Chapter 305: The Adorable Fennec Fox, Macho Men Go Wild

#Wenyan Deer Enclosure Opens#

#White Jade Fawn#

These two trending topics rapidly climbed the charts.

Ning Fei never expected that opening his deer sanctuary would trigger such an explosive reaction.

Fans came over in an endless stream.

The craziest part was that Zhang Xiaofeng and Peng Xiaochang, whom he had met on Yearning, both showed up. Teacher He and Teacher Huang even sent gifts to congratulate him on the opening.

Faced with this massive turnout, Ning Fei didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Did I ever say the deer sanctuary was open?" he asked Jiang Xue beside him.

Jiang Xue held back a smile and shook her head. He had definitely never said anything of the sort.

Ning Fei's original plan was to raise the deer for a while, since the sanctuary had just started.

He wanted to wait until everything was properly established before officially opening to the public.

Now, seeing that he had already bought the deer and moved them in, the netizens had essentially forced the Wenyan Deer Enclosure to open ahead of schedule.

He had no choice but to roll with it.

However, the sheer volume of visitors threw the sanctuary into utter chaos.

Ning Fei had to ask the netizens to leave on their own after taking group photos, otherwise the sanctuary truly wouldn't be able to hold them all.

This situation lasted an entire day.

The scene was simply too spectacular.

The sanctuary was built in a valley quite a distance from the county town, accessible only by a single specially constructed road.

Today, that road was completely jammed with people and cars.

It wasn't until evening, when Ning Fei announced the Wenyan Deer Enclosure was closing, that the overwhelming tide of visitors finally subsided.

During his live stream, he also explained that the sanctuary would be temporarily closed to the public and asked for everyone's understanding.

That night, holding Little Fox in his arms, Ning Fei felt exhausted down to his bones.

The hustle and bustle of the world and the intricacies of human relationships—he really couldn't escape them.

Little Dog, on the other hand, was buzzing with excitement nearby.

Back when they were on the Great Grassland, the puppy had spent every day playing with the estate's sheepdogs, growing incredibly envious of their herding skills.

The only problem was that there was nothing for it to herd at Qingfeng Temple.

Little Fox was out of the question. She was far smarter than Little Dog. Whenever the puppy assumed a herding posture, Little Fox would just stare calmly back, completely unfazed.

But now that the sanctuary was full of fawns, Little Dog finally had a game to play.

Whenever the deer out in the gardens needed to be herded back into their pens for the night, the puppy would eagerly volunteer, helping the staff drive the fawns along.

Watching the deer, Ning Fei felt his mood brighten.

His favorite, naturally, was Xiao Yu.

Although Xiao Yu was a male deer, he was exceptionally quiet, every movement brimming with elegance.

Ning Fei had specifically tied a red ribbon around his chest, making him look truly special.

Later that night, Ning Fei continued to stream from the Wenyan Deer Enclosure.

Xiao Yu was very affectionate toward him.

In the pitch-black night, his antlers seemed to faintly glow, emanating a crystalline shimmer.

He was still just a fawn. Once he grew up and his antlers fully developed, he would definitely look even more magnificent.

This deer was destined to become a major icon of the sanctuary.

Ning Fei held up a baby bottle to feed Xiao Yu, and the fawn drank quietly.

It was a beautiful scene.

Ning Fei adored the other sika deer too, but Xiao Yu was undoubtedly his favorite.

The next morning, Ning Fei was checking the sika deer's health.

Right then, the sanctuary's pet veterinarian, Liang Yi, came rushing over with a panicked look on his face.

Liang Yi was a highly professional vet, and out of all the new hires for the sanctuary, he was the one Ning Fei was most satisfied with.

In his thirties, Liang Yi lived nearby and had two children in a local kindergarten. With his qualifications, he could have easily found a better-paying job in Qincheng, but he chose to stay in the area for the sake of his wife and kids.

He was a rather traditional Huaxia man—honest, family-oriented, good at cooking and raising children, and possessing a gentle temperament.

"Temple Master, Sanctuary Director, I need to talk to you about something," Liang Yi said as he approached.

"What is it, Dr. Liang? Go ahead," Ning Fei replied.

"It's like this. A gorilla at the Qincheng International Wildlife Park was severely injured, and they want me to head over. You know I used to work there, and they haven't found a suitable replacement vet yet, so..." Liang Yi trailed off apologetically.

