pjbooks Chapter 9 The clear-headed, foolish college student gets another lecture.
Chapter 9 The clear-headed, foolish college student gets another lecture.
A good night's sleep, go to bed early and get up early.
After breakfast, Lin Ye did not ride his horse to herd sheep as usual.
Instead, they planned to choose a sheepdog that was smart and strong enough.
no sooner said than done!
Since he was bringing his dog back today and riding a horse wasn't convenient, Lin Ye drove his rugged black Raptor pickup truck instead.
The drone hovered above the pickup truck, following the vehicle as it drove up the winding road, and a large number of viewers flooded into the live broadcast room early on.
"Brothers, today I'm taking you to visit the most authentic dog market in Northwest China."
Lin Ye, with one hand on the steering wheel, began explaining something to the camera:
"Many people think that raising sheep dogs is just a matter of raising any kind of mongrel or Border Collie, but there's a lot more to it than that."
"Here, the most popular breeds aren't the pampered pet dogs from the city, but rather the truly capable working dogs. For example, the massive Mongolian Mastiff, which can go toe-to-toe with wild wolves;"
For example, there are greyhounds, which are extremely fast runners and can catch rabbits; and various mixed-breed dogs adapted to harsh climates. As for the purebred dogs with beautiful markings that you often mention, they are more likely to suffer from acclimatization problems on the grasslands.
The viewers listened with great interest to the comments.
"I've learned something new; even sheepdogs in Northwest China face fierce competition."
"What kind of dog is Brother Lin planning to buy? A Tibetan Mastiff?"
"Tibetan Mastiffs are so stupid, all they do is eat and sleep, and they eat even more than Brother Lin. They might eat you out of house and home."
More than an hour later, the pickup truck slowly drove into a very lively large market.
This place not only trades cattle, sheep, and horses, but also has a large outer area filled with various dogs in iron cages or tied to wooden stakes.
The air was filled with the distinctive pungent smell of livestock, accompanied by the incessant barking of dogs, making it extremely noisy.
Lin Ye got off the car and began to stroll around.
As Lin Ye walked, a familiar figure ahead caught his attention.
The man, wearing a striking bright orange windbreaker and black-rimmed glasses, was squatting in front of a dog dealer's iron cage, fiercely haggling over the price.
"Li Ming?"
Lin Ye walked closer and took a look, then laughed.
Isn't this the same agricultural university graduate student who cried his eyes out under the moonlight yesterday because experimental sheep "014" was eaten by a snow leopard?
Hearing someone call his name, Li Ming turned around and saw Lin Ye, as if he had seen a savior.
"Brother Lin! You're here at the dog market too!"
Li Ming quickly stood up, adjusted his glasses, and pointed to a small dog in a cage, saying, "Brother Lin, come and take a look. I've learned my lesson; yesterday's tragedy with number 014 absolutely cannot be repeated! I've applied for funding, and today I must buy the world's smartest dog to help me watch my lab sheep!"
Lin Ye looked in the direction he was pointing.
Inside the iron cage was a puppy that was about three months old. The dog had black and white fur, a distinct white ring around its neck like a scarf, and a white shooting star pattern on its forehead. It was indeed quite beautiful.
The dog dealer was a middle-aged man with a burly face, smoking a pipe. Upon hearing Li Ming's words, he immediately patted his chest and began to boast:
"Young man, look at this! A perfect 'seven white markings'! This is a purebred, show-quality Border Collie descendant! The smartest dog in the world! If you get it, forget about herding sheep, it can even help you write your graduation thesis! I see you're a college student, so I'll give you a friendly price, three thousand yuan, you can take it home!"
Li Ming was completely taken aback, his eyes shining brightly:
"Really? I can buy a show-quality Border Collie for only three thousand yuan? Boss, I'll take it! I'll scan the code for you right now!"
As he spoke, Li Ming took out his phone to pay.
Viewers in the live stream who witnessed this also felt it was a great deal.
"This dog looks quite pretty; it definitely resembles a Border Collie."
