"This gentleman's idea is very good." Sonia said, "A small zoo with those precious animals. This is a great idea!"
Collecting rare animals was also a small hobby of the upper class in Europe from the 17th to the 19th century. However, breeding animals is more difficult than making specimens. The rare birds and animals that were finally obtained were sent to the nobles after going through many difficulties and dangers.
Palaces and palaces often died within a short period of time. There was no zoology and systematic veterinary medicine at that time, and there was no experience in raising wild animals artificially. The mortality rate was very high. Even the African lion, which is the standard in modern zoos,
It is difficult to make a living in this era.
After Sonia arrived in Lingao, she became accustomed to the various "miracles" of the Australians, so she naturally felt that the Australians must be unique in raising animals.
Then Du Yuanlao mentioned in the letter that he had "privately entrusted" the merchants of vo and ePI to collect rare birds and animals in the trading areas during the trade. After the transportation, the purchase expenses required were borne by him personally, but the preparation of specimens and breeding
I need help from the museum.
"We are of course extremely grateful for such a generous donation..."
Ju Yi couldn't help but remind her: "It's easy to make specimens, but raising animals requires approval from the Senate. Where do we get the budget?"
"Oh, yes, I forgot." Sonia then remembered that she was just a researcher and the executive director was Cui Yunhong.
"Xiao, please help me draft a reply letter, which means thanking him for his letter. I think this is a good thing. But it needs the approval of the Senate. Otherwise, we cannot accept animals for breeding, and we do not have full-time breeders.
You need to apply to the Senate. There is no problem with making specimens, as long as the animals he sends are suitable."
Ju Yi agreed and wrote down the key points in his notebook. Sonia stretched her body and said, "I'm going home, and you will be the one to clean up."
"Go back. The child is still waiting."
"She, she won't wait for me. She doesn't want to breastfeed anymore." Although Sonia said this, she packed up her bag and left.
Ju Yi and Ju Jing began to clean up the research room. Since there was not much work in the research room today, the cleaning work was easy. The two of them finished their work quickly. The clock on the wall had already passed six-thirty.
"Let's go eat."
The Natural History Museum has a small establishment and does not have a canteen. The naturalized staff are given meal stamps and eat out by themselves. Fortunately, there are many naturalized people who receive wages locally, forming a huge salaried class. Around them
A very developed tertiary industry has developed. The catering business that meets the most basic need of eating is rich and colorful in Lingao and is the best in the world.
These two "apprentices" who work at the Museum of Natural History are officially ranked in the Senate's salaried job list as administrative level 14 staff - the lowest level staff, and receive the lowest level of salary of level 29. However,
As single women, they have no parents or children, and they live in a "public dormitory" where they do not have to pay rent. This means that they can spend whatever money they earn on their own, so they will not be treated badly when it comes to eating.
"Should I eat something good today, or go to the same place?"
"Let's go to the same place. But we have to change the food. Instead of eating salt-grilled fish, eat meat!"
"I can't afford meat."
"I'm here to treat you. Braised pork belly set meal!"
…
Although they were not related by blood, they were given twin-like names, worked, studied and stayed together, and naturally formed a relationship of best friends. If the Senate had not allowed sworn sworn vows, they would probably have become sworn brothers.
After talking and laughing, they packed up their things and were about to leave together, when Cui Xi appeared.
"Where are you going...?" Cui Xi has been in Gao for a long time, but her Mandarin is still stumbling.
"What about going to dinner? Are you coming too?" Ju Jing joked, "Chief Cui gave you a lot of pocket money?"
"Pocket money? Quite a lot." Cui Xi scratched his head. He didn't know why he mentioned his pocket money. He still couldn't understand the joking tone, "But I won't go to dinner, and I won't treat guests."
"Who wants you to treat me, you miser?" Ju Yi said.
"Cui Yuanlao, I want you to come over."
The two looked at each other and what would happen if Chief Cui suddenly called them over?
The two came to Cui Yunhong's office with anxiety. Not only was Chief Cui in the office, but there was also a man they didn't know.
"This is Mr. Wang Yuan." Cui Yunhong introduced, "He is currently working at Nanyang Company. Do you know Nanyang Company?"
The two nodded. Of course they knew that people from this company had visited the Natural History Museum a few days ago and asked for some mineral specimens.
But this man is actually the chief? Judging from his clothes, he is no different from ordinary cadres and employees.
"Mr. Wang plans to transfer some people from our Natural History Museum to work at Nanyang Company - I want to find out some information from you. This is a normal 'background check'. You can answer truthfully without any worries. The conversation record is confidential.
do you understand?"
