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

Chapter 279 Another "Good Guy" Card
So you were worried about funding?

Chen Nian was taken aback at first, then realized why the zookeeper and the director's expressions had changed so quickly, like they were on a roller coaster.

Nishino is really poor!

Every penny here is so precious that they'd rather stretch it in half to spend.

Almost all the funds were invested in improving the well-being of the cats, leopards, and tigers in the park.

Improve habitats, provide the best medical care, and carefully prepare diets.

In addition, it is necessary to deal with the occasional emergency rescue incidents of wild animals on the plateau of the province, as well as various long-term research projects on the ecology and behavior of plateau animals.

Each one is a money-devouring beast.

Funding has been severely insufficient for many years, and every penny has to be used to its fullest potential.

Even so, it has been operating at a loss for many years.

In such a tight budget, where would one find the extra budget to buy the obviously expensive 'hereditary cat food'?

However, Chen Nian laughed.

He had already discussed this with Xiaomi on the way here.

Chen Nian plopped down in the chair opposite the head of the park, waving her hand with a smile and saying, "Don't worry, head of the park, the cat food isn't that expensive."

First and foremost, the most crucial issue is the supply.

This is fixed.

Even if Nishino could afford it, Chen Nian probably couldn't afford that much.

Secondly, there's the price.

If the price is set too high, Nishino can't afford it, and cooperation is out of the question; if it's set too low, it won't be of much significance to him, and it won't reflect the true value of the cat food.

Therefore, Chen Nian and Xiaomi finally reached a consensus.

The decision was made to adopt a cooperation approach that is more in line with the current situation.

"Director, what do you think of this?"

The office was brightly lit.

Chen Nian and the kindergarten director had a very pleasant conversation, and the atmosphere was warm and lively.

The moon outside the window had unknowingly climbed high in the sky, its cool light shining on the windowsill and illuminating the two figures inside who were having a heated discussion about animal welfare.

Until the moon was high in the sky.

Chen Niancai left the office under the enthusiastic escort of the kindergarten director.

Clearly, both sides were very satisfied with the outcome of the conversation.

"Alright, Principal, there's really no need to see me off. You should get some rest too; you'll be busy tomorrow morning."

"Okay, Teacher Chen, take care!"

Even after Chen Nian's figure disappeared around the corner of the corridor, the principal remained standing at the office door, not returning immediately.

His lips curled up uncontrollably.

A genuine smile, filled with emotion and immense satisfaction, graced his face as he gazed at the empty corridor, lost in thought.

Just then, a figure appeared.

"The head of the kindergarten?"

The person who came was none other than Nao Nao's zookeeper.

She knew that Chen Nian was coming tonight to discuss a cat food collaboration with the zoo director, and she had been thinking about it. As soon as Chen Nian left, she couldn't wait to come and find out the results.

The young woman asked cautiously, "Do we have enough money?"

Judging from the principal's expression, the cooperation should have been reached.

The young woman was worried that the zookeeper might cut corners on other expenses for the felines in order to fund the cat food. Unexpectedly, the zookeeper slowly turned his head, a complex and indescribable expression on his face, shook his head, and said something that left the young woman instantly stunned.

"Teacher Chen didn't ask for any money at all."

"What?!" The zookeeper was stunned. His expression was exactly the same as the zoo director's when he first heard the words, filled with disbelief.

"Such precious snacks, Teacher Chen really didn't ask for money?"

"Correct!"

The headmaster nodded emphatically, his gaze returning to the direction where Chen Nian had disappeared, his eyes filled with admiration and gratitude: "Teacher Chen has promised, on a personal sponsorship basis, to donate 40 kilograms of cat food to our park every month for free."

40 jin (20 catties) doesn't sound like much.

But it depends on what you're comparing it to.

The cat food Chen Nian's cat food has shown to be almost fatally attractive to felines, with its extremely high nutrient density and an exquisite taste that even humans crave. Even the most expensive and top-of-the-line imported cat food on the market cannot compare to it!

This cat food, even if it's just a tiny pellet.

Even when crushed into powder, its rich aroma and flavor remain undiminished.

Sprinkling it evenly over their regular food is enough to make even the pickiest eaters, or those felines with poor appetites due to injury or illness, lick their food bowls clean.

This is especially true for feline patients who have just been admitted, are in the recovery period, and have a poor appetite.

This is simply the best and most irreplaceable appetizer!
Not to mention its portability, it can be carried along during wilderness rescues!

"Besides, Teacher Chen's cat food isn't just about treats!"

The headmaster's gaze deepened.

"You saw firsthand how appealing his cat food was to felines that day."

"If we encounter situations like 'Ling Bufu' before, where its high level of vigilance and difficulty in approach make rescue difficult, perhaps we won't need to risk using coercive measures that could cause secondary harm to it."

"Just a few kibbles of cat food might be enough to attract its attention, lower its guard, and allow us to get close enough to carry out the rescue!"

"Furthermore, this cat food can also play an unexpected role in breaking the ice when improving the relationship between keepers and new felines that are sensitive and difficult to trust."

In short, the cat food provided by Chen Nian has a significance and value that far exceeds the scope of ordinary food.

It's more like a strategic resource.

A tool that can be incredibly effective at crucial moments.

The key lies in how people use it skillfully.

After listening to the zookeeper's analysis, the female zookeeper finally understood. She instinctively covered her mouth, her eyes filled with shock: "Then, then the actual value of this cat food is much higher than we imagined?!"

"If Teacher Chen doesn't want money, then why is he doing this?"

"Are you trying to kidnap a snow leopard?"

Recalling Chen Nian's gentle and sincere smile when she talked about this matter in the office, the principal felt an indescribable admiration.

He said softly, "He didn't want anything."

"They just told me that they hope Nishino can stay the way it is now, always uphold the philosophy of 'everything for animals,' and move forward steadfastly."

"That's enough."

"."

The zookeeper opened her mouth, as if to say something.

But he found that his throat was blocked by something, and in the end he couldn't make a sound.

A warm current, accompanied by a deeper respect and a feeling of "I am not alone" welled up from the bottom of her heart and instantly filled her chest.

"Teacher Chen is such a good person!"

(Don't mind me being cute while no one's around, okay?)

(End of this chapter)