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

Chapter 222 Actually, I'm also a second-generation debtor.

That night.

Gulu gulu——

The bubbling red oil in the pot was churning with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, and the rich, spicy steam rose and filled the entire courtyard.

Thinly sliced ​​yak meat, as thin as cicada wings, changes color after being briefly dipped in boiling broth.

After scooping them out, roll them in a fragrant sesame sauce dish, or dip them lightly in an oil dish with minced garlic and sesame oil, blow on them gently, and then eagerly put them in your mouth.

The moment the teeth bit down!
The unique rich milky aroma and firm texture of yak meat, combined with the domineering and complex spicy and savory flavor of hot pot broth, explodes in your mouth like fireworks!

The intense sense of satisfaction transformed into real happiness at that moment!
Xia Qiyue and Chen Nian couldn't help but narrow their eyes and let out a long sigh at the same time.

(Cat lovers, eat first)

Only after swallowing the last piece of beef, brimming with happiness, did Xia Qiyue lean back in her chair, contentedly patting her slightly bulging belly.

Smash it!

She licked her lips, which had become even redder from the spiciness, with a lingering sense of satisfaction.

Then, her eyes sparkled as she looked at Chen Nian across from her and pressed her for details about the harrowing experience of the day:

"And then?"

What happened to Dorje, the supermarket owner?

Chen Nian wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead caused by the spiciness.

"What else can be done? The evidence is conclusive that he illegally kept and abused the large Indian civet, a Class I protected animal in China, and made huge illegal profits from it. He can only go to jail and work on a sewing machine!"

He picked up a piece of green vegetable with his chopsticks and put it into the pot, sighing.

"To be honest, the hot pot broth he sells is really good, quite authentic!"

"It's a pity. Why didn't he just open a regular hot pot base shop? Why did he have to do something illegal?"

Chen Nian clicked her tongue and shook her head.

Time returns to morning.

Less than a minute after Chen Nian left the supermarket, the sound of fighting came from inside the store.

It also ends in one minute.

Immediately afterwards, the support forces that had been deployed nearby arrived quickly, set up a cordon, and brought the area around the shop under control.

To avoid being targeted by possible accomplices or noticed by onlookers.

The person in charge immediately escorted him back to the car.

Then Dorje was forced out.

Following him were more than a dozen large iron cages covered with dark tarpaulins, which were carefully carried out by the staff.

You can't see what's inside from the outside at all.

Only faint rustling sounds and uneasy noises could be heard.

The suspect was successfully apprehended, and subsequent interrogations and investigations were no longer Chen Nian's concern.

Just as the saying goes—

When it's over, brush off your clothes and go away, hiding your merit and fame!
Chen Nian was in high spirits after successfully rescuing the trapped animals.

Especially after receiving the news that Xia Qiyue would be back tonight, he immediately prepared a sumptuous yak hot pot feast, both to celebrate his victory and to welcome her back.

The base material used was purchased from Dorje.

It smells delicious!
Thinking of this, Chen Nian also looked at Xia Qiyue with curiosity.

"By the way, why are you back so soon? I thought you were going to stay with your dad for a couple more days. Did you not get along well?"

"No, it was quite enjoyable~"

Xia Qiyue got up and poured a cup of tea for Chen Nian and herself.

Chen Nian secretly gave Xiaomi a sip.

This little guy has been craving hot pot lately and insisted on trying it. As a result, he got so spicy that his eyes were watering and he stuck out his little tongue frantically for a long time. Now he's sprawled out on his head like a cat pancake, looking utterly dejected.

It's starting to look more and more like a real cat!
After rinsing her mouth with tea, Xia Qiyue continued with a smile.

“My dad has changed a lot.”

Perhaps it was the relief of Chen Nian's case being solved, or perhaps it was the lively hot pot meal that created an atmosphere conducive to sharing, but Xia Qiyue unusually took the initiative to bring up some things about her family and her background.

"what?!"

"You're a rich kid!"

Chen Nian leaned back tactically, staring at Xia Qiyue in shock.

He always thought that the girl who couldn't even afford the rent and was crouching in the rainy night with her cat was just an ordinary working person like him, striving for her dreams.

