I raise furry animals and fly them to my motherland.

Chapter 17 The Door Lock Was Picked

Suspicious person?

Qi Xiao's words gave Xu Ying a shot of prevention.

The reason why desertification management areas are dangerous is that in addition to natural factors such as extreme weather and wild animals, the more dangerous ones are poachers who steal wild animals, criminals who evade capture, and malicious foreign forces.

Because the desert is vast and sparsely populated, it does not have the various signal interferences and flying objects like in cities. Confidential places such as military industrial bases are hidden in the desert.

Qi Xiao saw Xu Ying frowning after hearing what he said. He was afraid that his words had frightened Xu Ying, so he quickly said, "Don't worry, you can ask me for help if you encounter any danger."

Qi Xiao pointed at Xu Ying's cell phone. He had just called Xu Ying, and Xu Ying already had his number in her cell phone.

"I'll be here soon."

——"Thank you! I will be more careful myself!"

Xu Ying nodded gratefully to Qi Xiao.

Suddenly, she felt a chill on the back of her hand.

Xu Ying looked down and saw that it was the fox Xiaowu in her arms who was staring at the milk bottle on the table, and his saliva was dripping onto the back of her hand!
I was just worried about safety and almost forgot the kids were still waiting for dinner.

But as the youngest cub, it was extremely well-behaved. It knew that what Sister Xu and Qi Xiao were talking about was very important, so it didn't make any noise or fuss.

Xu Ying took the bottle and put the nipple to Hu Xiaowu's mouth. Hu Xiaowu immediately held the bottle tightly with his small paws and drank the milk with his cheeks bulging.

Later, it hugged the bottle with all four paws, like a koala hugging a tree, for fear that someone would snatch its bottle away.

The little thing protecting its food is so adorable that Xu Ying really wants to give Fox Xiaowu a big kiss on the forehead.

She held Fox Xiaowu in one hand, then walked over to the milk bowl and squatted down. With her other hand, she tapped the milk bowl with her fingers, inviting the fox cubs to eat: "It's time to eat, cubs!"

"The one in the bottle is powdered milk, and the one in the basin is fresh goat's milk. You can decide which flavor you like."

As soon as Xu Ying spoke, the little fennec foxes that had been eyeing the goat milk "fox" made a sprint and flew to the milk basin.

The arrogant fox boss glanced at the youngest in Xu Ying's arms and snorted, "Only the little ones need to be fed. I can eat by myself now!"

It and Erbao and Sibao came to the milk bowl and licked it with their pink little tongues.

Fox Sanbao, who has been obsessed with looks since childhood, rushed to Qi Xiao's feet, rolled around and squeaked coquettishly.

[Handsome brother-in-law! I want you to feed me!]
Xu Ying's face flushed instantly when she heard Sanbao's words. What nonsense is this girl talking about! Fortunately, she is the only one who can understand!
As soon as she sees a handsome guy, she calls him brother-in-law. When she grows up, she will definitely be a love-brained fox!
Qi Xiao looked at the little fox cub rolling around at his feet, confused, "What is it squeaking for?"

"Do you want me to feed you?"

He squatted down and tentatively poked Sanbao's ear with his slender fingers.

Xu Ying held his forehead helplessly, "Yes, it's a little nympho. It said you're handsome and wants you to hold it and feed it."

When Qi Xiao heard Xu Ying's words, his expression froze and his body movements became visibly stiff. He hurriedly held Fox Sanbao in his arms and put the bottle to Sanbao's mouth, looking a little flustered.

The tips of Qi Xiao's ears had turned slightly red, but because of his dark skin color, it was not obvious to others.

Xu Ying didn't expect that he actually saw a shy look on the face of a cool guy, and he couldn't help laughing. This tall guy who was almost 1.9 meters tall was embarrassed when he was praised for being handsome.

After this little episode, the two of them held the fox cub in silence and fed it. At first glance, it really looked like they were taking care of a baby. Xu Ying found a topic to ease the awkwardness: "Your posture in preparing milk powder and holding the fox cub is very professional. Do you have children at home?"

Qi Xiao looked up in surprise when he heard this, and quickly shook his head to deny it: "No, no."

