A leisurely life: I have a scenic area

Chapter 61 It seems that these red pandas are destined to be connected with him!

Qi Yue was in his office, calculating the week's revenue.

Behind the ticket hall is a large area, including his own courtyard, staff dormitories, and a two-story office building.

He has his own office.

"The number of visitors on Saturday was 4631, and the number of visitors on Sunday was 4439, which adds up to about 9000, and the ticket revenue was 27."

"In the ring toss activity, more than 7200 people purchased red rings at 20 yuan each, totaling 144,000 yuan."

"Mixue Ice Cream stores are also experiencing a surge in orders all day long, with more than 3000 orders sold in a single day, resulting in substantial revenue."

"The petting zoo sells a lot of fresh carrots and cabbages, about eight or nine hundred servings, which can earn more than ten thousand yuan."

"I also sell my own ice cream, about 600 sticks, making 2 yuan profit per stick, which is 1200 yuan."

"Of course, tickets are subject to tax, and strictly speaking, the ring toss activity is also subject to tax, but a portion will be deducted."

"And then there are operating costs..."

"But no matter what, I'm sure I can make 30 this weekend."

"Finally, we can make some big money."

After a simple calculation, Qi Yue roughly estimated his income.

He was very satisfied with the number.

He can't compare to those big scenic spots that earn hundreds of millions a year. With his current scale, he can earn seven or eight hundred thousand a month, which is already pretty good.

Moreover, this is just the beginning.

The shops and other retail spaces aren't even set up yet; right now, they're only making money from ticket sales.

Once the scenic area is built, some shops and stores can be added.

At that time, the money you earn will increase many times over.

Qi Yue looked at the scenic area map hanging on the front of his office and mentally planned what the scenic area would look like in the future.

We've built far too few things yet.

But he wasn't in a hurry; he would take it slow.

This is not something that can be rushed.

After the event ended, the scenic area briefly returned to silence.

Of course, this is only relative to last weekend. Due to the popularity of the geese, there were quite a few tourists visiting the scenic area.

Now the geese roam freely on the green grass every day.

The four guys always hang out together, inseparable.

Sometimes when tourists take out their phones to take pictures of them, the four geese will raise their heads and chests, striking a pose to cooperate.

But if anyone tries to touch them, the geese will wag their tails and run away briskly.

Basically, they won't let you touch them.

On Monday afternoon, Qi Yue had some free time, so he drove his yellow three-wheeled vehicle, with his little yellow car, to inspect the construction progress of the scenic area.

The zoo's forest is now nearing completion.

There are three rooms inside: a rest room, a breastfeeding room, and a medical room.

The house is surrounded by a large courtyard enclosed by wire mesh.

The yard was covered with green grass and had wooden frames, swings, a log bridge, tires, and so on.

This is the perfect place to keep animals that don't have a large range of movement.

Qi Yue's plan is to raise red pandas.

They are adorable by nature, a Class II protected animal in China, and naturally have a small range of activity.

A large yard is enough for them to move around in.

Red pandas in the wild were almost extinct, but thanks to human rescue efforts, their numbers are increasing.

The current population size is very stable.

Some scenic spots even offer red panda-themed bed-warming services.

The red pandas can interact with tourists at the hotel.

These guys are really cute; their looks are among the best in the world.

If placed in a scenic area, it would definitely be the most visually appealing.

Just do it.

Therefore, Qi Yue first contacted the local forestry department to apply for the "National Key Protected Wild Animal Domestication and Breeding Permit".

This kind of thing can be difficult or easy; it all depends on whether the government department will process it.

In some places, people demand bribes and favors, and it takes several rounds of drinking parties to get things done.

However, the atmosphere in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is much better, and government departments are genuinely doing their jobs.

Moreover, they will provide help and assistance as long as the matter is reliable.

Therefore, Qi Yue did not spend too much effort in arranging the breeding of red pandas.

The venue, environment, and facilities here all meet the standards.

Furthermore, since tourist attractions can generate revenue for the local government, the forestry department was very supportive of his work. The breeding permit was issued in just a few days.

All that's left is to buy the red panda.

The breeding and raising of protected animals is limited, so when Qi Yue reports his needs, he has to wait in line.

These official channels don't cost much because they use government resources.

But if it's on the black market, the illegal kind, then it's outrageous, around 350,000 yuan per animal.

The existence of wealthy and unscrupulous buyers creates this illegal profit chain.

However, the queues at public zoos are extremely long. There are plenty of zoos and scenic spots that want to buy red pandas, and with such long queues, who knows when the wait will end.

Just as Qi Yue was wondering when it would be his turn, the city's public security department suddenly contacted him.

It turns out that a few days ago, a major case of poaching red pandas was cracked in Sichuan and Chongqing.

A criminal gang buys and breeds red pandas at low prices, then sells them on the black market.

Some are wild, and some are farmed.

Wild red pandas are released into protected areas, while suitable breeding grounds are found for domesticated red pandas.

When the city's public security department learned about the case, they inquired with the forestry bureau and, after learning about Qi Yue's situation, asked him if he wanted to adopt the animal.

Upon hearing this news, Qi Yue immediately responded without hesitation:
"Yes, of course I want it. I have all the necessary documents."

How do I adopt?

Upon hearing this, the police officer said:

"If you want it, you need to go to the public security department in Sichuan and Chongqing."

"We can provide you with proof and a contract."

"The red pandas are currently under the protection of conservation organizations. As long as you have proof, you can take some of them with you."

"Because it's an emergency, there's no plan yet, so if we get there sooner, we can take it away directly."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yue said:

"Sure, I can leave now and get there tonight."

"Just tell me how to proceed."

"Perfect timing!"

The police officers were also surprised by Qi Yue's efficiency; he left as soon as he was told to.

This kind of thing really can't be delayed.

Red pandas are so popular that many scenic spots are lining up to keep them.

However, other places probably wouldn't take this news seriously.

Or it would take a lot of time to notify other departments.

After all, many people within the system are busy enough with their daily work and don't pay much attention to anything extra.

Fortunately, Qi Yue was not in that location.

They are very attentive to the needs of the people.

Upon hearing that Qi Yue was leaving that very night, the police officer immediately said:

"Okay, I'll check with my supervisor right away. If it's possible, we'll send someone to go with you tonight."

Hearing him say this, Qi Yue was somewhat surprised:

"Is it appropriate for us to go together?"

"It's nothing, it's what I should do. Wait for my call."

The officer hung up the phone.

The call came back very quickly.

A police officer was to travel with Qi Yue to Sichuan and Chongqing to handle the matter of the red panda.

After all, the police are all part of the same system, and even if they are in different provinces, many people know each other, making it easier to handle the situation.

Qi Yue was genuinely grateful to these people.

It gives the feeling that government departments are really doing practical things for the people.

That very night, Qi Yue packed his things and flew to Sichuan and Chongqing, not daring to delay for even a moment.

Everything is the best arrangement.

The opportunity has arrived; we must seize it without delay.

Moreover, he felt that these red pandas were somehow connected to him.

These red pandas must have suffered a lot from being poached, bred, and traded by criminal gangs.

It's not necessarily physical, but rather psychological.

The pressure of being sold must have made their lives very painful.

Qi Yue, who flew to Sichuan and Chongqing, was their savior.

We must go and save them.

(End of this chapter)