Chapter 603: A Close Call

Meng Shi and Xiaobao could only worry helplessly!

Initially, Binggao seemed ready to return to the den, but seeing that Jiaojiao had no intention of leaving, Binggao decided to follow her lead.

If Binggao had gone back, the two tigers wouldn't be able to circle the red-crowned crane from both sides, and the standoff could last a bit longer!

But since Jiaojiao didn't want to leave, they were out of options.

It's not that the training wasn't sufficient; it's just that Jiaojiao had a strong personality and didn't like anyone other than the Director ordering her around.

So during training, everyone had to be respectful, speak softly, and smile while asking her to step on the scale or draw blood. This way, she would cooperate a bit more.

Today, Jiaojiao seemed more interested in the crane than in eating meat.

Binggao cautiously approached the crane, his tail gently swaying behind him, clearly excited.

He sniffed at the crane a couple of times.

The crane glared at Binggao, stretching its neck forward and flapping its wings to shoo him away.

But this time, Binggao didn't jump back as dramatically as before!

He just retracted his neck slightly, still looking determined.

The crane got furious!

You think I'm a joke?

At this moment, it couldn't afford to lose its momentum. It spread its wings to their fullest, puffed out its chest, and with its long legs, charged at Binggao!

It chased Binggao for a good seven or eight meters, from the poolside to the open grassland in front!

Jiaojiao, walking gracefully, kept a two-meter distance from the crane, circling it.

The crane warily followed, stepping back quickly and occasionally spreading its wings to intimidate.

After a brief standoff, the scene remained calm for about ten seconds.

Binggao stayed still, seemingly giving up the chase.

Taking advantage of this, Jiaojiao quietly moved to the back, her steps gradually quickening. Her golden fur rippled like waves as she started running lightly!

Seeing this, Binggao excitedly followed, running alongside Jiaojiao!

Witnessing this, the visitors gasped in tension, "Ahhh!!!"

"Oh no!"

"Yikes, it's over!"

The crane sensed the danger, realizing it couldn't outrun them!

In a desperate move, it feigned running forward, but after just one step, it changed direction, gaining half a second.

Flapping its wings, it sprinted towards the glass wall, turning around and stretching its beak to intimidate!

In reality, it just wanted a safe spot to ensure no attacks from behind, but it inadvertently got some support from outside. Jiaojiao, seeing the intimidating crane and the many eyes watching from behind the glass, hesitated and stopped, unsure whether to continue.

Xiaobao blew his whistle until his lungs were about to burst. He and the crane enclosure keepers were anxiously waiting in the back, wondering when the Director would arrive!

The crane enclosure was closer to the tiger exhibit, and the keepers there had run over as soon as they got the news.

But without the Director, they didn't dare open the door and go in.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps and saw Fang Ye running towards them. Their eyes lit up with excitement, "Director, you're finally here!"

Fang Ye, panting from running, said, "No time for chit-chat, open the door quickly!"

Xiaobao, excited, responded, "Got it!"

Fang Ye rushed into the activity area and saw the crane backed against the glass wall, facing off with Jiaojiao and Binggao.

He felt a wave of relief, thankful nothing had happened yet!

He shouted, "Stop! Don't fight anymore!"

Jiaojiao and Binggao, hearing the familiar voice, perked up their ears and turned their heads.

Seeing Fang Ye, they were overjoyed and immediately ran towards him, leaving the crane behind.

Binggao glanced back reluctantly, thinking, I'll come back for you later, but for now, I'll go to Dad!

The crane lowered its wings, once again adopting a calm and masterful demeanor, walking leisurely for a couple of steps.

It seemed to say, This little scene didn't faze me at all!

The visitors, seeing Fang Ye, also breathed a sigh of relief.

They laughed, "Phew, that was close!"

"Good thing the Director arrived in time! The crane got lucky!"

"Master Crane's skills are quite impressive, holding its own against two tigers for so long!"

"Master Crane and Master Tiger were just sparring a bit, no harm done."

"Haha, today's ticket was worth it!"

"Not just worth it, it was totally worth it!"

Someone started clapping, and soon the visitors were all applauding enthusiastically!

With Fang Ye there to accompany the tigers, Xiaobao and the crane keepers dared to enter.

But they still cautiously circled around, fearing the tigers might suddenly pounce.

In reality, Jiaojiao and Binggao had no interest in them at this point!

Jiaojiao was lying on Fang Ye's lap, rubbing her big head against his hand, enjoying the affectionate moment. Binggao stood up, hugging Fang Ye's neck and licking his head, playing happily.

The crane, meanwhile, strutted proudly on the grass, chest puffed out, elegantly stepping with its long legs, looking around.

The tigers ran away, just ask, who else dares to challenge me!

It seemed to be surveying its territory, exuding a sense of leisurely confidence.

With a loud call, it declared, From now on, this place shall be known as Crane Plaza!

Seeing the keepers approaching from behind, it got a bit nervous and quickened its pace, letting out a cry.

Hey, let's talk this out, what are you planning to do?

Help, there's an assassin, save me!

In the next moment, Xiaobao grabbed its neck while the crane keeper secured its legs, firmly pinning its wings with their arms and lifting it up.

The crane's feet flailed as it struggled unwillingly, its beak wide open, shouting loudly, "Oh~ oh~"

Let me go! Let me go!

I've just conquered this territory!

So many visitors are watching, doesn't my reputation matter?

It's over, my heroic image is ruined!

The keeper sighed, "Stay still! Do you even realize the trouble you've caused?"

The visitors couldn't stop laughing at the scene!

This crane is too amusing!

One moment it was confident and graceful, seemingly invincible, and the next it was being carried away like a chick by the keepers.

"Grasped by the throat of fate!"

"Haha, the crane beats the tiger, the tiger beats the human, and the human beats the crane!"

"Today's event shows that if you encounter a tiger in the wild, you can use the 'white crane spreads its wings' move, maybe even chase the tiger to show you're fierce and not to be messed with, thus intimidating the tiger!"

"And shout 'grass mud horse' to die with more dignity, right?"