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

Chapter 176 Dian Dian, what did you bring back? (Happy Qixi Festival~)

"Dad?"

Chen Nian held her phone, her tone tinged with uncertainty.

As far as I can remember, my dad has always kept his distance from new things like live streaming, let alone actively calling to urge me to start one.

"Nonsense, who else could it be but me?"

Chen Guomin's energetic voice came through the receiver, tinged with feigned dissatisfaction.

"What, after a few months, you can't even recognize your father's voice?"

"Hehe, of course I recognize it!"

Chen Nian scratched her head and grinned foolishly, but accidentally scratched Xiaomi's head. She then ruffled it before cautiously asking a question.

"Dad, do you know I'm doing a live stream?"

He never knew how to tell his parents that he was doing live streaming, since the family factory's collapse was actually related to live streaming.

So it has been postponed until now.

Now that he's heard his father personally call him to start broadcasting, he obviously knows everything.

"Nonsense, who doesn't know Elvis Presley—Teacher Chen these days?"

Chen Guomin dragged out the last syllable of his name.

"You brat! You made such a commotion without even telling the family!"

"I was wrong, Dad."

Chen Nian's heart skipped a beat, thinking that her father still minded after all.

Unexpectedly, Chen Guomin suddenly changed the subject: "Your father is just old, not dead!"

"Why didn't you tell me you wanted to go down the live streaming path sooner? With my experience dealing with cats and dogs for most of my life, I could at least help you out and give you some advice, right?"

“Now look what’s happened!” He raised his voice eight octaves.

"You little rascal, you've managed to make a name for yourself, becoming incredibly popular! It's left me, as your father, with absolutely no opportunity to use my talents!"

"Is this even acceptable?! Huh?!"

"what?"

Chen Nian was stunned, blinked, and asked, "You...you're not upset that I did a live stream?"

"Blame you? Why should I blame you?" Chen Guomin was baffled. "The factory is a problem because Dad didn't keep up with the times and his business thinking is outdated. What does that have to do with live streaming? Are we going to throw the baby out with the bathwater?"

Hearing her father's words, Chen Nian's last bit of worry completely disappeared.

He said with a face full of pride.

"How about it, Dad? Your son's doing pretty well now, isn't he? Hehe~"

"Hmph!" Chen Guomin snorted, but the amusement in his voice was impossible to hide.

"Of course! Don't you even know whose son he is!"

Since the accident, Li Cuicui had never heard her husband laugh so happily.

"Hahaha!" Chen Nian laughed heartily, hands on her hips, her smugness overflowing.

After showing off for a moment, he said seriously.

"Dad, I feel like you've changed."

If it were the old Chen Guomin, he would never have said these things to him; he would have just kept a straight face and talked about grand principles all day long.

Chen Guomin glared at him: "Before, you weren't grown up yet. As your father, I had to keep a close eye on you, set rules for you, and give you subtle reminders, afraid you'd go astray. Do you think it's easy to always have a stern face and act serious? It's exhausting!"

"Emmm." Chen Nian raised an eyebrow: "And now?"

"Now? Now my son can stand on his own and has become the 'Elvis' that everyone praises. Why would I pretend anymore!" Chen Guomin laughed heartily.

"Of course we should praise them when they deserve it!"

"Hahaha!"

The father and son were separated by a telephone line, yet their laughter seemed to travel a thousand miles, filled with relief and understanding.

As she laughed, tears welled up in Chen Nian's eyes.

He was genuinely happy!
I'm even happier than when my live stream viewership surpassed one million and I received system rewards.

He could clearly sense that his father had truly emerged from that setback and had become more open-minded and magnanimous.

This was the greatest comfort to him as a son!

Seeing the father and son laughing non-stop, Li Cuicui couldn't help but snatch the phone away: "Alright, alright, it's my turn! Let me say a few words to my son!"

"Nian Nian?"

A mother's voice is always so gentle, with a magical power to soothe all anxieties.

"Hey! Mom, I'm here!" Chen Nian grinned in response.

Li Cuicui's concern immediately poured down like a gentle spring rain: "Are you doing well on the plateau? Have you experienced altitude sickness? The weather has been getting colder lately. I saw in the weather forecast that there's a big temperature difference between day and night where you are, so please remember to wear more clothes and don't catch a cold!"

"Is it particularly dry over there? You should drink more water and eat more fruit, okay?"

Chen Guomin's voice could be faintly heard in the background.

"Oh, why are you saying all this? Our son is all grown up, he can take care of himself. Stop nagging!"

Li Cuicui pinched Chen Guomin hard, then glared at him.

"No matter how old my son is, he's still a child in my eyes. What right do you have to interfere? Humph!"

"No more rambling, no more rambling!"

Listening to her parents bickering on the phone, Chen Nian smiled and wiped the corner of her eye.

Perhaps all mothers in the world are the same.

She may not understand the grandeur of your career, but she will always care whether you are well-fed, clothed, safe, and well.

This care may seem ordinary and trivial, but it carries immense weight!

Finally, under Li Cuicui's 'forceful suppression,' the other end of the phone became completely quiet. Chen Guomin only managed to shout one last thing: "Son! Do a good job! Keep it up!"

