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

Chapter 63 Lost Cat Notice?

The half-hour workout is over.

After finding Xiao Lan, who had turned into a calico tagalong, Chen Nian and Xia Qiyue went upstairs together. One of them went to get the packaged catnip cans, while the other settled Xiao Lan, who had been playing all morning, downstairs together.

"Let's go." Chen Nian shook the small, sealed jar in her hand.

"Let's go out together. I can send out the catnip."

"Send it now?"

Xia Qiyue curiously leaned closer, her nose almost touching the jar, trying to see what made the legendary ancestral recipe inside so different.

She had never seen what this 'hereditary catnip' looked like.

"Send it early, it will arrive early."

"That's true, let's go then~"

On the way, Xia Qiyue's eyes kept drifting back and forth over the small jar. Chen Nian couldn't help but laugh at her inquisitive look.

He casually unscrewed the lid and handed it to her.

"Look, it looks no different from the ordinary ones, but the cultivation method is a bit special, so the effect will be more obvious."

Xia Qiyue chuckled, realizing her thoughts had been read at a glance.

Without any hesitation, I leaned in and took a sniff.

A crisp, pure minty scent wafted into her nostrils, indeed stronger than commercially available ones, which made her even more curious about the cats' reactions.

"Is there any left over? Should we give it to Xiaolan to try?"

When there are good things, you naturally want to keep them for your own child.

“Okay.” Chen Nian had the same idea.

Xia Qiyue's eyes sparkled with anticipation: "The catnip I bought before, Xiao Lan wouldn't even sniff it. I wonder if your 'family heirloom' will be able to win it over."

"It's normal for cats not to like catnip."

When the keyword is triggered, Teacher Chen's class begins immediately.

He explained as he closed the jar:
"Cats have special 'happiness receptors' in their noses, and catnip's scent works through these receptors. Some cats are born with different receptor structures, so they don't react to catnip. Another possibility is that if a cat wasn't exposed to catnip as a kitten, it may become immune to it as an adult."

“Then I think Xiao Lan should be the second one,” Xia Qiyue said immediately.

Thinking of Xiao Lan's past, a hint of pity appeared in her smile. "It started as a stray when it was so young. It's a miracle it survived. How could it have ever had the chance to see catnip?"

Chen Nian nodded, her tone gentle: "Luckily, it met you."

"No, no, no." Xia Qiyue shook her head earnestly, her gaze softening.

"I'm very lucky to have encountered it."

She tilted her head slightly, recalling, "That period was the most confusing time for me. I was wavering between reality and dreams. If I hadn't met Xiao Lan, I would have almost given up!"

"What's the difference between someone who gives up on their dreams and a salted fish?"

"And it's precisely because of Little Blue that..."

Xia Qiyue tilted her head to look at Chen Nian, her eyes crinkling with a genuine smile: "That's why I was able to meet you."

Chen Nian met her gaze and smiled.

"really."

Xiao Lan's appearance was like an invisible thread connecting him to Xia Qiyue, allowing him to receive Xia Qiyue's help.

That's why the live stream room recovered so quickly.

"Looking at it this way, is this little guy our lucky cat?"

"Who says it's not~"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Chen Nian immediately decided to give Xiao Lan an extra meal that night.

The originally thin little guy has finally recovered to the normal weight of a blue cat after being fed for a period of time.

If Xia Qiyue hadn't been sneaking food, she might have gotten even fatter.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian glanced at Xia Qiyue's flat stomach with an inquisitive look.

"By the way, you've been stealing so much cat food, don't you feel uncomfortable at all?"

Xia Qiyue licked her lips and subconsciously replied, "No."

"Didn't you say we couldn't have too much?"

"Huh?!" Realizing what she had just heard, she stared wide-eyed at Chen Nian in shock: "How did you know I ate something?!"

"I'm not! I didn't!"

Xia Qiyue quickly waved her hand, denying that she had just said those words.

"This is way too late!" Chen Nian couldn't help but chuckle, then sighed helplessly, "I've seen it all the time, when you gave Xiao Lan one and I gave you two."

"I was just curious. Didn't I hide the cat food?"

How do you always manage to find it?

Seeing that she had been completely exposed, Xia Qiyue simply laid her cards on the table.

She pointed to her delicate, straight nose and said proudly:

“Hey hey hey~”

"That's what you call talent!"

