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

Chapter 157 The Leopard Cat Blocking the Door

According to Chen Nian's understanding of the habits of wild felines.

After Dian Dian accepted the initial feeding, the next step should be:

After several days of careful reconnaissance and observation from a distance, only after confirming that this new two-legged creature is indeed harmless and provides 'tribute' regularly, will they attempt to further shorten the safe distance.

But he clearly underestimated how far this leopard cat named 'Spot' was on the road to 'social awesomeness'!

At noon.

Xia Qiyue was entrusted to drive and take the cat lovers in the live broadcast room who were eager to see the scenery of the plateau out for a drive.

The journey was a bit bumpy, and Chen Nian was worried that Xue Aotian's small frame couldn't handle it, so she chose to stay behind.

He put the little guy, who had just finished eating, into his pocket.

I strolled out of the courtyard and walked along the shimmering stream in front of the gate to digest my food.

To be honest, the location of the shelter was really well chosen!
Backed by verdant mountains, a clear stream meanders in front of the house, its surface shimmering with golden light under the sun, where one can occasionally catch a glimpse of a plump highland naked carp flashing by.

Nearby lies a vast, lush green meadow, stretching into the distance like a soft carpet.

Looking up, the white clouds seem within reach against the azure sky, and further away, the snow-capped peaks are draped with wispy cloud ribbons. The pure and magnificent scenery is enough to cleanse the soul.

Chen Nian looked down at the shadows of fish shimmering in the stream, which made him feel a sudden urge to grab them.

The fishing ban has now ended.

So he immediately placed an order for a set of fishing gear.

He planned to show Xue Aotian his amazing fishing rod technique!
After wandering around for a while, until Xue Aotian in her pocket started making impatient whimpering sounds, indicating that she was hungry, Chen Nian turned around and walked back.

As a result, he stopped walking when he was still dozens of meters away from the courtyard.

All that could be seen was the open space in front of the courtyard gate.

A graceful and noble figure was sitting there!

The afternoon sun poured down on it without reservation, making its golden fur, covered with gorgeous rose spots, look like fine silk, gleaming with a warm luster.

A pair of round, erect ears twitched alertly, while the tip of its tail leisurely touched the ground.

That posture didn't resemble that of a wary wild leopard cat.

It's more like a cat squatting at its own door, waiting for the nanny to open the door and feed it.

Chen Nian immediately stopped and blinked.

I almost thought I was hallucinating.

"It must be Dot!"

"Good heavens, they've already started blocking the door?!"

Just then, Dian Dian also saw Chen Nian strolling back, and the purple fur ball peeking out from his chest pocket, curiously examining it as well.

Surprisingly, Dian Dian did not run away immediately.

Instead, it let out a short, sharp cry in Chen Nian's direction:

Click!
The sound is similar to a bird's song, clear and unique, and is one of the most typical calls of a leopard cat.

But there was no hint of warning in that tone; instead, it sounded more like an urging of Chen Nian:
Hurry up!
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Chen Nian was both amused and exasperated. She continued walking forward, shaking her head and sighing, "I knew you were tough, but I didn't expect you to be this tough. Aren't you afraid at all?"

In fact, as Chen Nian gradually approached, Dian Dian's heart was not without turmoil.

Once visual confirmation confirmed that it was indeed a two-legged creature, and not some oversized version of its kind in human skin, the instinct to flee almost took over.

But the aura emanating from Chen Nian that inexplicably reassured it and made it want to get closer, coupled with the powerful temptation of the 'dreamy cat food' it still savored last night, forced it to straighten its slightly twisted body back to normal.

Bet!

For delicious food!

It forced itself to remain calm and squatted in place.

His ears twitched faster, and his body muscles tensed slightly, ready to transform into a 'golden flash' at any moment.

Chen Nian approached to within about five meters.

These little movements were also clearly visible.

With a slight thought, he didn't move any closer, but instead very naturally and slowly took out a handful of kitten food from his pocket.

Then, crouching down at a safe distance, he gently flicked his wrist and scattered the cat food evenly on the open ground in front of Dian Dian.

Wow!

Despite Chen Nian's attempts to be as gentle as possible, the sudden noise still made Dian Dian cry out and dart back a meter or two in fright, assuming a defensive stance.

However, the next second, that familiar, domineering scent, etched into its DNA, had already seeped into its nasal cavity.

Whoosh-!
Dian Dian's body was instantly 'hard-controlled' in place.

It maintained an extremely awkward posture: its body leaned back, its forelimbs slightly bent, as if it were about to run away at any moment, but its head was held high, its pink nose twitched wildly, and its whiskers trembled violently from the intense sniffing.

Reason and desire were locked in a fierce tug-of-war in its little head!
Ultimately, appetite prevailed by an overwhelming margin.

Dian Dian turned around immediately.

Without any hesitation, it rolled up a piece of cat food and stuffed it into its mouth.

Her eyes would occasionally dart towards Chen Nian, and only after confirming that the two-legged creature was still squatting in the same spot with a gentle, harmless smile on its face did she finally feel completely at ease.

