Chapter 19: The golden monkey is so close to you.(part 1)

“Wow wow wow, so cute! It looks so polite.”

“Shake hands, shake hands with it!”

“I am willing to call the golden snub-nosed monkey the noble among monkeys.”

…

There are many staff members here.

Basically, you can see one every two or three steps.

Golden snub-nosed monkeys can get angry and hurt people when bullied, but overall, they are very gentle.
That’s why the staff need to protect them in every possible way.

Wen You Ning held an apple in her hand.

Many golden snub-nosed monkeys walked over slowly, curiously observing her.

Some little monkeys still had unchewed fruit in their mouths, staring at Wen You Ning in a daze, forgetting to chew.

Curiosity was one thing, but another reason was that Wen You Ning carried the scent of a black bear.

Humans might not be sensitive to such things, but animals are very afraid of these scents.

Under the deterrence of this scent, Wen You Ning seemed like a fierce beast.

But upon closer inspection, there was also a warm and gentle aura around her, making the golden snub-nosed monkeys want to get closer.

This strange mix of conflicting scents left many golden snub-nosed monkeys confused.

They couldn’t figure it out.

“Come here.” Wen You Ning lifted the apple slightly in her palm.

“Don’t be shy.

I bought a lot, so everyone gets one.”

As soon as she finished speaking, her hand suddenly felt empty.

The apple was taken away, and a golden snub-nosed monkey standing behind reached out and placed its paw in her palm.

“Mm ” The golden snub-nosed monkey let out a soft nasal sound.

Wen You Ning curled her fingers around its paw, gently tapping the fluffy back of its hand with her fingertips.

Then, she took out another apple and handed it to the monkey.

“Did you see any strange people in here last night? Did you happen to find an egg? Maybe it fell from that person.”

She was afraid the golden snub-nosed monkeys might not understand what an egg was, so she described it carefully.
She even used her hands to gesture, trying to make it clearer for them.

The golden snub-nosed monkeys looked at each other and then shook their heads.

‘No.’

‘There was a strange person. Got chased away.’

‘No dropped items.’

Hearing their responses, Wen You Ning sighed lightly.

It seemed the egg hadn’t fallen.

That meant it was still with the thief.

But that was fine.
At least knowing that the person had been in the monkey mountain was some progress.

As she talked, Wen You Ning didn’t forget to distribute the apples.

These apples were large and bright red, with thin skin and juicy flesh.

After all, these were meant for tourists to feed the golden snub-nosed monkeys.

Since they were for a nationally protected species, the fruits had to be of high quality.

The golden snub-nosed monkeys took the apples with both paws.

Those who received apples didn’t leave, while those waiting for their turn kept coming forward.

Chen Feng stood beside her, watching as more and more golden snub-nosed monkeys gathered around Wen You Ning.
The crowd of monkeys even started spreading outward.

“…”

No wonder Wen You Ning bought so many apples.

With how these monkeys lined up, if one reached the front and didn’t get an apple, their pitiful empty-handed look would make you feel guilty.

Not giving a golden snub-nosed monkey an apple was simply a crime!

If all the other monkeys got one and this one didn’t, it was unforgivable!

The commotion also caught the attention of nearby tourists.
Many people turned to look.

Some tourists held out food while their eyes remained fixed on Wen You Ning.

“Aren’t these just the same apples?”

One tourist, who had bought the same apples as Wen You Ning, rubbed his own apple in confusion.

No matter how he looked at it, they were the same.

Why was her place full of monkeys while his spot was empty?

The only monkey near him was one that had been squeezed out of the line.

The tourist scratched his head, unwilling to accept this.

He took advantage of the moment when a monkey wasn’t paying attention and poked it.

“Hey, eat “

Before he could finish saying “apple,” the golden snub-nosed monkey blinked at him once, then turned and jumped off the platform to squeeze into another spot.

Tourist: “…”

Is this fair?

Do my apples look poisonous or something?

The monkey that left his spot climbed onto another platform.

But as it moved, it suddenly lost its balance!

With a startled yelp, it reached out to grab the edge but started to fall sideways.

Wen You Ning bent down and caught the little golden snub-nosed monkey before it hit the ground.

She stood up, lifting it slightly.

“Be careful.”

Even though the platform wasn’t high, falling could still hurt.

Not all the golden snub-nosed monkeys here were fully grown.

Some were noticeably smaller in size.

However, there weren’t any baby monkeys around.

There was probably a separate place for them.

The little golden snub-nosed monkey lay in Wen You Ning’s arms, whimpering softly.

Their cries were tender but not sharp, carrying a mix of fear and the desire for comfort.

Wen You Ning gently patted it and smoothed its fur.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. Don’t be scared.”

The little golden snub-nosed monkey let out a long, soft whine and buried its head in her arms.

So, with one hand holding the monkey and the other distributing apples, Wen You Ning became a living jungle gym for the monkeys.

The golden snub-nosed monkeys nearby were getting restless.

One of them grabbed the hem of Wen You Ning’s clothes with its paws, its small grip slightly tugging.

Noticing the weight, Wen You Ning looked down and saw a young golden snub-nosed monkey trying to climb her waist.

She glanced at its small frame, then picked it up and placed it on her shoulder.

“Alright, you can sit here.”

