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

Chapter 204! You're under my protection from now on!

Chapter 204! You're under my protection from now on!
Thumb, thump, thump—

The vehicle drove over the potholes, bouncing up and then falling back down.

At the back of the carriage.

Chen Nian's gaze never left Lily in the isolation ward.

Looking through the rearview mirror, the people in the car felt a deep sense of admiration for Chen Nian, who was gritting her teeth and enduring the bumpy ride with Lily in the dusty, jolting back of the car.

perhaps
Only those who are willing to share their joys and sorrows, and truly respect and care for them as equals, can win the unreserved trust of these wild spirits.
The car slowed down again and again.

Thus, as the altitude gradually increases, the surrounding scenery transitions from meadows to shrubs, and finally into a lush, secluded coniferous forest.

squeak--

The vehicle came to a stop in a relatively flat clearing in the woods.

"call"

As soon as the car came to a stop, Chen Nian practically rolled off, sprawling out onto the thick pine needle ground. She gasped for breath in the cool, pure air, trying to get her internal organs, which had been shaken to pieces, and her brain, which had been churned into mush, back into place.

Although Xiaomi was still perched on top of Chen Nian, its eyes had long since turned into the shape of mosquito coils.

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Chen Nian looked at it and thought to herself, "I told you to go back to the consciousness space, but you insisted on suffering along with me."

Xiaomi retorted, feeling dizzy.

'We're happy to do it! Don't worry about it, meow!'

After saying that, Xiaomi couldn't help but let go of her paws and fell backward limply.

Her posture was exactly the same as Chen Nian's.

It was because of this incident that Chen Nian learned that Xiaomi could get carsick!

"emmm."

Seeing Chen Nian begin to lie there like a corpse, Xu Dafei and the others did not laugh at him.

Instead, they worked together in perfect unison, carefully lifting the isolation pod containing Lily off the vehicle and gently placing it on the ground.

"Okay, let's retreat!"

Then, according to the pre-arranged plan, everyone, including the driver, quickly and quietly retreated back into the car, closed the doors, leaving only Chen Nian outside.

This is to minimize the perceived presence of humans.

To prevent Lily from being startled by seeing too many strangers the moment she exits the cabin and instinctively running away.

"Old Chen, it's up to you now!"

Xu Dafei called out in a low voice through the car window.

"Don't worry!" Chen Nian lay on the ground and gave an OK sign.

He remained on the ground for a full two minutes before he felt his soul return to his body.

He then quickly got up.

Meanwhile, inside the isolation pod, Lily, thanks to the vehicle's stop and Chen Nian's constant presence, also took two minutes to gradually calm down from the dizziness and tension caused by the bumpy ride and regain her peaceful, prone position.

Chen Nian squatted in front of the isolation pod and checked Lily's condition once again.

Calm eyes, even breathing, and relaxed ears.

perfect!

He was finally completely relieved.

He slowly reached out and unlocked the latch, then gently opened the hatch.

The anticipated escape did not occur.

Lily's reaction was more like she had gone on a long trip and was then brought back by a private jet; she walked out of the isolation pod with elegant cat-like steps.

Once it stepped onto the soft ground, it didn't even leave immediately.

Instead, it first vigorously shook its entire body fur to shake off the dust and tension from the journey, then sat down as if no one else was around, raised one hind leg, and began to carefully and meticulously groom its somewhat messy fur, as if it were performing an important grooming for returning home.

Chen Nian sat quietly to the side, watching it with a smile.

There was no prompting.

Inside the car, Xu Dafei held up his phone and, through the crack in the car window, simultaneously broadcast this heartwarming and wonderful scene to the live stream.

After Lily finally finished grooming, it looked around and its pink nose twitched slightly.

A familiar feeling washed over me like a tidal wave.

The scent it left in the forest seems to still be there, untouched by other powerful intruders.

This caused the last trace of wariness in Lily's golden pupils to slowly dissipate.

