It was not until the following afternoon that Lu Ruo arrived at the Gui City Forestry Bureau. Someone was already waiting there to receive her; he greeted her politely and introduced himself as Lin Hong. Once the pleasantries were exchanged, Lin Hong, clearly anxious, ushered Lu Ruo into a vehicle headed for the nature reserve.
The reserve was home not only to the Golden Pheasants but to other small creatures as well. Upon seeing the vehicle, these animals scattered rapidly—the typical reaction of healthy wild animals. When the car reached the edge of the woods, Lin Hong stepped out. "Their territory is within this forest. We have to walk from here."
Lu Ruo had already donned a protective suit. In this season, the woods were teeming with insects; without protection, one risked nasty bites. Bai Qiangwei, who was responsible for Lu Ruo’s safety, and two other accompanying staff members were also fully equipped.
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