As the night deepened, Xia Zhining gently rubbed Xuetuan's little head, looked up and whispered to Gu Huaiye, "It's getting late. I should take him back to the campus dormitory. I have to get up early tomorrow."

Gu Huaiye nodded, his voice sounding particularly low in the night: "Okay, good night."

"Good night," Xia Zhining curled her eyes and stood up holding the sleepy ferret in her arms. "Mr. Gu, thank you for today!"

She walked on the scattered moonlight, her figure gradually disappearing at the end of the path leading to the dormitory.

Gu Huaiye still stood in front of the tent, and did not withdraw his gaze until the figure completely merged into the night.

He lowered his head and patted Dark Star's furry head, his tone filled with a hint of helpless ridicule:

"Go away, that idiot. He insisted on downgrading himself from a big villa to a tent dormitory, and he's still happy about it."

He lifted the curtain and glanced at her. "Why don't you come in quickly? Your sister Xia has laid out the softest mat for you."

Dark Star let out a "woof" and swung its tail like a propeller. It slid in and skillfully formed a big ball of fur in its designated position.

*

The next morning, Xia Zhining received a call from Commander Song.

"Headmaster Xiao Xia, are you free today? I'd like you to come with me to the Finance Department."

Commander Song's voice was as crisp and clear as ever. "We need to fill out the application materials for the animal training project. Bring all the zoo's qualifications."

He paused, a hint of laughter in his tone. "Also, I'm communicating with the finance department and plan to apply for a special grant as a 'bonus' for the animals involved in the last case. I'll custom-make a batch of gold medals for them."

While Xia Zhining was writing down the information she needed to bring, she couldn't help but sigh that Commander Song was so decisive and efficient in his work. He would move forward as soon as he said so, without any delay.

She quickly brought all the materials to the finance department, and after meeting up with Commander Song, she carefully filled out several forms.

Not long after walking out of the office, Commander Song also came out from another conference room.

He shook his head and said helplessly to Xia Zhining, "Director Zhang, who I contacted to promote the project, is worried about a big problem today. We'll have to discuss the details of the animal compilation project next time."

"I just heard him mention that they encountered a difficult holdout during the recent demolition work."

Commander Song frowned slightly, his tone becoming more tense. "We've already negotiated the price down to 500,000 yuan, but they're refusing to budge and won't allow the demolition. Director Zhang is worried about this."

"That piece of land is in a critical location. If we can build a road directly through it, it will save a lot of engineering trouble."

"I guess Director Zhang will have time to discuss the animal training project with me only after this is done."

Xia Zhining rolled her eyes and suddenly said, "This nail house issue... I wonder if I can help in any way?"

Commander Song laughed when he heard this. "So, sending a brigade of animals to help with the demolition? That would probably require calling in dinosaurs, wouldn't it?"

Xia Zhining was also amused, but still said seriously, "If we can use this opportunity to let other departments see the abilities of the little animals firsthand, perhaps the project can move forward faster."

She thought for a moment and continued, "Commander Song, I think we might want to ask the little animals to find out what that family really thinks and how much compensation they want."

"If their demands are truly outrageous, we can also persuade Director Zhang to consider other route options as soon as possible."

Commander Song nodded. "That's a good idea. I'll ask for the details for you."

Although Xia Zheng's words sounded sour, they were not without reason.

The animal compilation project involves multiple fields. We cannot rely solely on the police station to solve the case, nor can we let Commander Song run around alone.

If the relevant departments such as agriculture and forestry can also see the power of furry animals, they will realize that these little guys can not only help solve cases, but also play a unique role in more fields.

The entire project might be realized faster.

She must let her cubs eat "state grain" as soon as possible.

In this way, even if one day she suddenly can no longer understand the language of small animals, or her weak body cannot hold on to the end.

They can still be gently cared for, no longer wandering or suffering, and can live their lives in peace and joy.

Soon, Xia Zhining got the address of this "nail house".