Weibo was full ofments, many from fortunate fans who had attended the zoo''s restructuring, posting photos from the event. Who would have thought that the kindly looking Huineng Monk was so popr with the youth, with many of the photos featuring fans posing with him, and in a few pictures with children, Huineng would be making scissor-hands gestures, smiling just like a Maneki-Neko.


    Just as Suming had previously spected, the average fan didn''t pay much attention to the restructuring of the zoo itself, but Huineng Monk''s appearance drew considerable attention. With des and criticisms abounding, Huineng was a controversial figure both in Yangchuan City and across the nation. His presence alone significantly boosted the zoo''s visitor numbers.


    Not only did Huineng support the zoo; Wang Jian She''s attendance also meant he was standing with the zoo. As the leader in charge of agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, it was entirely appropriate for Wang Jian She to attend the zoo''s restructuring. However, with so many rted city institutions, even if Wang Jian She could clone himself, he couldn''t be present at "celebrations" for each one. If Huineng''s presence served to attract civilian attention, Wang Jian She''s presence represented an official stance: despite its restructuring, the zoo remained a key concern for Yangchuan City.


    There was a reason why Wang Jian She was working so hard this time. First, he was in a good moodtely. Just like the hot gossip, it was almost certain that Mr. Sun was retiring, and Wang Jian She was set to take his ce. Second, Wang Hao''s matter was finally settled, a significant relief for him.


    Wang Hao, who had stakes in the boat tour business, switched to an Audi A4 after the year-end bonus. It wasn''t too expensive, just over three hundred thousand. In Suming''s opinion, you either stick with the same car or make a significant upgrade. For instance, if he were ever to rece his Wrangler, it would need to be worth upwards of a million; otherwise, it was pointless. As for Wang Hao, he was just showing off. Upgrading from a two-hundred-thousand car to one worth three hundred thousand was, apart from a more intimidating brand, no substantial change.


    Nheless, it was fitting for Wang Hao, who was now a leader of an independentpany, in charge of the zoo''s boat tours, fish riding, and the Fox Home project, with an annual ie of several million. Driving an Audi was in line with his status.


    Wang Hao switching to an Audi was most likely rted to Peng Xue as well. There''s aplete change in confidence whenparing seducing girls with a Ford Kuga to doing it in an Audi.@@novelbin@@


    Everything seemed to be going well. But when some people are happy, there are bound to be others who are not.


    Ren Chen was one of those not so happy. After being bitten by Er Gouzi that evening, he endured the pain and drove to the hospital. On the way, he had a minor ident, crashing his Maserati into a roadside telephone pole, breaking the bumper.


    There''s truth to the saying "you get what you pay for." Despite such a violent crash, Ren Chen ended up with nothing more than scrapes. His habit of wearing a seatbelt, developed from years of driving sports cars and asional racing, was a significant reason why he wasn''t seriously injured.


    After the car ident, he no longer had to drive himself to the hospital. Instead, he dialed for an ambnce and was directly taken to the hospital for treatment.


    The injury caused by the bee sting on his face healed in a few days, and the repairs for the Maserati cost him several hundred thousand yuan, which didn''t worry him much in terms of finances. However, a series of unfortunate events—missing Nangong, followed by a bee sting, then a car crash—left him feeling incredibly unlucky.


    If it were an ordinary person, they might think these weren''t matters of luck but rather a string of cause and effect: chasing after Nangong Yan, buying an intensely fragrant flower, driving with the windows down in the cold to show off, which attracted the bees. His face swelled up like a pig''s head, yet he still insisted on driving to the hospital, leading to the ident. However, wealthy individuals like Ren Chen tend to be superstitious, believing in feng shui and fortune.


    "Go to Fox Home? Are you joking?"


    In a high-end private clubhouse on the outskirts of Yangchuan City, former hotshot TV anchor Yang Meng put down her ss of red wine. She touched her heavily eyeshadowed eyelids and looked at Ren Chen sitting opposite her with an incredulous gaze.


    During thest ''hormone storm,'' Yang Meng was criticized for letting her personal emotions affect her reporting, which did not align with the standards of a journalist. Following the advice of the deputy station manager, she had to take some time off and temporarily leave the screen until things blew over.


    As she had feared, although the hormone scandal passed without dragging her into it, when she returned to the station, her job had been taken over by a neer. She, the former star anchor, could only do behind-the-scenes work now, asionally making ''friendly appearances'' in some minor shows just to maintain the minimum on-screen presence. It was difficult for her to find fame again, and she could barely keep viewers remembering who she was.


    Yang Meng and Ren Chen had known each other for a while. Ren Chen''s family had advertising ties with the TV station, and he never missed a chance with a beautiful girl; whereas Yang Meng had advertising quotas to meet and wasn''t exactly virtuous herself. They hit it off not long after meeting and had rolled around in the sheets a few times.


    However, Ren Chen had a peculiar personality and quickly lost interest in any beautiful woman he got his hands on. Their secret affair didn''tst long before they reverted to a rtionship of casual friends.


    Surprisingly, they got along even better as friends than as lovers. They had a great time together. Ren Chen would sometimes take care of Yang Meng regarding advertising deals, and asionally she would introduce him to aspiring models, showgirls, and the like looking to make a name for themselves.


