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

Chapter 79 Wild Spirits!

At the airport entrance, enthusiastic fans surrounded Infinite Quantity, who responded to each fan in an orderly manner.

"Ok!"

"okay!"

"Please enjoy your time."

Fortunately, the fan meeting only lasted two minutes. Most of the enthusiastic fans were tourists and were very considerate. So after taking photos and getting autographs, they dispersed contentedly and headed to their respective destinations.

Goodbye, Teacher Xiaoliang.

"See you."

The human wall was removed, revealing Chen Nian and Xia Qiyue standing quietly on the outside.

Infinite Quantity spotted them at a glance, and his signature small eyes immediately lit up with a sincere smile. He strode over to greet them, his tone as familiar as if they were old friends reuniting.

"Teacher Chen!"

He recognized Chen Nian's appearance at a glance.

After all, he would occasionally watch Chen Nian's live streams, and he hadn't missed a single one of her previous science videos.

"Brother Liang!"

Chen Nian also smiled and waved vigorously.

Although it was our first meeting, our in-depth online discussions about feline knowledge had already dispelled any sense of unfamiliarity.

Two strong hands clasped tightly in the air.

"I've finally met the real person!"

Chen Nian's excitement was palpable. At this moment, he was no different from the fans who had been there earlier. He quickly took out his phone: "Idol, I have to take a picture with you!"

With a click, the camera captured the two smiling side by side.

Infinitesimal quantity was attracted by Chen Nian's handsomeness.

"Wow! That camera angle in your live stream really didn't do you justice; you're way more handsome in person than on screen!"

Especially those eyes.

Like a cat's deep gaze, it seems to hold endless stories and emotions, making it unforgettable.

"Haha! Brother Liang, you flatter me!"

Chen Nian laughed heartily, stepped aside, and solemnly introduced, "This is Xia Qiyue, a core member of our team."

"Wow!" Turning his gaze to Xia Qiyue, Wuji Xiaoliang's astonishment deepened.

Wow! What a handsome man and beautiful woman!

"Teacher Chen, with your looks, I'd believe you're a top star in the beauty category!"

Xia Qiyue, flattered by the praise, smiled and her dimples appeared. She gracefully imitated Chen Nian's greeting: "Hello, Brother Liang!"

"Hello, July."

The infinitesimal smiled and nodded, then checked the time.

"You two are among the first to arrive; the rest of you will be arriving later. Come on, let's settle in and rest a bit. We'll have a welcome dinner for everyone tonight so you can all get to know each other. We still have a long mountain road ahead of us tomorrow!"

"it is good."

The luggage was stuffed into the trunk of the waiting SUV.

The car drove away from the airport and headed along the winding mountain road.

About ten minutes later, it came to a steady stop in front of a unique courtyard.

It's less of a hotel and more of a meticulously maintained Tibetan-style guesthouse.

The main structure, built of logs and white stones, exudes a strong local flavor.

The most eye-catching feature is the vigorous and upright alpine pine in the center of the courtyard, its needles lush and green, thriving under the pure highland sunshine.

The entire courtyard is integrated into the natural environment to the greatest extent possible, making it quiet and comfortable.

"This is a restaurant opened by an old local friend of mine," Infinite Quantity introduced with a hint of pride. "How about it? Does it suit your taste?"

"awesome!"

Chen Nian took a deep breath. The crisp, cool air, mixed with the faint fragrance of pine needles and the aroma of earth, instantly washed away the fatigue of the journey.

He looked around and sighed sincerely.

"No wonder people say this place is a sanctuary for the soul. Just sitting in this courtyard makes my heart calm down."

Suddenly, his gaze stopped abruptly and fixed on the roof beam.

There were two adorable little creatures perched on the roof beam, secretly watching them.

There's a cat!

"Where is where?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Qiyue forgot all about her luggage and hurriedly looked around searching for something.

"That it."

Xia Qiyue looked in the direction Chen Nian pointed.

Under the sloping gray-tiled eaves of the guesthouse's main building, two fluffy little heads peeked out, warily and curiously observing the new guests.

They are slightly more stocky than ordinary domestic cats.

Its thick coat, a mix of gray-brown and sandy yellow, blends perfectly with the color of the tiles. What makes it most unique is that each of its two erect ears has a small, playful tuft of dark fur standing up on its tip.

You can't see it unless you look closely.

When Chen Nian captured this iconic feature, her heart felt as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand.

"No way, such good luck?"

He muttered to himself.

She didn't even have time to pay attention to the suitcase that was sliding down the slope, but fortunately Xia Qiyue was quick and managed to grab it.

She also heard Chen Nian's whisper and asked curiously.

"What incredible luck! Are these two cats special?"

Xia Qiyue carefully examined the kitten for a moment, then shook her head: "I can't recognize it. It looks just like a regular house cat."

Just then, Infinite Quantity and two other people came out of the house.

One was Lao Liu, the guesthouse owner with a kind smile and a ruddy complexion from the high altitude; the other was a young man with a capable demeanor, wearing an outdoor windbreaker.

"Why aren't you putting your luggage down and instead looking around here?" Wuqiong Xiaoliang asked with a smile. Xia Qiyue immediately pointed to the eaves: "Look, there are two pretty kittens on the roof. Our Teacher Chen couldn't move when he saw them!"

Upon hearing this, Old Liu and the young man quickly exchanged a glance.

A barely perceptible look of surprise flashed across his eyes!

