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

Chapter 165 God's Creation!

Gallop——

Three SUVs stopped precisely at the entrance of the rescue station.

Three blond, blue-eyed foreigners stepped out of the first car.

The leader is the legendary figure who frequently appears in top academic journals and wild cat documentaries.

Dr. Stephen Thompson!
A living, world-class authority on wild cats, and the undisputed titan in the field of snow leopard research.

Main target: snow leopards.

Currently, over 50% of the academic papers on snow leopards are from him or his students.

It's no exaggeration to say that he is the person who knows snow leopards best in the world.

Chen Nian clearly remembers that this expert once ventured alone into the depths of the snow-capped mountains for a month, just to film the real living environment of wild snow leopards!

So engrossed was he that he stayed in the snow-capped mountains for two more months.

Completely out of contact during this period!

If it weren't for the occasional response from the life monitoring device he carried close to his body, people would have thought he had died deep in the snow-capped mountains.

Finally, with his amazing willpower and extensive wilderness knowledge, Thompson managed to return from the depths of the snow-capped mountains to a populated area despite running out of supplies. It took him a full six months to recover.

This experience has long been an epic tale passed down by word of mouth in the feline research community.

Meeting him in person now, Chen Nian was deeply moved by the scholarly air he exuded, which was even more striking than in the video.

Thompson was tall and imposing. Although his temples were gray, his eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and his steps were steady and powerful. He exuded a sense of competence and authority honed by long-term fieldwork.

She looked more energetic than Chen Nian did in the video.

As soon as Thompson got out of the car, he immediately spotted Chen Nian at the entrance of the courtyard.

His eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward, gracefully removing his adventure hat in greeting. What came out of his mouth was surprisingly fluent Chinese!

"Oh! You must be His Highness Elvis, Teacher Chen Nian!"

His smile was hearty and sincere.

It instantly broke down the sense of distance that existed when they first met.

Chen Nian was not surprised by Thompson's Chinese proficiency.

Because he knew that Dr. Thompson had spent a long time learning Chinese in order to study the unique feline species, the desert cat, in China!

She even passed the Chinese Advanced Level 9 exam.

Language proficiency is close to that of a native speaker.

Of course, this is also to facilitate participation in exchanges within the domestic professional field and discussions of academic papers.

"Dr. Thompson, hello! Welcome!"

Chen Nian responded with a smile.

Seeing that Chen Nian knew him, Thompson's smile deepened.

Accompanying him were Xu Dafei and Jiang Fengyu.

The two of them were the ones who conducted the tests on Xue Aotian, so it was just right for them to assist Chen Nian in receiving Thompson.

Then, Thompson introduced Chen Nian to his two assistants.

The assistant doesn't speak Chinese.

Fortunately, Chen Nian's English is also quite good.

Routine academic exchanges are a given.

The two sides exchanged friendly introductions.

This surprised everyone around, especially Xia Qiyue, who was astonished to learn that Chen Nian spoke English so well!

Then, Chen Nian led everyone into the courtyard.

The carefully maintained rescue station appears tranquil and vibrant under the clear highland sunshine, with snow-capped mountains in the distance and lush greenery nearby, resembling a paradise on earth.

Dr. Thompson nodded repeatedly in admiration.

"What a wonderful place! It's full of the breath of nature!"

Having spent the last two years in the laboratory and office building, he finds this working environment, which is integrated with nature, particularly refreshing.

This scene also stirred up memories of his youth.

When he first set foot on this land, he could run freely on the plateau, chasing the footprints of the desert cat!

He suddenly sighed for no apparent reason: "I wish to buy osmanthus blossoms and share wine with you."

Chen Nian blinked, and subconsciously replied, "It's nothing like the carefree days of youth?"

The two were stunned for a moment, then looked at each other and burst into laughter!

A tacit understanding and affinity that transcended age and national boundaries, based on shared cultural background, quickly grew and spread amidst laughter. After the pleasantries, they got down to business.

Knowing that Thompson had come for Xue Aotian, Chen Nian took the initiative to pick up the young master, who was happily nibbling on his own tail in the grass nest in the backyard.

The little guy has grown quite a bit and no longer needs his dad to carry him in his pocket all the time.

To avoid frightening the little guy, Dr. Thompson had the others wait outside and went to Xue Aotian's side alone.

Hey!
Upon suddenly smelling an unfamiliar scent, Xue Aotian immediately bristled!
Like a fluffy white hedgehog, its sapphire-like eyes stared warily at Thompson.

Signal that the other party should stay away, or it might get aggressive!

Thompson was amazed by the spirit and energy in the man's eyes.

He had never seen such a spirited snow leopard cub!
Although Xue Aotian was small in stature, he already displayed the domineering demeanor of the master of the snow mountain!
"What a magnificent Xue Aotian!"

"Chen, the name you gave it is so fitting!"

Dr. Thompson clearly knew the meaning of the words 'Aotian'.

"Looks like you've read quite a few online novels."

Chen Nian chuckled and teased, while skillfully soothing the little one in her arms.

After seeing Xue Aotian quickly calm down, Thompson's gaze shifted to Chen Nian.

He hadn't forgotten his main objective.

But no rush, let's study Xue Aotian first.

After calming down, Xue Aotian was very quiet, struggling to support his limbs as he began to wriggle around.

Dr. Thompson observed from a distance of one meter, appearing very discreet.

After glancing at it twice, he suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Chen, how long has Xue Aotian been alive since he was born?"

"Twenty days."

Chen Nian gave the exact number without hesitation.

“That’s not right.” Dr. Thompson frowned slightly. “This data doesn’t match up. It looks like it’s been more than twenty days!”

As someone who has studied snow leopards for half their life.

Thompson knows everything about snow leopard cubs!

He knows exactly what kind of data is needed at each stage!
It's impossible for a baby to grow this big in just twenty days!

“But it is indeed only twenty days old.” Chen Nian produced a video of Xue Aotian just after his birth as evidence.

Thompson then believed that the time was correct.

But his doubts only deepened.

There's no reason for it.

After thinking it over, Thompson decided to do it himself.

He looked at Chen Nian, shook his hand, and asked, "Chen, may I take a closer look?"

"No problem, just don't run away with Xue Aotian."

"Haha, of course not."

As he spoke, Thompson rolled up his sleeves.

It also revealed a ten-centimeter-long scar on his right forearm.

Chen Nian immediately recognized the source of the scar.

These are marks that can only be left after being scratched by a large feline!
He paused for a moment, then said, "Doctor, this scar..."

“Oh.” Thompson calmly explained as he put on his gloves, “This is a parting gift from a ‘King of the Snow Mountains’ to me from a trip to the mountains more than a decade ago. It’s a way of letting me remember its power and beauty forever!”

He looked at Xue Aotian, a smile playing on his lips, and praised him:
"Aren't they truly among God's most perfect creations?"

Thompson's tone was nonchalant.

But Chen Nian could sense the heart-stopping experience and the brush with death hidden beneath those calm words.

This scholar truly dedicated his life to the study of wild cats!

After receiving permission, Dr. Thompson took Xue Aotian from Chen Nian's hands with great professionalism and gentleness.

As he cradled the snow leopard cub in his palm, he subconsciously weighed it in his hand.

"what?"

"This weight and muscle density... are they normal?!"

His eyes suddenly flashed with an astonishing light!
It's like discovering a priceless treasure!
(The sunshine is so nice today, meow~)

(End of this chapter)