Chapter 247

Zheng Tan was being led by Cha Li, and beside him there was also a tall, beautiful woman.

Translation: Zheng Tan was being led by Cha Li, and beside him there was also a tall, beautiful woman.

Zheng Tan was being led by Cha Li, and beside him there was also a tall, beautiful woman.

Cha Li's face was flushed, his words stumbled, and even though he already had a girlfriend, facing such a stunning beauty he still couldn't help feeling nervous.

Translation: Cha Li kept blushing, his speech stammering; although he already had a girlfriend, facing such a great beauty he still couldn't help feeling nervous.

We need to keep all info. Use "Cha Li kept blushing, his speech stammering; although he already had a girlfriend, facing such a great beauty he still couldn't help feeling nervous."

This beautiful woman is Zheng Tan's partner for tomorrow's interactive session, named Jin Ling; she is said to be a model and also a client of the pet center, invited this time by Xiao Guo to assist.

Translation: This beautiful woman is Zheng Tan's partner for tomorrow's interactive session, named Jin Ling; she is said to be a model and also a client of the pet center, invited this time by Xiao Guo to assist.

This beautiful woman is Zheng Tan's partner for tomorrow's interactive session, named Jin Ling; she is said to be a model and also a client of the pet center, invited this time by Xiao Guo to assist.

Zheng Tan gave Jin Ling a critical glance, reluctantly giving her an eighty out of a hundred; he thought the skirt would be better if it were a bit shorter, but unfortunately it couldn't be too revealing. There were many children present, and if she dressed too revealingly, parents would surely complain—there had already been incidents at the cat exhibition where revealing outfits drew complaints. So even though it was summer, the staff working inside the venue still paid attention to their appearance.

Translation: Zheng Tan gave Jin Ling a critical glance, reluctantly scoring her eighty; he felt the skirt would be better if it were a bit shorter, but unfortunately it couldn't be too revealing. There were also many children present; if she dressed too revealingly, parents would surely complain, as there had been incidents before at the famous cat exhibition where revealing clothing drew complaints. Therefore, even though it was already summer, those working inside the venue still paid attention to their appearance.

Make sure to keep all details. We'll output: Zheng Tan gave Jin Ling a critical glance, reluctantly scoring her eighty; he felt the skirt would be better if it were a bit shorter, but unfortunately it couldn't be too revealing. There were also many children present; if she dressed too revealingly, parents would surely complain, as there had been incidents before at the famous cat exhibition where revealing clothing drew complaints. Therefore, even though it was already summer, those working inside the venue still paid attention to their appearance.

After becoming acquainted with Jin Ling, Zheng Tan abandoned Cha Li and nestled into Jin Ling's arms.

Translation: After becoming acquainted with Jin Ling, Zheng Tan abandoned Cha Li and nestled into Jin Ling's arms.

After becoming acquainted with Jin Ling, Zheng Tan abandoned Cha Li and nestled into Jin Ling's arms.

Although Jin Ling had little contact with Zheng Tan, she was sharp-minded; whenever Zheng Tan made a slight movement, she knew exactly where to go. She had heard that this cat was a big deal, with a foul temper, and everyone at Xiao Guo's shop deferred to it, so she wouldn't go against the cat's wishes. This would help them cooperate better tomorrow.

Translation: Although Jin Ling had little contact with Zheng Tan, she was quick-witted; whenever Zheng Tan made even a slight movement, she knew which way to go. She had long heard that this cat was a big shot with a bad temper, and everyone in Xiao Guo's shop followed its lead, so she wouldn't oppose the cat's wishes. This way, tomorrow's cooperation could go even more smoothly.

Make sure to keep all. We'll output: Although Jin Ling had little contact with Zheng Tan, she was quick-witted; whenever Zheng Tan made even a slight movement, she knew which way to go. She had long heard that this cat was a big shot with a bad temper, and everyone in Xiao Guo's shop followed its lead, so she wouldn't oppose the cat's wishes. This way, tomorrow's cooperation could go even more smoothly.

Zheng Tan wasn't very interested in the competitions of the premium cat breed sections; he merely glanced over them briefly, then directed Jin Ling to go to the household cat group area.

