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

Chapter 271 Nao Nao, just spoil it!

"Teacher Chen, are you ready?"

The zookeeper and Nao Nao's keeper turned to look at Chen Nian, both of them with barely concealed tension and a hint of barely suppressed anticipation on their faces.

The same applies to Chen Nian.

After all, this was the first time he had witnessed snow leopards being kept together in cages.

One of them is Xue Aotian, whom he raised from childhood to the present!

This feeling is a bit like an elderly father sending his child to kindergarten for the first time; he hopes the child will integrate smoothly, but he can't help but worry.

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Seeing everyone looking at her, Chen Nian did not rush to respond, but instead looked at Xue Aotian in the activity area in front.

At this moment, Xue Aotian seemed to sense the special moment that was about to arrive.

The leopard became much more lively than usual.

It kept hopping around in front of the tightly closed barbed wire fence, its round body bouncing back and forth, looking exactly like a giant, electric, white plush rabbit.

On the other side, separated only by a net, the older Nao Nao appeared much calmer.

It lay quietly in front of the barbed wire fence, its weathered eyes gazing at the young upstart jumping around in front of it with an almost benevolent tenderness.

That look was like looking at a rough gem with unlimited potential!
Now it no longer finds Xue Aotian annoying.

Because this little guy is simply amazing.

When there's something delicious, it's truly something to share!

Every time Chen Nian fed Xue Aotian cat food, Xue Aotian would always try to share half of it with the old lady next door through the gaps in the wire mesh.

If you take a bite yourself, you must let your seniors have a bite too.

They are not possessive of their food at all!
The main idea is "one happiness, two enjoyments"!
Even the zookeeper, who was quite a character, exclaimed that he was very perceptive when he saw it.

"I've known Aotian for a long time!"

"This leopard's way of dealing with the world is simply self-taught; he has a limitless future!"

Chen Nian gave an awkward smile.

I didn't dare say that it was another leopard cat that taught Xue Aotian.

Dot is the real genius!

Xue Aotian followed behind it, and although he didn't learn anything else, he mastered the skill of 'using the nanny's things to do favors' perfectly.

When it comes to social skills, Xue Aotian is probably several levels better than its dad, Chen Nian.

Seeing that Xue Aotian had finally stopped jumping around and was tired, he lay down to rest against the barbed wire fence.

Seeing this, Nao Nao on the other side actually took the initiative to come over and, through the mesh, began to carefully lick and groom the hair on Xue Aotian's forehead.

Seeing this heartwarming scene of 'licking its fur through the net'.

Chen Nian's last bit of concern vanished.

He then nodded slightly to the park director.

The headmaster grinned: "Open the floodgates, unleash Aotian!"

Buzz—Zzzzz.
As the staff pressed the button, the heavy wire mesh gate separating Xue Aotian and Nao Nao's activity area emitted a slight motor whirring sound, and then slowly and smoothly slid open to one side.

The sudden movement startled the two snow leopards.

Fortunately, the sound wasn't loud.

After a brief moment of shock, the two snow leopards, one large and one small, watched in disbelief as the wall that had been blocking their way for so long actually moved away on its own!
Two furry heads, separated by an invisible wall, began their historic first unobstructed eye contact.

Xue Aotian: ? ? ? (Tilting his head, puzzled)
Nao Nao: ... (calm, observant)
What's going on?
Most afraid of the air suddenly quiet.

Looking out the window, the director, veterinarian Liu, Chen Nian, and all the staff couldn't help but hold their breath, their hearts pounding.

In the corner, the tranquilizer gunman in charge of emergency response already had his tools in hand.

If the two snow leopards show any signs of aggression or fighting, he will immediately take action: biabiabia! biabiabia! Chen Nian appears calm on the surface, but his hands are already in his pockets.

Nobody knows what he'll pull out of there next.

Fortunately, this suffocating silence did not last long.

After a half-minute-long non-static staring contest, Xue Aotian and Nao Nao seemed to finally confirm that the big guy opposite them was their good neighbor with whom they shared food and looked at each other across the internet every day.

The tense atmosphere quickly eased.

Xue Aotian was still young.

They are very curious and also quite daring.

It broke the silence first, tentatively extending a front paw and shuffling its head little by little towards the spot where the barbed wire had been.

The little creature looked both wary and curious.

Nao Nao on the other side remained motionless, simply watching quietly.

It was much older than Xue Aotian, had more experience, and was naturally more vigilant.

However, when it saw Xue Aotian confirm that the path ahead was indeed clear and began to get excited, its steps becoming lighter, Nao Nao finally reacted.

Instead of moving forward, it took a few small steps back and lowered its front half slightly.

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Upon seeing this, Chen Nian immediately became nervous, and the kindergarten director's heart was in his throat.

However, neither of them made any rash moves.

This is a typical feline posture of alertness and maintaining a safe distance, which is perfectly normal.

But the most important moment is yet to come!
Everyone stared intently at Xue Aotian's tentative steps as he continued to advance.

Whether a successful merger can be achieved depends on the other party's reaction when one party completely enters the other's traditional 'territory'.

The territorial instinct of felines is ingrained in their DNA.

Don't be fooled by the fact that some cats are usually lazy and lethargic. When someone enters their territory, they will not hesitate to strike hard!

That's right, we're talking about the evil golden shaded dog!

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As a top predator, the snow leopard naturally possesses a strong sense of territory.

So when Xue Aotian's claw, covered in black spots, finally landed firmly on the ground that originally belonged to Naonao's activity area, the tension of everyone observing from the window instantly reached its peak!
The air seemed to freeze!

But the tense atmosphere vanished like a punctured balloon in an instant.

"I knew it! There was definitely no problem!"

"Haha, it seems we were overthinking it. Nao Nao is very sensible and cares a lot for Ao Tian!"

Everyone laughed with relief.

After its territory was 'invaded,' Nao Nao showed no aggression. Instead, it continued its slightly crouched posture and lay down completely, even flicking its tail tip in a relaxed manner, as Xue Aotian walked slowly towards it with light and tentative steps.

One step, two steps
Finally, Xue Aotian arrived in front of Nao Nao.

Two snow leopards, one old and one young, simultaneously poked their heads forward.

The moist, cool tip of my nose touched the air gently.

The slightest friction was as if a solemn ceremony had been completed.

A historic meeting has been reached!

"666666!"

The live stream was flooded with gifts and "666".

(That's right~ it's me again! I've come to see who's not wearing long johns yet!)

(Be careful not to catch a cold during flu season!)

(End of this chapter)