Future Pet Shop

Chapter 215: Flat Top, White Hair, Silver Cape

Chapter 215: Flat Top, White Hair, Silver Cape

"Thank you very much, but there’s no need," the short-haired man said with a shrug. "I just haven’t seen anyone else for a long time, so I thought I’d say hello."

The guide looked at Bear Grylls, who didn’t seem to be carrying many supplies, with a doubtful expression. They were far from any human settlements, and survival here wasn’t easy. But Shen Yibin wasn’t the least bit worried. If it were anyone else, that might be a concern, but this was Bear Grylls. He was the man at the top of the food chain, a legend who could travel the world with just a small knife. A moderately harsh environment like this was no challenge for him at all.

"Hello, Mr. Bell Grills. I’m a huge fan. Could I get a photo with you?" Shen Yibin couldn’t help but step forward and ask. ’If I post this on my social media, so many people will be jealous!’

"Of course. Oh, my God, are my eyes playing tricks on me? Is that a... Panda?" Although it wasn’t common to run into a fan on the desolate African Savannah, Bell wasn’t too surprised. But when he saw Hah’Er get out of the helicopter, his eyes went wide. ’This doesn’t make any sense! How did a Panda get to Africa?’

"Yes, he’s my private pet." Every time Shen Yibin said this, he felt a thrill. He beckoned Hah’Er over. "Hah’Er, come say hello to Bear Grylls."

"Mmph!" Hah’Er ambled forward a few steps and extended his right paw toward Bear Grylls. Even for a man who had seen all sorts of bizarre animals, the sight of a panda wanting to shake his hand left him a bit dizzy—especially since it was happening on the African Savannah.

"Simon, Simon, get this on camera! Quick!" After the initial shock, Bear Grylls’s first thought was of the ratings. ’A chance encounter with a Panda on the African Savannah would definitely attract countless viewers, right?’ Without even asking for Shen Yibin’s permission, he immediately ordered his team to start filming and recording.

Shen Yibin didn’t try to stop him. He was planning to ask Bear Grylls about that animal soon anyway, so he decided to let him have his moment.

"You’ll never guess what I’ve found!" Bear Grylls immediately slipped into filming mode, facing the camera and speaking in an exaggerated tone. "A Panda! My God, I’ve actually run into a Panda on the African Savannah, and... and it’s even wearing a cool shirt!"

The camera immediately panned to Hah’Er. After filming promotional videos with Director Kong for so long, Hah’Er was already used to cameras. Not only did he not shy away, but he also waved a paw magnanimously at the lens. One could only imagine how many viewers’ hearts Hah’Er would melt when this episode aired.

"Of course, we all know that Pandas only live in China. Under normal circumstances, you wouldn’t find one on the African continent." Bear Grylls then pulled Shen Yibin over. "Allow me to introduce everyone to the owner of this Panda. I’d like to interview you for a moment. Sir, what’s your name? And why did you bring this Panda here?"

"Ah, my name is Shen Yibin, Mr. Grills. You can just call me Bin." Shen Yibin sat down next to Bell and, copying Hah’Er, waved at the camera. "I came to Africa on a trip with Princess Sylvie of Sokovia. We saw you from the helicopter and it looked like you were running away from something, so we came down to see if you needed help. Now it seems I was overthinking things."

As if Bear Grylls would ever need anyone’s help. A Chinese man, a European princess, and an adorable Panda—what a bizarre combination. Sylvie also seemed to have seen Bear Grylls’s show, so she came forward to greet him as well. The three of them, plus one Panda, then took a group photo.

*Guess who I ran into in Africa?* While posting the photo to his social media and Weibo, Shen Yibin asked, "Mr. Bell, I’m very curious about what happened to you just now." ’The animal chasing Bear Grylls must be the one I’ve been searching so hard for, right? I hope I can get more useful information from him.’

"A very stubborn little fellow." Speaking of the animal, Bear Grylls had a look of helplessness. "I wasn’t watching where I was going just now and accidentally stepped on it. So, it chased me for fifteen miles."

Bear Grylls had tried a few things along the way. First, he threw the boot he’d stepped on it with, letting the animal tear at it for a while, hoping it would vent its anger and give up.

But when he made a move to leave, the stubborn creature relentlessly pursued him again. Bear Grylls had no choice but to hastily pull on the boot, now riddled with holes, and continue running.

"Look, Bin, these are tough boots, but they were no match for its teeth." Bear Grylls even showed the damaged boot to Shen Yibin and the others. It was indeed a ghastly sight. From the bite marks, however, Shen Yibin could tell that the animal probably wasn’t very large.

Logically, a man with Bear Grylls’s combat skills shouldn’t be afraid of an animal this size. Bear Grylls seemed to notice his doubt and explained, "Unless I absolutely need to replenish protein and calories, I don’t go around killing animals." He then began to recount the story of the long chase between him and the small creature.

It had been a long chase. During the pursuit, the small animal’s stamina had started to fail, and it seemed to be starving. Bear Grylls had even shared a little of his food with it, but that still didn’t make it give up the chase.

Whenever Bear Grylls stopped, it would immediately lie on the ground, panting heavily to rest. But the moment he started moving again, it would leap back up and doggedly continue the pursuit, absolutely refusing to let him get away.

"See? It’s probably over there resting now. It sees I’m sitting down, so it won’t move for the time being. But as soon as I get up to walk, it’ll come after me without hesitation," Bear Grylls said, pointing to a patch of grass in the distance. Shen Yibin looked over but saw only dense grass obscuring the creature’s figure, making it impossible to see what it looked like.

"If you want to see it, I can lure it out. But you’d better get to a safe distance first," Bear Grylls said, noticing Shen Yibin’s interest in the animal.

Shen Yibin quickly led Hah’Er and Sylvie back into the helicopter and shut the doors and windows. Watching Bell through the porthole, they saw that as soon as he stood up, a black-and-white shadow shot toward him.

When he got a clear look at the animal, Shen Yibin subconsciously recited a two-line rhyme: "Flat-top head, with a silver-white cloak, on the African plains, I’m the fiercest bloke."