Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

The suburbs of the capital city are cool in the evening, and the breeze feels especially comfortable.

"Peach leaves are so pointed, willow leaves cover the sky..."

Su Chen was leisurely lying on a recliner, humming a little tune, his right hand gently stroking a large black and white head.

"This panda's head feels quite different from Gian's!"

Upon hearing this, Fatty Tiger on the other side let out a soft cry, as if refuting what Su Chen had just said.

"You rascal..." Su Chen chuckled and patted Fatty Tiger's head.

After taking a nap until after 4 p.m., Su Chen woke up to find Xiao Chen, Deng Chao, and the others still resting, so he didn't disturb them. Instead, he called Chen Fei and Wang Hai to go for a walk around the park and see what animals were in it.

Our first stop was, of course, to see the two giant pandas that we had spent a lot of time and effort to "rent," but unexpectedly... some funny things happened.

As soon as Su Chen and the two of them came out of the house, Fatty Tiger suddenly appeared out of nowhere and stuck to Su Chen, no matter how hard he tried to get rid of him.

Left with no other choice, I could only take Fat Tiger for a tour of the park.

Everyone knows that Fat Tiger's enormous body and the fierce aura of a tiger as the overlord of the forest make the animals shrink back into their dens wherever he goes.

However, when they arrived at the giant panda area, a small accident occurred.

Su Chen originally thought that the two giant pandas would also run back to their den like other animals.

To his utter surprise, the moment Pang Hu arrived outside the panda enclosure, one of the pandas blocked the way of the other, baring its teeth fiercely and glaring at Pang Hu with a menacing expression, while making a sound similar to a dog's bark.

Fat Tiger also adopted an attack stance, roaring at the giant panda through the glass and wire mesh, but Fat Tiger did not do anything else aggressive, which surprised Su Chen.

In his mind, Gian would at least charge onto the barbed wire fence and roar at the giant panda inside, as if he wanted to fight it for three hundred rounds, instead of just standing there and yelling like he is now.

Wang Hai, who was standing to the side, seemed to notice the fleeting curiosity on Su Chen's face and immediately stepped forward to explain, "Sir, don't be fooled by the cute and cuddly appearance of giant pandas. Their fighting ability is in no way inferior to that of tigers. In fact, an adult giant panda can be slightly stronger than a tiger in terms of fighting power!"

"The two giant pandas in our park are nearing adulthood and have developed a strong sense of territory. When they see Pang Hu, they might think he's here to take over their territory!"

Su Chen nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this, reached out and gently patted Fatty Tiger's big head, and whispered, "Fatty Tiger, be quiet!"

Upon hearing this, Fat Tiger, who had been roaring angrily, immediately fell silent, though his tiger eyes remained fixed on the two giant pandas inside.

Once Fatty Tiger calmed down, Su Chen's gaze fell on the two giant pandas, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. "Wang Hai, do you have a key? Open the door, I want to go in and take a look!"

"Huh?" Wang Hai was stunned, staring at Su Chen in astonishment. He thought he had misheard his boss and asked, "Sir, you just said you wanted to go in and take a look?"

"Hmm~ That's right!" Su Chen nodded calmly. How could he possibly miss such a good opportunity to catch a giant panda?

As someone who is half from Chengdu, it seems that a longing for giant pandas is etched into my genes, just like the desire to see snow or the sea. It can be said to be an obsession engraved in my bones.

“Sir, I think it’s better not to!” Wang Hai’s face was full of trouble. “Giant pandas may look docile, but they are still fierce beasts comparable to tigers. Moreover, this is the time when they are on high alert. If you go in, they might attack you!”

Chen Fei, who had been standing silently to the side, gently patted Wang Hai on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, would a gentleman joke about his own safety?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Fatty Tiger, who was already lying down at Su Chen's feet, and gestured towards it with her chin, "Look at Fatty Tiger, there's a reason why he's so obedient!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Hai hesitated for a moment, but eventually gritted his teeth and nodded. After all, his boss and superiors had spoken, so what could a lowly soldier like him do? He immediately took out a master key from his pocket, walked to the side, and opened the door.

He also thoughtfully reminded him, "Sir, please be careful. If anything seems wrong, come out immediately!"

"Don't worry!" Su Chen smiled and patted Wang Hai on the shoulder before stepping into the panda's living area.

What happened next completely shocked Wang Hai. The two giant pandas, which had looked fierce and menacing, instantly transformed back into their original adorable and gentle selves upon seeing Su Chen approaching.

The lead panda trotted over to Su Chen, affectionately hugged his leg, and started to act cute, making happy bleating sounds.

