I raise furry animals and fly them to my motherland.

Chapter 313 I'm Back

The sound of the snowmobile engine broke the silence of the mountain forest. Xu Ying made a beautiful drift and stopped in front of the rescue station. The snow kicked up by the tires glittered in the sunlight.

"Hello!"

Xu Ying deftly removed her goggles, and the white breath she exhaled from under the black windproof mask quickly dissipated into the frigid air.

She remembered that her secretary, Qin Fuli, had said that two trainee animal rescuers would be reporting for duty today, and she assumed that these were the two girls in front of her.

On the steps of the shelter, two girls stared at her in disbelief. One of them had a high ponytail and a round face with a touch of childishness, yet she was wearing professional-grade cold-weather gear.

Another person, with neat short hair and a calm demeanor, was tightly clutching a file folder in his hand.

"Station Master Xu!"

The two practically jumped up and ran to Xu Ying, their cheeks flushed with excitement. "We are new trainee animal rescuers. This is our registration document and personal file."

"My name is Zhou Xueting." The girl with the high ponytail spoke in a clear, crisp voice, her eyes sparkling like a deer's.

"My name is Fu Ning!" The short-haired girl's voice was gentle, but she couldn't hide her excitement and trembling.

Xu Ying took the documents and smiled at the two of them: "Welcome to the Snow Mountain family!"

According to the information, both of them graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine and have more than three years of experience in the field, having participated in the rescue of various wild animals.

Xu Ying nodded to herself. Such qualifications were indeed sufficient for the position of animal rescue worker in a remote area.

"Come on in, let me show you around the snow mountain rescue station~"

While showing the two around the rescue station, Xu Ying couldn't help but ask, "Why did you choose to work in such a remote snowy mountain?"

"Because the animals in the snow-capped mountains are so cute!"

Zhou Xueting answered without hesitation, then added shyly, "Of course. It includes food and accommodation, and you can save your salary. There's also no backstabbing or infighting like in the workplace."

Fu Ning gently stroked the rescue cage, her tone firm: "Although wilderness rescue is full of dangers, I would rather do these meaningful things than face the pressure of the workplace."

She looked out the window at the snow-capped mountains stretching as far as the eye could see. "Besides," she said, "we made up our minds to come after watching your video."

Zhou Xueting looked at Xu Ying with bright eyes: "Station Chief Xu, you may not know, but since your rescue videos went viral, the once obscure animal rescuer position in remote areas has become completely different!"

She counted on her fingers, "This year, the snow mountain rescue station is recruiting two interns, and the number of applicants has surged. We had to go through a lot of rounds to get this opportunity."

Xu Ying was taken aback upon hearing this; she truly hadn't expected that her influence could make this niche profession so sought after.

Although the salary and benefits at the rescue station are indeed generous, it is located in a remote area with harsh conditions and constant dangers—a point she repeatedly emphasizes in each video.

“Actually…” Xu Ying shook her head slightly, her tone serious, “This job is far from as glamorous as it looks in the videos. What you see are cute little animals, but more often you have to face harsh environments, injured wild animals, and even life-threatening situations.”

She gazed at the two newlyweds, saying, "I don't want anyone to choose to come here just because of a momentary impulse."

Zhou Xueting and Fu Ning nodded solemnly. "Station Chief Xu, we chose to come to the rescue station after careful consideration."

Xu Ying patted the two on the shoulder: "But you don't need to worry too much. With me and your animal friends around, the chances of you facing dangerous situations will be greatly reduced."

"I have already trained snow pigeon sentinels, golden eagle scouts, and snow shovel mobile teams in the snow-capped mountains. If a dangerous situation is encountered, the members of the small animal team will alert the animal rescuers."

Upon hearing Xu Ying mention the team made up of small animals, the two exchanged a glance, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

During their week at the snow mountain rescue station, Xu Ying guided the two interns to familiarize themselves with the terrain of Xishan and their daily work. Zhou Xueting and Fu Ning both performed exceptionally well.

Xu Ying was able to return to the desert rescue station with peace of mind.

*
The setting sun painted the vast desert a golden-red hue, and a dune buggy cut through the twilight, kicking up a cloud of dust as it approached the dunes. Xu Ying paused, stunned, as she neared the desert rescue station—

Rows of young poplar saplings now stand tall on the once barren sandy land, while an animal park has been built around the rescue station: log climbing frames of varying heights, rope suspension bridges swaying gently in the wind, and various slides, tunnels, and observation decks.
Although Secretary Qin reported the progress of the renovation around the rescue station to her on time, Xu Ying was still shocked by what she saw. The dilapidated little rescue station that she came from had now been transformed into a happy paradise for the animals.

On the tallest log support of the large feline cat tree, a round Pallas's cat is sprawled out like a "cat pancake" and fast asleep.

Ever since Xu Ying rescued it from heatstroke, the Pallas's cat has refused to leave the rescue station.

The Pallas's cat's long, greyish-brown fur, edged with gold by the setting sun, rose and fell gently with its breath, resembling a fluffy cushion. Suddenly, a streak of yellow lightning leaped across the suspension bridge—

"Meow!"

The little sand cat landed precisely on the Pallas's cat's back, its paws sinking slightly into the thick fur before bouncing back lightly.

The Pallas's cat, used as a springboard, looked up blankly, its long white whiskers on its round face trembling, and its large amber eyes filled with confusion.

It looked around slowly, then decided it was just a trick of the wind, buried its furry face in its paws and continued to doze off.

[Station Master Xu—!!]
A yellow cat-shaped projectile was suddenly launched from the top of the cat tree.

As soon as Xu Ying stopped her motorcycle and got off, a warm, fluffy ball of fur bumped into her arms. The little sand cat rubbed its head against her chest, its pink nose twitching: [Stationmaster, you're finally back! I missed you so much!]
“I miss you too, baby.” Xu Ying pressed her cheek against the little sand cat’s head.

The black serval followed closely behind, its standard cat walk gait, its glossy black fur gleaming like satin in the twilight.

It held its long neck high, its golden vertical pupils sweeping lightly over Xu Ying, as aloof and elegant as ever. Only when Xu Ying squatted down did its signature slender tail casually brush against the back of her hand, showing its affection.

"Sir, you've worked hard taking care of the children." Xu Ying scratched the black serval's chin with practiced ease.

The other creature emitted a demure purr from its throat, but its tail tip honestly hooked around her wrist.

During her time in the snow-capped mountains, Xu Ying received a video from her secretary, Qin Fuli. The video showed a black serval leading a group of fennec foxes on a hunt.

The group of obese fennec foxes that the rescue center took in have now successfully lost weight, and the mother of the five baby fennec foxes has recovered her health.

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(End of this chapter)