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The next morning, Ai Yan woke up on time, but heard movement outside the door.After he finished washing, he opened the door and saw Yuan Ning was about to go out.It is already spring, and the weather has already turned warm. Yuan Ning is going to go for a morning run.

Seeing that Ai Yan woke up, Yuan Ning was a little surprised.He greeted Ai Yan with a smile: "Mr. Ai Yan got up really early! I'm going to go for a run before having breakfast!"

Ai Yan said: "I'm used to it." He always wakes up early and is in good health.There is absolutely no lack of exercise in life on the grassland. Even if he loses one hand, he will insist on a certain amount of training every day.Ai Yan looked at the time, "I'll go for a run with you too!"

Yuan Ning readily agreed.It is very close to the Capital University and the Central Park. There are some crabapples planted in the Central Park. The branches are covered with pink flowers, and the branches seem to bend down under the pressure. From a distance, they are clusters of pink clouds.In the early morning, the sky has not really brightened yet, and a cloud shadow can be seen hazily, and even the air that breathes into the chest cavity becomes beautiful.

Yuan Ning didn't have the habit of talking when he was exercising, and Ai Yan didn't open his mouth either. He just paused when he passed by the Capital University, looking at the young faces that gradually appeared in front of the gate.He turned his head again and looked to the other side of Capital University.Opposite is already quite a prosperous neighborhood, looking further away, you can see row upon row of high-rise buildings looming in the morning light, like a dreamlike mirage.

...It has become like this.

An inexplicable idea came into Ai Yan's head, Ai Yan was stunned for a moment, recovered, quickened his pace, and followed Yuan Ning.Has he been to the capital before? ——Has he been to Capital University before?It has been more than ten or twenty years, even if he has been here, I am afraid that there is no trace of it.

Ai Yan collected his thoughts, had breakfast with Yuan Ning, and went to pick up Ms. Li together.Ai Yan's heart skipped a beat when he saw the Han's house, knowing that people living in such a place must be either rich or expensive, so he didn't get out of the car to go in with Yuan Ning, but sat in the car and waited for Yuan Ning to pick up Ms. Li .

It was still early and there was no one outside.Ai Yan had already turned his gaze away, but couldn't help looking at the closed door.From the outside, it is just an ordinary house, and it looks like it has been around for some years - if it is not located in such a place, there is absolutely nothing unusual about it.Ai Yan was about to look away, but saw the door opened, and it was not Ms. Li who came out, but a low-key black car.

Seeing that the black car was about to drive away, Yuan Ning ran out again, holding a rather imposing crutch in his hand, calling the car to stop, opened the car door and handed the crutch in.An old man is sitting in the car?

Ai Yan was still thinking, the black car started again and drove away in the morning light.Yuan Ning ran back again, and after a while, she came out with the help of an old man in her 70s and [-]s, who must be the "grandmother" Ms. Li that Yuan Ning called.

Ms. Li's hair has turned white, and her face is also covered with wrinkles, but her complexion is still rosy. She looks very healthy, her back is straight, and her expression is peaceful. She must be in good health.The car was very spacious, Yuan Ning helped Ms. Li into the car and sat beside Ai Yan.

Yuan Ning introduced Ms. Li and Ai Yan, and Ms. Li said kindly: "It's already here, why don't you go in and have a drink of tea? Ning Ning didn't say anything, or I'll tell Mrs. Su to hurry up."

Ai Yan said: "I didn't wait long, I just waited for a while."

When Ms. Li heard Ai Yan speak, she shook her head. She always felt that Ai Yan's voice was familiar, but she couldn't remember where she heard it.People who are blind tend to have better hearing, and her memory is also good. If it is heard in recent years, she should have an impression, but she can't match it.Did you hear it earlier?Ms. Li said: "Has Xiaoai ever been to the capital? I think your voice is a bit familiar."

Ai Yan froze for a moment.That inexplicable feeling came to my heart again.Has he ever been to the capital?Ai Yan shook his head and said, "Even if I have been here, it was more than ten or twenty years ago." And how could he come into contact with such a family?

Ms. Li suddenly said: "That's possible." At that time, she hadn't closed herself at home and met many people. Live in a muddle, and even my own life is not clear.

Ms. Li said: "I heard from Ningning that you are from the north and are responsible for the epidemic prevention work of various pastures in the north. Is there any difference between the pastures in the north and the pastures in Ningning?"

