After the meeting concluded, Yang Lin did not delay. That same day, he found a qualified construction company and consulted with them about laying train tracks.
Since it was only for internal park operation and the quality requirements were not that high, the final quote received was 20 million.
As for the engine and carriages, they were even cheaper; they could simply buy ones that had been retired by the railway department.
Once the matter of the sightseeing train was preliminarily settled, Yang Lin returned to the park in a whirlwind.
And just as he arrived back at the park, several large trucks, driven from Xiong Hu Mountain Villa, were parked on either side of the main road.
Almost subconsciously, the tourists who were touring and playing nearby gathered around.
"More stock arrived?"
"As expected of the top zoo in the country, it's really a major update every five days and a minor update every three days."
"Is Director Yang perhaps a collector?"
"What is it this time?"
"Am I the only one concerned about where they got them from?"
......
Under the curious gaze of the tourists, the doors of several large trucks swung open.
The next second, a group of tall, imposing animals revealed their true forms.
Fat and strong, spirited and heroic fine horses.
Ostriches stretching their long necks to look around.
Camels that, as soon as they were released, immediately started munching on the greenery.
Alpacas with bewildered expressions.
Wild boars that seemed to refuse to yield to anyone.
Hundreds of large animals appeared in a neat row, giving a sense of an African savanna.
Subconsciously, the tourists, who had all gathered together, took a few steps back.
Until Yang Lin's figure appeared before them.
"Director Yang, the animals you requested have all been delivered."
"However, a few of them have not been domesticated well and have rather bad tempers. You need to be careful not to get hurt yourself or harm the tourists." the staff member from the Gui Lin branch, who was responsible for escorting the animals, emphasized solemnly.
Hearing his words, Yang Lin nodded.
"I understand. There are always a few troublemakers everywhere, it's normal."
"That's why I've specially brought a helper this time. With this helper here, they should behave."
"Oh? Did Director Yang bring the most experienced animal trainer you have?"
"No, it's this one." Yang Lin smiled mysteriously and then pointed to the side.
The next second, to everyone's shocked gaze, the lion king, bathed in sunlight, majestically walked out from Zone Two of the free-range area.
With the lion king's appearance, the animals that had just been unloaded from the trucks immediately became docile.
One of the wild boars, the most timid, was so frightened that it lost control of its bowels on the spot.
The ostriches all buried their heads in the nearby greenery.
Among these many flustered animals, only a fine black horse continuously snorted through its nostrils, its two front hooves occasionally pawing the ground.
Seeing this, Yang Lin could roughly guess who the troublemaker among this batch of animals was.
As Yang Lin was sizing up this batch of black horses, the staff member from the branch finally recovered his senses.
With a wry smile, he slowly said:
"If Director Yang had said earlier that the helper you brought was this one, I wouldn't have needed to specially arrange for several trainers to come over."
"With the lion king here, I doubt any other animal would dare to misbehave."
"Really? But I feel that not all animals are that afraid of the lion king. At least this one isn't that scared." As he spoke, Yang Lin pointed to the batch of black horses with his fingertip.
"Can you tell me about it? I feel like it must have a story."
"Director Yang's eyes are truly sharp." Upon confirming that Yang Lin was referring to the black horse, a trace of unusualness flashed in the staff member's eyes.
"This black horse indeed has a story. It was acquired by the villa two years ago from a herdsman in Tianshan. It cost a full three million to acquire it back then."
Even Yang Lin, who was accustomed to large numbers, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow upon hearing the price of three million.
"Three million? That much? It could buy a supercar. Why is it so expensive?"
"Because it carries the bloodline of the most ancient Dayuan horses. During the 'Heavenly Horse Bathes in the River' event, it descended as if from the heavens and defeated the then horse king."
As he spoke, a trace of excitement appeared on his face, but it quickly turned into embarrassment.
"But perhaps it was never meant to be an ordinary horse. It's been at the villa for so long, and no horse trainer has been able to tame it. Many have broken their legs, let alone let tourists ride it."
"Over the years, its annual feed cost is more expensive than that of tigers and lions, and it refuses to share a stable with other horses. Whoever it shares with, it kicks."
After listening to the explanation from the villa staff member, Yang Lin showed a look of realization.
"So it really is a troublemaker. But the more difficult it is, the more I like it."
"Besides, no matter how capable you are, you're still just a horse. I don't believe I can't tame you."
As he spoke, Yang Lin's gaze met that of the black Dayuan horse.
With his innate affinity for nature, most animals would give him some respect.
But this black Dayuan horse was completely different. There was no reverence in its eyes, only utter disdain.
It was as if to say, you can kill me, but don't expect me to submit.
"Arrange for the tourists to step aside. Today, I'm going to ride it."
After giving a few instructions to the staff members beside him, Yang Lin casually threw his jacket on the ground.
The next second, under the gaze of countless eyes, he grabbed the Dayuan horse's reins and, before it could react, leaped onto its back.
The moment he mounted the horse, this untamed Dayuan horse's eyes turned red.
At this moment, it no longer cared about the lion king beside it. With its hooves thundering, it turned into a black lightning bolt and galloped wildly within the free-range area.
Sometimes it galloped freely, sometimes it neighed at the sky, it used all its strength to shake Yang Lin off its back.
However, Yang Lin, with his agile movements and strength far exceeding that of ordinary people, seemed to be rooted to its back.
No matter how it thrashed, he didn't budge. Even if his body swayed slightly occasionally, he could quickly re-balance himself with his extraordinary equilibrium.
Fortunately, the park was large enough now; otherwise, ordinary places would truly be insufficient for its antics.
After running for an unknown number of laps, the Heavenly Horse from Tianshan finally ran out of energy.
Yet, even so, there was still no sign of surrender in its eyes.
At this point, Yang Lin understood. This horse was purely stubborn and couldn't be controlled by simply riding it.
"You're forcing me to cheat."
Not wanting to waste any more time, Yang Lin directly cast a 'Insight' spell on it.
The next second, a talent panel appeared before him.
The first thing displayed was its name.
[Akhal-Teke Mongolian Horse Hybrid]