Chapter 327: Baozi Did Great Today

Chapter 327: Baozi Did Great Today

To help these German Shepherd puppies grow quickly, He Zhiran spent a lot of money buying supplies from the operation platform.

In just five days, those German Shepherd puppies would grow to adult size, and then they could be released to guard the house and courtyard.

A single rabbit hutch wouldn’t require so many German Shepherds for protection, but He Zhiran had made preparations in advance.

The family’s assets would continue to increase in the future, such as her planned cattle and sheep herds, and some poultry.

When the crops planted in the fields reached maturity, they would also need guarding, like the melon fields, which would save the trouble of building a watchtower and hiring guards.

Seeing so many new animals, Baozi was ecstatic, jumping up and down with joy.

While directing the German Shepherd puppies to form a line, it also tried to charm its owner for praise.

He Zhiran couldn’t resist Baozi’s cuteness, and seeing it so seriously controlling the puppies filled her heart with immense satisfaction.

However, this time, she didn’t want the German Shepherds to be so well-behaved; she wanted them to learn how to protect the family’s property.

"Baozi, you need to teach them to guard the house and courtyard. Only then will they be qualified."

Baozi tilted its head at its owner’s command, let out a few cooing sounds, and immediately turned to look at the German Shepherd puppies.

With a wave of its fluffy paws, the puppies that were standing obediently ran towards the sheep herd, barking in their high-pitched voices.

The sheep herd, which had been leisurely grazing, instantly scattered upon seeing the group of black puppies running towards them.

However, soon after Baozi issued the next command, the puppies quickly surrounded the fleeing sheep herd, shrinking the circle tighter.

The hundred German Shepherd puppies surrounded the sheep herd tightly, and if any sheep tried to escape, the puppies would immediately block them.

He Zhiran knew this was the first step in Baozi’s training of the puppies, so she continued to observe quietly.

Sure enough, after Baozi gave another strange call, the puppies changed their behavior again, barking and attacking the sheep herd.

Just as He Zhiran started to worry about the safety of the sheep, Baozi gave another command, and the puppies obediently returned to their original positions.

The sheep herd was safe and sound.

After going through this process countless times, Baozi finally stopped.

It trotted over to its owner, seeking a hug while making soft sounds.

He Zhiran knew that the little one had successfully completed its task.

Her belly was now quite noticeable, so she slightly shifted her position and sat on the grass, gently stroking Baozi’s fluffy head.

"Baozi did great today. I’ll reward you with something delicious."

As she spoke, He Zhiran prepared Baozi’s favorite milk and fresh tender bamboo shoots, along with small apples.

Faced with such delicacies, the little one forgot all about its owner and happily dove into its meal.

Of course, those new puppies would also be a significant help in the future, so she couldn’t neglect them either.

He Zhiran retrieved some ingredients from the warehouse and processed them into nutritious dog food on the operation platform.

Not only that, considering the puppies were still growing, she bought a large quantity of pet vitamins and nutritional supplements from Taobao.

The puppies, seeing the food, rushed over enthusiastically, devouring it with gusto, a sight that Baozi couldn’t match.

Now that the house and courtyard were secured, all that remained was waiting for the puppies to reach adult size in five days before taking them out.

He Zhiran checked the time; she had been in the space for a while, so she tidied up and reappeared in her room.

As soon as she appeared, Mo Jiuye returned, accompanied by Nan Rui.

Since coming to Xiling Village, Nan Rui had been living in the haunted house at the foot of the mountain. He rarely appeared in public unless he needed to seek her help to check the Empress Dowager’s health.

Today was rare; he had come with Mo Jiuye to their home.

Being a guest, He Zhiran naturally wouldn’t forget her manners.

"Greetings, Prince Rui."

Nan Rui waved his hand. "Madam Jiuyue, please don’t be so formal. I am no longer a prince, and there is no Nan Rui in this world. From now on, just call me ARui."

He Zhiran wasn’t one for pretense, and she didn’t like too many rules.

Since Nan Rui had said so, she agreed, "Alright, I won’t call you Prince Rui anymore."

Nan Rui had come today with an important matter to discuss.

Initially, he planned to speak with Mo Jiuye alone, but Empress Dowager saw clearly that the one who truly held sway in the Mo household was Mo Jiuye’s wife. Therefore, he approached Mo Jiuye first, claiming he had something to discuss with both of them.

Mo Jiuye didn’t think much of it; matters discussed with his wife usually involved medical concerns.

Recently, He Zhiran had been checking the Empress Dowager’s health every few days. Through frequent interactions, they found that Nan Rui and his mother had no ill intentions towards the Mo family, gradually reducing their suspicions.

"ARui, are you here to ask my wife for medical help?"

Mo Jiuye didn’t want Nan Rui’s visit to disrupt his wife’s pregnancy care, so he asked directly.

Nan Rui, who was still contemplating how to start, seized the opportunity. "My mother and I have been living here for almost a month. We really like the environment and plan to settle down here."

"Settle down here?" This was unexpected for Mo Jiuye.

In Great Shun, the Northwest is a barren land with a climate that is not as pleasant as that of the Imperial City. Especially in Xiling Village, it is not known for being an ideal environment even by local standards. He wondered why Nan Rui would choose to settle here.

Moreover, he did not believe that a prince who had enjoyed wealth and luxury could adapt to the life of an ordinary person.

Nan Rui was not surprised at his doubt.

"My mother and I never really planned where we would settle down. Recently, we have been staying here, and we find the people very simple and honest. My mother gets along well with Old Lady Mo, so she won't feel lonely. That's why I've decided to stay here long-term."

Hearing Nan Rui say this, Mo Jiuye's doubts arose again.

Xiling Village is not owned by the Mo family, so if Nan Rui wanted to live there with the Empress Dowager, he could simply choose a location and build a house or buy a suitable courtyard from the villagers. There was no need to come and discuss it with him.

Seeing that Mo Jiuye did not respond, Nan Rui continued, "I admire the construction of your Mo family's courtyard, and I know that Hu Cong has been helping with it. I came here today to ask if you could also have Hu Cong help me build a similar courtyard.

Of course, I can purchase the land myself from the government."