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

Chapter 19 The Little Leopard

Deep in the mountains, in a mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forest, a woman wearing a baseball cap knelt on the ground, the scent of humus mingling with the fragrance of fir resin filling the air.

The lights of the temporary camp illuminated Lin Ling and the cloud cat lying on its side beside her.

This allows viewers in the live stream to clearly see that the cloud-like markings on the cat rise and fall slightly with its breath, resembling a living mist.

The scene is harmonious and beautiful.

Seeing this, Chen Nian couldn't help but smile.

He did not take credit for saving Yunmao, since it was ultimately the Cat Alliance who saved Yunmao.

He was content to see that Yunmao was alright.

After the two affirmed each other, Lin Ling seemed to suddenly remember something and called out to someone behind her.

"Little Pi!"

Meow!
The next second, a loud shout came from the camera.

"Come over here, Little Pi."

After a series of rustling sounds, the tent flap behind the viewers in the live stream was suddenly pushed open a crack, and a small head with gorgeous rose patterns poked out warily, its golden pupils shining brightly under the light.

It hesitated for a moment, then, after locking onto Lin Ling's location, it leaped out gracefully and landed in Lin Ling's arms with a wild elegance.

meow~
The cloud cat in front of it glanced at it, then lay back down idly.

"A little leopard?!"

"Holy crap! There's a leopard!"

The moment Xiao Pi appeared, the viewers in the live stream went wild!
They never expected that they would not only see a cloud cat today, but also a live leopard!
This is quite different from buying a ticket specifically to visit a zoo.

What a wonderful surprise!

As Xiao Pi entered the frame, the number of viewers in the live stream visibly jumped.

The audience was all talking about the newly unveiled Leopard Puppy.

Some people then sent comments asking Chen Nian questions.

"Is it legal to raise these things in China? Is it legal?"

On the other side of the screen, Lin Ling hugged Xiao Pi and rubbed it for a bit, then looked up at Chen Nian with a hint of expectation and slyness in her eyes, clearly not intending to introduce them.

She gave this opportunity to popularize science to Chen Nian, but it's unclear whether Chen Nian will recognize her.

Chen Nian recognized him, of course.

He recognized Xiao Pi the moment he saw him.

Seeing that the comments section was already threatening to call the police, Chen Nian quickly revealed the answer.

"Little Pi is not some little leopard."

"Although it has fur that is very similar to that of a leopard and a body that is as agile as a leopard, I would not mistake its temperament as that of a domestic cat."

"Its true identity is a leopard cat, also known as a Bengal leopard cat."

"Although it looks very similar to the Asian leopard cat, a national second-class protected animal, it is a breed that was artificially bred by mating the Asian leopard cat with a domestic cat, and it can be kept as a pet in China."

"Miss Lin Ling, I don't know if I'm right."

"exactly."

Lin Ling nodded with a smile in her eyes.

She didn't expect that Chen Nian would recognize Xiao Pi's identity in such a short time.

Moreover, it successfully distinguished itself from the Asian leopard cat.

It's worth noting that even the experts at the institute spent some time identifying the cat before confirming that Xiao Pi was a Bengal cat, not an Asian leopard cat.

"Are you sure this is a Bengal cat, streamer?"

"I just checked, and although it's not a leopard cub, it looks exactly like a picture of an Asian leopard cat. How could it be a Bengal cat?"

Seeing that the audience was still confused, Chen Nian used a cat encyclopedia to search for Asian leopard cats.

Then he explained as he demonstrated.

"There are still differences."

"Generally speaking, only leopard cats that have been bred for more than three generations can be considered genuine Bengal leopard cats."

"The reason why Xiao Pi looks more like an Asian leopard cat is probably because it hasn't reached the third generation of Asian leopard cats. It's more likely that it's the first generation, meaning one of its parents is a wild Asian leopard cat."

"These leopard cats generally look more like Asian leopard cats."

What Chen Nian didn't say was that the wildness and ferocity of the leopard cats from the next generation have been largely preserved!

very dangerous!

But now that I see the harmonious relationship between Lin Ling and Xiao Pi, I don't need to worry about that anymore.

