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

Chapter 161 Another rare feline?!

The rain finally started to fall.

The rain on the plateau has none of the lingering tenderness of Jiangnan; it only has a bone-chilling coldness.

The gray rain clouds, like a giant tent, gently yet fiercely enveloped the area within dozens of miles of Xinlong County, and the air was filled with the unique, cool scent of damp earth and vegetation.

At the entrance of the Young Master Observation Center, Chen Nian held up a black umbrella.

The pattering raindrops on the umbrella created a monotonous yet tranquil melody.

He gazed at the distant hillside, blurred by the rain, along the route where Dot appeared punctually every day.

The barrage scrolls in the live broadcast room.

"It's raining so hard! Dian Dian is definitely going to have to skip work today."

"Master, go back inside. It's cold and rainy on the plateau. Don't catch a cold."

"Exactly! Even capitalists would cry if they saw DianDian's attendance record! Master! Let DianDian have a day off today!"

Chen Nian also felt that Dian Dian probably wouldn't come today.

He smiled, turned around, and prepared to close the door.

Just as the gate was about to close, he caught a glimpse of the bushes on the hillside shaking violently in an irregular and unusually stubborn manner out of the corner of his eye.

"Ok?"

Chen Nian's movements stopped instantly.

His gaze was fixed on the swaying green shadow.

really!

The next second, a wet, fluffy head covered in tiny water droplets stubbornly emerged from the bushes.

The golden fur, soaked by the rain, deepened in color and clung tightly to its body, making its head appear exceptionally round.
"Huh? They came even in such heavy rain?!"

The barrage in the live broadcast room exploded instantly.

"Holy crap! They're really here?!"

"What level of dedication is this?!"

"Dian Dian: The hem of your clothes is slightly damp!"

"Damn it, what if my boss sees this?"

Because of the rain, only blurry figures could be seen in the live stream, but who else could be here at this hour besides DianDian?

Chen Nian was also somewhat surprised.

Dian Dian's dedication is amazing!
"Come on, come on!"

He quickly waved to the small figure.

Dian Dian darted down the hillside, cleverly staying close to the edge of the grass, making the most of the limited cover to avoid the heavy rain.

Then he nimbly rushed to the eaves.

Chen Nian immediately squatted down and tilted the umbrella completely towards it.

The little guy first skillfully flicked the mud off his hind legs, then deliberately took two steps to the side before suddenly shaking his whole body.

wow——

Countless fine water droplets were flung into a perfect circle, without splashing a single drop onto Chen Nian.

Chen Nian was amused by its thoughtful little gesture.

I took out the soft towel I had prepared beforehand and carefully wiped my face and back with it.

"You actually came? It's raining so hard, you should have stayed home."

Diandian tilted her little head up and squinted her eyes to enjoy Chen Nian's service.

After wiping it quickly, Chen Nian stood up and tried to lure it inside.

"Come on, let's go inside and give you a good clean, and then I'll get you something to eat."

It didn't move at all.

Instead, it walked to a dry porch floor, squatted down properly, and gracefully curled the tip of its tail around its feet, while its gaze was once again fixed on the hillside in the rain, as if it were silently waiting for something.

"Hmm? You don't want to go in?"

Chen Nian squatted down again, puzzled, just as she was about to say something.

Buzz--buzz!
The familiar vibration on my wrist came without warning!
Clear and rapid!

Chen Nian's eyes widened suddenly.

Another rare feline has appeared nearby?!
No reason!

Didn't Lao Xu and the others say that the only known wild cat in this area is Spot?

His gaze suddenly turned back to Dian Dian.

Seeing that Dian Dian was staring at a certain direction on the hillside, I couldn't help but look in the same direction.

The rain curtain was thick.

But in that blurry green, Chen Nian could vaguely see that where the little thing had just peeked out, another furry head was timidly peeking out!

Slightly larger than a dot.

The most striking feature is the pair of pointed ears standing upright on its head!

"hiss--"

Chen Nian couldn't help but gasp.

The live stream chat instantly caught sight of this blurry figure.

"!!! There's another one?!"

"Is he/she a friend of Dian Dian?"

"I can't see! The rain is too heavy!"

"The ears are pointed! It's not a leopard cat! Master, quickly take a look at what it is!"

Chen Nian's heart started beating even faster.

