My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 353 Rejecting Dog Fighting, Road Trips in the 1990s
There are two types of dogfighting.

One type is dog racing, similar to horse racing, but much more low-end. It's something that ordinary people, nouveau riche, and dog owners can all enjoy.

Another method is to let the dogs fight each other. This is not something that ordinary people can do. You need to know how to train and raise dogs, and you also need to be able to accept defeat, because this kind of play is very harmful to dogs. There are many dogs that have been accidentally bitten to death.

Because there are no restrictions on the breeds of dogs in dogfighting competitions, and they are mostly fierce and aggressive dogs, these dogs treat each other like enemies. Once they meet, they will immediately rush up and bite each other to the death.

In short, whether it's running or fighting, regardless of the game's format, one question always comes up.

That means that in the end, the unification will all fall on the shoulders of gamblers.

Betting on dogs is just like betting on horses.

To place bets on a dog that one believes in, thus gambling on the outcome.

Actually, dogfighting wasn't originally intended for people to play.

It was a conflict between two villages that they used to resolve with the outcome of dogfights.

It is also a means of resolving conflicts.

It later evolved into a folk game.

Some people specifically raise large, fierce dogs to participate in dogfighting competitions.

Yu Bangjin also wanted to keep dogs, but the dogs he raised were too useless, and the dogs he bought couldn't be raised properly because they lacked fighting spirit.

That's why I came to Chen Ling to buy a dog.

It is said that the greyhound he has chosen and bet on has won five consecutive greyhound races.

Greyhounds are good runners and are also fierce dogs, suitable for hunting on plains and grasslands.

However, dog racing is not as exciting as dog fighting.

He still wants to own a fighting dog and dominate the dogfighting arena; that's what he finds truly exhilarating.

After hearing what he said, Chen Ling understood what this dogfighting was all about.

He had actually heard of dogfighting before, but it was a long time ago.

However, with the development of the internet, dog fighting has become increasingly controversial due to its bloody nature.

Dog fighting has gradually disappeared from public view, replaced by dog ​​racing, which involves competitions such as which dog runs the fastest or the fastest to catch a rabbit. The focus is on speed, which avoids harming the dogs and creates a more harmonious atmosphere.

To witness a more passionate and thrilling dogfight, you'd have to go to a remote rural area or abroad to experience this game.

If it's just a simple dog race, a race, or something to have fun, Chen Ling has no problem with it.

But dog fighting is a pointless affair. Dogs are forced to fight each other for no reason, just for fun and to win money, which can result in dogs being injured or killed for no reason.

Chen Ling still didn't quite agree.

Moreover, after listening, he made it clear to the two that he would not gamble with dogs.

If Yu Bangjin bought the dog for dog fighting, he wouldn't sell it even if the next litter of puppies were ready to be sold.

The puppies bred by themselves were sold off and then used for people's amusement, leading them to fight to the death with other dogs.

Chen Ling felt uneasy after thinking about it.

“I can’t control other people’s dogs, but I’ve raised my own dogs with all my heart and soul, and I have feelings for them. I would never let them do that kind of thing, and I would never sell my puppies to that kind of person.”

"Don't be angry, little brother, don't be angry. I'll punish myself with a drink..."

Upon hearing Chen Ling say that he wouldn't sell any more dogs to Yu Bangjin, Yu Bangjin quickly picked up a cup of tea as punishment.

They were terrified of being blacklisted by Chen Ling.

Sun Yanhong had spoken about the temperament of this young man.

The young man said he had always disliked her and wanted to buy something from the farm as a gift, but every time he did, he managed to rip her off.

In order to ease tensions and make this friend, Sun Yanhong said she gritted her teeth and accepted it.

Yu Bangjin thus learned about Chen Ling's personality.

He had heard that Chen Ling liked to hunt with dogs, and he thought that the young man was full of vigor and would be very interested in dog fighting. He could bring his dog over to play with it and use the opportunity to get closer to Chen Ling.

But Chen Ling was unhappy.

If he had come, he would have been dismissive.