Don't ask, the answer is love!
"Wow, streamer, you're amazing! You even noticed that!"

Lin Ling was completely astonished. Her mouth was slightly agape, and she blinked her eyes beneath the brim of her hat.

Lin Ling was surprised that Chen Nian not only recognized Xiao Pi's identity through the screen, but also accurately determined which generation of leopard cat it was.

Judging from her eyesight alone, Chen Nian is already better than the experts in the institute!
I just don't know if he only knows so much about leopard cats, or if he knows so much about other cats as well.

If that's the case, then this streamer's professional knowledge is a bit outrageous!

A look of relief flashed in Lin Ling's eyes.

Luckily, I applied for this follow-up video call, otherwise I would have missed Chen Nian, the cat expert.

At this point, the viewers in the live stream also found out what the Cat Alliance CFCA was.

Seeing that even a professional like Lin Ling highly praised Chen Nian, it can be said that, disregarding the script, it was a great affirmation of Chen Nian's professional ability.

Many viewers also followed Chen Nian directly because of this.

"Chen Nian seems much more reliable than those online experts!"

Faced with Lin Ling's praise, Chen Nian humbly waved her hand.

"A lucky fluke."

Actually, he only recognized Little Pi's identity; as for which generation of leopard cat it was, it was all thanks to the Eye of Best.

Otherwise, even if Chen Nian were to get closer through the screen without being able to observe in person, it would still be impossible to confirm.

We still need to keep working hard!
"Host, you said Bengal cats can be kept as pets in China, right?"

"Correct."

Chen Nian understood that when Xiao Pi appeared in that stylish leopard print outfit, a large number of viewers were bound to become interested in leopard cats.

If you can't keep a leopard, you can keep a leopard cat instead!
Although it's expensive, it's undeniably cool, and being cool is something you can do for a lifetime!

Moreover, by learning so much about leopard cats through Chen Nian, he can brag about it when his friends come to visit, which is a win-win situation!

Chen Nian didn't say much about it.

I just want to emphasize again that raising a leopard cat requires giving it enough freedom to unleash its wild instincts; otherwise, it can easily lead to depression in the cat.

As for the barrage of questions about prices and buyers, Chen Nian could only shrug and say she was powerless to help.

Lin Ling, on the other side, also formally introduced herself.

This made more people aware of the Cat Alliance's existence, which can be considered a small form of publicity.

Finally, Lin Ling formally extended an invitation to Chen Nian.

"I am a member of the Cat Alliance stationed here. My main job is to observe wild Asian leopard cats and other cat species."

"If you're interested in leopard cats, Chen Nian, you can come and see for yourself."

“We recently located a family den of Asian leopard cats, and the cubs are at their most lively and adorable stage.”

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe wild cubs up close!"

"If you come, I'll personally be your guide!"

Seeing the "Want to watch" comments flooding the screen, Lin Ling winked at Chen Nian in the camera and chuckled.

In fact, this was not only Lin Ling's idea, but also a task given to her by the organization.

If Chen Nian could attend the event in person and broadcast it live to the audience, it would greatly promote the future work of the Cat Alliance.

Only when more people understand these endangered cat species can we avoid some unintentional harm.

Faced with Lin Ling's invitation, Chen Nian was deeply moved.

Does he like leopard cats?

Of course I like it!

That wild figure, that gorgeous leopard print, no one can resist it!

However, Chen Nian said she hadn't decided yet whether to do outdoor live streaming.

"Alright, alright, everyone, stop refreshing."

"If I have the chance in the future, I can do an outdoor live stream to show everyone the most authentic state of cats living in the wild."

"Don't worry! I, Chen, have never failed to keep any promise I've made!"

Chen Nian's voice came from Xia Qiyue's phone.

Her cat-like eyes lit up instantly, and her two little legs swung restlessly in the air, just like Little Blue's wagging tail next to her.

"Outdoor live streaming?"

"Outdoor live streaming is fantastic!"

As if she had just thought of something, Xia Qiyue excitedly jumped out of bed and grabbed Xiao Lan, who had also jumped up.

Meow?
"Let's go! Let's have some late-night snacks!"

Meow!
(End of this chapter)