Chapter 393 - 215: The Great National Day Operation
Chapter 393: Chapter 215: The Great National Day Operation
September 30th, the day before the National Day holiday.
The Donghua Wildlife Park was closed for the day.
At nine in the morning, all mid-level managers and above, key zookeepers, technicians, and security chiefs from the Zoo were gathered in the large conference room on the third floor of the administration building.
The long, oval table was packed, and the air was filled with the aroma of tea and the faint rustling of paper.
Huang Zhongmu sat at the head of the table with a thick document spread open before him. His gaze, sharp behind his glasses, swept over everyone present.
"The seven-day National Day holiday is a major test for our Zoo."
His voice wasn’t loud, but it was clear and powerful, carrying through the microphone to every corner of the conference room.
"Last year during the National Day holiday, our average daily visitor count surpassed thirty thousand, with the peak day approaching forty thousand. This year’s forecast is even higher. Safety is the top priority! We absolutely cannot afford any slip-ups!"
Jiang Kai, He Ling, Zhao Dalong, and the other department heads sat ramrod straight, occasionally jotting down key points with their pens.
The zookeepers and technicians were also focused, not daring to show the slightest hint of inattentiveness.
Yang Qi was seated in a corner near the door.
He had a notebook open in front of him and a pen in his hand, looking just as serious and attentive as everyone else.
But only he knew that he had devoted most of his focus to the system’s lottery interface in his mind.
"All departments must strictly adhere to the duty roster. All positions, especially in crowded areas and the carnivore enclosures, must have two people on duty at all times! You must be prepared to handle any emergencies!"
Huang Zhongmu’s voice echoed in his ears.
A thought flickered in Yang Qi’s mind.
’Draw.’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Low-Grade Qi Condensing Pill]
’Not bad. A necessity for my cultivation.’
Yang Qi’s expression remained unchanged as he casually scribbled a few lines in his notebook, feigning to take notes.
"Logistical support must keep pace! We must ensure that catering, cleaning, and supplies are all sufficient! In any area where the visitor queue exceeds twenty minutes, implement the crowd diversion plan immediately!"
’Draw again!’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Three-tailed Spirit Fish]
’Now I can improve my Water Spiritual Root aptitude!’
The corners of Yang Qi’s mouth curved upward.
The Five Elements Spiritual Roots: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.
’I’ve already upgraded each of them once. Now that I have something for the Water Spiritual Root, I can upgrade all five attributes again!’
He composed himself.
He continued to listen to Huang Zhongmu’s speech, his pen idly drawing a few wavy lines in his notebook.
"Security forces must be positioned at the forefront!"
"Chief Zhao, your people must not only keep a close eye on the carnivore enclosures and crowded areas, but you also can’t let your guard down in the parking lot, at the entrances and exits, or in the rest areas! Prevent pickpocketing, disputes, and children getting lost!"
...
’Draw again!’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Low-grade Spirit Stone (Wood Attribute)]
’Got the Wood Spirit Stone.’
’I’d already collected the one hundred Wood Spirit Stones needed for the Hundred Trees Nourishing Body Array long ago.’
’My total stash of Wood Spirit Stones has now reached one hundred and twenty.’
’Draw again!’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Creation (Fertility) Pill x3]
Yang Qi’s eyes lit up.
’The Creation (Fertility) Pill!’
The power of this item had already been demonstrated on the leopards and black bears.
Its effects were immediate and overwhelmingly potent.
’I only had one left, and now I have three more.’
’With the one I already had, that makes four in total.’
"Not bad, not bad."
Yang Qi nodded in satisfaction.
’Draw again!’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Nourishing Essence Pill]
’Also good stuff.’
’One more time!’
[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Beast Spirit Pill]
’Beast Spirit Pills... the daily cultivation "rations" for my Guardian Beasts. Another necessity.’
...
The lottery draw was over.
At the same time, Huang Zhongmu’s speech was coming to an end.
"...In short, everyone! The seven-day National Day holiday is a critical time for us at the Donghua Zoo to showcase our image and serve the public. It will also be an uphill battle."
"I expect everyone to give it their all, fulfill their respective duties, and hold down the fort! Do you have the confidence?"
"Yes!"
Everyone in the conference room roared in unison.
Yang Qi shouted along with them, his voice blending seamlessly into the crowd.
"Good."
Huang Zhongmu closed his folder and swept his gaze across the room. "Department heads, gather your staff immediately after this. Convey the key points of this meeting and finalize your detailed plans! Meeting adjourned!"
With a SCRAPE of chairs, everyone rose, grabbed their notebooks, and began to file out, chatting in small groups.
Yang Qi also packed his things, preparing to leave.
"Xiao Yang, stay for a moment," Huang Zhongmu’s voice suddenly called out.
Jiang Kai, Mei Ying, and a few others who had already reached the door glanced back, gave Yang Qi a nod, and then left.
Yang Qi stopped in his tracks. He waited until nearly everyone had gone, leaving only him and Huang Zhongmu in the conference room, before turning back to the table.
"Director."
"Sit." Huang Zhongmu pointed to the chair opposite him and sat down as well. He removed his glasses and rubbed the bridge of his nose. A trace of exhaustion showed on his face, but his eyes remained sharp.
Yang Qi did as he was told, sitting down with his back straight in an attentive posture.
"Xiao Yang, during the seven-day holiday, I want you to put your other daily tasks on hold, aside from your regular morning feeding duties," Huang Zhongmu said, getting straight to the point.
Yang Qi felt a stir in his heart, having a vague idea of what was coming.
"Your main task will be to patrol."
Huang Zhongmu leaned forward slightly, his expression grave. "You’ll patrol the entire park. No fixed route, no fixed schedule. Your priority is to observe the emotional and behavioral changes in all the animals, especially those sensitive to noise or with a history of stress-related incidents."
He paused, his tone growing sterner. "A surge in visitors brings more than just crowd control issues. There’s also the noise, the smells, and even inappropriate feeding or deliberate startling of the animals. All of these things can trigger anxiety, agitation, and even aggression."