Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Chapter 352 - 198: This Great Mountain Can’t Bear to Let Us Go (Part 4)

At the same time,

Professor Song looked at Chen Yuan with a very complicated expression.

His mouth moved, but he didn’t extend an invitation for Chen Yuan to teach at the academy.

Such invitations are best said two or three times; saying it more frequently might become annoying.

Professor Song decided to discuss this matter carefully with the dean when he returned, hoping to offer conditions that would tempt Chen Yuan.

While Chen Yuan was away, Zhang Yu and Zhang Hao had already met each other and quickly developed a close friendship, even reaching the point of putting their arms around each other’s shoulders.

They shared the same surname, were both liked by similar Pet Beasts, and had similar personalities, making them chat endlessly when they met.

"Good buddy, next time you come over, I’ll treat you to a hot spring," Zhang Hao said with an expansive gesture, full of spirit.

"There’s a hot spring nearby?" Zhang Yu was taken aback.

Zhang Hao chuckled: "I only discovered it recently, inside a cave, and it hasn’t been found by anyone else yet."

"Once I figure out how to develop it, we’ll have a mixed-gender bath..."

The two glanced at each other, understanding everything without words.

Chen Yuan was pulled aside by Yao Li.

"Advisor Chen, would you be willing to act as a special consultant for the Investigation Department?" Yao Li got straight to the point.

Chen Yuan decisively shook his head: "Yao, you know my personality, being an Association Consultant already keeps me busy enough."

Yao Li wasn’t surprised by Chen Yuan’s response, his expression unchanged, he smiled slightly: "This is a special consultant position; it won’t require much of your time and effort."

After a brief pause, he explained carefully: "As a special consultant, you would have a cooperative relationship with the Investigation Department without being governed or constrained by it."

"We only hope you can lend a hand when we encounter particularly tricky issues."

"Whether or not you help resolve the issue, you would receive a contribution value."

"Advisor Chen, what do you think of this proposal?"

Ever since they received Chen Yuan’s information, recruiting him had become a high priority for the leaders. Moreover, a minister in the Southwest region had given Chen Yuan’s abilities a high appraisal.

But given Chen Yuan’s difficult-to-change mindset, the leaders had to take a step back and specifically create a special consultant role, which was essentially akin to a contract worker.

If Chen Yuan changes his mind in the future, the agreement can always be altered.

"Special consultant..." Chen Yuan’s eyes flickered, after a moment of hesitation, he nodded, "Alright, I agree."

The Investigation Department had shown such sincerity and wouldn’t interfere with his daily life, so he had no reason to refuse.

With so many skilled Beastmasters in the Investigation Department, it was unlikely they’d encounter a situation where they’d need his help.

"Alright, Advisor Chen, on behalf of all the members of the Investigation Department, welcome to the team." Yao Li was overjoyed and shook hands with Chen Yuan.

After lunch, the time for parting arrived.

Farewells naturally involved a round of gratitude towards Chen Yuan and the local staff, as well as reflections on the successful completion of the research mission.

Everyone present was an adult, and compared to the sorrow of parting, they were more concerned about whether their upcoming journey would be exhausting.

The bus carrying everyone gradually drove away. Inside, everyone waved at Chen Yuan and Chen Wenhao, and a group of dogs chased after it for a while before stopping.

"Woof woof!"

A red leaf gently landed on Cola’s nose, tickling it, causing Cola to sneeze, and a sudden gust of wind swirled around him.

The wind howled, and the falling red leaves danced like a tornado.

Some red leaves drifted aimlessly, floating off into the distance.

Jiang Wenning opened the car window for some air, the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat on her shoulder tilted its head to watch the scenery passing by, both man and cat silent.

Suddenly,

A red leaf floated in. The Ice Crystal Illusion Cat exhaled a breath of cold air, freezing the leaf that then settled steadily on its own head.

Jiang Wenning picked up the leaf, now tinged with a bit of chill, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with laughter, "Another souvenir."

"Look, a red leaf from the Qinling."

"It seems the great mountain is quite reluctant to see us go."