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

Chapter 86 Sun Simiao
The convoy traveled along the winding, ascending mountain road, eventually arriving at a wildlife rescue station located at a higher altitude in northern Xinlong County.

From afar, one could see Lin Qidong's familiar tall figure standing at the gate of the courtyard.

The vehicle had just come to a complete stop.

He strode up to meet him, his voice booming so loud it seemed to pierce the crisp, high-altitude air:

"welcome!"

"A warm welcome to all the experts and teachers for your guidance!"

He was well aware of the importance of the group of people in front of him.

They are all experts.

We sincerely hope that their attention will bring more hope to the rescue station and the wild animals struggling to survive!

Therefore, Lin Qidong and the others at the rescue station warmly welcomed Chen Nian and the others.

As he spoke, Lin Qidong grasped Chen Nian's hand, his smile radiant.

"Teacher Chen, it feels like three autumns have passed since I last saw you!"

"That's an exaggeration, Lao Lin, it's only been a few hours." Chen Nian laughed. "Let me introduce you first."

He gave a brief introduction to Lin Sen and the others.

"Hey! My fellow clansman!"

Lin Sen, ever the friendly type, stepped forward, grabbed Lin Qidong's hand, and shook it vigorously: "I heard you're from the Cat Alliance? I love cats so much!"

The two cheerful people instantly found common ground and had a very pleasant conversation.

at the same time.

Other staff members at the rescue station had already guided the rest of the team members into the clean and professional-looking station.

Lin Qidong led Chen Nian and the others inside while introducing the place.

"We mainly receive injured, sick, or stray wild animals found by locals and tourists. As you know, Professor Chen, this is a feline paradise, so our rescue equipment is quite complete."

Chen Nian and the others nodded in agreement.

When I parked the car earlier, the several SUVs and pickup trucks parked in the yard, as well as the vehicles that Lin Qidong mentioned were on a mission, all silently spoke of the busyness and professionalism of the place.

"Does no one usually come here to visit?"

Lin Sen looked around the quiet passage and asked curiously.

Lin Qidong pointed to a sign on the side: "It used to be open, and quite a few people came, but recently..."

As he spoke, he glanced at Chen Nian and said, "Due to some special reasons, we will be temporarily closing the park for visits."

Chen Nian understood immediately.

This particular reason is undoubtedly related to the poachers who have not yet been caught.

Lin Qidong's caution was necessary.

Although Lin Sen and the others looked puzzled, they did not ask any further questions.

After passing through the disinfection area, the group officially entered the core animal isolation and observation area.

Light streamed in through the clean, large glass windows, making the room warm and bright.

Almost the instant they stepped inside, everyone's attention was drawn to the two unusually lively little figures standing in front of the window of the first isolation room.

"These must be Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu!"

Lin Sen's surprised voice rang out first, filled with undisguised excitement.

Gu Ying and Xia Qiyue had already set up filming equipment when they entered the area, and Chen Nian also started a live stream at the same time.

However, he didn't wander around aimlessly; he only focused the camera on the main characters inside the isolation room.

Within two minutes, the live stream chat was flooded with comments.

"Ahhh! Is this the legendary Little Wu and Little Liu? The Desert Kitten!"

"Finally, I've seen one alive! It's so tiny and adorable!"

"Xiao Wu is protecting Xiao Liu!"

In the footage, perhaps startled by the sudden influx of people, the timid Xiao Liu darted behind her older brother Xiao Wu.

Only half of its small head and a pair of wary blue eyes were visible.

Xiao Wu instantly went into guard mode, his small body tensing up, his back arched high, and he hissed at the crowd outside the glass with a childish but warning sound, his momentum showing no sign of backing down.

Lin Qidong explained softly from the side, "The little ones have just settled down and are still a bit nervous about having so many people watching."

Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively lowered their bodies.

The oppressive feeling suddenly disappeared.

Xiao Wu's tense body gradually relaxed, but he still maintained his guarding posture.

Little Liu also tentatively peeked out from behind his brother, curiously observing the group of 'shortened' humans outside.

"so cute."

Everyone exclaimed in unison.

Lin Sen squatted down next to Chen Nian, looking at Xiao Wu's beautiful blue eyes, and couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Chen, I remember you said that adult desert cats don't have blue eyes?"

"Yes."

Chen Nian's gaze fell gently on the two little ones, her body leaning slightly forward towards the glass, her voice soft and slow.

"None of the purebred adult desert cats observed so far have blue irises. This dreamy blue color is a unique characteristic of them when they are kittens."

"Then why do adult desert cats appear to have blue eyes in some photos online?"

Another cat lover in the group couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Gu is an expert on this." Chen Nian looked at Gu Ying, who was focused on filming.

Gu Ying's gaze remained focused on the viewfinder, her voice gentle yet professional: "There are two main reasons."

"First, the optical imaging of the shooting equipment itself and the post-processing algorithms can sometimes make the color of the iris at the edge of the pupil or under certain lighting conditions appear bluish. Second, some photographers may adjust the color tone appropriately during post-processing to enhance the contrast and artistic appeal of the photo, which may also make the eyes appear bluer."

She paused and added:

“I have tracked and photographed adult desert cats in the wild several times, and I can confirm that their iris color is yellow or yellowish-green, not blue, but it appears bluish in photos.”

Everyone suddenly realized.

The live stream chat was instantly flooded with comments saying "I learned something".