Translation: Zheng Tan wasn't very interested in the competitions of the premium cat breed sections; he merely glanced over them briefly, then directed Jin Ling to go to the household cat group area.

Zheng Tan wasn't very interested in the competitions of the premium cat breed sections; he merely glanced over them briefly, then directed Jin Ling to go to the household cat group area.

This time the household cat group's exhibit is a domestic tabby cat owned by a client of Xiao Guo's pet center; this tabby cat is participating in a public competition for the first time, and staying in the cage makes it somewhat anxious.

Translation: This time the household cat group's exhibit is a domestic tabby cat owned by a client of Xiao Guo's pet center; this tabby cat is participating in a public competition for the first time, and staying in the cage makes it somewhat anxious.

This time the household cat group's exhibit is a domestic tabby cat owned by a client of Xiao Guo's pet center; this tabby cat is participating in a public competition for the first time, and staying in the cage makes it somewhat anxious.

Each competing cat must be picked up by the judges, who feel its bone mass, examine its muscle condition, and check the proportions of its head, body, tail, and limbs, along with its coordination and overall health.

Translation: For each competing cat, the judges must pick it up, feel its bone structure, examine its muscle condition, and check the proportions of head, body, tail, and limbs, as well as coordination and the cat's overall health.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: For each competing cat, the judges must pick it up, feel its bone structure, examine its muscle condition, and check the proportions of head, body, tail, and limbs, as well as coordination and the cat's overall health.

When Zheng Tan looked over, a foreign judge was holding a cat, stroking its fur while evaluating it; beside him, the host with a microphone translated the judges' comments for the audience. The cat was patient, being passed around and poked without showing irritation—apparently accustomed to the handling. Of course, these judges certainly know cats well and understand how to soothe them better.

Translation: When Zheng Tan looked over there, a foreign judge was holding a cat, stroking its fur while evaluating it; beside him, the host with a microphone translated the judges' words for the audience, and the cat was patient, being passed around and poked without showing irritation, presumably accustomed to it; of course, these judges certainly know cats well and know how to better soothe a cat.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: When Zheng Tan looked over there, a foreign judge was holding a cat, stroking its fur while evaluating it; beside him, the host with a microphone translated the judges' words for the audience, and the cat was patient, being passed around and poked without showing irritation, presumably accustomed to it; of course, these judges certainly know cats well and know how to better soothe a cat.

Originally, Xiao Guo thought the best household cat contender should be Zheng Tan, but the Jia family objected and Zheng Tan himself didn't want to participate. Besides being caged for show, most cats entered in such competitions have mild dispositions; the judges would handle them gently, eliciting little reaction—something Zheng Tan could never stand.

Translation: Originally, in Xiao Guo's mind, the best household cat competitor should have been Zheng Tan, but the Jiao family disagreed, and Zheng Tan himself didn't want to go. Not only would he have to be locked in a cage for display, but cats entering such competitions usually have mild temperaments; the judges would poke and prod them, and there would be no strong reaction—something Zheng Tan could absolutely not tolerate.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Originally, in Xiao Guo's mind, the best household cat competitor should have been Zheng Tan, but the Jiao family disagreed, and Zheng Tan himself didn't want to go. Not only would he have to be locked in a cage for display, but cats entering such competitions usually have mild temperaments; the judges would poke and prod them, and there would be no strong reaction—something Zheng Tan could absolutely not tolerate.

Another reason is that cats that have won this award and are not neutered are generally regarded as breeding stock; Zheng Tan would definitely not want to get involved with a female cat.

Translation: Another reason is that it's said cats that have won such awards and are not neutered are basically regarded as breeding stock; Zheng Tan definitely would not want to get involved with a female cat.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Another reason is that it's said cats that have won such awards and are not neutered are basically regarded as breeding stock; Zheng Tan definitely would not want to get involved with a female cat.

The household cat section also has plenty of people, unlike the premium cat breeds. Household cats feel more approachable to people, while premium breeds are merely for viewing—they're hard to keep, overly costly, and demanding. In contrast, household cats are the ones people interact with most, such as tabby cats, which are common.

