Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 346 - 257 Precision Positioning_1

Chapter 346: Chapter 257 Precision Positioning_1

The zoo director didn’t doubt Feng Yi’s words; it was normal for people to look for something to vent their emotions when angry. There was no need to ask how exactly the venting was done.

Although the zoo director couldn’t see Feng Yi’s expression over the phone, during their conversation, besides anger, the director also felt a bit guilty. No matter whether the incident was premeditated or not, the small python had been lost on their watch, and someone had exploited a loophole, leaving them unable to shirk responsibility.

"That’s the situation, we’ve already reported it to the police, are you coming back?" the zoo director asked.

After contemplating for a moment, Feng Yi replied, "I’ll return as soon as I finish my tasks here and handle the formalities."

"Good, good! Don’t worry, I’ve also contacted friends from various quarters and will try my best to search!"

After ending the call, the zoo director scrolled through the latest replies on his phone regarding the matter, growing angrier the more he read—it was infuriating!

The surveillance had been deliberately sabotaged; this was an inside job with someone taking a bribe to do harm!

The zoo director had already issued an announcement in the internal staff group, offering a substantial reward from his own pocket to anyone who could provide a valuable lead. There would be no delay in payment; as soon as a lead was confirmed to be useful, he would transfer the funds immediately!

Throwing his phone onto the desk, he agitatedly ran his hands through his already sparse hair.

The "Little Koi" was worth far more than a million. The mutant gene, along with its association with Feng Yi, bolstered by traffic and the koi label, made its commercial value immeasurable.

It was just uncertain whether this was a simple theft or part of a larger conspiracy.

Heartache!

Even though the silly netizens always joked about banding together to steal the "Koi" from the zoo, he knew they were just joking.

He never imagined that one day the "Koi" would actually be stolen!

If he had known this would happen, he should have implanted a microchip or a tracker in the little python!

He had considered this before, but the python was too small, and at first, it seemed so frail that he was worried there might be complications, so he didn’t do it.

Alas!

He actually understood that once a small python like this was lost, it would be very difficult to find.

Pythons don’t make noise and don’t require much space; even confined in a box, they barely move, making a python of this size even less likely to attract attention.

A small backpack, a small suitcase, or even a takeout box would suffice to carry it away—with a zipper’s pull or a box’s cover, who would know a little snake was inside?

Monitoring base.

Feng Yi pondered the information the zoo director had just shared.

If the zoo director wasn’t lying, given the reptile house’s care for the "Little Koi," the theft would have required an inside accomplice and ample preparation, as the director suggested, premeditated!

Moreover, only the Little Koi had been stolen, while the other snakes were left unharmed. No other exhibits in the zoo had been burglarized.

With so many valuable animals, why focus on this little python?

No matter how famous, it can’t be exposed once stolen.

What does one gain from painstakingly stealing a net-patterned python? For the sake of the "Koi" title?

Is it worth it?

No matter what the thief’s purpose, the priority is to find the "Little Koi."

He worried that if they delayed, the little creature might already be dead.

If the thief took the snake to make liquor...

But usually, snakes used for liquor are venomous.

Snake Gallbladder?

How big can the gallbladder be in such a small snake?

Feng Yi picked up his phone and sent a message to Yi in Yang City, asking him to go to the zoo to understand the specifics of the situation.

He also reached out to the Yang City Division of the Conservation Bureau.

Feng Yi had a feeling that this might be related to other cases. Even if the Conservation Bureau wasn’t going to investigate this incident, paying closer attention was a good idea—it was an additional channel for information.

After sending the messages, Feng Yi looked at the laptop on his desk, sighed deeply, and closed the computer.

He definitely needed to take a trip back.

Shortly after the incident, there could still be some traces to follow, but as time passed, there would be nothing left to detect.

As for the task summary report he was writing...

He had already asked numerous questions of the experts and had a rough understanding of the key and difficult points; the remaining issues were not major and could be addressed over the internet.

And going back would also allow him to consult with Jia.

Jia was more adept at writing reports.

No time to delay; once a decision was made, it was time to act!

"Jia, pack up, we’re changing plans and heading back early!"

Feng Yi briefly explained the situation of the theft of the little python at the zoo.

Jia understood immediately.

No wonder Feng Yi’s killing intent was so strong just now!

Writing the summary report had been challenging enough for Feng Yi recently, and his mood was somewhat irritable. With this sudden incident, his already sour mood was like adding fuel to the fire!

Jia didn’t ask any more questions and just complied with his boss’s instructions.

Feng Yi then went to look for the team leader to submit his request to leave the group.

He had been able to submit the request to leave the group as soon as the mission to catch sea snakes was over, but he had stayed at the monitoring base to write the report.

Understanding Feng Yi’s sudden change of plans, the team leader didn’t purposely stall the application and quickly agreed.

"You’ve already got the gist of how to write the summary report; there’s no need to stay here indefinitely."

Feng Yi going back might enhance the efficiency of solving the case; he had a strong talent for finding snakes, and even if he couldn’t make a major contribution, he would still be able to push the case forward to some extent.

For now, the team leader just hoped that the theft case wouldn’t excessively affect Feng Yi’s report writing.

Knowing that Feng Yi was pressed for time, the team leader didn’t say much, quickly signing and stamping the application report, and then, with the face of an earnest supervisor, said:

"Don’t go to deep forests and wilderness on your own in the future!"