It was obvious he was deeply anxious.

Even though Liang Yi no longer worked there, his emotional bond with the animals remained.

When an animal was injured, failing to treat it immediately could easily prove fatal.

Naturally, Ning Fei agreed.

"No problem. Saving the animal is the priority. Go right now."

Hearing his approval, Liang Yi immediately said, "Alright, I'll call a car to take me there right away."

"No need to call a car, I'll drive you. It just so happens I've been meaning to check out the wildlife park anyway," Ning Fei said, setting Little Fox down.

Liang Yi nodded, repeatedly thanking him.

After quickly giving Jiang Xue a few instructions, Ning Fei started the car, and he and Liang Yi rushed straight toward the Qincheng International Wildlife Park.

The Qincheng International Wildlife Park was the largest zoo in Qincheng.

Backed against the Qinshan Mountain range, the city drew massive crowds coming to see the giant pandas.

The wildlife park had a dedicated giant panda viewing area, with a panda breeding center located right behind it.

As a result, the park was incredibly popular.

Ning Fei drove the Karlmann King. This off-road vehicle was a bit larger than regular ones, feeling like a roaring beast on the road.

Upon arriving, Ning Fei and Liang Yi headed straight for the park's rear work area. Guided by the staff, they reached the backstage of the gorilla viewing zone.

The injured gorilla had already been anesthetized and was lying in the animal operating room.

"What's the situation?" Liang Yi asked urgently the moment he entered the room.

"Dr. Liang, it was a fight. The park's new gorillas got into a conflict with the older ones," a staff member replied.

"How could this happen? Don't you know gorillas are fiercely territorial? How could you mix the new ones with the old group?" Liang Yi chided. He couldn't believe the park management had been so careless.

"Director Liu and the technicians were away. We thought we could just keep them together, but we never expected something like this to happen. We've separated their enclosures now, so don't worry about that."

Turning to Ning Fei, Liang Yi said, "Temple Master, I need to assist with the surgery. It will probably take a few hours."

Ning Fei waved him off, saying warmly, "Focus on your work. It just so happens I want to stroll around the park anyway."

Holding a brochure for the Qincheng International Wildlife Park, Ning Fei flipped through to see what animals they had.

In a rush, Liang Yi quickly thanked him before hurrying into the back to begin the operation.

Ning Fei stepped back outside. The Spring Festival had only recently ended, so there weren't many tourists around. Taking advantage of the lull, he started his live stream.

"Is this... a zoo?" a netizen asked, immediately recognizing the surroundings.

"A zoo! Nice place."

"Are you streaming from the zoo today?"

Ning Fei explained to the viewers, "Yeah, something came up, so I had to make a trip to the zoo."

"I noticed they have a lot of incredibly rare wild animals here, so I figured I'd take everyone on a tour."

Hearing this, the netizens' interest was instantly piqued.

"Temple Master Ning, what kind of rare animal? Don't tell me it's a giant panda?"

"Definitely not a giant panda. Temple Master Ning practically has one in his own backyard, and even if he didn't, he could just hike over a mountain to find a whole valley full of them."

Ning Fei smiled mysteriously. "I never imagined this zoo would have this specific animal either."

"I'll give you guys a hint and let you guess."

"This animal recently ranked number one on the list of the world's cutest animals."

"On that same list, the giant panda only came in third."

"In terms of rarity, it naturally can't compare to the panda, but when it comes to cuteness, it goes above and beyond."

The netizens were immediately unconvinced.

"What? There's an animal cuter than a giant panda?"

"Stop keeping us in suspense, Temple Master Ning! Just tell us what it is."

"Yeah, I'm super curious now."

"Let's see if it's really as cute as Temple Master Ning claims."

"I don't believe it."

Checking the map, Ning Fei strolled forward at a leisurely pace.

As he neared the destination, he spoke in a relaxed tone, "The animal is the fennec fox."

"The fennec fox is the smallest canid in the world. They have massive ears and smooth, silky fur. By nature, they're docile but clever, and pose no danger to humans."

"Have any of you seen Zootopia? That little scoundrel selling pawpsicles with Nick the fox was a fennec fox."

By now, the viewers had caught sight of the fennec foxes behind the glass enclosure.

The three little foxes, barely larger than a grown man's palm, were happily tumbling and playing around on the meadow grass.

At this adorable sight, a whole legion of macho men in the chat went wild.