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

Chapter 90 International Fame? That's Not Important

At this moment, area number two was completely quiet.

Ten minutes have passed since Sun Wangcai lost control.

For the next ten minutes, Chen Nian, Lin Qidong, and Xiao Yu stayed outside, watching Wangcai's every move.

Fortunately, it has completely calmed down.

It was completely different from when it was being ferocious; it was like a Pallas's cat that had turned into a rabbit.

He was lying peacefully on the rocky platform, leisurely eating his dinner mixed with kitten food, and he looked like he was enjoying it very much!

Its fluffy tail trembled slightly with the chewing motion.

Outside the glass window, Chen Nian, Lin Qidong, and Xiao Yu finally felt their hearts sink back into peace.

The three looked at each other and then burst into laughter.

Yes, you can eat it.

That means there's not a big problem!
After holding back for a while, Xiaoyu finally asked, "Teacher Chen, how did you do that?"

"That's right!" Lin Qidong was even more curious: "Why did Wangcai suddenly calm down?"

Despite the intense gazes of the two men, Chen Nian's eyes remained gentle as she looked at Wangcai, who was eating, attributing all the credit to her 'family heirloom catnip'.

"My catnip has some special effects."

"It can restore felines to their senses."

Only he himself knew that what truly made Wangcai pull back from the brink was that, in the psychedelic state induced by catnip, it 'saw' that expectant gaze in the crevice of the rock.

That's its reason for fighting to the death to survive!
"Catnip?"

"Could it contain a tranquilizer?"

"Then the effect can't be seen so quickly." Lin Qidong and Xiaoyu looked at each other in bewilderment.

Just then, Chen Nian spoke up.

"Old Lin, regarding Wangcai's release, I suggest we move it a week earlier, and let's set the release location on the mountain where we first found it, is that alright?"

His tone carried a hint of pleading.

Only Chen Nian knows the real reason for Wangcai's calmness, but he doesn't want to say it outright.

"A week in advance is no problem! Given its condition, the sooner it returns to its natural state, the better."

Lin Qidong nodded first, then asked, "But why does it have to be that mountain? That mountain is quite large, is there any other reason?"

He keenly perceived this.

Chen Nian was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Because I think Wangcai might have a home there."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qidong and Xiaoyu's eyes widened immediately.

"You mean there's a litter of Pallas's rabbits there?!"

Lin Qidong's tone became urgent.

"What's the basis for your opinion, Teacher Chen? Why do you think that? It's completely contrary to our current understanding!" Xiaoyu frowned slightly.

"There's no basis for it, it's just a feeling."

"A very strong feeling!"

Chen Nian couldn't explain everything she heard with her cat ears; she could only attribute it to her own feelings.

Looking at Chen Nian's resolute and calm figure.

Lin Qidong paced excitedly, speaking rapidly: "Professor Chen! You should know very well that, according to current records both domestically and internationally, Pallas's cat families are typically 'single-parent families.' Male Pallas's cats generally do not participate in the raising of offspring; instead, the females bear the responsibility for the young alone."

"If your feeling is right, there really are female Pallas's cats with their cubs waiting for Wangcai to return in that area."

He stopped abruptly, his eyes gleaming with the light of someone who had discovered a new continent.

"This will be a groundbreaking and groundbreaking discovery! It will be enough to rewrite our understanding of Pallas's cat social behavior! It will cause a sensation in the international animal behavior community!"

Lin Qidong became more and more excited as he spoke.

Xiaoyu gently placed her palm on the cold glass, looking at Wangcai who had regained his world-weary expression, and murmured, "If there really is a family waiting for Wangcai to return, then its madness can be traced back to something."

Thinking about it, Xiaoyu's eyes showed even more heartache.

She suddenly turned to Chen Nian, her tone becoming urgent: "Teacher Chen, you know that Wangcai's leg injury hasn't healed yet. If there are really cubs that need its care, even if it's released back into the wild, the situation won't be optimistic!"

Lin Qidong also calmed down and realized the seriousness of the problem.

The two stopped worrying about the source of their 'feelings' and focused their attention on Chen Nian, with a mixture of curiosity and trust.

In just half an hour, Chen Nian impressed the two veteran rescuers with her incredible professional performance.

in their eyes.

Chen Nian's understanding of felines has reached a level that is difficult for them to reach!

If it were Teacher Chen, he would definitely have a solution!

Chen Nian turned her gaze away from Wangcai and looked at the two people in front of her.

He first addressed Xiaoyu:

“Wangcai’s leg injury is not a problem.”

"I checked it over while I was inside and gave it a massage, and it seems to be working quite well."

"If you, Xiaoyu, massage it using my technique for the next week, it will be enough for it to recover 90% of its mobility."

"I'll teach you that later."

Then he looked at Lin Qidong and said, "The matter concerning the Pallas's family is just my speculation."

"But this point is also easy to prove."

"Even if the Pallas's cat father is gone, there is still the Pallas's cat mother."

"To make it easier to nurse their young, Pallas's cats will also reduce their range of movement to much less than the normal 100 square kilometers."

"All we need to do is send someone to walk around the area where Wangcai was found and see if there are any traces of Pallas's cats."

After speaking, Chen Nian also gave several possible locations.

Such as specific rock crevices, leeward slopes, and the edges of shrubs with open views.

These calculations were all based on Wangcai's memories and the habits of Pallas's cats.

Lin Qidong nodded repeatedly after listening.

These locations are indeed places where Pallas's cats frequently appear.

"Great! I'll take some people to check it out tomorrow!"

Without hesitation, Lin Qidong immediately went out to arrange manpower.