Seeing Xia Qiyue's confident demeanor, Chen Nian couldn't help but ask Xiaomi for confirmation: 'Xiaomi, did she awaken some kind of 'Best's Nose'? Even Xiao Lan couldn't smell where I was hiding, how did she find it?' Xiaomi naturally heard Xia Qiyue's words as well.

It wagged its tail contentedly and muttered, 'This woman really has a talent for eating, meow. Maybe, who knows, she really is a cat inside, meow!'

'Ha ha!'

Chen Nian couldn't help but laugh.

He looked at Xia Qiyue with a teasing look in his eyes: "Looks like I'll have to hide the cat food in the safe next time, otherwise you'll eat it all and Xiao Lan will go hungry."

"I didn't eat that much!"

Xia Qiyue retorted angrily, feeling that the accusation was too much, since she only tasted a tiny bit each time!

She pretended to be angry and slapped Chen Nian's arm.

Instead of catching me 'cheating,' you should check your inbox! Several big content creators with hundreds of thousands of followers on Bilibili have contacted you, wanting to collaborate on a few science videos!

"is it?"

Chen Nian hadn't noticed.

He shrugged helplessly: "You know there are just too many messages coming in from behind the scenes, it's really impossible to keep up."

That's why you need a team!

Xia Qiyue pointed to herself and then told Chen Nian the details.

Those content creators are deeply involved in the cat-related field; some are experts who rescue stray cats at their own expense, while others are specialists who specialize in treating cats that are "difficult to bathe."

Chen Nian is currently enjoying great success.

She is clearly a rising star in the pet cat content field!

On Bilibili, his fan base has even surpassed that of the main platform.

“These people, whether they are genuinely interested or just after traffic, have a large fan base. They actively seek you out because they want to ride your coattails and capitalize on this wave of popularity.”

Chen Nian was somewhat puzzled:

"A popular content creator with hundreds of thousands of followers is trying to ride my coattails? That doesn't make sense."

"If we're collaborating, shouldn't I be the one riding on their coattails?"

"Traffic shouldn't be judged solely by the number of followers."

Xia Qiyue patiently explained, "Their content may have reached its limit and can no longer attract new users, so the platform will naturally not provide much traffic support anymore."

"But you're different!"

Her eyes were bright.

"You're a dark horse that emerged from the crowd with your hardcore content, and you're currently the trendsetter for traffic in this field! Whoever gets associated with you might receive new traffic from the platform's algorithm, and could become popular again. That's why they're taking the initiative."

"If the cooperation goes through, it will be a win-win situation."

Xia Qiyue had a very thorough understanding of traffic.

She knew better than anyone how valuable Chen Nian's online presence was, so it was no surprise that these people were actively seeking her out.

"I see." Chen Nian nodded thoughtfully, looking like she had learned something.

"So what do I do?"

When he didn't understand something, he chose to ask Xia Qiyue directly.

Xia Qiyue did not disappoint him.

He then presented his pre-prepared plan: "My suggestion is that cooperation is certainly worth discussing, but the candidates must be carefully selected."

"First, we need to eliminate those who position themselves as 'givers'."

"These people are often seeking fame and fortune; cooperating with them will only damage your reputation."

"Next, among the remaining people, we need to pick out those who are truly sincere and capable, and whether they are just posing for photos or genuinely doing things. That will require your discerning eye, Professor Chen."

She trusted Chen Nian's professional judgment.

"Finally, let's talk about the content of the cooperation."

"Any area that you are good at and interested in is open to you!"

"This is indeed a good thing. The trends in the internet industry are cyclical, and now that the trend has shifted to you, you must seize the opportunity! Sooner or later, you will soar to great heights!"

"I believe you."

After listening to Xia Qiyue's clear and insightful analysis, Chen Nian sincerely exclaimed:

"There are so many intricacies involved here, thank goodness you were here!"

He simply couldn't imagine how many pitfalls he would have encountered in the complex world of self-media without Xia Qiyue.

It's truly impossible to guard against!
"Now you understand the importance of a team, right?" Xia Qiyue raised her eyebrows smugly.

"I understand! Teacher Xia is right!"

Chen Nian smiled and agreed.

The two chatted about their cooperation plan all the way, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the entrance of the courier station.

Xia Qiyue was still talking about the details of selecting content creators when Chen Nian's gaze was drawn to a newly posted piece of paper on the bulletin board next to her.

"Lost and Found Cat Poster?"

(Toothless~)

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