I raise furry animals and fly them to my motherland.

Chapter 337 Born under the Red Flag, Grown in the Spring Breeze (The Finale)

The most composed fox leader sat upright, its little paws deftly stuffing several educational toys into its storage bag—there were number puzzles, maze balls, and even an animal picture book.

"Our boss is such a little genius~" Xu Ying smiled and rubbed its clever little head.

The lively fox Erniu excitedly dragged over the miniature martial arts gear that Qi Xiao had specially customized for it: a pair of red boxing gloves, a pair of cute mini nunchucks, and a headband that read "Kung Fu Little Fox." Qi Xiao helped it set up its gear and joked, "Are you going to perform martial arts in the capital?"

Fox Erniu proudly puffed out his chest: "Yes! I've heard many people want to see us!"
[I have to perform a special trick for them; I can't let our fennec fox family down!]
The most fashion-loving fox, San San, was surrounded by a pile of colorful little dresses. She was struggling to choose which ones to wear, and finally managed to stuff more than a dozen dresses into her storage bag, which was so bulging that it could hardly be closed.

"San San, we're going for fifteen days, not five months."

Xu Ying couldn't help but chuckle as she helped it rearrange itself. "And fans will be sending you dresses then."

Xu Ying's comment section these past few days has been filled with netizens who are going to the fan meeting asking about the five members of TFBOYS. Among them, many fans are asking about Fox San San's size parameters, wanting to make a dress for Fox San San.

Fox Three-Three's big eyes lit up upon hearing this: [Wow! I can't wait!]
The gluttonous fox Sibao had already filled its snack bag to the brim—nuts, dried fruit, cookies, and even a few of its favorite carrots.

During his inspection, Qi Xiao was exasperated to discover that the little guy had secretly hidden a bag of cat food in the bottom compartment. "Is this a gift for our cat friends in the capital?"

Qi Xiao raised an eyebrow and asked, and Fox Si Bao immediately covered its face with its paws in embarrassment. [It was borrowed from Sand Cat; I heard there are many stray cats in big cities who don't have enough to eat.]
Xu Ying patted the head of the fox spirit with satisfaction.

When it was the turn of the youngest fox, Xiao Wu, everyone was stunned—its storage bag was empty, yet it sat anxiously to the side.

"Xiao Wu, why didn't you bring anything?"

Xu Ying asked gently.

Little Fox blinked her big, round eyes and said in a childish voice, "[My bag is too small, it can't hold it all~]"
It gestured with its little paws, {"I want to put the stationmaster and Brother Qi Xiao inside and take them with me~~"
Xu Ying was taken aback at first, then translated Hu Xiaowu's words to Qi Xiao, and the two burst into laughter.

Qi Xiao picked up Xiao Wu and affectionately pinched its little nose: "You little rascal!"

Xu Ying hugged all five little foxes into her arms: "Okay, okay, let's go together, and not one of us will be left behind."

Under the lights, the packed luggage was neatly arranged, and five little foxes nestled beside the two of them, creating a heartwarming scene that melted anyone's heart.

Outside the window, the desert sky was exceptionally bright.

This time, they went by Qi Xiao's private jet, so they didn't have to go through the animal transport process. The two of them and the five little ones flew together to the Capital Airport.

Qi Xiao, Chen Su, Director Yi, and other workers in remote areas who contributed to the desert alongside Xu Ying also received the "Outstanding Desert Worker Medal." Chen Su and Director Yi entrusted Xu Ying to accept the award on their behalf due to work commitments.

The following morning, Xu Ying and Qi Xiao boarded Qi Xiao's Bombardier Challenger 350 with five little foxes. This passenger plane was much more spacious than a helicopter and could accommodate 12 people.

Four hours later, the plane landed smoothly on the private tarmac at Beijing Capital International Airport.

As soon as the hatch opened, the five little foxes immediately lined up, full of energy, ready to embark on their first grand trip to the capital.

In the distance, the special car that came to pick up the passengers had been waiting for a long time, and the gold lettering on the car, "National Ecological Civilization Construction Commendation Conference," shone brightly in the sunlight.

The lights of the Great Hall of the People were dazzling. Xu Ying stood on the podium, and the "National Green Contribution Medal" on her chest shone brightly under the flashing lights.

"Comrade Xu Ying's outstanding contributions to cross-border ecological protection," the host's resounding voice echoed in the hall, "successfully saving endangered wildlife populations and pioneering a new model of international ecological cooperation."