The ears completely relaxed and stopped their alert, high-frequency rotation.

Seeing this, Chen Nian finally breathed a sigh of relief.

'It should be fine now.'

He reached out and gently waved towards the dense coniferous forest, his voice gentle yet firm: "Go, Lily, go home." Lily seemed to understand.

They really did start walking and headed deeper into the forest.

Chen Nian watched its retreating figure with a mixture of relief and reluctance.

Just when everyone thought that this farewell ceremony, like many animal releases, would end with the animals' silent departure—

Lily, who had already walked more than ten meters away, suddenly stopped and turned around!

Amidst the astonished gazes of Chen Nian and everyone else in the car.

It actually trotted back!
It ran right up to Chen Nian and, with its thick fur, rubbed its head against Chen Nian's trouser leg with great seriousness!
people!
From now on, I'll protect you!
Mention my name on this hilltop! It works!

After completing this action, it turned its body again, took four strong and powerful long legs, and disappeared completely behind the dense bushes and tall trees in a few leaps.

Chen Nian stood there, stunned.

The soft, warm touch seemed to linger on the trouser legs.

He understood the meaning behind Lily's last action, and a radiant smile slowly bloomed on his face, as if melting away all his weariness and reluctance.

Goodbye, everyone! Take care!

The sound echoed through the open forest, startling a few birds, but there was no further response.

Only the mournful sound of the wind passing through the pine forest seemed to be a soft reply.

The off-road vehicle traveled smoothly on the winding mountain road on the return journey, much more so than on the way there.

Chen Nian leaned back in the car, gazing at the autumn mountain scenery rushing past the window, a faint smile of satisfaction unconsciously appearing on her lips.

He didn't feel much sadness about parting.

Instead, I felt happy and relaxed for Lily.

Lily has finally returned to her own free forest, which is the best ending.

Sitting next to him, Xu Dafei quietly observed his expression. Seeing this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt a surge of admiration.

As expected of Teacher Chen.
Those who work in this line of work inevitably develop a deep affection for these cute and simple little creatures after spending a lot of time with them.

Every successful release is joyful, but it also means that it may be a final farewell.

Therefore, many colleagues couldn't help but show their deep reluctance when releasing the animals back into the wild, and some even secretly shed small pearls.

It's rare to see someone as open-minded as Chen Nian!
As for Chen Nian herself, whether it was the quirky Diandian, the sturdy and reliable Xiao Huihui, or the proud and independent Lili, none of them were ever 'pets' or 'possessions'.

He truly regarded them as equal friends!

He did his best to help his friend who was injured and in trouble.

When his friend recovered and longed to return home, he sincerely wished him well and personally escorted it home.

He will not use "rescue" as a pretext to "imprison" them, nor will he deprive them of their nature and right to return to the wilderness because of his own affection and reluctance.

This is true respect and care for friends.

Perhaps it was precisely because they experienced Chen Nian's pure and equal 'friendship' that Dian Dian was willing to stay by Chen Nian's side.

Xu Dafei understood something.

The car fell silent for a moment, everyone lost in their own thoughts.

By the time Chen Nian looked away from the window and came to her senses, the vehicle had already slowly stopped at the entrance of the rescue center.

"Thanks for your hard work, Lao Chen. That's all for today~ Bye-bye!"

Bye-bye! Drive carefully!

Chen Nian smiled and waved.

Seeing the vehicle drive away along the road, he turned around and prepared to return to the yard.

As soon as they arrived at the door, Xia Qiyue came out to greet them.

Congratulations on the successful release!

She watched the entire process of Lily's release in the live stream and knew that everything went smoothly.

Chen Nian looked curiously at the tablet in her hand.

A special private message from an official account was pinned to the top of the screen.

"Has someone contacted you again?"

"Hmm~ Come and take a look, it's the one you mentioned before." Xia Qiyue smiled and handed over the tablet.

Chen Nian took it, glanced at the ID on it, and was immediately stunned.