Chapter 81 New Official Takes Office, New Task: The Gibbon

Gu Yiliu looked at the kneeling elephants and felt extremely distressed.

"You can't take them away." She said directly to Yan Shitong, making her stance clear: she would stop him if he tried to take them by force.

"They don't want to leave, why don't you get another baby elephant to lead them?"

“You could go and rescue those abused elephants. I think if you take them back to the zoo, they would be happy to do so.”

Yan Shitong was also shocked. He hadn't expected the elephant to kneel before him. He stepped aside, avoiding the elephant's worship, and tried to speak further. "Your living conditions aren't very good. You often face the danger of being hunted. This time, your local hunters have helped us a lot. We promised them benefits, and they helped us because of those benefits."

We're only taking the baby elephants this time. After we leave, it's better for you to stay in the zoo; you're probably not in any danger. If you try to go back into the wild, they definitely won't let you go.

He looked at Dongling and said, “Chief Dongling, your tusks are gone. They were forcibly pulled out, weren’t they? Of the elephants behind you, only two have tusks now. Can you keep them? They are determined to get the tusks. If you run away, they will only chase after you. They don’t care how many elephants you lose.”

"Do you think baby elephants won't be a problem just because they don't have tusks? They just haven't grown tusks yet. They might keep the baby elephants in captivity and kill them once they grow tusks."

Gu Yiliu was taken aback. She frowned.

She didn't like Yan Shitong's tone, but she knew he was telling the truth.

Dongling looked up blankly, her entire body trembling slightly. She was afraid; she didn't believe Yan Shitong was lying.

The elephants behind it also had different expressions; the parents of the two baby elephants looked at their calves and sadly lowered their heads.

"Puff puff puff puff..."

Chief, should we...?

Gu Yiliu looked at the elephant that was speaking; it was the mother of one of the baby elephants.

"Puff puff puff puff?" Chief, how about we send the baby elephant to the zoo?

"What are they saying?" Yan Shitong asked.

Gu Yiliu looked at the other elephant, feeling a pang of sadness. She didn't answer Yan Shitong, but waited for the elephants to finish their discussion.

"Puff puff puff puff!"

Officer Gu, do you think we should let the baby elephant go with them? We don't care what happens to us, but we can't let anything happen to the baby!

"Puff puff puff puff?"

Officer Gu, how much do you know about Jiangzhou Zoo?

Gu Yiliu took a deep breath and patted Dongling's head. "You can make your own decision. As for the Jiangzhou Zoo, I don't know much about it, but you must remember that humans cannot be trusted."

The elephants were somewhat disheartened upon hearing this answer; they knew all too well that humans could not be trusted.

Dongling looked at Gu Yiliu, her eyes conveying the message: Officer Gu, you are the person I trust the most right now, you are definitely trustworthy.

Gu Yiliu touched Dongling's nose.

"Puff puff puff puff?" Officer Gu, can we follow you?

Dongling asked.

"Pfft pfft pfft pfft?" Officer Gu, you don't need to speak. Don't let this person hear you. Is there a zoo where you are?

Gu Yiliu's expression was complicated. Entering the zoo meant losing freedom, something Dong Ling and the others surely knew. She nodded silently.

"Puff puff puff puff." Officer Gu, he's right. Even if they release us this time, what about next time? You can't save us forever. Thanks to you this time, we were able to see our calves again. If you leave, we'll definitely be hunted down if we resist. Other elephant herds might also be disturbed. We can't escape.

Dongling's tone was filled with sorrow.

"Puff puff puff puff!" So Officer Gu, it's probably a good thing that the little ones and their parents came to the zoo with him; at least they're always together as a family. I just hope you can visit them more often; with you there, they shouldn't be bullied.

Gu Yiliu pursed his lips, his eyes stinging with tears. Why did he trust her so much?

But this is the only solution for now. If she wants to move the baby elephants to another zoo, she'll have to take it another time.

"Are they trying to learn about our zoo?" Yan Shitong asked, seeing that Gu Yiliu remained silent. Although Gu Yiliu did not translate the elephants' conversation for him, he had already guessed what was going on. The herd was swayed by his words.

Gu Yiliu glanced at Dong Ling, who stuck out her nose, gently wrapped it around Gu Yiliu's hand, and then shook it.

