What kind of gift will it be?
Katarina was confused and looking forward to it. She really couldn't think of anything more valuable than the family heirloom sword.
The butler Lao En smiled but did not answer, waving towards the distance.
Looking in the direction of the gesture, a tall and strong maroon war horse came into her eyes. The unrestrained and wild tendon lines wrapped around the body, like burning hills, trying to burn the galloping pasture as well.
A Yangyan pony? !
She opened her eyes wide and covered her lips. The price of a purebred horse like this is between 7,000 and 12,000 pounds, and it is often not available for sale.
The Yang Yan Colt is a direct descendant of "Yang Yan" Hal's mount "Liaoyuan". It is a type of war horse that has been bred and multiplied for nearly a thousand years.
This tall and powerful heavy-duty war horse is nearly two meters tall at the shoulders and weighs more than a ton. It has a fearless character and has unparalleled endurance and charging capabilities.
A well-trained Sun Flame Horse can maintain its courage whether facing a phalanx of spears or roaring artillery fire, and will never slow down or flinch.
However, such a brave character also creates an untamable nature. Even experienced horse trainers often fail in front of these knightly and proud horses.
Today, this expensive and refractory Qiji no longer meets the needs of the battlefield. They can only live their entire lives as high-end pets in the stables of rich and famous families. Many Yangyan horses have never even been ridden by their owners in their entire lives.
Catalina walked over, and the bearded horse trainer reminded her in a low voice:
"Miss, please forgive me. This horse has a stubborn character. You'd better take it back to raise it first, and wait until it gets acquainted with it for a while..."
"I will be careful."
Using a riding crop on such a fierce horse will only further arouse its violent temperament. She threw the riding crop aside and approached it slowly from the side.
Seeing Katarina approaching slowly, the Sun Flame Pony let out an uneasy breath, trampled its front hooves slightly on the grass, and turned its ears back.
It looks like a giant beast...
Looking up at the horse in front of her that was half a body taller than her, Catalina couldn't help but sigh.
"Hi there, my name is Catalina."
She did not move closer and spoke in a soft and gentle tone.
After a while, until Ma'er's mood calmed down a little, she continued:
"You look so beautiful, like a flame, a flame like the sun -" Catalina looked at the horse trainer, "What's its name?"
"It doesn't have a name yet, but you can give it a good name yourself." The horse trainer said respectfully.
"In that case, I think it's better to call you..."
She closed her eyes and searched for words related to fire in her mind. It should be a bright red word, shining with glory and flame, invincible.
For some reason, a bottle of blue soda suddenly appeared in my mind, as well as the blood-orange sunset steaming on the dark blue sea.
"Fire Rain. How about this name?"
After the showers, there is clear sky.
The horse did not respond. It did not understand the human world and the meaning of that name. Katarina knew this well, but she still poured out her heart:
"My ancestors once fought side by side with your ancestors. I think we will also become good friends."
She raised her palm and gently approached its iron-black nostrils. This time, Yang Yanju did not resist.
"You may not know, it's a long, long story... Maybe one day we can leave our own stories, just like them, children of children, becoming friends again and again."
Its nostrils were moist and warm, like soft steel that had just been tempered. At this moment, Huo Yu's ears were shaking and his expression was calm.
Katarina knew she had temporarily earned its trust.
"Your talent is truly well-deserved, miss. I fed this little guy for a full year before I could barely touch its cheek."
You can tell from the trainer's smile that this isn't all a compliment. But Catalina is not satisfied with this:
"Please hand me the reins. I want to lead him for a few laps."
"This..." The horse trainer looked confused. After receiving permission from Lawn's eyes, he handed the reins to Catalina, "Please be careful."
She smiled and nodded, took the reins, and led Huo Yu to walk neither fast nor slow, looking for a tacit understanding between them.
Gradually, one person and one horse feel each other's will - pulling and resistance. This balance of power flows repeatedly between the reins and the bridle until an approximately stable state is reached.
it's time.
Katarina stopped, and the rain of fire also stopped. She mustered up her courage, stepped on the stirrups, and climbed onto the horse——
In an instant, Huo Yu screamed lowly as if being electrocuted, and his mane swayed in the wind, trying to throw her off. The saddle beneath her body jolted violently, like a huge wave rolling up a small boat, but Catalina still stayed firmly on the horse's back.
She wanted Huo Yu to understand that resistance was futile. It must be in tune with itself in order to run more freely.
Under the struggle, Huo Yu raised her front hooves, and the huge explosive force almost knocked her over. But in the end, Catalina took hold of the reins, setting them like rivets in the saddle.
Finally, Huo Yu began to compromise. It gradually stabilized, began to trot forward at a more steady pace, and finally turned into a gallop.
The current speed is no less than any racehorse she has ridden. Compared to the huge weight of the Yang Yan Colt, this is a terrifying explosive power.
In a blink of an eye, she rode Huo Yu and completed a lap on the track, still feeling unfinished.
"It's too risky for you to do this..." The horse trainer panted and leaned over, holding Huo Yu's bridle, and then let out a long sigh of relief.
"How about it, Miss, does this gift suit you?"
Before she knew it, Lawn was already standing beside her.
"Of course!" Catalina turned over and dismounted, gently caressing Huo Yu's cheek, and then realized her gaffe:
"Uh...I mean, I'm very satisfied. But why not wait until my birthday to give it to me? This will definitely be a big surprise."
"This is what Master Brandon meant." The butler replied, "If you give it to the lady on her birthday, you will definitely be eager to test ride the horse in front of everyone. That would be too dangerous. And if you fail, you will also It is detrimental to the prestige of the Oakland family.”
The family's interests are above all else. This is a family motto in Auckland.
"Please tell my father that this gift makes me extremely happy." She bent her knees slightly and restored her proper demeanor.
"One more thing, Miss. Your coming-of-age birthday party will be held next week. Please make sure you are free this afternoon and tomorrow. At that time, the tailor will come to you to try on the dress for the dinner and correct any inappropriate areas in advance. "
Trying on clothes again...
Catalina looked up to the sky, feeling a deadly squeeze in her lungs just thinking about the corset.
For Yang Yanju's sake, isn't it just a corset...
She closed her eyes tightly, as if she had made a huge determination.
