This is a bizarre rule, isn't it? It's supposed to grant me many children and good fortune

Chapter 346 Infiltrating the Zoo

The atmosphere in the communications room suddenly became tense.

Xia Ning stared at the old man leisurely drinking tea on the screen, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper:

"That old man Deng, he's really refusing to leave this place?!"

She stood up abruptly, gently holding Zhixia firmly in her arms, her tone resolute:

"I'm going to set the zoo on fire right now. You guys take good care of Zhixia for me."

Leng Meng immediately stood up: "I'll go with you."

Xia Ning glanced at her protruding belly and shook her head, saying, "Your belly is so big, it's inconvenient."

Leng Meng smiled faintly: "It's alright, it's good to get some exercise. Besides, if a fight breaks out, two people are always more reliable than one."

Xia Ning hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

She turned and walked to Vivian, gently handing the sleeping Zhi Xia to her.

Vivian carefully took it, her eyes filled with worry: "You...please be very careful."

Su Wan also stood up and said in a low voice, "Contact us anytime if anything happens. We'll keep an eye on things here."

Xia Ning and Leng Meng exchanged a glance, turned around, pushed open the door of the communications room, and quietly left through a hidden passage.

The two boarded a streamlined black hovercar, which silently passed through the side gate of the courtyard wall and sped towards the Tranquil Quadrant teleportation hall.

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Twenty minutes later, the two found themselves in the teleportation hall where the Forest Ghost Zoo was located.

The lobby was equally spacious and bright, with tourists carrying backpacks and pushing strollers, chatting and laughing as they rushed toward the exit.

Xia Ning glanced around, locked onto the direction of the hall exit, and was about to rush out.

"Wait." Leng Meng grabbed her arm.

Xia Ning turned around, a hint of urgency flashing in her eyes: "What are we waiting for? If we delay any longer, Old Deng will be having lunch at home!"

Leng Meng shook her head and lowered her voice:

"If we just barge in like this, what if the zoo staff remember what I look like and it gets linked to my husband later? Wouldn't that be counterproductive?"

"Let's go to the restroom next door first, put on some makeup, and change our appearance so we won't be easily spotted."

Xia Ning was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant and slapped her forehead in annoyance: "You're right, I was too hasty."

Leng Meng released her grip, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Come with me."

The two quickly entered the restroom. There weren't many people at this time; only two young girls were touching up their makeup at the sink. They soon left, chatting and laughing.

Leng Meng confirmed that all the cubicles were empty, closed the door behind her, and took out a makeup bag from her small bag.

Unzip it up, and you'll find foundation, eyebrow pencil, eyeshadow, lipstick, and various brushes neatly arranged inside.

"In the past, when carrying out missions, makeup was the most basic means of disguise."

She gestured for Xia Ning to sit on the toilet seat, then skillfully picked up the foundation with her fingertips, squeezed it into her palm, rubbed it, and applied it evenly to Xia Ning's face.

Xia Ning's skin was originally fair and delicate, so Leng Meng specially chose a foundation two shades darker than her skin tone to carefully cover her original skin color.

Then, she picked up an eyebrow pencil and changed Xia Ning's originally sharp, arched eyebrows into flat, straight eyebrows.

The eyeshadow used was a dark earth tone, which was blended to create a soft outline and cover the cold light in her eyes.

She then used a lip liner to outline a fuller lip shape and applied a matte mauve lipstick.

Finally, Leng Meng took out a light brown hairpiece and gently attached it to the top of Xia Ning's hair, combing it neatly. She then attached two small face-slimming patches to both sides of her cheeks to adjust her facial contours.

"Okay, take a look." Leng Meng handed over a small mirror, but her hands didn't stop; she started applying makeup.

Xia Ning took the mirror, looked down, and was instantly stunned.

The person in the mirror has gentle eyebrows and eyes, a darker complexion, and full lips, exuding the softness of an ordinary passerby.

Even if Lin Feng stood in front of her, he probably wouldn't recognize her.

She couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Mengmeng, your cooking skills are amazing! It's like you've become a completely different person!"

Leng Meng curled the corners of her lips, her hands still moving with practiced ease.

She chose a yellowish foundation to cover her naturally fair skin and changed her slender willow-leaf eyebrows into thick, short, flat ones.

The eyeshadow used a grayish tone, which weakened the delicate look of the eyes.

She chose a lipstick color close to nude, and styled her long hair into a casual bun, inserting a simple wooden hairpin and attaching a few stray strands of hair.

In an instant, she transformed from her usual cool and capable demeanor into an unremarkable woman, with a hint of weariness in her eyes, completely different from her usual self.

"Okay, that's safe now."

Leng Meng put away her makeup bag, carefully checked both of their makeup, and only after confirming that there were no flaws did she pull Xia Ning out of the cubicle.

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Ten minutes later, the two arrived at the entrance of the Forest Ghost Zoo.

There weren't many people queuing to buy tickets at the entrance; most were parents with children or groups of tourists.

Xia Ning and Leng Meng mingled in the crowd, bought two regular tickets, and entered the park.

Upon entering the gate, a wide tree-lined path stretches forward, flanked by neatly trimmed shrubs.

In the distance, the faint sounds of birdsong and animal roars could be heard, and the air was filled with the scents of grass, earth, and animals.

Several children ran past them, laughing and holding up animal-shaped balloons they had just bought.

Xia Ning's gaze quickly locked onto a large guide map not far ahead, which detailed the distribution of various areas and routes.

Xia Ning turned to look at Leng Meng and asked in a low voice:

"Where would be a good place to start a fire?"

Leng Meng stared at the map, tapped it lightly with her fingertip, and said in a deep voice:

"The feed depot for the predator enclosure!"

"The flames and thick smoke will alarm the wild animals inside. Once startled, they will roar and ram their cages, and the situation will definitely get out of control. The park's safety level will be raised to the maximum level instantly."

"In this situation, Tang Yuan, as the kindergarten director, must arrive at the scene immediately to handle the situation."

Xia Ning's eyes lit up, and her face showed a hint of excitement: "Great idea! What are we waiting for? Let's go over there right away!"

Following the map, the two hurried toward the predator enclosure.

Soon, Tiger Roar Valley came into view.

This is the liveliest part of the beast zone, with a huge reinforced glass curtain wall surrounding the entire Tiger Roar Valley.

The inner side is an ecological zone designed to resemble the edge of a jungle, with rugged artificial hills, clear pools, and sparse trees.

Several large tigers were strolling in the morning light, their stripes standing out prominently in the sunlight.

Leng Meng tugged at Xia Ning's sleeve and lowered her voice:

"I'll create chaos to attract the attention of staff and tourists, and you can take the opportunity to sneak into the feed depot and set it on fire."

"Remember, be quick and leave as few traces as possible. If you have the chance after setting the fire, release two more tigers. We'll meet up with the tourists."

Xia Ning nodded, and the two went their separate ways.

Leng Meng deliberately slowed down and walked to the feeding platform where tourists were crowded. When a middle-aged man passing by turned to the side, she slipped and "fell" to the ground.

She clutched her lower abdomen with one hand, and a look of pain instantly appeared on her face:

"What are you doing! Why did you push me, a pregnant woman?!"