Steve has two big snakes, a fat house, and a tyrannosaurus, but at least they are not the crazy type. Plus, with two big bosses in charge, Wu Huan relaxes a lot.
Knowing that Steve's only guest was Feng Yi, Wu Huan was not in a hurry to leave. He was bored when he went back because there were still people to talk to here.
After looking around, Wu Huan asked Steve:
"Hey, where is your assistant?"
Steve came to Yangcheng and hired two new assistants. He has a lot of work here and needs more manpower to assist.
And there are two more big snakes here, so we need help even more.
It's not that I'm worried about some unexpected situations, such as a scary situation like "only a mobile phone is left at the scene."
Taking care of two such big snakes would be too much for Steve alone.
He has many assistants, and the other assistants have other tasks and are not in Yangcheng, so he hired two new assistants to deal with Yangcheng's work affairs.
Most of the things like cleaning the small flower house and the pond are done by Steve himself, and he doesn't trust others to take care of it. Of course he takes care of it himself.
The rest of the work can be done by an assistant, who also has to prepare food for the two big snakes from time to time, such as piglets and rabbits.
Another assistant handles online affairs and many chores in life.
"They went out to buy things, and it was almost time to come back," Steve said.
When Feng Yi entered the house, he had already smelled the scent of three other people. Two of them should be the new assistants he called, and the remaining one was a helper hired to cook, leaving more smell in the kitchen.
"Oh, I'm back." Steve heard the movement in the garage.
After a while, the two assistants had entered the house through the front door, placed the purchased items, and came to the backyard.
The two assistants are about the same age as Feng Yi, and both are young. One is slightly thinner, and the other is stronger.
The thin one was a little reserved. When he saw Feng Yi and Wu Huan, he politely greeted them and then stayed aside quietly without saying much.
The other, stronger assistant was more enthusiastic and talked and laughed more casually and naturally.
Wu Huan's eyes swept back and forth between the two assistants.
He had been here before, and he had never met Steve's two assistants. He rarely came to Steve's door for a date with him for drinks. For work-related matters, when Steve was busy, the assistant named Du Come and get in touch.
"Which one of you is Xiao Du?" Wu Huan asked.
He and Steve were both forty years old, and to those in their twenties, they were uncles. It was okay to call the assistant named Du "Xiao Du".
The thinner young man raised his hand, his face slightly red, "Wu...Hello, Brother Wu...I'm Xiao Du!"
His tone was slightly awkward, stiff and stumbling.
Wu Huan looked at him quietly for a moment, and when Xiao Du began to sweat on his forehead, he said, "Is this the Xiao Du who usually contacts me online?"
"……it's me."
"The feeling you give me is different from the one online."
"Aha, I'm just...a little...socially anxious."
The smile on Assistant Du's face was forced.
Steve said: "Okay, don't embarrass him, Xiao Du still has a job."
After Assistant Du left, Steve continued, "He has some communication difficulties in this area, but most of the work assigned to him is online, and he handles it very well."
Wu Huan said: "I'm not questioning his ability to work, I just think... the gap is too big! When chatting with him online, I thought he was a very lively young man who can sharply criticize people, be coquettish and cute, and can be kind when necessary.
He's so shameless and so good at talking!"
Steve: "You have to know that some people are as fierce as tigers in trolling people online, but in real life they are social terror."
If you ask Assistant Du to go out and face other people or groups of people and want to communicate neatly, it won't work! Absolutely not!
But if you give him a keyboard, he can chat for three days and three nights!
"This is not considered social terrorism, it should be a lifestyle he chooses." Steve said, "As long as the work assigned to him can be completed successfully, it doesn't matter which lifestyle he chooses."
After hearing this, Wu Huan nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. From now on, I will contact him. If I can communicate via text, I won't make phone calls."
"You can also send a voice message and he will reply with a text message."
"Tsk, I sent a series of voice messages before, but he still responded with texts. I thought he was showing respect in the workplace, and then I mostly responded with texts. I didn't expect this to be the reason."
Wu Huan doesn't pay much attention to acquaintances, he just does whatever is convenient for him.
Seeing that Steve was still staring at him with a frown, Wu Huan asked: "What's wrong?"
Steve: "Are you free?"