Good guy!
Unexpectedly, she turned out to be a runaway heiress!
No wonder when they first met, he always felt that the other person had a very contradictory and special quality.

"Oh!" Chen Nian clutched her chest, looking heartbroken. "You kept this from me for so long!"

Xia Qiyue pursed her lips, her face showing a hint of apology and unease.

Her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes. She was a little worried that Chen Nian would be angry or distant because of her concealment.

Just as she was about to apologize, Chen Nian suddenly sat up straight, put her right index and middle fingers together, raised them to the side of her nose, and said in a low voice.

"actually."

"I'm also a second-generation debtor!"

"what?!"

This time, Xia Qiyue was dumbfounded.

Chen Nian took a sip of tea and said leisurely, "Weren't you always curious about why I know so much about cats? That's because my family has been dealing with cats since my grandfather's generation."

Xia Qiyue pointed at Chen Nian, her face filled with shock.

"Wow! The cat lovers actually guessed right? They really are a family of royal cats!"

"You kept this from me for so long!"

For a moment, the two of them stared at each other.

The sizzling steam from the hot pot continued to rise amidst the tense atmosphere.

Aqiu!

Diandian, who had been sneaking up on the wall to peek at the hot pot, was choked by the spicy steam carried by the wind and sneezed loudly, breaking the strange tension in the courtyard.

"So, are we even now?"

Chen Nian asked tentatively.

Xia Qiyue leaned back with a sigh of relief: "Then we're even~"

The corners of their mouths turned up simultaneously.

Taking advantage of the heat separating their eyes, Chen Nian asked, "So, are you still planning to stay here with me? Or are you going home to inherit billions of dollars?"

"That's an exaggeration! There can't be that many!"

Chen Nian only saw Xia Qiyue roll her eyes beautifully, and then her gaze seemed to become incredibly serious and gentle.

"Of course we'll continue!"

"I finally found my dream job, how could I possibly give it up!"

As the fog dissipated slightly, Xia Qiyue's gaze instantly switched back to her familiar 'food-protecting' mode, glaring warily at Chen Nian.

It was as if the gentleness just now was just an illusion.

"Let me tell you! My dad didn't leave me any money. I have to earn all my own expenses! Don't even think about taking advantage of this to cut my share! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"How could that be? Do you think I, Chen, am that kind of person!"

Chen Nian quickly raised her hands to swear an oath.

"I swear on a month's worth of food for my little one!"

Dian Dian, who was lying on the wall covering her nose, suddenly raised her head and looked at Chen Nian in confusion.

people?
Do you agree?
His funny appearance made Xia Qiyue burst into laughter.

Chen Nian herself smiled.

After a long while, the laughter subsided, and Xia Qiyue seemed to suddenly remember something. She sat up abruptly and asked, "Right, I was so busy eating that I almost forgot about the important matter! What about those little guys we rescued during the day? Have they all been settled?"

"Hey." Chen Nian pointed to the backyard.

"The forestry bureau and the rescue station are temporarily short of cages, and disinfection and isolation will take time, so they have temporarily placed them in the newly cleared isolation area in my backyard."

"I'll have to trouble you with taking care of things afterward, Manager Xia!"

"No problem~ I've got this covered!"

Xia Qiyue rolled up her sleeves, full of enthusiasm, and declared, "Bring it on!"
"How many were there again?"

"Eleven, I guess?" Chen Nian recalled for a moment: "Seven large civets, and two pairs of F3 generation desert cats."

"That guy not only extracts civet cat incense, he's also secretly trying to illegally breed and sell desert cats as pets. Seriously... he'll do anything for money!"

"Someone like that... Hmm? What's wrong with you?"

As they were talking, Chen Nian noticed that Xia Qiyue's movements had frozen, and asked in confusion.

Xia Qiyue had a long face.

Is it too late for me to resign now?

How could she possibly take care of so many animals?!

This is practically a mini zoo for rare felines!
Chen Nian naturally had no intention of exploiting Xia Qiyue.

But he suppressed a laugh and pretended to be serious, saying, "Who just said they'd give it all to her? I didn't hear wrong, did I? Hmm?"

Xia Qiyue's face turned red.

After a long pause, she pouted and protested, "A raise! This time, we absolutely have to get a raise!"

(End of this chapter)