Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 310 - 233 Like a Poisonous Snake_2

Chapter 310: Chapter 233 Like a Poisonous Snake_2

Wu Huan already knew what Steve meant and looked piercingly at Feng Yi, "The next episode is about Steve and his lovely animals, they wanted to come film a few segments here in this mansion, but unfortunately, Steve declined."

Steve said, "Having just moved to a strange place, Nini and the Mo Dragon are still not quite used to it, and I don’t want the crew to come in and disturb them."

Ignoring Steve, Wu Huan continued to look at Feng Yi, "Feng Yi, want to join? The invitation fee is at least this much."

Wu Huan gestured with his fingers.

Given Feng Yi’s current popularity online, his invitation fee wouldn’t be lower than Steve’s.

But, Feng Yi wasn’t lacking in money.

Time spent on a variety show would be better spent extracting venom.

Doesn’t the venom require nutritional support?

Spend an entire day or even multiple days in front of the camera, how would he replenish nutrients?

With that time, he might as well go home, take some venom, and then have a good meal to replenish his nutrients.

Feng Yi handed the phone back to Steve, "What do you mean?"

Steve said, "I know you’ve said before that you’re not interested in entering showbiz or variety shows. However, this time it’s a personal invitation from me, I’m asking for your help."

Feng Yi didn’t reply immediately, waiting for Steve to continue.

Steve continued, "This show is mainly about filming everyday work life, and it doesn’t require you to do something at a specific place. I’ve negotiated with them to send Nini and the Mo Dragon to the city zoo in a few days. Besides them, there will be a batch of large snakes being transferred, and I will be involved in the transport while the crew films it. But there are too many snakes, and I can’t manage them all by myself, so if you’re free, I could use a hand."

"I’m not worried about Nini; she’s more of a homebody and quite lazy, generally doesn’t bother with people, and as long as she has food and a suitable living environment, she’ll be fine anywhere. But the Mo Dragon is different, she has a temper, and stands out in appearance. The zoo plans to promote her heavily; they have the marketing plans all ready, and I’m worried that it might get chaotic during the filming, so I was hoping you could keep an eye on things."

Feng Yi asked, "Are you afraid it will get angry and bite someone?"

"There’s that concern, as you know, some people are impulsive and take risks for a video," said Steve.

"You could also not allow the crew to follow," Feng Yi said.

"Letting the crew film can make the zoo a bit more cautious. I plan to personally check the feeding room and have the camera follow me. That way, for better marketing effect, the zoo will be sure to do their best instead of cutting corners with occasional equipment malfunctions."

Clearly, the zoo’s practices had dissatisfied Steve.

"I don’t trust them; in their eyes, Nini and the Mo Dragon are just commodities. Initially, I disagreed with sending them to the zoo, but the zoo guaranteed after many assurances and even signed an agreement with the research base. At this stage, I couldn’t object, my breeding permit hasn’t come through yet, and I can’t adopt from the base either," Steve said regretfully.

"Private individuals aren’t allowed to keep them, what kind of permit did you apply for?" Feng Yi was curious.

"To establish a reptile conservation organization."

"The review for that is quite strict," noted Feng Yi.

"Yes, but given my qualifications and achievements, I’m already eligible. I’ve submitted the application long ago, but it’s still under review. The conservation bureau has a lot to consider."

"The conservation bureau is giving you trouble?" Feng Yi was surprised.

Scratching his head worriedly, Steve explained, "You know how the Black Golden Child came to be, right?"

Feng Yi nodded, "I’ve heard a bit about it. It was created through artificial genetic mixing, not naturally occurring."

Steve said, "By stacking the ’Golden Child’ mutated genes and other various genes like ’Sweetie’ to increase the concentration of melanin, the extreme black and dazzling colors of the Black Golden Child were produced. The conservation bureau puts more focus on naturally occurring wild populations, rather than those artificially mixed gene breeds.

"I’m also against the arbitrary mixing of genes, especially those practices that fix diseased traits through human intervention, resulting in new breeds with no significant competitive edge in the wild, only for their visual appeal.

"But she herself is not to blame. The Mo Dragon was confiscated during an abnormal climate period when the conservation bureau was investigating illegal breeding organizations, and since then, she’s been raised at the research base. I visit her every year, and she’s had a good life there. But I’m not sure about the zoo, that’s why I made an agreement with the research center. Once my permit comes through, I’ll adopt her! She won’t like the zoo atmosphere!"

Feng Yi understood Steve’s intentions, "You’re applying to establish a private conservation organization, here in Yang City?"

Steve: "Yes, otherwise I wouldn’t have bought such a large house here directly."

Feng Yi asked again, "Where’s the location? Do you have a place in mind?"

Steve: "I’m interested in a piece of land near Xiao Feng Mountain, there’s a factory moving out of there."

Feng Yi: "..."

Xiao Feng Mountain is really going to become a snake haven!

"I want to build a private collection museum, and I’ve already picked a place, also near Xiao Feng Mountain," Feng Yi said.

Steve’s eyes lit up, excitedly saying, "A snake collection museum? The live kind?!"

"Just models," clarified Feng Yi.

"Oh," said Steve, his interest waning, but he still asked, "What kind of collection are you planning? How big?"

Feng Yi said, "1:1 scale models. I’ll make models of everything I’ve caught or come across and collect them—small ones like blind snakes, hog-nosed snakes, kraits, and large ones like forest cobras, Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons, including that hybrid python from Florida. And a Titanoboa."