Chapter 2607: Magical Creatures in the Zoo 14

The brother duo of Grey Wolf Grey Blade and Purple Marten Flash Shadow settled into Zhenyang Zoo at a speed that surprised everyone.

It took only a short week from being sent over from the large zoo in the neighboring city to fully adapting to the new environment.

Their astonishing adaptability and tame demeanor made Jiang, the Forestry Bureau director who initially coordinated this, and Wei, the director of the neighboring zoo who harbored some ulterior motives, find it unbelievable, even suspicious.

They discussed it and decided to come in person to inspect, to see what miraculous method this Zhenyang Zoo had used.

Bai Ren Dong wasn't deaf to the probing tone in their words, both explicit and implicit; they merely suspected he had used improper means to tame these two notoriously difficult animals.

But regarding their visit request, Bai Ren Dong was actually willing inside, thinking that to run a zoo well one cannot stay behind closed doors; more communication and learning are needed.

Even though the animals in his zoo were indeed unusually smart, it didn't prevent him from presenting a positive, regulated zoo image to the outside.

However, since it was a leadership inspection, dealing with formalities and pleasantries was unavoidable.

Early in the morning, the inspection convoy arrived.

Bai Ren Dong saw from afar and gently smiled at Qiao Mai, who had been stopped by Director Jiang just for a passing question: 'Go have breakfast at the cafeteria first; I'll handle the reception.'

Qiao Mai felt as if pardoned, nodded gratefully, was about to slip away, but saw Bai Ren Dong already coming forward calmly.

He wore a light gray casual shirt today, with a dark blue work vest printed with the zoo logo over it; he was slim and upright, clean and gentle, yet his brows and eyes held a bit more composure than usual.

"Director Wei, Director Jiang, and all the colleagues from the Forestry Bureau, good morning."

Bai Ren Dong's clear, pleasant voice said: "Since you're mainly here to see the grey wolf and purple marten, and the grounds are large, let's take the sightseeing car first to save time."

Director Jiang, who had wanted to first put on airs and give a few pointers, was stopped by this remark and couldn't say more, so he could only follow Bai Ren Dong onto the electric sightseeing car.

Qiao Mai watched as Director Bai, with just a few words, took control of the situation, leading the group toward the wolf enclosure, secretly admiring him.

She recalled chatting a few days earlier with a classmate interning at another well-known zoo, complaining to her friend that their director only cared about superficialities, ordered lower-level staff around, and showed no consideration.

By comparison, although Zhenyang Zoo isn't famous, its animals are all spirited and adorable, and Director Bai Ren Dong is good-tempered and unpretentious, able to handle demanding leaders and peers flawlessly……

Really came to the right place!

She patted her face, hurriedly trotted to the cafeteria, still thinking she needed to finish eating quickly to prepare the morning goat milk and meat mash for the little lion.

Over at the wolf enclosure, they had already received the pigeons' signal.

Two pigeons on duty, wings fluttering, flew all the way alongside the sightseeing car, landing on the highest branch of the wolf enclosure, and gave a rapid series of coos to the parrot preening its feathers.

Old Da's tiny eyes, as big as mung beans, lit up; he immediately swooped down, steadily perching on the dozing Grey Wolf Grey Blade's big head, and raising his voice began to relay important information.

"The leaders are here! The leaders are here! The boss and his wife also brought them over!"

Just yesterday, the boss lion Xiao Bai Lion had earnestly instructed the two brothers to behave obediently, forcing them to perk up.

The grey wolf licked his sharp claws, saying, "As long as the leaders are satisfied, we can stay here, and the boss and his wife will keep giving us extra meals!"

Old Da flapped his wings, "Extra meals! Leaders satisfied! Old Da also wants extra meals!"

Hearing this, the purple marten basking on a stone sprang up, dashed to the small pool inside the grounds, and began fussing over the clear water.

It dipped its two little paws in water, carefully rubbing its cheeks and the fur around its ears, striving to look softer, cuter, and harmless.

For a long-term meal ticket!

Flash Shadow was busy beautifying herself, yet still muttered a greeting to her older brother: "Come over, let's style a super handsome look!"

The grey wolf was a bit ticklish; the purple marten's agile little paws scratched his face and neck, making him involuntarily hehehe wolf‑howl, twist and turn, his long tail unconsciously sweeping back and forth, nearly sweeping the busy Flash Shadow into the pool.

