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

Chapter 54 Three-haired bristle loop, chip lock
"First, the ears."

Chen Nian's voice has a unique narration quality.

Warm and clear.

He focused all the visual imagery on the cat itself, minimizing his own presence as if he didn't exist.

Upon hearing Chen Nian's words, the female cat friend very cooperatively moved the camera slowly.

The focus was on his own Sissen's ears.

The soft light gently outlined the distinctive short tuft of hair at the tip of its ear, the dark tips of which, like carefully embellished black jade, stood out against its thick, silvery-gray fur.

"Thank you."

Chen Nian smiled slightly and began to explain.

"See that? That tuft of short hair on the tip of its ear, doesn't it look like a lynx? That's called 'lynx hairy ears'."

"It is also one of the important bloodline characteristics of the Sissen."

The comments section is full of antics again.

"Host, what is a lynx?"

Chen Nian's lips twitched, feigning anger.

"Moderator, kick out anyone asking what a lynx is; they're obviously fake fans!"

He paused and continued.

"Next up is the Glacier Walk."

"That is, Xisen's hindrance."

The female cat owner was clearly an expert; without Chen Nian needing to say anything, she tacitly pulled the camera down slightly, capturing the cat's strong, powerful front legs and even longer, more elegant hind legs in the frame.

Chen Nian nodded to herself.

You're definitely an expert!
"Sisen's hind legs are 15% longer than their forelegs, which allows them to walk steadily and without leaving a trace in soft snow up to their knees, as if gliding lightly across a frozen river."

"That's why I call it—Glacier Walk."

"Remember, this is something you were born with!"

Chen Nian tapped the table again: "If any cat lovers are thinking of getting a Xisen, and you hear a cat dealer say that Xisen's Ice River Walk is something that was trained later, just go to their crotch!"

"puff--"

Hearing Chen Nian say this with a serious expression, not only did the comments section erupt in laughter, but even the female cat lovers on the other side of the screen couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle, their eyes full of admiration.

"Glacier Walk"

"What a brilliant name! It's both vivid and fitting!"

It would be extremely difficult to summarize Xisen so accurately without a true understanding of him.

"Then what about the 'three-hair tuft' and the 'chip lock'?" asked the female cat, Tomyo, in a curious comment, while simultaneously zooming in on the cat's magnificent neck fur.

That thick fur collar looks like a thick snow scarf, it looks so warm!
"The 'Sanmao Mane Circle' is easy to understand; it's self-explanatory."

Chen Nian opened her arms.

He drew a large circle in front of himself!
"Siberia is a place of extreme cold, and you can't survive without some real skills! So the Siberian forest cats evolved a three-layered fur system to keep warm."

"The outer layer is covered with protective fur, which is waterproof and dustproof; the middle layer is covered with fluffy fur, which is heat-insulating; and the innermost layer is covered with fine downy fur, which adheres closely to the skin to lock in the temperature."

"These three layers of fur together form their 'big scarf' that resembles a lion's mane."

"That's why I call it 'Three-haired bristle ring'."

"This is also the biggest advantage that allows the Xisen family to maintain their elegance even in extremely cold environments of -40°C!"

"I see."

The viewers in the live chat nodded in sudden realization.

Xia Qiyue, who was standing to the side, also seemed to be deep in thought.

She was still unfamiliar with the Sissen cat breed, and gave Chen Nian a thumbs-up to show that she had learned something new.

"Can survive at -40°C? That's amazing."

"I've learned something new again!"

"This cat looks so warm!"

Chen Nian continued, "As for the chip lock, that's related to the cat's pedigree."

"Those who have watched my live streams know that."

"Show-quality cats all need to have pedigree certification."

His gaze returned to the 'King of the Snowfield' on the screen, his tone filled with undisguised admiration.

"This female cat owner's Sisson is of perfect quality! Its size, bone structure, coat quality and pedigree are impeccable, and it is undoubtedly show-quality."

"And it's an extremely rare breeding cat!"

"Net worth, you know?"

Chen Nian stroked his chin and pondered for a moment: "More than a hundred, I think. I remember the highest transaction record for Xisen breeding cats was over two hundred thousand dollars."

hiss--!
This time, it was the audience's turn to gasp in shock.

"A young master?! A cat worth millions! That's way too expensive!"

"Two hundred thousand plus tens of thousands, and it's still Dao Le, wouldn't that be over two million?!"

"Holy shit, shit, shit!"

"I thought Xiaobai was the limit, but I didn't expect there were still experts!"

"I could never afford this cat in my entire life."

"A monthly salary of 2000, but I can virtually pet cats worth seven figures. My family and I don't understand! I'm so happy!"

"Note that the streamer is talking about breeding cats. Cats that can be purebred breeding cats are very expensive. Ordinary Sisson cats are definitely not that expensive!"

The longtime cat owners slapped their thighs and jumped up.

I wasn't surprised by the price; I was celebrating that I had made the right judgment.

"look!"

"What did I just say!"