Translation: There are also many people in the household cat group; compared to the premium cat breeds, household cats make people feel more familiar, while premium cats are just for show, hard to keep, too precious, and demanding; household cats, however, are the ones people encounter most often, such as tabby cats, which are common.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: There are also many people in the household cat group; compared to the premium cat breeds, household cats make people feel more familiar, while premium cats are just for show, hard to keep, too precious, and demanding; household cats, however, are the ones people encounter most often, such as tabby cats, which are common.

Zheng Tan glanced around and saw that, in addition to some common-colored cats and the popular tabby cats, the Linqing Lion cats were also attracting attention.

Translation: Zheng Tan looked around and saw that, besides some common-colored cats and the popular tabby cats, the Linqing lion cat was also attracting attention.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Zheng Tan looked around and saw that, besides some common-colored cats and the popular tabby cats, the Linqing lion cat was also attracting attention.

Two lion cats came to compete in the household cat group: one white lion cat with mandarin-duck eyes, and one called "whip-strike embroidered ball".

Translation: Two lion cats came to compete in the household cat group: one white lion cat with mandarin-duck eyes, and one called "Bian Da Xiu Qiu" (whip-strike embroidered ball).

Thus line: Two lion cats came to compete in the household cat group: one white lion cat with mandarin-duck eyes, and one called "whip-strike embroidered ball".

The so-called "whip-strike embroidered ball" looks similar to a white lion cat, but its tail is black, and there is a black patch on its head; its tail is long enough to sweep up to that head patch, which is why people call it "whip-strike embroidered ball".

Translation: The so-called "whip-strike embroidered ball" looks similar to the white lion cat, but its tail is black, and there is also a black patch on its head; the tail is long enough to flick onto that head patch, hence people call it "whip-strike embroidered ball".

We'll output: The so-called "whip-strike embroidered ball" looks similar to the white lion cat, but its tail is black, and there is also a black patch on its head; the tail is long enough to flick onto that head patch, hence people call it "whip-strike embroidered ball".

Speaking of which, this cat reminded Zheng Tan of a cat called Longan he had seen before, brought by a cat trainer; Longan's fur was somewhat shorter, and it lacked the black patch on its head.

Translation: Speaking of which, this cat reminded Zheng Tan of the cat named Guiyuan he had seen before, brought by that cat trainer; Guiyuan's fur was somewhat shorter, and it lacked the black patch on its head.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Speaking of which, this cat reminded Zheng Tan of the cat named Guiyuan he had seen before, brought by that cat trainer; Guiyuan's fur was somewhat shorter, and it lacked the black patch on its head.

Among the judges for the household cat competition was a domestic official who appeared young, attractive, and could be considered a beauty.

Translation: Among the judges for the household cat competition, there was a domestic person who looked young, attractive enough to be considered a beauty.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Among the judges for the household cat competition, there was a domestic person who looked young, attractive enough to be considered a beauty.

This beautiful female judge drew many onlookers' eyes; as she judged a competing household cat, she would also pet, tease, and converse with it, leaving the cat utterly docile in her hands.

Translation: This beautiful female judge attracted many spectators' gazes; while evaluating a competing household cat, she would also pet, "tease," and converse with it, rendering the cat extremely docile in her hands.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: This beautiful female judge attracted many spectators' gazes; while evaluating a competing household cat, she would also pet, "tease," and converse with it, rendering the cat extremely docile in her hands.

Charlie flipped through his documents and discussed the beautiful female judge with Jin Ling; hearing their words, Zheng Tan learned that this judge, named Gong Qin, was also a veterinary professional who had once entered her own cat in multiple competitions, but later, due to work, she had no time to care for it and eventually stopped keeping pets; however, she had obtained a CFA judge qualification and is sometimes invited to such events to judge, giving her more contact with cats.

