Chapter 24

After listening to Old Li's introduction, Liu Yuxuan finally understood the relationships between the people. The old man called Liu's father "little brother," and Li Mingzhe could also call Liu's father "uncle" since he was over ten years older. However, it became complicated when it came to Li Xinyu and Li Xinyue. They didn't look much older than Liu Yuxuan, so they couldn't call him "uncle" either. In the end, it was Liu's father who suggested that everyone just call each other by their names, which finally settled the issue.

When Liu Yuxuan came in, he had Da Huang and Ban Li take the three little foxes and wait outside to avoid scaring the guests. By this time, they were getting impatient and had brought the three little foxes into the yard.

Seeing the two dogs come in, the bodyguard next to Li Mingzhe quickly stepped in front of him, protecting the Li family behind him, as if facing a great enemy.

Da Huang and Ban Li glanced at them disdainfully and continued to play around Fangfang and the little foxes. Fangfang was also very eager, as all the adults were busy chatting and no one was playing with her.

"It's fine, Da Huang and Ban Li don't bite," Liu Yuxuan explained.

The Li family's attention, however, was on the three little foxes, finding them quite novel. Only the old man kept his gaze on the two dogs. He waved the bodyguards away and slowly said, "Not bad, two good dogs. Yuxuan, you should take good care of them. They can save your life in dangerous situations."

Da Huang and Ban Li seemed to understand the old man's praise and tilted their heads to look at him.

"Well, these two are just local dogs from the countryside. I don't usually face any danger, so I don't need them to save my life. It's enough that they can guard the house," Liu Yuxuan said, knowing his dogs were good but still explaining.

"If we're not mistaken, these two dogs have slender waists and strong limbs, making them fine dogs. However, such dogs are not common in the north; they are more often found in the plains," the old man slowly explained.

"Old Li, could you tell me more about it?" Liu Yuxuan was interested and wanted to know more about the specific origins of the two dogs.

"Sure, I'll tell you," the old man said, "The term 'fine dog' refers to their long waists. For example, your two dogs have very long waists. These dogs run fast and are very fierce. However, they have a weakness: because they run so fast, their turning ability is poor. That's why they are more common in the plains. In the northeastern forests, they can't fully utilize their advantages."

"Da Huang, Ban Li, I didn't realize you two were a bit underutilized here," Liu Yuxuan said, scratching the two dogs.

"You're doing fine here. You don't need to hunt. But you should keep an eye on them to prevent others from provoking them. When we were in Henan, a guerrilla fighter had a fine dog that bit four Japanese soldiers to death before he died," the old man sighed.

While they were discussing Da Huang and Ban Li, Li Xinyu and Li Xinyue were completely focused on the three little foxes. They were too cute. After Fangfang's persuasion, they were allowed to touch them, but holding them in their arms was out of the question. Watching Fangfang play with the little foxes, they were very envious.

"Thank you, Uncle. I don't have much to give you. How about a car for you to drive around?" Li Mingzhe said to Liu Yuxuan, handing him a file containing the car's documents and keys.

"I didn't know what you liked, so I got you a pickup truck since you used to drive one. Don't be picky," Li Mingzhe added.

"I can't accept this. It's too valuable," Liu Yuxuan said, knowing that the pickup truck parked at the gate was worth over a million.

"Yuxuan, just take it. Although our business isn't big, we still have some money. Besides, you saved the lives of two children. Compared to their lives, this is nothing," the old man advised.

Liu Yuxuan thought about it and decided to accept it. It was a kind gesture, and not accepting it might make it seem like he was expecting something more. To him, the car was very expensive, but to them, it was just a toy.

"Come on, Big Brother Yuxuan, let me show you the car and introduce it to you," Li Xinyu said, leading Liu Yuxuan to the pickup truck outside.

"This is the latest model. We would have come earlier if we didn't have to wait for it," Li Xinyu said, pointing to the pickup truck.

Approaching the truck, Liu Yuxuan opened the door and saw that the interior was spacious and luxurious, not at all like a typical pickup truck.

"This Cadillac EXT pickup is different from Ford's. The Cadillac is derived from an SUV, while the Ford is derived from a truck. Ford's pickup looks more rugged. If you prefer Ford, I can get you one tomorrow," Li Xinyu said, introducing the car's features.

As Li Xinyu demonstrated, Liu Yuxuan could only marvel at the luxury. The running boards were even electric. There were so many functions, various computers, and adjustments. According to Li Xinyu, the car had been extensively modified, improving both comfort and performance. The cost of the modifications was not cheap.

"Hey, what kind of gearshift does this car have?" Liu Yuxuan looked for a long time but couldn't find the gearshift.

"Look at me, I forgot the most important part," Li Xinyu slapped his forehead and pointed to a lever behind the steering wheel. "This is the gearshift. It's different from other cars; it's behind the steering wheel."

"Want to take it for a spin, Brother Xuan?" Li Xinyu held the remote control and gestured to Liu Yuxuan.

"Sure, let's take it for a spin. If I have any questions, I can ask you," Liu Yuxuan said, starting the car slowly as Li Xinyu directed.

Listening to the deep rumble of the engine, Liu Yuxuan felt incredibly satisfied. It was truly a case of getting what you pay for, and the handling was excellent.

"Brother Xuan, let's take it on the highway," Li Xinyu, who loved cars, suggested. He had driven a sports car from Tianjin to attend a friend's gathering.

"Sure, let's take it on the highway to get familiar with its performance," Liu Yuxuan was also excited.

After a lap on the highway, Liu Yuxuan truly enjoyed it. Running at over 100 km/h was effortless, and the car was very quiet. According to Li Xinyu, this was the 2010 model, which had just been released in the U.S. and was only available in a few 4S stores in Tianjin's bonded area. Many people in China still preferred Ford's F-150, but this car was no less impressive and even better in some aspects. It had a 6.2L V8 aluminum engine, which was quite fuel-consuming. However, it had been modified with an additional fuel tank, making it suitable for long trips.

When he got home, Liu Yuxuan carefully examined the car. It was taller than him, nearly two meters high. This was with 18-inch wheels; if he used larger ones, it would be even taller. Li Xinyu had also brought the wheels, which were stored in the truck bed.

The truck bed had also been modified. The cover could be removed to protect from rain, and if needed, a larger cover could be installed with a row of seats, turning it into an SUV.

Li Xinyu had put a lot of thought into this car.