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

Chapter 75 Catcher in the woods
Three days have passed since Elsa regained her radiance as the Snow Queen.

Lu Yao excitedly found Chen Nian.

"Teacher Chen! I've signed Elsa up for a Sissin Cat regional show in Russia next month! It's not a top-tier event, but it'll be a good opportunity for Elsa to warm up and get into the swing of things!"

"Then we'll prepare for this year's CFA International Cat Show!"

Her eyes sparkled, filled with anticipation for the future.

Chen Nian was genuinely happy for her and Elsa.

He smiled and nodded.

"That's great! I can't wait to see Elsa back on the field."

Some cats live in people's homes and are the little suns of the family;

Some cats even took to the stage to showcase their charm.

Everyone is thriving in their own field!

Elsa clearly belongs to the latter category.

It was born to shine brightly!

Chen Nian believes that the glorious stage that belongs to Elsa is now being rolled out again.

"Hehe~ Then I'll take Teacher Chen's good wishes!"

Lu Yao narrowed her eyes playfully, then suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, the thank-you gift has been delivered! Teacher Chen, remember to pick it up!"

She waved her hand: "That's all for now. I'll definitely give you a live stream of Elsa's charm on the day of the cat show!"

After hanging up the video call, Chen Nian shook her head with a smile.

Another thank-you gift?

It looks like his display case will be getting a new member.

"What could it be?"

Chen Nian immediately went downstairs to retrieve the rather heavy package.

As soon as the box was placed on the ground, Xiao Lan rushed over like lightning, sniffing the tightly sealed packaging with its little nose, its whiskers twitching.

Unfortunately, not a trace of food aroma could be detected.

The little guy immediately lost interest, shook his head in disdain, and walked away with elegant cat-like steps.

"You little snacker!"

Chen Nian chuckled and nudged Xiao Lan's back before carefully unpacking the package.

An 'Elsa' appeared in front of him.

Peel back the layers of protection, and under the light, a crystal-clear brilliance instantly flows out!

A lifelike 'Elsa' appeared in front of Chen Nian.

It sat there quietly.

The entire piece is carved from pure crystal, perfectly replicating the Snow Queen's iconic elegant figure, fluffy, snow-white fur texture, and even her slightly raised chin and noble demeanor.

Light passes through the crystal, refracting into tiny, dazzling starlight!

It's as if Elsa's noblest glory has been frozen within it!

"Ouch!!!"

Chen Nian exclaimed in surprise.

He admitted that he was amazed by the work!

After carefully lifting the statue and placing it on the table, Chen Nian examined it closely.

Every line of the sculpture is smooth and precise, every detail is exquisite, and the expression is lifelike. It is definitely the work of a master craftsman!

There was a letter pressed under the base of the statue.

Unfolding, one sees Lu Yaojuan's elegant handwriting:
This is a crystal statue specially made for the champion by the organizers on the day of Elsa's coronation. I think nothing represents Elsa better, nor can it better express my gratitude. Hope Teacher Chen likes it~^▽^
It's actually the champion statue itself!

The significance and value of this gift far exceeded Chen Nian's expectations.

He placed the crystal statue very solemnly on the third shelf of the display case.

"Luckily, the cabinet was big enough back then!"

Under the lights, the Elsa statue exudes a cool and noble glow, making the cute little objects in the first two sections appear even more miniature and cozy.

These gifts, varying in size and style, are like warm stars, recording the precious stories of Chen Nian's encounters with different cats and their owners.

He loved every single one of them!

"Chen Nian! Stop watching! Come and edit the video!" Xia Qiyue's voice came from the workstation.

She was engrossed in the screen, her fingers flying across the keyboard, with several documents scattered around her. She was so busy that she didn't even have time to look up and wonder.

"I'm coming!"

Chen Nian responded, took one last look at the shimmering statue under the lights, and then quickly walked over.

The two of them have indeed been as busy as spinning tops these past few days.

While maintaining her daily live streams, she also worked closely with two well-known pet content creators on Bilibili to produce educational videos.

Fortunately, with Chen Nian's solid professional knowledge as a foundation, the progress was quite smooth.

The final result was also gratifying.

Both videos have surpassed one million views!

This surge in popularity also directly led to a rapid increase in the number of followers on Chen Nian's main account, which steadily reached the 17 mark.

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Main Quest: Gazing at a Million Stars

Goal: To reach one million followers (174268/1000000)

Reward: Best's Body (Unique)

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Chen Nian nodded in satisfaction as he watched the main quest progress.

"That was fast!" He was just about to catch his breath when his phone's group chat 'dinged,' and an infinite number of @all members popped up:

"Gentlemen, we can begin the preliminary preparations for our trip to Sichuan."

Also included is a detailed "Wilderness Survival Observation Guide".

"Please make sure everyone reads this carefully and memorizes it, especially those members of the team who are going on a field trip for the first time. Safety is paramount, and I hope that no accidents will occur due to a lack of basic knowledge."