He's just a hot-tempered young man. Can't we teach him a lesson by throwing him more money?

But after arriving at the farm, he dared not think that way anymore.

It wasn't that he wanted to bow and scrape to Chen Ling or be subservient to him.

The key is that it was a case of Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai – one was willing to hit and the other was willing to be hit.

He just happened to see Chen Ling's dogs and fell in love with them so much that he even came up with names for their future puppies.

I'm really worried that Chen Ling won't sell his puppies anymore.

Sun Yanhong also said, "Old Yu just loves to play and join in the fun. He usually bets on other people's dogs, but he loses more than he wins. His own dog is such a useless dog, all that big size. He tries to take it to the arena, but it gets scared and lies down before it even gets inside. Because of its cowardly nature, other dogs don't hurt it, and it has never hurt a dog..."

"But the more he acts like this, the more addicted he becomes. He always wants to raise a ferocious dog to wreak havoc, otherwise people will laugh at him."

"Yeah, it's strange, every dog ​​I've ever had has become a failure. You know how to train dogs, do you know why?"

Yu Bangjin's face darkened when he mentioned this matter; he was very worried.

After asking the question, he added, "Brother, I'm a straightforward person, and I won't lie to you. Actually, I was thinking of borrowing your dog to show off at the dog farm since I couldn't buy a puppy. The problem is, my dog ​​is too cowardly, and I don't want people to keep laughing at me for having a cowardly dog ​​raised by a cowardly person."

However, I didn't realize this dog meant so much to you; it was definitely my fault.

Although Yu Bangjin was small in stature, he was quite frank.

He's at least much more honest than Sun Yanhong.

Chen Ling's expression softened considerably upon hearing this, and he said, "It's not about whether it's important or not. I'll tell you two things and you'll understand..."

Then he recounted how Heiwa Xiaojin protected the family and caught thieves, risking his life to protect his master.

Upon hearing this, Yu Bangjin was filled with respect and realized why people were unhappy about dog fighting.

If he had such a loyal dog, he wouldn't be willing to let it fight to the death for people's amusement.

Putting aside whether it's cruel or not, using a loyal dog to gamble is utterly heartless.

For a moment, he felt both ashamed and envious, and said, "Damn it, what you said makes me even more envious. If I didn't know from what you said that your dog is fierce, I would have wanted to come and steal it."

Chen Ling immediately laughed and said that as long as he didn't let the dog mess around, he could still keep one of the second-generation wolfhounds from the next litter.

Yu Bangjin was overjoyed and repeatedly assured him.

Finally, perhaps feeling that he hadn't brought any gifts when he visited, and wanting to befriend Chen Ling, he said he'd heard the farm's wine was good, and insisted on buying several jars of wine.

The two's warm interaction made Sun Yanhong envious.

As he left, he complained, "You men are so quick to make friends, Fugui. We've known each other for years, but you rarely give me a kind look. I send you money every now and then. Don't you know how to consider the feelings of your old customers?"

Chen Ling turned back, too lazy to pay her any attention.

With so many hidden thoughts of her own, who can she blame?

Yu Bangjin, who had gotten into the car, chuckled and watched with amusement as Sun Yanhong looked humiliated.

"This guy is really something. No matter how much money you have, he can ignore you if he wants to."

"Hmph, you old Yu, I've been counting on you for nothing."

Chen Ling had no idea what the two were talking about about her. That very night, she selected the ornamental fish and put them into the plastic bucket she had prepared before the New Year.

This plastic bucket is very sturdy; it's used to store cooking oil and bulk wine.

The white one, with a handle and a lid.

Put the fish in, tighten the lid, add some spiritual water, and the fish won't die even if you take it to the city.

After loading the two buckets of fish, Chen Ling, without even eating breakfast the next morning, secured the buckets to the iron frames on both sides of the back of the motorcycle. Then, with Heiwa, Xiaojin, Erhei, and the three dogs, he rode the motorcycle towards Tiannan City.

This time, it was to let the two dogs see the outside world.

By the way, let's put Erhei's courage to a test.