    When Yang Meng heard about Ren Chen''s minor car ident, she naturally wanted to visit him. Ren Chen wasn''t severely injured, and after the swelling on his face subsided slightly, he invited Yang Meng to the clubhouse for a meal.


    Upon hearing Ren Chen suggest visiting Fox Home, Yang Meng looked at him with surprise.


    "What''s wrong? I''ve seen the video, Fox Home seems quite interesting," said Ren Chen with a light smile. But he didn''t tell Yang Meng the truth.


    With his current status, how could he possibly be interested in a group of little foxes? A bunch of morously bewitching vixens, perhaps. The reason he wanted to visit Fox Home was that he had heard Nangong Yan liked animals and often appeared at the zoo.


    "It''s not about whether it''s fun or not," Yang Meng teased, deliberately keeping him in suspense. Narrowing her eyes, she spoke in a flirtatious manner, "Others may go, but you are the only exception! You can''t!"


    "Why not?" Ren Chen was even more puzzled.


    "Aren''t you chasing after that Nangong Yan girl?" said Yang Meng.


    "Right! What does she have to do with the foxes?" Ren Chen thought Yang Meng had figured out the real situation, but he kept hisposure, maybe Yang Meng had more information.


    However, Yang Meng simply refused to continue, lifting her wine ss to take a delicate sip. She then tossed her long hair back and turned to look outside the window, embodying the image of tranquility.


    Ren Chen, with plenty of experience flirting among women, saw through Yang Meng''s green tea, bitchy facade and knew what she was getting at.


    He got up and sat next to Yang Meng, taking her slender wrist into his hand. He looked at thedy''s watch on her wrist and chuckled, "Such a beautiful wrist shouldn''t be wearing a cheap watch worth just a few thousand. I saw a Vacheron Constantin that wasn''t badst time. Let''s have a look after dinner, and if you like it, I''ll buy it for you."


    Only then did Yang Meng shift her gaze from the window back to him. She lightly punched him in a half-serious, half-joking manner and said reproachfully, "You scoundrel, always chasing after the new and getting tired of the old."


    "Haha, you''ve got that wrong. I like new things, but I don''t tire of the old," Ren Chen leaned in and gave Yang Meng a kiss on the cheek, "Tell me, what''s really going on?"


    Yang Meng said somberly, "Nangong Yan has a boyfriend, did you know?" Your journey continues on empire


    The reaction to this statement would differ greatly between a nobody and a rich guy. Ren Chen was not the least bit surprised; instead, he shrugged indifferently, "It would be weird for such a beautiful woman not to have a boyfriend. But what does it have to do with me? I''ll just win her over, could her boyfriend be handsomer or richer than me?"


    "He definitely isn''t richer than you, but," Yang Meng sneered, "her boyfriend is currently the deputy manager of the zoo. Going to see the foxes would be like sending money to her boyfriend''s establishment, wouldn''t it?"


    After speaking, she seemed intent on stirring up trouble, coaxing him, "When did you be so kind-hearted? If Nangong Yan gets married in the future, are you also nning to send a red packet to congratte her?"


    Yang Meng and Nangong Yan were both leadingdies at the television station. Even though they were not responsible for the same program, they were inherentlypetitive. Nangong Yan was younger and prettier and had risen quickly recently, which posed a significant threat to Yang Meng. During the hormone incident, Yang Meng had a dismal end, while Nangong Yan took the opportunity to make a small appearance, which grated on Yang Meng''s nerves.


    In fact, among the many young and pretty women at the television station, Yang Meng took a particr dislike to Nangong Yan, and there was a reason for that. Yang Meng was the type of woman willing to do anything for advancement, while Nangong Yan was the opposite, maintaining her principles and limits. The two were simply not cut from the same cloth, each looking down on the other.


    The provocative tone in Yang Meng''s words was too strong. Ren Chen might be young, but he had plenty of social experience and could not fail to hear what she was implying. He merely smiled faintly and said, "Then what do you think I should do? Should I attack her boyfriend?"


    If Yang Meng had a choice, of course, she would want to ruin Nangong Yan, preferably so she could never appear on television again and exit the industry entirely. But clearly, Ren Chen was not going to do that; as for dealing with Nangong Yan''s boyfriend, that would be even less beneficial for Yang Meng.


    "So you see, you don''t need to use reverse psychology on me," Ren Chen spoke with full confidence, "I''m not new to courting women. With the right technique, there''s no corner that can''t be dug."


    Seeing Ren Chen''s confidence as if there wasn''t a woman on earth he couldn''t conquer, Yang Meng''s curiosity was piqued, and she asked, "So, what''s your n?"


    "You''re a woman, don''t you understand?" Ren Chen''s mouth curved into a slightly devilish smile, "Confronting her boyfriend would only antagonize her. Even if I ruined her boyfriend, she wouldn''t fall for me, but rather despise me more. Besides, I''m just rtively wealthy, not a national leader. The zoo and my business don''t intersect, so how could I ruin anyone I choose. The key issue is to win Nangong Yan''s favor herself."