Chapter 111 Pet Season Exercise: Just an ordinary mock exam...
Xinglin didn't quite understand what he meant.
“Among us, the doctor is the most special,” Zhulong said slowly. “Each of us is more or less better at something, and the doctor’s greatest strength is that he can use his data and energy to repair the damaged forms of others. As long as it’s not completely formatted, he is confident that he can give it a try.”
As he spoke, he looked at Xinglin with a searching look in his eyes, "Doesn't this sound familiar?"
Xinglin's "eyelids" twitched slightly.
"He's a very cheerful young man, quite different from me, but he's smart and capable. He was the first mission taker to realize that something was wrong with the main system."
Zhulong looked at Xinglin and said, "When you first came here, I thought it was him."
"But he disappeared. Given his personality, if he sensed danger, he might have chosen to 'disintegrate' himself and merge into the underlying rules of a certain world, observing and repairing himself from within. In that case, it would make sense that he had no record in the dormant zone."
Xinglin was trying to process the information; his mind was in a mess, and he didn't know what to say for a while.
"You've seen him, haven't you?" Zhulong still asked this question.
"I think so." Xinglin did not deny it. He began to try harder to recall the years that had gradually become blurred, and to think about every detail of his time with that person.
"Can you tell me?" Zhulong continued, "Give me the details of your encounter with him, and perhaps we can analyze together where he went."
Xing Lin composed himself. He had always believed that the other person had sacrificed himself to give him the chance to live.
However, if that person is a doctor, then according to what Zhulong said, a doctor wouldn't do such a meaningless and foolish thing.
Xinglin painstakingly recounted the entire story to Zhulong as he recalled it, and finally asked, "Is he... still alive?"
“I don’t know either,” Zhulong admitted. “He has a very high IQ, and many times I don’t know what he’s thinking, and it’s the same now.”
“But I believe he must have his reasons for doing this. He chose you, so you must have something special about you. And if he really did choose to integrate into a certain world, then he might already be in a state of suspended animation, integrated into the main system, waiting for his chance to strike.”
“I need more data on the doctor’s abilities,” Xinglin said. “I don’t want to sit idly by and wait for him to die. I want to try to analyze his behavior and habits to figure out what he is trying to do. Instead of just sitting around waiting for Bailing and the others to wake up, I’d rather do something meaningful.”
Zhulong said with great appreciation, "You really are very similar to him," and then began to sort out his memory fragments and pass on the relevant information to Xinglin.
During the data reception process, Xinglin could clearly sense that although the energy flow from the farm was continuous, its intensity fluctuated.
Shi Wan's emotions seemed to fluctuate, sometimes extremely high and excited, and sometimes somewhat depressed and worried.
What is she worried about?
Xinglin wanted to go back immediately, but his current condition was not suitable for projection.
Moreover, he had more important things to do.
After receiving the information from Zhulong, Xinglin began to formulate the next step of the plan.
First, he needs to continue recovering to ensure he is in good condition for the next operation.
Secondly, he needed to monitor the awakening progress of Bailing and Tiebi.
The two data keys are working slowly, but the whole process could take several weeks.
Thirdly, analyze the clues the doctor might have left behind. Someone who thinks ten steps ahead wouldn't leave no backup plan.
Although the information provided by Zhulong is limited, combining it with the main system's mission logs and world monitoring data may provide clues.
Finally, he wanted to ensure the farm's absolute safety.
Although the tracking is disrupted, the main system will not easily give up monitoring high-value "emotional veins".
Starfall needs to build more comprehensive protection and even consider some more proactive defense measures.
“I will proceed as planned,” Xinglin said to Zhulong. “You continue the restoration as well. Once Bailing and Tiebi awaken, we will need more power.”
Zhulong nodded. "I know. Be careful yourself. The main system learned its lesson this time, so it will be more vigilant next time."
Xinglin indicated that he understood.
Before leaving the data prison, he took one last look at the narrow passageway connecting the farm.
The warm energy flow continues to pass quietly, like fireflies in the night, like candlelight in the cold wind.
Faint but resolute.
That's enough.
He thought.
To protect this light, he will continue on his journey.
The completion of the pet activity room in Zone 2 also marks the entry of the preparation for the "Farm Pet Season" event into a substantial stage.