"This cat is definitely very expensive! I'm not wrong!"

After the celebration, they all joined the ranks of those breathing in the cold air.

This cat is ridiculously expensive!

The comments section was filled with astonishment at the cat's price, especially after the owner confirmed it, which brought the atmosphere to a fever pitch. The female cat owner gently stroked the forest cat's back.

Slender fingers sink into the soft, fluffy fur, like the finest down.

"You actually figured out that Elsa was a stud cat?"

"so amazing!"

Her voice was filled with admiration, yet also confusion.

"But I still don't understand, how did you know I was from the Ice City Cat Society? Was it just because Elsa is a stud cat?"

"Yes, yes! Tell us!"

The doubts in the comments section were no less than those of the female cat lovers.

"It's very simple."

Chen Nian smiled faintly and held up three fingers.

"Currently, there are three institutions in China that are qualified to breed Siberian Forest Cats: Changchun Cold Region Cat Garden, Shenyang Xuesong Siberian Cat House, and Harbin Bingcheng Cat House."

"And the former Siberian Forest Cat champion at the CFA World Cat Show is from the Harbin Ice City Cat Club!"

"Am I right?"

"Elsa, the retired little world champion~"

This last sentence was clearly addressed to Elsa on the other side of the screen.

Chen Nian leaned forward slightly, her gaze gently falling on the extraordinary cat on the screen, as if she were talking to an old friend.

He knew Elsa.

Chen Nian was present when his opponent won the championship, and he witnessed the champion's 'coronation moment' firsthand.

That's why you can recognize Elsa at a glance.

He absolutely adores this Sissen!

As if to confirm his words, Elsa on the screen slightly raised her noble head and let out a low and unique cry with the air of the Siberian wilderness.

Aww—woof~
The voice was deep and powerful!
This is not the typical coquettishness of a cat; it's more like the languid response of a king.

—Hmm, you've got some good taste!

The efficiency of the bullet comments at this moment is astonishing:
"Found it! CFA official website record! This Sisson is indeed a former world champion! The photo is exactly the same!"

"The streamer is amazing! He even knows this!"

"I came here because of its reputation, but my knees are already shattered!"

The female cat lover on the other side of the screen was now completely convinced.

She looked at Chen Nian, the last trace of doubt in her eyes replaced by deep respect.

"Professor Chen's breadth of knowledge is truly a model for us to learn from!"

While the other party's accurate insight was astonishing, what shocked her even more was Chen Nian's unfathomable knowledge, which seemed to encompass everything in the cat world.

This doesn't look like a streamer at all!
He's clearly the ultimate hexagonal warrior in the world of cat science education!

The fact that a professional cat breeder would say this speaks volumes about Chen Nian's expertise.

"Oh no! It's Teacher Cheng!"

"Nian Ge's status in the cat world is still rising!"

"Keep it low-key~" Chen Nian smugly hummed to the viewers in the live chat.

When his gaze returned to the female cat friend on the other side of the screen, his slight smugness quickly subsided, and his eyes became gentle and focused, carrying a calming power.

"Now you can tell me."

Is Elsa having some kind of problem?

The appearance of such a rare cat, bearing the glory of a world champion, here is not simply a matter of wanting to 'show off' the cat.

I've been watching cats for too long.

Chen Nian has also gained a greater insight into people's emotions.

He could sense the cautious hesitation in Elsa's mistress's eyes, as if she were holding a fragile treasure, unsure whether she should speak up.

Since it concerned Elsa, Chen Nian chose to take the initiative to step forward.

He gently extended an olive branch of inquiry.

Sure enough, when Chen Nian brought it up, the woman on the other end of the screen seemed to have a light slack off and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

She gave Chen Nian a faint smile that was a mixture of gratitude and exhaustion.

Then, she lowered her eyes slightly, her gaze returning to the huge, warm, silver-gray figure in her arms.

She reached out her fingers and gently stroked Elsa's broad, full forehead.

Every move she made was overflowing with affection and doting.

But gradually, an undisguised sadness appeared in those beautiful black eyes.

"actually."

"I am not Elsa's true master."

"Elsa's master is my grandmother."

She paused, as if needing to gather her courage: "But Grandma...she passed away peacefully last month. Before she left, she solemnly entrusted Elsa to me, repeatedly telling me to take good care of her."

"He specifically told me not to tell Elsa that she was no longer alive."

Her fingertips stopped at the tip of Elsa's ear.

“But I can sense that Elsa already knows.”

"Ever since her grandmother passed away, Elsa's spirits have been declining day by day."

"It no longer enjoys patrolling its 'territory' on the spacious cat tree as much as before, and it has lost interest in its favorite toys. Even its meows have become much lower and deeper. It often just lies quietly next to the rocking chair where Grandma used to sit, and it will stay there all day."

She looked up, a glint in her eyes.

"So, I'm really worried!"

"Teacher Chen, I know you know a lot about cats, more than many people. Do you have any way to help Elsa and help her get back on her feet?"

(Beautiful on its own in the snow!)

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