The applause of the audience was thunderous.

Amidst thunderous applause, Xu Ying gently stroked the lifelike paw print reliefs on the medal—each pattern of the sand cat, the fennec fox, and the snow leopard reminded her of those furry little creatures.

In a daze, countless warm moments of being with them flashed through my mind.

Xu Ying looked down at the audience.

In the third row below the stage, Qi Xiao's upright figure stood out, and the "Outstanding Desert Worker Medal" on his chest rose and fell slightly with his breathing.

Qi Xiao's sharply defined features appeared particularly profound under the bright lights of the venue.

His usually sharp and cold features were now relaxed, and the angular lines between his brows had softened.

Those eyes, usually sharp as a wolfhound's, were now as soft as sand dunes under the moonlight. A surge of pride, contentment, and tenderness almost overflowed from them.

When their eyes met through the bustling crowd, he nodded slightly, and in the barely perceptible smile on his lips lay a tacit understanding that only Xu Ying could comprehend. It was a wordless love letter written with every sunrise and sunset they had jointly protected and every seedling they had jointly nurtured.

The most eye-catching thing in the entire event was the five fluffy figures in the guest seats.

The five poor little ones who once searched for their mother in the desert have grown up quite a bit, their fluffy fur gleaming with a healthy sheen under the light.

They sat upright in specially made chairs, with the eldest fox even wearing a bow tie and occasionally striking a professional "celebrity pose" for the flashing lights.

The evening's news broadcast devoted three minutes to reporting on this grand occasion.

The little sand cat at the desert rescue station suddenly perked up its ears. The TV was showing footage of an awards ceremony, and the little sand cat and the black serval on duty appeared on the big screen.

[Meow! I'm on CCTV!]
The little sand cat excitedly circled around the duty room, its paw accidentally pressing the police walkie-talkie, causing a cheerful busy signal to ring out throughout the entire desert police station.

In the more remote Xishan Nature Reserve, furry figures gathered around a small television at the animal rescue station—snow leopards gracefully curled their tails, snow wolves sat quietly, and even the usually most mischievous Tibetan fox lay obediently.

When Xu Ying's figure appeared on the screen, they all let out proud snoring sounds, rising and falling in the quiet snowy night, as if saying, "This is our little Station Master Xu!"

*
Outside the National Assembly Hall after the meeting, the vast square was bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun.

A gentle evening breeze caressed the bright five-starred red flag, which fluttered against the orange-red sky like a cluster of leaping flames or a burning sunset.

Xu Ying and Qi Xiao posed for a photo with five fennec foxes under the national flag.

The setting sun cast a warm glow on the white marble steps, stretching the two figures into long, long shadows.

Qi Xiao stood under the flagpole, the hem of his black trench coat fluttering in the wind, the red flag waving in the breeze.

The medals on Xu Ying's chest shimmered softly in the afterglow, reflecting the golden stars on the red flag.

Qi Xiao gently pulled Xu Ying's wrist: "Wait a moment."

He magically produced a bouquet of vibrant red roses from behind him.

The setting sun cast a metallic sheen on the golden flowers.

As Xu Ying accepted the bouquet, a delicate key slipped from her palm.

"This is..." She looked up in confusion, meeting Qi Xiao's deep gaze.

"Station Chief Xu, Dean Xu, the youngest recipient of the National Medal."

His deep voice carried a hint of amusement as he gently brushed the petals from her hair with his fingertips, "Would you be willing to accept another identity?"

"The mistress of Qi Xiao Ranch?"

Xu Ying stared at the words "Qi's Ranch" engraved on the key. When she looked up, her eyes met Qi Xiao's gentle phoenix eyes, and she clearly saw her small figure in those deep pupils.

“We’ve witnessed 127 desert sunrises,” Qi Xiao said, gazing into her almond-shaped eyes. “We’ve rescued 186 small animals and planted 3221 trees.”

He gently took her hand and said, "Now, I want to count with you all the dawns and dusks of the rest of our lives."

Xu Ying stood on tiptoe under the national flag and whispered, "We'll have to ask the animals' relatives and friends if they agree first."

Five fennec foxes simultaneously raised their paws!

Xu Ying smiled and slid her hand down Qi Xiao's broad palm, interlocking her fingers with his.

(End of the article)

The story is finally finished! Thank you to all the readers and virtual pet owners for your support!
Author Digging Little Lotus, along with Station Master Xu and all the fluffy creatures, wish everyone a sweet life and endless good luck!