Weibo was full of comments, many from fortunate fans who had attended the zoo's restructuring, posting photos from the event. Who would have thought that the kindly looking Huineng Monk was so popular with the youth, with many of the photos featuring fans posing with him, and in a few pictures with children, Huineng would be making scissor-hands gestures, smiling just like a Maneki-Neko.
Just as Suming had previously speculated, the average fan didn't pay much attention to the restructuring of the zoo itself, but Huineng Monk's appearance drew considerable attention. With accolades and criticisms abounding, Huineng was a controversial figure both in Yangchuan City and across the nation. His presence alone significantly boosted the zoo's visitor numbers.