In the tiger house, Fang Ye didn't immediately start cleaning but instead placed the bucket on the ground. He interacted with Jiaojiao as though he were a head teacher patting a student's shoulder. He gently patted Jiaojiao's head, rubbed her furry cheek, and offered words of encouragement and praise, saying, "Good girl! You're the best, right!"
Fang Ye motioned to the Luna to come closer for a better shot. Luna understood his request and moved closer, trembling slightly, allowing her phone camera to get a clearer view of the scene.
The audience in the live stream found the situation humorous and made jokes in the barrage.
"Director, you left the photographer behind!"
"The photographer is in the cage too!"
"I won't go in!" protested the blue carp weakly.
"Huh? The photographer is a girl?" someone in the audience wondered.
"Girl shows your face!" a viewer playfully remarked in the barrage.
Fang Ye, hearing the comment, responded with a smile, "Don't bully my assistant! In fact, Jiaojiao is a gentle and cute tiger, don't be afraid of her!"
He then bent down, covering Jiaojiao's wide neck with an open hand, and affectionately rubbed the soft white velvet on her cheek.
The comments in the live stream continued:
"Envy! I want to interact with a big cat like this too!"
"Although I'm envious, I'm still cautious from behind the screen and dare not touch it!"
"The Director must prioritize safety!"
Fang Ye continued to interact with Jiaojiao, scratching her chin and kissing her forehead, saying, "Jiaojiao, are you a lovely and gentle girl? Tell the netizens. Mua!"
Jiaojiao, seemingly content with the massage and attention, let out a gentle roar in response.
"Hahaha, do you like me?" Fang Ye asked playfully.
The barrage exploded with excitement:
"Wow, this tiger is amazing, it understands what the principal is saying!"
"This is unlike any other zoo's tigers I've seen!"
"The director is awesome! Incredibly awesome!"
"My roommate asked me why I was watching on my knees. I pointed to the screen. Now he's kneeling and watching with me!"
Viewers started giving gifts, and once the first gift appeared, more followed:
"Study hard today" rewarded a rice ball!
"Yakumo Blue Tail" rewarded a rocket!
The audience was thoroughly captivated by the unique and heartwarming interaction between Fang Ye and Jiaojiao.
In the live broadcast room of "Linhai Zoo," a bright flame shot from the tail of the rocket, catching everyone's attention.
"Yayunlan's Tail" sent a rocket with a message: "Hurry up and watch in the live broadcast room of 'Linhai Zoo'!"
Luna was pleasantly surprised and thanked the sender softly, "Thank you for the rocket!"
Yakumolan's Tail responded, "It's the first time I saw people and tigers get along so harmoniously. This is what my ideal zoo looks like! I hope the director will take us around the zoo more. I will see it myself if I have the opportunity!"
Thanks to the rocket and the positive feedback, more netizens started pouring into the live broadcast room:
"Is this an outdoor zoo? How can people be locked up with tigers?"
"Am I seeing this correctly? The anchor is tickling the tiger, and the tiger looks so comfortable!"
"I'm amazed! Wife, come see this druid!"
Even though Jiaojiao had been enjoying her time with Fang Ye, he knew he needed to get back to work. He pulled out a dustpan and broom from the iron bucket and said, "Come on, Jiaojiao, move aside a bit, and let me clean up for you."
Jiaojiao seemed to understand, taking a few steps back and giving Fang Ye space to start cleaning.
Netizens couldn't get enough of the interaction:
"Oh my God, Jiaojiao is so cute and sensible, moving away like that!"
"She's like a caring little girl!"
"Those black markings on her are so beautiful. I already love Jiaojiao! I really want to visit the principal's zoo."
"Look at how she turns her head around and gazes at the camera. So adorable!"
"Smile, Jiaojiao!"
The simple and genuine interaction between Fang Ye and Jiaojiao continued to captivate viewers, even when it was just the tiger staring at the camera while the director cleaned the enclosure.
As Fang Ye finished cleaning the tiger's enclosure, he sat down, petting Jiaojiao's head and turned to address the camera with a smile, "So, my friends, was that enough to satisfy your curiosity? Cleaning the tiger's enclosure is quite a task, isn't it?"
The barrage of comments was filled with a mixture of disbelief, curiosity, and humor:
"I don't believe it's that easy!"
"Let someone else try! Let's see if the tiger is so cute and obedient with them."
"Who is this guy? I want to see the tiger."
"Wow, the director can talk to tigers! Respect for the newcomer."
"Is it this magical?"
Luna pointed to the phone and said, "Director, someone just sent a rocket..."
Fang Ye's eyes lit up, and he raised a fist, saying, "I want to thank our friend for the rocket! Your support will help make the zoo even better. Thank you for supporting the animals!"
Fang Ye initially started the live broadcast to increase the zoo's popularity and didn't intend to use it as a source of income. He checked his system panel and was surprised to see that the popularity value had exceeded 2000, allowing for two lucky draws.
However, he decided that it wasn't the right time to draw a lottery, so he put aside his excitement and continued to interact with the viewers.
One viewer asked, "Mr. Director, is there only one tiger in your zoo?"
This question was echoed by another viewer, "I was wondering the same thing earlier."
Fang Ye replied, "Yes, at the moment, there is only one tiger. Linhai Zoo is an old zoo, and although it used to be well-maintained, it has faced financial difficulties in recent years. As a result, some of the animals were transferred to other zoos."
Fang Ye gave a brief explanation and assured his audience that Linhai Zoo would soon be filled with new vitality under his management.
Another viewer expressed disappointment, "It's too shabby! Let's all contribute with a round of rewards to help the director crowdsource and buy a few more tigers!"
Someone else asked, "Haha! I wonder how much a tiger costs?"
As discussions about the cost of acquiring a tiger continued in the barrage, Fang Ye provided a more comprehensive perspective, "I heard rumors that the price ranges from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars."
One viewer commented, "That seems pretty cheap?"
Fang Ye, with his extensive knowledge, decided to clarify, "The price I mentioned earlier is related to trade between zoos. Tigers and other protected animals hold immense value beyond monetary value. Their importance includes, but is not limited to, their role in public education, inspiring artistic creativity, and conducting vital research. Their status and contributions to the ecosystem are immeasurable and cannot be simply measured by their market prices."
Viewers were impressed with his insights:
"Wow, the director is so knowledgeable!"
"I don't even know what you're talking about!"
"Come on, I think the positive energy brother is spreading positivity across the screen!"
An astute viewer noticed Fang Ye's choice of words, "So, there's only one tiger at the moment? Does the director have plans to introduce a new tiger?"
Another viewer chimed in, "I love Jiaojiao! Bring in a few more tigers so Jiaojiao won't be lonely."
With the anticipation of welcoming a new tiger to the zoo, Fang Ye couldn't help but smile, looking forward to it, "You got it! Stay tuned, everyone, and we'll let you know as soon as we have new members joining us!"