From childhood to adulthood, Su Zhou has always understood one principle.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Kaiyuan Temple's decision to offer a joint ticket with Wanling Zoo suggests they have something in mind. It's best to discuss these things beforehand.

Wuchen said, "Of course, you're welcome anytime."

"I'd like to ask if there are any additional conditions for Kaiyuan Temple choosing to join forces with Wanling Temple, that is... what do you need?" Su Zhou took a sip of tea and asked gently.

"Could our people stay at your zoo for a few days? We're willing to pay extra. I heard your zoo has a hotel; could we book it at the normal price?" Wuchen didn't want to be so cunning, mainly because there were too many other monks eyeing the place covetously. Not only those monks, but he'd also heard that the Taoist priests thought the same thing.

Just now on the bus, Wuchen saw several monks with their phone screens on the Wanling Zoo group-buying page, trying to book a hotel.

Unable to book... impossible to book.

Even disregarding the animals, the environment here is excellent. The scenery is beautiful and comparable to a 5A scenic spot. The guesthouses and hotels near the zoo are fully booked every day.

This was a minor matter for Su Zhou. Even if Wu Chen hadn't asked her to, she would definitely have continued to expand the zoo, as it was currently overcrowded and in short supply.

"Okay, I'll make room for you." Even if there aren't enough rooms for all the tourists, they can stay temporarily in the unoccupied staff dormitory.

"I'll leave this matter to Director Su for now. By the way, does Director Su have WeChat? Let's add each other on WeChat." Wuchen took out his phone and showed his QR code.

I never expected that monks these days would be so progressive.

Looking at Wuchen, he appeared to be in his forties or fifties. To be able to make a name for himself in a place like the capital, he must be an exceptionally talented person. Su Zhou added him as a friend, "We can also follow each other on social media."

Kaiyuan Temple mainly uses Weibo and WeChat official accounts, while Wanling Zoo has accounts on various platforms.

They use various platforms like Ocean Trench, Little Green Book, Musical Notes, Penguin Media Platform, Baijiahao, and WeChat Official Accounts to promote their products and services across multiple platforms.

After following each other, Su Zhou couldn't help but raise her eyebrows in surprise when she saw Kaiyuan Temple's account with millions of followers. As a religious site, Kaiyuan Temple is definitely the kind of place that is approachable, and it is also very successful in making social media.

"I never expected you guys to be so successful with your self-media platforms," ​​Su Zhou praised, giving a thumbs up.

Wuchen smiled and said, "Not at all. Kaiyuan Temple recently hired some new managers. He's a very talented young man. Since he came, our temple's traffic has increased, all thanks to the popularity of our believers."

It must be said, a master is a master.

Even his speech is so humble, unlike those con artists.

With the joint ticket arrangement settled for now, Wuchen glanced at the time and said, "This humble monk will take his leave of further inconvenience."

"Goodbye, Master." After watching Wuchen leave, Su Zhou immediately shared the good news in the group chat with great joy.

As Wuchen came down from the office building, the other people from the temple who were on good terms with him all crowded around him. "How was it?"

“With the combined tickets, we can leave some people in the zoo,” Wuchen said calmly.

"Great, they're using this method to stay, we want to do it too."

These masters, who are usually hard to find even at high prices, made no attempt to be reserved and squeezed into the zoo's office building.

In a short period of time, Su Zhou's office was almost overflowing with people.

“Our Ping’an Temple also offers joint tickets, please consider us, Director Su.”

"Putuo Temple... I also want to..."

"Can we go to Ning'an Temple?... Please."

These aloof masters directly asked for combo tickets. Su Zhou felt like her head was about to explode. It was one thing for locals in Beijing to want combo tickets, but why did people from other places also want them? It's like having to travel so far just to see a tourist attraction.

She made a stop gesture: "Stop, stop. You can all state your demands one by one. For now, we won't be issuing joint tickets for those who live too far away."

After Su Zhou finished speaking so coldly and ruthlessly, the Taoist priests and monks who were not in the capital almost cried.

"If you want a joint ticket now, come and add me on WeChat. This is only for people in Beijing." Su Zhou finished speaking in a few words, calming the chaotic scene down, and everyone returned to order.

There are four or five temples and Taoist monasteries in the capital alone, and they are all very famous, the kind that Su Zhou has heard of.

In order to increase their competitiveness, some masters even directly searched out news reports of their interviews with CCTV and showed them to Su Zhou.

Su Zhou really didn't understand why these masters were so fond of their zoo; it shouldn't be like that.

Despite her confusion, she added the masters' contact information one by one in the order they arrived.

"The joint ticket is a matter for everyone, so let's discuss the price properly." Su Zhou sat on the sofa, a group of Taoist priests and monks clashing with the office decor. It had a kind of eccentricity that even AI couldn't create.

Kaiyuan Temple - 180

Puhua Temple——135

Baiyun Temple - 200

Taiyuan Palace - 140

...

While tallying the prices, Su Zhou gasped in surprise. Good heavens, she hadn't expected that everyone's ticket prices were not cheap at all. Is this the confidence that comes from a long history and rich cultural heritage?

The price of tickets to Warring States Zoo has increased several times and is now $45 per person, which is actually quite cheap compared to these famous religious sites.

"How about we set the price of the combined ticket at 250?" Su Zhou had taken a look at the prices of combined tickets for other scenic spots, and 250 was indeed within a reasonable range.

Imagine tourists from all over the country coming to Beijing first taking a two- or three-day tour like special forces, and then enjoying a comfortable day at the zoo – that would be quite nice.

The profits should be substantial. Furthermore, it will enhance the zoo's reputation.

Wuchen said, "This humble monk has some connections with the Minister of Tourism, so please leave the matter of the joint tickets to this humble monk."

Su Zhou smiled faintly: "Then I'll leave this matter to you, Master."

"It's a trivial matter, not worth mentioning." Wuchen shook his head.

"Hmm... Director, you are welcome to visit our Taoist temple anytime you wish."

"I am quite familiar with the director of the Beijing Zoo. If there is anything I can do to help you, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Director Su..."

I never imagined that these masters had such extensive connections.

Even some elusive and powerful figures could be connected by these masters, and Su Zhou felt as if she had somehow managed to latch onto some powerful figures.

Opening a zoo isn't a huge deal, but it's not insignificant either; there are always people who can benefit from it. And now, through these experts, Su Zhou can directly establish connections with them.

I feel dizzy and lightheaded, like I'm dreaming.

Su Zhou, the little chick pecking at rice, nodded: "Yes, yes. If I ever need your help in the future, I hope you masters won't think I'm being nosy."