I raise furry animals and fly them to my motherland.

Chapter 316 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony~
The gerbil antagonist rubbed its little head against her palm: [Let's plant the seeds together today, we're really fast at digging burrows!]
Xu Ying smiled and replied, "Okay~"

The other small animals also gathered around: [Let's help plant it together!]
The sound of tight, orderly footsteps could be heard in the distance as Chen Su led the officers from the desert police station in a line.

In the morning light, his crisp navy blue uniform and pale skin stood out starkly against the intense desert sun.

"Station Chief Xu, this is a small token of our appreciation from the Desert Police Station." He raised his hand in salute, and the officers behind him simultaneously unveiled the cart covered with a red cloth—a complete set of the latest police medical equipment gleamed coldly in the sunlight, including even a portable X-ray machine and an animal-specific life monitor.

Xu Ying noticed a distinctive paw print badge on the cuff of his uniform. Chen Su followed her gaze and explained, "This is the insignia of the newly established Animal Police Department."

A rare smile appeared on his usually stern face. "It's right next to your hospital."

Xu Ying looked at the brand-new police station standing not far from the animal hospital, its exterior walls deliberately painted in the same warm color as the animal hospital.

The most eye-catching thing is the two bronze plaques hanging side by side at the entrance—below the "Desert Police Station" sign, the "Animal Sheriff's Office" sign is prominently displayed.

"Meow~"

A lazy call came from the window of the police station.

Xu Ying leaned closer to take a look.

Serval Sheriff was squatting on a specially made tall desk, a mini police badge hanging on his chest, and a stack of documents pressed under his paws.

Meanwhile, the little sand cat was busy hanging the "On Duty Today" sign on the doorknob, but unfortunately it couldn't reach it, and its tail stood on end in frustration.

"They now have official staffing."

Chen Su bent down to pick up the police hat that the little sand cat had knocked off, his slender fingers gently brushing away the dust. "The black serval is in charge of night patrols, and the little sand cat greets the small animals that come to report crimes."

As if to prove its authority, the black serval suddenly leaped out of the window and landed precisely in front of the gerbil digging a hole in the corner of the police station.

The gerbil was startled and obediently raised its paws in surrender. It was then escorted to the police station by the black serval, who used its tail to encircle it.

Xu Ying laughed so hard her stomach hurt when she saw this scene.

Sunlight streamed through the police station's glass windows, revealing a clearly visible mini office area: filing cabinets made of cat scratching boards, a rest area covered in desert fleece, and even a water dispenser shaped like a small fountain.

Xu Ying suddenly noticed a "group photo of police officers" hanging on the wall—a black serval was solemnly squatting in the center, surrounded by a group of "auxiliary police officers" such as fennec foxes and Pallas's cats, while Chen Su was squatting in the back row, becoming the only human in the photo.

"When was this taken?" Xu Ying asked with a smile, pointing to the group photo.

Chen Su lowered his head slightly, reached out to adjust the angle of the photo frame, and said in a deep voice with a hint of gentleness: "It was last week when you went on a field mission."

He turned to Xu Ying and said with a smile, "I think the group photo is missing a little Sheriff Xu, what do you think?"

When he smiles, the corners of his eyes curve slightly, like ice just breaking.

Xu Ying picked up the little sand cat that was still struggling to put on the tag, raised its paw, and waved it at Chen Su: "Then let's take another picture next time we go on a call together!"

The roar of the engine grew louder as it approached.

A bright red desert motorcycle kicked up golden dust and came to a steady stop in front of the hospital.

Qiao Yuxi deftly removed her goggles, her chestnut hair fluttering in the wind: "Station Chief Xu, come and see the completion gift that my uncle and I gave you!" She grabbed Xu Ying's wrist and ran towards the west side of the hospital. Not far from the west side of the hospital, there was a building that had always been surrounded by barriers, but it seemed that they had been removed last night, revealing half of the white wall exterior and a fence covered with flower vines.

The moment Qiao Yuxi pushed open the gate, the little animals that had followed Xu Ying couldn't wait to squeeze inside.

Xu Ying stared wide-eyed in astonishment at the sight before her—

A three-story pure white villa stands quietly amidst cactus flowers, its Mediterranean-style arched doors and windows gleaming softly in the sunlight.

"This...this is a detached villa?" Xu Ying stammered, pointing to the building whose purpose she had been secretly guessing just a few days ago. "Before the building's facade was removed, I thought it was a warehouse."

Qiao Yuxi chuckled: "Where would you find a warehouse with a swing?"

Following the direction of her finger, Xu Ying saw the white rattan swing in the center of the garden, which was now being used as a new toy by several fennec fox cubs.

Fox Xiao Wu sat on the swing, while the other three pushed it high, its fluffy tail drawing a golden arc in the wind.

The garden is filled with drought-resistant desert plants: agave plants are arranged like works of art on both sides of the gravel path, cacti bloom with pale yellow flowers, and there is even a small transplanted oasis lawn.

The most delightful surprise was the shallow pool in the corner, where several sand cats were carefully poking at the surface with their paws, their round eyes reflected in the water.

"The villa is equipped with a complete ecological recycling system,"

Qiao Yuxi proudly introduced, "Solar panels, rainwater collectors, and even the water used for watering flowers is recycled water."

She suddenly lowered her voice, "My uncle specifically instructed that a telescope be installed on the master bedroom balcony, saying it would be convenient for you to observe desert animals that are active at night."

Xu Ying exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, that's a fantastic idea!"

Xu Ying pushed open the carved glass door, and sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

Several paw print-shaped cushions were scattered on the fabric sofa in the living room, and a mini animal water dispenser was placed on the island in the open kitchen.

"Ow!"

A joyful shout came from the second floor. Fox Si Bao tumbled down the spiral staircase—literally tumbled—it curled itself into a ball of fur and slid down the wavy handrail to Xu Ying's feet. It spun around twice in a daze before finally regaining its footing.

Qiao Yuxi smiled and handed over a set of keys: "This will be your home from now on, and it will be convenient for night shifts at the hospital."

The keychain is a custom-made metal piece with a small paw print design that sparkles in the sunlight.

"Thank you!" Xu Ying gave Qiao Yuxi a big hug.

Qiao Yuxi patted Xu Ying on the back: "Station Chief Xu, I also want to thank you for giving me a new lease on life."

The film "The Vanished She," directed and written by Qiao Yuxi, has already begun filming in the desert. Qiao Yuxi will be filming everything she experienced after being tricked into going to the desert by a scumbag.

As Xu Ying walked into the garden, the fennec foxes on the swing immediately rushed into her arms.

She looked up at the white villa bathed in the honey-colored glow of the morning light, and suddenly felt that this golden desert truly had the warmth of home.

Just then, the little sand cat came running over, "tap tap tap": [Stationmaster Xu, all the two-legged guests have arrived and are waiting for you to join them for the ribbon-cutting ceremony!]
(End of this chapter)