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

Chapter 159 Top-Notch Nanny
Dian Dian did not disappoint Chen Nian's expectations.

For the next two days, it appeared outside the 'Young Master Observation Center' with perfect punctuality, like a wound-up alarm clock.

Sometimes it's in the morning when the dew hasn't dried yet.

Sometimes it's on a sunny afternoon.

The regularity of that routine is comparable to that of the most dedicated oxen and horses clocking in!
Instead of using the hole in the wall, it acts like a polite little guest, patiently squatting in front of the door, occasionally scratching at the door with its paws, making a soft 'click' sound, and then waiting for Chen Nian to open the door for it.

He opened the door and walked in on his own.

It headed straight for its favorite table inside the room, with a clear objective.

After jumping up, he turned around, squatted down, stared at Chen Nian with wide eyes, and then glanced at the bulging pockets on his chest.

They already looked ready to go to work.

With a little help, Chen Nian did have a lot more free time.

It's really good at nursing babies!

Even a snow leopard cub like Xue Aotian, with its top-tier bloodline and seemingly inexhaustible energy, could be handled with ease.

Sometimes she would flutter and tease, sometimes she would pretend to fall to lure him, and sometimes she would patiently lick and groom the little guy. In the end, she would always catch the moment when Xue Aotian's battery was exhausted, and then pull him into her warm and soft embrace, successfully 'hypnotizing' him with a low purr.

Chen Nian strongly suspects that it once served as a nanny in the wild cat world!

Otherwise, how could he be so skilled!

By the way, Dot is a male kitten.

After coaxing Xue Aotian to sleep, Chen Nian would pay Dian Dian her 'wage' for the day.

This refers to a professional medical massage technique that lasts up to 30 minutes.

And two meals of cat food that they ate and took away.

Dian Dian was very satisfied with this.

This work wasn't in vain!

After spending two days together, Chen Nian and Dian Dian became completely familiar with each other.

In front of Chen Nian, Diandian completely let down its guard as a wild leopard cat. Its docile and relaxed demeanor was almost no different from that of a domestic cat, except that it didn't whine and act coquettishly like a domestic cat.

Xia Qiyue also benefited from the situation.

"Come on, come on, have a bite, there's something delicious~"

She asked Chen Nian for some kitten food, and after successfully luring Diandian over, she secretly took a handful like a thief.

Wow! The feel is absolutely amazing!

Every time she succeeded, she would whisper excitedly to Chen Nian, "It's just like the finest silk! So smooth, soft, and warm!"

This can be considered as fulfilling one of Xia Qiyue's dreams.

Of course, the trial phase is limited to mealtimes.

When there's nothing good to eat, Dian Dian will still just stick close to Chen Nian.

Xia Qiyue and the viewers on the live stream were incredibly envious.

"Coach Chen! I want to learn this move! Please teach me!"

Chen Nian: "Want to learn? I won't teach you~ Hehehe!"

On the third day, Xu Dafei and Jiang Fengyu, having finally finished dealing with other matters, drove back to the rescue station to prepare for a more in-depth medical examination for Xue Aotian, as planned.

However, when the two stepped into the courtyard...

They saw Chen Nian and Xia Qiyue wearing sunglasses, each lying on a wicker chair, basking in the sun comfortably in the courtyard.

Xia Qiyue specially purchased this one.

So that he could sit next to Chen Nian.

Besides the two of them, the two little ones were lying on Chen Nian's body, also sleeping soundly on their backs.

At first, Xu Dafei and Jiang Fengyu didn't recognize the other little guy.

I just found the scene heartwarming and a little funny.

They exchanged a somewhat envious glance, then stepped forward and knocked on the open courtyard gate to signal their presence.
"Teacher Chen, let's give the Aotian style..."

Xu Dafei had only spoken half a sentence when his gaze inadvertently swept over the small, ornately patterned figure on Chen Nian's leg, and his eyes widened in shock.

"Dots?!"

That unique pattern, like a blooming rose!
He absolutely, positively wouldn't admit he was wrong!
Ok?
Dian Dian, still half asleep, heard the familiar voice she hadn't heard in a long time and looked up with a dazed expression.

Upon seeing Xu Dafei, it lazily wagged its tail.

Hey! Isn't that so-and-so?
Click!

Dian Dian called out and greeted Xu Dafei.

Xu Dafei excitedly strode closer, but stopped habitually about two meters away from Chen Nian.

This was the 'safe distance' that Dian Dian had drawn for him in the past.

He pointed at the dots, his tone filled with disbelief:
"Teacher Chen, what's going on?"