Translation: Cha Li flipped through the documents in his hand and discussed the beautiful female judge with Jin Ling; hearing their words, Zheng Tan learned that this judge named Gong Qin was also a veterinary professional, having once brought her own cat to compete in more than one event, but later, due to work commitments, she had no time to care for a cat and thus hardly kept any; nevertheless, she had obtained a CFA judge qualification and is sometimes invited to such events as a judge, giving her more contact with cats.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Cha Li flipped through the documents in his hand and discussed the beautiful female judge with Jin Ling; hearing their words, Zheng Tan learned that this judge named Gong Qin was also a veterinary professional, having once brought her own cat to compete in more than one event, but later, due to work commitments, she had no time to care for a cat and thus hardly kept any; nevertheless, she had obtained a CFA judge qualification and is sometimes invited to such events as a judge, giving her more contact with cats.

While Charlie and Jin Ling were discussing the beautiful female judge, Zheng Tan glanced around, suddenly his gaze froze as if he saw an acquaintance. No, it was two acquaintances, and moreover…

Translation: While Cha Li and Jin Ling were discussing the beautiful female judge, Zheng Tan glanced around, suddenly his gaze froze as if he saw an acquaintance. No, it was two acquaintances, and moreover…

While Cha Li and Jin Ling were discussing the beautiful female judge, Zheng Tan glanced around, suddenly his gaze froze as if he saw an acquaintance. No, it was two acquaintances, and moreover…

Zheng Tan jumped out of Jin Ling's arms and walked over there.

Translation: Zheng Tan jumped down from Jin Ling's arms and walked over there.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Zheng Tan jumped down from Jin Ling's arms and walked over there.

Seeing the cat leap away, Jin Ling's heart jumped, fearing it would run off, but she soon saw the black cat wasn't running wildly; instead, it headed toward the adjacent area, so she relaxed and followed it with Charlie.

Translation: Seeing the cat leap away, Jin Ling's heart jumped, fearing the cat would get lost, but she immediately saw that the black cat wasn't running wildly; it was heading toward the adjacent area, so she relaxed and followed Cha Li over.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Seeing the cat leap away, Jin Ling's heart jumped, fearing the cat would get lost, but she immediately saw that the black cat wasn't running wildly; it was heading toward the adjacent area, so she relaxed and followed Cha Li over.

In that adjacent area, several animal welfare organizations were set up, with some cat owners gathered there for consultation; beside them were rows of chairs where visitors and participating cat owners could rest when they had downtime.

Translation: In that adjacent area, several animal welfare organizations were set up, with some cat owners gathered there for consultation; beside them were rows of chairs where visitors and some cat owners participating in the event could rest when they had free time.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: In that adjacent area, several animal welfare organizations were set up, with some cat owners gathered there for consultation; beside them were rows of chairs where visitors and some cat owners participating in the event could rest when they had free time.

Fang Mengmeng was flipping through a pamphlet given by an animal welfare organization, while Fang Shaokang chatted with someone nearby; it seemed he had run into an acquaintance again and was being drawn into casual conversation.

Translation: Fang Mengmeng was flipping through a pamphlet given by an animal welfare organization, while Fang Shaokang chatted with someone nearby; it seemed he had run into an acquaintance again and was being pulled into idle conversation.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Fang Mengmeng was flipping through a pamphlet given by an animal welfare organization, while Fang Shaokang chatted with someone nearby; it seemed he had run into an acquaintance again and was being pulled into idle conversation.

Beside Fang Mengmeng crouched a cat with intermingled tricolor patches; furthermore, within a five-meter radius around it, no other cat existed—even if a cat brought to rest nearby was brought over, it would puff up its fur, press its ears back, and hiss, demanding that its owner take it away.

Translation: Crouching beside Fang Mengmeng was a cat with intermingled tricolor patches; moreover, within a five-meter radius around it, no other cat existed—even if a cat were brought there to rest, it would puff up its fur, press its ears back, and hiss, demanding that its owner take it away.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Crouching beside Fang Mengmeng was a cat with intermingled tricolor patches; moreover, within a five-meter radius around it, no other cat existed—even if a cat were brought there to rest, it would puff up its fur, press its ears back, and hiss, demanding that its owner take it away.

Zheng Tan calculated the time—this little fellow, Da Mi, was almost a year old.