Ai Yan said: "I haven't seen Ningning's pasture yet." He sighed, and told the situation in the north, "The pasture in the north should be bigger, even if it is flat land, you can't see the side at a glance. It’s just that there may be sandstorms in this season near the desert. At this time, everyone can’t go out, and the outside is full of yellow mist. A few years ago, there were wolves on the desert and grassland, and they appeared in groups. , Now there are fewer eagles and snakes. Ningning is now transforming the sand prevention forest over there, but if the grazing mode of some pastures is not changed, the situation will probably worsen."

Knowing the situation in the north, Yuan Ning frowned, and also participated in the discussion: "Now wool and cashmere products are popular, the wool and cashmere weaving industry is on the rise, and more and more people raise sheep. The last time Senior Brother Du hit a wall in the capital was because he put Instead of the hot wool and cashmere weaving industry, I want to try other directions.” Du Jiancheng is courageous and has a long-term vision, which is why Principal Fei asked Yuan Ning to help him.

Ms. Li is not a person who does not keep her ears to the outside world, she knows what is going on as soon as she hears Yuan Ning's words.

Wool and cashmere products are really hot now, and if they develop on the basis of the original animal husbandry, it will also be a good gain item for Changcang.But the people are all profit-seeking, and they often rush to it like a swarm of bees when they see something making money. Now Changcang should have started large-scale sheep farming.

Ai Yan said: "Sheep are full of treasures, but one thing is bad. It not only eats grass, but also eats bark and grass roots. It has a very good appetite. There was a drought one year, and there was a shortage of water everywhere. The sheep couldn't When they found a water source, they bit the sheep next to them, and every sheep was bloody."

Ms. Li was taken aback: "How can this be a sheep? They have all turned into wolves!"

Ai Yan smiled wryly: "Isn't it?"

Yuan Ning, Ms. Li and Ai Yan learned about Changcang and returned to Central China without knowing it.Mr. Zhang and the others went directly to the ranch, and Zhang Xiuyan also returned directly from Huaiqing to the ranch. Yuan Ning took Ms. Li there to meet them.

As soon as he arrived at the pasture, Ai Yan's eyes were attracted by the scenery outside.Compared with the well-cut flowers and trees in the capital, the handsome mountain peaks here are covered with flowers of various colors. It is the season of blooming flowers. Clusters of flowers surround the fertile and plump mountains like a brocade. Yellow, pink, white, blue and purple, no one cuts them, but they have a natural beauty.

"This area..." Ai Yan found that his words were a bit poor, and he couldn't express the admiration in his heart at all. In the end, he could only comment sincerely, "It's so beautiful."

After living between the yellow sand and the grassland for so many years, when he suddenly saw this paradise-like place, Ai Yan couldn't think of anything else to say besides admiring it.

What's even more remarkable is that this "Xanadu" is not just a small area or a small village or town, but a whole continuous area, and the towns and villages that appear outside the mountains from time to time are not obtrusive at all. A warm and bright appearance and an overall pattern that blends in with the surroundings.

Ai Yan watched all the way dazedly, and described the whole way to Ms. Li.After the words "Yunshan Ranch" came into view, Ai Yan suddenly realized: "Is this the 'Yunshan model'?"

Yuan Ning smiled shyly and said: "The model and the like are what my father said to the outside world. In fact, the development principle here is very simple, which is to let everyone know that protection can have greater benefits than destruction. "

Ai Yan was silent.The truth is indeed very simple, but it is very difficult to "let everyone know", let alone let everyone know, agree, and follow suit.This is indeed the "Yunshan model". The Yunshan Ranch found out successful experience, established a successful example, and generously and selflessly promoted the cultivation technology, breeding technology, business plan and marketing channels, so that this area became rich. And the comfortable "Xanadu" - without Yunshan, this area will definitely not be able to get up.

But Yunshan Ranch exists.

Yuan Ning couldn't sit still after sending Ms. Li to the ranch, and ran out to meet and talk with old friends. They don't talk often, but they are still alive and well.When spring comes, the ivory begins to bloom again, and white ivory-like flowers adorn its body, as if embellishing its emerald skirt with white patterns.

Ivory is neither afraid of wind nor rain, and was transplanted by Luo Yuanliang on a small slope, surrounded by flowers of various colors. Yuan Ning sat next to Ivory and looked at the quiet river and the quiet birch forest in the distance, and returned immediately. To the serenity and peace of childhood.After a long time, Yuan Ning happily said to Ya and Zhao Fu: "I'm going to be an adult soon!"