Due to the completion of the new venue and the unfamiliarity of not having conducted similar activities for a long time, Shi Wan decided to organize a full-process rehearsal to test the smoothness of the event process, the completeness of the safety measures, and finally, to let the new team members who were not yet familiar with each other get to know each other.
The activity room was bright and clean on Monday afternoon.
The long table was covered with a refreshing checkered tablecloth, on which were placed baking tools, pet-friendly food containers, an event program booklet, and explanatory materials carefully prepared by Isabella.
Shi Wan had pre-selected several participants.
With Isabella, Chen Xi, Su Qing, assistant Xiao Zhang, cafeteria chef Aunt Zhang, and Aunt Li among the people she trusted, Shi Wan took out a large bunch of nameplates that she had customized for the cats and let everyone draw lots to choose their kitten companions.
Everyone drew their lots with great enthusiasm. After Shi Wan looked at them one by one, she rode her tricycle to the cat villa to pick up the kittens.
They quickly brought over the cats for whom they had agreed to cooperate.
Everyone carefully held their cats, completely overwhelmed by their cuteness.
Even the mountain breeze lay quietly by the door, fulfilling its duty as a safety supervisor. Big Yellow was still guarding the door, but her two increasingly large puppies had already curiously run over and eagerly stuffed their muzzles into the crack in the door.
"Everyone, first of all, thank you for taking the time to attend this rehearsal." Shi Wan stood in front of the whiteboard, her tone clear and serious. "Our goal is to ensure that next month's Pet Season event continues the positive feedback we received, leaving every visiting guest and their furry friend with a safe, pleasant, and unforgettable experience."
"Today's main simulations cover key aspects of the event, including registration and reception, explanation of safety instructions, and a simple tutorial on making pet treats."
She gestured for everyone to look at the flowchart posted on the whiteboard.
"First, Xiao Zhang and I will simulate the sign-in process at the entrance, while Su Qing will observe and record potential problems, such as whether the process is cumbersome or whether any information is missing. Chen Xi, you will focus on observing the traffic flow design and checking for any possible safety hazards, whether they are related to the facilities or the flow of people."
Chen Xi nodded and pulled up a floor plan of the activity room on the tablet, ready to mark it at any time.
"After signing in, Isabella will explain the precautions for the event and the basic etiquette for interacting with pets."
Shi Wan looked at Isabella.
Isabella smiled slightly and stood up. Today she was wearing a comfortable off-white knit sweater and khaki pants, looking both intellectual and approachable.
"I will emphasize how to recognize pet stress signals, the correct posture during interaction, and the initial treatment principles in emergency situations. I will also make this part into simple graphic cards and distribute them to each guest on the day of the event."
“Very good, professional matters should be left to professionals.” Shi Wan then pointed to the long table, “Finally, one of the highlights of the interactive session is that I will lead everyone to make two simple, healthy pet-friendly snacks. Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li, please give us your feedback from a practical perspective, such as whether the steps are simple and easy to understand, whether the ingredients are easy to process, and whether the finished products are appealing to pets.”
Aunt Zhang nodded happily, "No problem, we'll definitely bring it up properly."
Aunt Li was also full of confidence, saying, "Leave it to us, and we'll definitely find out what's wrong with it."
The rehearsal officially begins.
Shi Wan and Xiao Zhang arrived at the specially designed small table at the entrance of the activity room.
Shi Wan held Tangyuan, simulating the arrival of guests. Xiao Zhang was responsible for checking the reservation information, measuring the pets' temperature, and verifying the pets' basic information, including breed, age, and any special precautions. Finally, she distributed activity wristbands, process sheets, and thoughtful cards with the farm's emergency contact information.
Su Qing stared intently, recording it on her phone and quickly taking notes.
"The information registration form may need to include a checkbox for the pet's mood status today, so that staff can take note in advance."
"When distributing items, it is recommended that staff assist to prevent items from falling."
The group then moved to the activity area and sat down on the floor.
Isabella stood at the front, her voice gentle and clear. With the help of her prepared PowerPoint presentation, she explained practical knowledge such as "how to tell if a cat or dog wants to be petted", "the correct way to pick up a small pet", and "how to peacefully separate pets when they have a minor disagreement".
