Free Web NovelChapter 256: Chapter 256: Reopening
"Mhm! Mhm!" Hah’Er grunted happily, scampering over to the slide. It slid down with a whoosh, landing on its rear. Without even bothering to brush the dust off, it immediately scrambled back up.
Shi Gaofei seemed interested in the slide as well, darting up right behind Hah’Er. As a result, when Hah’Er was on its second slide and hadn’t even stood up yet, Shi Gaofei landed right on its head. Hah’Er didn’t get mad. It just lifted Shi Gaofei off its head, led it over to a swing, and started pushing.
"Whoa! Whoa!" The swing was much more thrilling than the slide. Pushed by Hah’Er, Shi Gaofei swung higher and higher, letting out excited shrieks. Clearly, this more stimulating game was a better fit for it.
Cheeky also flapped its wings, took a tour of the bamboo grove and trees, then flew back to Sun Qian’s shoulder and started complaining. "Bin, I’m telling you, why didn’t you make this a tropical rainforest? This is totally boring! No Brazilian Raspberries, no Jabuticabas, no figs... there’s nothing! What’s the point of all this stuff?"
’You weren’t even here, so why would I set all that up? Besides, to create even a small tropical rainforest in Yunzhong City, I’d need a fully enclosed structure. Then I’d have to raise the indoor temperature to match the Amazon jungle and set up constant irrigation. The cost would be huge. In any case, with my current financial situation, it’s just not possible.’
’Look at Shi Gaofei. It came all the way from the African Savannah, and it’s not complaining about the environment, is it? Why do you have to be so picky?’
"Heh, I can’t help you with that. You’ll have to take it up with your dear Qianqian. When her work becomes a huge bestseller, you can ask her to build you a tropical rainforest!" Shen Yibin didn’t dare to argue back directly, so he used Sun Qian as a shield.
"Qianqian, Qianqian, when the time comes, you’ll build me a tropical rainforest and plant all kinds of tropical fruit trees, okay?" Cheeky had actually learned how to act cute. The little rascal nuzzled Sun Qian’s cheek with its beak as it spoke. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
"Of course! Once I’m rich, I’ll definitely build you one that’s even bigger than this! And then I’ll take you back to the Amazon jungle for a visit." Sun Qian was very fond of the little guy; she was willing to promise it anything as long as it was within her power.
"Okay, but Qianqian, don’t work too hard. Just remembering is enough. I’d feel bad if you wore yourself out." ’Damn it,’ Shen Yibin thought, ’these two are shamelessly showing off their lovey-dovey nonsense right in front of me.’ The exchange gave him goosebumps all over. ’I served you hand and foot back in the day, but I never got this kind of treatment!’
After playing on the various equipment for a while, Hah’Er climbed a large tree and started to rest, hugging a branch. Shi Gaofei, meanwhile, was on the ground, digging here with its paws and scratching there, perhaps checking for snake holes.
"Let me show you the upstairs," Shen Yibin said. Seeing the animals having fun below, he decided not to disturb them. He led Sun Qian and the store employees to the second floor. Half of the second floor had now been removed, allowing sunlight to pour directly into the interior, while the other half had only undergone minor renovations.
Li Zhen and his team had built a sizable viewing and leisure terrace on the second floor. The tips of the bamboo and the branches of the large tree reached the edge of the terrace; Hah’Er could even climb directly from a branch onto the second floor.
This terrace was much larger than the old balcony, spacious enough for a dozen people to drink tea and enjoy the view at the same time. It wouldn’t feel crowded even if they held a barbecue party. Moreover, they could gaze at the starry night sky through the glass roof. ’Drinking beer, eating skewers, and watching the beautiful stars... just thinking about it feels amazing,’ he mused.
’Hmm, I could plan something like that for the evening of the grand opening. I’ll invite Bai Yanni, Xu Ye, and Qiao Wenqi over and we can have a great time. And this time, we won’t have to worry about people drinking too much and not being able to get home. There are two new staff dormitories on the second floor, enough space for more people to rest.’
To improve the living conditions for Gao Shu and the others, Shen Yibin had converted all three dorm rooms into standard rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Xie Nannan had also moved in, and sometimes Xia Shixuan, when it was too late and she couldn’t be bothered to go home, would also stay the night. The living quarters in the shop were much more spacious than before. They could all squeeze in and sleep comfortably if needed.
’It’s a good thing Egg is gone now. Otherwise, if it saw the full moon from here, it would probably dance with even more gusto, and no one would get any sleep!’ Staring at the glass roof, Shen Yibin sighed in silent relief.
For the next two days, Shen Yibin and his team were a whirlwind of activity. They cleaned the store, called and texted customers who had inquired during the closure, restocked on new pets from Bao, and settled them into the shop. Then, Hah’Er led Li Shiqing, Gao Shu, and the others in feeding the new arrivals and taking them out for exercise to keep them in good health and high spirits.
Thankfully, none of the new animals dared to provoke Shi Gaofei. Otherwise, Shen Yibin might have suffered losses before he even reopened. Even though there were several large dogs this time, they were no match for Shi Gaofei at all.
「On the final day before the grand opening」 Xu Ye arrived with people from an event planning company. They decorated the storefront with festive ribbons, balloons, and an inflatable arch, making everything look cheerful and celebratory. They also set up a small stage by the entrance for Shen Yibin’s speech and Sun Qian’s performance.
「Early the next morning」 Shen Yibin got up quickly to prepare for his guests. Of course, even at such a crucial time, Shi Gaofei had no intention of letting him off the hook and dragged him to the park for a workout. fгeewebnovёl.com
When he returned to the shop, Bai Yanni and Qiao Wenqi were already there. They had brought flowers and gifts to congratulate him on the reopening. Shen Yibin thanked them profusely before leading them up to the second-floor terrace to sit and rest. He served them tea, then asked Sun Qian to join them and keep them company over tea and conversation.
"From Director Kong Riguang of Xiangjiang, a pair of flower baskets and a consecrated statue of the God of Wealth! Congratulations to Boss Shen on the grand opening! Wishing Boss Shen a prosperous business and vast fortune..."
"From General Manager Li Yinchen of XX Group, a pair of flower baskets and a consecrated Three-legged Golden Toad! Congratulations to Boss Shen on the grand opening! Wishing Boss Shen great success in his endeavors..."
"From Vice Director Qin of the Yunzhong City Tourism Bureau, a pair of flower baskets and a piece of his personal calligraphy! Congratulations to Boss Shen on the grand opening! Wishing Boss Shen..."
"From Manager Bao of the Yunzhong City Pet Base, a pair of flower baskets and two pots of Drip Guanyin! Congratulations to Boss Shen on the grand opening..."
The emcee at the entrance continuously announced the list of guests and their gifts, causing passersby to turn and stare. ’Just who opened this shop? Why are so many influential people sending gifts?’
