Chapter 444: After Modification: Chapter 444 Tamed
Although Dog sent those old people running scared, it also gave quite a fright to the people who care for him, leaving them anxious!
Zhang Dadan had to console them: "Dad, Mom, I’m fine! There’s nothing to be afraid of with one wolf. Remember when Jiajia was trapped by that wolf? Wasn’t it me who saved her?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to respond. Zhang Dadan indeed had once saved Li Yuejia from the jaws of a wolf, and it’s said he even injured that wolf.
Zhang Yousheng scolded, "That still doesn’t work! Don’t think just because you’re good at Kung Fu, you can be fearless!"
Seeing everyone so concerned about him and so afraid of Dog, Zhang Dadan was hesitant about whether to tell them the truth about Dog, so they wouldn’t be afraid to come to the mountain to pick mushrooms again.
After being silent for a long time, Zhang Dadan scratched his head and said seriously, "I have something to tell you! But you have to promise not to spread it around..."
The family, who were initially about to disperse, turned their attention to Zhang Dadan when they saw him so serious, wanting to hear what shocking secret he had to share.
"Actually, the wolf on the mountain has been tamed by me!" Zhang Dadan glanced at everyone and said calmly.
Tamed? Hearing this, everyone was first stunned, then started laughing wildly. Do you think a wolf is something that can be tamed by a person?
Zhang Yousheng patted his shoulder, advising, "Dadan, I know you want to reassure us, but there’s no need to make up such lies!"
Although everyone knew that Zhang Dadan had once saved Li Yuejia from the wolf’s mouth, how could a creature as ferocious as a wolf be tamed by a person? It was pure fantasy!
Even the well-informed Zhang Yousheng didn’t believe his son’s nonsense and assumed he was just trying to comfort everyone.
Knowing they wouldn’t believe him easily, Zhang Dadan reminded them, "If you don’t believe me, I can call out the wolf, but you mustn’t be scared!"
Hearing this, everyone started scrutinizing Zhang Dadan. He wasn’t the type to joke around or play a fool. How could he be saying such unbelievable things?
That wolf was so proud and ferocious, could it really come and go at your command?
Wang Cuifen, not wanting him to embarrass himself in front of everyone, tugged at his sleeve and shouted, "You little bastard! Stop spouting nonsense and come home with mom!"
"I know this may sound shocking, but we’ll see the truth once I try, won’t we?" Zhang Dadan said with a bitter smile.
Seeing him so confident, everyone began to half-believe, half-doubt. Could such a bizarre thing really be true?
Cousin Zhang Dashan, who feeds chickens on the mountain every day, had long been suspicious as he had never encountered a wolf, and the chicken farm had never been destroyed by wild animals.
Today, hearing Zhang Dadan say he had tamed the wolf, all his doubts were suddenly dispelled.
If Zhang Dadan had really tamed the wolf, it would explain why the chickens in the mountains were untouched and why he dared to raise chickens in the back mountain where wild beasts roamed!
"Everyone, stop arguing. I believe what Dadan said might be true. Let him give it a try!" Zhang Dashan urged.
The family members who were whispering amongst themselves had no choice but to believe Zhang Dadan’s ’nonsense’ a bit more when they saw Zhang Dashan stepping out to support him.
After all, Zhang Dashan fed chickens on the mountain every day and should have encountered the wolf. Maybe he knew something others didn’t?
"Alright... Brother Dadan, give it a try then..." the youngest in the crowd, Zhang Daqing, exclaimed.
At sixteen or seventeen, at the most whimsical age, upon hearing his cousin could tame a wolf, he was eagerly curious to find out the truth.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he got a hard flick on the head and his older brother scolded, "You fool! If the wolf really comes and Dadan can’t control it, wouldn’t everyone be in danger?"
"Exactly... exactly... As long as Dadan is okay, let him boast as he likes!" sighed one of Zhang Dadan’s uncles.
Although people were half-believing Zhang Dadan’s words, they didn’t want to take the risk. After all, provoking a wild wolf was no small matter.
Though Zhang Dashan was also very fearful of the wolf, he had to feed the chickens on the mountain every day. If the wild wolf came down the mountain again, his mind would be very conflicted.
If the wolf was really tamed by Zhang Dadan, he might be a bit scared but wouldn’t be afraid to go up the mountain.
But if the wolf wasn’t tamed, continuing to feed the chickens on the mountain would be like walking into a trap and becoming a meal.
"Dadan, be honest with me. Are you exaggerating?" Zhang Dashan gathered his courage and asked Zhang Dadan.
Hearing Zhang Dashan’s question, several cousins who usually came to the mountain to pick mushrooms also started to seriously inquire about the truth from Zhang Dadan.
The remaining crowd, seeing them still entangled in the truth, had an inexplicable emotion in their hearts, like they were both worried and secretly enjoying the drama.
Zhang Dadan glanced at everyone, shook his head helplessly, and said, "Anyone who wants to find out, stay. Those who are scared can leave first!"
Seeing her son determined to call the wolf, Wang Cuifen was extremely worried, clutching his sleeve tightly, trying to persuade him to go home.
Although Zhang Yousheng was also very worried about his son, he couldn’t leave Zhang Dashan and others in a constant state of fear and unease. He patted his wife’s arm, signaling her to let go.
Seeing Zhang Dadan about to get serious, some of the more timid family members quietly turned and went down the mountain. Although curious, they valued their lives more.
In the blink of an eye, most of the Zhang family who had gathered around the chicken farm had left, leaving only a few remaining.
Zhang Dashan and others picked up wooden sticks and stones, nervously waiting for Zhang Dadan’s show.
"You don’t need to be this scared! Do you think I’d just spout nonsense?" Zhang Dadan turned back to reassure everyone.
Then, he called into the depths of the forest. Soon, birds flew in panic from the forest, and everyone huddled behind Zhang Dadan in fear.
Soon, the grass not far away started swaying heavily, and a gray-haired animal leaped out of the grass, howling at the sky.
Looking ahead, they saw that wild wolf, with its hair standing on end, majestically charging forward.
Seeing this, everyone was so scared their legs went soft, trembling uncontrollably, wanting to scatter but were too scared to move.
As the wolf got closer, people couldn’t help but cry out. Would they end up as wolf food?
Just as Dog was about to pounce on Zhang Dadan, they heard him command, "Dog, stop..."
The charging wolf suddenly stopped, sat obediently, and quietly stared at Zhang Dadan and the others without moving.
Wang Cuifen, almost fainting from fear, saw the wolf actually stopping at her son’s command and was utterly astonished.
What on earth? Could her son’s words be true? Had he really tamed the wolf?
Hiding behind Zhang Dadan, his many cousins held their breath, staring at Dog with wide eyes.
The wild wolf really stopped? It really stopped as Zhang Dadan said! Zhang Dadan wasn’t lying; he was telling the truth!