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

Chapter 240 So many snow leopard cubs!

"You mean you want me to help you finish this paper?"

Chen Nian naturally had no objection to this.

After all, this old man was a senior he greatly respected, and the research direction itself was extremely valuable.

He was about to readily agree when he saw Professor Tang Rong smile and shake his head.

He corrected her gently but with unusual firmness:
"No, no, no, Teacher Chen, you've misunderstood." He leaned forward slightly, looking intently at Chen Nian.

"It's not you helping me, it's me helping you!"

"I'll help you complete your own paper, and you'll be the first author."

"do you understand?"

Tang Rong emphasized this point.

"Even if it is eventually completed, all the honors and achievements belong to you, Chen Nian."

“But…” Chen Nian was even more confused, her brows furrowing slightly.

"This research direction, this bold hypothesis, wasn't it something you proposed many years ago? I only did some practical verification."

Tang Rong understood what Chen Nian was saying.

He showed no sign of taking credit; instead, he exuded the purity and rigor of a true scientist.

He said earnestly, "On the path of science, it is important to propose a brilliant hypothesis, but the key to driving progress is how to turn that hypothesis into a verifiable and reproducible reality."

"I have ideas, but I can't do what you do—touch, feel, and establish such a profound connection with these amazing creatures—nor can I do what you do—to transform theory into such effective practice."

“I can’t do that.”

"But you can!"

"You possess this unique talent and ability!"

"So, this time, let me assist you in completing this paper."

These words were clearly transmitted to the Snow Leopard Research Institute through the live broadcast.

This caused a huge uproar among all the staff!

Why would you have an internationally renowned academic luminary 'assist' a young person who doesn't even have a formal academic background?
This was almost unimaginable to them!

Only Xiao Li knew the teacher's true purpose.

Looking at the teacher's pale face in the live broadcast room, his respect for her surged like a mighty river!
Although Xia Qiyue didn't know much about the rules of academia, she was still stunned: "Is this why you risked altitude sickness to come here?"

Chen Nian was also stunned.

He never expected Professor Tang Rong to make such a decision; it was incredibly significant!
Professor Tang smiled and shook his head, not denying it.

"Actually, I also had my own selfish reasons for doing this."

He frankly stated with far-sighted vision: "If this paper is ultimately recognized and confirmed by the international academic community, then for a long time to come, our country will be in a leading or even guiding position in the field of international snow leopard research, and even in the entire interdisciplinary field of feline behavior and rehabilitation medicine."

"Only then can we attract more top attention and resources from around the world to the cause of snow leopard conservation."

As he spoke, Professor Tang took two deep breaths, and then sighed deeply.

"Currently, it's not just our country's snow leopard population that's facing problems like habitat fragmentation; the global snow leopard population is showing a worrying downward trend due to global warming and the snow line constantly rising."

At this point, his gaze returned to Chen Nian, becoming gentle and filled with gratitude:

"So, when I learned at the research institute that you were far away in the wild, single-handedly helping 'Sherry' successfully overcome a difficult labor crisis and deliver four healthy snow leopard cubs, do you know how excited and happy I was? Those were not just four new lives, they were the flame of hope for the entire species!"

Chen Nian nodded knowingly.

He had some doubts before, as to why Professor Tang Rong would go to such lengths to support him, an 'outsider,' in obtaining custody of Xue Aotian.

Now he understands.

The birth of Xue Aotian, a super individual, has also given the snow leopard population a new possibility.

“I understand, Professor Tang.”

Chen Nian took a deep breath and stopped refusing.

He nodded solemnly and promised, "Don't worry, I will do my best to complete this paper with you!"

"Okay." Professor Tang smiled with satisfaction.

He didn't misjudge him.

Xia Qiyue had some understanding of the research process, and she thought of a key question: "Professor Tang, if we want to complete such a convincing paper, wouldn't we need a large number of samples and data for verification?"

"Based solely on Xue Aotian's case."

"Even if the results are remarkable, it would probably be difficult to completely convince those demanding international reviewers, wouldn't it?"

Chen Nian also realized this.

"The core argument of your paper should be about the extent to which long-term, specific patterns of massage and soothing affect the physical condition, psychological state, and even potential gene expression of felines in their rapid growth period, right?"

"However, I don't have that many juvenile felines here."

Both Dian Dian and Xiao Hui Hui are adult felines and cannot be used as subjects of argumentation.

