I raise furry animals and fly them to my motherland.

Chapter 320 Happiness
As the helicopter landed on the rooftop helipad, a piercing alarm immediately blared throughout the entire hospital.

The rescue team, which had been waiting in advance, rushed forward with a temperature-controlled stretcher. The white crane's feathers had been soaked in blood and turned dark red, which looked particularly shocking under the glaring emergency lights.

"Blood pressure continues to drop!"

"Prepare for an emergency blood transfusion!"

Xu Ying jumped off the plane, her surgical gown still covered in desert sand.

As she quickly caught up with the stretcher, she reported the injury: "Both hind limbs were completely severed, with a blood loss of about 800ml. Immediate hemostasis is needed, and the vital signs need to be stabilized before prosthetic surgery can be performed."

The operating room lights suddenly illuminated Bai He's wounds, revealing every detail. Xu Ying put on her microscope glasses, and the severed blood vessels looked like torn red threads under the magnifying glass.

"Electrocautery to stop bleeding."

Her voice was calm, and the hemostat in her hand precisely clamped each bleeding point. The surgery lasted three hours, and when the last blood vessel was properly ligated, the numbers on the monitor finally stabilized.

Xu Ying let out a long sigh of relief, only to find her fingers trembling uncontrollably when she took off her gloves. She gently stroked the white crane's feathers and whispered, "Rest well first. We'll continue once the support frame is ready."

The white crane was transferred to the ICU, where a constant temperature incubator maintained its fragile body temperature.

Through the observation window, Xu Ying saw that it would occasionally twitch unconsciously, as if it was still trying to walk in its dream.

Meanwhile, in the 3D printing laboratory on the third floor, carbon fiber supports are being formed layer by layer in precision instruments.

Director Yi leaned against the door, staring at the progress bar on the display screen—98%, 99%. At 12:40 a.m., with the final notification sound, the bionic crane leg support was finally completed.

"The surgery is now possible."

Director Yi's voice came through the communicator.

The operating room was still brightly lit at 1 a.m.

Xu Ying aligned the carbon fiber support with the broken limb of the white crane, and the bio-adhesive glowed with a faint blue light under ultraviolet light.

When she connected the last nerve wire, Baihe suddenly moved her "toes" slightly while under anesthesia—the delicate carbon fiber joints actually responded to the nerve signals.

The bracket has been successfully installed!
The veterinarians in the operating room all smiled with relief.

*
As the automatic doors to the operating room slowly opened, Xu Ying almost lost her balance.

The intense surgery, which lasted for seven consecutive hours, left her back completely soaked in sweat, and her fingers were slightly cramped from maintaining fine motor skills for so long.

Under the glaring lights of the corridor, she subconsciously squinted, her vision blurred by tears.

Suddenly, a warm hand gently covered her eyes.

Qi Xiao was already standing beside her at some point, his tall figure blocking out most of the light, and the light filtering through his fingers was just enough for her to gradually adjust.

"Don't rush." ​​Qi Xiao's deep voice brushed past her ear, his other hand steadily supporting her swaying elbow, the warmth of his palm coming through her surgical gown. "Take a deep breath first."

Xu Ying then realized that her breathing was rapid and shallow.

Following Qi Xiao's instructions, she slowly adjusted herself, smelling a hint of coffee bitterness mixed with the scent on his cuffs—he must have waited outside the operating room all night.

"Okay?"

Seeing her nod, Qi Xiao slowly removed his hand, but still maintained the protective posture.

The corridor lights had softened, and she could finally see clearly—

"Clap clap-"

The sudden applause came like a tidal wave.

Qiao Yuxi was the first to rush forward and stuff a large bouquet of desert roses into her arms: "Our station manager is amazing! She completed the bionic scaffold transplantation surgery on the very first day of business!"

As the crowd gathered, Qi Xiao quietly took a half-step back, maintaining a distance where he could reach out and support Xu Ying at any moment. Only after confirming that she was steady did he lower his eyes, concealing the lingering worry within them. Director Yi, holding a thermos, stood at the back of the crowd, his eyes behind his glasses curving into crescents: "The world's first carbon fiber prosthetic limb transplant for a crane—remember to share the data from the paper."

Xu Ying wanted to laugh, but only managed a soft, breathy hum, her throat so dry she couldn't utter a sound. Just then, a cup of warm honey water was placed in front of her—Qi Xiao had prepared it sometime earlier, and fine water droplets still clung to the glass. She drank it all in one gulp, the sweet liquid sliding down her burning throat.

"Thank you." Xu Ying's voice was still a little hoarse, but she was able to speak.

In the hospital corridor at three in the morning, the soft light gently enveloped everyone. Xu Ying looked at everyone still there, her nose stinging with tears: "Aren't you all going to sleep?"

Qiao Yuxi brushed aside the stray hairs from her forehead, her eyes reflecting the warm light of the corridor: "I don't know what I can do for you, all I can do is stay with you."

These words brought tears to Xu Ying's eyes. Every pair of eyes that looked at her in the corridor sparkled, like stars in a desert night sky.

"Let's go, our hero deserves a rest!" Qiao Yuxi suddenly bent down, squatted down with her back to Xu Ying, "Today, I'll carry you back to the big villa!"

Xu Ying was really tired, and she smiled as she leaned on her back: "Then I won't be polite!"

Qiao Yuxi carried Xu Ying downstairs, with Qi Xiao escorting the two of them.

Qiao Yuxi carried Xu Ying unsteadily to the hospital building, her forehead already beaded with sweat.

She tried to take a few more steps, but her knees suddenly buckled, and she fell forward—

The next second, a pair of strong arms had already firmly supported the two of them.

"Let me do it."

Qi Xiao's voice came from behind.

Xu Ying, who was already semi-conscious, suddenly opened her arms and turned towards the source of the sound, like a little robot that had received a command.

As Qi Xiao bent down, she landed precisely on his back.

Qi Xiao carried her on his back with effortless grace.

Xu Ying buried her face in his shoulder, tilted her head, and fell fast asleep, purring softly like a kitten within three seconds.

Looking at the profile of the person whose face softened instantly, Qiao Yuxi suddenly felt superfluous.

A night breeze gently brushed against her cheeks, and Xu Ying, who was on Qi Xiao's back, slightly lifted her eyelids.

In the hazy light, she saw the holly bushes in the villa courtyard swaying gently in the moonlight, their petals glistening with dew.

Qi Xiao's steps were steady, as if he was afraid of disturbing her sleep.

At three in the morning, the Milky Way hung low in the desert, seemingly within reach. Xu Ying, perched on Qi Xiao's back, closed her eyes again in peace amidst this starlight.

*
The morning of the second day.

Xu Ying woke up naturally in her big villa. When she opened her eyes, five little fennec foxes were sprawled out on the bed, sleeping without any regard for their image.

Some lay on their backs, showing their round bellies; some curled up into fluffy balls, their tails twitching; the most mischievous one even tucked its head under the pillow, leaving only its furry bottom showing.

Xu Ying couldn't help but laugh out loud. She reached out and scooped up the sleeping fox, Xiao Wu, and rubbed its soft ears.

The little one kicked its legs sleepily, snuggled closer to her, and made a comfortable purring sound.

"These little vixens are so alluring, I can never get enough of them, they've completely bewitched me..."

She gently scratched its chin, and seeing it squint its eyes in enjoyment, her heart melted.

These days are simply too blissful. Xu Ying kissed the tip of Hu Xiao Wu's ear.

　This book is scheduled to conclude early next month. Thank you all for your support of Station Master Xu and the furry fans!
　　(End of this chapter)