Gu Yiliu understood what it meant and nodded to Yan Shitong.

"Tan Fang, go and get our zoo manual."

"yes!"

Gu Yiliu saw that President Tan turned and left, and when he came back, he was holding a large photo album.

"Chief Dongling, thank you for considering my words. Our zoo has a history of more than 30 years and currently has 24 kinds of animals, including lions, tigers, crocodiles, peacocks, etc. There are no elephants in the zoo yet. You can take a look at our zoo brochure. We treat every animal well."

Tan Fang placed the brochure, which looked like a photo album, in front of Dong Ling.

Elephants immediately gathered around, and even the two baby elephants squeezed among the elders, watching intently.

The scene was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning.

Gu Yiliu saw that Dongling was looking very carefully. When Tan Fang wanted to turn to the next page, it would press its nose against the page to stop him from moving. Only after it had finished looking and had had enough would it remove its nose.

Half an hour later, the elephants gathered together and discussed for a while before Dongling finally looked at Gu Yiliu.

Gu Yiliu already knew the answer.

"Puff puff puff puff".

Officer Gu, we've made up our minds. Let the baby elephants go with them. We hope Officer Gu can help take care of them.

"Puff puff puff puff." But their parents want to go with them too. Could you please tell them for us?

Gu Yiliu nodded and looked at Yan Shitong, conveying Dong Ling's message.

After listening, Yan Shitong smiled. "Absolutely! Jiangzhou Zoo would be more than happy to accept the elephant calves' parents." They had originally planned to take back two calves, one male and one female. They would love to take back even more. With a better living environment, these elephants might have more calves. In the long run, Jiangzhou Zoo would have its own independently bred elephants, perhaps even a whole herd.

As Yan Shitong thought about these things, his smile grew even wider.

"Puff puff puff puff!" Fengfeng, Dandan, you must listen to your parents. If you go to the zoo, they will separate you for raising. Don't be afraid. They won't hit you because they need you to give birth to baby elephants. So you should live well until you give birth to baby elephants.

After giving instructions to the two baby elephants, Dongling glanced at the other four elephants and said nothing more, her meaning clear without words. In truth, they understood everything.

The baby elephant and its parents, a total of six elephants, followed Yan Shitong.

Suddenly, four elephants were gone from the herd to just four, and the herd family was torn apart.

However, Gu Yiliu still received positive feedback from Dong Ling.

Although he had received positive reviews from Dong Ling twice, Gu Yiliu couldn't be happy this time no matter what.

"Dongling, what are you planning to do? Stay in the zoo or go back to the wild?" Gu Yiliu asked Dongling.

Although Yan Shitong left, he didn't intend to keep Dongling and the others captive.

Dongling's massive body turned in a different direction, looking at its other three companions.

"Pfft pfft pfft pfft?" What are your plans?

"Puff puff puff puff!" Chief, it's up to you to decide.

"Pfft!" Yes, you decide.

Dongling twitched her big ears, "Pfft pfft pfft pfft!"

I want to follow Officer Gu; I want to see my two kids again in the future.

Upon hearing this, the three elephants exchanged glances, raised their long trunks, and made a series of "puff puff puff puff" sounds.

We will obey our leader.

Dong Ling slowly turned around and looked at Gu Yiliu, "Pfft pfft pfft pfft?"

Officer Gu, may we follow you?

Gu Yiliu: "I can't take you with me for the time being. You may have to wait a while. I need to go back and make some arrangements."

"I can't guarantee how long it will take. It could be a month, it could be six months, or even longer."

The time that Dongling and the others saw gradually decreased and then disappeared.

But soon, Gu Yiliu said, "I will bring you back as quickly as possible."

Their eyes lit up again.

Because Dongling and the others are being taken away, they are not suitable to leave the zoo.

After arranging them, Gu Yiliu left.

She returned to Yaohai City and went to find Bai Weigang.

Since the tomb raiding case involving Xiang Haifeng and others, Gu Yiliu had Bai Weigang apply for a transfer to the Yaohai City Forestry and Grassland Bureau. With Director Bai there, it was also Han Yi who facilitated the handling of Huang Baimu's matter by connecting with Director Bai. Now, Huang Baimu is under special protection.

