bookbashuk Chapter 269 Dual-District Security
Chapter 269 Dual-District Security
Tang Xiaofu's reading continued, like a dull knife slowly cutting into everyone's nerves.
Finally, her gaze fell on Lin Feng and Wasim:
"Lin Feng, Vassim," she read aloud, her voice slightly deeper than before, "to serve as the security patroller for both the primate and large carnivore areas today."
"Responsibilities: Patrol designated areas, maintain order during visits, handle emergencies, and ensure the safety of tourists and animals."
Lin Feng's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
Primate section...
Of the rules I've encountered so far, four are explicitly or implicitly targeting this area.
Previously, there had been no suitable opportunity to conduct in-depth investigations, but now that I have been assigned to patrol here, it is a natural opportunity.
After all the job postings were announced, Tang Xiaofu closed her folder, said nothing more, and turned to walk back to the administration building.
Several long-time employees in dark blue uniforms who had been waiting came forward and began to "adopt" the new recruits they were responsible for leading.
Approaching Lin Feng and Vassim was a thin, sallow-faced middle-aged man.
His uniform looked a bit too big, the cuffs were worn white, and his hat was worn crookedly, revealing a few strands of gray hair.
His eyes were the truly unsettling part.
The whites of his eyes were cloudy, like spoiled milk, and covered with spiderweb-like blood vessels, while his pupils were unusually small, shrunken in the center, like two dusty black dots.
When his gaze swept over, the movement of his eyes was not a smooth gliding, but rather carried a sluggish, mechanical, and halting quality, as if each pause was an effort to refocus.
He led the two men to the shade of an old locust tree at the edge of the square before handing them the two booklets he was holding.
"The specific rules are all written down, in black and white, just follow them."
He paused, his cloudy eyes fixed on the two of them. "Don't be too clever for your own good, and don't take things lightly. Here, 'cleverness' and 'carelessness' both lead to a quick death."
Lin Feng took the booklet; the paper felt rough and cold to the touch. He turned to the first page.
Key Points for Security Duty in the Primate Area
The rules came into view one by one:
[1. Strictly control eye contact between tourists: If a tourist is found to have stable eye contact with a primate (especially apes) for more than 5 seconds, regardless of whether the tourist exhibits any abnormal behavior, immediate intervention is required. If necessary, physically block the line of sight between the two.]
[2. Feeding apes, gorillas, or monkeys with parted heads is prohibited.]
[3. Visitors are strictly prohibited from crossing the perimeter safety fence of the primate exhibit, and are forbidden from reaching into the exhibit, waving objects, or making unusual noises (especially imitating ape cries).]
If the visitor's behavior has caused a disturbance among the primates in the area, the visitor should be quickly moved to the security booth, and the duty supervisor should be notified immediately via walkie-talkie.
Before the supervisor arrives, ensure the visitor is indoors and refrain from any unnecessary conversations with them.
[4. Visitors are prohibited from bringing primate plush toys and mirrors into the exhibition area. Any such items found will be confiscated immediately.]
5. If a visitor exhibits unusual behavior such as having golden pupils, mimicking ape-like climbing, or having white body hair, they should be immediately removed from the area and taken to the lion enclosure security post.
6. If tourists ask or claim to have seen "white apes" while on duty, please immediately deny it and divert their attention.
Lin Feng narrowed his eyes.
It's "white ape" again, this is no coincidence!
But if such a thing really exists, why would the park deliberately cover it up?
Or is it that the so-called "white ape" is not the kind of "animal" that tourists see at all?
A chill ran through Lin Feng, but he suppressed it.
He always felt that he was getting closer to some secret that should not be revealed.
The rules themselves did not cause Lin Feng the discomfort or resistance that stemmed from his "rule affinity".
This at least shows that all six rules are correct.
He composed himself and continued flipping to the second half.
Key Points for Security Duty in Large Carnivore Areas
The rules are equally simple yet bizarre:
[1. If you feel inexplicably uneasy, anxious, or hallucinating, please stay in this area for a while, focusing on observing the lions until you feel calm before leaving.]
[2. It is strictly forbidden to use telephoto lenses to photograph the lion's eyes. Furthermore, the carrying and use of laser pointers, high-powered flashlights, or any other devices with directional beams are strictly prohibited in this area.]
[3. If anyone is found selling or displaying "special souvenirs" such as lion mane, claw nails, or talismans during duty, the seller must be immediately and secretly apprehended, all items confiscated, and the person taken to the lion enclosure security post for further processing.]
[4. If you see the tiger making a movement completely synchronized with the tourists, please immediately have the tourists stand on the yellow footprints in front of the glass.]
5. If you hear a bear making sounds that resemble human language while on patrol, such as "help" or "help me," please remain silent.
When his gaze fell on the fifth rule, Lin Feng's brows furrowed suddenly.
A subtle yet distinct feeling of stagnation and rejection crept up my spine.
"Rule affinity" is sending out a silent alarm: there's a problem with this rule.
Lin Feng frowned, about to delve deeper into the trap or true intention hidden behind this "mistake," when the old security guard's voice suddenly rang out:
"Have you finished watching it?"
Seeing that the two nodded, he continued, "In the morning, you go to the large carnivore section first. In the afternoon, go to the primate section."
"Remember, you two must act together and are not allowed to separate. This is an ironclad rule."
Lin Feng and Wasim solemnly replied, "Understood."
"Also," the old security guard pointed to the booklet in their hands, "there are dedicated security booths on both sides of the area. You must clock in at the booth when you go to work and when you leave. Don't even think about slacking off or forgetting..."
His gaze hardened. "Otherwise, it will be considered absenteeism, and the price for absenteeism... will be paid with your limbs and blood! Do you understand?"
"Understood!" The two men were startled and answered in unison.
"Alright, there's nothing else to 'train' you on. The rules are all written in the booklet. If something happens, just follow the rules. If you can't handle it, call for backup. You can get a walkie-talkie at the security booth."
The old security guard waved his hand, looking somewhat impatient. "Now, report to the guard booth in the large carnivore area and start your patrol. Don't dawdle."
After saying that, he ignored the two of them, hunched over, put his hands behind his back, and slowly walked away in another direction, soon disappearing into the morning mist.
"Let's go," Lin Feng said, putting the booklet into his pocket and patting it.
The two started walking and headed towards the large carnivore area, following the directions on the park map.
The first place they passed through was Tiger Roar Valley.
Behind the massive reinforced glass curtain wall is an exhibition area designed to resemble the edge of a jungle, complete with artificial mountains, pools, and sparse trees.
Several large tigers were strolling in the morning light.
Lin Feng quickly noticed the anomaly: the stripes on these tigers were slowly changing in brightness, like breathing.
At that moment, the largest of them, with a deep "king" mark on its forehead like a crack, suddenly stopped its hesitant steps.
Its head suddenly turned towards the outside of the glass, its enormous amber pupils contracting into two vertical, dark gold-burning slits under the bright light, piercing straight towards Lin Feng and Vassim...