The morning breeze on the mountaintop was gentle. The artists had never heard of Wanling Zoo before. They knew all the famous places in Beijing like the back of their hand, but they had never heard of this zoo. However, after getting off the car, they saw the office building.
Comedian Bai San stared in disbelief: "Is this a zoo? This is a villa!"
The well-designed and avant-garde building looks even more beautiful in the sunlight, and the moment you step inside, all the heat seems to be swept away by an invisible hand, leaving only a gentle spring breeze and the fragrance of flowers.
"Dahlias, hydrangeas, gladioli, baby's breath..." A female celebrity murmured to herself. She knew many kinds of flowers, including many kinds that could be seen with the naked eye. "Let me tell you, when I saw the exterior of this zoo, I felt like I was reminded of a game I used to play when I was a child called Flower Fairy. It was a game where you could shop, make friends, and decorate your house. I would play this game as soon as I got out of school, and it was through this game that I learned about many kinds of flowers."
The camera pans to the exterior of the zoo, a scene of breathtaking beauty, resembling a fairyland.
The female celebrity is not old, only around twenty years old, with a pretty baby face and a cute speaking style. As soon as she said this, the viewers in the live broadcast room were reminded of her past. She has an absurd number of female fans, including "dream girls," "girlfriend fans," and "mom fans," and their purchasing power is also crazy.
Upon learning of the program crew's arrival, Su Zhou quickly freshened up and went directly to greet them.
Many details had already been discussed over the phone. They were recording their video, and the specific content of the variety show was their responsibility as the production team; it had nothing to do with her. Su Zhou only showed up and briefly met the director.
"You may use the space as you wish, just don't damage our plants, or we will hold you accountable. Also, don't harm the animals." Su Zhou loved everything about Wanling, and she would not forgive anyone for damaging even a single flower or tree in the zoo.
She didn't deliberately lower her voice when she spoke; she simply conveyed her thoughts.
The other celebrities could hear it too, but one female celebrity with a pure and innocent appearance thought it was all disdain. They thought it was just some flowers and plants, nothing special. However… the zoo's location was excellent, the air was fresh, and she felt her skin had improved considerably.
After mentioning some precautions, Su Zhou's gaze fell on the celebrities and met Xie Chi's eyes.
There's a joke that goes like this: there's a wall between internet celebrities and stars, and there's a wall between Xie Chi and stars. Stars are already among the best-looking people, but even so, when Xie Chi stands among them, it's as if he's got a beauty filter applied to him; he's practically on a different level from everyone else.
After only one glance, Su Zhou looked away.
She had a lot to do. She followed the zoo whenever she had free time. In the mornings when there were no tourists, she lent most of the zoo to the live stream. Although she sacrificed some visitor traffic, the "Rainbow Realm" program had a larger audience. More people would learn about Wanling Zoo because of the program. Su Zhou had a feeling that the zoo's popularity would increase significantly after the live stream aired.
The sacrifices she made were minor, especially since the venue rental fees she received were enough to cover one or two months' worth of revenue—she couldn't sell that many tickets even if she worked from morning till night.
Side Quest: Rescue the Wounded Golden Eagle.
Su Zhou habitually swiped into the app and glanced at it, only to find that a new task had been refreshed in the task list.
Side quests in the game have an automatic follow function, which is clearly not the case in the Wanling APP.
Su Zhou clicked on the side quest details: [Quest Description: A severely injured golden eagle is on the verge of death. Your rescue will help you gain a loyal pet.]
Loyalty or disloyalty doesn't matter; the main thing is to save small animals.
We can hear what animals truly think. Compared to the two-faced nature of humans, animals are much more straightforward and pure.
Because of jealousy of their parents' wealth, relatives who coveted the family fortune acted as if Su Yunhai and Wang Xingyue having a daughter was a heinous crime. They were jealous of Su Zhou having a chauffeur and spread rumors that she was a kept woman, which is why Su Zhou genuinely preferred animals.
Following the directions provided on the app, she gradually ventured deeper into the zoo.
The zoo was vast, and the area currently unlocked was only a tiny fraction. Slightly deeper areas were separated by wire mesh, and she laboriously crossed it to reveal a dense forest. Come to think of it, the terrain around Fukuyama was indeed quite peculiar, seemingly different from the geography she had learned. She had only ever seen such primeval forests in tropical rainforests.
Strange bird calls could be heard in the shady woods where even sunlight couldn't penetrate.
Su Zhou pushed aside the layers of thorns, her feet treading on soft fallen leaves. The withered branches and leaves made a crisp sound as they were broken. She often saw photos on social media asking people to find snakes hidden among the fallen leaves or greenery. Whenever this happened, Su Zhou would turn the screen brightness up to the maximum and zoom in on the photos countless times, trying to find any clues. But her eyes just wouldn't cooperate; no matter how hard she searched, she couldn't find the lurking creatures.
The wonder of nature lies in the fact that animal patterns can change with the environment. Survival of the fittest, natural selection.
She rubbed her eyes, her vision filled with densely packed words.
All the signs were labeled with different creatures. Su Zhou felt like her eyes were about to go blind, even if they weren't. She hadn't expected there to be so many species in this forest. She took a deep breath, held her breath, and continued searching.
"Got it! This bird can really fly."
"With such good quality, it could fetch a lot of money if caught."
"Rich people like to keep pets. Who knows why they have such unique tastes? There's some kind of zoo on this mountain. There's a pretty smart star there that's quite interesting. If we catch it, we can definitely sell it for a high price. Then we'll be financially independent. Anyway, I don't want to continue doing this anymore. My wife gave me another son."
"I saw it too. I initially thought it was an AI-generated video."
“I bought a ticket and went in to see it. It’s real. They’re very clever. Things are valued for their rarity. Why would they let others see such a rare thing?”
Intermittent voices reached Su Zhou's ears; judging from the different timbre of the voices, there were probably three people.
Poachers?
A few words popped into Su Zhou's mind, and her round almond-shaped eyes suddenly became extremely alert, her expression solemn.
If they're poachers, she's all alone here, a young girl who just graduated from university. Wouldn't it be terrible for her to fight them head-on? But the side quest rewards are really generous—a lottery ticket and attribute points. What if she gets something good from it…
Su Zhou's heart raced. Listening to them openly discussing how to sell off the zoo's CEO, Ah Hei, and then seize the valuables for themselves, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
Having finally shed the title of "Beginner Zoo" and looking forward to "Intermediate Zoo," someone actually wants to take the fruits of our labor.
She was about to rush in when her wrist was gripped tightly.
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