Did he recognize me?
Having just learned the true identities of these two 'house cats' from Old Liu, Wuxian Xiaoliang understood immediately upon seeing Chen Nian's expression. He couldn't help but raise his chin towards the two people behind him with a hint of pride: "See? That's what professionalism looks like! The feline expert I hired is the real deal!"

"It did happen twice."

Old Liu rubbed his hands together, smiled憨厚ly, and nodded.

The capable-looking young man squinted slightly, scrutinizing Chen Nian, a hint of doubt appearing between his brows.

This person looks familiar... I feel like I've seen them somewhere before.
whoosh-

Seemingly startled by the sudden increase in the crowd below, the two little creatures on the eaves nimbly pulled their heads back and disappeared into the shadow of the corrugated tiles.

Chen Nian then seemed to wake up from a dream.

He smiled apologetically at everyone and said, "Sorry, I lost my composure for a moment."

"Little things!"

Infinite Quantity waved his hand dismissively and introduced enthusiastically, "This is the owner of the guesthouse, Brother Liu, we all call him Lao Liu."

"Hello, Teacher Chen!" Old Liu's smile was simple and honest, with the hearty and cheerful manner typical of people from the plateau.

"Hello, Brother Liu!"

Chen Nian responded with a smile.

"And this person's identity," Infinite Quantity pointed to the capable-looking young man, "you should be familiar with him as well."

As soon as he finished speaking, the young man stepped forward and extended his hand to Chen Nian.

With a sincere smile: "Hello, Cat Alliance, Lin Qidong."

"People from the Cat Alliance?"

Chen Nian paused for a moment, then looked thoughtful: "I remember the Cat Alliance's base shouldn't be around here, right?"

Through his conversation with Lin Ling, he learned that the Cat Alliance's bases are usually located in the mountains and forests, not too far from the local forestry bureau, making it convenient for them to carry out rescue and exploration operations with the forest rangers.

This location clearly does not meet the Cat Alliance's requirements for establishing a presence.

"You really know the Cat Alliance."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qidong's smile widened.

After the two shook hands, he revealed his other identity.

"I thought you looked familiar, and now I finally remember! You're the cat-identifying expert streamer my little sister was talking about, Teacher Chen!"

Chen Nian blinked, somewhat surprised: "Could it be that your little sister is my fan?"

"Haha!" Lin Qidong laughed heartily.

"She is indeed your fan."

"But she is also a member of the Cat Alliance, just like me, and her name is Lin Ling."

Upon hearing the name, Chen Nian suddenly realized who it was.

"Oh? You're Lin Ling's brother!"

"It is indeed I." Lin Qidong placed one hand on his chest and made a slightly exaggerated gentlemanly gesture. A hint of Lin Ling's influence could be seen in his smile.

Infinite Quantity timely interrupted the familiar greeting: "Alright, alright, there's plenty of time for catching up! Hurry up and put your luggage back in your room, let's have some tea and chat in the lobby! The highland sun may look gentle, but the ultraviolet rays can really peel off your skin, and if you stand there for too long, you'll be dried out!"

"Yes, yes, let's go!"

Lin Qidong warmly accepted one of Chen Nian's backpacks, and said with admiration as they walked, "My little sister speaks highly of you, saying that your eye for cats is even sharper than ours, who live deep in the mountains."

"She keeps nagging me about why I haven't gone to visit her yet."

"I never expected that I would meet you first. Isn't that a coincidence!"

"If she knew, she'd probably be jealous of me, haha!"

After settling their luggage, everyone gathered in the Tibetan-style lobby of the guesthouse.

Steaming hot butter tea was already laid out on the wooden table.

The aroma of milk mingled with the fragrance of tea, filling the air.

Lin Qidong is a very talkative person.

After helping Chen Nian put away her luggage, he sent a message to Lin Ling, telling her that he and Chen Nian were together.

Lin Ling did not reply, and Lin Qidong guessed that she was still patrolling the mountain.

So I followed the others and went to the hall to chat.

Chen Nian held the warm teacup, looked at Lin Qidong, and got straight to the point: "Brother Lin came all this way specifically for this."

"Is it because of those two 'little guests' on the roof just now?"

As soon as he finished speaking, several pairs of eyes focused on him.

Infinite Quantity and Lao Liu looked on with admiration, Xia Qiyue was full of curiosity, and Lin Qidong completely put away his joking expression, his expression becoming serious and surprised.

"You've noticed all this?"

"Mm." Chen Nian nodded, her tone carrying a hint of gratitude for meeting a fellow enthusiast.

"Who else could it be but those two rare 'wild elves' who would make the Cat Alliance members make a special trip?"

Old Liu couldn't help but lean forward, his dark face filled with shock.

"Teacher Chen, you really recognized what they were just by looking at them?"

He initially raised the two kittens as pets for two months before discovering their special nature by chance. He immediately contacted the local cat association's resident staff, Lin Qidong.

I didn't expect Chen Nian to recognize me at a glance!
Infinite Quantity didn't speak, but simply picked up his teacup and took a sip. His small eyes were bright and full of anticipation for Chen Nian's next words.

He considered himself quite knowledgeable about felines, but he still failed to see through the disguise of the two 'domestic cats' at first glance.

If Chen Nian could see right through it, then this journey would probably be even more exciting than he imagined!
Chen Nian nodded, meeting everyone's gaze.

"Actually, it's quite easy to identify."

"Those two cats should be extremely rare Class I protected animals in China."

Desert Cat

(A beast destined to rot in jail!)

(End of this chapter)