Gu Yiliu still respected Bai Weigang. To this day, Director Bai still tries to persuade her to return to the Forestry and Grassland Bureau to do something more relevant to her profession.

When Gu Yiliu came to him for help this time, he still tried to persuade her, "Look, do you want to go back to the Forestry Bureau this time?"

Gu Yiliu really wanted to go back this time, so she nodded.

"After venturing out into the world, you finally realize that home is still the best place, right?" Bai Weigang laughed heartily, his face beaming with an "I knew it" expression.

"Whether it's a temporary assignment or a transfer back, I'm going to have a place in the Forestry Bureau." Gu Yiliu wanted to use his power to help the animals, and also to help himself.

Power is a superior tonic.

Gu Yiliu sighed.

Bai Weigang sighed, "I knew this day would come, so when you asked me to transfer to Yaohai City, I was tempted. But back then I thought you'd finally figured it out, and it turns out you've only just realized it now!" He shook his head in exasperation.

"Most of the cases you handle are related to animals. You'd be perfect to be transferred to the Forestry Bureau as a person in charge. However, since you deal with animals so often, a technical position is the most suitable for you. The chief engineer position is the most suitable. The fact that you can understand animal language means that you have a certain level of professional and technical authority."

Gu Yiliu understood; Bai Weigang had genuinely considered her feelings.

"Director Bai, thank you!"

Bai Weigang nodded, "If you want to thank me, then work hard. I have faith in you!"

"It just so happens that there are cadre assessments coming up soon, wait for my news."

"And where's your boyfriend? Bring him to me. Is he still some lousy cop? You two idiots!"

Gu Yiliu: "..."

Gu Yiliu took Han Yi to meet Bai Weigang.

In short, for the next month or so, Han Yi was busy handling all sorts of cases, big and small, while Gu Yiliu was relatively free. Han Yi went to handle cases, Tang Shishen went to handle cases, and Gu Yiliu stayed at the station to handle affairs.

She also visited Dongling and the others three times during that period.

Dongling and the others weren't happy at the zoo. It wasn't that the zoo was mistreating them; they simply resisted being there.

They all looked forward to Gu Yiliu's appearance, but their expectations were always dashed.

By the third time she went, Dongling had given up hope.

"Puff puff puff puff!"

Officer Gu, you've become even more beautiful in just a few days!

The greetings were as casual and commonplace as asking, "Have you eaten today?"

Then they started interacting with the visitors on their own. They are quite popular with the locals at this zoo. The visitors' affection provides them with a kind of invisible support.

Tourists like them, and the citizens of Jiangzhou will also like Fengfeng and Dandan.

Gu Yiliu found it very funny. She walked back and forth in front of the four elephants with her hands behind her back.

"Dongling, how have you been lately?"

"Pfft pfft pfft!" That's great!

Are you ready?

Gu Yiliu's sudden remark left Dongling and the others somewhat stunned.

Once they realized what was happening, the entire elephant became excited.

"Puff puff puff puff!"

Officer Gu, we are ready!

Gu Yiliu nodded. She and Han Yi had both been promoted recently. They were transferred back to their original units to serve as chief engineers of the municipal bureau. Because of her past experience, no one questioned her. She is now mainly responsible for wildlife protection and breeding.

The first thing the new official did upon taking office was to bring Dongling and the others to Yaohai City Zoo.

Gu Yiliu was happy and excited to see them. Not only had he been promoted, but he had also received praise from Dong Ling's four elephants, and his approval rating had risen to 41%.

"Dongling, someone will come to pick you up tomorrow. Just follow them."

"Pfft pfft pfft pfft~" Okay, Officer Gu~

After giving some instructions, Gu Yiliu left.

She's very busy right now; as a newly appointed official, she's tasked with assisting in the breeding of gibbons.

A few years ago, the Yaohai Forestry Bureau rescued two gibbons and placed them in the Yaohai Zoo for many years, but they have not been able to breed successfully.

Indeed, the number of gibbons monitored in the wild has decreased dramatically, so we are very worried.

Basically, I just wanted to ask them how to reproduce newborn apes.

When Gu Yiliu received this arrangement, he felt as if a new world had opened up for him, and he felt like he had been given birth.

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