Chapter 37

"Hope those rascals didn't cause you any trouble, Mr. Wang!"

Mrs. Catherine said apologetically as she saw Wang Zhong return.

"They admire strong people; Hollywood action stars are their idols!"

"Not at all, they were very friendly, and I really like them!"

Wang Zhong said with a smile.

"That's great, Mr. Wang, please try this. This dry red wine is made from the best grapes of the year, and it has a very nice taste!"

Old John happily took out his collection and shared it with Wang Zhong.

"Mr. Wang, I'm a bit jealous. Old John is actually willing to share his collection!"

Uncle Huang said jokingly.

"Uncle Huang, you guy!"

Old John helplessly filled Uncle Huang's glass with red wine, but his eyes showed a hint of affection.

"Take two bottles each when you leave!"

"Old John, Mr. Wang wants to buy a ranch here. Do you have any suggestions?"

Uncle Huang saw that Old John was in a good mood and took the opportunity to ask.

"A ranch? Old Ross is getting old and wants to live in Sydney. His ranch is for sale, but it's quite large, about 1,000 acres!"

Old John, being the local know-it-all, thought for a moment and came up with a suitable candidate.

"Because Ross Ranch is famous for its purebred racehorses, the transfer fee is quite high, about $2 million!"

"What's the situation with Ross Ranch?"

Rolan asked curiously.

"Ross Ranch has the most lush pastures in the area. It has been famous for purebred horses in Australia since the 1960s. To be honest, I'm a bit tempted, but unfortunately, Ross's price is too high. If I had $2 million, I wouldn't be busy here; I would have gone to the beaches of Sicily for a vacation long ago!"

Old John took a sip of red wine and said enviously.

"Can you help me contact Mr. Ross? I want to talk to him!"

Wang Zhong took a sip of red wine and smiled at Old John.

"Of course, I didn't expect Mr. Wang to be so young and already a millionaire. That's really enviable!"

Old John was surprised, carefully examined Wang Zhong, and found that he wasn't joking, so he said enviously.

"You're too kind. No one dares to call themselves a millionaire in front of Mr. Li!"

Wang Zhong raised a glass of red wine to Old John, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Mr. Wang, you're right. If we call ourselves millionaires in front of Mr. Li, even God would laugh!"

Old John glanced at Uncle Huang and said with a smile.

"Hey, Old John, why are you looking at me!"

Uncle Huang snorted and said angrily to Old John.

"I'm just Mr. Li's butler!"

"I didn't say you were Mr. Li!"

Old John countered with a smile.

"You!"

Watching the two old men bicker, Mrs. Catherine smiled happily, thinking such scenes often occurred.

Old John quickly contacted the owner of Ross Ranch, Old Ross.

Accompanied by Uncle Huang and Old John, Wang Zhong and Rolan visited Ross Ranch under the guidance of the enthusiastic Old Ross.

Ross Ranch covers a total of 1,000 acres, much smaller than Mr. Li's ranch, but it is still a significant ranch in the area.

Unlike Mr. Li's ranch, Ross Ranch has multiple rivers converging, making the land more fertile.

The grass here is dark and lush, and only such grass can raise excellent racehorses.

Wang Zhong listened to Old Ross talk about the history and honors of the ranch, nodding in appreciation at the highlights.

Although Old Ross spoke eloquently, it was clear that this was not what Wang Zhong was interested in.

Just then, Wang Zhong noticed an interesting phenomenon.

Five rivers converge in Ross Ranch, forming a sizable lake. The horses and sheep gather around the lake to drink water and graze.

In the center of the lake is a round, natural stone island. From a distance, it looks like a green pearl embedded in the lake, incredibly beautiful. Due to the lack of sufficient grass and transportation issues, the Ross family has left the island unused.

Five Dragons Spitting Pearls!

Looking at the five rivers that resemble long dragons and the island in the lake that looks like a dragon pearl, Wang Zhong thought of a famous feng shui site.

