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

Chapter 58 A Thousand Years of Elegance
"Wow~ Teacher Chen is livestreaming with her cat today?"

As soon as the live stream signal was connected, sharp-eyed viewers immediately spotted the lazy blue-gray ball of fur in Chen Nian's arms.

The screen was instantly flooded with jokes and expressions of surprise.

It's worth noting that Chen Nian, a professional cat-loving livestreamer, had previously kept his cat ownership a closely guarded secret. This was the first time a cat had openly snuggled in his lap during a livestream!
Veteran cat lovers marveled, as if they had discovered a new continent.

Chen Nian helplessly spread one hand: "Sigh, there's nothing I can do, my family's inherited cat-petting techniques are just too good, I can't get rid of them no matter what!"

As he spoke, he gently moved his long, slender fingers.

Meow—!

A melodious, soul-stirring cat's cry instantly pierced through the microphone!

Little Blue felt a jolt of comfort throughout its body, like a blue caterpillar struck by an electric current, wriggling unceremoniously in Chen Nian's arms. Its little paws opened and closed unconsciously, and the tip of its tail trembled rapidly. Even through the screen, one could feel the exhilarating sensation that shot straight to the top of its head.

Xiao Lan was thrilled, but the comments section exploded:

"Holy crap! Kato Nyanko-sensei!"

"How did you do that??"

"Teacher Chen, please confess! Did you find the hidden switch on the cat?!"

"Report! Report! The streamer drugged the cat!"

The comments section revealed that watching Chen Nian's live stream is like discovering a treasure trove; every time you find something new, it's the 'family heirloom cat food,' and this time it's the 'family heirloom technique'!
A gentle press can make a cat this comfortable?
It’s so outrageous!
What exactly did Chen Nian's ancestors do?
Many viewers in the live chat even expressed their desire to become his apprentices on the spot.

If I learned that, wouldn't my silly dog ​​cling to me like glue?
"Tell me! Can't I just send gifts instead?!"

"Please, Teacher Chen, teach a class. Please, my silly boy is just one lesson away from being born."

"Teach me! Please!"

Faced with the overwhelming thirst for knowledge, Chen Nian smiled slightly.

Activate 'Versailles' mode directly.

"Hey, it's not that hard."

He held Little Blue in his arms, leaning back leisurely in his chair, and said casually, "The key is to know your cat's temperament and physical structure inside and out."

"Of course, this process may require a little bit of 'ancestral techniques' as a small assistance."

Then, Chen Nian imitated Stephen Chow's expression in "Kung Fu Hustle".

With arms crossed, chin slightly raised, and an eyebrow raised at the camera, he asked:

"What? You want to learn?"

The barrage of comments was immediately flooded with '11111'.

Even Xia Qiyue on the other side nodded frantically, her thirst for knowledge was strong.

Seeing this, Chen Nian couldn't hold back any longer and grinned widely: "Alright! Considering how humble and eager you are to learn—"

"I'll teach you!"

He patted his chest, exclaiming with pride, "Once you learn this ancestral technique, I guarantee any cat will turn into a limp morsel in your hands! Moreover, this proper cat-petting massage not only strengthens your bond but also helps your feline overlords relax their muscles and bones—it has many benefits!"

Chen Nian has not forgotten her original intention.

When there are good things, we naturally think of our fellow cat lovers.

After thinking for a moment, he smiled at the camera and said, "Okay, I'll make a video about it in a couple of days! I'll teach everyone how to pet cats scientifically and unlock the 'happiness code' of your feline overlord!"

The barrage instantly boiled:

"Teacher Chen! yyds!"

"I knew you'd spoil your fans the most, Nian-ge! I'll love you forever!"

"The reclining chairs are all set up, just waiting for class to start!"

Chen Nian waved with a smile: "There's nothing I can do, you're all my fans, if I don't spoil you, who will!"

After he finished speaking, he helped Xiao Lan lie down in a more comfortable position, then picked up the cat tablet and started today's official live stream.

"Today, we won't talk about varieties or maintenance."

Chen Nian opened her tablet and pulled up the viewer comment data: "Let's talk about a topic that everyone has been asking for the most and discussing the most lately—"

"Elegant ancient names for cats!"

"Our ancestors really loved cats! The names they gave them are so poetic!"

"Come on, fellow cat lovers, look at the small screen!"

With a light tap of Chen Nian's finger, the cat tablet lit up, and a pure white cat, without a single blemish, gracefully appeared on the screen.

