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

Chapter 153 The mysterious visitor
As a seasoned inspector and breeder, Jiang Fengyu knew very well what Xue Aotian's data meant.

It's perfectly normal to wake up after only two hours of sleep!

What's even more difficult is that this data usually corresponds to a symptom called:

ADHD!

In other words, Xue Aotian will indeed be like the 'perpetual motion machine' Chen Nian mentioned for the next few months, constantly moving!
This situation is precisely one that cannot be forcibly stopped.

If excess energy is not used up, it is very likely to lead to depression over time.

Therefore, Jiang Fengyu could foresee how busy Chen Nian would be in the future.

Ideally, it would be the kind of care that involves being there for someone every step of the way!
He glanced at the Xue Aotian pendant hanging on Chen Nian's chest.

Looking at it this way, the idea of ​​keeping Xue Aotian in your pocket as a pendant suddenly makes perfect sense!

As expected of Teacher Chen!

Xu Dafei uploaded the test report to headquarters, informed his superiors, and then left with Jiang Fengyu.

"Teacher Chen, some equipment will arrive tomorrow, so we'll come back tomorrow."

"Okay, hard work."

"No, no, no, it's you who has worked so hard, taking care of such a snow leopard. Tsk, it's too difficult."

Chen Nian smiled gently and tapped the little guy's head: "It's only right."

He didn't find it particularly difficult.

Taking care of cubs requires patience and meticulousness so that the little ones can grow up healthily.

Jiang Fengyu looked at Chen Nian with admiration: "Thanks to you, Teacher Chen!"

Before leaving, Xu Dafei, who was somewhat silent, glanced at the dilapidated wall of the rescue station, and paused for a moment at a small hole in the wall.

He said to Chen Nian in a somewhat strange tone.

"Teacher Chen, it might be a bit unsettling here at night, so please remember to close the doors and windows."

Chen Nian was taken aback, thinking the other person was talking about snakes, insects, rats, and ants, and nodded with a smile.

"Don't worry, I will pay attention."

Looking at Chen Nian's smile, Xu Dafei felt that he hadn't understood what he meant. Just as he was about to explain, he thought of Chen Nian's special physique.

Forget it.

Nothing should happen.

Gallop——

The two drove away.

Incidentally, they also left Chen Nian and Xia Qiyue an off-road vehicle that looked like it had a story to tell!

"Chen Nian, do you like driving?"

Xia Qiyue looked at the car keys in Chen Nian's hand and asked with a hint of excitement.

"I'm fine, what's wrong?"

"Can I drive it?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Nian's heart tightened: "Do you have a driver's license?"

"Of course!" Xia Qiyue showed her electronic driver's license.

Chen Nian glanced at it; it was real.

Next, Xia Qiyue clearly demonstrated the performance of this off-road vehicle, highlighting its powerful capabilities that could handle various terrains!

Chen Nian herself has no interest in machinery.

Seeing how familiar Xia Qiyue was with him, he casually tossed the car keys to her.

Have you ever driven an off-road vehicle?

"Of course. I've never driven on it before, but look at this road, it's as smooth as a mirror, you can drive on it however you want!"

Xia Qiyue excitedly took the car keys and then got into the driver's seat.

The ignition was completed in one smooth motion.

Buzz—Boom!
The engine roared suddenly, like a sleeping steel behemoth being awakened, the deep and powerful sound making the air tremble slightly.

She deftly fastened her seatbelt, rolled down the passenger window, rested one hand on the steering wheel, raised her chin at Chen Nian, and curled her lips into a dashing smile: "Get in! I'll take you for a spin!"

The off-road vehicle's wild style, combined with Xia Qiyue's dashing temperament.

The two actually go surprisingly well together!
Chen Nian looked down at Xue Aotian on her chest.

The young master showed no fear in the face of the roar of the off-road vehicle. Instead, he breathed on it, as if he wanted to challenge it.

Chen Nian laughed heartily.

"Okay, if you're not afraid, why should I be?"

He opened the car door and got in.

