SIGNING IN: BEING SHOWERED BY HEAVENLY BLESSINGS FOR FIVE YEARS
Chapter 124 - 122

Chapter 124: Chapter 122

The rate at which poachers were running rampant and killing animals was starting to get worrisome. A lot of endangered animals were only found in small numbers.

People were busy hunting elephants, rhinos and anything with tusks for their tusks and get ivory.

Some were hunting for fun and keeping the carcasses preserved as trophies. And then some loved feasting on endangered animals. Their stomachs were very important and found eating those animals a pleasure.

They felt entitled and were willing to do anything just to have a bite. With so many crazy people like that, how were these animals going to be preserved?

It wasn’t like there weren’t any domesticated livestock people could slaughter and enjoy. And yet, they still all choose to go for those wild animals that just want to live.

So, despite them being locked and caged, Diamond still felt that it was for the best. At least even if they died, someone would be there to hold a funeral for them.

She was reminded of the fateful day when her life was completely changed. All she did was run into a dead bird, which she buried and held a funeral ceremony for.

Who would have guessed that a simple act of kindness that wouldn’t have mattered to perform would give her so many blessings in the end?

Sullivan followed closely as he watched Diamond excitedly roam all over the place as she looked at the animals.

He could tell that she wasn’t faking it. She indeed loved animals and was very happy to be at the zoo.

It was only after two hours that Diamond decided to have a bite. Recalling how she had not eaten anything; the animals could still wait. Her stomach needed to be filled.

Sullivan was very happy to take her to the restaurant, where he helped her order her meal.

Diamond wasn’t picky, so she let Sullivan order what he thought was the best.

They ate as they talked, and the topic mainly revolved around the zoo as a whole.

After a wonderful meal, Sullivan brought Diamond to take a look at the remaining animals she had not seen before the meal.

"Um, what’s that over there?" Diamond asked curiously as she looked at a fancy box inside the reception hall.

Sullivan looked over to where she was pointing and spotted the box.

"Oh, that box! That is a donation box. If visitors want to contribute, they can donate whatever they want inside there. However, it’s optional," Sullivan explained to Diamond.

Diamond found the idea very intriguing. She could tell that the owner of the zoo was very rich, otherwise, he would have allowed more visitors to come. That way, they would earn more. However, he kept the zoo private and that would limit the amount of money the zoo would earn.

However, the donation box was a great idea as whatever was earned through donations could also help with the zoo.

Since she was happy, she decided to lend a hand. It didn’t matter whether there was a motive behind the box or not. Since she was in a great mood, spending money felt great.

"I want to donate too," Diamond said excitedly as she raised her head to look at Sullivan.

Sullivan was surprised to hear that. Although the box was there, not everyone loved dropping money in that box. The money that the visitors spent to enter the zoo was already huge. Who would go another extra mile to donate?

"Are you sure?" Sullivan asked doubtfully.

Diamond, however, smiled at him. She was someone who was doing charity and lately; the foundation had also been getting donations. The donations earned were put to good use and a lot of girls were helped in the process.

She didn’t know what the zoo was up to, but she was going to do it. It’s not like they were going to empty her.

"Um, I am very happy today."

Seeing her like that, Sullivan no longer had any strength to dissuade her.

In the end, before they left the zoo, Diamond donated a thick envelope and sincerely hoped that the administration wasn’t going to embezzle her donations but use it for the greater good.

After having a wonderful time at the zoo, it was time for the next course. Since the date started late, Sullivan knew that he wouldn’t be able to take her to many places.

And with her spending nearly four hours at the zoo, it was already late. By the time they entered the CBD, it was around five in the evening.

"It seems that I had too much fun at the zoo. Hehe, where are we supposed to go next?" Diamond embarrassingly asked as she looked at Sullivan.

To think that she had messed up everything by waking up late, she was starting to regret it.

Sullivan found Diamond’s expression very cute, so much he wanted to pinch her cheeks and have a feel of her.

"Hehe, as long as you had fun, that’s all that matters to me," Sullivan softly chuckled at her before facing the front. "Do you remember that you asked me a question previously?"

Upon hearing that question, Diamond was puzzled and started to rummage through her brain to try to find what she had asked the man before.

However, after combing through it, she couldn’t remember it at all. So, she looked at him and asked curiously, "What question was it again?"

Seeing her that puzzled, Sullivan couldn’t find the courage to be discouraged.

How was she so cute?

"You asked me if I could cook. Do you remember now?" Sullivan said as he reminded her.

When she heard that, it suddenly all came to her, and a smile blossomed on her face.

"How could I have forgotten about that? Yes, I remember that and you answered me. Did you lie to me back then?" Diamond teasingly asked as she cupped her right cheek with her hand.

Sullivan chuckled softly as he looked at Diamond.

"I don’t like to be a pretty lady."

"Oh~~~ I guess being pretty has its perks," Diamond squealed as she found Sullivan to be very funny.

He was a man with a belly full of tricks. And she liked it so much.

"Indeed, it has. And since you are a pretty lady, this gentleman will be taking you to the next course of the day."

"Oh~ now I am very curious. Tell me, what is it?" Diamond was amused as she asked that.

"I will fulfil my promise and cook for you," he smilingly answered.

Diamond looked at Sullivan doubtfully but with a smile on her face.

"Are you sure that your food will be edible?"

It wasn’t that she was skeptical about his cooking skills. However, she didn’t want a perfect day to be messed up because Sullivan tried cooking for her but failed miserably.

"Dear, I can cook, trust me!" Sullivan assured Diamond, seeing how she was doubting his skills.

However, while Diamond putting one plus one together, she still felt that Sullivan was too busy to learn how to cook properly a decent meal.

"I really mean it!" Sullivan helplessly repeated upon seeing how she was still giving her that, ’I don’t trust you look.’

Seeing him so adamant like that, Diamond decided to believe in him first and judge later.

"I will trust you this once!"

Seeing her like that, Sullivan burst into a peal of hearty laughter. It was simply too hilarious that he, who was so confident about his cooking skills, was being doubted. And yet he couldn’t be angry about it.

Who made him less popular for Diamond to not know how great he was?

Seeing him laughing like that, Diamond was also at ease. It was only after a while that she realized that she was being inconsiderate of his feelings.

So, what if he couldn’t cook? It was the thoughts that mattered.

Another hour later, Diamond was admiring the garden view of the secluded villa that Sullivan had driven into twenty minutes ago.

She was outside while Sullivan was inside the house, cooking. She felt that if she were to watch the whole process, she might end up lowering his self-esteem. She wanted to be surprised, so she decided to enjoy the garden since it was so pretty.

The villa belonged to Sullivan, and it was one of his private houses in Dielas. For celebrities like him, it was always wise to have a personal space that paparazzi wouldn’t find, even if they wanted to.

And the villa was one of those places where Sullivan could be himself without any worries.

"Huh, this place is beautiful!" Diamond exclaimed as she looked at the beautiful flowers that were a wonderful sight to see.

[Mother, if you like them. How about planting a few at the villa?]

Diamond smiled happily upon hearing Andrea’s suggestion.

"It’s a good suggestion, but I guess that if I want to do that, I need to hire a few more employees," she sighed as she thought of her villa having more people.