"How come Dian Dian is so familiar with you?" You know, he took care of Dian Dian for more than two months, but apart from necessary treatment, Dian Dian never let him get within two meters!
The term "sheniu" refers to other animals.

It has always maintained the clear sense of boundaries that wild cats should have with humans.

Xu Dafei once thought so too.

But Chen Nian's existence completely shattered his understanding.

It's been less than a week since Teacher Chen moved in, right?

Why is Dian Dian already so familiar with Teacher Chen, and even able to sleep on him?!

This is no longer just ordinary familiarity!

This is an incredible act of trust that transcends species!
Jiang Fengyu, who was following behind, had the same expression as Xia Qiyue a few days ago, his mouth agape as if he could fit an egg in it.

The CPU is almost overheating!
It is also completely incomprehensible how a wild leopard cat could establish such a close relationship with humans.

Even if they already knew that Dian Dian was a 'social cow', this was still far beyond their comprehension!
Chen Nian sat up with a smile, being careful not to disturb the two little ones on her.

"Very simple"

"Ok?"

He was about to make a joke when he received a death stare from Xia Qiyue, and immediately changed his tune.

"Cough cough. It's probably because I helped treat its old wounds."

He simply and clearly recounted how he discovered Dian Dian's leg discomfort and how he tried to gain her trust through massage.

Then, he put away his joking expression and looked at Xu Dafei seriously.

"Old Xu, your previous concerns were correct. Dian Dian's right hind leg has indeed left some sequelae. Although it doesn't affect her daily activities, she feels uncomfortable on rainy days. If it's not too much trouble, we might have to add another little one to today's checkup."

"Yeah! No problem!"

Xu Dafei quickly recovered from his initial shock and regained his composure and professionalism.

It would be a lie to say I don't envy Chen Nian's incredible "cat-loving" nature, but that envy is only a fleeting emotion.

As a senior member of the Cat Alliance, he was more happy for Dian Dian, happy to have met someone like Chen Nian who understood them and could help them.

This is a bit of luck.

This also provides them with new ideas and possibilities for rescuing other animals in the future!
Jiang Fengyu also came over at this time, looking at the well-behaved Diandian sitting on Chen Nian's lap with a smile.

"Haha, it looks like we can finally say goodbye to the anesthesia needle when we do Dian Dian's physical exam today!"

"Teacher Chen, you have no idea how difficult it was to give this little rascal a checkup before. He was so uncooperative, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to get the splint off so quickly. I'm counting on you for the rest of the time, Teacher Chen!"

"No problem! I've got your back!"

Chen Nian smiled and agreed.

He gently stroked Dot's head and said, "Actually, it's quite well-behaved, isn't it, Dot?"

Ying Ying Ying!
Perhaps sensing that her dad's attention was being diverted, Xue Aotian, who had been ignored, began to wriggle unhappily, making pitiful whimpering noises, and her little paws were tugging at Chen Nian's clothes.

Chen Nian quickly lowered her head to soothe the little jealous girl: "Yes, yes, you be good too, you're the best, okay?"

Interestingly, the little dot next to him seemed to understand as well.

He even imitated Chen Nian, bringing his fluffy head closer and gently rubbing it against Xue Aotian's little head, as if to say:

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around, be good."

Seeing this familiar scene, Xu Dafei and Jiang Fengyu exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.

"Alright, I'm back to my old job of making dots."

"Haha, yes! It hasn't changed at all!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Qiyue asked curiously, "What do you mean? Did Diandian often help take care of the children before?"

"It's not just often."

Xu Dafei smiled more than usual today: "It's practically our local 'unofficial childcare worker.' It just doesn't take care of its own children; it prefers to take care of other people's children."

"And it's not just feline cubs!" Jiang Fengyu added.

"Even the few snow pigeon chicks we temporarily sheltered at our rescue station, it tried to help preen their feathers and 'take care' of them, which scared their mothers half to death!"

"Huh? Really?!"

Not only was Xia Qiyue surprised, but even Chen Nian couldn't help but look up.

What kind of strange quirk is this?
Seeing that the two were so interested in Dian Dian's past, Xu Dafei simply put down his equipment and told them about the 'heroic deeds' Dian Dian had done during her time at the rescue station.

From how to 'harass' other patients, to how to try to 'escape' to care for the birds next door, to sneaking back to 'stay overnight' the night after being released.
These stories also allowed Chen Nian to gain a deeper understanding of this maverick leopard cat amidst laughter.

It truly is a unique and extraordinary species in the entire wild leopard cat family!

however.

Chen Nian was unaware that the shock and 'surprise' that the magical leopard cat, Dian Dian, was about to bring him was only the beginning of the story.

(Top-tier lung capacity!)

(End of this chapter)