I carefully took Xue Aotian out of my pocket and placed it steadily on the soft little cushion on my lap, even fastening it with a miniature pet safety belt in a proper manner.

After confirming that the little one was secured safely and comfortably, Chen Nian nodded.

"Let's go."

Xia Qiyue curled her lips into a smile and decisively stomped down with her right foot!

Woo——! !

The wild engine roared again, and the off-road vehicle sped off like a giant beast awakened, racing towards Xinlong County along the seemingly flat road that stretched straight to the sky.

Outside the car window, under a sky of pure, unblemished blue, lay boundless meadows, and in the distance, snow-capped mountains shimmered with a sacred silver light under the sun—a magnificent and radiant sight completely different from the snowline camp.

You can barely feel the bumps!

"This road is really well-maintained!"

We encountered several herds of yaks strolling on the road along the way.

These massive creatures, draped in thick black coats, perfectly exemplify the feeling of relaxation at high altitudes.

They strolled along at a leisurely pace, stopping whenever they saw tender grass by the roadside. They would take a few bites slowly and carefully, chewing with great concentration, and only continue their leisurely stroll after they were full.

They didn't even bother to lift their eyelids at the SUVs whizzing by.

Protected by Chen Nian and clinging to the car window, Xue Aotian's bright blue eyes would widen instantly whenever he saw these enormous creatures.

The little head turned as the yak moved.

His gaze was frighteningly focused!
It was as if they were rehearsing a future hunting plan.

A particularly robust adult male yak, whether startled by the menacing gaze or frightened by the off-road vehicle, suddenly let out a moo and clumsily and hastily dashed into the roadside grass. It only dared to stop after the off-road vehicle had driven far away, glancing back with lingering fear before continuing to graze.

Chen Nian, both amused and exasperated, pressed the little guy down.

"You absolutely can't touch this big thing! Not even your mother!"

An adult yak weighs ten times as much as a snow leopard!
Snow leopards cannot be choked to death; in fact, they are more likely to be injured.

Therefore, adult yaks are not on the snow leopard's menu.

Hum!
Xue Aotian nudged Chen Nian's hand in dissatisfaction and climbed onto the window from the other side.

Even at such a young age, he was filled with longing and curiosity about this world.

Chen Nian could only protect her carefully.

During the off-season, there are few vehicles on the plateau highways.

Occasionally, a vehicle will drive past the SUV.

In the back seat of one of the SUVs, a little boy of about five or six years old was curiously peering out the window at the scenery.

Suddenly, his gaze met that of a strangely colored 'kitten' peeking out from the passenger window of the SUV! The two vehicles passed each other.

But the child still recognized Xue Aotian's identity with his unique purple fur and fragmented blue eyes.

He immediately pointed at the SUV that drove by and shouted.

"Mom! There are snow leopard cubs in that car! They're little snow leopards!"

The mother glanced in the rearview mirror but saw nothing. She patted her child's head helplessly and said, "Silly child, how could a snow leopard cub be in someone else's car? It must be a cat that looks a bit unusual."

"You're wrong."

"I'm not mistaken! It's a snow leopard cub! I saw it on Dad's phone! It looks exactly the same!"

Upon hearing this, the father, who was driving, felt a pang of anxiety.

Before he could explain, he felt his wife's 'gentle' gaze sweep over him.

"You let the child secretly look at your phone again?"

I only watched for a short while.

Seeing his parents bickering again, the little boy pouted in grievance, rested his chin on his hands, and glared angrily out the window.

Those fleeting, wild, and curious blue eyes were deeply imprinted in his mind.

"Hmph! It's a snow leopard cub!"

He muttered to himself, convinced that he hadn't misread it.

Chen Nian was completely unaware of this.

The little one in my arms gradually closed his eyelids and fell into a deep sleep amidst the rhythmic engine sound and the warm embrace.

Chen Nian carefully adjusted its position to make it sleep more soundly.

The scenery outside the window and the warmth inside the car made him yawn.

Before long, the vehicle smoothly entered Xinlong County.

Xia Qiyue parked the car precisely in a temporary parking space near a supermarket.

