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

Chapter 73 The Honey Badger of the Cat World

The twilight is closing, and the lanterns are starting to turn on.

The 'hereditary catnip' that had traveled thousands of miles finally arrived safely at Lu Yao's location.

Upon receiving the notification, Lu Yao immediately contacted Chen Nian.

"Teacher Chen, the catnip has arrived at the delivery station!"

The screen lit up, and the blonde woman with dark eyes looked noticeably healthier.

Behind her, Elsa still lay quietly on the large bay window sill, like an ice queen forgotten by time.

The golden rays of the setting sun shone through the glass, casting a hazy glow over it, but could not melt away the solidified silence and alienation.

Chen Nian checked the time.

Coincidentally, he was just about to start a live stream.

So he smiled and invited, "It's good that you've arrived. Would you mind letting Elsa connect with us on the live stream later? Not only me, but countless cat lovers in the live stream are missing her terribly and talking about her every day."

"Of course, no problem!" Lu Yao readily agreed.

"It'll take me a while to get the catnip."

She smiled gently at Elsa on the bay window: "And facing the camera might help Elsa rediscover the feeling she had when she participated in the cat show."

As she spoke, Lu Yao stretched out her finger and gently tapped Elsa's cool nose.

Although Elsa still didn't turn around, her long white eyelashes trembled almost imperceptibly, and her small head tilted slightly, silently rubbing against Lu Yao's fingers.

The person and the cat were clearly closer.

"Thank you so much!"

Chen Nian nodded gratefully.

Lu Yao winked at him and smiled, "Don't worry, Teacher Chen, my Elsa won't be participating in the popular cat poll today. Otherwise, it would be too unfair to the other cuties~"

"Oh?" Chen Nian raised an eyebrow, her smile deepening. "So confident in Elsa's charm?"

"of course!"

"My Elsa is the most beautiful, cutest, and best-behaved cat in the world!"

Lu Yao's voice was filled with undeniable pride.

A cat's cuteness is never just a fleeting, stunning sight.

Rather, it is through daily companionship that every subtle movement and every unique charm is etched into the very bones, creating a captivating allure that makes one willingly succumb!
We've been together day and night for the past few days.

This will allow Lu Yao to better understand Elsa's inner self.

Completely immersed in the serene and profound beauty of this Ice Queen, which transcends mere appearance.

My love for it runs deep in my bones!

Chen Nian's gaze once again focused on Elsa on the screen.

Its mere reclining posture seems to embody all the Creator's favor; its lines are smooth and perfect, its fur is as white as snow, and its temperament is aloof and noble, without a single flaw.

Chen Nian exclaimed sincerely, "Indeed, Elsa is too unfair! If she were to participate, the other cats probably wouldn't even have the chance to 'participate'."

Elsa is so perfect!

The kind of perfection that you can't find fault with from any angle!

The only thing it lacks now is a bit of vitality.

Chen Nian believes that her 'family heirloom catnip' may be the key to awakening this dormant situation.

Lu Yao suddenly thought of something and asked seriously:

"By the way, Teacher Chen, if your catnip is effective, would you like me to give you a little plug?"

She wasn't referring to advertising during a live stream.

It's not just a circle of elites that brings together the world's top purebred cats, breeders, and judges.

The word 'Elsa'.

In the world of top international cat shows, it was once a renowned brand, and the value of its brand ambassadors was immeasurable.

Definitely a top-tier feline celebrity!
The advertising deals it received when it participated in cat shows were all worth over a million.

To this day, the packaging of a certain international cat food still uses the image of Elsa.

If the 'hereditary catnip' works, having Elsa help Chen Nian sell products would definitely be much more effective than Chen Nian doing it herself in a live stream.

Chen Nian was well aware of the international significance of the name 'Elsa'.

But he simply shook his head gently but firmly: "Thank you for your kindness, but no need. I don't intend to sell catnip."

The reason is that there is too little catnip available, far from enough to sell.

Moreover, the effects of catnip are not as obvious as those of Xiaomi cat food.

It has a greater effect on the cat's internal changes.

Therefore, it's better to keep some for unforeseen circumstances.

Besides, catnip doesn't sell for much money, since it's not a daily necessity for cats and its target audience is too small.

"Ok."

Lu Yao nodded understandingly, a hint of regret flashing in her eyes.

It seems we'll have to find another way to express our gratitude.

"See you in the live stream later?" Chen Nian checked the time.

The clock had struck 6:20. "See you later~" Lu Yao waved with a smile.

After the video call ended, Chen Nian quickly got to work preparing for the broadcast.

