Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 237 - 183: Internet-Famous Expert_2

Chapter 237: Chapter 183: Internet-Famous Expert_2

In light of Feng Yi’s talent for snake catching, the organizers of the Florida python event specifically sought out Director He, who then contacted Feng Yi to relay their intentions.

The gap in abilities was significant; if Feng Yi had caught pythons for just one or two more days, perhaps he could have been the quantity champion as well. The organizers suggested that Feng Yi refrain from participating in such activities in the future, to give others more opportunities, while they would offer him a high salary to catch snakes in the Great Swamp at his convenience.

Feng Yi didn’t plan on participating in these events again. Compared to others, he was like someone with a cheat code; competing in such events held little meaning. Besides, he already had his python hunter license. It was better to go when there were fewer people around. Not only could he make money and enjoy the peace, but he could also indulge in the pleasure of treading over grass.

That day, Feng Yi had work arranged and got up quite early.

After waking, he stepped onto the terrace to enjoy the morning view for a while.

Winter was on its way out, and soon the migratory birds would travel north, returning to their breeding grounds.

It was about time for those Scaly-sided Mergansers to leave as well.

Recently, when Ding was fixing the koi pond in the courtyard without covering it, an inattentive moment allowed a duck in the sky to snatch away a fish.

That arrogantly green head plumage and the scent of scattered feathers left behind from a cunning battle with Ding undoubtedly belonged to the same culprit as last time!

Such a damn thief!

After Ding covered the koi pond, the duck continued to linger around.

With its tenacious spirit, it was likely this creature would return here next winter when it migrated south for vacation.

A kingfisher flew over the neighborhood, heading towards the lake.

Feng Yi stretched languidly and went back inside.

"The early bird~ gets the fish~~"

After breakfast, Jia drove Feng Yi to the natural museum.

This time he was going there for an interview and to assist with the promotion.

The old natural museum in Yang City had been closed for half a year, now relocated to the newly built one, which was larger and featured many new additions. The new museum wasn’t officially open yet and was currently in a promotional phase.

When Feng Yi arrived, he bumped into Hong Xun.

"Has your bureau also been invited?" Feng Yi asked.

"Discussing the opening event and doing some promotional work today as well," replied Hong Xun.

Hong Xun was pleased to see Feng Yi.

"Impressive, young man! Everyone in our bureau knows you’re great at catching snakes! You truly deserve the title of ’Python King’!"

Hong Xun had thought the python Feng Yi caught at the resort previously was already massive, but then Feng Yi went to Florida and caught an even bigger one, setting a new record among living wild pythons!

Feng Yi just smiled and didn’t want to discuss the "Python King" title any further.

"Have you been inside the museum already?" Feng Yi asked.

"Yes, I’ve seen it, but even if I hadn’t, I know what to expect since our bureau has to approve the sources for the specimens. The new museum has a lot of new specimens and models. Oh, and there’s one thing I recommend for you: in the prehistoric animals section, there’s a new model of a Titanoboa. I bet during the interview, they’ll talk to you about it since you’re the viral ’Python King.’ The museum definitely won’t miss the opportunity to have you boost the visitor numbers."

Recently, with the Florida python-hunting event coming to an end and the champion emerging, the topic of "Python King" had resurfaced online. But Feng Yi preferred not to pay attention to it.

"It’s good for the public to see the Titanoboa model and to stop those online from rashly shouting about ten to twenty-meter long snakes. Let them see what a ten to twenty-meter python truly looks like!" Feng Yi thought of the ridiculous claims made online when he caught the giant python, full of talking points.

"Did you also receive an invitation to the new museum’s opening ceremony?" asked Hong Xun.

"Yes, the natural museum called me about the event on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the morning," Feng Yi replied.

To be honest, when Feng Yi received the invitation, he felt a bit proud. He was being invited as an expert, not as an internet celebrity...or rather, should it be "internet celebrity expert"?

Well, internet celebrity expert or not, he was still an officially recognized expert and had won the python-hunting championship!

"Are you in charge of the bureau’s arrangements?" Feng Yi asked.

"How could I be? I’m not high-ranking enough for that. I’m just here for the promotion today. The opening ceremony will host many VIPs including several big names from the natural science community, provincial leaders, a few business celebrities, and even major stars. With all of them gathered, someone of my level couldn’t hold the fort," Hong Xun explained.

It wasn’t that he was intimidated by the lineup; it was well-known that the bureau’s staff were tough. But Hong Xun was only an investigator in the Yang City division, lacking the seniority needed to stand out in such a gathering.

"Then who from the bureau will come?" Feng Yi asked.

"It will be Director He. After the Florida event ends and he returns to the country, he’ll come over here, just in time to attend the opening ceremony on the fifteenth. Oh, and here’s a bit of insider news: Director He might directly make you a full member when he arrives."

Feng Yi was taken aback.

A full member? A full member of what?

Hong Xun continued, "After Director He returns, he’ll issue appointment letters to the new members of the expert committee, and you’re one of just two new members this time. No one will object to awarding you a certificate after catching such a huge python in Florida."

Oh, when he went to catch pythons in Florida, he was a "temporary consultant" as part of the bureau’s expert team.

So, after returning this time, could he become an official consultant?

Joining the expert committee would grant him greater authority instead of just being a lesser expert with only a certificate!