"It's my day off today. I originally wanted to ask you out for a drink, but you're not free. Are you going to discuss something that's not convenient for others to know?" If that's the case, Wu Huan stood up and planned to leave.
"Actually, it has something to do with you." Steve said.
Wu Huan's raised buttocks fell back to the chair.
"What's the matter? Tell me!"
Steve took out his mobile phone, flipped through the video, and handed it to Feng Yi: "Have you watched this variety show?"
Wu Huan stretched his neck to look.
"Oh, "TA&It" is about people and animals, or people and plants. It's not as popular as the popular ones, but it's okay. I'm one of the sponsors, and I'm their financier dad hehehe!"
Feng Yi looked at the introduction to this variety show on his mobile phone. It was a program on a provincial local TV. The last episode was about idol stars and succulents, the last episode was about old artists and parrots, and the upcoming episode is about new Internet celebrities.
and the country bully Big White Goose.
Wu Huan already knew what Steve meant, and looked at Feng Yi with stern eyes, "The next issue will be Steve and his cuties. They also wanted to come over to this house to shoot a few scenes, but unfortunately Steve refused."
Steve said: "We have just moved to a strange place, and Nini and Magic Dragon are not used to it yet. I don't want the show crew to come in and disturb them."
Wu Huan ignored Steve and continued to look at Feng Yi, "Feng Yi, do you want to join? The invitation fee is at least this amount."
Wu Huan gestured with his fingers.
With Feng Yi's current popularity online, the invitation fee will not be lower than Steve's.
However, Feng Yi did not lack the money.
The time spent participating in variety shows is better spent collecting venom.
Doesn’t venom need nutritional support?
How does he supplement his nutrition when he is in front of the camera all day or for several days?
With this time, he might as well go home, get some venom, and then have a good meal to replenish his nutrition.
Feng Yi handed the phone back to Steve, "What do you mean?"
Steve said: "I know, you said you don't want to enter the entertainment industry and are not interested in variety shows. However, this time I am personally inviting you to do me a favor."
Feng Yi didn't reply immediately, waiting for Steve's next words.
Steve continued: "This show mainly shoots daily work and life, and it does not require you to do anything in a certain place. I negotiated with them to send Nini and the dragon to the city zoo in a few days. There will be no other people except the two of them that day.
There is still a batch of big snakes to be transported. I will participate in the transportation, and the program team will also follow the filming. However, there are too many snakes, and I can't take care of them alone. If you are free, come and help.
"I'm not worried about Nini. She has a homely and lazy temperament. She generally doesn't care about others. As long as she ensures food and a suitable living environment, she can live well anywhere. But the magic dragon is different. She has a temper and a beautiful face.
The value is outstanding. The zoo intends to make it a hit, and the marketing plan has been prepared. I’m worried that the scene will be chaotic during the shooting, so please take care of it.”
Feng Yi asked: "Are you afraid that it will bite someone when it gets angry?"
"With this concern, you know, some people are more impulsive and take risks just to shoot videos," Steve said.
"You don't have to let the program team follow you," Feng Yi said.
"Allowing the program team to film will also make the zoo have some concerns. I plan to go into the breeding room to check in person and let the camera follow the filming. In this case, the zoo will definitely try its best to do it as perfect as possible for better marketing effects.
It’s not about cutting corners and having equipment break down from time to time.”
Obviously, Steve was dissatisfied with some of the zoo's practices.
"I don't trust them. In their eyes, Nini and the Demon Dragon are just commodities. I didn't agree to send them to the zoo from the beginning. It was the zoo that repeatedly assured them and signed an agreement with the research base.
At this point, I can’t help but disagree. My breeding license hasn’t been issued yet, and I can’t apply for adoption from the base,” Steve said regretfully.
"Private breeding is not allowed, what license did you apply for?" Feng Yi was curious.
"Start a reptile conservation organization."
"This review is very strict."
"Yes, but based on my qualifications and achievements, I am already qualified. The application has been submitted long ago, but it is still being reviewed. The Joint Insurance Bureau has given it more consideration."
"People from the Joint Security Bureau blocked you?" Feng Yi was surprised.
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Steve scratched his head worriedly and explained: "You know how the Black Golden Boy came to be, right?"