"Yes, Dad! Yes!" Chen Nian responded loudly.

Li Cuicui picked up the conversation, her tone becoming more serious: "Niannian, Mom watched your live stream. That little guy Xue Aotian is growing up really fast. You need to pay more attention to him. Once he gets a bit bigger, you'll have to plan and consider many things in advance."

"Yes! I understand, Mom, don't worry!"

Chen Nian nodded repeatedly.

His early knowledge about kitten care came almost entirely from his mother, Li Cuicui, who possesses unquestionable authority and experience in this area.

Knowing that her son had completed his apprenticeship, Li Cuicui was pleased and stopped there.

Then he instructed me on another matter:

"Also, when you're interacting with big guys like Sherry and Lily, you absolutely can't let your guard down! Mom doesn't know what method you used to get them so close to you, but it's all thanks to my son's skills, and Mom is proud! But you have to promise Mom that you won't crash, safety first!"

"Absolutely not, Mom!"

Chen Nian's gaze fell on the quarantine area in the backyard outside the window, her eyes filled with awe.

"The more I interact with them, the more I can feel the power and independence that comes from the wilderness."

"They are completely different from domestic cats; they are true forest spirits."

"I always treat them with the utmost respect and care!"

"Yes, Mom believes you," Li Cuicui replied with a smile, then naturally changed the subject: "By the way, that little girl who always helps you in your live stream, isn't her name Xia Qiyue?"

"Oh yes, actually we're business partners."

Chen Nian briefly recounted how the two met.

Li Cuicui was even more satisfied with what she heard.

"Hmm! She's a kind little girl!"

"You rascal, you'd better seize this stroke of luck! You hear me? Being close to someone makes it easier to get what you want. You're old enough to seriously date someone and put your parents' minds at ease!"

Chen Nian's smile froze instantly.

No!

This topic is jumping around too much!
How did things jump so quickly from wildlife conservation to pressuring people to get married?!
Just then, Xia Qiyue's voice came from behind: "Chen Nian, who are you talking to on the phone? Why are you making such a big expression?"

Her clear, crisp voice was immediately picked up by Li Cuicui on the other end of the phone.

"Is this July? I'm Chen Nian's mother, Li Cuicui!"

Xia Qiyue approached Chen Nian with a bewildered look in her eyes, asking her a question.

Chen Nian facepalmed; she simply couldn't bear to look.

I could only silently move my phone closer to her.

Xia Qiyue had no choice but to take over the conversation and politely replied, "Hello, Auntie, I'm Qiyue."

"Alright, alright! July, are you getting along well with Niannian? If this kid does something silly, be lenient with him and teach him a lesson without holding back!"

Xia Qiyue chuckled, glanced at Chen Nian who was awkwardly looking up at the sky, and laughed.

"Don't worry, Auntie, he's just a little... well, a bit simple-minded most of the time, but he's very reliable when it really matters."

As he spoke, he gave Chen Nian a sly look.

Chen Nian covered her face with her hands and sighed silently.

Little Mimi, who had been watching the show from above, was also enjoying herself immensely, wagging her tail vigorously.

Two women make a drama.

After Xia Qiyue arrived, Chen Nian was immediately abandoned.

Xia Qiyue naturally took the phone from her.

For a moment, the two of them were chatting enthusiastically, with bursts of cheerful laughter frequently escaping their lips.

Seeing that they even added Green Bubble as a friend on the spot, Chen Nian immediately felt that something was very wrong.

If this situation continues to develop, I'm afraid my own mother will start remotely directing the "matchmaking" process?

That won't do!
He quickly seized a moment of opportunity, snatched back the phone, and spoke rapidly: "Okay, Mom! The signal here in the highlands is suddenly getting bad! And I have to hurry out to do a live broadcast! I'll hang up now! We'll talk later!"

beep!
Without waiting for a response, he decisively ended the call.

He let out a long sigh of relief, and when he looked up, he was met with Xia Qiyue's eyes, which were full of teasing and mocking smiles.

"Um, phone bills are actually quite expensive."

Chen Nian smiled somewhat awkwardly.

Just then, a familiar and urgent scratching sound came from outside the courtyard gate.

"Hmm? It must be Didi coming back! I'll go open the door!"

Chen Nianru was granted a general amnesty.

He immediately rushed towards the courtyard gate at breakneck speed, completely unaware of Xia Qiyue's slightly reddened ear tips behind him.

"Phew, Diandian, you've come back just in time!"

Chen Nian muttered to herself as she gratefully opened the courtyard gate.

However, as soon as the door opened a crack, a huge, unfamiliar head suddenly squeezed in through the crack!
Not only did it startle Chen Nian, but it also made the little cat on Chen Nian's head stand up in fright!

Meow!!
"Fuck!!!"

"DianDian! What have you brought back this time?!"

This time.

The cat-shaped bracelet did not vibrate.

(Happy Qixi Festival everyone~ If you're in a relationship, quickly invite your partner to watch Chen Nian's story! If you're single, watch it with Lemon!)
(P.S. Xiaomi: Remember to vote, meow~)

(End of this chapter)