She also specially invited Chen Xi and Shanfeng to demonstrate how to properly put a harness on a dog and how a well-trained pet responds to simple commands through Shanfeng's steady performance.
Everyone listened intently, and even Bingbing, who was initially restless, quieted down.
Xiao Zhang whispered to Aunt Li next to him, "Ms. Isabella explained it so clearly, even I, who has never owned a pet, understood it."
Finally, the main event.
Everyone gathered around the long table.
Shi Wan tied on an apron, washed her hands, and saw the weighed ingredients laid out in front of her.
It includes purple sweet potato powder, goat milk powder, unsalted chicken puree, cat grass powder, molds, etc.
"Today I'll teach you how to make two simple snacks," Shi Wan said in a light voice. "The first one is cat-themed purple sweet potato and goat milk biscuits, which are suitable for cats. The second one is chicken and catnip balls, which can be tried by both cats and dogs, but are mainly for cats that like catnip and some dogs that don't mind it."
As she demonstrated, she explained the steps and precautions in detail: "The purple sweet potatoes need to be steamed until fully cooked and mashed into a puree without any lumps. The goat milk powder must be pet-specific. The chicken puree must be made of pure meat with no additives. If it's too dry when mixing, you can add a little bit of clean water..."
Shi Wan was very skilled, and soon, cute little fish-shaped purple sweet potato cakes and round chicken catnip balls appeared on the tray.
She placed the cookies into a small dehydrator prepared next to her, explaining that the dried cookies would be prepared in advance for the official event. Guests would mainly participate in the shaping process and could take their creations home as souvenirs.
If guests are willing to wait, they will be provided with a place to rest temporarily and their clothes will be dried as quickly as possible.
"It's important to note that all ingredients must be safe for pets to eat, and treats should be given in moderation each time. We will ask our guests in advance if their pets have any specific allergies," Shi Wan added.
Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li immediately tried it out and quickly mastered the trick. They even figured out the fun of pressing out different shapes with molds.
Su Qing was holding a golden gradient rice cake. After smelling the aroma, it peeked out from her arms, eager to try it.
While helping to maintain order, Chen Xi assessed the situation, saying, "The worktable is at a suitable height, so children can participate. The tools have rounded edges for safety, and the ingredients are clearly packaged to avoid cross-contamination. However, I suggest adding more prominent signs reminding people to wash and disinfect their hands."
After the final rehearsal, everyone moved to the rest area, enjoying the refreshing lemonade prepared by Aunt Zhang while exchanging their thoughts.
Xiao Zhang spoke first, "The check-in process was very smooth. Miss Isabella's explanation was very necessary and helped to avoid many risks in advance."
Su Qing showed her notes, "I have seventeen detailed suggestions here, including adding sunshades to the waiting area, preparing some emergency pet comfort items, and adding non-slip mats to the DIY area, etc."
Chen Xi pulled up the floor plan she had marked. "The flow of movement is basically reasonable, but I suggest adding a temporary barrier between the snack DIY area and the free interaction area to prevent excited pets from bumping into the worktable. In addition, the maximum number of people allowed in each area needs to be clearly defined. Finally, here's a suggestion that's not included in the rehearsal: the parking lot route signs need to be clearer."
Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li praised the DIY process, saying, "The steps are simple, the materials are healthy, and the finished product looks beautiful and shows thoughtfulness. Our guests will definitely love it!"
Isabella smiled and said, "The cats were very well-behaved during the explanations and the activities, which shows that the environment and process design are comfortable. During the formal event, we will appropriately group the guests according to the pets' personalities and assign different guides."
Shi Wan listened attentively to each piece of feedback, feeling both touched and reassured.
“Thank you for your feedback,” she concluded. “All suggestions will be incorporated into our improvement plan. Our goal is to make this place not just an event venue, but a place where all life, whether two-legged or four-legged, can feel safe, happy, and respected.”
The rehearsal concluded in a positive and pragmatic atmosphere.
Everyone divided the tasks to tidy up the venue, and left with a sense of accomplishment and confidence in the success of the event.
Shi Wan checked the electrical switches one last time and locked the door.
Tangyuan clung tightly to her leg as she walked home, looking up at her every few steps and meowing twice, as if it had something to say.
Shi Wan picked him up, pulled him close, and whispered, "What's wrong, Tangyuan?"
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