Flash Shadow, while narrowly dodging her older brother's uncontrollable tail, persisted in completing her image‑design work.

At that moment, Old Da saw the sightseeing car arrive at the wolf enclosure gate and flew back to the branch.

He bore the important task of later reporting the on‑scene situation to the boss and the other companions!

Especially the golden python that spends all day sleeping in the snake house yet is more curious than anyone—each time it relies on Old Da to obtain outside information.

Keeper Amu stepped forward and used a key to open the outer fence gate of the wolf enclosure.

Thanks to the superb natural environment at the foot of Mount Zhenyang, Bai Ren Dong, when planning and remodeling each animal habitat, tried as much as possible to simulate their original ecological environment.

The wolf enclosure in particular received considerable thought, simulating a small woodland, rocky area, clear water source, and open grassland, making the environment quite good.

Even Director Wei, who had come with a somewhat critical mindset, couldn't help but flash a hint of envy upon seeing the wolf enclosure's environment.

But thinking of his own zoo's huge visitor flow and abundant income, he regained a sense of superiority.

He looked at the door leading into the inner activity area of the wolf enclosure and questioned, "Director Bai, do you intend to let us just go in like this?"

Director Jiang also jumped in shock, standing frozen at the doorway, not daring to step inside: "No joke! There's an adult grey wolf in there—it's too dangerous."

Bai Ren Dong remained calm: "Standing in the observation corridor lets you see clearly enough; Amu will go in and have them cooperate with a routine check, so you all can see the real situation from outside."

Saying this, he nodded at Amu.

Amu understood, opened the inner door and went inside.

To everyone's surprise, the grey wolf and purple marten inside, upon seeing him, showed no aggression and, as if seeing familiar companions, willingly came over.

Even without Amu issuing any command, they cooperatively began to display their training results.

Following Amu's gestures, the grey wolf skillfully sat, lay down, lifted his paw, and even opened his mouth for Amu to check his teeth, emitting a gentle purr from his throat.

Unbeknownst to them, both the wolf and the person were a little afraid.

The wolf feared losing control and biting; the person feared the wolf losing control.

But thinking of the lion Xiao Bai Lion, the grey wolf, in a human‑like way, made eye contact with Amu and continued the inspection.

The purple marten nimbly jumped onto the climbing frame made of branches, performed a graceful swing, then lightly landed on Amu's outstretched arm, tapped his arm with its tiny paws; its black‑bean‑like eyes flashed with clever light, and it squeaked.

"Remember to give the keeper extra feed!"

Director Jiang and Director Wei, while reviewing the detailed health report prepared in advance by Amu and issued by veterinarian Su Xiao, which showed the two animals in excellent physical condition and stable mood, stared wide‑eyed at the wolf and marten's tame display inside, hardly able to believe it.

This is truly the same purple‑grey duo that used to cause havoc over there, so fierce that even experienced keepers dared not approach them!

In broad daylight, it's practically seeing ghosts!

On the contrary, the few young Forestry Bureau colleagues following behind them watched with relish, couldn't help but secretly snap photos on their phones, and whispered, "This is raised too well, huh!"

Bai Ren Dong accompanied them, standing for a while; what needed to be shown was shown, what needed to be explained was explained, and the report was also handed over.

He raised his wrist, glanced at the time, and thought it was almost time for Xiao Bai Yu to wake up from her usual sleep.

Director Wei had prepared a bellyful of experience sharing and technical guidance before arriving, but now he couldn't utter a word, his face burning hot; in the end he could only manage a few dry compliments before slinking away to take his leave.

On the contrary, Director Jiang's attitude became much more serious.

He deliberately left his personal business card, speaking sincerely to Bai Rongdong: "Director Bai, it's clear that you genuinely care for these animals; they are doing well here. If we discover any animals needing rescue and placement in the future, we will prioritize considering your Zhenyang Zoo."

This was undoubtedly an unexpected delight; Bai Rongdong smiled as he accepted the card and thanked him sincerely.

After the inspection convoy finally departed, Tao Ge on the branch immediately flapped his wings and cheered.

"Satisfied! Extra meal! Extra meal!"

The gray wolf in the enclosure also excitedly raised its head and let out a long howl: "Ooo—"