Yu Bangjin was right when he said that it would be a real shame not to take such a good dog out to see the world.

In addition.

Little dogs like Erhei haven't experienced much fighting with their own kind. Even when they encounter the village dogs, it's mostly just playful fighting, unlike Heiwa and the others who fought early on. When they were their age, they had already killed two large hunting dogs.

Although Chen Ling wouldn't let his dog participate in any dogfighting competitions, he knew that good dogs can't be raised in a greenhouse.

You should take it out for a long run, so it can see more dogs along the way and boost its courage.

This little dog needs to be trained to be brave; he has to do it one at a time.

Let's start with the clever and fierce Erhei.

The sky was clear and the breeze was gentle; it was a beautiful spring day.

After leaving the county town, Chen Ling detoured through Kuliu County. Once he got on the highway, he floored the accelerator.

The motorcycle sped along, and Chen Ling's spring shirt billowed and fluttered.

The three dogs gradually increased their speed beside the motorcycle and ran wildly.

In fact, from birth until now, due to the limitations of the terrain and environment, the two black boys have never really let go of their speed and run long distances.

Even when hunting wolves in the village, it's only at a short burst speed.

Now that they've let loose, they're having a blast following behind the motorcycles, running with abandon.

The two dogs ran faster and faster, like galloping horses, one yellow and one black, like two whirlwinds passing by, their speed was incredibly amazing.

The sight drew surprised glances from passersby and vehicles, who all looked on in surprise as they searched for the three shadows beside the motorcycle.

Later, even motorcycles could no longer catch up with them.

Chen Ling had no choice but to slow down, letting Erhei, who was tired from running, jump onto the motorcycle and continue chasing after the two of them.

Erhei was still young, and after running through two counties, he ran freely for a short while before his legs became weak from exhaustion.

Heiwa and Xiaojin had just finished warming up and loosening their muscles, and the difference between them was significant.

"Haha, it's so much fun coming out here, isn't it? You don't even need to go to dogfighting competitions to have fun, right?"

When they reached a bridge, Chen Ling parked his motorcycle by the river and rested with the three dogs. After they had rested, he also gave them water and food.

Erhei was still a little shaken.

Heiwa and Xiaojin, on the other hand, seemed perfectly fine, full of energy and showing no signs of fatigue. They were just panting with their tongues out, excitedly barking softly around Chen Ling, happily jumping on him and licking his face.

It's clear that he was genuinely happy to run.

"It's a pity there aren't any live streams right now. Otherwise, we could start a live stream, which would be like taking the dogs on a road trip. I'm sure a lot of people would like that."

Chen Ling patted the three dogs' heads, then washed his hands and ate by the river. After a short rest in the bright early spring sunshine, the three dogs and Chen Ling set off again.

As for the fish in the two buckets, he had already taken them into his cave.

From Lingyun to Tiannan, riding a motorcycle is neither as comfortable nor as fast as driving a car.

The main problem is the poor road conditions; cars are more stable and appear to move faster.

Motorcycles have to take detours or dismount and push their motorcycles when they encounter difficult sections of road.

If you're by car, it takes a whole day. If you set off before dawn and drive fast, you can reach the city by nightfall.

It would take a whole day to make it by motorcycle.

But Chen Ling didn't mind; arriving a day later was exactly what he wanted.

He just enjoys the feeling of wandering the streets.

Riding a motorcycle with a dog along the way, the feeling of ease and unbridled freedom is captivating.

Perhaps it's the dream of wandering the world with a sword that haunted me in my youth.

If his family hadn't forbidden him from riding horses, he probably wouldn't have even ridden a motorcycle; he would have ridden a horse all the way to the city.

I thought to myself, "When the kids are older, I'll definitely take my wife and children on a trip all over the country. We can't chop wood, feed horses, or travel the world. But it's not too much to ask to let them ride horses and walk dogs and travel all over the country, is it?"

Shouldn't life include a spontaneous trip?
……

Soon, the sun set, leaving only a golden-red afterglow like a salted egg yolk, and the day quietly passed.

