Xihong Zoo. Four days had passed since the call with the International Genetics Company.
During these four days, Yang Lin had not received any further calls from them.
This made him doubt if the company had just been talking.
While he was confused, he also felt a little disappointed.
"It's a shame. If I could have connected with them, maybe I would have had a chance to see that island full of dinosaurs."
"It would be perfect if I could bring a few more dinosaurs back."
That's right, Yang Lin had no intention of cooperating with the International Genetics Company. He was simply coveting their dinosaurs. While he was contemplating raising dinosaurs himself in the future, a staff member wearing the black and white panda house uniform knocked on the director's office door.
"Director, netizens are urging us to release an update on Lele and Yaya again. Should we respond?"
Hearing the staff member, Yang Lin was stunned for a moment, then glanced at the calendar.
Unknowingly, two weeks had passed since Lele and Yaya were brought to Xihong Zoo.
For special reasons, Xihong Zoo had not publicly released any information about Lele and Yaya during this period.
It was no wonder netizens were speculating. Many even thought that Lele and Yaya had already passed away, and Xihong Zoo, fearing online backlash, had kept silent.
"Director, how about we post a couple of photos? Otherwise, the public pressure is really unbearable," the panda house employee ventured.
After he asked, Yang Lin shook his head.
"No need. Lele and Yaya have recovered quite a bit. Let them meet the visitors directly."
"I'll go bring them out from Longgui Valley. You can release the relevant announcement."
The panda house staff naturally had no objections to Yang Lin's arrangements.
Half an hour later, a formal announcement was posted on the official website of Xihong Zoo and its major social media accounts. The announcement was simple, consisting of only a few lines.
"After a period of recovery and treatment, Lele and Yaya's physical and mental health have basically returned to normal. Therefore, this park will hold their first meeting event tomorrow, May 20th, at the panda house."
The announcement caused a stir across the internet. Since the news of Lele and Yaya's alleged incident, they had been the subject of widespread public attention. Even after they were safely brought back to the country, netizens were still concerned about their recovery. It was only natural that they would be excited to hear they were about to officially meet the public.
"Finally, we're going to see them. It's been two weeks, and Xihong Zoo hasn't leaked a single piece of information."
"Yes, their confidentiality work is too good."
"Where are all those people who said Lele and Yaya had already died at Xihong Zoo? Come out and take your punishment."
"Exactly. No animal has ever died under Director Yang's care."
"If there were no problems, why didn't they release their treatment and recovery status? There must be something going on."
"Even if they didn't die, I think given Lele and Yaya's previous condition, a full recovery is unlikely. Director Yang must be afraid to announce it because he hasn't healed them."
"Alas! We all know the condition of Lele and Yaya. We won't blame Director Yang even if they aren't fully healed."
"Yes, they are so old and suffered such treatment. It's already remarkable that they survived. We can't ask too much of Director Yang."
"What a pity I didn't buy tickets for tomorrow. I can only watch the live stream."
As this announcement garnered attention from netizens nationwide, major media outlets also proactively contacted Xihong Zoo, requesting to cover the event, including official news channels. Yang Lin did not obstruct these media requests.
"I just hope you won't be too surprised then."
And under such widespread attention, the next day arrived as scheduled. Before the official park opening hours, hundreds of reporters from various platforms had already entered. The scale of the event was such that one might have thought the Chinese national football team had reached the World Cup finals. After these media outlets were in place, the tourists who had come to see Lele and Yaya followed suit.
If viewed from an aerial perspective, all the people at Xihong Zoo were heading towards the panda house in unison. This was the first time such a scene had occurred since Xihong Zoo became popular. The staff at Xihong Zoo had to clear a large open space around the panda house and even install several large screens to ensure everyone present could see the situation inside.
As tens of thousands of tourists and reporters converged around the panda house, Tuan Tuan inside the panda house also happened to wake up. As soon as it opened its eyes, it saw a vast sea of visitors outside, all staring intently at its location. Faced with this scene, Tuan Tuan's large face showed confusion, followed by excitement.
In the next second, it dragged out the sleeping Abao and Afu from its side.
"Sons, stop sleeping. We're famous again. So many visitors are here to see us. Get ready for a meal."
As it spoke, Tuan Tuan dangled the two panda cubs, Abao and Afu, upside down. Even so, the two pandas, deep in their sleep, remained unmoved. Seeing a large snot bubble inflating and deflating on Abao's nostril, Tuan Tuan simply gave up and casually placed the two panda cubs face down on the cement floor beside it.
Upon seeing this, the tourists shook their heads.
"Indeed, fathers are unreliable."
"Just like my kids' dad. As long as the kids are alive, everything is fine."
"A foodie gave birth to two lazy worms. This father and his two sons are something else."
"Abao and Afu must have been on a night shift last night, or how could they be so sleepy?"
"Why do we only see their family of three? Where are Lele and Yaya?"
"Exactly, we came specifically to see Lele and Yaya this time. Tuan Tuan can be seen later."
"Where is Director Yang? Hurry up and let Lele and Yaya out."
As time passed, the tourists, not seeing Lele and Yaya, became confused and worried. They feared that Lele and Yaya might have had another emergency, which was why they hadn't appeared promptly.
While everyone was anxiously waiting, an animal transport vehicle slowly approached the panda house.