Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 147 Handing it over to Xue Aotian?

Chapter 147 Handing it over to Xue Aotian?
"That's what it is."

Chen Nian calmly recounted how she discovered Xue Aotian and her deduction that Sherry might have 'entrusted' him.

A deep silence fell over the camp.

Infinite Quantity and Wang Chen exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with indescribable astonishment.

Is this really something a wild cat would do?
Wang Chen felt his throat was incredibly dry.

"Teacher Chen, do you mean that Sherry deliberately left the fourth one behind, wanting to entrust it to you to take care of?"

Chen Nian's gaze fell on Xue Aotian, who was fast asleep again in her arms, her eyes filled with complex emotions: "I don't know what Xue Li is thinking."

"But it only left Aotian behind, and hid it in the warmest and most secluded place. I can't find a more reasonable explanation than entrusting it to someone else."

The smile on Lin Sen's face had vanished without a trace.

His gaze was blank: "I understand."

"It must be because Xue Li couldn't bear to part with Lao Chen. Plus, the fourth child eats too much and shares the milk, so taking him along would increase the survival pressure. Therefore, she left the most gluttonous fourth child to Lao Chen."

"Old Chen! This is a 'gift' that Shirley left for you!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Nian pursed her lips.

A gift?
That gift is far too expensive!
Of the more than 7,000 snow leopards in the world, Chen Nian now has one in her arms.

Moreover, they are very special individuals.

It's equivalent to drawing the SSR of SSRs in a gacha game.

Outrageous home!
For a moment, Wang Chen and the other members of the Cat Alliance looked at Chen Nian with barely suppressed envy.

For a wild, adult female snow leopard with cubs to make such a decision that defies instinct yet is full of wisdom and trust, the effort Chen Nian put in and the bond she built have already exceeded their comprehension.

Chen Nian took a deep breath, suppressing the myriad emotions in her heart.

His gaze turned firmly to Infinitesimal and Wang Chen, his voice steady and solemn.

"Brother Liang, Brother Wang, this is the situation. I can't leave Aotian there to die alone, so I have to bring him back first. What should we do now?"

The atmosphere fell silent again.

Everyone understood that the warm little life in Chen Nian's arms had a special identity; it was a Class I protected animal in China.

Even though this was entrusted by Shirley, her biological mother, it couldn't escape the cold rules and realistic considerations.

Its fate ultimately depends on the official decision.

The infinitesimal frowned and remained silent.

The complexity and responsibility of this matter far exceeded his authority to handle it.

"We can't just send the fourth brother back, can we?"

Looking at Xue Aotian sleeping soundly, Lin Sen looked worried: "The fourth brother is still so young. If no one takes care of him, he probably won't live more than a few days!"

Everyone looked at Wang Chen.

The only person most suitable and qualified to handle this situation on site is Wang Chen, the feline expert from the Cat Alliance.

His attitude, to some extent, represents the official stance.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Wang Chen scratched his head in distress: "Don't look at me, I don't know either."

He has spent most of his life in contact with felines in the wild.

But this was the first time Wang Chen had ever witnessed a wild animal "delivering its offspring".

And this 'child' is a snow leopard!
He hesitated before offering his suggestion:

"How about we try to send it back first?"

The Sydney family has been fitted with location sensors, so Wang Chen has a way of knowing their current location.

"If we find Sherry and Teacher Chen delivers it to her personally, it shouldn't abandon Lao Si again, right?"

Everyone then turned their attention to Chen Nian.

This is something that only Chen Nian can do herself.

Chen Nian nodded: "We can check their locations first."

"Okay, I'll go get it now!"

Two minutes later, Wang Chen pulled out a device resembling a radar detector from under his backpack.

"This is a portable receiver; it can only display the target location."

Wang Chen began operating the machine as he spoke.

Soon, accompanied by a series of beeping sounds, the instrument locked onto the four light spots representing Sherry and the other three cubs.

Lin Sen quickly pressed, "How is it? Where is it? Is it far from us?"