The loaded action modules give it a lively and dynamic feel.

Chen Nian stepped back from the spotlight, and her unique, warm, and magnetic voice narrated slowly:
"This pure white cat, as flawless as if piled up with the first snow, was given a poetic and picturesque name by the ancients—'Jade Flying Silk in the Sky'!"

The moment the words fell, the white cat on the screen seemed to be lifted up by an invisible wind, and leaped up lightly!

Its lithe figure drew a beautiful silver arc in the air, like a ribbon fluttering under the moonlight, or a jade ruler falling from the heavens!
A jade ribbon soars through the sky!
This moment has provided the most vivid and perfect interpretation!
This also allowed the audience to directly experience the art of naming from our ancestors, and they all exclaimed in admiration.

"You have to look to your ancestors when naming your child! This imagery is absolutely stunning!"

"So, the Jade Sky Flying Silk Technique isn't a name, but a visual image!"

"I've loved the imagery in classical Chinese poems since I was a child, like Lao Wang's 'A lone plume of smoke rises straight from the desert, the setting sun hangs round over the long river.' I never imagined I could experience that feeling through a cat's name today. Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!"

Some viewers who own white cats were so excited that they picked up their own kittens.

"So you have such an elegant nickname, huh? 'Jade Soaring Silk'? That sounds so noble!"

"New knowledge acquired! From now on, when introducing my cat to people, I'll say this is 'Lord Chiyu'!"

Then, like a wandering bard, Chen Nian eloquently recounted the names of cats that carried the elegance of a thousand years, accompanied by a vivid demonstration on the cat-themed tablet:

The raccoon cat, carrying a cicada, chirps; its face is round and its skin is delicate.

Snow Maiden with Golden Tiger, Cat on Golden Blanket and Silver Bed.

Black jade roars with colorful clouds, a foot of jade treads the clouds.

The scholar diligently catches mice in his study; his uncle is a little fox!
The cats take turns performing.

Each elegant name corresponds to a cat whose most representative pose is displayed on the tablet: the black cat is as shiny as ink jade, the golden tabby cat is majestic, the cat with a golden blanket and silver bed is like wearing a gorgeous dress, and the tortoiseshell cat with colorful hues is like a radiant sunset!

This is no longer just popular science, but a visual and cultural feast for the Chinese domestic cat!

Chen Nian's concise, powerful, and emotionally resonant narration, coupled with the cat tablet's lifelike and perfect performance, deeply imprinted the romance of our ancestors in the hearts of every viewer.

Many people are only now realizing that their own cats have such a beautiful name.

Orange? Calico? Cow?

No, no.

It was clearly a white robe with a gold seal, a jade-faced fox, and dark clouds covering the snow!

Since learning about these elegant nicknames, some cat owners have started looking at their cats differently.

My cat is white with a black tail. Was it originally a snow-dragged gun?

So every day it rushes over and pounces on my legs, is it trying to assassinate me by dragging its gun?
hiss--!
The imagery comes to mind immediately!

"It's decided, Xiao Dai, from now on you will have the surname Zhao, and the given name will be 'Yun'!"

It didn't come to assassinate me, it came to protect me!

Zhao Yun traveled a thousand miles to save his lord!

After making this change, the cat owner felt much more at ease.

It took several days for me to realize what had happened.

broken!

Am I a useless fool?!

Many cat owners shared photos of their cats on social media, along with evocative ancient names.

"Introducing you with great pride! My master's name is 'Golden Quilt and Silver Bed'! Elegant and refined, his nobility is beyond words!"

Image caption: A yellow-backed, white-bellied cat sunbathing.jpg
These poetic and evocative ancient names are like a magnificent cultural garment draped over ordinary cats, not only adding a touch of fun but also miraculously bridging the emotional gap between humans and cats.

Through these beautiful names, people seem to see the unique qualities and historical origins of their own cats that have been overlooked.

Chen Nian's popular science presentation, which incorporated "a thousand years of elegant charm," once again ignited the audience's enthusiasm, and the number of backstage followers skyrocketed.

Deep within our consciousness, that emerald green figure seems to have become even clearer and more vibrant because of this 'energy' that transmits culture and reaps countless surprises and affections.

'Snoring~~~~~'

(Quick answer question: What was the ancient name of this cat?)

A. Golden Tiger B. Golden Blanket and Silver Bed C. Snow-covered Golden Threads D. Join a Cat Lovers Group

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