Animal Whisperer: Take Back My Life and Love Chapter 160: The Competitive Titans

Professor Nathan, seeing Fawks standing at the infirmary entrance with his livestreaming gear and a prominent red panda keychain dangling from his backpack, naturally mistook him for the zoo's PR staff.

He stepped forward quickly, his tone urgent. "Young man, I am Professor Nathan Lefay from the Townsville University School of Veterinary Medicine. I've come specifically to perform surgery on the red panda."

"Please inform Miss Nancy immediately that the lead surgeon has been decided—it's me. No need to consider anyone else!"

Fawks's scalp felt numb, and his heart pounded with a massive sense of guilt. Nancy had actually managed to recruit a heavyweight titan like this for the surgery?

Beside them, Director Garrett was instantly displeased and interrupted, "Professor Nathan, what is the meaning of this? What do you mean it's 'decided'? Miss Nancy hasn't even spoken yet!"

"Our Provincial Disease Control Center deals with frontline emergencies year-round. Our practical experience is far richer than you academics who just keep your heads in books!"

Commissioner Quinton from the Municipal Wildlife Rescue Station refused to back down either, stepping up quickly. "Let's not argue, seniors! I'm from the local unit; according to protocol, local incidents should be handled by us first!"

"This red panda is a resident of Townsville, so naturally, the Municipal Wildlife Rescue Station should be responsible!"

Fawks was completely frozen, cold sweat pouring down his back. He felt like he had kicked a hornet's nest. "T-Teachers... I... I'm not..."

This sudden "battlefield" sent the livestream chat into a total frenzy:

"Holy crap!!! It's a battle of the gods! Who said the zoo couldn't afford a doctor? Come out and face me! This lineup is insane!"

"My god! This expert lineup is the kind of standard used for operating on national treasures!"

"Where are all those people who were cursing Miss Nancy just now? Line up and apologize!"

"The face-slapping came so fast... I'm sorry, I was wrong!"

"The host warned you to be calm and not jump to conclusions, but you didn't listen. Now you've totally crashed!"

The netizens who had spoken up for Loren Zoo earlier finally felt vindicated. The wind in the chat shifted instantly:

"I told you Miss Nancy wasn't that kind of person!"

"See that? This is what a real power move looks like!"

Amidst the boiling live chat, someone started a trend, and soon the entire screen was filled with the same message:

"Miss Nancy is the GOAT!"

Just then, Nancy emerged from the infirmary after hearing the commotion.

Seeing the scene at the door—three industry giants and a sea of elite staff behind them—she was stunned. "Uh, hello, seniors. I'm the Director of Loren Zoo, Nancy..."

Before she could finish her introduction, the eyes of the three titans swiveled toward her simultaneously, lighting up with an alarming intensity—like hungry cats spotting a fresh piece of fish!

In the next second, the three of them almost surrounded her. Professor Nathan and Director Garrett scrambled to speak first:

"Miss Nancy! Pick our team, we're the authorities!"

"Miss Nancy, say something! Who are you choosing?"

The two prestigious experts looked at her expectantly, waiting for her "royal decree."

The young Commissioner Quinton pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and tried to play peacemaker with a gentle tone. "Seniors, let's not pull rank and make things difficult for Miss Nancy."

He turned to Nancy with a sincere smile. "Miss Nancy, I'm not like them."

"Please, feel free to choose whoever you want as the lead surgeon; I can accept anyone and won't mind at all."

"After all, the auxiliary work of saving an animal is just as important." He didn't forget to add considerately, "Besides, we brought enough staff today that we can take a look at the other sick animals in the park while we're at it."

Professor Nathan and Director Garrett were instantly furious, shouting in unison: "Dammit! You brat, that's so manipulative!"

With time being of the essence, Nancy didn't have time for social pleasantries. Based on Magenta's condition, she clearly and efficiently delegated the surgical tasks to the experts.

The three titans and their respective teams immediately transitioned into work mode!

As Nancy watched the vets filing in one by one, she suddenly remembered something crucial. She steeled herself and asked, "Seniors, what is your appearance fee for today?"

Commissioner Quinton had mentioned checking on the other animals too, and she figured the budget was about to take a massive hit. Nancy weighed her small savings in her mind; for the health of her furry friends, she was willing to go broke!

"What is your appearance fee for today?"

Nancy clutched her battered phone, thinking: Just hang on a little longer, buddy! On the 1st of next month, when her police consultant salary and bonus arrived, she'd get it a brand new "skin."

"Fee?"

Professor Nathan, who was currently reviewing the X-rays of the red panda's abdomen, looked up with wide eyes as if he had just heard something impossible.