He specifically tagged several people, including Chen Nian, and also sent a private message to Chen Nian:

"Teacher Chen, we can start warming up the live stream in the next couple of days. I will release the official announcement in the next two days."

"In addition, I've been thinking about it, and I'll also be starting a live broadcast at the same time."

Anyway, Chen Nian will definitely do a live broadcast, since it's his job.

I was thinking of broadcasting everything together since the quantity was infinitesimally small!

This way, perhaps more of the water can be diverted to Chen Nian.

Once the final version of the documentary is released, it will garner even more attention.

Although Chen Nian has few fans now, they are all highly engaged fans in her niche, and their activity level is higher than some bloggers with millions of fans.

Chen Nian replied immediately.

"no problem!"

When he told Xia Qiyue the news, she suddenly looked up from the screen, her eyes instantly lighting up.

"That's great! He's driving traffic to you!"

"It's fine if the other people in the team don't do live streams, but you're different. You make a living by live streaming. When this announcement comes out, won't it be like a top influencer with millions of followers pushing you into the spotlight?!"

"hiss--"

Chen Nian was just happy, but after Xia Qiyue pointed it out so bluntly, she belatedly realized the enormous energy contained within it and couldn't help but grin foolishly.

Wouldn't that mean I could quickly reach a million followers and complete the main quest?

"Don't just focus on having fun!"

Seeing Chen Nian grinning foolishly, Xia Qiyue promptly reminded her.

"I already checked for you. This team is full of hidden talents, all of them are genuine academic experts and professors, true experts who have measured the land with their own feet!"

"It will be quite a challenge for you to stand out among this group of big shots and make the audience remember you."

"You have to understand, outdoor live streaming is completely different from sitting comfortably indoors in front of a camera! It requires a lot of on-the-spot reaction, physical strength, and mental state!"

Chen Nian was somewhat surprised.

How do you know so much about outdoor live streaming?

Xia Qiyue tossed her hair: "Just kidding!"

"After I quit my job, I became a vlogger for a whole year, and I traveled to 23 cities on foot!"

"I did do some live streams during that time, so of course I know about these things."

Upon hearing this, Chen Nian did not mention why she had stopped live streaming.

Instead, he laughed and followed her words, saying, "Then you must have seen cats from many different places?"

"Of course!"

At this, Xia Qiyue's eyes lit up immediately.

"I've not only seen them, but I've also become friends with many cats! For example, there's a particularly ethereal stray lion cat by West Lake. It's the only cat that's qualified to take a boat tour on the lake, and everyone calls it 'Bai Suzhen'!"

She vividly recounted her cat adventures during her journey.

Listening to the stories of cats from different cities and with different personalities, Chen Nian's heart also flew to those lively street corners and alleys.

Xia Qiyue stopped smiling and shook her finger again.

"So, Mr. Chen, this documentary trip might just be the key springboard for your meteoric rise! But the prerequisite is that you have to work on your physical fitness! I've tried so many times to understand that you can only really seize one or two opportunities."

"We must seize this opportunity at all costs!"

"Yes!" Chen Nian stopped smiling and nodded firmly.

Therefore, an even more 'brutal' physical training plan was quickly put on the agenda by the two.

And things turned out exactly as Xia Qiyue had predicted.

The next day, an official announcement from Infinitely Small Quantity arrived as scheduled.

The announcement clearly listed the impressive lineup of experts for this trip to Sichuan, each of whom is a prominent figure in their respective field.

One of the names was highlighted separately by an infinitesimal.

"For this trip, we have specially invited feline expert, Professor Chen Nian, to serve as the 'cat whisperer' for this expedition. We hope that he can help us build a deeper understanding with the wild feline spirits in the mountains and forests! Welcome everyone to follow Professor Chen's live broadcast room @陈念鉴猫."

This undisguised recommendation is like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.

Chen Nian's live stream was instantly flooded with a surge of surprise and curiosity:
"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Is that Teacher Chen in the Tibetan Fox announcement really you, Nian-ge?!"

"My favorite streamer has finally made something of himself!!"

"Teacher Chen is awesome! The Tibetan Fox expert personally endorses this! Looking forward to your performance in the wild! Keep it up!"

At the same time, a long-awaited mission activation notification rang in Chen Nian's mind.

Long-term mission: Forest Catcher
Content: Delve into the hidden wonders of Xinlong, Sichuan, and use your eyes and heart to capture and record every precious trace of wild feline spirits.

Rewards: For each creature successfully recorded, you will receive a certain amount of cat affinity points based on its rarity, as well as a mysterious random item.

Currently recorded: 0.

The lush forests that Chen Nian was about to enter had already sensed the arrival of this 'cat whisperer' and extended a silent invitation to her.

'Will you answer, meow?'

Little Mi asked, wagging her tail.

Chen Nian took a deep breath, her eyes bright.

"Come on! I can't wait any longer!"

(End of this chapter)