Legend has it that before Chiang Kai-shek retreated to Taiwan, he found a site with Nine Dragons Spitting Pearls. Nine rivers intertwined, forming a spitting pearl, a place that could produce emperors.

Unfortunately, fate was against him, and Chiang Kai-shek retreated to Taiwan, never setting foot on the mainland again.

This Five Dragons Spitting Pearls is naturally less precious than the Nine Dragons Spitting Pearls!

But it is still a very rare and valuable site, not inferior to Mr. Li's Archery Site!

Building a villa on the island would be an excellent choice for a vacation or seclusion.

In Eastern culture, horses are considered dragons on the ground, hence the term "dragon horse." With five dragons converging here, the horses are nourished by the dragon's energy, naturally growing tall and strong.

It's no wonder Ross Ranch is famous for its excellent horses!

Wang Zhong's mind raced, and he decided to buy Ross Ranch no matter what.

Suddenly, dozens of horses burst out of the lake. The water made their manes stick to their skin, and they were drenched, looking more like sea horses than ordinary horses!

"These aren't horses; they're dragon foals!"

Uncle Huang watched the galloping horses and muttered.

"Sea horse dragon foals, seeing them, I believe they exist!"

Wang Zhong whispered to Rolan, watching the horses that had just emerged from the lake and were now frolicking around.

"I believe it too!"

Rolan's eyes sparkled, and she nodded vigorously.

Sea horse dragon foals are a legend from Qinghai. According to the legend, the lake god often transforms into a horse to play on the shore. The locals saw the dragon horse rise from the lake, hence the name sea horse dragon foal.

Of course, this is a misinterpretation. The shores of Qinghai Lake are rich in natural salt crystals, and wild horses often come to the lake to lick the salt. Occasionally, herders see wild horses emerging from the lake and think they are sea horses.

This led to the legend of sea horse dragon foals.

Wang Zhong slowly searched along the lake and soon found a small salt pool. Natural salt crystals are very precious in nature, not only for humans but also for animals.

Horses and sheep gather here not only because of the abundant water and grass but also because of the natural salt, which provides the necessary minerals for their survival.

"This lake is a freshwater lake, but for some reason, there are many natural salt pools here. The livestock can save a significant amount of money by licking the salt here!"

Old Ross smiled as he saw Wang Zhong discover the salt pool.

"Mr. Ross, I hope there is no salt here! Salt is also essential for predators like wolves. There must be a large number of wolves gathering here, which is very dangerous for the livestock. I need to reconsider buying this ranch!"

Wang Zhong lightly licked the salt, tasting a faint saltiness, and looked at the salt pool with concern.

"Mr. Wang, you don't need to worry about that. Ross Ranch is surrounded by sturdy fences, and those pesky animals can't get in!"

Old Ross looked at Wang Zhong with surprise, not expecting this well-mannered Chinese man to know so much.

"Never underestimate wolves; they are not only cruel but also intelligent! If I'm not mistaken, wild wolves visited here a few days ago!"

Wang Zhong pointed to a paw print in the salt pool and said confidently.

"Yes, but it's now hanging on my wall!"

Old Ross pointed to the gun on his belt and said defiantly.

"Even with strict security, accidents can still happen!"

"Alright, you're right. But the annual security expenses are also a significant amount!"

Wang Zhong smiled at Old Ross.

"Let's go see the other facilities."

Old Ross changed the subject.

"These horses love to swim and play in the lake. To make it easier to herd them, our ancestors built houses by the lake."

"This house was built by my ancestors and has a history of over a hundred years. It is still very sturdy, and you can move in directly. It can stand for another hundred years!"

Old Ross pointed to the small house by the lake and said proudly.

"Of course, it's very good. The wood is still very strong!"

Wang Zhong tapped the wooden boards, making a thudding sound.

Of course, the greatest wealth of Ross Ranch is not the land but the dozens of purebred horses in the stables. Purebred horses are very rare, and each one is very expensive. The many purebred horses at Ross Ranch are the result of decades of accumulation.