HLM -Chapter 1141 Safe University

One hundred forty-two kilometers—it was night by the time they finished running, but they had successfully completed it.

The dogs’ speed wasn’t a problem; most of the time, they could maintain a pace of sixty kilometers per hour. The issue was endurance and hydration. At the beginning, they ran continuously for over ten kilometers, but later, they couldn’t keep that up for so long. At most, they could run ten kilometers before needing a rest and water.

But one thing was remarkable: their recovery speed was incredible. After running ten kilometers and resting for fifteen minutes, they could get up and run another ten kilometers without issue!

Wang Bo was cautious about them running a long distance for the first time, so he let them rest longer. Later on, he would shorten rest periods to half an hour; otherwise, they could have completed the circuit well before nightfall.

It was his first time patrolling his own territory, and doing it with a group of pets felt amazing. He understood why ancient emperors went on tours—watching every blade of grass and every tree on one’s land was an indescribable pleasure!

After completing the circuit, the dogs were exhausted. They “slurped” up a basin of clean water.

But they were only tired—their bodies showed no abnormalities.

Tony, excited, said, “Wang, a champion team is emerging!”

Wang Bo gained confidence. For their first attempt, these dogs ran over 140 kilometers. Although it wasn’t in the snow, it still demonstrated their potential.

In the official race, while the workload would be heavier, there would also be more opportunities to replenish energy. Then, they wouldn’t just drink water—they would have warm milk, nutrient solutions, and energy drinks.

Wang Bo viewed it differently. He gave the dogs Ling Spring water—water nurtured by the Heart of a Level-Three Spirit Spring, which seemed better for physical recovery. He believed that the dogs’ fast recovery was largely due to this water.

Patting their heads, Wang Bo stayed with them in the kennel. After drinking, the dogs lay around him and quickly fell asleep.

He felt pity for them, but he had to remain firm. Williams was right—this was his one chance to showcase Chinese rural dogs, and he had to seize it, proving to the world, especially to China, that these dogs were an exceptional breed!

After the dogs had slept for an hour, he woke them. Kobe had prepared a pot of beef stew.

Cooked in a pressure cooker for a long time, the beef was tender, and the broth thick—making it easy for the dogs to digest and absorb.

Zhuang Ding shamelessly tried to grab some as well, but Wang Bo pulled him away. This guy probably could run 140 kilometers without resting.

While the rural dogs rested, Zhuang Ding caused mischief, teasing the others. Wang Bo scolded him harshly; otherwise, the dogs wouldn’t rest properly.

The plan was set: ten Chinese rural dogs would be protected and trained for the race. They still needed four more dogs, which Williams would provide from his kennel of sled dogs.

The training ground was the animal ranch—Wang Bo’s requirement. After training, he would bring the dogs to the castle to rest.

The dogs’ training was intense. Their muscle fibers constantly tore and regenerated, and the Nest Heart provided huge assistance, protecting them from injury.

In early December, three school construction plans appeared on his desk.

Tianheng Architectural Design Company was very capable; they delivered three construction-ready design drafts within seven days, exceeding Wang Bo’s expectations.

The three plans each had a different style:

Plan A: The buildings weren’t very attractive but were extremely earthquake-resistant and durable.

Plan B: Exquisite Baroque style, with many walls covered in gold paint.

Plan C: Reflected Lincoln University’s existing campus style, though at a glance it seemed like a copy of the original campus.

Wang Bo didn’t like Plan C. It lacked sincerity for a school, so he discarded it and examined Plans A and B.

He had been in close contact with Professor Sandra Angus, who had visited Sunset Town for freshwater coral sampling.

After receiving the plans, he consulted Professor Sandra on how to choose.

The professor said, “A school is a place for learning. Practicality is best. Luxurious architecture is like a person’s beautiful appearance. Universities don’t need that—they need students with real talent and ability.”

Plan A it was. Wang Bo began studying it.

Tianheng sent chief designer Bogert to explain the plan.

“As one of the countries with the most frequent geological activity, New Zealand’s buildings are designed from the start to withstand strong earthquakes.”

“This school is no exception. Its buildings will adopt earthquake-resistant structural designs.”

“While this structure cannot completely prevent earthquake damage, its goal is to minimize damage compared to other buildings and maintain the main structure as intact as possible, providing survival space for people inside.”

Wang Bo nodded. “You’re right. Protecting the occupants is the most important function of a building.”

New Zealand did have frequent earthquakes; recently, there was one in Christchurch. He had become used to this kind of news—there was always a tremor somewhere.

New Zealand’s building codes required earthquake-resistant structures in any building intended for human habitation or work. Different regions had varying seismic standards depending on earthquake probability, but the overall goal was the same: minimize structural collapse during an earthquake.

“Our design adopts what is called the SS multi-group seismic system in architecture,” Bogert began explaining in detail.

“Modern geography, geology, and architecture research show that a building’s seismic capacity isn’t just in a single structure but in multiple key parts, carefully designed and reinforced to act as a cohesive, earthquake-resistant system.”

Most residential buildings in New Zealand use wooden frames; only a very small portion of luxury homes use reinforced concrete.

The school would use wood frames, which are inexpensive, quick to construct, environmentally friendly, and abundant locally.

Another critical consideration was New Zealand’s frequent earthquakes. Wooden frames offer flexibility—during the most dangerous lateral seismic waves, wooden buildings sway with the foundation, and the wood’s flexibility absorbs a large portion of the force.