Along the way, Chen Ling led the dog, speeding up when he was happy and resting when he was tired.

Erhei lacked stamina and spent most of his time on the motorcycle.

Heiwa Xiaojin followed the motorcycle for a whole day.

On their first trip to such a long distance, they were riding high, their hooves clattering as they ran swiftly.

Along the way, we sometimes passed through county towns, small towns, and villages, and sometimes encountered vicious dogs chasing us.

This is the time for Erhei to strike.

Chen Ling specifically brought it out to train it, not letting Heiwa and the other two stand out, and specifically letting Erhei handle things.

Most of these dogs can be intimidated and scared away by Erhei jumping down and barking wildly.

Some dogs are timid in unfamiliar places and are intimidated by other dogs there, so they cower in a ball.

Fortunately, Erhei performed quite well.

They also encountered some bandits blocking the road. If Chen Ling could get through, he would rush past with his dog. If he couldn't get through, or if some people saw him trying to break through the checkpoint, they would take out their weapons and attack him.

Chen Ling stopped, got into position, and, along with his three dogs, prepared to fight them.

Then break the villain's legs, leave gracefully, and prevent him from causing harm again in the future.

Besides these, Chen Ling's biggest impression on the road was that there were suddenly more people going out to work this year.

Along the way, I kept seeing tractors carrying loads of people to bus and train stations, mostly young and middle-aged men.

He stopped and asked around; most of them were acquaintances going to developed cities in the southeastern coastal region.

Just like in previous years, he mostly worked as a porter and on construction sites.

Large waves of migrant workers entered the city in 92, 97, and 01.

This year, many people have indeed gone out to work, and many young people in the village have also said they will go out to work in a while.

The times are moving forward in an unstoppable manner.

Chen Ling remained as steady as a mountain. In his previous life, he had also gone into business with the tide of the times, and had been cheated and deceived. He had his success stolen when he was successful, but now he felt nothing for that kind of life.

As the sun was about to set, we bought a roast chicken and two pounds of beef in a nearby town, drank wine from large bowls, and ate large chunks of meat.

After a satisfying meal, I bought some offal and other food from the owner to feed the dog, and then left again.

At night, we parked our motorcycles by the river outside the town, lit a bonfire, enjoyed the night breeze, and gazed at the clear, crystal-like starry sky. The three of us, along with our three dogs, slowly fell asleep.

There's no need to ask where we're going; the moon sets over the riverside village, just the right place to sleep.

Chen Ling slept soundly until about 3 a.m., then felt refreshed and excited, unable to fall back asleep.

The three dogs were full of energy, all their fatigue gone. Sensing their owner's good intentions, they jumped up, barking and eager to get going.

At this moment, a full moon hangs high in the sky, and its bright moonlight shines on the ground like a light frost.

It cascades onto the river surface, shimmering like gauze or mist.

Such a beautiful night should not be wasted.

"Haha, good, it really is my dog."

Seeing the three dogs' excited expressions, Chen Ling praised them, put away the things that had been left on the ground into the cave, and got on his motorcycle.

Under the bright moonlight, the man and his three dogs continued their journey.

The roads around here were newly built last winter and are relatively easy to walk on. There was no one traveling late at night, so Chen Ling sped up and walked along. The moonlight and the night breeze embraced him, and in his heart, he couldn't help but sing a long song. The three dogs also barked excitedly incessantly.

We sped along, crossing mountains and rivers, and finally arrived at Tiannan City, the small county town where Shanmao's family lived, at eight o'clock in the morning.

When Chen Ling brought his dog to their door, the Lynx family thought he had arrived in the city the day before.

When asked, he was quite surprised to learn that he had come overnight.

Lynx's mother went back into the house and muttered to her husband, "No wonder Xiao Chen gets along so well with our third son. Their personalities are just like those of two peas in a pod."

That's right, they're all so unrestrained and love freedom.

The lynx and cuckoo didn't say anything. After serving him breakfast, they smiled and asked him how his nighttime journey felt.

Chen Ling said it was great and he wanted to do it again when he got back.

(End of this chapter)