Without hesitation, he focused his mind, locked onto the small head on the hillside, and activated Best's Eye. [Species: Desert Cat (Purebred)]

Weight: 3.3 kg
Physical condition: extremely poor, severely hungry and dehydrated, with external injury to the forelimbs and signs of infection, requiring urgent medical attention!

Difficulty of raising: None
Feeding advice: Not recommended.

It turned out to be a wild, purebred desert cat!

A Class I protected feline species in China!
The red words "extremely poor" and "urgently needs treatment" on the screen made Chen Nian's face darken instantly, and her heart tightened.

injured!
If someone is injured and runs around recklessly in this weather, the situation could become quite dire!
Chen Nian subconsciously took a step forward.

I want to see it more clearly.

And then, in a flash!
The little head on the hillside was startled and quickly shrank back into the bushes before disappearing from sight.

Only the violently shaking branches and leaves revealed its extreme vigilance.

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Chen Nian froze on the spot, not daring to move.

The rain washed away the 'scent' that would reassure felines about him.

Even the allure of cat food is greatly diminished by the torrential rain!
This desert cat's reaction is the most authentic representation of wild felines when facing humans—vulnerable, wary, and easily startled.

Normally, Chen Nian might feel gratified.

Finally, we encountered a normal wild cat.

But now he was filled with anxiety!
The desert cat was injured, hungry, and weak. If it got caught in a cold rain, its wound could become seriously infected!
The consequences could be disastrous!

"What should we do? If we force our way through, we'll definitely scare it away, and it might get hurt again in its panic."

Chen Nian stood there, her brows furrowed.

The rain seemed to pour down on him even through the umbrella.

At the same time, he was very puzzled.

Why are you running around in the rain? Just stay home.

It is important to know that plateau animals are very sensitive to weather changes and can usually find shelter from the rain before it arrives.

But this desert cat was injured and still came here.

This is a bit strange!

However, the most urgent task is to find it as soon as possible and take it back for treatment.

But how do we find it?

Awooo————

Just when Chen Nian was at her wit's end, Dian Dian made her move—or rather, spoke up!

Suddenly, Dian Dian, who was squatting to the side, raised its head and let out a series of sharp and penetrating howls.

The sound was unlike any of its usual calls.

With an undeniable urging and soothing force, it strangely pierced through the sound of the pouring rain and precisely penetrated deep into the bushes.

The miracle happened!
The next second, the bushes started swaying again.

Immediately afterwards, the extremely wary desert cat actually poked its head out again.

Hesitantly and limpingly, it moved very slowly, step by step, along the route Dian Dian had just taken, toward the door.

Chen Nian was both surprised and delighted.

What the hell!

Dot, you actually have this kind of ability?!

At this moment, Chen Nian understood the origin of this desert cat.

It must have been because Dian Dian saw that it was injured and brought it here on its own initiative, wanting me to treat it!

What a clever little guy!

Despite her inner joy, Chen Nian remained calm and did not make any rash moves.

I was afraid of scaring the little guy again.

The desert cat struggled to walk each step. Its injured forelimbs prevented it from bearing weight, forcing it to hop forward. Weakness and hunger caused its body to sway slightly.

It watched Chen Nian warily, yet seemed unable to resist Dian Dian's continuous, urging calls.

Just as it slowly walked to a point about two meters away from Chen Nian, it stopped.

It seems they are using their last bit of strength to assess the risks at hand.

Upon seeing this, Chen Nian immediately activated Best's Body.

His gaze immediately softened.

After smelling that comforting scent, the desert cat finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Its body began to sway uncontrollably from side to side, then its limbs went limp, and it collapsed silently to the side like a leaf blown away by the wind.

He's fainted!

"not good!"

Chen Nian no longer cared about holding an umbrella. She rushed into the rain and ran to the desert cat's side, then quickly checked it over.

"Thank goodness, I just fainted from hunger."

"The wound hasn't worsened!"

He carefully picked up the little one with a towel and quickened his pace to walk into the house.

"July! July! Come quick, help!"

Behind him, Dian Dian slowly stood up.

It carefully licked its paws, which were slightly damp from the rain, and then followed Chen Nian with a leisurely pace.

It gently wagged its tail.

Hidden merit and fame!
(One person at a time! No more than one person allowed!)

(End of this chapter)