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

Chapter 60 Peace Envoy

It is said that every family has its own problems.

And when it comes to children's homework, it's definitely one of the hardest pages to work through!

Every time a homework assignment is opened, it can turn into a silent 'world war'. Chaos is just the beginning; a cold war and increased parent-child estrangement are often the end result.

Even the gentlest and most loving parents can be driven to anger and leave in a moment of rage.

now.

In Chen Nian's live broadcast room, such a scene of 'motherly love and filial piety' was unfolding.

The tense atmosphere was suffocating, even through the screen!
A family storm of "stir-fried bamboo shoots and shredded pork" is about to break out.

Suddenly, as the voice of the cat-loving friend in the live stream ended, a round, chubby orange cat wearing an adorable little vest appeared out of nowhere in the corner of the camera, like a nimble ball of flesh!

With a clear objective, it strutted arrogantly, showing no regard for family ties, and walked straight to the center of the 'battlefield' where mother and child were confronting each other.

Under the astonished gazes of the mother and boy, the orange cat, nicknamed 'Orange Heart' by its cat-loving friends, first rubbed its fluffy head against the mother's tense legs, purring loudly like an old motorcycle engine, as if to say:
Don't be angry~ Getting angry is bad for your health~
Then, it turned around and walked to the boy's feet, unceremoniously stretched out its paw and slapped the back of his hand that was holding the phone. Then it raised its head and stared at him with its round cat eyes full of disapproval: Meow!

You brat! Go do your homework! You're making Mom angry!
This sudden intervention, resembling that of a neighborhood committee auntie, instantly shattered the frozen, tense atmosphere like a warm stone thrown into an icy lake!

Mother:"."

boy:"."

The mother looked at the orange cat at her feet, trying its best to be cute and 'put out the fire,' and then at her son's bewildered expression after being 'educated' by the cat.

His tense face could no longer hold back, and he burst out laughing.

The raging anger that had just surged seemed to have been extinguished by the 'Orange Brand' fire extinguisher, leaving only a helpless feeling of being both amused and exasperated.

The boy scratched the back of his head, looking at his "orange" partner who was so worried.

I felt both embarrassed and amused.

"Ahem," the mother cleared her throat, her tone softening considerably. "How about this, if you finish writing before 8:30, I'll let you play for half an hour, okay?"

The mother took the initiative to back down.

The boy's eyes lit up instantly.

The little chick nodded frantically, pecking at rice: "Okay, okay! It's a deal!"

After saying that, as if afraid his mother would change her mind, he threw his phone on the table and rushed into the bedroom.

The mother shook her head, patted the orange seat gratefully, and then followed her in to tutor.

A world war was thus averted.

Meow~
The hero 'Orange' wagged its tail triumphantly when the war alarm was lifted, then walked towards the camera with the stride of a victor, jumped onto the lap of the cat friend on the live stream, slowly lay down, and licked its paws.

Hidden merit and fame!
Cat lovers exclaimed, "This place!"

"Without my orange-haired family, everything would fall apart!"

After a brief period of silence, the comments section exploded.

"Holy crap! Who understands the significance of this scene?!"

"Hahaha! Well done, Orange!"

"Help! This orange cat has become sentient! It really understands!"

"I declare! Orange Cat is the MVP! Cat friends are just sitting back and winning!"

Many viewers with children expressed their envy upon seeing this scene.

I never imagined that putting it in my own home would lead to at least half an hour of arguing and then ending in a bad mood.

It was easily resolved by a little orange cat!
Those who own cats and have experienced similar situations commented in the live chat: This is true!

"The cat really knows that people are arguing, and then it goes to comfort them!"

"That's how it is in my house! Whenever we argue, the two cats each try to appease each other, with a clear division of labor. Now we usually don't argue at home anymore."

Looking at the screen full of resonance, Chen Nian smiled and summarized:
"Humans are emotional beings."

Friction and arguments are inevitable.

"But often, impulsive actions taken in the heat of the moment can become lifelong regrets!"

"The existence of cats is like an emotional buffer zone, preventing the conflict from spreading directly. Instead, the cats distract people and help them calm down."

"so"

Chen Nian shook her head and sighed.

"The world cannot exist without cats! Just as the West cannot exist without Jerusalem!"

He himself has experienced countless moments of being 'healed' by his own cats, and he knows the magical power of these little lives in maintaining the emotional bond of the family.

They are 'peacemakers' and 'emotional glue'.

Upon hearing this, the comments section erupted in agreement: "Teacher Chen is right!"

"It's not just about arguing; whenever they sense you're feeling down, your cat will come over to comfort you. They're really well-behaved and wonderful!"

Meanwhile, the cat lovers on the other side sighed with regret:

"Before we got the orange tabby, my son and I would fight every day because of homework. But after we got the orange tabby, it was completely different. I don't even have to lift a finger. It just meows softly and then stops making a fuss."

"It was my good fortune to bring it home—the good fortune of our family!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a roar came from the bedroom.

"Is this how your teacher taught you to do math?! Huh?"

Meow
The moment the sound came out, Orange, who had been licking its fur on its cat friend's lap, jumped down and skillfully squeezed through the crack in the bedroom door.

In no time, the bedroom became quiet again.

The audience, seeing this, could no longer hold back their laughter and burst out laughing.

"Hahaha! You're so skilled! You're a seasoned mediator!"

