused, 'Why don't they ask me about my confidence level?'

Initially, his chances of escape had been a mere twenty percent, but with the arrival of the two girls, that probability had surged to eighty percent.

The scene shifts to the road outside the Wolf Zone.

"Jiang Ning, the antelopes have finished their carrots and are refusing to pull the cart anymore!" Xue Yuantong expressed his frustration with the antelopes.

"If you don't move, I'll send all of you in to become wolf chow!"

The three antelopes glanced back at Xue Yuantong, their expressions seemingly conveying, 'So what?'

Chen Siyu clenched her fist, exclaiming, "Little sheep fear might but not virtue!"

Jiang Ning paused in thought for a couple of seconds, then retrieved a carrot and tossed it towards Xue Yuantong, saying, "Wait a moment, I'll find something."

This prompted the antelopes to eagerly chase the carrot, inadvertently helping Jiang Ning locate a whip.

After weighing the whip, Jiang Ning delivered a strike to each antelope, eliciting bleats from them.

The three antelopes were taken aback; hadn't they come to the zoo for a leisurely outing?

Faced with Jiang Ning's stern methods, the antelopes bolted in a frenzy, pulling the flower cart forward at a rapid pace. The rushing wind swept away the early summer heat.

"Woohoo, this is exhilarating!" Xue Yuantong exclaimed, seated in the flower cart with his hands on the 'steering wheel,' feeling as if he had transformed into a noble from the Spring and Autumn period!

"Giddy up, giddy up! Let's go find Yuxia!"

As the sheep cart sped down the road, Xue Yuantong spotted something in the distance: "Hey, what's that up ahead?"

Jiang Ning applied the brakes, and some tens of meters away, they observed an animal covered in stripes, boldly roaming the road.

Chen Siyu shouted, "Zebra, a zebra!"

Sister Chen Siqing couldn't help but softly murmur, 'Zebra, zebra, do you remember me?'

Xue Yuantong suddenly realized, "So, in the classmates' gossip, it wasn't the tiger that escaped, but the zebra, huh."

Jiang Ning instructed, "Follow behind it."

Sister Chen Siqing nodded in agreement, "Yes, zebras are quite troublesome; Yuxia mentioned today that they are bullies on the prairie and very difficult to tame."

Chen Siyu chimed in, "That doesn't seem right; didn't people invent zebra crossings, which is a way of taming zebras?"

Jiang Ning paid her no mind.

Xue Yuantong gazed at the sizable zebra, remarking, "Though they're herbivores, their kicks are incredibly potent. When I was a child, a neighbor's sheep nearly kicked me to death!"

Chen Siyu inquired, "So, you actually came back to life then?"

A minute passed, and Chen Siyu then asked, "Hey, why the silence?"

...

"Qingfeng, is it just the two of you?" Guo Kunnan voiced his surprise, as in his recollection, Dong Qingfeng was invariably surrounded by admirers.

Dong Qingfeng offered a smile, "It's a rare moment of tranquility."

Today, Meng Zi Yun and her former Class 5 peers ventured to the lakeside for a photoshoot. Dong Qingfeng, consequently, joined forces with Chen Qian, absorbing Chen Qian's detailed explanations throughout, which was akin to receiving a complimentary guided tour.

Observing Dong Qingfeng's carefree demeanor, Guo Kunnan let out a sigh, "You truly don't grasp your own good fortune."

If Manman, Xu Yan, Lu Yaya... were interested in spending time with him, Guo Kunnan would be beside himself with delight.

Dong Qingfeng countered with a shake of his head, "At times, it can also be a form of burden."

Just as he uttered these words, his QQ alerted him with a distinct "ding dong." Pulling out his phone, he took a brief look before displaying an expression of resignation.

Guo Kunnan, noticing this, inquired with bewilderment, "What is it?"

Dong Qingfeng replied matter-of-factly, "She sent two pictures, one showing her back and another showing her friend's back, asking me to identify which one is hers."