Translation: Zheng Tan calculated the time; this little fellow, Da Mi, was almost a year old.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Zheng Tan calculated the time; this little fellow, Da Mi, was almost a year old.

Sometimes Zheng Tan envied the excellent genes of "Grand Duke"; looking at Peanut Candy and Da Mi shows it—though they are third-generation, their heads are still noticeably larger than other cats'. Of course, many cats entered in the competition are large, especially big-boned breeds with fluffy long hair, making them appear large as well, so Da Mi isn't overly outstanding; however, Da Mi's fur isn't as fluffy as those long-haired breeds, and without fur, Da Mi would still be larger than those cats.

Translation: Sometimes Zheng Tan envied Jueye's excellent genes; looking at Peanut Candy and Da Mi shows it—though they are third-generation, in terms of head size they are still noticeably larger than other cats; of course, many cats entered for competition here are large, especially large breeds with fluffy long hair, making them appear big, so Da Mi isn't overly conspicuous; however, Da Mi's fur isn't as fluffy as those long-haired breeds, and without the fur Da Mi would still be larger than those cats.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Sometimes Zheng Tan envied Jueye's excellent genes; looking at Peanut Candy and Da Mi shows it—though they are third-generation, in terms of head size they are still noticeably larger than other cats; of course, many cats entered for competition here are large, especially large breeds with fluffy long hair, making them appear big, so Da Mi isn't overly conspicuous; however, Da Mi's fur isn't as fluffy as those long-haired breeds, and without the fur Da Mi would still be larger than those cats.

As Zheng Tan circled over to where the quiet Da Mi was sitting, he also observed it; in Zheng Tan's mind, he had always considered himself, Li Yuanba, and the Grand Duke as belonging to the same generation, which would make Peanut Candy a nephew-generation, while Da Mi and Xiao Mi would be of the grand-nephew generation.

Translation: As Zheng Tan walked around to that side, he also observed the calmly sitting Da Mi; in Zheng Tan's mind, he had always considered himself of the same generation as Li Yuanba and Jueye, which would make Peanut Candy a nephew-generation, and Da Mi and Xiao Mi would be of the grand-nephew generation.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: As Zheng Tan walked around to that side, he also observed the calmly sitting Da Mi; in Zheng Tan's mind, he had always considered himself of the same generation as Li Yuanba and Jueye, which would make Peanut Candy a nephew-generation, and Da Mi and Xiao Mi would be of the grand-nephew generation.

Da Mi had well inherited the aura of the Grand Duke and Li Yuanba, evident from the reactions of the surrounding cats; moreover, when Da Mi put on a stern face, it immediately reminded Zheng Tan of Li Yuanba.

Translation: Da Mi had well inherited the aura of Jueye and Li Yuanba, as shown by the reactions of the surrounding cats; moreover, when Da Mi put on a stern face, it directly reminded Zheng Tan of Li Yuanba.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Da Mi had well inherited the aura of Jueye and Li Yuanba, as shown by the reactions of the surrounding cats; moreover, when Da Mi put on a stern face, it directly reminded Zheng Tan of Li Yuanba.

Da Mi was sitting there with half-closed eyelids, seemingly indifferent to everything around it—until Zheng Tan approached; then it lifted its head and looked at him.

Translation: Da Mi was squatting there, its eyelids slightly drooping, seeming indifferent to everything around it; only when Zheng Tan approached did it lift its head and look toward Zheng Tan.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Da Mi was squatting there, its eyelids slightly drooping, seeming indifferent to everything around it; only when Zheng Tan approached did it lift its head and look toward Zheng Tan.

Zheng Tan didn't know whether this little guy even remembered himself, given that Da Mi was taken away when it was still a tiny ball; furthermore, if this kitten inherited its father's penchant for picking fights, wouldn't it end up battling him right here?

Translation: Zheng Tan didn't know whether this little guy even remembered himself, given that Da Mi was still a tiny bundle when taken away; moreover, if this child inherited its father's penchant for picking fights, wouldn't it start a brawl right here?

