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

Chapter 235 The Pallas's Cat That Accidentally Ate Garbage

In autumn, Xinlong County is like an overturned palette, displaying a charm that is completely different from the lush greenery of summer, yet equally captivating.

The mountains are like a magnificent golden oil painting, and the sky is a vast and pure blue.

This picturesque scenery has attracted a large number of tourists during this season, making it the busiest tourism peak in Xinlong County's history!
Chen Nian's influence played a significant role in this.

Many people harbor a romantic expectation, hoping to have an unexpected encounter with a mysterious wild 'national protected' feline, just like Chen Nian in the video, at some corner.

This has caused considerable hardship for various departments in Xinlong County.

The tourism bureau greeted visitors from all directions with smiles.

The forestry bureau and conservation station are on high alert, needing to ensure the safety of tourists while preventing excessive disturbance to wild animals.

I'm so busy I'm completely overwhelmed, but it's a bittersweet experience.

Chen Nian, the one who started this whole mess, is now out having some fresh air with the kids again.

It was still the same quiet stream as last time.

Chen Nian lay comfortably on a portable recliner, with a clear, babbling brook beside her. A fishing rod was fixed to the bank, and the fishing line remained motionless in the breeze.

In the distance, Xue Aotian, Diandian, and Xiao Huihui were chasing and playing on the meadow.

The swirling grass clippings danced in the sunlight.

One of the twigs was even mischievously hanging on Xue Aotian's nose, causing it to sneeze loudly.

Aqiu!

Under the powerful recoil, Xue Aotian landed on his butt and rolled backward to dissipate the force.

"Don't go too far!"

Chen Nian shouted.

He then covered his face with a wide-brimmed straw hat, shielding himself from the somewhat dazzling autumn sun, exuding a lazy and comfortable vibe.

"Little Mimi, please watch over them for me."

'No problem, meow~'

The little cat nestled beside Chen Nian's face wagged its tail, looking somewhat eager.

After confirming that she wouldn't be able to fish for a while, Chen Nian looked at the live stream room next to her.

The live stream was very popular.

Many viewers are asking the same question:
"Teacher Chen, we're planning a trip to Xinlong County. Is there anything we should be particularly careful about?"

"Of course there are things to be careful about!"

Chen Nian pointed to the sun in the sky: "Take care to keep warm!"

"Don't think that just because it's only autumn and people in the city are still wearing light clothing, this place is located on a plateau, and many high-altitude areas have already had several snowfalls! It's very easy to catch a cold here, so be sure to bring warm clothes if you're coming!"

Chen Nian learned about the snowfall a few days ago when she spoke with Lin Qidong, who was traveling.

It is said that the snow line is constantly moving down!

Rain and snow have become more and more frequent lately.

"I wonder when it will snow for the first time here," Chen Nian said, looking up at the clear blue sky.

The sky was cloudless, with no sign of snow.

"Aotian has never seen snow before, it will be very interesting when it does."

Chen Nian couldn't help but smile as she thought of something happy.

wow-

Just as I was laughing, the fishing float suddenly sank!
"The fish's on the plate?!"

Chen Nian's body reacted much faster than her mind!
With a sudden burst of strength in his arm, he jerked the rod upwards!

There was a crash!
A long, silvery thing that shimmered in the sunlight burst out of the water!

"bingo!"

Chen Nian was overjoyed.

However, before his smile could fully bloom, he saw the true nature of the 'spoils'—

A wet white plastic bag!

"Damn it! Who's so inconsiderate! Throwing plastic bags into the river!"

Chen Nian's overwhelming excitement turned into silence.

With a dark expression, he took the plastic bag off the fishing hook and glanced at it.

"'Snacks are silent'?"

"It's obviously brought by a tourist!"

He carefully folded the garbage bag, put it into the garbage bag he carried with him, and then, while re-baiting, said to the live stream audience in an even more solemn tone:

"Hey cat lovers, that plastic bag just now served as a reminder!"

"When traveling, there's another very important point: never litter!"

"Especially when you are in the wild, be sure to take your trash with you, such as packaging bags and water bottles, and dispose of it properly!"

One cat lover asked recklessly, "Is it because you're afraid the garbage bag will get fished up?"

"Be bold!"

Chen Nian slammed her hand on the armrest of the recliner in a fit of 'embarrassment and anger'.

"Quick, someone! Seal this person off!"

Xia Qiyue, who was editing a video in the courtyard, raised her small hand.

The user ID 'Quiet Audience' has been banned.

Chen Nian immediately looked relieved, and then he explained, "Littering, especially throwing trash into the river, is the worst thing you can do!"

"It's not because I'm afraid of being caught, but because water is the source of all life." "Throwing trash into water sources not only harms the environment, but also the animals that depend on it for survival!"

"Many people may not know this."

His tone was heavy with sorrow: "Just these past two days, due to the increase in tourists, a lot of trash has been left in the wild. As a result, a Pallas's rabbit accidentally swallowed a piece of cotton thread, which directly caused a digestive tract obstruction. If it hadn't been discovered in time, it probably would be dead! It's currently being treated at the rescue center..."