Today's celebrity guests have also arrived.

The live stream started, and after the warm-up interaction, Chen Nian cleared her throat, shook her head, and threw out a question:
"Here's a question: During the Taiyuan era of the Jin Dynasty, a man from Wuling made his living by fishing. Does any cat lover know which cat in our feline world also made its living by fishing?"

This question touches on a blind spot in most people's knowledge.

"Aren't cats terrified of water? How come they can go into the water to catch fish?"

"What?! There are cats that aren't afraid of water?!"

"I've seen people fish from the shore, but actually go into the water? Are you sure you're not talking about otters, streamer?"

Is it a bear?

Seeing the comments on the screen asking people to guess the 'bear', Chen Nian's lips twitched.

Every time I see such abstract comments!

"Bears belong to the Ursidae family, not the Felidae family!"

Seeing that no one could answer, he stopped teasing him and tapped the tablet with his fingertip. A distinctive picture of a feline instantly filled the screen.

"Hey! This is the rare feline 'white streak in the waves,' 'swimming champion,' amphibious survival master, and guardian of wetland ecology—"

"Fishing cat!"

In the picture, a robust feline with gray-brown fur and dark spots stares sharply at the water, exuding a wild and fierce aura that is completely different from that of a domestic cat.

Holy crap! There really are cats that can dive and swim?

"My cat just came over and took a look, and now it's been muttering and cursing, 'Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!'"

"Don't you guys think this cat looks like Jake Grynnhal?"

"Holy crap! Anyone who says I look like Jake Gleinhaal, don't leave, I can't go back!"

Chen Nian glanced at it and almost didn't go back.

He quickly spoke up to bring the topic back on track.

"The fisher cat, also known as the 'honey badger' of the cat world, is just like the African honey badger. They are indifferent to life and death and will fight if they are not convinced! They have a very bad temper."

"As for why it can become a swimming champion, the secret lies in its unique 'equipment'."

Chen Nian swiped through the images, showing close-ups of the fisherman's large, thick paws.

A clearly visible, semi-transparent webbed structure was visible between its toes, like a miniature version of a frog's webbed feet.

"They have the most developed incomplete webbed feet in the cat family, which are natural 'paddles'!"

"Not only that, when they hunt, they also slap the water's surface with their claws, mimicking the sound of insects falling into the water to attract fish, and then kill them with a single strike once they come close! Amazing, right?"

Chen Nian enthusiastically shared knowledge about fisher cats with the viewers in the live chat.

When the speaker mentioned that fishing cats occasionally make a short, barking sound similar to a dog's bark, a recording of a fishing cat in the wild was played on the tablet:

Woof! Woof!
Two clear, slightly hoarse barks rang out.

The comments section immediately exploded.

Holy crap! It's a real cat and dog!

"Wow, my dog ​​came running over as soon as he heard it! Was that really a cat meowing?"

"Fishing cats are so interesting! Teacher Chen, where can I see fishing cats? I'd like to keep one!"

"It's a pity." Chen Nian shook her head: "There is currently no known habitat for fishing cats in our country, and they are classified as a Class II protected animal, so it is not allowed to keep them as pets."

Looking at the fisherman on the screen, whose eyes were defiant and full of primal vitality, he felt a surge of longing.

"If... I mean if, in the future, if it's possible, I'll try to go to their true home—like the wetlands or riverbanks of Southeast Asia—to find these water spirits."

"I'll bring everyone along then!"

Fishing cats are also one of Chen Nian's aspirations.

This cat is an extraordinary miracle of natural evolution!
If he had the chance, he would definitely want to see the fisherman in person.

This promise instantly ignited the audience's enthusiasm:

"Teacher Chen keeps his word! This time, definitely!"

"I've decided to live in the livestream room; I definitely won't miss any of the upcoming livestreams."

"Teacher Chen, if you were to do outdoor broadcasts, I'd bring my whole family to watch your live stream!"

Seeing the enthusiastic comments, Chen Nian laughed.

"Don't worry, we'll definitely let you know in advance if we're broadcasting outdoors. Make sure you all watch!"

End of science popularization.

Lu Yao sent a message from the other side: "The catnip has arrived."

Chen Nian perked up and immediately started the live stream session.

He smiled mysteriously at the camera: "Cat lovers watching the live stream today are in for a treat! A big star will be visiting our live stream again, let's give them a round of applause—"

"Princess Elsa!!!"

Accompanied by Chen Nian's long trailing note and Xia Qiyue playing the 'Let It Go' background music.

Champion Elsa makes a quiet entrance!

(Where's the applause!)
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