When I was young, I was always very uneasy, and I was full of guard against everything around me, and I was anxious every day.At that time, I wanted to grow up every day, but I was afraid of growing up every day-afraid of being separated from important people, afraid of facing the vast world alone with nowhere to rely on.

As a result, it really grew up in the blink of an eye.

Ivory said, "Fool."

Yuan Ning turned to look at Ivory.

Ivory said, "Yes, I'm still young."

Zhao Fu raised his long tail, swept at Yuan Ning, and then at Ivory, meaning "Ivory is right".

Yuan Ning suddenly said "ah", jumped up, and ran towards Xiaohe.Xiangya and Zhaofu looked together, only to see a handsome and tall young man walking from the other side of the river.

The young man's body was as straight as a birch, and his face had the same sternness and determination since he was a child. Only his eyes were dyed with the warmth of the world, and he was staring intently at Yuan Ning who was running towards him.

Yuan Ning hugged the other party's neck happily, and gave the other party a big hug, which instantly melted the years of frost and snow on the other party's face.

"You said you've grown up." Ivory scolded tastefully, "Idiot."

Zhaofu raised his tail and swept the ivory green leaves and white flowers lightly.

The group rested at the ranch at night.After nightfall, Yuan Ning wanted to see Xiao Hei and Xiao Baihu, so he quietly took Zhang Xiuyan up the mountain.Because the grandfather of the Fang family likes to patrol the mountains, the mountain roads have been well built at the moment. Even the elderly in their seventies and eighties can easily walk up the mountain. Naturally, Yuan Ning and Zhang Xiuyan have no problem going up the mountain in the dark.

Yuan Ning has been taking the opportunity to hold Zhang Xiuyan's hand, and people are also leaning on Zhang Xiuyan.The mountains and forests in the spring night are very lively. There are insects and birds chirping. From time to time, owls stand on the trees and stare at them with bright eyes. An intangible fragrance—like the aroma of a flower quietly blooming, or the sweetness of a ripe fruit.

Yuan Ning could clearly hear Zhang Xiuyan's "click" sound when he stepped on a dead branch, and his heart was tickled. He went around to Zhang Xiuyan and hugged Zhang Xiuyan's neck like a surprise attack, and kissed Zhang Xiuyan accurately. strict lips.

Obviously so serious, obviously so stern and strict, but the kiss is warm and soft, which makes Yuan Ning want to stop every time.

Zhang Xiuyan reached out and clasped Yuan Ning's waist, and deepened the kiss hidden in the night like a stream, until Yuan Ning hung softly on his body before stopping, holding Yuan Ning in his arms for a long time, pulling Yuan Ning continued to move forward.

Sometimes they can see little black and little white tigers at Lingquan, but Yuan Ning still misses them, fearing that they will encounter some danger here—after all, the little white tigers are getting bigger and bigger, and they are all snow-white, very It is easy to be found.

Yuan Ning and Zhang Xiuyan climbed over a hill, and finally came to the place agreed with Xiao Hei and the others.Sure enough, the little white tiger was already very big, and was squatting on the boulder waiting for them to arrive.After seeing Yuan Ning, it rushed over excitedly and circled Yuan Ning.

Yuan Ning hugged the white tiger's furry neck.

Xiao Hei was still squatting on the stone and watching them.

Of course Yuan Ning didn't forget about Xiao Hei. After hugging the white tiger, he waved to it happily: "Xiao Hei!"

Xiao Hei was about to jump off the boulder, his eyes suddenly focused, he looked towards the forest, and finally landed on a pine tree that was very close to Yuan Ning and the others.The white tiger noticed the warning in Xiao Hei's eyes, immediately bared his teeth and bristled all his hair, and let out a low growl at the pine tree as if facing the enemy.

Yuan Ning was taken aback.

Zhang Xiuyan understood what Xiaohei and Xiaobaihu meant, and said, "There is someone behind the tree." Zhang Xiuyan gently grabbed Yuan Ning's hand while speaking, and stared at the pine tree warily.A rancher or a poacher?The former is okay, but the latter is troublesome, and may bring a shotgun!

Yuan Ning also recalled it, and said to the person standing behind the pine tree: "Don't be afraid, as long as you don't have any malicious intentions, Xiao Hei will not hurt anyone."

The moonlight moved over the treetops, illuminating the figure behind the pine.The man was silent for a moment, then came out from behind the tree.

Yuan Ning was stunned: "Mr. Ai Yan?"