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The Arabian horse is one of the oldest horse breeds in the world and one of the first to establish a pedigree registration system. Their lightweight and compact build grants them power, speed, and extraordinary endurance. The distinctive conformation of Arabian horses allows them to excel in various equestrian disciplines, particularly in long-distance endurance racing, where they are undisputed champions. They also perform well in Olympic disciplines like dressage and show jumping. Due to their high intelligence and affectionate nature, Arabian horses make excellent family companion animals.

At first glance, William fell in love with the three-year-old colt. Nicknamed "Devonshire II" by his mother Lina, this colt was incredibly strong, had a powerful stride, and appeared to be very affectionate towards humans. When he saw his mother, he kept shaking his head and wagging his tail, occasionally bumping the railing gently and neighing, eager to come out of the stable.

His mother laughed heartily and opened the railing. As soon as the colt was out, he wagged his tail even more joyfully and walked a few steps to Lina's side, nudging her with his face, wanting to frolic outside. Lina hugged Devonshire II, laughing, and said, "William, do you want to try riding him?"

"No, thanks," William said, shaking his head. The thought of the horse's name made him feel a bit strange. "Mom, let him be your exclusive mount. Although Arabian horses are very beautiful, they are a bit small for someone of my height. I prefer the Akhal-Teke, the so-called 'sweating blood' horse of Eastern legend. I heard there are fewer than 3,000 of them in the world, most of which are now in Turkmenistan, and they aren't very expensive. Some sources say that the English thoroughbred is a mix of the Akhal-Teke and several other breeds."

Thinking about his past life's knowledge and inherent love for the Akhal-Teke, as well as the upcoming surge in their prices in the near future, William realized that raising Akhal-Tekes could be both a hobby and a profitable venture. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that raising these horses was a great idea. Imagining a future where he owned a large herd of Akhal-Tekes and how his name would be mentioned in every report about these horses, William felt a surge of excitement.

Having made up his mind, William told his mother that he was going to look up a phone number to contact a professional agency to help him buy some horses while the prices were still low. But before he could take a few steps, his mother spoke up, "There's no need to look for numbers. I have the contact details of a professional agent right here. Their company is the largest horse trading company in England. Devonshire II was bought from them. Just tell them your requirements, and they will send someone over with a catalog for you to choose from. They will even deliver the horses to your home for confirmation before completing the transaction. It's a one-stop service; you don't need to go out looking."

William was delighted. He took out his phone and dialed the number his mother had given him. After a few rings, a voice answered, "Hello, this is Dali Equestrian. How can we help you?"

The voice was quite pleasant. William said, "Hello, I'm William Devonshire. I want to buy some Akhal-Teke horses. Do you have any in England?"

"Devonshire, from Oxford's Devonshire?" the operator exclaimed. "Sorry, sir, are you William Devonshire?"

"Yes, that's me, unless there's another William Devonshire in Oxford," William replied, secretly pleased with the operator's reaction.

"Apologies, Mr. Devonshire. I'm just surprised to receive your call. Our company indeed has Akhal-Teke horses. Do you have specific requirements? We will select them based on your criteria and create a catalog and video for you. A specialist will bring them to your home."

"Great. I want horses that are either just matured or close to maturing. They should be robust and beautiful, preferably red. You know who I am; I only want good horses, and only Akhal-Tekes."

"Understood, sir. We will prepare the materials and videos immediately. Can we come to Devonshire Castle in Oxford in two hours?"

"That's fine. I'll be home all day. Don't disappoint me. I look forward to your arrival. Bye," William said.

"I assure you our company will not disappoint you. See you in two hours. Goodbye, sir," the operator responded.

After hanging up, William stood by the railing, watching his mother riding Devonshire II at a steady pace in the stable's racetrack. Although the Arabian horse was indeed very beautiful, its stature was a bit small. The tallest ones only reached about 1.52 meters, most were around 1.46 meters. This was indeed a bit short for William, who was already 1.9 meters tall.

However, the Akhal-Teke horse wasn't particularly tall either, only a few centimeters taller than the Arabian horse. But as a former Chinese, William had a fondness for them. Given his wealth and their future prices, there was no better choice.

William stood by the railing for another hour, accompanying his mother. After Devonshire II was covered in sweat, Lina reluctantly handed him over to the professional horse trainer.

It seemed his mother really liked horses. On the way back to the castle, Lina kept talking about horses, from her childhood dream of owning one to how she chose Devonshire II and how she interacted with him.

William listened cheerfully to his mother's stories, and before he knew it, they were back at the castle. Once home, Lina went to freshen up, leaving William to handle the horse business.

With nothing to do, William instructed the servants to take any visitors to the living room to wait for him. He then went to the back garden, sat on a round chair, drank coffee, and read the newspaper.

Half an hour later, William was informed that the people from the equestrian company had arrived.

These guys were really fast. It was indeed the largest equestrian company in England. Putting down the newspaper, William straightened his clothes and followed the servant back to the castle. As soon as he entered the living room, he saw a middle-aged man with four or five men and women in suits standing up, all smiling at William.

William walked a few steps forward, extending his hand, "Welcome, I'm William Devonshire."

The middle-aged man quickly shook William's hand, "Hello, Mr. Devonshire. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Luther Dali, general manager of Dali Equestrian. Here is my business card."

William shook hands with Dali, took his business card, and after greeting the others and sitting down, he glanced at Dali's card and said, "Family business?"

Dali smiled, "Yes, Mr. Devonshire. Our family has been in the equestrian business in England for 210 years. The Dali Arabian, one of the three founding sires of the thoroughbred, came from our family. The Dali family has been engaged in the equestrian business for over 200 years. We are the most professional horse racing family."

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