Even the other panda quickly followed suit and hugged Su Chen's other leg.

"This...this...how is this possible?" Wang Hai stood outside the fence, his eyes wide open and his mouth agape, unable to close it for a long time.

The scene before him completely shattered his understanding of the world.

If Su Chen were the nanny of the two giant pandas, this scene would be understandable, but this is the first time Su Chen has appeared in front of the two giant pandas.

Could it be that our boss possesses some kind of innate animalistic physique, making him exceptionally approachable to any animal or beast?
If that's the case, it seems to explain why a ferocious beast like Gian is so human-like and obedient!

For a moment, Wang Hai's gaze toward his boss held a new layer of mysterious reverence.

"You two don't know how heavy you are? Hurry up and let go of my legs!" Su Chen felt the pressure on his legs and, with a helpless smile, pushed the two pandas' heads to make them release his legs.

With the animal affinity ability rewarded by the system, the two giant pandas became extremely dependent on him. It took Su Chen a lot of effort to get the two giant pandas to let go of his legs.

However, the two giant pandas did not leave. Instead, they sat obediently on the ground, quietly watching him with their dark-circled eyes, without making a sound.

"Wang Hai, what are the names of these two little guys?" Su Chen patted the heads of the two giant pandas before realizing that he didn't know their names.

Wang Hai wasn't stupid; he immediately understood his boss's meaning. Even if the two pandas had names, they didn't have any at the moment. He immediately replied, "Sir, they haven't been named yet. Why don't you name them?"

Su Chen chuckled. He knew exactly what Wang Hai was thinking, but he didn't delve into it. Even if the two little guys had names before, now that they were in his zoo, it was a fresh start, so their names naturally had to be changed.

His gaze swept over the two giant pandas, and he knew the answer in his heart. He reached out and patted the head of the lead panda, whispering, "From now on, your name will be Hua Hua!"

As for the other giant panda, Su Chen named it Fu Bao.

The two pandas immediately responded to the names, chirping happily, clearly showing their fondness for them.

After spending some time in the giant panda's living area, seeing that it was getting late, he prepared to leave. Unexpectedly, Hua Hua clung to him and came right out of the living area. Once outside, Hua Hua and Pang Hu confronted each other again, but instead of roaring at each other like before, they each went to Su Chen's side and began to affectionately fawn over him, giving off a vibe of vying for his affections.

Su Chen, along with Chen Fei and Wang Hai, were left speechless by the scene.

Su Chen had no choice but to take the two guys back to the house by the lake, since they couldn't really explore other places with them around.

This led to the scene at the beginning.

……

"Good heavens, what are you up to? A white tiger on the left, a panda on the right? Are you just missing a raptor?"

Just as Su Chen was enjoying his leisurely time, a voice rang out from behind him.

Upon hearing that familiar voice, a hint of surprise flashed in Su Chen's eyes. He turned his head to look at the person who had come and said, "Brother Chen, are you sober now?"

The newcomer was Xiao Chen. He was no longer the drunkard he had been before; there was no trace of drunkenness in him.

The speed at which he regained consciousness surprised Su Chen somewhat.

"He's awake! Luckily, I brought some hangover medicine with me, or he might still be lying in bed right now!" Xiao Chen plopped down next to Su Chen, a smug smile flashing across his face.

"So you were prepared before you came!" Now it was Su Chen's turn to be both amused and exasperated.

It seems that when Xiao Chen went to see him in the morning, he had already guessed his plans.

"Just a regular thing~ Just a regular thing!" How could Xiao Chen admit it? Although he knew in his heart that Xiao Chen was doing this for his own good, wanting him to get drunk and forget his troubles, some things would be meaningless if they were said out in the open.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen smiled and shook his head, not delving further into the topic.

"By the way, Lao Su, I heard from Grandpa that you've been making some moves in the Northwest?" Xiao Chen changed the subject, bringing up Su Chen.

"Hmm?" Su Chen raised an eyebrow, pondering the meaning behind Xiao Chen's words, but still nodded slightly: "Just small-scale operations, a charity event and a folk culture school in the Northwest, as for investment..."

"A photovoltaic ranch project was started deep in the desert of Minqin, but the project has only just begun and it will probably take a long time to complete."

Xiao Chen didn't respond immediately after hearing this, but nodded thoughtfully. After a while, he came back to his senses, glanced around to make sure no one else was there, and then said, "What do you think of Western Xinjiang? Do you have any plans to increase investment there?"

"Western Xinjiang?"