Feng Yi nodded, "I've heard a little bit about it. It's caused by mixing genes through artificial means, and it's not a natural occurrence."
Steve: "By superimposing the 'Golden Boy' mutated gene, as well as 'Donut' and other genes to increase the concentration of melanin, the ultimate black and colorful effect of Black Golden Boy appeared. And the United Nations Security Bureau
More attention is paid to naturally occurring wild populations rather than strains bred with artificially mixed genes.
"I also disapprove of the wanton mixing of genes, especially those that fix pathological characteristics through artificial means. The new strains formed in this way are not very competitive in the wild and are just for looks.
"But she is not wrong. The magic dragon was seized by the Joint Security Bureau during an investigation of illegal breeding institutions after the abnormal climate period. It has been kept at the research base. I visit her every year and she is doing well there.
. But I feel uneasy about moving to the zoo. I made an agreement with the research center to adopt her after my permit is obtained! She won’t like the atmosphere of the zoo!”
Feng Yi understood what Steve was thinking, "You applied to establish a private protection agency in Yangcheng?"
Steve: "Yes, otherwise I wouldn't have bought such a big house here directly."
Feng Yi asked again: "Where is the address? Is there anyone you like?"
Steve: "I'm interested in a piece of land near Xiaofengshan. There is a factory there that I want to move to."
Feng Yi: "..."
Xiaofengshan is really going to become a snake nest!
"I want to build a private collection. The place has been chosen, and it is also near Xiaofeng Mountain." Feng Yi said.
Steve's eyes lit up and he said excitedly: "A snake collection? A living kind?!"
"Just a collection of models."
"Oh." Steve lost interest, but still asked, "What are you going to collect? How big are they?"
Feng Yi said: "1:1 model. In terms of types, I have made models of all the ones I have caught and encountered. Small ones include blind snakes, hognose snakes, bungar snakes, large ones include anacondas, Burmese snakes, etc.
Pythons, reticulated pythons and the like, including the giant mixed-breed python from Florida. There’s also a Titan anaconda.”
Wu Huan was holding a cup of watermelon juice and was so excited that he almost spit out a mouthful of juice.
When he heard Feng Yi talking about the model collection hall just now, he thought it was just about the same size as a brick-and-mortar store selling models on the street, but as soon as the "Titan Anaconda" came out, he knew that the place was not small!
How big is a Titan Boa?
Regardless of whether it is coiled or horizontal, it cannot be accommodated in a small space!
Wu Huan had seen various speculations about Feng Yi's situation on the Internet before, but based on what he saw today with his own eyes, he was convinced that those who said that Feng Yi was "frustrated and only created a persona online" were a big mistake.
So wrong!
When he mentioned the invitation price for that variety show earlier, Feng Yi's reaction was very dull, or in other words, he had no reaction at all. He was not pretending.
Now Feng Yi is talking about building a collection hall and buying the land. Does this look like a frustrated person?
This guy may not be short of money!
In this way, if he wants to cooperate with Feng Yi, the way of attracting people with money will not work.
You are not afraid that the internet celebrity will be short of money, but you are afraid that he has more money than you!
Oh, hey, my spokesperson!
When can the negotiation be concluded?
Wu Huan sighed helplessly.
However, none of the other two people present paid attention to his rich inner drama.
Steve continued to tell Feng Yi about his plan.
Steve had not founded this kind of organization before, and even if he applied, he would not be approved because he did not have the qualifications and did not have enough achievements to get the approval of the Federal Insurance Bureau. Secondly, Steve used to travel around every year, so he definitely didn’t put much thought into the organization.
.
Now that Steve is getting older, he is not as energetic as he was when he was young, and he is not as busy as before. Since he wants to set up such an organization, the Federal Insurance Bureau will give it careful consideration.
"I'll work with them for a while. When the permit is obtained, we can start construction. I'm optimistic about the construction company, and the design drawings are being produced. I'm personally involved in the design. It won't be long before they have a new one.
Safe home!”
As he spoke, Steve's expression gradually became dreamy.
Being surrounded by snakes would be a nightmare for others, but for Steve, it was a dream come true!
Feng Yi: "..."
Wu Huan: "..."
Feng Yi coughed lightly, reminding Steve to wake up from his sweet dream.
