The ideal situation for a joint proposal was to collect signatures from people from all walks of life and different classes of people. This way, to some extent, it could cover a certain amount of public opinion.
Zhang Zian thought for a while, then decided not to think about it anymore. He would just walk around nearby and collect as many signatures as he could. Wasn't it said that some Western countries randomly selected people from the streets when conducting surveys? This meant that it was also a good choice to go with the flow.
"Let's go, Vladimir. I haven't wandered on this street in a long time." He waved at Vladimir, motioning for it to follow.
"Not bad. In such a short time, you've collected … signatures from eight people." It counted the names on the paper and said meaningfully, "But this doesn't mean anything."
"Yes, I know."
Even without its reminder, Zhang Zian was very clear in his heart.
Wang Qian, Li Kun, and the others signed for him because they were his employees. Little Celery signed for him because she had a pure child's heart. Wang Yaning signed for Little Celery because of Little Celery. Professor Wei Kang was an acquaintance of his, and he more or less had something to ask of him.
In other words, it was difficult to distinguish how many of them signed for him because they truly supported his initiative, and how many of them signed for him because they were acquaintances. Maybe it was a combination of both.
Even if Wei Kang asked his colleagues to sign for him, it was only because of Wei Kang.
This didn't mean anything. Who didn't know a few acquaintances? It was just an autograph, not a loan …
The real challenge was to collect signatures from strangers. Signatures obtained from strangers were more real and more reflective of public opinion. Trickery was not fun.
Zhang Zian took a deep breath. Although he often argued with people in the pet shop, he was actually not good at talking to strangers. Deep down, he was still a bit selfish. Even when he had first taken over the pet shop, he had not shamelessly run to the streets to solicit customers or advertise. Even if the pet shop failed, he still had a way out. He could go back to work.
However, this wasn't for himself, and there was no way out.
He could withdraw and continue to live a comfortable life, but what about the little animals that had been harmed?
Everyone was silent, but someone had to stand up and break the silence.
Vladimir stared at his face from the side and saw through the relaxed expression on his face, as well as the tension that he couldn't hide.
"Hello! I've written a proposal on the protection of pets and small animals. I'd like to ask for your opinion and signature … "
He saw a middle-aged man passing by. Before he could finish his sentence, the man waved his hand impatiently. "No need, no need!"
In fact, the middle-aged man did not hear what he was saying at all. He just thought that Zhang Zian was someone who was handing out advertisements on the streets. He quickened his pace and quickly left.
Zhang Zian was given the cold shoulder. Although he was mentally prepared, the feeling of being rudely rejected in front of his face was very uncomfortable. If he was really sending out a small advertisement, it would have been fine, but he was not.
He laughed at himself, shrugged at Vladimir, and pretended to be relaxed as he said, "What's that saying again? Failure is the mother of success! "
But it didn't smile, and there was even a trace of sorrow in the depths of its eyes.
Zhang Zian adjusted his mood, squeezed out a smile that he didn't even show to customers in the pet shop, and walked towards a young girl who was passing by.
"Hello! Do you like pets and small animals? "
This time, he had learned his lesson. He didn't throw out all his requests at once. Instead, he first used this method to stabilize the other party. At least, he didn't reject her right away.
The young girl was stunned at first. She looked up at him and held the bag in her hand tighter. She didn't turn around and leave like the middle-aged man did. Instead, she said cautiously and vaguely, "It's okay …"
Zhang Zian relaxed a little and showed her the proposal. "I've written a proposal to protect small animals. I want to collect everyone's signatures in order to get the attention of the relevant departments so that they can pass the legislation one day earlier. Look, can you sign your name for me? If you have any opinions on the content of the proposal, you can also raise them. As long as it's reasonable, I'll try my best to modify it. "
The young girl stared at him as if he was a weirdo, showing an expression of disbelief.
Zhang Zian felt that his smile must be very stiff.
Everyone had the experience of being forced to hand out small advertisements on the street. She had been approached by strange men several times for their WeChat and mobile phone numbers, but this was the first time that she had been asked to sign a proposal by a stranger.
Suspicion rose in her heart. Could this be a new type of deception? Did he cheat me of my signature and then go and swipe my credit card?
One shouldn't have the intention to harm others, but one shouldn't not have the heart to guard against others.
"This … Forget it. I'm sorry, please find someone else."
Two or three seconds later, she came back to her senses, lowered her head, and quickly walked away.
Zhang Zian stood in the same place for a while. Vladimir couldn't see his expression from behind. He could only see his shoulders drooping weakly.
After a while, he turned around and forced a smile. "Finally, there's some improvement from last time, isn't there?"
Vladimir was silent and didn't answer.
Today was the day of the Golden Week holiday. Although it didn't make any difference to him whether it was a holiday or not, as long as he wanted to, any day was a holiday.
There were many pedestrians on the street. They were all taking advantage of the last chance to go out and play before the summer got hot.
Zhang Zian carefully chose his target. He couldn't go too old or too young. Those who were too old generally didn't care about such things, but those who were too young … would probably be treated as a pervert.
A family of three walked over in front of him. They were parents between young and middle-aged, and they had brought their child out to play. The father was carrying a bag and holding a kettle, and the mother was holding the child's hand. The child's other hand was holding a balloon.
The family of three was smiling, and the balloon was swaying in the wind. It gave people a very warm and loving feeling.
"Hello! Hello, children! Excuse me, do you like pets and small animals? "
Zhang Zian walked over and waved at them with a smile. He felt that his fake smile was getting better and better.
The man and woman looked at each other. The mother stood in front of the child vigilantly, and the father was responsible for speaking.
"What's the matter?" the man asked.
Zhang Zian repeated what he had said and even showed him the proposal.
"Oh, I'm sorry. We don't have pets at home. I don't know much about pets, and I'm not interested." The man glanced at the proposal and shook his head politely and resolutely. He then turned to his wife and said, "Let's go."
"If you want to know more, I can explain it to you …" Zhang Zian didn't want to give up and chased after them.
"No need. Forget it. Please stay." The middle-aged man blocked the way and glared at him as if to warn him.
Zhang Zian stopped in his tracks.
The child noticed Vladimir and stared at it in a daze. He even laughed. Perhaps it was the child's unique tendency to change their minds at the sight of something new and to get tired of the old. His little hand unconsciously relaxed, and the helium-filled balloon left his hand.
The human reaction speed was not that fast. Before the people present could react, they saw a blue-gray shadow jump up and down, and the balloon that had just left his hand was caught between his claws.
Vladimir stretched out its claws and handed the balloon to the child.
The child took the balloon with a smile and smiled at his mother, trying to please her. "Mom! This cat can catch balloons! "
The man and the woman were surprised by Vladimir's reaction, but they also vaguely felt that it was strange. They felt that this was not something that an ordinary cat could do. The blue cat's eyes and movements looked strange.
"Baby, let's go."
They didn't even thank him. They picked up the child and left in a hurry.
The child's little face leaned on his father's shoulder, and he stared at Vladimir with his bright eyes. His little hand unconsciously loosened again, and the balloon left his hand and rose again.
But this time, there was no one to help him hold the balloon.
Vladimir turned his head to look at Zhang Zian and said, "Enough."
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