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Zheng Tan didn't know whether this little guy even remembered himself, given that Da Mi was still a tiny bundle when taken away; moreover, if this child inherited its father's penchant for picking fights, wouldn't it start a brawl right here?

Just as Zheng Tan was pondering whether to get closer, Da Mi came up, sniffed, its initial wariness lessened, and it felt more affectionate.

Translation: Just as Zheng Tan was pondering whether to get closer, Da Mi had already come up, sniffed, and its initial wariness lessened, replaced by a sense of closeness.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Just as Zheng Tan was pondering whether to get closer, Da Mi had already come up, sniffed, and its initial wariness lessened, replaced by a sense of closeness.

When Fang Mengmeng's gaze shifted from the pamphlet to Da Mi, she happened to see the usually aloof cat—who would even slap others with a paw—tilting its head to rub against that black cat.

Translation: When Fang Mengmeng's gaze shifted from the pamphlet to Da Mi, she happened to see that, while Da Mi usually acted aloof toward other cats and would even slap them without hesitation, it was now tilting its head to rub against that black cat.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: When Fang Mengmeng's gaze shifted from the pamphlet to Da Mi, she happened to see that, while Da Mi usually acted aloof toward other cats and would even slap them without hesitation, it was now tilting its head to rub against that black cat.

Fang Mengmeng stared at Zheng Tan for a moment, then suddenly exclaimed, "Are you Black Coal?!"

Translation: Fang Mengmeng stared at Zheng Tan for a while, then suddenly exclaimed, "Are you Hei Tan?!"

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Fang Mengmeng stared at Zheng Tan for a while, then suddenly exclaimed, "Are you Hei Tan?!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Shaokang, who had been chatting with someone, looked over, his gaze landing on Zheng Tan, and said, "Yo ho, Black Coal, how did you get here?"

Translation: Fang Shaokang, who was chatting with someone, heard this, looked over, and his gaze fell on Zheng Tan: "Yo ho, Hei Tan, how did you come here?"

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Fang Shaokang, who was chatting with someone, heard this, looked over, and his gaze fell on Zheng Tan: "Yo ho, Hei Tan, how did you come here?"

Because his daughter said she wanted to come to Linzhou City to participate in this event, Fang Shaokang deliberately cleared his weekend, accompanied his daughter by plane to this place—his wife didn't come along, just to let Fang Shaokang show off and spend more time with his daughter. His daughter wanted to bring Da Mi along, so Fang Shaokang also prepared all the necessary documents in advance.

Translation: Because his daughter said she wanted to come to Linzhou City to participate in this event, Fang Shaokang deliberately cleared his weekend, accompanied his daughter by plane to here, his wife didn't come along, just to let Fang Shaokang show off more and spend more time with his daughter. His daughter wanted to bring Da Mi along, so Fang Shaokang also prepared all the necessary documents in advance.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Because his daughter said she wanted to come to Linzhou City to participate in this event, Fang Shaokang deliberately cleared his weekend, accompanied his daughter by plane to here, his wife didn't come along, just to let Fang Shaokang show off more and spend more time with his daughter. His daughter wanted to bring Da Mi along, so Fang Shaokang also prepared all the necessary documents in advance.

At that moment, Charlie and Jin Ling also came over, and Fang

Translation: At this moment, Cha Li and Jin Ling also came over, and Fang Shaokang chatted with them for a few sentences.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: At this moment, Cha Li and Jin Ling also came over, and Fang Shaokang chatted with them for a few sentences.

"Tomorrow there's still a match? Good, tomorrow we'll go cheer!" Fang Shaokang said eagerly. Fang Mengmeng nodded beside him.

Translation: "There's still a competition tomorrow? Great, tomorrow we'll go cheer them on!" Fang Shaokang said with an eager expression. Fang Mengmeng nodded beside him.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: "There's still a competition tomorrow? Great, tomorrow we'll go cheer them on!" Fang Shaokang said with an eager expression. Fang Mengmeng nodded beside him.

"Mr. Fang, is this your cat? Which group is it competing in?" Charlie asked.

Translation: "Mr. Fang, is this your cat? Which group is it competing in?" Cha Li asked.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: "Mr. Fang, is this your cat? Which group is it competing in?" Cha Li asked.