"Yes, Chief." The two sisters nodded immediately.
Wang Kai greeted with a smile: "My name is Wang Kai. I have learned about you two from Comrade Cui Yunhong. You are both young and promising." He looked at his watch and said, "Today's time is very late. There is a delay.
You have eaten - then, I'll treat you to dinner, and we'll talk while we eat."
An elder wanted to invite them to dinner alone! Ju Yi and Ju Jing couldn't help but feel flattered. It's not that they had the ambition to be "selected by the elders to be life secretaries", just the honor of having dinner with the elders was enough for them to become naturalized.
Civilian workers have been bragging for a long time.
"Everything is at the discretion of the chief," Ju Jing said.
Wang Kai had a lot of thoughts on how to investigate Sonia. He was unwilling to ask the Political Security Bureau for advice. Needless to say, Xiong Sang would definitely give him a comprehensive and complete material. However, the favor of the Political Security Bureau was not
You can owe it casually. Just hearing Xiong Sang's words: "We will talk about these things later" is enough for people to go back and wonder what three or four days means.
After much thought, he decided to do it himself. Fortunately, Nanyang Company was currently recruiting employees. As a senior executive of Nanyang Company, it was at least reasonable to conduct background checks on future employees. Conducting investigations in the name of eating would reduce vigilance.
The restaurants that Senate cadres and workers go to most often are the "Public Canteens" located throughout the streets and alleys. Their quality is roughly equivalent to the box lunch restaurants of the old days: meat dishes with a few dishes, soup, rice, and steamed buns. Fengjian
It’s optional. It doesn’t cost a lot of money and you can eat enough.
The place that Ju Yi and Ju Jing often go to is not a public canteen, but a more upscale "set food restaurant". The store is not big, and in addition to selling fixed set meals "set food", there are also various dishes to go with drinks, so you can have a drink.
Wang Kai followed the place they told him and came to the restaurant. There were not many people in the restaurant, so he asked for a booth-style closed box. After hearing that they wanted to eat meat, he generously ordered three double portions.
Roast meat set meal.
The two sisters were a little uneasy. The double roasted pork set meal was one of the most high-end set meals in the restaurant. Ju Jing said: "Chief, this is too expensive for you."
"Not at all," Wang Kai said, "It's just taking up your meal time. I won't give you overtime pay. I want you to eat better."
"Chief, you are joking." Ju Jing was older and more experienced, "Chief, just ask whatever you want. As long as we know, we will tell you."
"Okay, let's wait until the food is served." Wang Kai is quite satisfied with this place. He deliberately wore the clothes that naturalized workers often wear today so as not to attract attention.
The roasted pork set meal was delivered quickly. Roasted goose and barbecued pork were paired with white rice, a plate of vegetables and a bowl of soup. It was delicious and affordable.
"Eat, eat." Wang Kai greeted with a smile while taking out a stack of pieces from his purse. These were all Nanyang Company's background investigation forms. The names of many naturalized workers were written on them. Of course,
These are all deceptions. The only one he really wants to investigate is Sonia.
Taking advantage of the opportunity when the two girls began to eat and drink, and their guard gradually relaxed, he took a few bites and began to ask.
At the beginning, he did not ask Sonia, but several ordinary museum staff. When he asked, his attitude was very casual. It was really like "talking while eating". The atmosphere was very relaxed, and sometimes he would even have a few small conversations with her.
It was a joke, making the two girls giggle.
Seeing that the atmosphere was in place, he began to turn the conversation to the senator's maid and asked about Valentina's situation.
"She can speak Chinese quite well. She is almost blind when reading and writing Chinese characters," Ju Jing said. "She is very good at drawing."
"People are a bit neurotic!" Ju Yi said.
Ju Jing glared at her, and Ju Yi shrank her neck and became silent.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter," Wang Kai thought to himself that this boss was quite vigilant, and said, "I said before, these materials are confidential. Besides, as naturalized workers, you should honestly report the problem to the elders.
It’s just a matter of duty. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”
"Yes," Ju Yi hesitated and said, "I can't tell what's wrong with her. She is just very lively. She makes a fuss all day long, winks when she talks, laughs when she's happy, and yells when she's unhappy.
Screaming - it's like being mentally ill."
"I think she's just too lively." Ju Jing quickly added, "She's actually quite nice. If you get used to the way she talks, it won't be surprising. And she doesn't make a fuss at all when she's painting."
Wang Kai pretended to smear a few strokes on the paper and asked again:
"Did she say anything dissatisfied with the Senate and the senators in the museum?"