Just then, Xiao Liu, who had sharp eyes, seemed to spot Chen Nian in the crowd. Suddenly, he was no longer afraid. He stepped on his brother's body and climbed to the glass window, jumping and shouting in Chen Nian's direction.

Its call is very unique.

Lin Sen couldn't help but laugh: "No wonder Teacher Chen named it Xiao Liu."

Good-natured laughter rippled through the crowd.

Looking at this amazing scene, Lin Qidong said with emotion, "Teacher Chen, it seems that Xiao Liu has you etched in his mind!"

"For a wild, untamed feline cub to remember someone so clearly and show such strong affection—I've been doing this for so long, releasing so many animals, and most of them just walk away without looking back. I've never seen anyone like Xiao Liu before!"

Lin Sen immediately chimed in, his face beaming with pride: "Of course! Because Teacher Chen's love for them comes from the depths of his soul!"

Chen Nian did not respond to the teasing.

His entire attention was focused on the little life inside the glass window, struggling to get closer to him.

"Hello, Xiao Liu, we meet again."

Chen Nian squatted down and looked gently into Xiao Liu's eyes.

His voice seemed to have a magical quality, and Xiao Liu's movements of scratching at the glass became even more urgent. Its light gray-brown little paws pressed against the cold glass, as if trying to break through this barrier and plunge into the embrace that made it feel incredibly safe and warm.

Xiao Wu also noticed Chen Nian at this time.

Although not as excited as Xiao Liu, he still lay on his side in front of the glass window and pressed his fluffy little head tightly against the glass.

I want to pat you!
Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu showed obvious dependence.

The rescue station staff who witnessed this scene were secretly shocked. When Lao Lin came back yesterday and described Chen Nian's story, they were still somewhat skeptical. But now that they saw it with their own eyes, they were truly shocked!
Is it really possible for someone to achieve such a feat?!

Many people quietly took out their phones and clicked the follow button on the live streaming platform.

Seeing that the cat lovers in the live stream didn't understand the significance of this scene, Lin Sen came over and whispered, "You may not know, but Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu are F1 generation desert cats. Their wildness hasn't diminished at all, and they are very wary of humans. You'll see if you don't believe me."

As he spoke, he slowly reached his hand toward the two little ones in front of the glass window.

ha--!
Suddenly, Xiao Wu, who had been sticking something to the glass, sprang to his feet!
Like an enraged leopard cub, its fur bristled, its pupils narrowed into dangerous slits, and with a sharp, piercing roar, a forepaw with sharp claws left a trail of afterimages.

stab-

With a loud scratch, it slammed its claw into the glass in front of Lin Sen's finger!

The sound came through the microphone into the live broadcast room, so clear it sent chills down your spine!
Lin Sen recoiled in shock, pulling his hand back as if electrocuted, and quickly hid behind Chen Nian. He patted his chest, still shaken, and exclaimed, "My god! See? See? Everyone gets this treatment except for Teacher Chen! Now you know how valuable Brother Nian's 'Cat Whisperer' is, right?!"

The viewers in the live chat were immediately amused.

"I feel sorry for Dr. Lin for a second."

"Xiao Wu is so fierce and handsome! I want to touch him!"

"Teacher Chen is awesome!"

Meanwhile, because the platform's algorithm captured the keyword "desert cat, a national first-class protected animal," a massive amount of new traffic began to flood into Chen Nian's live stream, and the number of followers skyrocketed.

Alert lifted.

Xiao Wu resumed his lazy, glass-hugging posture, as if his earlier ferocity was merely an illusion.

Seeing this double standard, Lin Sen's eyes reddened with envy.

"Damn it! I really want to stick them on too!"

Lin Qidong, standing next to him, patted him on the shoulder with a sense of empathy: "Stop howling, brother, who doesn't want to!"

The two of them looked at the figure crouching in front of the glass window, seemingly surrounded by a 'feline aura', their eyes filled with complex emotions, a mixture of deep envy and heartfelt admiration.

Before the glass window, the pale golden light in Chen Nian's eyes quietly faded.

After confirming that the two little ones were in good health and that the shelter had resolved their minor issues, he stood up with relief and waved towards the window.

"Alright, Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu, have fun first, I'll come see you later."

Amazingly, the two little guys seemed to understand his farewell. Although Xiao Liu still tugged at the glass a couple of times with some reluctance and let out a pitiful whimper, he eventually stopped clinging to the window and followed his brother back to the indoor activity area that had been specially prepared for them, looking back every few steps.

The cubs' natural instincts quickly took over, and they began playing and frolicking again.

The camera captured this heartwarming moment perfectly.

Then, led by Lin Qidong, the expectant group moved to the adjacent second isolation observation room.

The layout here is more open and simulates some of the rocky environments.

Sunlight streamed through the large window, landing squarely on a furry little creature lying on a rocky platform, completely oblivious to the crowd surging in from outside.

It is larger and more robust than a domestic cat, and its thick, fluffy fur has a gray-yellow camouflage that makes it almost blend into the rock beneath it.

What's most striking are its extremely short, round ears, which look as if the tips of the ears have been deliberately clipped, and its furry ears that stick to the sides of its round head, as well as its flat, large face that naturally carries an expression of both shock and world-weariness.

Chen Nian's eyes lit up instantly, and she exclaimed in surprise:
"Pallas's?!"

That adorable creature, lying on the rock, basking in the highland sun, looking as lazy as if it were isolated from the world, is none other than the grassland spirit known as the 'King of Emojis'—the Pallas's cat!
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