Jin Ling was also curious; this cat in front of her always felt a bit different from other cats, but she couldn't say why—could it be a breed she doesn't know?

Translation: Jin Ling was also curious; the cat before her felt somewhat different from other cats, but she couldn't put her finger on why—perhaps it was a breed she didn't know.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Jin Ling was also curious; the cat before her felt somewhat different from other cats, but she couldn't put her finger on why—perhaps it was a breed she didn't know.

"It's my daughter's cat, though it's not entering the competition." Fang Shaokang didn't say much; knowing Charlie worked at the pet center, he became wary, as Er Mao had said, Rice's father supposedly works at the pet center.

Translation: "It's my daughter's pet, though it's not entering the competition." Fang Shaokang didn't say much; since he knew Cha Li worked at the pet center, he became wary, as Er Mao had said that Da Mi's father was indeed at the pet center.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: "It's my daughter's pet, though it's not entering the competition." Fang Shaokang didn't say much; since he knew Cha Li worked at the pet center, he became wary, as Er Mao had said that Da Mi's father was indeed at the pet center.

At the event venue, Fang Shaokang had a special pass; Rice wasn't entering any competition, just being brought in for a stroll, then letting Fang Mengmeng and the other cat enthusiasts interact more, consult about cat care, and enjoy far more freedom than owners bringing competing cats. Anyway, with an acquaintance, such a pass is still quite simple.

Translation: At the event venue, Fang Shaokang had a special permit; Da Mi wasn't entering any competition, just being brought in for a stroll, then allowing Fang Mengmeng and the cat enthusiasts to interact more and consult about cat care, with far greater freedom than those owners bringing competition cats. Anyway, for someone who knows people, such a permit is still quite simple.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: At the event venue, Fang Shaokang had a special permit; Da Mi wasn't entering any competition, just being brought in for a stroll, then allowing Fang Mengmeng and the cat enthusiasts to interact more and consult about cat care, with far greater freedom than those owners bringing competition cats. Anyway, for someone who knows people, such a permit is still quite simple.

When Charlie and Jin Ling wanted to get a closer look at Rice out of curiosity and even reach out to pet it, Rice lifted its head and glanced at them. Charlie and Jin Ling instantly shuddered: the cat's gaze was icy, and it seemed unapproachable.

Translation: Cha Li and Jin Ling, curious about Da Mi, wanted to get a closer look and even reach out to pet it, when Da Mi lifted its head and glanced at them; Cha Li and Jin Ling's hearts immediately trembled: this cat's gaze was icy, and it seemed altogether unapproachable.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Cha Li and Jin Ling, curious about Da Mi, wanted to get a closer look and even reach out to pet it, when Da Mi lifted its head and glanced at them; Cha Li and Jin Ling's hearts immediately trembled: this cat's gaze was icy, and it seemed altogether unapproachable.

"Cough… this cat must be high-maintenance, right?" Charlie said, pulling his hand back.

Translation: "Hmm… raising this cat must be quite a hassle, right?" Cha Li withdrew his hand and said.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: "Hmm… raising this cat must be quite a hassle, right?" Cha Li withdrew his hand and said.

"Not at all, Rice is very well-behaved." Fang Mengmeng said, smiling as she spoke of Rice, reaching out with her soft white hand to pat its head.

Translation: "Not troublesome, Da Mi is very well-behaved." Fang Mengmeng, whenever she mentioned Da Mi, smiled with narrowed eyes and reached out her pale little hand to pat Da Mi's head.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: "Not troublesome, Da Mi is very well-behaved." Fang Mengmeng, whenever she mentioned Da Mi, smiled with narrowed eyes and reached out her pale little hand to pat Da Mi's head.

Many cats give completely different impressions when they put on a straight face versus when they act cute and affectionate—for example, Rice toward Charlie and Jin Ling versus Rice toward Zheng Tan and Fang Mengmeng: one aloof, one gentle; one hard to approach, one eager to get close.

