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

Chapter 55 Little Elsa~ I'm Back
"Please, Teacher Chen!"

On the other side of the screen, the female cat lover's eyes were filled with eager anticipation.

On the other side of the screen, Chen Nian remained silent for a full minute.

The air seemed to freeze, with only the soothing music flowing softly in the background of the live stream.

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If it's just about cat breed identification, health care, or even behavior correction, Chen Nian will answer without hesitation and with full confidence.

But at this moment, what stood before him was—

It is the deep, unfathomable emotional world of cats!

Chen Nian hesitated for the first time.

Some say cats are less loyal than dogs, and are 'treacherous ministers' who can't be tamed, as if cats are born aloof and emotionally detached.

Cats are not as smart as dogs.

This is also the perception of most people.

But Chen Nian knew all too well that this was the biggest misunderstanding!

Cats have a rich, delicate, and profound emotional world; they just express it in a more restrained and elegant way.

They will hide in a corner feeling wronged because they are neglected, they will lick their fur anxiously because of separation, and they will fall into deep sorrow because of the eternal parting of their loved ones!

Just like Elsa right now.

No one told it that Grandma wouldn't be coming back.

But it sensed the disappearance of that familiar warmth in the air.

Its increasingly silent figure, its lingering attachment to old things, are all silent cries from its little heart.

It may still be waiting.

Waiting for the owner who will gently call its name every day, carefully groom its fur, and gently hold it in their arms when it's sleepy, to push the door open and come in from outside.

When that familiar voice, tinged with laughter, rang out:

"Little Elsa~ I'm back, and I brought you little fish~"

emotion.

It is the most complex and uncontrollable force in the universe.

Chen Nian wasn't entirely confident that she could rekindle a heart dimmed by longing.

No one dares to make a guarantee.

But Chen Nian knew that she had to lend a helping hand!

Not only for the 'King of the Snowfield' that he sincerely admired, and the new 'guardian' who had taken on this heavy responsibility and was full of worries, but also for the love that the deceased old lady had poured out for Elsa throughout her life!
Elsa is in the prime of her life!
It deserves to continue to shine with the brilliance of life, living its feline life with elegance and composure.

What should we do?

Chen Nian's fingertips tapped lightly on the table unconsciously.

It makes a soft, rhythmic tapping sound.

His brain was working frantically, drawing upon his vast knowledge base of feline behavior.

At that moment, the entire live stream room held its breath.

The chat went silent. The female cat owner held her breath nervously, and even the kitten was quiet, as if waiting for a miracle.

Finally, the rhythmic tapping stopped.

Chen Nian looked up, his gaze softening yet firm, and he spoke.

"first."

"It is very important that we acknowledge and respect Elsa's grief."

Chen Nian paused for a moment, glancing at the comments to make sure everyone understood the core message.

"Cats have rich emotions, and they have a deep sense of loss when their loved ones leave them."

Elsa's depression, silence, attachment to old things, and even refusal to eat or play are not "illnesses." They are normal emotional reactions that need time to heal, so we cannot rush to "force" her to be happy immediately.

"Give Elsa time."

Chen Nian looked at her female cat friend: "Give yourself some time too."

"As Elsa's new family member, you need to gradually become her new and reliable emotional support with patience and love."

Love and time.

This was the first 'prescription' Chen Nian gave.

Elsa withered because of love, and only love could bring her back to life!

Under the focused gaze of the female cat lover, Chen Nian began to provide specific and professional operating instructions:

"Find a soft piece of clothing that Grandma used to wear and place it where Elsa is resting now, so that she can always smell the familiar and comforting scent."

"At the same time, slowly introduce your scent."

"Let Elsa, surrounded by familiar scents, slowly add your scent to her 'safe list' as well."

"You should know Elsa's schedule, right?"

“Hmm!” The female cat owner’s eyes showed reminiscence: “I often come to visit Elsa, and I know exactly when Grandma feeds her.”

Chen Nian nodded approvingly: "Very good."

"Then try to be quiet near Elsa during these times. Don't force interaction. You can read, work quietly, or just sit quietly and keep her company."

"Let Elsa get used to seeing you at this time and feeling your presence, and establish a new and stable routine of spending time together."

"Synchronization itself can bring a sense of security."

Re-establish a sense of security.

This was the second 'prescription' given by Chen Nian. "Good!"

The female cat owner took notes carefully.

Many viewers in the live chat were also taking notes.

After the female cat friend had processed what she was saying, Chen Nian continued.

