Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Chen Yuan was equally surprised: "Aren’t you driving in Baokun City? How did you end up in Phoenix City?"

At that time, when going to the Beastmaster Association for certification and participating in the Taibai Cup, he rode in this driver’s car. Unexpectedly, they met here too.

"Hehe, Advisor Chen, it really is you. I thought I was seeing things and mistook someone else." The driver laughed first and then explained, "My son got admitted early to Yunhua Beast Taming Academy and is about to become part of the second batch of students. After discussing with his mother, we decided to develop in Phoenix City from now on."

"There’s more development opportunities in big cities, and we can also take care of the kid. Plus, we can earn more money driving here, reducing the burden when he becomes a Beastmaster."

As he said this, the driver’s face beamed with a bright smile, his tone brimming with undisguised proudness: "Right, Advisor Chen, I must thank you."

"Thank me for what?" Chen Yuan was puzzled.

He vaguely remembered that the driver did mention his kid, who took only four days to become a Beastmaster, a decent level, indeed deserving of early admission by Yunhua Beast Taming Academy.

The driver, holding the steering wheel and keeping his eyes on the traffic, started slowly: "Thank you for being a good role model for the kid. Ever since watching the last competition, he has aspired to become as excellent a Beastmaster as you."

"Heh."

Chen Yuan smiled broadly, wanting to say something, but the multitude of words melted away in the driver’s grin. So he comfortably leaned back in the rear seat, eyes gazing at the passing buildings. After a while, he patted his left shoulder with his right hand, chuckled softly, "Good job, Chen Yuan."

"Yin Yin."

Watching Chen Yuan’s inexplicable actions, the Twin Flower Concubine tilted her head slightly, a glint of cunning in her eyes. She suddenly tiptoed, leaned over, and lightly kissed his right cheek.

Chen Yuan turned his head, staring at the Twin Flower Concubine, asking, "What’s this about?"

In that instant, the Twin Flower Concubine looked like a captured thief, a flicker of panic in her eyes. Then the pink petals on her head began to blush and spread until her exquisite little face was entirely flushed.

"Yin Yin."

The Twin Flower Concubine turned her head away, refusing to look at Chen Yuan, but the corner of her eye involuntarily kept glancing at him.

Because... "Ma’am" is also my role model.

Someday, I too will wave my hand to catalyze a tender sapling into a towering tree!

"Advisor Chen, you’re here for the competition, right?" During the conversation, Chen Yuan had reached his destination, and the driver first parked near the curb before asking.

"Yes, I’m here to gain some insight." Chen Yuan smiled modestly.

The driver shook his head: "You’re joking, with your skills, you must be aiming for the championship."

"I’ll take your good word for it."

"Advisor Chen, if you find traveling around Phoenix City inconvenient over the next few days, you can contact me. Here’s my information." The driver handed him a business card that read Driver Wang, with the phone number 156xxxxxx.

"Got it."

After getting off, Mr. Wang rolled down the car window and waved energetically at Chen Yuan’s back: "Advisor Chen, good luck with the competition!"

After speaking, Mr. Wang pulled out his phone, wanting to tell his child the good news. But he feared interrupting the kid’s training, so he deleted his carefully crafted message, closed the chat window, with a smile on his face: "Keep working hard. If you ever face unresolved issues, dad will shamelessly seek advice from Advisor Chen."

...

Due to Chen Yuan’s special status, the competition committee had already arranged a hotel for him. He checked in early, and if the competition went well, he would stay at the hotel for at least a week.

Without much contact with other contestants who registered through special channels, Chen Yuan went directly to Manager Zhang, who helped him proceed to the exam venue for simulated training.

Early the next morning, Chen Yuan took Cola to the exam venue for the second test.

When Cola appeared in the waiting area, it certainly caused quite a stir. Yet most candidates were facing one of the most nerve-wracking moments of their lives, not paying much attention.

After waiting for a while, Cola smoothly passed the second test with a perfect score.

But the next day’s third test involves driving on the main road, touching on interactions with other vehicles. Although Chen Yuan trusted Cola’s driving skills, he still felt a bit worried.

"Awooo!"

Cola was confidently assured that if other vehicles blocked its path, it would simply stick its head out and roar, making sure other drivers would be scared to pieces.

If faced with maliciously obstructive vehicles, it would directly unleash Wind Surge, sending the opposing vehicle into the air.

"Stop, stop!"

Chen Yuan gestured for a pause, glaring fiercely at Cola: "Did you forget how you passed the first test? You’re not allowed to use skills to attack other vehicles. Who taught you to do that?"

"Awooo!"

It was Electric Flying Cat!

"Alright, alright, Electric Flying Cat, I’ll remember this." Chen Yuan decided to let Electric Flying Cat experience some justice back at the farm.

"By the way, before the exam, review the basic process of getting in the car and the use of the lights. While driving, don’t aim for smoothness or rush to finish..."

Chen Yuan rambled on while Cola, exhausted from rigorous training during the day, had already fallen into a sound sleep, its soft belly rising and falling, and its mouth slightly upturned as if dreaming of a full cup of Cola pouring into its belly.

Chen Yuan smiled helplessly, gently covered Cola’s belly with a thin blanket, then turned off the lights and also drifted into sleep.