Chapter 247: Chapter 245: The Monkeys’ Revenge
Wen Ying didn’t want to dwell on the matter any longer and said she was going to continue her search for supplies.
But Wen Ying hadn’t expected to find that troop of monkeys right next to the supplies.
While it wasn’t the entire troop, a single glance revealed at least fifteen or sixteen of them.
For the average person, the sight of so many monkeys at once was rather shocking.
Just as Wen Ying started to walk on, the cameraman called out, "Doctor Wen, wait! There are too many monkeys over there."
Wen Ying turned to glance at the cameraman.
"Doctor Wen, you may not know this, but incidents of monkeys attacking people have been common in recent years. The monkeys have gotten more and more brazen. They don’t just snatch food and bags from tourists; some even throw bananas at people. And the worst part... there have even been monkeys who’ve tried to snatch children! If we go over there now, they might attack us. For safety’s sake, we should wait for them to leave."
"What if they don’t leave?"
"That... They wouldn’t do that, would they?" The cameraman was at a loss.
When they scouted this area, there were no monkeys, which is why they chose it as the filming location for the show.
But now, the cameraman was recalling all the news reports about monkeys.
’Doctor Wen is a top-tier celebrity! If something happens to her, how could our production team possibly afford to compensate for it?’
’Besides, even if I’m just a nobody, my life is still a life!’
’With so many monkeys here, I bet there are even more of them hiding!’
"Director, what should we do?"
This was the first time the cameraman had called out to the director during filming.
[Don’t laugh, you guys, the cameraman has the right idea! A while back, there was a news story in my area about a monkey slapping a woman in the face in public. Monkeys nowadays aren’t as timid as we think!]
[Monkeys are a Class II protected species. They don’t know that, but when they see that humans don’t dare to hurt them, they’re bound to get bolder! I think Doctor Wen should find another way around. Getting injured just isn’t worth it!]
Director Wen was also in a tough spot. "Why don’t you try persuading Doctor Wen to take a different path?"
Before the cameraman could say a word, he heard Wen Ying ask, "Why don’t you wait here? I’ll go get the supplies."
The cameraman: "!!!"
"No way! You’re the most popular guest on our show. If you get hurt, your fans will rip us to shreds!"
Wen Ying laughed at his words. "Alright then, I’ll have a word with the Fireflies."
Wen Ying faced the camera, her gaze resolute. "The supplies I need are over there with the monkeys, so I have to go. I can protect myself. You all trust me, don’t you?"
The screen was instantly flooded with two words: [We believe!]
Director Wen was stunned by the sight.
’Since when were fans so unconcerned with their idol’s safety?’
’But, remembering the methods Doctor Wen used when treating patients... since she says it’s fine, it’s probably fine.’
The cameraman was surprised to receive the director’s order.
Still, he followed Wen Ying forward.
’If I let Doctor Wen go alone, I’d probably get flamed to death.’
’Mostly by the netizens.’
’Doctor Wen is a girl and she isn’t scared, so what’s a grown man like me got to be afraid of?’
Wen Ying didn’t turn the cameraman away. After all, she knew nothing would happen.
With his heart in his throat, the cameraman followed Wen Ying, inching closer and closer to the monkeys’ territory.
The lead monkey had been annoyed when it first sensed the humans approaching.
’We’ve already been taught a lesson by humans today!’
’Just because we were powerless against that talking fox doesn’t mean ordinary humans can push us around!’
Just as it was commanding its subordinates to teach the approaching humans a lesson, a furry little head popped into view.
’It’s so familiar!’
’We’d recognize that guy even if he changed colors!’
The other monkeys looked to their leader, their expressions clearly asking, ’So, are we still gonna do it?’
The leader was rendered speechless. "Zizi!"
Then, everyone watched as the leader looked toward the Fox Immortal, and then toward the two humans.
"Little monkeys, the thing I’m looking for is right behind you. I need to get it, so could you please move aside?" Wen Ying asked with a smile.
At that moment, Little White acted like an ordinary fox that couldn’t understand human language, remaining perfectly still on Wen Ying’s shoulder.
Its gaze, however, was fixed on the monkey leader.
’This guy’s not the one I beat up, but his boss was!’
Sensing Little White’s gaze, the monkey leader trembled.
[Isn’t Doctor Wen being a little too confident? These are clearly wild jungle monkeys. How could they possibly understand her?]
[Even if they could understand her, why would they do what she says? Is it because she’s pretty? Are monkeys into that?]
[The fox understands because Doctor Wen tamed it, but these monkeys... I really don’t get what Doctor Wen is thinking. Does she actually believe she can communicate with animals? Can’t you see that monkey looks really unhappy?]
Just as everyone thought the monkeys were about to make a move on Wen Ying...
The monkey leader turned and looked at the giant, bird’s-nest-like object behind it. Inside, there were indeed some colorful items.
The monkey reached out and lifted the nest, which was half its size.
Then, it hugged the nest to its chest.
Then, everyone watched as the monkey actually pulled down some nearby vines and started tying up the nest.
[It’s over, it’s over. I think Doctor Wen angered the monkey. It’s getting revenge, isn’t it?]
[Monkeys are one of the animals closest to humans; they can totally understand us. It’s obviously pissed off after hearing Doctor Wen. She should run!]
The cameraman was also dumbfounded.
"Doctor Wen, what’s that monkey doing? It’s not going to destroy the supplies, is it?"
Wen Ying shook her head. "No. Maybe it’s planning to bring the supplies to me."
The cameraman: "..."
’Isn’t Doctor Wen being a little too confident?’
’It’s understandable for a huge celebrity to be confident, but this is a monkey we’re talking about. How would a monkey know you’re some A-list superstar?’
’Doctor Wen is probably about to have this blow up in her face.’ The cameraman thought for a moment but kept his mouth shut.
’If a real fight breaks out, I can use my camera to catch them off guard. That should buy me and Doctor Wen a chance to escape.’
[Dudes, is Doctor Wen really this full of herself? I get being confident when you’re trending online, but acting this cocky out here... Does she think she’s some kind of animal whisperer? I really don’t get how someone so brain-dead and arrogant can be this famous. I can’t wait to see the look on her face when this all blows up!]
[Hey, buddy upstairs, you’re a Jiang Beibei fan, aren’t you? Your username looks familiar. You’re one of her superfans, right?]
[Tsk, tsk. So just because I can’t stand your precious Doctor Wen, that makes me a hater?]
While everyone was busy arguing in the comments, the monkey on screen grabbed a vine with one paw and took a mighty swing.
