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

Chapter 48 Taking the initiative to build the wall?
When profits reach 10%, some people get restless; when profits reach 50%, some people dare to take risks; when profits reach 100%, they dare to trample on all human laws; and when profits reach 300%, they are not even afraid of going to the gallows.

Haina Baichuan spent tens of thousands of yuan at the pet hospital, but it turned out that two kibbles of cat food were not enough.

The value of Xiaomi cat food has made some people envious.

The president of Starry Pet Company is one of them.

He watched all of Chen Nian's live stream replays almost overnight.

I was both amazed by the young anchor's professional knowledge and impressed by Chen Nian's sharp eye.

Even this veteran of the pet industry, who had been in the business for decades, secretly admired Chen Nian, recognizing her as a truly rare talent!

Unfortunately, he was too young.

He gently put down the report and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

The picture painted in the report—about the vast market and astonishing profits that 'hereditary' cat food might bring—was like a pebble thrown into the center of a lake, creating huge ripples in his mind!
I absolutely have to get my hands on the formula for this cat food!
Chen Nian held such a treasure in her hands.

It's like a child carrying gold in a bustling city; how could it not attract covetous eyes from all sides?

He is by no means the first, nor will he be the last.

Now, speed is everything.

"Hopefully the marketing department can act quickly."

The CEO of Starry Sky muttered to himself, his gaze fixed on the dazzling lights in the distance.

If Fanxing can seize this opportunity, perhaps she can break through the bottleneck and usher in a whole new world!

"What we still need to confirm is the relationship between Chen Nian and Hai Na Bai Chuan. If their relationship isn't deep..."

Ding--

The notification sound from his phone interrupted the CEO of Fanxing's beautiful vision of the future.

—The streamer you follow, 'Chen Nianjianmao', has released a new video. Click to watch now.

His heart tightened, and he immediately clicked on it.

In the video, Chen Nian sits at her familiar desk with a gentle and sincere smile, while the orange and white lucky cat's arm beside her keeps swaying.

Good afternoon, fellow cat lovers!

"Seeing everyone's concern and love for 'hereditary cat food' warms my heart, and I am especially grateful. However, I feel I need to explain something to everyone about the cat food."

He paused, his eyes serious.

"This cat food is extremely difficult to make!"

"The raw materials required are extremely rare and precious, which makes it impossible to mass-produce. Therefore, I have decided not to sell it to the public."

Chen Nian had already figured this out long ago.

Even with the dimensional cat food bags, 1kg of Mimi cat food per day wouldn't meet the needs of cat lovers, so he decided to simply stop selling them!
Upon hearing this, the CEO of Fanxing, who was in front of the screen, immediately frowned.

"but!"

Before he could react, Chen Nian in the video changed the subject and a bright smile appeared on her face.

"But listen up, fellow cat lovers!"

"I've always believed that good things should be shared with friends who truly love cats! So, in future live streams, I'll be adding a little surprise segment!"

"After the cat identification process is over, I will start a vote."

"The most popular cat of the day will be chosen by all cat lovers. The cat with the most votes will receive 10g of my exclusive cat food for free!"

"Although there aren't many, each one is prepared with care."

"We hope this little surprise will make our live stream more lively and give more adorable cats the opportunity to show off their charm!"

Chen Nian looked at the camera with expectant eyes.

"If any of you cat owners are interested in cat food, feel free to bring your feline companion to the live stream and request to join us!"

That's all~

The video ends.

The CEO of Fanxing slowly put down his phone. The burning hope that had been in his heart just now cooled down as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over it.

Not selling?

Just for delivery?
Or should it be done through a vote?
This young man cleverly defused all possibilities of a business acquisition in this way!
His plan to obtain samples of cat food, analyze their ingredients, and then replicate or improve them, suddenly became extremely difficult.

Not only him, but all pet sellers with the same idea are probably having a headache right now.

After a long while, the CEO of Fanxing rubbed the corner of his eyebrow.

Then he made a phone call to his subordinates.

"It's me. Prepare the best-looking, award-winning show cats from our breeding base, and arrange for people to use different accounts to apply for Chen Nian's live stream connection."

"There's only one goal: to get as many samples of that cat food as possible. Yes, and quickly."

A subordinate responded with a reply on the other end of the phone, then cautiously asked.

"Then there was the plan to contact Chen Nian to discuss the acquisition."

"Don't stop, keep in touch, and keep a humble attitude," the CEO of Fanxing said in a deep voice. He hadn't completely given up. "But don't rush things. The focus now is the live stream!"

"understand!"

Chen Nian's statement video was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, with an immediate effect.

