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When Bai Yujing was leaving Wales, he was preparing to say goodbye to Old Alje, but he didn't expect Old Alje to be in the yard, angry and arguing with a young man named Andy.
"I’m going to sue you, Andy! You eavesdropped on our conversation and spread important secrets of Boss! You violated the spirit of the contract!" Old Alje looked very angry, puffing his cheeks and glaring.
His subordinate, Andy, was blushing: "I'm sorry, Mr. Old Alje, I didn't mean to!"
"You’re fired!" Old Alje said stubbornly.
Andy took off the apron he had worn while feeding the cows in the barn and threw it on the ground, leaving in a huff.
At that moment, Old Alje noticed Bai Yujing and immediately walked over, very enthusiastically saying, "Oh, Ian, my friend, are you preparing to leave?"
Bai Yujing nodded: "What’s going on?"
"About the news from the Holy Land in the Slodonia Mountains. I mentioned it while talking to my son on the phone, but I didn’t expect that this despicable traitor would leak it. This morning, the park ranger Duke came to me and discussed this matter, hoping I could cooperate with them."
Saying this, Old Alje shrugged: "You know, although Snowdonia National Park is beautiful and suitable for climbing and hiking, it has never been particularly famous because there aren’t enough attractions to draw tourists. Think about it—a place with legends from four thousand years ago like the Holy Land or Stonehenge could drive Duke crazy! It could make this place a world-renowned destination. He bothered me all morning today."
Bai Yujing said, "That’s a very secluded little mountain valley; if no one mentions it, they wouldn’t be able to find the entrance at all!"
Old Alje sighed: "Well, sooner or later they will discover it. My son was very excited on the phone; he thinks this is an opportunity. Our ranch is a necessary route to enter the Gorge. Perhaps we can seize this chance to turn my ranch into a tourist attraction. My son said he would come back to help me; that way I won’t have to think about transferring the ranch!"
Bai Yujing smiled: "Congratulations! Being able to inherit your ancestral ranch is truly something worth celebrating!"
Old Alje hugged Bai Yujing tightly: "You should thank yourself! By the way, there's something else I want to ask you!"
Bai Yujing looked puzzled.
Old Alje took out a notebook from his pocket: "In his conversation with me, my son learned about you. He has heard your story—the famous Treasure Hunter, right? He wants your autograph!"
Bai Yujing immediately took over: "Is it here to sign?"
"That's right, and then sign another one later, I want one too!"
"...."
When Bai Yujing returned to the Cottage, Emma had already packed up. Bethany was holding Dudu and reluctantly followed behind, "Are we really going back like this? Can we stay a couple more days?"
Emma hugged Bethany's little head: "Sister still has to go to school. We've played long enough already. Next time, I'll take you out to play again, okay?"
"Then next time I want to go on an adventure with Ian!" Bethany shouted.
Emma immediately put her hands on her hips and took on a fierce look: "That is absolutely not allowed!"
"Sister's words don't count. Ian likes me the most; he will definitely take me, right?" After saying that, Bethany looked at Bai Yujing with a pitiful expression.
Bai Yujing helplessly glanced at Emma, who immediately said, "It won't work. Ian has to listen to his sister. Did you hear that, Ian? Without my permission, you are absolutely not allowed to take Bethany out to play!"
Bai Yujing could only look at Bethany, shrugging his shoulders to indicate there was nothing he could do. Bethany immediately glared angrily at her sister and stuck out her little tongue while holding Dudu.
At that moment, several cars arrived at the foot of the mountain, and a group of people quickly got out and rushed up the mountain. Bai Yujing looked over and saw that the leader was none other than Duke, the senior park ranger who had helped him a lot before, followed by a bunch of people who looked like reporters.
Fortunately, these reporters did not rush in without explanation like they would in his home country. In the UK, if such a situation occurred, they could be sued directly. Therefore, before interviews, they usually seek the interviewee's consent.
Some foreign prank shows actually hire actors; otherwise, any random person being pranked could sue the production team and bankrupt them. However, seeing Duke come over with a group of people still made Bai Yujing feel somewhat unhappy; the previous pursuit and blockade back home had left him with some bad impressions.
As soon as Duke approached, he said: "Ian, I heard you made a significant discovery this time. Can you tell us about it?"