Wang Chen silently measured the distance and sighed softly:

"That place is nearly three kilometers away as the crow flies, and it's located in a glacial valley on the flank of the main peak of Kavalori."

He looked at Gesang, the experienced guide.

Gesang chimed in, "It's very dangerous there! There are many crevasses in the glacier, and the snow eaves are fragile. Without professional ice climbing equipment and guides, it's too dangerous to go up there now; it's almost certain death."

He looked at the cub in Chen Nian's arms.

"Besides, there's not enough time. By the time we're ready, they'll have already gone deep into the snow-capped mountains."

Gesang's words completely ruled out the possibility of returning the fourth brother. "Forget it, I'll report this matter."

Wang Chen walked a short distance away and dialed the satellite phone at the Cat Alliance headquarters.

Everyone held their breath and waited.

Just then, Xue Aotian, who had been sleeping, suddenly woke up, kicking his little legs in Chen Nian's arms and making whimpering noises.

Chen Nian subconsciously took out a baby bottle from the backpack next to her.

Pour in the milk powder, add warm water, and shake it.

Finally, it was precisely stuffed into Xue Aotian's mouth.

It took Xue Aotian less than five minutes from waking up to eating.

The entire process was executed flawlessly, demonstrating masterful skill.

Everyone else was stunned.

Lin Sen silently gave a thumbs up and praised, "Old Chen, you're simply a born dad!"

"Too skilled," the Cat Alliance member whispered.

"Even the professional zookeepers in the alliance aren't this skilled."

Chen Nian smiled helplessly.

Without it, just familiarity with your hands.

He lowered his head and silently fed Xue Aotian, pondering its future.

at this time.

Wang Chen returned after making the phone call.

He looked at Chen Nian, carefully considering his words, his tone clearly tentative:
"Teacher Chen, the experts at headquarters have learned about the situation and they attach great importance to Xue Aotian."

"The expert's suggestion is to ask you if you can hand over Aotian to the Cat Alliance? Our professional conservation center and research institute can take over, providing the best possible living environment, while conducting necessary scientific observation and research."

"After all, the fourth one is a very special individual and has great scientific research value."

"No."

Chen Nian's answer was quick and decisive, almost without any hesitation!

They didn't give the Cat Alliance any face at all.

Hearing Chen Nian's resolute answer, Wang Chen seemed to have expected it.

"alright."

He just gave a wry smile, said nothing, and turned to make another call to reply.

At this moment, everyone else looked at Chen Nian.

I was a little curious as to why he suddenly reacted so strongly.

Lin Sen asked first, "Old Chen, why do you seem so reluctant to hand over Xue Aotian? Wouldn't it be better for it if it were raised by professionals?"

The other professors nodded in agreement.

For them, the word "official" means a favorable environment, perfect conditions, and ample equipment.

Handing Xue Aotian over to the official authorities is undoubtedly the best option.

Only the two members of the Infinite Quantity Alliance and the Cat Alliance shifted their gazes with a complex mix of understanding and helplessness. Their lips moved, but ultimately turned into a silent sigh.

Xia Qiyue was equally puzzled.

But he still stood silently and firmly by Chen Nian's side.

Chirp——

At this moment, Xue Aotian, who had finished eating and drinking, let go of the pacifier, stretched his short legs comfortably, and then, like a koala, began to climb up and down on Chen Nian.

It exhibits an amazing climbing instinct and vigorous vitality.

The little guy's liveliness broke the dull atmosphere.

Chen Nian's gaze fell on Xue Aotian's round body, and she reached out to protect it from below. Her originally serious eyes softened again.

He slowly began to explain to everyone.

"It's not that I don't want to hand Xue Aotian over to them, it's that I can't!"

He glanced at the members of the Cat Alliance and asked with his eyes.

The two men nodded silently, indicating that he could speak frankly.

The people present here are all of extraordinary status, and these matters are not exactly secrets; a little research will reveal the truth.

The infinitesimal also nodded to Chen Nian.

After receiving consent, Chen Nian lowered her head and spoke in a low voice:

"Because I don't want Xue Aotian to grow up too early."

"Died young!"