Chen Nian took a deep breath.

My gaze swept over the beautiful valley in front of me and the little creatures playing in the distance.

He then clasped his hands together and earnestly pleaded, "I hope everyone can come clean and leave clean."

Tragedies like this have been happening all along.

Human activities not only shrink the living space of wild animals, but sometimes, even a little bit of trash left by humans, whether unintentionally or intentionally, can become a trap that kills life.

Chen Nian has emphasized this point many times in the live broadcast.

It was also a special request from the Xinlong County government that they hoped he could convey this message to more tourists.

Environmental protection remains the number one challenge facing all natural scenic areas!

Upon hearing about the Pallas's cat's plight, cat lovers quickly put away their joking attitude, and the live chat was flooded with various assurances.

"Don't worry, Teacher Chen, we will definitely take good care of ourselves and our colleagues!"

"Support! Leave-free tourism starts with me!"

Chen Nian nodded with satisfaction.

"I trust everyone; the quality of us cat lovers has always been top-notch!"

However, before he could finish speaking, the fishing float in the water bounced noticeably once again!
Moreover, this time the movements were even more rapid and powerful!
Chen Nian immediately perked up.

"Now it must be a fish!"

"Come out, Magikarp!" He pulled the fishing rod upwards with all his might, but it didn't even lift up on the first try!
"Wow!! It feels really heavy, fellow cat lovers! It's definitely a big one!"

Chen Nian stood up excitedly and started tug-of-war with the big guy in the river.

On the other side, the three little ones who were chasing and playing were also attracted by the commotion and ran back. They obediently squatted down beside Chen Nian's legs, tilting their fluffy little heads up and watching Chen Nian fight with the 'mysterious giant' underwater.

Xue Aotian jumped up and down excitedly.

They let out cheering noises like "Awoo Awoo".

With the cheers and encouragement from the audience, Chen Nian pulled even harder!

The viewers in the live stream also became nervous upon seeing this situation:
"Oh no! Has he really hooked a big fish?"

"Teacher Chen's image has been ruined!"

"I hereby formally announce your expulsion from the Air Force!"

Chen Nian had no time to pay attention to the comments. After sensing that the fish's struggle seemed to have weakened, he focused his energy in his dantian, generated power from his feet, and used all his strength to lift it upwards!
"Come out you!"

Wow!
A huge splash of water rose up, reflecting a dazzling silver light in the sunlight.

Seeing that the foster father had finally succeeded, Xue Aotian jumped around excitedly, howling and cheering to celebrate.

However, it was completely unaware that its foster father had already turned to stone.

The entire style of the character has turned gray and white.

After a moment of silence, the live stream chat exploded with comments:
"Ha ha ha ha!!"

"My God! It's another plastic bag? And such a huge one at that?"

What was hanging on the fishing hook was not the big fish I had expected, but several colorful plastic bags tangled together, filled with river water, heavy and sturdy, no wonder it felt so 'solid'!
"I thought it was a big one from Kamijou, but it turned out to be a huge one!"

"Is this the legendary fishing master who never goes home empty-handed?!"

"So, a fisherman can catch anything but fish, right?"

"Teacher Chen has gone to great lengths to maintain his public image!"

Those cat lovers who almost thought Chen Nianzhen was going to 'retire' are now completely relieved, and the barrage is filled with a joyful atmosphere.

However, amidst the laughter and joy, some observant cat owners noticed a problem.

"Wait a minute, isn't the plastic bag we caught this time the same one as that 'Silent Snack' from before?"

"So many identical plastic bags. It can't be a coincidence, can it?"

"These tourists have no manners at all! How could they throw so much trash into the river?"

Chen Nian was also getting a little angry at this point.

One or two might have been blown in by the wind by accident.

But such a large lump of garbage, with obvious signs of being tied up, can only mean that someone did it on purpose!
He realized the situation might be more serious than he had imagined.

Without saying a word, Chen Nian put away her fishing rod, carefully collected her 'catch', bent down to put on her rain boots, and walked towards the center of the river.

The snowmelt in autumn is icy cold!
Even through the thick rubber rain boots, the chill was clearly transmitted, making Chen Nian shiver involuntarily.

He hadn't walked far when his gaze fell on the riverbed where he had just fished out the trash, and his pupils suddenly contracted!

The once clear riverbed, which should have been covered with smooth pebbles, was now scattered and deposited with a large amount of all kinds of garbage!
Food packaging bags, mineral water bottles, and discarded fishing net lines.
When Chen Nian looked up and gazed upstream against the current, her heart sank to the bottom.

The further upstream you go, the more garbage you find at the bottom of the river!

In some places, small-scale accumulations have even occurred!
It is clear that someone dumped a large amount of garbage directly into the river from somewhere upstream, and then it was washed away by the water flow and scattered throughout the entire river channel.

This scene made Chen Nian's face turn completely somber.

"If I remember correctly," he said, gazing upstream, his voice low.

"The entire upper reaches of this river are within a core nature reserve, where entry by outside tourists is strictly prohibited."

(I've heard that staring into the eyes of wild beasts every day can make you mentally stronger!)

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