"Quick, quick, the showdown between the classic salted duck and the wildest boss—the hype is off the charts. We must report it immediately!"

"Hurry up, today’s event will be packed with people. It’s Boss Wang’s first offline challenge, and the time and place favor the opponent. The scene is sure to be exciting."

"I just wonder if Boss Wang can beat that owner who’s obviously here to ride the wave of attention."

"Why not say a professional is here to burst the bubble of an online celebrity?"

"This online celebrity has cooked for Michelin. How many dare to call themselves professionals compared to him?"

Today is definitely a highly anticipated day for the many onlookers.

In Nanjing’s territory, Boss Wang is going head-to-head with a century-old local shop, using one of Nanjing’s most famous ducks—this is quite a spectacular event in the sensational world.

While everyone was eagerly anticipating, there was one person furrowing his brows tightly, forming a mountain-shaped crease. This person was Director Liu.

Everyone knew there would be a lot happening here today, so work started early, and everyone was already waiting in the office by 6 AM.

Zhang Chunming said excitedly, "Our zoo might just catch a major break with this! It’s Boss Wang’s first offline challenge, the thought is thrilling, and how many people will it attract? Even if only half stay, we won’t have to worry about visitors."

Miss Liu Xia, who was weighing the koalas, was also very happy: "Indeed, it’s all over the internet now, hitting all kinds of headlines. My favorite leather pants singer got bumped off the top headlines again, poor thing, a moment of silence for them."

"I’m already imagining the scene of crowds packed shoulder to shoulder in our zoo."

"Riding this wave of overwhelming traffic, we’ll be living the high life in no time!"

While they were enthusiastically discussing, Director Liu suddenly stood up without a word and walked straight out of the office.

Zhang Chunming and the others looked at him, puzzled, not knowing what suddenly came over him.

"What’s going on? Why does it seem like the director is upset?"

"No idea, frowning with such huge traffic coming?"

"Did the bank call about overdue payments?"

"Who knows, what’s the director up to?"

They quickly ran out of the office only to see the director riding a bike swiftly towards the main entrance.

"Going to see Boss Wang?"

"Worried Boss Wang might suddenly ask for more money?"

"Could be, given how good the promotional effect is."

Director Liu, of course, couldn’t hear the whispers of his subordinates. He had already gone straight to Wang Fan’s camper van.

At this moment, Wang Fan and Zhuo Qianqian had just finished getting ready to go for a morning exercise when they saw Director Liu, looking melancholic, cycling towards them.

Wang Fan greeted, "Director Liu, good morning. Where are you heading?"

"Squeak..."

Director Liu squeezed the brakes and said directly to Wang Fan, "Boss Wang, can we have a quick chat?"

"I was just about to go for a run. How about later?"

"It’s urgent."

Wang Fan nodded, "Alright, go ahead."

Director Liu said seriously, "There’s a small square a block away. I hope you can move today’s competition there."

"Hmm?"

Wang Fan was taken aback, "Why is that?"

Not to be arrogant, Wang Fan believed there would definitely be a huge crowd today, as joining in the fun is a natural instinct. It would be a great thing for the zoo, so why is Director Liu trying to send him away?

Director Liu sighed, "I know the turnout today will be massive, an extremely alarming number, which is great for the zoo, but there’s one thing I need to consider."

After another sigh, he said seriously, "With so many people crowding at the zoo’s entrance, there are bound to be uncontrollable factors. The noise will likely cause some animals in the park to have stress reactions."

Wang Fan stared blankly at the middle-aged man in front of him.

A scholarly-looking man with a lean build, his eyes showed a mix of regret and relief.

Wang Fan really admired this director now.

Because of the potential stress on some animals due to the crowd, he could resolutely refuse such overwhelming traffic—a decision no ordinary person would make.

After a moment of silence, Wang Fan asked, "Are you sure?"

Director Liu nodded firmly, "I’m sure!"

He had his considerations.

The large crowd wasn’t terribly scary. If the influx was all to visit the zoo for the animals, he would welcome it with open arms, but it wasn’t.

The people were here for the hype, a sensational showdown, and who knows what kind of noise that would create.

He naturally wanted that traffic, but he couldn’t forget his principles—the animals were the real masters of the zoo!

No animal liked an excessively noisy environment; they wouldn’t favor such a noisy crowd outside.

So even though it was a valuable opportunity, he had to refuse that overwhelming fortune.

Seeing Director Liu’s determined expression, Wang Fan smiled and nodded, "Got it. I’ll drive over soon, and maybe you could set up a sign to guide people."

Director Liu exhaled a breath of relief, "Of course, I’ll also arrange someone at the entrance to explain."

Wang Fan said, "Alright, you get busy then, I’ll go for my exercise first and will drive away afterward. I’ll be back tomorrow."

With that, he walked towards Zhuo Qianqian, waiting by the roadside.

Watching Wang Fan’s gradually receding figure, Director Liu wished he could slap himself.

An opportunity that could have been a turning point for the zoo was let go by him.

Regretful? Of course!

But would he take it back? Absolutely not!

Even if given ten thousand more chances, he would still make the same decision today to send Wang Fan away.

With a sense of loss, he turned, got on his bike, and pedaled back towards the zoo.

Zhuo Qianqian asked curiously, "What did Director Liu want?"

Wang Fan replied, "He asked me to move to the square next door today."

"Huh?"

Zhuo Qianqian gasped, as if in disbelief, "Doesn’t he know how large the crowd will be today?"

Wang Fan said, "It’s because he knows exactly how much that he asked me to move."

Zhuo Qianqian, thoughtfully, said, "Is it to prevent chaos from the crowd? I feel like there would be police officers to help keep order."

Wang Fan shook his head, "No, he’s worried the noise will disturb the animals."

"Huh?"

This time, Zhuo Qianqian was truly shocked, "Just because of that?"

Wang Fan nodded, looking towards the zoo, and quietly said, "Just because of that; it seems this director is also an idealist."

Zhuo Qianqian said nothing more.

To the boss, being an idealist was never a derogatory term.