Bai Yujing immediately said, "Mr. Duke, I came here to travel with my family. I'm quite troubled by you bringing a group of people over!"
Since Duke had helped Bai Yujing before, he didn't want to sound too harsh. Duke quickly apologized, "I'm very sorry. However, I have spoken to them, and if you don't agree, Ian, I will have them leave immediately."
"But Ian, you know this is a rare opportunity. I hope you can help me by just saying a few words!"
At that moment, the press team behind Duke approached. A man in his forties with some gray hair but still looking quite handsome introduced himself: "Hello, Ian. I'm Yaven, a reporter from The Times. I hope to interview you briefly; don't worry, it won't take much of your time!"
Bai Yujing thought for a moment. Since Old Alje had already reached an agreement with Duke, he had nothing to worry about and nodded, "Alright, where shall we do this?"
Duke looked around and said, "How about on the lawn in the yard? The scenery here is quite nice. Just bring three chairs, and we can have a simple Q&A session!"
Once everything was ready, Yaven immediately spoke into the camera: "Hello, we are currently at Snowdonia National Park in Wales. The two individuals in front of us are the park manager, Duke, and the world-renowned treasure hunter, Ian. This time, Ian has made another significant discovery here. Let's ask them about it!"
"Could you tell us why you came here? I've heard that you've made another major discovery?" Yaven asked while holding the microphone.
Bai Yujing nodded, "That's right. I was drawn here by some unknown mysteries—the Sun Goddess from ancient Welsh mythology and the legendary Holy Land. Here, I found it!"
"My goodness, that sounds incredible! Can you tell us more?" Yaven immediately inquired.
Bai Yujing replied, "Let's first have Mr. Duke talk about the legend of the Sun Goddess!"
Of course, Duke wouldn't miss this opportunity. He began introducing some ancient legends of the Welsh people. After a lengthy explanation, Yaven, feeling somewhat impatient, shifted the microphone back to Bai Yujing, who was truly the main character and already a well-known figure in Britain.
"I was indeed attracted by this legend. After researching materials and considering the legends surrounding ancient Stonehenge in England, we ultimately pinpointed the site of the ruins to the Slodonia Mountains!” Bai Yujing began to speak earnestly.
"Initially, my exploration didn't go smoothly. However, I must mention one person who provided me with clues—my neighbor here, rancher Old Alje. He told me that his family has always believed in the legend of the Sun Goddess. I learned that four thousand years ago, a primitive civilization migrated from the Aegean Sea and settled here. Hidden within a valley of mountains here lies a Holy Land, a sacred place of divine significance."
After Bai Yujing shared his story, both Duke and Yaven were completely captivated. This was not just the discovery of a relic, but a significant historical finding. "So you began your exploration, right?"
Bai Yujing nodded, "Actually, Mr. Old Alje has been searching for this place for generations, but he never found it. So when Mr. Old Alje told me about it, he had somewhat given up; perhaps it really was just a legend."
"And you, Ian, were convinced that such a place truly existed and started your own exploration, correct?" At this point, Duke raised a hand towards Bai Yujing.
Bai Yujing smiled, "Perhaps it's because I'm a bit obsessive. So I set off alone with my backpack into the jungle to begin this journey of exploration."
When Bai Yujing recounted how he nearly fell off a waterfall, both were astonished. His backpack was swept down into the Deep Pool, and he had to find a way down into the deep valley from the icy river water in winter. Spending nights in the jungle, facing sudden heavy rain, discovering caves by chance after sliding down slopes, and finding murals inside those caves all left them in awe.
Finally, when he spoke of the enormous stone gate, the ancient Stonehenge, and the lake where the Sun Goddess bathed—an extraordinary landscape where nature and culture merged—it deeply fascinated both of them.
Yaven asked, "Mr. Ian, why are you so sure that this cave is the place you are looking for?"
Bai Yujing replied, "This is not a naturally formed cave. To find an artificial cave in such a location already speaks volumes!"
Yaven eagerly said, "Then can you take me there, Mr. Ian?"
Bai Yujing shook his head, "I can introduce you to someone, Mr. Old Alje. He is also a hunter familiar with the jungle and has been there before. I believe he can provide you with some assistance!"
The interview concluded here as the three stood up together. Yaven and Bai Yujing shook hands. "Thank you very much for your help, Mr. Ian. Here is my business card; if you have any questions, feel free to contact me!"
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