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

Chapter 214 When the Stars of Humanity Shine

"This is unscientific, absolutely unscientific!"

Outside the observation room.

Watching Xue Aotian inside, practicing his biting skills with a toy mouse, Xiao Hu's assistant kept shaking his head, practically pressing his entire face against the glass.

His expression was exactly the same as Dr. Thompson's back then.

The headmaster couldn't help but push up his glasses.

"Incredible!"

"Seeing is believing! The snow leopard cubs have grown to such a size!"

"Could it really be related to 'massage' as mentioned in that post?"

Watching it in the live stream is a completely different experience from seeing it in person!

Only by seeing it with your own eyes.

Only then can one truly appreciate Xue Aotian's extraordinary growth rate!

That's why the principal made a special trip to visit.

However, when they saw Xue Aotian, who had grown to the size and strength of a six-month-old cub at less than three months of age, they were shocked.

The headmaster was deeply shocked.

Because he himself is extremely familiar with snow leopards and clearly knows how snow leopards behave at different ages, the impact of the scene before him is all the more intense.

And the assistant that the kindergarten director brought along.

They are also the star caregivers for snow leopard cubs at the Nishino Breeding Center!
Extremely experienced!

His professional skills are in no way inferior to those of Dr. Thompson from abroad.

So the assistant noticed Xue Aotian's abnormality at a glance, but he didn't expect it to be even more outrageous than he imagined!
"His physique is one thing, but his fur color..."

Little Tiger's assistant murmured.

Even through a layer of glass, Xue Aotian's pale purple luster, which distinguishes it from ordinary snow leopards and appears faintly in natural light, was still clearly visible!
It added a touch of nobility to the little snow leopard!
"The fur color is wrong too!"

"What snow leopard cub at this stage still retains such obvious discoloration?"

Typically, when snow leopard cubs are three to six months old, the base color and rosette pattern of their fur stabilize, making them look exactly like a miniature adult snow leopard.

And Xue Aotian's rare pale purple downy fur when he was born.

Not only has it not faded away, but it has miraculously settled down!
Normally it is low-key and unassuming, but under certain lighting conditions, it will reveal a gorgeous luster like noble violet velvet!

"Could this be some kind of extremely rare gene expression?"

Xiao Hu's assistant's eyes shone with an almost burning thirst for knowledge.

That's a researcher's instinctive reaction when they see the unknown.

Then, he eagerly asked Chen Nian a series of questions about Xue Aotian's daily life, such as his food intake, activity level, and sleep habits.

Without exception, they all far surpassed leopards of the same age!
These data are enough to prove that Xue Aotian is not just bloated.

Rather, they are truly super individuals!
The excited assistant asked the same question that Professor Thompson had asked before.

"Teacher Chen, what exactly did you do?!"

Before Chen Nian could answer, the headmaster had recovered from his shock. He turned his head thoughtfully and gave Chen Nian the answer: "It's because of that unique massage technique, right?"

"Just like that sensational post on the international forum said."

"Forum? What post?" Xiao Hu's assistant looked blank.

The headmaster gave his beloved assistant a helpless look: "I've told you before, don't just bury yourself in taking care of the little ones, you need to open your eyes to the outside world and keep up with academic developments."

"Yes, Director!"

The tall man, standing at 1.85 meters, gave a simple, honest smile.

Then, seeing that Chen Nian and Xia Qiyue were also looking at them curiously, the headmaster explained.

“There is a top-level academic forum internationally dedicated to snow leopards. It has a very high threshold, and only institutions with successful breeding experience or certified scholars are allowed to enter. People exchange the latest research results and the problems they encounter there.”

“I know that,” Chen Nian nodded.

Thompson had mentioned this to him before. But Chen Nian was curious about the 'massaging the snow leopard' part.

"Has someone posted something similar on the forum?"

"Yes!" The principal's tone was tinged with surprise: "About two weeks ago, a hot post appeared on the forum, and the poster was none other than Dr. Thompson."

"In his post, he described in detail his experiences in China and clearly pointed out that it was the Chinese massage techniques, based on your theories and those of Professor Tang Rong, that had an unprecedented positive impact on the growth and development of snow leopard cubs!"

"And the core example of his argument is Xue Aotian."

"So far, the sensation caused by this post has even surpassed the shock brought by Xue Aotian's own extreme data!"

The headmaster looked at Chen Nian, his gaze deep:
"Teacher Chen, you should understand the significance of this, right?"

Xue Aotian is a special individual who has been confirmed to be able to break existing records. Such an existence is largely due to innate factors, so it is not replicable.

but!

The positive effects of Chinese massage on cubs have been proven!

Moreover, this operation can be copied!
Chen Nian immediately understood the principal's meaning and murmured:
"This means that not only this method can be applied to snow leopards, but also to other rare animals, to greatly improve the survival rate of cubs and their individual growth value!"

It was only at this moment that Chen Nian truly realized.

It turns out that the 'Master-level Cat Massage Technique' granted by the system is a hidden reward with effects comparable to an SSR!
"No wonder those felines can't resist."

He underestimated the potential and impact of the reward from the very beginning.

Xia Qiyue was equally shocked.

But she thought about it more carefully: "However, Chen Nian's massage techniques are designed for the body structure of felines. Even if the principles are the same, applying them to other species would require re-studying the corresponding meridians, acupoints, and techniques, right? That would be a lot of work."

She didn't say anything more, but it was undoubtedly a massive undertaking!
"That's right." The headmaster nodded approvingly, then shook his head.

But that's not important!

"For those who are truly dedicated to this cause, the hardest part is not the arduous process, but the lack of a clear and feasible direction!"

"Now, what Teacher Chen is providing is not just a method, but an invaluable 'possibility' that ignites a flame in the hearts of countless people!"

"With this 'possibility,' people will naturally be willing to dedicate their lives to researching and practicing it!"

"And what humanity has in abundance are these kinds of 'fools' and 'geniuses'."

When humanity shines like a constellation of stars!
It is precisely these souls, who are willing to dedicate their lives to a slim hope, that have forged this.

It is because of them that much beauty and diversity in this world has been able to continue.

After the principal's explanation, the assistant finally understood the main reason why Xue Aotian had grown up so quickly. He immediately looked intently at Chen Nian, his lips trembling, as if he didn't know how to ask for help.

Before he could even speak, Chen Nian pointed to the computer next to him.

"Don't ask, just say yes."

"I've recorded the massage technique; you can copy it yourself."

Back when she was teaching Dr. Thompson, Chen Nian had a premonition that this kind of request would not be a one-off occurrence, so she prepared instructional videos in advance, which came in handy now.

"Ah? This"

Now it was Xiaohu's assistant's turn to feel embarrassed.

"You just gave me something this important like that??"

Once it is proven that the massage technique can be replicated on other snow leopards, then this massage technique will be an invaluable treasure for the entire snow leopard research community!
This is enough to make Chen Nian's reputation reach the 'Doctor' level in the circle!

Chen Nian just gave away something like that without a second thought?

Chen Nian's answer, however, remained as calm and open-minded as ever:

"What's the big deal? The more people learn it, the more comfortable and healthier the little ones can live. Why not do it? Right?"

Chen Nian looked at the purple fur ball that had stopped biting and was looking out the window, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

For a moment, the principal and assistant's respect for Chen Nian reached its peak.

(Jaguar ~ can you recognize it by comparing it to the previous picture?)

(Looking for recommendations!)
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