Translation: Many cats give completely different impressions when they put on a stern face versus when they act cute and coquettish; for example, Da Mi toward Cha Li and Jin Ling is aloof, while Da Mi toward Zheng Tan and Fang Mengmeng is gentle; one is hard to approach, the other actively seeks closeness.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Many cats give completely different impressions when they put on a stern face versus when they act cute and coquettish; for example, Da Mi toward Cha Li and Jin Ling is aloof, while Da Mi toward Zheng Tan and Fang Mengmeng is gentle; one is hard to approach, the other actively seeks closeness.

When Rice lifts its head to look at people, due to the lighting in that area of the venue, its pupils constrict slightly, and combined with its stern expression resembling Li Yuanba, it looks much sharper; but when it gets excited and its pupils dilate, along with its affectionate behavior, people realize the cat can also be friendly, which makes it appear even cuter.

Translation: When Da Mi lifts its head to look at people, due to the lighting in this area of the venue, its pupils constrict slightly; combined with its stern expression resembling Li Yuanba's, it looks particularly sharp; but when it becomes excited and its pupils dilate, together with its affectionate gestures, people realize this cat can also be affectionate, making it appear even more endearing.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: When Da Mi lifts its head to look at people, due to the lighting in this area of the venue, its pupils constrict slightly; combined with its stern expression resembling Li Yuanba's, it looks particularly sharp; but when it becomes excited and its pupils dilate, together with its affectionate gestures, people realize this cat can also be affectionate, making it appear even more endearing.

Charlie observed the before-and-after contrast, gave a dry chuckle, then said: "Mr. Fang, your cat Rice is quite similar to the two cats at our pet center, I assure you I'm not lying—one cat is named Li Yuanba, the other is Li Yuanba's son, called Peanut Candy..."

Translation: Cha Li, observing this contrast, gave a dry chuckle, thought for a moment, and said: "Mr. Fang, your Da Mi is quite similar to the two cats at our pet center; I assure you I'm not lying—one cat is Li Yuanba, the other is Li Yuanba's son, called Peanut Candy…"

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Cha Li, observing this contrast, gave a dry chuckle, thought for a moment, and said: "Mr. Fang, your Da Mi is quite similar to the two cats at our pet center; I assure you I'm not lying—one cat is Li Yuanba, the other is Li Yuanba's son, called Peanut Candy…"

Fang Shaokang was already thinking of leaving; as soon as Charlie spoke, he uttered two of the "taboo" names Er Mao had mentioned—anyway, his daughter had played enough here, so he decided to leave first.

Translation: Fang Shaokang had already been thinking about leaving; Cha Li, as soon as he spoke, uttered two of the "taboo" names that Er Mao had mentioned; anyway, his daughter had played enough here, so he might as well leave first.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Fang Shaokang had already been thinking about leaving; Cha Li, as soon as he spoke, uttered two of the "taboo" names that Er Mao had mentioned; anyway, his daughter had played enough here, so he might as well leave first.

As Fang Shaokang led Fang Mengmeng away, Rice held its tail high, didn't glance around, stayed close beside them, and showed an indifferent attitude toward everyone and every cat nearby.

Translation: As Fang Shaokang led Fang Mengmeng away, Da Mi held its tail high, not looking around indiscriminately, staying close beside Fang Shaokang and Fang Mengmeng, appearing indifferent to everyone and every cat around.

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: As Fang Shaokang led Fang Mengmeng away, Da Mi held its tail high, not looking around indiscriminately, staying close beside Fang Shaokang and Fang Mengmeng, appearing indifferent to everyone and every cat around.

Charlie was still there discussing with Jin Ling what breed Rice was, while Zheng Tan sighed, "Even my numb-nephew generation is bulkier than me." (To be continued…)

Translation: Cha Li remained where he was, discussing with Jin Ling what breed Da Mi was, while Zheng Tan sighed in exasperation, "Even my numb grand-nephew generation is a size bigger than me!" (To be continued…)

Make sure: Keep all. We'll output: Cha Li remained where he was, discussing with Jin Ling what breed Da Mi was, while Zheng Tan sighed in exasperation, "Even my numb grand-nephew generation is a size bigger than me!" (To be continued…)

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