Tang Rong, however, seemed to have already made up his mind.

He grinned, signaling the two to relax: "Don't worry, I'll handle this."

"Your quarantine area should be all empty, right?"

"Hmm." Chen Nian didn't understand why the professor was asking this, but he nodded nonetheless. Since Lily left, his isolation room had been empty.

"That's no problem!"

Tang Rong smiled with satisfaction.

He didn't explain much afterward, but with Chen Nian's help, he finally got to get close to Xue Aotian.

Almost immediately, Tang Rong touched Xue Aotian all over.

He clearly knows about massage.

The technique was professional and swift.

After touching it, he exclaimed in admiration, "This body is simply perfect!"

"I've studied snow leopards for decades and observed countless individuals, and I've never seen a little guy of the same age who is more robust and well-proportioned than Xue Aotian! This is simply a masterpiece of nature!"

Xue Aotian was then groped and touched all over by this strange old man.

The entire leopard froze!
The expression on his face changed from curiosity to bewilderment, and finally to utter despair.

It's dirty!
Need comfort!
Chen Nian kept a straight face and refused to hug it, saying it was too heavy.

In a fit of anger, feeling abandoned by the whole world, Xue Aotian turned around and rushed into the still snowy courtyard, found a corner and started digging a hole in a huff!

It didn't care how difficult it was to dig after the ground was frozen solid from being soaked in snowmelt.

Filled with resentment and brute force, he dug a large hole in the ground, with dirt and snow flying everywhere!
However, its venting behavior did not elicit any comforting words from the dad.

Professor Tang Rong, who witnessed this scene, was once again astonished!

"Ouch!"

The old professor seemed to have discovered a new continent.

Its eyes lit up, and it immediately moved closer, catching Xue Aotian as it tried to escape. It carefully observed and stroked Xue Aotian's claws and exposed teeth, all the while muttering various professional data.

Xue Aotian: It's all over, it ...!

It's dirty inside too!
This person wasn't a good person after all!

He's a bad guy!
He's a bad guy!

That very night, this scoundrel slept in the room next to Chen Nian's.

Although the old professor came alone, he brought exceptionally complete equipment, clearly indicating that he had traveled extensively in his youth.

Chen Nian was still thinking about it before going to sleep.

What did Professor Tang mean by saying "just wait" during the day?

The macro framework of the paper has been initially established during the afternoon's discussion.

The rest is to fill in the detailed data like bricks, making it full, solid, and impeccable.

But where can we find 'growing felines' now?
Finding a regular cat definitely won't work; even if you succeed, people will criticize it. But if you find a rare feline...
That's going to be really difficult!

Chen Nian fell into a deep sleep, filled with doubts.

However, the next morning, Chen Nian understood what Tang Rong meant by "just wait."

Chi-

A clear sound of car brakes rang out outside the courtyard gate.

It broke the tranquility of the snowy morning.

Inside the courtyard, Chen Nian and Professor Tang had just finished massaging and recording Xue Aotian when the sound of brakes came from outside the gate.

"what sound?"

Chen Nian looked at it with a puzzled expression.

Tang Rong, standing beside him, glanced calmly at the old-fashioned watch on his wrist: "It's about time."

"What do you mean, 'about the same'?" Chen Nian didn't react for a moment.

Professor Tang Rong turned his head, looked at him, and gave him a meaningful smile: "The 'cat' you wanted has arrived."

"what?!"

Before Chen Nian could fully understand the meaning of the sentence, he suddenly realized that the cat bracelet on his right hand had suddenly started to vibrate violently!
The tremors were more intense than ever before!
Even the little cat on the top of the head, who was dozing off, seemed to sense something and suddenly raised its head.

For the first time, a hint of surprise appeared in her emerald green eyes.

Soon, Xia Qiyue, who had run in from outside, gave Chen Nian a definite answer, panting.

Her face was filled with disbelief, shock, and excitement; she even stammered as she spoke.

"Chen, Chen Nian!! Come quick!"

"So many snow leopard cubs!!!"

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Nian turned her head sharply and looked in shock at Professor Tang Rong, who remained calm and composed, as if he had just received an ordinary package.

Is this... this is the power of the 'Father of the Snow Leopard'?!

(Happy National Day, my fellow cat lovers! Where are you going to have fun? Bring your cats along!)

(End of this chapter)