"Life is tough, even cats sigh!"

"This damn mission!"

The cat lovers also laughed.

"Alright, Teacher Chen, I have to go in and check too, otherwise they'll take their anger out on me later. Bye~"

"Okay, thanks for sharing. Remember to help your orange tabby lose weight!" "Got it~"

Chen Nian smiled and waved her hand.

The live stream connection was interrupted.

Chen Nian shook her head and sighed, her face beaming with joy: "It felt like watching a fantastic documentary about 'cat firefighters.' Cats, sometimes, really are an indispensable part of maintaining family harmony!"
"Alright, let's see what surprises the next cat lover will bring us!"

Next, each of the cats featured in the video has its own unique characteristics.

Various pedigree cats and show cats made an appearance, each more stunning than the last, greatly satisfying the audience's yearning for the "aristocrats of the cat world".

However, when it came time to vote for 'Today's Most Popular Cat,' the result was a foregone conclusion.

The 'Orange' who single-handedly resolved family conflicts and whose skill was so adept it was heartbreaking, topped the list with an overwhelming number of votes!

Chen Nian smiled and clapped:

"Let's give a big round of applause to 'Orange' for winning the Most Popular Cat award tonight!"

"Here's 10g of our family's secret cat food!"

"We hope that Lord Orange will continue his efforts and shine brightly on the path of maintaining family harmony and world peace!"

The live stream has ended, but its impact lingers.

As Chen Nian added green bubbles to the 'Orange Nest' owner's food and prepared to send it, she listened to Xia Qiyue report on today's achievements.

The live stream's various metrics continued to rise, and the appearance of a large number of high-quality cats with good looks greatly increased the interaction rate of the bullet comments and the topic's popularity. The platform's traffic-driving effect was significant, and the number of followers on the account has steadily exceeded 11!
After successfully adding it, Chen Nian looked up and asked.

"How many show-quality cats appeared tonight?"

Xia Qiyue counted them off as if they were her own treasures: "15, two more than yesterday."

"That much?"

Chen Nian stroked her chin, a knowing smile flashing in her eyes.

"It seems that those pet dealers are getting more and more desperate. They're really going all out for 'hereditary cat food'."

Ever since he announced that the cat food would be "gifted but not sold".

During the live stream segment, the frequency of appearances of show-quality cats skyrocketed, clearly indicating that the businesses wanted to use the most beautiful 'cat models' to entice viewers to vote.

This trick is indeed effective.

This greatly enhanced the viewing experience of the live stream and attracted more viewers.

After all, cats that can become show cats are all top-notch in appearance among their kind, so they are naturally loved by the audience.

"What a pity," Xia Qiyue said, putting away the tablet with a smile in her eyes.

"None of them have succeeded so far."

"These people don't seem to understand that the criteria for voting by viewers in the live stream have never been some cold, noble lineage or competition-level certificate."

"Yes."

Chen Nian rested her head on her arms, propped herself up on the chair, and slowly spun around.

Looking out at the tranquil night, I murmured:
"For true cat lovers, cats that are full of life, lively and vibrant, and can bring laughter and warmth are the ones that can touch their hearts the most. Those show cats that are carefully kept in captivity and only for display are certainly beautiful, but they are like crystal ornaments in a shop window, lacking the fragrance of the earth and the wild vitality of life."

Of course, this is different from a king like 'Elsa' who possesses both top-quality appearance and unique temperament.

This is a case of "dimensional reduction attack"!
However, it seems that even the shrewd merchants have yet to figure this out.

"Alright! Today's live stream was a great success, this assistant is off work now!"

Xia Qiyue stretched lazily, her beautiful curves revealed under the light, like a relaxed cat.

"correct."

"The fridge is running low on food, I'll have to buy groceries again tomorrow. Remember to eat well and sleep well while you're busy with your live streams!"

After winking playfully at Chen Nian, she left with Xiao Lan in her arms.

"Good night."

At her desk, Chen Nian stared blankly at Xia Qiyue's departing figure.

Over time, he gradually discovered that this energetic and cheerful girl seemed to have a strange resemblance to himself.

—She doesn't seem to have many friends.

In her spare time, Xia Qiyue would either play with her cat-themed tablet with great interest, immersing herself in her own world.

Or they would play a childish but endlessly enjoyable game of "cat and mouse" with Xiao Lan.

Chen Nian never saw her take the initiative to contact anyone. Her world seemed to be a self-contained little universe, not lively, but never lonely. She entertained herself and was free.

Just like him.

Perhaps his initial judgment was wrong?

Xia Qiyue may be the same kind of person as him, but she embraces and manages her own little world more bravely and passionately than he does.

Chen Nian shook her head.

Dispel these chaotic thoughts from your mind.

Just as Xia Qiyue said, the most important thing now is to eat well, sleep well, and be well-rested to prepare for every live broadcast!
He got up to wash up and then threw himself into the soft quilt.

The next morning.

Before Xiaomi could 'nudge' Chen Nian awake, he had already woken up naturally.

The first rays of dawn were just breaking through the window.

He habitually reached for his phone; the screen lit up, displaying several unread messages.

One of them comes from 'Elsa's' new guardian—Lu Yao.

The content of the message immediately caught Chen Nian's attention.

"Teacher Chen, I've noticed something's wrong with Elsa."

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