I raise furry animals and fly them to my motherland.

Chapter 317 Captain Qi is always ready to serve you.

Ning Zexi, Director Yi, Ji Xuehui, Professor Fu, and other seniors and friends who had helped or been helped by Xu Ying also came to the completion ceremony.

Xu Ying looked around but didn't see Qi Xiao: "Hmm? Where is Boss Qi?"

"You clearly said you would come today."

The little fennec foxes also looked around.

[Sister! Brother Qi Xiao is here!]
Fox Three-Three pointed at Qi Xiao, who was coming out of the hospital gate.

When Xu Ying turned around, Qi Xiao was wearing a dark gray work shirt with the collar slightly open and the cuffs rolled up to reveal his well-defined forearms.

Today, the hospital was completed, and he was dressed somewhat formally. Black casual trousers accentuated his long, slender legs. The silver-buckled belt at his waist and the wolf-tooth necklace around his neck complemented each other, giving him a sophisticated yet slightly roguish look.

How did you get out of the hospital?

Xu Ying looked at Qi Xiao walking towards her in surprise, "When did you go in? I didn't see you at all."

Qi Xiao smiled and said, "I arrived quite early and helped check the hospital's fire safety equipment."

Xu Ying nodded readily: "Oh, I see~"

Ning Zexi wore an eye-catching, flamboyant burgundy shirt today, as he was serving as the host of the completion ceremony.

"The auspicious time for the ribbon-cutting ceremony is approaching. Let's all gather together in a semi-circle!"

As the sunlight gradually climbed onto the lintel, Xu Ying stood under the flower gate decorated with willow branches and camel bells, raising a pair of scissors tied with red silk.

The little animals immediately quieted down, and dozens of bright eyes looked at her expectantly.

The human friends standing behind the animals were also filled with anticipation, participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony with animals for the first time—it was quite a novel experience!

Xu Ying, holding a small pair of scissors, declared: "I hereby announce that the Fluffy Animal Hospital is officially—"

[Wait a moment!]
Suddenly, the fox leader darted out, holding a crooked paper megaphone in its paws: [There's still the most important part!]
The fennec foxes worked together to push a smooth sandstone slab, which was covered with countless claw prints that formed a giant heart.

The center spot was empty. Fox Erniu solemnly handed over the inkpad: [Station Master, no, today it's Dean Sister, you need to press the first paw print!]
Xu Ying's eyes suddenly felt a little hot. She grinned and said, "Calling me 'Dean Sister' makes me feel so much more authoritative and mature all of a sudden."

The little sand cat quickly shook its head: [Sister, you're not old at all! It's amazing that you became the dean at such a young age!]
Xu Ying felt a warmth in her heart, gently pressed her right hand onto the mud, and then, amidst countless cheers, left her palm print in the very center.

The human guests also pressed their handprints one after another.

To avoid disturbing the animals with the sound of firecrackers, a unique "Furry Symphony" was arranged for the completion ceremony. Dozens of large red-lacquered drums were neatly arranged in the square, and fennec foxes nimbly jumped onto the drumheads, playing cheerful rhythms with the rise and fall of their paws. Sand cats lined up and rhythmically tapped the edges of the drums with their tails to provide accompaniment.

Xu Ying was about to cut the ribbon with golden scissors when suddenly there was a muffled thud—the fattest Pallas's cat lost its footing and sat on the drumhead, making a hole in it!
Its four short legs dangled in the air in a panic, its fluffy, round face filled with innocence: "Meow, meow?"

[Looks like I've gotten into trouble?]
The host, Ning Zexi, strode forward, his burgundy shirt flashing a dashing arc in the sunlight: "Ladies and gentlemen! This signifies that the completion of our hospital is a 'heavyweight' historical moment!" He bent down and poked the Pallas's cat's belly, "Look at this weight, it's absolutely unprecedented!"

Xu Ying couldn't help but chuckle, giving him a thumbs up: "I never expected the sharp-tongued Young Master Ning to have such a warm side!"

"That's what you call a professional host's on-the-spot reaction!" Ning Zexi said smugly, smoothing his bangs.

Amidst cheers and laughter, the ribbons for the completion ceremony were cut, and the fluffy animal hospital officially opened for business!
*
After the completion ceremony.

With spring in full bloom, Qi Xiao led Xu Ying to the top floor of the hospital.

The afternoon sun on spring made the rooftop feel warm and cozy.

Xu Ying squinted at the large object on the rooftop, which was covered by a silver dustproof cloth, the cloth swaying slightly in the wind.

Xu Ying was completely baffled: "What is this?" "I haven't given you a completion gift yet."

Qi Xiao lowered his eyes and smiled.

The man was dressed formally today, a rare sight indeed. His dark gray shirt accentuated his sharp jawline, and the rolled-up cuffs revealed a bit of machine oil on his wrists. The suit, on the man, gave him a wild and roguish air.

Guess what it is?

Xu Ying tilted her head to examine the object's outline, then suddenly laughed out loud: "Could it be a rooftop villa?"

"Where can you find a villa this small?" Qi Xiao scoffed, tapping the metal frame under the dust cover with his knuckles, producing a crisp echo.

"Is that the cat villa?" she pointed to the sand cat sunbathing on the rooftop. "Look, it's sitting up expectantly."

The sand cat meowed in agreement, its tail tip sweeping a fan-shaped pattern across the concrete.

"See for yourself."

Qi Xiao chuckled softly, then suddenly reached out and pulled back the curtain—

"Wow—"

The moment the dust cover slipped off, Xu Ying instinctively raised her hand to shield her eyes from the glare. Once her eyes adjusted to the bright light, a pure black helicopter was quietly parked, its streamlined fuselage gleaming with a cold metallic sheen, while a playful claw-print logo was printed on its tail.

"Huh? A helicopter?!" Xu Ying's exclamation startled the flock of birds on the rooftop, their white wings sweeping across the clear blue sky.

Qi Xiao nodded: "There's another white one, it won't arrive until next week."

Xu Ying was dumbfounded; Qi Xiao's tone made it sound like he was offering her two large cabbages.

Qi Xiao reached out and opened the cabin door, where a claw-shaped neck pillow was placed on the built-in leather seat.

Just as Xu Ying was about to tease the helicopter about its overly cute decorations, her fingertips suddenly touched the indentation at the top of the control stick—there was an exquisite fox paw print etched there, gleaming with a faint rose gold in the sunlight.

She was charmed by this little design and smiled knowingly.

Xu Ying carefully touched the cold control lever with her fingertips. "But I don't know how to drive it?"

“I’ll teach you.” Qi Xiao appeared behind her unnoticed, the sunlight casting their shadows onto the fuselage. “The head of the Northwest Helicopter Pilot Training Institute is my friend.”

"I also have a coaching certificate."

Xu Ying's breath hitched upon hearing this; Qi Xiao was truly amazing!

She looked up at the complex instrument panel in the cockpit, where various flashing indicator lights were reflected in her wide eyes like stars.

"Am I dreaming?"

She muttered to herself, her fingers unconsciously tracing the claw mark, her tone incredulous: "They're actually going to learn to fly a helicopter."

Qi Xiao paused as he adjusted the altimeter.

"Our Station Master Xu is so smart, he'll definitely learn it quickly."

Sunlight streamed through the porthole, falling on his sharply defined profile and gilding it with a gentle golden hue.

(End of this chapter)