September 30th, the day before the National Day holiday.
The Donghua Wildlife Park was closed for the day.
At nine in the morning, all mid-level managers and above, key zookeepers, technicians, and security chiefs from the Zoo were gathered in the large conference room on the third floor of the administration building.
The long, oval table was packed, and the air was filled with the aroma of tea and the faint rustling of paper.
Huang Zhongmu sat at the head of the table with a thick document spread open before him. His gaze, sharp behind his glasses, swept over everyone present.
"The seven-day National Day holiday is a major test for our Zoo."
His voice wasn't loud, but it was clear and powerful, carrying through the microphone to every corner of the conference room.