"I just help take care of the newborn cattle and sheep on the ranch, so I naturally became proficient in it."

"Oh, sorry, I was distracted." Xu Ying felt that he had exhausted the conversation and was silent for a while.

Qi Xiao glanced at the cubs happily eating in the room and asked Xu Ying, "Have you named these fennec fox cubs?"

Xu Ying pondered for a moment, "Not yet. I need to ask their opinions and hold a small meeting."

Qi Xiao thought that this Station Master Xu was quite interesting. He even had to hold a meeting with the fox cubs to discuss giving them numbers.

The five little fennec foxes actually have very distinct personalities. The eldest one is smart and arrogant, and he clearly states that he is called Fox Boss.

The second child bravely fought with the little gerbil to get some sand dates for Xu Ying. Xu Ying asked him what he wanted to be called, and the second child said he wanted to be called "Hu Erniu". [I wish I had the strength of an ox! So I can protect my sister and beat down the bad guys!]
The third one is a little fangirl who is obsessed with looks. Xu Ying calls him Fox Sansan, which is similar to the girl’s nickname “Shanshan”. He likes this name very much and thinks it is very cute.

The youngest, Xiaowu, is the most innocent, cute and silly baby. When Xu Ying calls him Fox Xiaoxiao, he obediently agrees.

As for the fourth one——

Among the three foxes gathered around the milk basin, the eldest and the second were scolding the fourth.

"How could you, a fox like you, drink half a basin of milk in one go? We haven't had enough yet!"
"Sibao, we were born just a few minutes apart, and you're already the strongest of the five of us. So, eat sparingly! The fat coyote next door can't even run when it sees prey!"
After being scolded by his elder and second brothers, Sibao lowered his head and twisted his paws in grievance: "I just haven't eaten enough yet."
Well, now Sibao’s personality is very distinct. Sibao is a foodie.

Xu Ying patted Sibao's head soothingly: "It's okay, it's okay to eat more when you're young. It's the time when you're growing up. If you get too fat when you grow up, you can just lose weight."

As a senior veterinarian, Xu Ying is well aware of the feeding habits of small animals. Sibao's food intake is still within the normal range. They are of the same species, but different individuals have different innate developmental conditions, so it is normal for their body sizes to be different.

"Is it because you don't have enough milk? There's more, don't worry."

Qi Xiao added more goat milk to the milk basin, and the eldest and second oldest children, who were not full, pounced on the food like hungry foxes.

This time, after taking a few sips, Sibao touched his round belly and looked very satisfied.

[I’m full, I’m full, goat milk is so delicious~]
Sibao licked his lips, and there were still milk beads hanging on his long beard.

Xu Ying wiped its mouth and beard with a tissue: "Sibao, can I call you Sibao? It means full."

Sibao nodded adorably: "Great, great! That's a great name. I want to eat until I'm full every day, four meals a day!"
Xu Ying was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when he heard Sibao's interpretation. This was a little fox who knew how to enjoy life.

The goat milk that Qi Xiao brought was large in quantity and sufficient for the cubs, who had been weaned for three days, to have a good time this time. They became more lively and energetic.

They changed their reserved and introverted attitude towards strangers and circled around Qi Xiao, wagging their tails like happy puppies. The love-crazy San San and the food-loving Si Bao even jumped onto his shoulders and cuddled up to him, trying to get closer to him.

Qi Xiao, who suffers from social anxiety, can't stand the enthusiasm of the fox cubs and looks at Xu Ying for help.

Xu Ying saw that the fox cubs who had always stuck to her were now sticking to Qi Xiao: Where are the loyal little foxes you promised me!
She shrugged, unable to help.

Just then Xu Ying's phone rang.

The caller ID shows Director Yi.

This was a call from the rescue station's superior, and Xu Ying quickly answered the call.

A deep and righteous male voice sounded from the other side: "Comrade Xiao Xu, are you at the 028 aid station now?"

Xu Ying immediately responded, "Yes, I came back from the no-man's land and went to the nearest 028 to look for supplies."

Director Yi's voice on the other side sounded worried: "I'm at the door of the 032 rescue station now. Your door is open! The door lock shows signs of being pried open!"

"Come back soon and see if you've lost anything."

(End of this chapter)