There's a chat group for pets in my neighborhood.

It's no wonder Qin Zhuyan didn't believe it.

No one would believe this, and perhaps only a druid from the magical world could do it.

But it's clear that Lu Fang is not a Druid.

"Stop, stop, stop, Brother Fang, you're just out of your mind. I know I'm angry with Cui Ding, and now he's stealing your business, I wish I could tear him to pieces too. But listen to what you just said, is that even human language?"

"What do you mean by 'the pets in Tiancheng Community only recognize pet treats sold by Nihao Pet Store, and won't eat the same brand from other stores!'? Forget pets, even when my mom brings me two bottles of Coca-Cola home, I can't tell where she bought them!"

Xu Yi stopped rolling her eyes and took two steps closer to touch Lu Fang's forehead to see if he had a fever.

Unexpectedly, Lu Fang neither dodged nor avoided, letting Xu Yi's fair and cool little hand press against his forehead.

"I really don't have a fever." Then he looked at Qin Zhuyan beside him: "Sister Qin, do you remember I asked you for an advance on my salary?"

"Of course I remember." Qin Zhuyan watched the two of them playfully bickering with a smile. When Lu Fang asked her, she thought for a moment and nodded. She remembered money the most clearly, so she definitely wouldn't forget this.

"I used that money to get this done." As he spoke, Lu Fang took out a certificate from his pocket and handed it to the two of them.

"What's this?" Xu Yi immediately leaned closer and read it aloud, word by word: "Trademark certificate, Brother Fang, did you register a trademark?"

The certificate prominently features a simple line drawing: a small boat with a heart on it, inside which a cat and a dog are snuggling together. At the bottom of the line drawing are four large characters: Ark Pets.

ARK PETS.

Lu Fang received an advance on his salary a few days ago, precisely to work on this trademark.

"Why did you suddenly decide to get a trademark?" Qin Zhuyan asked, looking at the trademark with some curiosity.

"This brings me to my next plan." Lu Fang slammed the logo on the table, then pulled over the whiteboard next to him: "Since our toys and pet snacks have been successful, I want to create a new logo called Ark Selection."

"We will transform the Hello Pet Store counter into a section of Ark Select. Pet owners can directly order any product featured here without having to choose, and their pets will definitely love it."

"Ark Selection..." Qin Zhuyan murmured these four words, unable to help but feel some anticipation for the bright future that Lu Fang had described.

If Ark Choice really succeeds, then Hello Pet Shop will become the most popular pet shop in the nearby community.

But a hint of worry flashed in her eyes: "For Ark Selection to succeed, it must rely on word of mouth. Although you have successfully won the hearts of the pets twice in a row, can you guarantee that you will always make the right choices?"

"I think it might be a bit risky. If the products from Ark Select are not recognized by these little guys, all the reputation we've worked so hard to build will be wasted."

"I think Sister Qin is right," Xu Yi chimed in. "This is too difficult. No one can guarantee that their pets will like what they choose, unless you can directly ask them, which is impossible!"

Xu Yi probably never expected that her casual remark would actually hit the nail on the head.

"Who knows? I think I'm pretty lucky." Lu Fang shrugged. After all, he couldn't tell the two people in front of him that he really had the ability to chat with the pets in the neighborhood.

He didn't dwell on the topic too much: "No matter what, whether it's luck or ability, at least for now, it seems we're on the right track."

"Once Ark Select's brand is established, pet owners will develop a path dependency. At that point, even if other pet stores or pet hospitals try to copy it, they won't be able to shake our core customer base."

Qin Zhuyan looked at Lu Fang's confident eyes, then her gaze returned to the simple line drawing on the certificate.

"Xiao Fang, I'm actually a little curious, why did you choose Ark as the name of your trademark?"

The atmosphere in the room quieted down after those words, and Xu Yi blinked her big eyes, waiting for Lu Fang's reply.

He didn't rush to speak, but turned his head to look at the early summer sunlight through the glass door, and the occasional shadow of a stray cat flashing past outside, his gaze gentle.

"Sister Qin, Xiao Yi, you both know the story of Noah's Ark, right?"

The two looked at each other and nodded slightly.

"In this human world built of steel and concrete, small animals are actually very vulnerable." Lu Fang's voice was soft, but it carried a power that struck people's hearts: "They can't speak, they can't defend themselves when they are wronged, they can only hide in a corner and endure the illness when they are sick, and they can't even utter a word for help when they encounter bad people."

"Even their most trusted owners may abandon them for various unavoidable reasons."

"I want to do something for them."

"Actually, when I was choosing a major in the college entrance examination, my score was pretty good, and I had many choices, but in the end I still chose veterinary medicine."

"I want to build an ark so that when storms come, it can be a truly safe haven for those stray, sick, and helpless animals."

"I hope that every little one who chooses the Ark can live a safe and peaceful life and never have to wander again."

This is his original intention when he entered the industry, and it is also why he still tried his best to contribute to those stray animals even though he knew it would be a thankless task and that he would be targeted by Cui Ding.

Xu Yi looked at Lu Fang in front of her and felt a lump in her throat.

She lowered her head, secretly rubbed her eyes, and muttered softly, "Brother Fang, really, I've never seen you like this before. Why are you suddenly getting all sentimental? It's so intense."

Qin Zhuyan didn't say much, but her eyes flickered slightly, clearly indicating that she agreed with Lu Fang's words.

In this profit-driven society, it's incredibly rare to find someone willing to hold an umbrella for those who cannot speak out.

"Then let's get started!" Qin Zhuyan smiled gently, placing one hand on the certificate. "I declare that Ark Selection will become the most important project for Hello Pet Shop in the future!"

"Yay! I want to help too!" Xu Yi excitedly raised her hand: "I'm in a lot of the Tiancheng community groups, I'll help you spread the word!"

"But our store currently has limited working capital, so we may not be able to purchase goods in large quantities. Will that have an impact?" Qin Zhuyan's concerns were not unfounded.

Lu Fang patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, it won't be long before we have a large batch of low-priced products waiting for us to buy."

"Low-priced products? Are you kidding me? Would they sell us something that makes money at a low price?" Qin Zhuyan's beautiful eyes were filled with deep suspicion.

"I have a clever plan."

"It's settled then. We'll start cleaning the shelves tomorrow, and I'll take care of selecting the merchandise..."

Before Lu Fang could finish speaking, his phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated.

He took out his phone, and on the screen was a message that had been pinned to the top.

Sparrow Know-It-All: "@All Members @Sheriff @Brother Tanuki, we found it! We found it! The abandoned old steel mill in the north of the city! It smells strongly of rust and dead fish! There's a railway freight line right next to it, and a train passes by every half hour."