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

Chapter 166 The Miraculous Eastern Massage Technique
Inside the rescue station.

Just a moment ago, Dr. Thompson maintained the demeanor of a scholar, but after personally confirming Xue Aotian's data, he instantly transformed into the most fervent scientific researcher!
His attitude towards Xue Aotian has undergone a complete change!

The most obvious change is that Thompson used to carry Xue Aotian with one hand, but now he's holding him with both hands!

Like a believer holding a Bible. (crossed out)

What's most amazing is that, despite his overflowing excitement, his hands remained as steady as a rock, and his facial expression was perfectly controlled.

The little cricket larva that was restless in his palm was not disturbed at all.

Chen Nian, who was standing to the side, could most directly feel this instantaneous shift in temperament.

He was originally a refined and cultured scholar, but in the blink of an eye, he entered a state of intense focus on his research.

Even Chen Nian had to admire him.

Now!
That's what you call professional! (Picture attached!)
At this moment, Thompson's entire mind was occupied by Xue Aotian in his palm.

He weighed the amount again carefully.

"It definitely weighs more than three pounds!"

His tone was absolutely certain.

Next, his fingers gently yet precisely kneaded Xue Aotian's limbs and torso, focusing on checking the joints and bone connections. Finally, he carefully lifted the little guy's chin and examined his clear, bright blue eyes.

The whole set of movements was fast but not chaotic.

Xue Aotian: ?

Its little face remained blank the entire time, completely unaware of what had happened.

After the examination, Dr. Thompson did not calm down; instead, the fire of excitement in his eyes burned even more intensely!

"Perfect bone density! Joint strength far exceeds that of its peers!"

"Muscle mass and fat ratio are at the optimal balance!"

"Judging from its eyes, oral mucosa, and breathing, this extraordinary growth has not brought any metabolic burden or potential health risks!"

"In other words, this snow leopard cub was born this strong!"

"A miracle! It really is a miracle!"

"This has broken all existing records!"

"No, we need more detailed data, Jack! Jack!"

After calling out twice, Thompson suddenly realized that he was not in the personal research institute.

He turned his head and met Chen Nian's somewhat helpless gaze.

"Ahem," Dr. Thompson said with some reluctance, gently placing Xue Aotian back on the cushion. He gave Chen Nian an apologetic smile and said, "I'm so sorry, Chen, I lost my composure. Please forgive my excitement."

Chen Nian quickly waved her hand to show her understanding.

But then he pointed to Thompson's hand and gave an awkward but polite smile: "I'm sure Aotian has felt your enthusiasm."

"Why don't you go wash your hands first?"

"Ok?"

Thompson then felt a warm, moist sensation in his palm.

Looking down, he saw a freshly baked, steaming hot lump of food lying quietly in his palm.

It was none other than Xue Aotian's masterpiece!

Clearly, faced with the doctor's back and forth, Xue Aotian still made a 'powerful' counterattack.

Chen Nian didn't even receive this kind of treatment.

Dr. Thompson is indeed a man of great experience.

"Oh, it's nothing."

His tone was flat, as if his hands were only slightly wet.

Then, faced with Xue Aotian's 'gift', Thompson calmly took out a sterile sealed bag from his pocket with his other hand, and then carefully, even meticulously, scraped the 'sample' into it with his gloved fingers and sealed it.

After finishing, he took off his gloves and asked Chen Nian.

"Chen, would you mind if I took this back with me? It can help us better understand its digestion and health."

"I don't mind at all," Chen Nian said, gesturing for the doctor to proceed.

This was exactly what Cat Alliance had anticipated. Using this data, which would be made public sooner or later, to exchange for Chen Nian's friendship with top international scholars was a very worthwhile investment.

Take it!
Chen Nian herself didn't think that much about it.

Seeing how happily the professor was scooping poop, he pointed to the litter box next to him.

Is that enough? There's still some left.

"Oh? That's great!"

Upon hearing this, Dr. Thompson's face lit up with the joy of discovering a new mineral vein, and he happily ran off to continue his 'treasure hunt'.

Just then, a young man's head peeked in through the doorway.

It was Thompson's assistant, Jack.

"Doctor, did you just call me?"

Thompson waved his hand without looking up: "It's nothing, you can go now."

"Oh well."

Jack obediently shrank back.

Two seconds later, his head suddenly popped in again, his eyes blinking rapidly.

Did he read that correctly?
His highly respected, rigorous, and solemn mentor was squatting in front of the litter box scooping cat poop?!
And why are you so happy shoveling it?!
Jack looked at Chen Nian, who shrugged and shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either.

