Chapter 9

What is the significance of the existence of a zoo?

One of the significances is to help people understand animals, thereby love and respect them, and in turn, pay attention to and protect nature.

This unexpected incident inspired Fangye. He stroked his chin and added a plan on the spot: "Lanli, go register a live streaming account on Dousha!"

"Eh? Does the zookeeper plan to live stream?"

"Exactly, the name will be 'Linhai Zoo,' and you will be responsible for filming."

Fangye planned to live stream some of the animals' daily activities, showcasing their charm while also promoting his zoo to gain popularity, achieving two goals at once.

While Lanli was registering the live streaming account, he forwarded a Weibo post:

"Hello everyone, I am the zookeeper of Linhai Zoo and one of the main characters in these photos! The other main character is Jiaojiao, the most popular and beloved Northeast Tiger in our zoo!

I am very grateful for the netizens' concern for me and our zoo. I also welcome everyone to visit our Dousha live streaming room 'Linhai Zoo.' If you have any questions, feel free to ask during the live stream!"

Lanli, a bit excited, said, "Zookeeper, the account is registered, and we can start streaming! What should we stream today?"

"Let's have dinner first, get prepared, and start at 8 PM." Fangye's lips curled into a mischievous smile, "Change the room title to 'Watch the Zookeeper Clean the Tiger's Cage.'"

Lanli was a bit worried, "Eh, will anyone watch this?"

"Don't worry." Fangye was full of confidence.

If netizens are curious about how to clean a tiger's cage and click in, they might find the content different from what they imagined!

...

8:10 PM.

In the empty live streaming room, there were already 5 netizens waiting!

Clearly, they had seen the Weibo post.

Fangye had mentioned the new requirements for writing animal diaries at the morning meeting, which delayed him a bit.

But it wasn't a big problem.

When Lanli changed the room title to "Watch the Zookeeper Clean the Tiger's Cage," 3 more netizens entered the live streaming room!

The simple and plain title had a strange appeal.

The key, of course, was the word "tiger."

Fangye, dressed in a blue work uniform, appeared on camera, smiling and waving, "Hello, hello, can everyone see me? I am Fangye, the zookeeper of Linhai Zoo!"

Sparse comments started to appear.

"Hey, the zookeeper is here!"

"I can see!"

"Wow, it's really him!"

"Good morning, Zookeeper!"

"Linhai Zoo, is it in LH City? I work in LH City, how come I didn't know about it."

Fangye had his own phone open to the live streaming room to see the comments.

He replied, "Yes, it's in LH City! Our zoo is in the suburbs, in a remote location, and there aren't many animals to see, so there are few visitors, and it's naturally unknown! Actually, many parents who bring their children here only find out about Linhai Zoo through online searches, haha!"

He walked ahead, and Lanli followed closely behind, filming.

Someone noticed the iron bucket and broom in his hand, "Are you going to clean the cage?"

"Haven't you seen the title?"

"Is this the tiger's cage where the photos were taken yesterday, the Northeast Tiger named Jiaojiao?"

The netizens who entered the live streaming room later were a bit confused, "What photos?"

"The one where the zookeeper is hugging the tiger, you don't know?"

"Shocking, there's such a thing?"

Looking at Fangye, their eyes were different.

What a tough guy.

They arrived at the tiger's cage!

Jiaojiao was lying on the other side of the cage. When she saw Fangye, she immediately stood up and slowly walked over.

She stopped at the iron gate, raised her head, and squinted her eyes, still a bit sleepy.

At this distance, it couldn't be any closer. Just separated by a fence, her figure was clearly visible.

Seeing Lanli holding the phone to film, Jiaojiao tilted her head, her amber, gentle tiger eyes examining the camera, seemingly puzzled about what was happening.

The netizens were instantly excited!

"Ah, I love tigers the most!"

"Wow, so big and fierce!"

"This is more interesting than watching those beauty streamers!"

Jiaojiao glanced at the phone a couple of times, then no longer paid attention, lowering her head to sniff Fangye's ankles, seemingly trying to identify his scent.

She seemed to be in a good mood!

Fangye first assessed based on his feelings, then quietly activated the Observation Eye.

A virtual panel appeared above Jiaojiao's head.

【

Northeast Tiger: Jiaojiao

Age: 3 years

Mood: Happy

】

Jiaojiao took another step forward but couldn't reach Fangye, and she let out a low growl from her throat.

She pressed herself against the fence, squinting her eyes, rubbing against it like a tree, looking very cute.

"Wow, why did she suddenly growl?"

"God! Is it just me, or does it feel like she's being affectionate?"

"Not just me? When my cat wants to play, it rubs against my legs like this!"

"Haha, after all, tigers are felines! Just a bit bigger."

"It seems the tiger really likes the zookeeper!"

"This is Jiaojiao!" Fangye turned to introduce her to the netizens, smiling, "I'm sure everyone is curious about how we clean the tiger's cage, right?"

He fumbled at his waist, pulled out a jingling keychain, and then opened the lock and pulled the iron bolt with great ease.

The iron gate opened a gap, and Jiaojiao immediately pushed her way out, quickly sticking out half her head.

The netizens were stunned for a moment: "!!!!???"

"Uh-oh!"

"Mom!"

"Run, the tiger is coming out!"

Lanli's hand trembled, almost dropping the phone, and he let out a weak, mosquito-like scream: "Oh no~"

A big crisis! (ノ*。0Д0)o゜

The usual process for cleaning the cage wasn't like this!

"Jiaojiao, good girl, let me in!"

Fangye was calm, holding the door to keep the gap from getting wider, and he poked Jiaojiao with the iron bucket: "Hey, hey! Don't push out!"

Jiaojiao, poked a couple of times, was a bit annoyed, shook her head, turned around, and let the gap open.

Actually, she just wanted to nuzzle into Fangye's arms, not to get out.

Fangye took the opportunity to slip into the cage sideways, quickly closing the iron bolt behind him.

The netizens finally reacted, excitedly sending comments!

"Damn, I was so scared just now! My heart almost stopped!"

"Funny to say, the camera was so close, when I saw the tiger about to come out, my body instinctively leaned back..."

"If it had come out, it would have been a big problem."

"Is this how the zookeepers usually clean the tiger's cage? I admire and respect them!"

"Laughing, the person above is mistaken! Usually, when cleaning the cage or feeding such fierce animals, the person and the animal are separated to ensure absolute safety! Otherwise, how many zookeepers would be enough?"

"Why does the zookeeper dare to go in directly?"

"Because... he's a tough guy!"