What a kind person, meow!
It lowered its head, and with a deft flick of its tongue, it snatched the largest kibble into its mouth, making a crisp chewing sound.

Chen Nian just squatted there happily watching.

Dots look like a little sweeper.

In no time at all, it cleaned up the cat food on the ground, even licking its lips with a hint of satisfaction, before earnestly raising its paws to wash its face. Chen Nian, however, made no further move.
Hum!
Xue Aotian urged.

It doesn't care about anything else; it only knows that it's hungry and wants to eat!

Chen Nian then got up and walked into the courtyard, speaking very naturally to Dian Dian, who was still wiping her face:
"Alright, Diandian, you can go now."

"I need to go feed this little guy."

After saying that, he actually walked past Dian Dian without even glancing at her.

The two were less than two meters apart at their closest point!
This distance is usually a dangerous critical point for wild cats and humans, where they either have to attack or flee.

But at this moment, neither the person nor the cat had this awareness.

One left with a clear conscience.

One is focused on washing.

It was as if they were just ordinary neighbors passing by, so familiar that it didn't feel like they were meeting for the first time!

Dian Dian didn't stop washing her face until Chen Nian's figure was almost inside the courtyard gate.

It tilted its little head, staring at Chen Nian's back, its amber eyes flashing with intense hesitation and curiosity.

It naturally noticed Xue Aotian as well.

Just as expected, he's a poor little brat abandoned by his parents!

Generally speaking, even the strongest wild cats will abandon their naturally weak cubs due to survival pressures.

In Dian Dian's opinion, Xue Aotian belongs to the category of 'naturally weak'.

Otherwise, why would its mother abandon it?
Suddenly, a strong sense of responsibility welled up in my heart!
It's so good at nursing babies!

Let it come!
It swayed its slender yet powerful waist, took light and slightly sneaky little steps, and followed along, slipping into the courtyard as well.

Upon entering the courtyard, it seemed even more at ease than Chen Nian.

He hopped effortlessly onto an unused wooden table, as if returning to his own home.

Chen Nian listened to the commotion behind her, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

But he still didn't turn around, and went straight to the cabinet where the formula and bottles were placed. He prepared the formula, shook it, and tested the temperature with smooth and effortless movements.

After soaking it, I carefully took Xue Aotian out of the pocket, placed it on a soft cushion, and put the nipple into its eagerly searching little mouth.

Dian Dian squatted on the table next to her, watching the whole thing with curiosity.

The probing gaze remained fixed on Xue Aotian.

It wanted to see just how weak this poor little thing that needed to be rescued really was.

However, after just one glance, Dian Dian's big, round eyes widened instantly, as if she had seen something incredible!
Oh my god!

Eight years old?!

What happened to the claim that he was born weak, malnourished, and needed a spiritual mentor?!

This snow leopard cub has a sturdy frame and a large size; it doesn't look weak at all!
At this rate of growth, it'll probably be half its size in a few days!

Look!
It's even baring its teeth at itself! The little thing is quite possessive of its food!
Dian Dian looked at Xue Aotian in shock, then looked up at Chen Nian.

It seems to be saying:
Does this little thing really need your help?!
Chen Nian suppressed a laugh, prepared another batch of milk powder in a dish, and then casually placed it in front of Dian Dian.

Dian Dian sniffed it, not knowing the meaning of politeness, and immediately started showing off.

hmm~
Since we're already here, let's eat first!
This milk may not be as good as cat food, but it's still a rare treat for me!

Smack smack—

Slurp slurp—

Suddenly, the quiet shelter was filled with a symphony of feeding music, like a duet.

Taking advantage of Dian Dian's complete immersion in the food and its lowest level of alertness, Chen Nian finally had the opportunity to carefully observe this magical leopard cat.

Its sleek and graceful wild body, perfectly standard leopard cat markings, and lively eyes filled with a unique 'wisdom'.

This is indeed a purebred wild leopard cat, without any domestic cat genes mixed in.

But how exactly did this bully's personality develop?

His gaze slowly moved down, finally settling on Dian Dian's right hind leg.

There was a small area where the hair was noticeably shorter and sparser than the surrounding hair, and the color was also slightly lighter.

This is a typical phenomenon caused by prolonged licking of the same area after a wound has healed, due to discomfort or habit.

Chen Nian's heart sank slightly.

As expected, Xu Dafei's concerns were justified.

Dian Dian's leg injury was indeed not fully healed before it was removed from the brace, resulting in minor aftereffects.

The information shows that this old injury does not usually affect his activities, but it will ache slightly in cold and damp weather, making the little guy uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the problem wasn't too serious.

It is recommended to frequently supplement with gentle massage and hot compresses to promote local blood circulation, which may greatly relieve or even eliminate the pain on rainy days.

Chen Nian was delighted when she saw the treatment plan.

What a coincidence!

It's a perfect match for my major!
So he threw a few more kibble into the milk bowl, and while Dian Dian was eating the food and soup together, he quietly reached out his claws to Dian Dian's back.

Dots:
(A cat dancer under the setting sun~)

(End of this chapter)