The sight of the natural reserve, with its lush vegetation and shaded trees, didn't just bring a sense of peace to Yang Lin; it immediately excited the herd of elephants behind him.
For what had they traversed hundreds of kilometers, if not for a sanctuary like this?
And now, they had finally arrived.
Taking a deep breath of fresh air, Yang Lin immediately pulled the large truck over to the side of the road, opened the door, and stepped out.
Gazing at the boundless nature reserve before him, then at the herd behind, he quickly walked to the side of the matriarch elephant.
"I've finally brought you here. My mission is complete. From now on, this is your new home. Go ahead."
As he spoke, Yang Lin gestured for the matriarch to lead her herd towards the nature reserve.
However, the matriarch did not leave immediately. Instead, she lowered her head slightly, rubbing her face against Yang Lin's repeatedly, her eyes filled with reluctance.
While the other elephants didn't show the same level of reluctance as the matriarch, they all circled Yang Lin, unwilling to leave for a long time.
When this scene, captured by aerial cameras, was presented to the audience, the incredibly moving spectacle touched everyone.
They had witnessed everything that had happened on this journey.
From Yang Lin guiding the elephants to Yang Lin leading Tuantuan in search of the two stray bull elephants, to the elephants clearing the path for Yang Lin, and most recently, Yang Lin calming the young elephants.
Throughout this entire process, the profound interdependence between humans and animals was fully demonstrated.
It was no exaggeration to say that the experiences along this journey could be made into a grand documentary.
Thus, seeing the elephants and Yang Lin's lingering affection once again, people suddenly felt a slight redness in their eyes.
"Sob sob sob, the story of Director Yang and the elephant herd is finally ending. I feel so reluctant, why was the journey so short."
"I've been watching since yesterday afternoon and stayed up all night. Although I'm tired, I think it was worth it."
"It felt like watching a super-long movie."
"I hope this story can be adapted into a movie one day. I'll definitely go and contribute my vote then."
"This journey has been too difficult, with moments of emotion, laughter, and surprise."
"I wonder if these elephants will ever remember that there was a human who paved the way for them and brought them to their new home."
"Anyway, Director Yang probably won't forget these elephants, right?"
"Seeing this, I can finally go and get some much-needed sleep."
"Are those who say they want it to continue devils? Director Yang has been traveling for a day and a night. I suspect if this goes on, he'll really collapse."
"Director Yang: Is there no one speaking up for me?"
"People of Diannan, please host Director Yang well. Director Yang has done a great service for you this time."
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"Alright, alright, you're home now, and I need to go back and rest. Don't worry, we'll definitely have a chance to meet again. Go on, go on."
On the outskirts of the reserve, after some persuasion, the matriarch finally led her herd slowly into the reserve.
However, their hesitant, three-steps-forward-one-step-back departure was truly touching to the media reporters waiting nearby.
For a distance of several hundred meters, the herd took more than ten minutes.
Only when the elephants had completely disappeared into the reserve did Yang Lin breathe a sigh of relief.
At the same time, a system prompt sounded in his ear.
"Ding! Elephant herd escort mission successfully completed."
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10 Talent Points and one Golden Talent Treasure Chest."
Upon hearing the system notification, a hint of joy appeared on Yang Lin's face.
He was clearly very satisfied to have randomly obtained a golden treasure chest.
Before he could even open the treasure chest, a swarm of reporters descended upon him.
A barrage of microphones bearing the logos of various television stations and news websites were thrust before him.
In less than a second, he was completely surrounded.
If it were before, being surrounded by so many media reporters, he would have struck various poses, ready for the cameras.
But now, after a day and a night without sleep, and with his body aching all over, he had no energy to entertain interviews.
Who knew how long it would take him to be interviewed by so many media outlets.
Seeing that escape was impossible, Yang Lin simply closed his eyes, gave a leg kick, and collapsed on the spot.
The next second, the reporters who had been tightly surrounding him scattered like birds.
It had to be said that Yang Lin's current weak appearance, coupled with the bloodstains all over him, was truly convincing.
No one suspected he was faking it.
Before long, a group of medical personnel arrived with stretchers and a plethora of equipment.
Soon, Yang Lin was placed on a stretcher.
This scene greatly alarmed the audience who had not yet dispersed, and even the command center issued an order to rescue Yang Lin at all costs.
However, just as Yang Lin was being loaded onto an ambulance to be transported to the city hospital for treatment, he suddenly sat up on the stretcher as if he had come back from the dead.
He scared the attending nurse into screaming hysterically on the spot.
"Stop screaming, I'm not dead. What are you afraid of? Don't you people who study medicine believe in science?"
As soon as Yang Lin finished speaking, everyone present immediately fell silent.
Just as they were about to inquire about Yang Lin's physical condition, Yang Lin asked cautiously:
"Are those reporters outside gone?"
Upon hearing his question, everyone was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood.
"They heard you were being sent for rescue and are now rushing to the hospital. They've probably left."
"That's good. Since they're gone, I'll get out. My pandas are waiting for me. If you have a chance, I invite you to visit Xihong Zoo in Guangxi for free. Goodbye."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Lin hurriedly got out of the ambulance.
Not long after, he was driving his large truck towards Diannan Zoo again.
And as Yang Lin was heading towards Diannan Zoo, the events he experienced had already become a sensation in various countries through foreign television media.
CBB television in the UK was even planning to make a documentary about his experience with the elephants.
Several well-known film companies had already sent representatives to Dragon Country to negotiate with Yang Lin about movie adaptation rights.
They had even thought about how to shoot the prequel.
If Yang Lin knew at this moment that a large sum of money was about to be delivered to him, what would he think?
However, at this moment, he only had one wish: to find a place to sleep soundly.