"Next, when Elsa is relatively calm or when she approaches you on her own initiative, provide her with positive experiences that she used to enjoy and feel safe."

"Note that it should be a toy it used to like, not a new toy that you force it to have."

"For example, what kind of freeze-dried food did Elsa used to love? A gentle massage on a specific part of her body that she used to enjoy? What did Grandma used to call her by? Call her in the same gentle tone and manner that Grandma used to use, and give her the reward she liked."

The female cat friend was stunned after hearing Chen Nian's words.

What did Grandma call it before?
Those beautiful memories flashed through her mind.

Finally, the image freezes, and she calls out in the unique, loving, and doting tone of her grandmother's voice, which she remembers so fondly:

"Little Elsa~"

Hearing this call ingrained in her very being, Elsa, who had been staring motionless toward the door, instinctively raised her head and meowed at her female cat friend.

Miu~
Its call was equally gentle to the extreme.

It was as if he were greeting an acquaintance.

It's you!

You're back, aren't you!
Oh, so it wasn't you.

Elsa lowered her head again and looked towards the door.

However, it was this one glance that gave the female cat lover a glimpse of the possibility of Elsa getting back on her feet!
"Teacher Chen!"

She suppressed her excitement as she looked at Chen Nian, her voice trembling slightly.

Chen Nian smiled with satisfaction and encouragement: "Now it's time to reward it."

"Uh-huh!"

The female cat owner immediately reacted, and stretched out her finger, just like she had seen her grandmother do countless times before, and gently scratched the softest part below Elsa's full chin with just the right amount of pressure.

The miracle happened!
This time, Elsa not only raised her chin cooperatively, but also made a pleasant gurgling sound in her throat, like a small engine.

This made the female cat owner even more excited.

"I used to scratch it like this, and it never reacted!"

Chen Nian's smile deepened.

It seems I'm on the right track!

“Reconnect your presence, your voice, your touch with the wonderful experiences it has had in the past.”

"The key to Elsa's recovery from her pain is to let it get used to your presence and depend on you!"

His voice was powerful, clearly conveying the core prescription.

This scene not only made the female cat owner nod vigorously, her eyes filled with confidence, but also instantly broke the defenses of countless viewers in front of the screen:
My mom asked me why I was both crying and laughing in front of my phone.

"I burst into tears! Teacher Chen not only understands cats, but also understands the hearts of cats! He's amazing!"

"My heart stopped when Elsa looked up! She must miss her grandma so much!"

Some enthusiastic viewers also offered suggestions:
"Why can't we get another cat to keep Elsa company?"

Chen Nian caught this comment.

He gently shook his head and said, "I know many cat lovers might suggest 'get another cat to keep it company'."

"But it's not suitable now!"

"Elsa is in a period of deep grief, and her territorial instincts and social desires are at a low point. Introducing a new cat at this time will have a 99% chance of causing enormous stress, triggering territorial conflicts, and even making Elsa more withdrawn and fearful of new cats and people."

"Therefore, all of this can only be attempted when Elsa's emotions are more stable."

After explaining, Chen Nian looked at her female cat friend again.

Please don't worry too much about Elsa's current condition.

"Elsa possesses a strong resilience to life derived from the Siberian wilderness and an incredibly deep love for her grandmother. The sadness brought by this love is real, but this love itself is also the most powerful source of strength that supports her and leads her to reconnect with this world."

"Your love, understanding, and gentle guidance are the bridges that help it cross this river of sorrow."

"Don't expect immediate results; cats have their own rhythm for healing. Pay close attention to subtle changes in them, even if it's just a lingering gaze or them taking the initiative to come closer and lie down next to you—these are all positive signs."

He leaned forward slightly, his sincere encouragement flowing into people's hearts like a warm current:
"Remember, you are not alone in this effort."

"Elsa feels your love, and all the cat lovers in our live stream are cheering her on. Give Elsa time, and give yourselves confidence. The new story between you and Elsa has just begun to write its heartwarming first page."

"To be there for someone is the most enduring expression of love."

"The same applies to cats."

Chen Nian's final words were gentle yet incredibly firm, like a warm promise that resonated in everyone's hearts.

Meanwhile, in Chen Nian's heart, Xiao Mi's satisfied laughter echoed.

'We really chose the right person this time, meow~'

As it laughed, Chen Nian vaguely felt as if she were 'seeing' a cat sitting there again.

The cat had a broad smile on its face.

The cat's tail, adorned with a small emerald green bell, swayed gently behind it.

jingle--

jingle--

　Meow once you join the group! The first few long-time cat owners have become admins!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)