The barrage of acquisition calls and messages fell silent almost instantly.

Inside the rented room, Xia Qiyue watched Chen Nian finish everything, her eyes sparkling with admiration: "Chen Nian, your move was absolutely brilliant!"

"It shuts up those merchants who want to force sales, and uses free cat food as bait to lure them to your live stream to increase your popularity! It also encourages real cat lovers and fans to interact more actively and vote enthusiastically! It's a win-win situation!"

"No, it's killing many birds with one arrow!"

She became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she could already see the crowds surging in the live stream room.

For true cat lovers, this is even better news!

Such amazing cat food, and the streamer is giving it away for free?
Although the quantity is small, the important thing is to participate and have a bit of luck!
This is so generous!
Countless pet owners clicked on the video, and after watching it, they excitedly picked up their own furry friends and hugged them.

"Sweetie, did you hear that? There's something delicious! Whether you can win it back depends on how hard you try!"

Meanwhile, those who were interested in cat food but hadn't yet followed Chen Nian started following her.

I was so afraid I'd miss the live stream!

As a result, Chen Nian's number of followers began to surge again!
Chen Nian and Xia Qiyue noticed the fluctuations in the backend data at the same time, watching helplessly as the number of followers exceeded 90,000!
Then came 92,000 and 93,000. The numbers seemed to be accelerating steadily toward the 100,000 mark.

Do you think we can break 100,000 today?

Chen Nian's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible tension and anticipation.

Xia Qiyue nodded vigorously, her voice resolute: "Based on my years of experience navigating the internet, there's absolutely no problem! With this momentum, it's a sure thing!"

"Really?"

"Is it really true?"

Before she could finish speaking, a soft "meow" rang out between the two of them.

Little Blue had somehow jumped onto the desk, its fluffy little head curiously squeezing in between two heads that were huddled together.

It tilted its head, its large, jewel-like eyes fixed intently on the constantly changing numbers on the screen, as if it could truly understand them.

The two of them rubbed their cheeks against Little Blue's soft, warm fur, which tickled them.

The tension from just now vanished instantly.

Chen Nian couldn't help but chuckle, and Xia Qiyue reached out and affectionately tapped Xiao Lan's pink nose: "You're indispensable everywhere!"

Little Blue rubbed its head against Xia Qiyue's fingers and let out a satisfied purr.

Watching this heartwarming scene, Chen Nian gently stroked the fur on Xiao Lan's back, her expression relaxed.

"Whether we reach 100,000 or not, we are moving forward."

"Just let things take their course!"

"Mmm!" Xia Qiyue replied with a smile, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the tip of Xiao Lan's ear, her gaze returning to the hopeful, fluctuating numbers on the screen.

The other side of the city.

As Hai Na Bai Chuan watched Chen Nian's gentle yet firm smile in the video, and the sly glint in her eyes when she announced 'only giving it away, not selling it,' a smile of appreciation crept onto his lips.

"That's an interesting move!"

"Use the rules to firmly grasp the initiative and leave those greedy merchants with no way to use their cleverness."

However, there was one thing that Haina Shirakawa couldn't understand.

"But isn't he worried that someone might take the cat food and have it tested?"

With current technology, the ingredients of cat food are not a secret. As long as the raw materials are known and the technical patent barriers are overcome, Chen Nian can be said to have no competitiveness at all compared with those big manufacturers in terms of supply chain, quality control, and consumer trust!
At that point, the value of Chen Nian's "family heirloom cat food" card will be greatly reduced.

However, Chen Nian doesn't seem worried about this at all?
Haina Shirakawa picked up the black tea beside him, took a sip, and gazed into the distance.

While it's hard to understand Chen Nian's confidence, it's undeniable that, given the current situation, her choice was the optimal solution, perfectly protecting herself while also adding vibrancy to the live stream.

He put down his teacup and pressed the call button on the table.

Almost immediately, the office door was gently pushed open, and a well-dressed middle-aged secretary stood respectfully in the doorway: "Mr. Bai, did you call me?"

"Let's put the copyright protection issue on hold for now and talk about it later."

"Also, tell those pet dealers that I'm behind Chen Nian, and tell them to keep their hands clean."

Hai Na Bai Chuan can't control normal business practices, but he has to control the underhanded tactics.

"Yes, Mr. Bai!" The secretary quickly left and gently closed the door behind her.

Hai Na Bai Chuan looked again at Chen Nian's smiling face frozen on the tablet, his finger unconsciously swiping across the screen.

This young man is getting more and more interesting.

(Meow meow meow?)
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　　More cat illustrations await you to unlock!
　　Even more wonderful encounters await you!
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(End of this chapter)