Watching his movements, Jack thought he was seeing Tom from "Tom and Jerry"—they were exactly the same. Jack pulled his head back in and muttered to himself:

It's normal not to understand the teacher's behavior!

If I could understand that, wouldn't I become a PhD too?
After carefully and contentedly putting the 'precious sample' away, Dr. Thompson washed his hands, his expression becoming extremely serious and focused again. He looked at Chen Nian.

"Chen, in order to obtain more accurate data, could you allow me to borrow the equipment here to conduct a more detailed physical examination for Xue Aotian?"

He has already looked at the equipment here.

Although it can't compare to his lab, it's sufficient for basic testing.

Of course, this is contingent on Chen Nian's help.

Without Chen Nian, he couldn't have handled that strong little guy by himself.

"No need, Doctor." Chen Nian smiled.

"My colleagues at Cat Alliance just had a full physical examination done for Aotian a couple of days ago. All the data you need is backed up on the computer, and you can view it now."

"Really? That's great!" Thompson's eyes lit up.

"Then please! I want to see the most detailed data!"

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll take this little guy back."

As Chen Nian spoke, she casually scooped up Xue Aotian, who was still whimpering, and skillfully stuffed him into her breast pocket before heading towards the bedroom.

Thompson's lips twitched at the sight of the casual movement.

Good guy!
In all his years in the profession, this was the first time he had ever seen anyone take care of a snow leopard cub like this!

Are you really not afraid of hurting the little one?

Sure enough, when there's no real danger, Dad is the biggest danger!

After putting the little guy back in the grass nest, Chen Nian closed the door and came out.

Click——

Just then, a slight noise came from the direction of the isolation area in the backyard.

Thompson looked over curiously.

"Huh? Chen, do you take in other felines here?"

"Hmm." Chen Nian answered casually while operating the computer, "It was a kitten that came to me after it was injured, so I just rescued it."

"They came to us on their own?"

Dr. Thompson assumed it was a stray house cat and didn't ask any further questions.

Soon, Chen Nian retrieved Xue Aotian's complete medical examination report.

Dr. Thompson immediately moved closer to the screen, his eyes scanning every piece of data with eager anticipation.

"Weight. Just as I expected!"

Bone density, oh my god!

"Muscle-to-fat ratio. Hiss—!"

As the page was scrolled down, one after another, incredibly shocking data points were presented. Dr. Thompson's shock grew stronger and stronger, until it almost turned into tangible disbelief!

"wrong!"

"No, no, no!" Thompson shook his head repeatedly.

"Even with tremendous natural advantages, it would be impossible to maintain such a high weight while possessing such perfect muscle structure and bone strength through natural growth alone! This violates the law of conservation of energy and the laws of growth!"

He suddenly looked up, his gaze shooting towards Chen Nian like lightning.

His tone became incredibly sharp and urgent.

"Chen! Besides the usual formula feeding, you must have done something else to it! Right? Please tell me!"

"Uh..." Chen Nian was taken aback by the question.

He thought about it carefully and said uncertainly, "Does giving it a massage every day count?"

"massage?!"

Dr. Thompson was taken aback for a moment.

Then, as if a bolt of lightning had cleaved through the fog, he was instantly ignited, so excited he almost jumped up!

"Oh! Yes! Yes! That must be it!"

"What other reason could there be besides the amazing Eastern massage technique!"

Chen Nian's words instantly reminded him of the paper from three years ago, which had sparked a small-scale international discussion before fading into obscurity.

Published by his friend, Professor Tang Rong—

"On the Potential Impact of External Massage Intervention on the Growth and Development of Snow Leopard Cubs"

The article even boldly suggests that massage techniques combined with traditional Chinese medicine theory may enhance the massage effect!
Although Thompson paid attention to it at the time, due to a lack of empirical data, he could only classify it as an interesting but unproven hypothesis.

He never imagined that his almost forgotten theory of 'Traditional Chinese Medicine Massage' would be so perfectly and even astonishingly verified on the distant Chinese plateau, in the body of a young man and a snow leopard cub named Xue Aotian!

At that moment, Dr. Thompson's gaze toward Chen Nian completely changed.

The intensity and longing in his eyes even surpassed what he had felt when he looked at Xue Aotian earlier!
Chen Nian became even more mysterious in his eyes!

It's like a moving treasure trove of unknown knowledge!
Dr. Thompson stepped forward abruptly, grabbing Chen Nian's shoulders with both hands, his eyes filled with utmost solemnity and sincerity:

"Chen, come to my research institute!"

(The languid curve of a cat's paw is the best interpretation of autumn.)

(End of this chapter)