Her reaction earned an inward nod of approval from Yang Qi. The designer’s open-mindedness and professionalism were truly impressive.

"Do you have a preliminary sketch of the park’s layout?" Yang Qi asked.

"I have a preliminary concept diagram."

Ye Jiatong deftly pulled a thin but sturdy tablet from her briefcase. With a quick swipe, she unlocked it, opened a professional design program, and zoomed in on a planning map. It used an aerial photograph as its base, overlaid with lines demarcating the initial functional zones.

She then handed the tablet to Yang Qi.

"This is the first concept layout, based on the current terrain and our initial discussions. It’s still very rough, but please take a look, Director Yang."

Yang Qi took the tablet. He zoomed and panned across the screen with his fingers, his gaze sweeping over the sections labeled "Entrance Service Area," "Fierce Beast Valley," "Primate Paradise," "Wetland Birdwatching Area," "Herbivorous Animal Corridor," "Children’s Interactive Area," and "Logistics and Research Area."

His finger traced the contour lines and areas of existing vegetation, his mind mapping them to the layout requirements of the Hundred Trees Nourishing Body Array.

That’s right. What Yang Qi intended to set up was none other than one of the rewards the system had granted him upon his promotion to a True Disciple.

The Hundred Trees Nourishing Body Array!

Previously, while at the other Zoo, he had been constrained by circumstances and never had the chance to implement such a large-scale Feng Shui Array.

Now, with the construction of the new Xianlai Zoo, he could finally make his move and lay a solid foundation of "health" for this future paradise.

After a moment of thought, Yang Qi extended a finger. On the virtual blueprint, he first tapped a spot near the junction of the planned Logistics and Research Area and a gently sloped, wooded area.

"Here, we need a concentrated woodland area."

Next, his finger moved to tap a winding, ribbon-like empty space along the outer edge of the planned Herbivorous Animal Corridor.

"Along this line, we need to plant a belt of trees, like an avenue."

He then pointed to the transitional zone between the Wetland Birdwatching Area and the main park road, as well as an area behind the Fierce Beast Valley intended to be a natural barrier.

"And here... and here. In these spots, we need to plant a total of one hundred large trees. There are no strict restrictions on the species—camphor, oak, pine, nanmu... any common species with solid wood, a long lifespan, and positive symbolism will do. But one thing is absolutely critical—"

He looked up, his gaze solemn.

"Every tree we choose must be at least thirty years old!"

"This is a mandatory requirement, non-negotiable. If a tree isn’t old enough, we won’t use it."

"A hundred trees? Each at least thirty years old?" Pang Yunrui repeated, rubbing his chin as he did a quick mental calculation.

’With his wealth and resources, this wasn’t an impossible task.’ In fact, it made Yang Qi’s request seem specific and well-considered, not like some baseless whim.

He made an immediate decision. Looking at Zhang Xin, he ordered, "Lao Zhang, I’m putting you in charge of this. Contact reliable nurseries or established landscaping firms and find trees that meet the Director’s specifications. Money is no object. The crucial thing is that the trees are good and meet the requirements."

"Understood, President Pang."

Zhang Xin nodded immediately. He then turned to Yang Qi to confirm the details. "Director Yang, besides the thirty-year age minimum, are there any specific requirements for the species, shape, or health of the trees? Should they be transplanted with the root ball intact, or is there another method you prefer?"

"I mentioned the species just now—common, long-lived trees are fine."

Yang Qi elaborated, "It’s best if they’re native species adapted to the local climate. Their shape should be as symmetrical as possible, and they must be healthy and free of pests and diseases."

"The transplantation must be done professionally. We need to preserve the root system as much as possible, with a sufficiently large, original root ball to ensure a high survival rate."

"Before any tree is transported here, I want it to have clear ’identification’—things like photos from its original location and an appraisal or certificate of its approximate age."

"Contact me as soon as the trees arrive. I’ll come to receive and inspect them personally."

"They must be thirty years old. This point needs to be strictly enforced!"

Yang Qi stressed one last time.

"Understood, Director Yang!"

Zhang Xin set aside his lingering skepticism about this "Feng Shui" business and replied in a serious tone, "I will follow your instructions to the letter. I’ll find trees that meet the standards, document everything, perform a preliminary inspection, and then await your final confirmation."

Yang Qi’s dead-serious attitude made everyone realize that this so-called Feng Shui Array was, in his mind, no joke or elaborate deception. It was a critical step with clear standards and specific requirements.

Whether or not the final effect would be as magical as the theories of Feng Shui claimed, his meticulousness alone was enough to inspire a degree of confidence.

Just then, Ye Jiatong, who had been head-down, carefully studying the locations Yang Qi had marked on the tablet, suddenly looked up. "Director Yang," she said, "there’s actually a lot of thought behind the placement of your ’Feng Shui Array’ points."

At her words, all eyes turned to her.

Ye Jiatong pointed to the diagram on the tablet, tracing the areas Yang Qi had indicated with her stylus as she began to analyze them from her professional design and ecological perspective.

"The first concentrated woodland area you chose is upwind from the planned Logistics and Research Area, near a gentle slope with good water retention."

"Planting a grove of large trees here will create an effective windbreak, shielding the logistics area from the northwesterly winter winds and regulating the microclimate. At the same time, the trees’ root systems will help stabilize the slope and conserve water."

"The second location, the belt of trees along the outer edge of the Herbivorous Animal Corridor, is situated perfectly between the main visitor path and the animal enclosures."

"Planting tall arbors there will not only create a natural visual and sound barrier, reducing visitor disturbance and improving the herbivores’ welfare, but it will also provide visitors with a comfortable, shaded walkway, which aligns perfectly with the principles of eco-tourism."

"This belt of trees next to the Wetland Birdwatching Area..."

"This area behind the Fierce Beast Valley..."

She explained with perfect clarity, deconstructing the rationale and necessity of each location Yang Qi had seemingly picked at random, analyzing them from multiple professional angles: functionality, ecology, animal welfare, and visitor experience.

Finally, she concluded.

"If you ignore the traditional name ’Feng Shui Array’ and look at it purely from the perspective of modern zoo planning, landscape ecology, and animal ethology, Director Yang’s proposal to plant belts of trees with these specific requirements at these key points is, in itself, an incredibly scientific and beneficial design!"

By the time she finished, Pang Yunrui’s eyes were shining. He couldn’t help but give Yang Qi a big thumbs-up.

"Incredible, my junior brother!"