"Buying a purebred Border Collie for 3,000 yuan is a good deal; this college student is lucky."
However, Lin Ye grabbed Li Ming's hand, which was about to scan the code.
"Wait a minute."
Lin Ye's lips curled into a half-smile, his sharp gaze sweeping over the puppy before turning to look at the dog dealer.
"Boss, is the 'border' in your 'Border Collie' the 'border' in 'friction'?"
The dog dealer's expression changed, he tapped his pipe on the iron cage, and said unhappily:
"Young man, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. I've been selling dogs in this market for over ten years, would I lie to anyone?"
"Alright, then I'll teach this naive and foolish college student a lesson today, and also help the brothers in the live stream avoid some pitfalls."
Lin Ye is a retired military doctor who graduated from an agricultural university with a major in veterinary medicine. Even before the system has been unleashed, his professional knowledge is already enough to crush this dog dealer.
Lin Ye squatted down and pointed at the puppy through the cage.
"Li Ming, you can't judge a dog just by its coat color. Look at that white stripe on its forehead; although it looks like a shooting star, aren't the edges unusually neat, even a bit harsh?"
Li Ming took a closer look and confirmed it was true.
Lin Ye sneered, took out a pack of wet wipes from his pocket, pulled out one and handed it to Li Ming:
"Take this and rub it vigorously along the edge of the white fur around its neck."
Upon hearing this, the dog dealer panicked and reached out to stop him, shouting, "Hey! What are you doing! Don't touch it if you're not buying!"
Lin Ye was tall and strong. With just one glare, his fierce aura as a retired soldier instantly intimidated the dog trafficker.
Li Ming took a wet wipe and vigorously wiped the puppy's neck a few times. When he took it out, he saw that the snow-white wet wipe was stained with a thin layer of black dye!
"Holy crap! It's fading!" Li Ming exclaimed.
The live stream chat exploded instantly.
"Good heavens! A dyed dog! This is the legendary 'week-old dog' plus 'plastic surgery dog'!"
"What the hell is this 'edge'?! This is clearly the 'dye' in 'dyeing'!"
"This dog dealer is so heartless! Selling a dyed mixed breed for three thousand yuan?"
"It's not just about dyeing."
Lin Ye stood up, dusted off his hands, and dissected the problem with utmost professionalism.
"Look at its skeleton and ears."
Purebred Border Collies have semi-erect ears and a relatively light skeletal structure.
This dog has extremely large paws and its ears are completely droopy. If I'm not mistaken, it's a cross between a local mongrel and a black dog of some unknown breed.
The owner, seeing that its coat color barely matched "black and white," used hair dye to artificially create a Border Collie look with seven white markings.
Lin Ye patted Li Ming's stiff shoulder:
"Three thousand yuan?"
I'd rather pay 300 yuan than have it fade and dirty my car seat. If you buy it to raise sheep, I reckon the only thing it can do is help the snow leopard eat your lab sheep.
After hearing this, Li Ming broke out in a cold sweat from the shock. He glared angrily at the dog dealer and quickly put his phone away.
"Brother Lin, thank you so much! This dog market is too complicated; I, a college student, have no chance at all!" Li Ming was on the verge of tears.
The dog trafficker was exposed in front of everyone, his face turning red and white in turns. Knowing he was in the wrong, he didn't dare to utter a harsh word and could only slink away and drag the cage back a little.
The live stream room was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
[Hahaha! This is hilarious! College students are getting another beating from the rooftops!]
"Brother Lin's veterinary skills are amazing; he can spot a fake at a glance!"
[Li Ming: I want to buy a dog to protect the sheep. Brother Lin: Your dog might be conspiring with the snow leopard.]
"With that level of intelligence, you want to buy a dog to guard the sheep? I think Li Ming, you should just go and guard the sheep pen yourself!"
"Alright, stop being so down. When buying a working dog, focus on its spirit, energy, and bone structure. Come on, let's go inside and I'll show you how to find a bargain."
Lin Ye smiled and waved, then led the innocent and naive Li Ming deeper into the dog market.
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