Chapter 434: Chapter 431: Returning the Military Dogs

After settling Qingyu down, Lin Wanwan, accompanied by Kun Lun, led two military dogs into the back mountain.

Having brought the two military dogs from the modern era to the Great Tang, almost sixteen hours had passed, equating to about four hours in the modern era, so she had to promptly return the two military dogs to the present.

Upon traveling back to the modern era, Lin Wanwan immediately led the two military dogs into the car and ascended the mountain where the sea turtle eggs were released last time, taking the dogs for a stroll around.

After descending the mountain, the two military dogs seemed bewildered, probably unable to comprehend what Lin Wanwan was doing.

If they could speak, they would likely have countless complaints to hurl at Lin Wanwan.

Currently, it was morning in the Great Tang, but in the modern era, it was already evening.

Upon reconnecting with Lu Shouyue, Lin Wanwan extended an invitation to dinner, which he naturally couldn’t refuse, having been waiting for it.

Initially, Lin Wanwan intended to dine at Jie Yuting’s place, but Lu Shouyue mentioned he had to return the military dogs first, as the trainers were anxious. Thus, they decided to dine at Dongqian Lake Scenic Area near the fleet.

Truth be told, Lin Wanwan was genuinely starving. Ever since Qingyu went missing, she had been too anxious to eat.

Although only a little over four hours had passed in the modern era, in the Great Tang, nearly a day and a night had elapsed, meaning Lin Wanwan hadn’t slept or eaten for almost twenty hours.

The location Lu Shouyue chose was the Park Hyatt Hotel here, with a pleasing view and an infinity pool connecting to the lake, offering a particularly vast feeling when gazing out from inside.

They opted for the Chinese restaurant rather than the buffet. Despite the nice view at the buffet, it was crowded, and the food didn’t meet the standards raised by Jie Yuting.

While the hotel’s environment couldn’t rival Jie Yuting’s private restaurant, the taste of the food was the opposite.

Lin Wanwan felt that the chef here was on par with Hua Nong, yet far behind Jie Yuting.

However, Lin Wanwan was too famished this time, finding everything delicious and lacked the energy to be picky. Meanwhile, Lu Shouyue barely touched his chopsticks, solely focused on watching Lin Wanwan.

“Wanwan, your appetite seems good today. Are you in a good mood because you found what you were looking for?” Lu Shouyue asked after taking a sip of wine.

Lin Wanwan, having swallowed the oil-burst shrimp, replied: “Yes, I found it, thanks to the military dogs you helped me borrow! By the way, when do these two military dogs retire? I’d like to apply for adoption when they do.”

Lu Shouyue chuckled: “You like dogs? I can help you get another one. Dahei and Dawang have at least three more years of service; you’ll have to wait.”

Lin Wanwan laughed upon hearing this: “Only three years? Then I must wait; I thought it’d take ten years or so!”

Lu Shouyue explained: “The service period for military dogs is not long, usually three to five years. Police dogs serve longer, averaging eight years.”

Curious, Lin Wanwan asked: “Oh, why do military dogs serve for so much less time than police dogs?”

Lu Shouyue replied calmly: “Because the missions are different, military dogs undergo intense training and missions that deplete their vitality, shortening their lifespan by a third compared to regular dogs, thus the shorter service period.”

“Ah?” exclaimed Lin Wanwan, “I didn’t expect that reason.”

Lin Wanwan fell silent, pondering the sacrifices these silent warriors make for humanity.

“By the way, for my mother’s birthday banquet, should I come to pick you up, and we can go together to Hai City?”

Lin Wanwan thought for a moment and agreed: “Sure, then I’ll hitch a ride with you, haha! I’m still not able to drive on the highway alone; it’s indeed inconvenient for long trips.”

Lu Shouyue raised his glass to clink with hers: “Then it’s settled.”

“Hmm.”

After the meal, Lin Wanwan returned home, checked some surveillance and the company’s daily report, took a shower, and then returned to the Great Tang.

Kun Lun remained waiting at the foot of the mountain, never over-thinking Lin Wanwan’s matters, simply doing as directed. Seeing her emerge from the mountain, minus the two dogs she previously had, did not surprise him.

“Let’s go, Kun Lun, homeward,” Lin Wanwan waved, leading the way to Lin Family Manor.

Spending four hours in the modern era equated to only one hour in the Great Tang. By the time Lin Wanwan returned home, Hua Nong and Hong Yan surrounded her, expressing their care and concern.

Hua Nong wanted to serve Lin Wanwan breakfast, but having just had dinner, she considered it a late-night snack: “Just a bowl of thin bird’s nest porridge will do.”

“Understood!”

Hua Nong left, and Lin Wanwan asked Hong Yan: “Is little Qingyu still sleeping?”

Hong Yan shook her head: “No, she’s out touring around with the new maid.”

Lin Wanwan laughed: “This little one really has no fear, is it just her? Where’s Lady Yixun?”

“Elder Sister Yun Shang is with the young lady,” replied Hong Yan, “Lady Yixun has bathed and dressed and, after having her breakfast, returned to her room.”

Lin Wanwan nodded to show she understood.

After consuming the bird’s nest porridge Hua Nong prepared, Lin Wanwan summoned Sun Chuyao and instructed: “Transfer one of the best-performing Kunlun slaves from Lin Mansion in Creek Town over here. From now on, whenever the young lady goes out, even within Lin Family Manor, a Kunlun slave must accompany her at all times. An incident like yesterday’s cannot be allowed to repeat.”

Sun Chuyao replied: “Understood! I comprehend and will handle it right away. My lady, there is a Kunlun slave named Ali whose strength is immense, capable of carrying a tripod. Shall I choose him?”

Lin Wanwan paused to recall, having a vague memory, seemingly a very dark Kunlun slave, estimated to be from Africa, she decided: “I vaguely remember that Kunlun slave; diligently helping with furniture hasn’t been lazy, so let it be him. Can he speak official language or Mao County dialect?”

Sun Chuyao responded: “He can speak some official language, but with a heavy accent.”

“Can he understand Mao County dialect?”

“Most commands are comprehensible; I’ve been teaching this group of Kunlun slaves Mao County dialect whenever I have time. Once Ali comes to Lin Family Manor, I’ll further train him daily.”

Lin Wanwan nodded in approval, praised Sun Chuyao, and then expressed her concern: “Was your daughter Rongrong frightened when she was taken away with little Qingyu?”

An overwhelmed Sun Chuyao replied: “Thank you, my lady, for your concern. She was frightened but is fine now. I’ve instructed her to be more vigilant in the future, never daring to leave the young lady’s side, even when playing games, unless it’s at home.”

Lin Wanwan said: “You need not demand too much; she’s just a child. In the coming days, Rongrong need not attend to little Qingyu; after class, let her go back to her room with your wife to recuperate.”

Grateful, Sun Chuyao prostrated on the ground to pay respects to Lin Wanwan.

“No need for formalities, you may leave now and call for Ajing.”

“Understood!”

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