"Your driving skills are pretty good!"

Chen Nian sincerely praised, saying that it felt even more stable than when she drove it herself.

"Of course, you're a seasoned driver, aren't you!"

Xia Qiyue looked at the two drowsy people in the passenger seat, one big and one small, and smiled gently: "You stay in the car and take a nap with Xiao Aotian. I'm going to buy supplies and I'll be back soon."

"Okay, please."

Chen Nian didn't want anyone to know that she was carrying around a baby boy.

So staying in the car is the best option.

When Xia Qiyue returned from grocery shopping, she found Chen Nian and Xue Aotian both asleep with their heads tilted to the side.

The two, one big and one small, sleep in perfect sync.

"She really is his biological son."

Xia Qiyue smiled gently.

She opened the door, put down her things, and started the car with extremely light movements, driving the SUV as if it were on cotton, without disturbing the sleeping 'father and son', and smoothly returned to the 'Young Master Observation Center'.

The science popularization live broadcast took place as scheduled that night.

Xue Aotian was placed next to Chen Nian as a 'guardian beast'.

Even so, the cats in the cat appraisal session still displayed their adorable antics, much to the delight of cat lovers.

As soon as the live stream ended, Chen Nian immediately switched into 'intimate dad' mode.

He moved Xue Aotian's simple straw-woven nest directly into his bedroom and placed it within easy reach of his bed.

The little guy seemed very happy with the arrangement.

Smelling the familiar scent, it curled up in its nest and soon began to snore softly, a sound that made it feel safe and secure.

Today was a whole day of inspections and vehicle rollovers.

It wore itself out.

Hearing the steady breathing, Chen Nian finally relaxed and lay down on the bed.

After closing his eyes, he habitually murmured two times in his heart.

'Xiao Mi? Xiao Mi?'

The only response he received was the faint sound of the wind outside the window.

'Still not awake...' He sighed softly before drifting off to sleep.

Next room.

After Xia Qiyue edited and posted today's video, she picked up her phone and dialed her sister's number.

"Hey, sis~"

"July? How are you doing? Are you getting used to the plateau?" came her sister's concerned voice.

"That's great! Sis, I might have to stay here a while longer, so I'll have to keep asking you for help with Xiao Lan!"

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of Xiao Lan and make sure she's healthy and chubby!"

"Hmm, he can't be too fat either! Otherwise, it will be too difficult for this little lazybones to lose weight."

"I know, I know."

The voice on the other end suddenly sounded a little guilty.

After exchanging a few more words, he hurriedly hung up the phone.

Putting down her phone, Xia Qiyue's sister turned her heavy gaze to the huge blue 'liquid' on the living room carpet.

"Oh no. How did you get so fat without me even noticing?"

The once slender Little Blue has now expanded horizontally, becoming as round as an inflatable plush toy.

Its belly was softly spread out, almost touching the floor.

After hearing its sister's words, it struggled to raise its head and gave her a long, wistful look.

what do you say!
You keep adding more cat food to my bowl as soon as I finish eating!

You're adding food to my plate faster than I'm eating it!

They're afraid I'll starve to death, aren't they!
The older sister blushed as she looked at it, and muttered as she pulled the little blue thing away.

"Hurry up, get up and go exercise, or you'll beat me to death when you come back in July!"

Meow—Aww!

Xiao Lan let out a long, helpless sigh.

What a terrible thing to do, meow!
It's been seventeen days since I last saw my mom. When are you coming back?!
On the other side, Xia Qiyue also fell into a deep sleep after giving her instructions.

The entire 'Young Master Observation Center' fell into complete silence.

The cool moonlight streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

Only Xue Aotian's soft snoring and Chen Nian's even breathing echoed gently in the room.

Everything is quiet.

Until the moon was high in the sky!

A very faint rustling sound suddenly rang out in a corner of the yard near the dilapidated wall.

The sound was like something carefully rubbing the soil and the withered grass at the base of the wall with its claws or body.

(Is it too much to act cute?)
(End of this chapter)