Su Chen was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized that something big was about to happen!
"Brother Chen, do you mean that one of the key areas of future development includes the Western Frontier?" Su Chen's expression became much more serious, and even his tone became more cautious.

Xiao Chen didn't answer directly. He reached out and rummaged around on his body for a while, trying to find a cigarette, but he couldn't find one in any of his pockets. So he could only stick out his index and middle fingers at Su Chen.

Su Chen immediately understood, took out a pack of white cigarettes from his pocket, lit one for Xiao Chen, then lit one for himself, and casually tossed the pack of cigarettes on the table.

After exhaling a cloud of smoke, Xiao Chen continued, "You know that the Western Frontier is a vast and resource-rich region, and it is also an important gateway, bordering many countries."

"In recent years, the infrastructure in western Xinjiang has been changing rapidly, and the foundation for development has been laid very solidly. What it lacked was an opportunity, and now... that opportunity is about to arrive!"

Xiao Chen flicked the ash from his cigarette, his expression growing more serious. "The controlled nuclear fusion technology you submitted earlier is being used to build one or even multiple large-scale 'artificial suns,' and one of the places where this is being implemented is in the northwest, specifically in Xinjiang!"

"You probably understand the value of this project better than I do. If this project is finalized, the benefits it will bring will be immeasurable!"

"Planning ahead now is much more relaxed than rushing in all at once, and it will also allow us to get more and better support! At the same time, it can also curb the penetration of foreign companies in the market to a certain extent!"

"Especially for the industries under your control, particularly the Zhengdao Industrial Park, you can bring some projects to Xinjiang. Although it's a bit far, it will save you a lot of trouble, don't you think?"

Su Chen slowly sat up straight, his right hand unconsciously stroking Hua Hua's fluffy head, his eyes gradually becoming deep.

His previous actions in the Northwest were mostly driven by personal sentiment, but unexpectedly, he seems to have stumbled upon a crucial juncture.

Xiao Chen's words reminded him that the Zhengdao Industrial Park is gradually developing towards military industrialization, and the technologies involved will only become more and more astonishing.

Take the blind box he obtained from the system before – the complete set of technical data for the Nantianmen Project. If it is researched and manufactured in the Zhengdao Park, it will eventually fall into the eyes of those with ulterior motives, and then it will bring all sorts of trouble.

However, if the military project were relocated to western Xinjiang, such concerns could be completely dispelled. After all, in that sparsely populated area, anyone who wanted to do something would be noticed before they even made a move.

However, the "White Emperor" project is already underway, so it's not the time to move the location yet. The initial planning for western Xinjiang can continue first.

Having thought of this, Su Chen had already made up his mind. He looked at Xiao Chen and said in a more serious tone, "Brother Chen, thank you for the reminder. We can indeed devote more energy to looking at the Western Frontier. But not now. After I finish dealing with my recent matters, I will personally go to the Western Frontier to conduct an on-site investigation."

"Okay!" Seeing Su Chen agree, Xiao Chen's smile widened even more. "If there's anything that needs to be coordinated, just let me know. Your brother Chen here can still put in a good word for me."

After a pause, Xiao Chen looked Su Chen up and down with a hint of curiosity and asked, "What have you been up to lately? I get the feeling you're planning something big."

"Hehe~ I can't say, you'll find out when the time comes!" Su Chen smiled mysteriously, but then he seemed to remember something, and his smile faded a bit. "Let's relax for a few days. I'll take you somewhere and show you something. I promise you won't be disappointed!"

"You brat..." Xiao Chen pointed at Su Chen in the air with his finger, but he didn't ask where they were going. "Fine, if it's not a surprise enough, see how I deal with you!"

"Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be in for a big surprise!" Su Chen could already picture Xiao Chen's wide-open mouth in astonishment!
Time passed slowly as the two chatted, and night fell quietly before they knew it.

Around seven o'clock, Deng Chao, Chen He, and Wu Jing came out of the house, all looking a little dazed, which is a typical symptom of being drunk.

They were all surprised to see Xiao Chen sober. After learning that Xiao Chen had a special hangover cure, the three of them shamelessly asked Xiao Chen for a few pills.

Su Chen originally thought that Xiao Chen would get revenge that night and challenge Chen He and Wu Jing to another fight, but to his surprise, the guy didn't even mention drinking.

Since Xiao Chen didn't say anything, Chen He and the others naturally wouldn't want to suffer for it, so they all agreed not to bring up the matter.

And so, the group sat by the lake, enjoying dinner and a late-night snack, chatting about entertainment gossip until the early hours of the morning. (End of Chapter)