Animal Whisperer: Take Back My Life and Love Chapter 243: The Expert's Dismissal

This spectacular scene was broadcast live by the media on-site.

Soon, topics like #LorenZooAnimalDetectives and #SolvingACaseBeforeEntering became instant hits on the trending charts. The buzz surrounding the opening day continued to skyrocket.

Nancy watched as the thieves were loaded into police cruisers one by one, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

Barry's gaze swept over her cheeks, which were flushed from the chase. "It seems 'greeting guests' includes bounty hunting as well."

He leaned in slightly, his voice dropping to a low hum. "My appearance fee needs to double next time."

Nancy's eyes curved into crescents, smiling like a clever little fox whose plan had worked. "No problem! I'll definitely call you for 'good deeds' like this in the future!"

Seeing her take an inch and try to grab a mile, Barry felt a mix of irritation and helplessness. "I really must thank you." I almost ended up with a workplace injury today."

At his words, a flashback of Barry shielding her in his arms when the giraffe swept them off their feet played in Nancy's mind. Her face reddened. "For your heroic protection, I'll add an extra chicken leg to your meal today!"

Bricksfield Village, National Agricultural Research Base.

Chandler's black Mercedes came to a slow crawl before the grand, imposing gates of the base. He hurried to the other side to carefully help Ginnie out of the car.

Chandler looked at the neat experimental fields and the imposing research buildings, his voice heavy. "Our only chance now is to secure a partnership with this national-level base. We have to make a name for ourselves with this new premium dog food."

"That is the only way Summers Corp can stabilize the current situation."

He turned to his daughter, his eyes holding his final sliver of hope. "Ginnie, everything depends on you today."

Ginnie leaned against the car door to steady herself, a confident smile forced onto her pale face. "Don't worry, Dad."

"My senior specifically told me that Professor Grace looked over my proposal carefully and even made several notes. She clearly takes it seriously."

Chandler took a deep breath, straightened his suit, and walked to the security booth to hand over his card. "Please announce us. I am Chandler, Chairman of Summers Corp. My daughter Ginnie has an appointment with Ms. Nina today to discuss a partnership."

The guard took the card and made an internal call. A moment later, he replied politely, "Professor Grace's office has been notified. Please wait here a moment."

Before long, Nina emerged from the depths of the base with two students, her face glowing with a pleasant smile. She was listening to a student's report. The student said something that made Professor Grace's eyes light up with admiration.

"Is that so! Ginnie is so young and yet so outstanding?" Well, it seems I'll have to work hard to secure a chance to collaborate with her!"

Hearing the words "Ginnie" and "outstanding" from a distance, Chandler beamed with joy and squeezed his daughter's hand. "Did you hear that? Professor Grace thinks so highly of you!"

Ginnie had naturally heard the phrase "work hard to secure a chance," and a perfectly timed blush crept onto her pale face as she lowered her head modestly. "It's all thanks to your upbringing, Dad."

As Professor Grace's group approached, Ginnie immediately put on a sweet smile and waved enthusiastically. "Professor Grace! Hello! I am Ginnie, the representative from Summers Corp who sent you the proposal."

Professor Grace stopped as she was intercepted by Ginnie, her tone flat. "Oh, the one with the premium dog food proposal?"

The father and daughter were overjoyed. Chandler stepped forward. "Exactly! Professor Grace still remembers our Ginnie's proposal?"

"I have a very deep impression of it," Professor Grace nodded.

Ginnie and her father exchanged a delighted look.

However, in the next second, Professor Grace's tone turned abruptly cold, cutting straight to the heart of the matter. "But you chose a high-gluten wheat variety. Its gluten structure is a massive burden on the digestive systems of most canines. You haven't even figured out the compatibility of your basic raw materials, yet you're in a hurry to talk about industrialization?"

She fixed Ginnie with a sharp gaze. "With this level of research and development, you should focus on building a solid foundation for your formulas before you even consider commercialization."

This merciless criticism hit them like a physical blow. The three members of the Summers family were stunned into silence. Ginnie's face turned deathly pale as she heard the sound of her own confidence shattering.

Professor Grace clearly had no intention of coddling their feelings. She checked her watch. "My apologies, I have to hurry to Loren Zoo for their opening day. Please excuse me."

"...Loren Zoo?!"

Chandler felt as if something was lodged in his throat, repeating the name in disbelief.

"That's right."

Professor Grace adjusted the files in her hand, her tone perfectly natural. "By the way, Director Nancy of Loren Zoo is a top-tier veterinarian recognized by the industry. Furthermore, she is an animal communicator who can speak with creatures to get feedback on product effects. I suggest that for any future animal-related products you develop, you should consult a professional like her first."