This gave the monkey a better view.

And from then on, things got out of control.

“Where is Wen-jie?”

“She’s been buried by monkeys.”

“Fun fact: If you stand still on Monkey Mountain for too long, golden snub-nosed monkeys will start growing on you.”

“Help! Just imagining being surrounded by so many golden snub-nosed monkeys makes me feel like I might faint from happiness!”

“And they look so clean! Their golden fur is so silky, and the white parts look like they’ve been bleached. They’re gorgeous!”

…

“Alright, alright, you can eat apples even if you’re standing below.”

Wen You Ning could barely handle the monkeys’ enthusiasm.

She removed a little monkey covering her face.

“You can’t lie here.

Let’s find you a better spot.”

The small golden snub-nosed monkey curled up as she placed it near the live-streaming phone.

Up close, if you listened carefully, you could hear the monkeys’ quiet murmurs.

“Hello, human.”

“Thank you for the apples.”

“Like it, like it.”

“Hug.”

“Snuggle.”

…

The first monkey that got an apple had barely eaten half.

But by now, it had lost its spot on Wen You Ning’s body.

It anxiously abandoned its apple and looked around.

“Uuuh “

“I can find a place myself.”

Wen You Ning: “Hm?”

Find a place yourself?

She glanced at the monkey hanging from her clothes.

Oh… It meant it could find its own spot.

Alright then.

Wen You Ning chuckled and reached out to stroke the independent little monkey.

“Good job.”

By now, she was almost completely covered in monkeys, even on her head.

It looked like she was wearing a fluffy golden hat.

The only downside? It was way too hot.

Golden snub-nosed monkey fur was excellent at keeping warm.

Even the park staff were shocked.

Qian Nuo reached out to help, but as soon as she did, the little golden monkey seemed to sense it and clung tightly to Wen Youning, burying its entire head in her embrace, avoiding her.

She helplessly rubbed her fingertips.

Wen Youning placed an apple in her hand.

After handing it over, the remaining apples were just enough for the black bears one for each.

“The golden monkey is so close to you.”

Qian Nuo had never seen a golden monkey be this affectionate before.

No… to be precise, this was the first time she had seen any animal in their zoo be this attached to a single person!

Wen Youning said, “They’re a bunch of well-behaved little ones.”

“By the way, what did the little thief say?”

Wen Youning shook her head regretfully.

“They said they saw it and chased it away, but an egg fell.”

Qian Nuo sighed.

“Golden monkeys are still too well-behaved.”

If this had happened with the monkeys from Mount Emei, they wouldn’t just grab the stolen goods they’d probably strip the thief of their clothes too.

Wen Youning gently patted the little monkey in her arms.

The little one looked up and blinked, truly obedient.

She said, “Let’s go back and review today’s surveillance footage along this route again.

Maybe we can capture a clear shot of the thief’s face.”

“I already have a few colleagues helping me check the footage.

I swear I’ll find that damn thief!” Qian Nuo spread her fingers before slowly clenching them into a fist, making her knuckles crack. “

If I find them, I’ll strangle them!”

Qian Nuo asked, “Since we lost the trail, should we head back now?”

Wen Youning checked the time.

“What’s next door?”

“To the left is the crocodile pool, and to the right is Bear Ridge.”

Qian Nuo pointed in the direction they came from.

“Not many people visit the crocodile area.

The venue is off the main road, with a small path leading there.

Beyond this area, there are no more animals.

It’s a dead end with high walls and nothing but surveillance cameras.”

“Let’s check it out later.”

Wen Youning figured that since both the golden monkeys and black bears had seen the thief, it meant the thief had been active in this area.

If the surveillance at the dead-end didn’t capture anyone, then the only exit was by the crocodile area.

Asking a few more questions wouldn’t hurt.

At this point, Qian Nuo completely followed Wen Youning’s lead.

Whatever Wen Youning said, she did.

As they talked, Wen Youning had already removed most of the golden monkeys clinging to her.

The last one on her back was gently patted.

“Be good, come down now.”

Although the little golden monkey wanted to cling to her, it obediently climbed down and squeezed onto the platform with the others.

Now, only the one in her arms remained.

“Little one?” Wen Youning lowered her head.

The monkey burrowed further into her embrace.

“What’s wrong? You don’t want me to leave?”

Please, Wen Jie, just cover it with your coat and run!

Can you even run? The moment you do, the police will be knocking on your door.

Zoo Director: We’re doomed.

I’d cry if a golden monkey clung to me like that.

I wouldn’t have the heart to remove it.

Just let it hug me forever.

……

Wen Youning helplessly stroked its fur and coaxed softly, “Next time when I have time…”

She paused. It felt like she had said this too many times before.

Such a heartbreaker! How many fluffy animals have you made this promise to?

It’s always ‘next time.’

If you don’t come back, I’ll hang your picture up!

Wen Youning coughed lightly. “

I will definitely come back.

Who knows, next time, I might be the vet giving you a check-up.”

Chen Feng chimed in, “That’s for sure.”

He had already called the zoo director to report what had happened, fearing that if the director returned from a business trip, Wen Youning might have been poached by another zoo.

Chen Feng noticed the livestream’s popularity was soaring.

Who knew maybe some recruiters from other zoos were watching, and in this industry, early offers win.