"Let's continue talking about the variety show. Steve, what you mean is that I don't need to formally participate in the show. I just help take care of those big snakes while you are filming? Pay attention to their status in the new environment?"
"Yes! I don't trust it if you leave it to someone else! If you don't want to appear in the camera, I will tell them." Steve valued Feng Yi's ability, not his popularity online.
"It's okay to have one or two scenes, not too many." Feng Yi said.
Not only can I help Steve, but I can also complete the task of the Publicity Office of the Federal Security Bureau, and it won't take long anyway.
"Hey! That's great! You can decide which day you are free, come on your own time, and then come over and help me take care of it. I'll help you negotiate the remuneration..."
"No reward is necessary, I'm just going to do you a small favor." Feng Yi said.
It's not a formal participation in the show, and the invitation fee won't be too much. It's better for Fengyi to refuse the invitation fee. If he accepts the invitation fee, the nature of his appearance will also change.
Feng Yi looked at the calendar and selected a time.
The Sea Snake task force does not work every day. There will be a break every few days. You can also take a day off, and it is convenient to drive here.
It would take three or four days to repair the equipment in the park, so Feng Yi chose a time for his vacation before the Qingming Festival holiday.
After helping Steve finish this task, he and the housekeeper went to visit his aunt's grave.
The time was finalized and Steve was very happy,
"Thanks! I owe you a favor!"
In order to thank Feng Yi for his help, Steve planned to go to the research center and bring over a nearly six-meter Burmese python specimen there and give it to Feng Yi's collection.
But the matter hadn't been done yet, so he didn't tell Feng Yi yet.
During meal time, Steve invited Feng Yi and Wu Huan to eat at a nearby restaurant that he liked very much.
When Feng Yi returned to the monitoring station, Steve and Wu Huan returned to the community.
Wu Huan asked Steve: "He is not the only one who can catch snakes. He has no interest in participating in variety shows and will not spend much time in front of the camera. Why didn't you choose someone else?"
Steve raised his head and looked at the clean night sky, "Feng Yi is a very magical person, and his thoughts on snakes are also pure, although I still haven't understood what he means. Anyway, it's not a bad intention.
"Also, his snake-catching skills are not developed through long-term training or enough experience. It is more like acting on a kind of talent and instinct. Others cannot compare to this, including me.
"He has a very keen sense of the state of snakes. Whether the snakes are happy or angry, aggressive or bluffing, I can judge based on their behavior, but Feng Yi is different. He can accurately judge even without looking at the zoo.
There are a lot of newly introduced snakes there, and I simply cannot check the status of all the snakes.
"Also, when he sees cute and beautiful creatures like Nini and the Demon Dragon, he won't look at them like money, and he won't think about how to get more benefits from them."
Steve gave several reasons of his own.
Although Wu Huan disagrees with the description of the anaconda as "cute", he agrees with the other words.
The look in Feng Yi's eyes when he looked at the two big snakes showed no disgust, no obsession, or calculation. It was just a very plain look, similar to looking at a glass of tasteless water at hand.
Even Wu Huan himself, after seeing the muscular anaconda and the colorful black golden boy, couldn't help but take a photo with his mobile phone, and he couldn't wait to post it to Moments or show it off on social platforms.
But Feng Yi didn't.
It seems that all the wonders and wonders in other people's eyes are ordinary to him.
It is precisely because of this that Steve regards Feng Yi as a "reliable partner".
If Feng Yi showed any scheming intentions when he saw the two big snakes, Steve wouldn't even look for him.
Steve paused and continued: "Besides that, there are also my personal reasons. I don't know why, but I was very happy and happy when I saw Feng Yi. If I were asked to choose a partner, my first choice would be
It must be him!"
Wu Huan looked over with suspicion: "You don't... have any evil intentions, do you?"
Steve wanted to slap him in the face, "Everything you see with dirty eyes is dirty!"
Steve said seriously: "When I see him, it's like I see a snake! It's a venomous snake that's rare in the world, with that mysterious and precious quality..."
Wu Huan was speechless for a while, then said: "If Feng Yi knew that you described him like this, would he break up with you?"
How can anyone compare a friend to a poisonous snake?
No matter how thick the filter is, it cannot change the fact——