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Chapter 139: A Unique Form of Persuasion

The past month had been the most comfortable one for a certain honey badger since his rebirth.

After returning from Daxing’anling, Wang Ping no longer felt the urge to prank anyone. His mindset had shifted to that relaxed state he experienced whenever Team Three completed their missions—calm, carefree, and ready to enjoy life.

Every morning, just as the sky began to lighten, Dahei, the ever-early dog, would climb up to the second floor to wake Wang Ping. Then, one honey badger and one dog would set off together: Dahei heading to the tea plantation to patrol while Wang Ping climbed the hill to pretend he was practicing qigong, secretly sneaking in a cigarette or two.

By the time the sun rose, Dahei would return to the mountaintop to fetch Wang Ping for breakfast.

Whether it was the fresh mountain air or the supposed effects of his “qigong” practice, Wang Ping still hadn’t sensed any mystical energy flowing through him. What he had noticed, however, was an increasing aversion to smoking. Lately, even lighting up made him feel nauseous, and more than once, he’d lit a cigarette only to let it burn out untouched.

During the day, Gu Lang would head out to learn sanda fighting, leaving the house empty except for Grandma, who often took Dahei with her on errands. Sometimes Wang Ping tagged along, but most days, he stayed home playing video games. Occasionally, Gu Lang would call from afar, asking Wang Ping to open the gate so a delivery could be dropped off.

Ever since Gu Lang tried calling the landline in Grandma’s living room—and Wang Ping accidentally picked up—he found himself fielding these requests regularly. Wang Ping couldn’t help but admire Gu Lang’s twisted logic in assigning such tasks to a honey badger. To make matters worse, after befriending the delivery guy, Wang Ping was sometimes forced to press his paw print onto the delivery slip as proof of receipt. The courier would then gleefully post pictures online, boasting about how cool it was to have a honey badger sign for packages.

As a former human, Wang Ping suddenly felt like he didn’t understand humans at all.

Of course, the deliveries were always from Wang An, Wang Ping’s younger sister. Over time, Wang Ping came to realize something important: it wasn’t that Wang An deliberately manipulated Gu Lang—it was that Gu Lang simply lacked resistance to manipulation. One night, while Gu Lang slept, Wang Ping snooped through their chat history. What he discovered shattered his worldview.

For instance, Wang An once mentioned a compact gas canister less than 20 centimeters tall, claiming it was convenient for cooking outdoors and environmentally friendly. Without hesitation, Gu Lang replied, “I’ll Buy It!” Even when Wang An admitted there was no real need for such a thing—since it was mainly meant for snowfields or polar regions where fires were impractical—Gu Lang insisted on buying it anyway.

Another example: Wang An complained about hikers peeing in natural hot springs. A few days later, Wang Ping received a portable urinal sent by Gu Lang.

From that point onward, Wang Ping gave up on both Wang An’s mischief and Gu Lang’s intelligence entirely.

Still, idle days grew dull over time.

One afternoon, after yet another round of being berated by teammates during a mobile game, Wang Ping tossed aside his black-and-white tablet and flopped onto the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. He wondered what his teammates were doing now and whether they too felt this same sense of boredom during downtime.

On impulse, Wang Ping hopped off the bed, retrieved his laptop from underneath, and logged into the WAP intranet.

That evening, after dinner, Gu Lang retreated to his study to consult Wang An again—a common occurrence over the past month. Each time, Gu Lang sought advice on wilderness survival tips, asked questions, and ended up sending money to Wang An. A few days later, a new package would inevitably arrive for Wang Ping to sign for.

Usually, Gu Lang and Wang Ping kept to themselves during these sessions. But tonight, as Gu Lang settled into his computer chair and logged onto QQ, he noticed Wang Ping dragging his tablet into the study—an unusual move.

“…”

Instinctively, Gu Lang shifted his monitor slightly to the side. Though he didn’t think Wang Ping could actually read his chats, the mere presence of the honey badger made him uneasy. Why, he wasn’t sure.

Wang Ping seemed uninterested in interfering. Climbing onto the desk, he sat opposite Gu Lang and calmly watched a documentary on his tablet.

“Phew…”

Relieved, Gu Lang resumed typing furiously on his keyboard while stealing glances at Wang Ping out of the corner of his eye.

“The herds of Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks, the towering snow-capped peaks… These are the true masters of this desolate land…” A deep, emotive voice narrated from Wang Ping’s tablet. Gu Lang raised an eyebrow.

“Hey, boss, want me to find you a fun movie?” Gu Lang recalled that Wang Ping typically watched whatever random videos popped up on his tablet, ranging from horror films to psychology lectures. Clearly, animals weren’t picky—they just liked moving images.

Without looking up, Wang Ping shook his head dismissively and continued watching.

“Alright, suit yourself…” Gu Lang shrugged and focused back on his conversation.

“In 2016, a 21-year-old female director led a team of 47 like-minded friends in 16 vehicles on a journey starting from Lhasa, traveling northward across 3,441 kilometers over 40 days. They ventured deep into the uninhabited Qiangtang region, completing a daring circumnavigation of the ‘Third Pole’—the Purog Kangri Ice Cap. This marked the first documentary expedition film showcasing the heart of Tibet’s Qiangtang wilderness!”

As stirring background music swelled, the narrator’s voice echoed again. Unconsciously, Gu Lang’s gaze drifted toward Wang Ping’s tablet. His fingers typed without thinking: Have you ever been to Qiangtang?

Ding ding ding!

Wang An responded almost immediately.

Wang An: “Oh, Qiangtang? Of course I’ve been there! Let me tell you, as an outdoor enthusiast, if you get the chance, you absolutely must cross Qiangtang—it’s the ultimate adventure!”

“This place preserves the raw beauty of nature and its unique karst landscapes. People marvel at its untouched wilderness, inspiring some hardcore adventurers to attempt crossings either by bike or on foot.”

…

“On April 29, 2009, Dingding and Laogou embarked on a 36-day cycling journey covering nearly 1,100 kilometers from Shuanghu to Mangya. They became the first Chinese citizens to successfully traverse Qiangtang independently. During their trip, they went 18 days without seeing another soul and encountered bears 11 times.”

The narration from Wang Ping’s tablet tugged relentlessly at Gu Lang’s thoughts.

Meanwhile, Wang Ping quietly cranked up the volume to maximum, using the reflection on his screen to observe Gu Lang’s expressions. In his mind, he replayed the details from Anna’s briefing earlier that afternoon: someone had placed a bounty of $1 million USD on the dark web, specifically targeting a Snowfield Golden Eagle King in China’s Qiangtang region. Poachers were already mobilizing. And Team Three’s mission? To infiltrate Qiangtang and protect the eagle.

Calculating the timeline, Wang Ping figured his teammates were likely preparing right now.

A restless excitement stirred within him.

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