If this is confirmed, it will definitely be a major discovery in the Pallas's cat world, the kind that has an international impact!
Therefore, Lin Qidong acted very proactively. He also trusted Chen Nian's judgment.

Xiaoyu stood there, looking at Chen Nian expectantly.

She had clearly seen Chen Nian's massage technique for Wangcai while they were inside. After a simple routine, Wangcai no longer resisted massage!
This made Xiaoyu, who had tried countless times but always failed, very envious.

Now that she has the opportunity to learn, she is naturally very excited!

"Teacher Chen, when shall we begin?"

Chen Nian glanced at Wangcai, who was already dozing off inside the glass window, and smiled gently.

"Let's do it now, it's in perfect condition."

"go!"

The two returned to the feeding area.

When the two returned, Wangcai lazily opened its eyes and glanced at them, making an unintelligible gurgling sound in its throat. Then it rolled over, unconsciously kicking its injured right hind leg towards Chen Nian, before closing its eyes to rest.

The lingering soothing effect of the catnip and its instinctive trust in Chen Nian made it lower its last defenses.

Seeing how easily Chen Nian gained Wang Cai's trust, and how Wang Cai even allowed him to place his hand on his injured leg, Xiao Yu's admiration for Chen Nian surged like the Yellow River!
How did Teacher Chen manage to do that?!
At this moment, Xiaoyu's eyes were filled with curiosity about Chen Nian.

This young man, who was a few years younger than her, was shrouded in mystery!

"call"

Chen Nian breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Wangcai did not react and instead let itself do as it pleased.

Don't be fooled by how easy he seems to Xiaoyu.

In reality, his back was already tense, ready to respond to any possible actions by Wangcai.

But now it seems everything is fine.

Wangcai should still remember itself, the upright ape who showed it off to its family.

After confirming that Wangcai did not resist, Chen Nian quietly called Xiaoyu over.

“Look carefully.”

"Okay!" Xiaoyu nodded emphatically.

For the next half hour, the two stayed by Wangcai's side, massaging him through their gloves.

As Chen Nian demonstrated slowly and clearly, she explained in a low voice the key points of each movement, the state of the muscles and bones, and the possible feedback signals from Wangcai.

Xiaoyu studied extremely diligently.

He would occasionally mimic the movements and ask precise questions.

As for Wangcai, who was being used as a 'teaching tool,' he was already sprawled out comfortably under the professional and comfortable massage, with even his tongue unconsciously drooping out a little. He was sleeping soundly, as if he had completely forgotten the pain of his leg injury and the depression of being trapped.

When Lin Qidong rushed back after arranging the search mission, he saw this strangely harmonious scene:

The fierce Pallas's cat lay sprawled like a large plush toy, letting its two 'personal masseuses' touch it all over.

He stood at the door, momentarily unable to bear disturbing them.

Chen Nian only slowly stopped when he was sure that Xiao Yu had fully grasped the essentials and rhythm of the massage.

"Okay, it's time for me to go."

It's getting late.

The guesthouse was already urging him to go back.

Having confessed everything that needed to be confessed, Chen Nian didn't linger any longer. After saying goodbye to the sleeping Wangcai, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Liu, she got into Lin Qidong's car and prepared to return to the guesthouse.

Just before boarding the car, Chen Nian stopped and looked earnestly at Xiao Yu, who was seeing her off, her eyes filled with a heavy sense of entrustment:

"Xiaoyu, I'm entrusting Wangcai to you."

"Help it heal its wounds, then take it home!"

Although she couldn't stay with Wangcai until the moment of its release, Chen Nian saw in the persistent yet gentle light in the short-haired girl's eyes a power that could heal everything.

He chose to believe Xiaoyu.

Trust the staff at the shelter.

Their care and love for these elves is no less than their own!
Xiaoyu was a little reluctant to part with him.

"Teacher Chen, will you come again?"

In just half a day, she had come to regard Chen Nian as both a mentor and a friend.

"I will definitely come if I have the chance." Chen Nian smiled gently, waved to her, and took one last deep look at the brightly lit rescue station in the night, as if to engrave this concern in his heart, before bending down and getting into the car.

The vehicle drove away from the rescue station and disappeared into the deep night of the plateau.

Outside the car window, there was an endless starry sky, and the dazzling Milky Way seemed within reach.

Inside the car, Lin Qidong gripped the steering wheel, his face beaming with excitement.

He kept assuring Chen Nian, "Don't worry, Teacher Chen! As long as we find any clues about the Pallas's cat's nest, even just a single hair or a footprint, I'll call you immediately!"

"And I have already reported this matter to higher authorities immediately!"

"The higher-ups are taking this very seriously and will likely send top animal behavior experts down here! When the research results come out, Professor Chen, your name will definitely be the first author on the paper! International fame is just around the corner!"

The starlight flowing outside the car window reflected on Chen Nian's calm profile.

He listened to Lin Qidong's grand vision and simply smiled faintly.

When the car came to a smooth stop in front of the guesthouse, Chen Nian gently patted Lin Qidong on the shoulder, her voice sounding particularly clear and distinct in the quiet night sky of the plateau.

It seems to be able to pierce through that vast galaxy:

"Those don't matter."

"Old Lin, all you need to remember is to tell me whether Wangcai has finally found its family and whether they have been reunited."

"That's enough."

After saying that, he didn't linger, turned around and got out of the car, walking towards the guesthouse enveloped in warm lights.

His figure gradually blended into the halo of light.

Lin Qidong sat in the driver's seat, stunned.

Chen Nian's last words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, stirring up silent yet profound ripples in his heart that lingered for a long time.

After a long while, Lin Qidong finally smiled brightly in the direction of the guesthouse.

"I understand, Teacher Chen!"

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