Chapter 418: translation

translation: "Just as Er Mao had expected, as soon as the photos were sent over, they got a phone call from the other side; Jiao Dad and Jiao Mom took turns questioning him, Er Mao explained for a long time, then sent several more photos, and only then did they relax a bit."

Interpretation: As Er Mao had expected, after sending the photos, they got a call; Jiao Ba and Jiao Ma took turns questioning; Er Mao explained for a long time, then sent several more photos, after which they relaxed a bit.

Thus: "As Er Mao had expected, after the photos were sent over, they got a call; Jiao Ba and Jiao Ma took turns questioning, Er Mao explained for a long time and sent several more photos over, after which they relaxed a bit."

Check: "..."

Ok.

translation: "Er Mao could understand that; no matter whose treasured cat is covered in needles, they wouldn't stay calm. Moreover, when Er Mao took the photos earlier, he deliberately adjusted the lighting to make the needles on Zheng Tan more conspicuous, which only increased the shock to Jiao Dad and Jiao Mom, so it's no wonder they reacted so strongly."

Interpretation: Er Mao can understand; anyone whose treasured cat is covered in needles wouldn't stay calm; also Er Mao deliberately adjusted lighting when taking photos to make the needles on Zheng Tan more visible, increasing the shock to Jiao Ba and Jiao Ma, so it's no wonder they reacted strongly.

Thus: "Er Mao can understand this; anyone whose treasured cat is covered in needles wouldn't stay calm, and Er Mao had deliberately adjusted the lighting when taking the photos to make the needles on Zheng Tan more visible, which increased the shock to Jiao Ba and Jiao Ma, so it's no wonder they reacted so strongly."

Check: "..."

translation: "Er Mao was on the phone with the Jiao couple explaining, while Zheng Tan, who had been needled, felt actually okay—not much pain, nor the pleasant sensation he'd imagined; besides, since there's no illness, being needled shouldn't cause a big reaction, right?"

Interpretation: Er Mao was on the side explaining to the Jiao couple; the needled Zheng Tan felt actually okay, not much pain, nor the imagined pleasant feeling; also, since there's no illness, being needled shouldn't cause a big reaction, right?

Check: "..."

Ok.

translation: "What did Lin Shu say before needling Zheng Tan earlier? First, ease Zheng Tan's sleep condition, then use acupuncture to check for any hidden illnesses; now it seems his assessment remains the same as before."

Interpretation: What did Uncle Lin say before needling? First alleviate Zheng Tan's sleep condition, then use acupuncture to check for other hidden diseases; now it seems same as his earlier judgment.

Check: "..."

translation: "\"No illness? \" Wei Leng asked. Since the needling is already done, Lin Shu should be able to tell if there's any problem."

Interpretation: "No illness?" Wei Leng asked. Now that the needling is done, Uncle Lin should be able to judge any problems.

Check: Use Wei Leng from glossary.

translation: "Lin Shu shook his head silently, and after a moment said, \"Looking at its physique, I really can't believe this is a cat about to be classified as middle-aged or elderly. It's incredibly robust. \""

Interpretation: Uncle Lin silently shook his head, after a while said: "Looking at its physique, I really can't believe this is a cat about to be classified as middle-aged or elderly. It's incredibly robust."

Check: "..."

translation: "\"Really no illness? It was seriously ill back then—sleeping for a whole week, and the vets at the pet center could do nothing. \" Er Mao's side had already finished the call; he had also told the Jiao family Lin Shu's diagnosis just now, but after hanging up he still voiced his doubt."

Interpretation: "Really no illness? It was really sick back then, sleeping for a week straight, the vets at the pet center had no solution." Er Mao had already finished the call; earlier he had told the Jiao family Lin Shu's diagnosis, but after hanging up he still voiced his doubt.

Check: "..."

We need to keep names: Er Mao, Jiao family (Jiao Family). Use glossary: Jiao Family.

Thus: "\"Really no illness? It was really sick back then, sleeping for a week straight, the vets at the pet center had no solution. \" Er Mao had already finished the call; earlier he had told the Jiao Family Lin Shu's diagnosis, but after hanging up he still voiced his doubt."

translation: "Lin Shu continued shaking his head."

Interpretation: Uncle Lin continued shaking his head.

Translate: "Uncle Lin continued shaking his head."

translation: "Only Zheng Tan knows. This probably relates to his biggest secret. It's as if no normal cat would have strength comparable to an adult human, and Zheng Tan himself can feel his own body—aside from sleep issues over the past year or so and occasional drowsiness while dreaming, he senses no other health problems. Although Er Mao's evaluation of Zheng Tan was a bit exaggerated, it's largely correct: Zheng Tan can indeed eat, drink, run, and jump. It's been seven years, yet his feeling remains just like when he first turned into a cat."

Interpretation: Only Zheng Tan knows. This probably relates to his biggest secret. Just like, no normal cat would have strength comparable to an adult human; moreover, Zheng Tan's own body he can feel: aside from the sleep problems over the past year or so, occasional drowsiness while dreaming, he feels no other health issues; although Er Mao's evaluation of Zheng Tan was a bit exaggerated, it's largely correct—Zheng Tan can indeed eat, drink, run, jump. It's been seven years. Yet his feeling is still like when he first turned into a cat.

Thus: "Only Zheng Tan knows. This probably relates to his biggest secret. Just like, no normal cat would have strength comparable to an adult human; moreover, Zheng Tan's own body he can feel: aside from the sleep problems over the past year or so, occasional drowsiness while dreaming, he feels no other health issues; although Er Mao's evaluation of Zheng Tan was a bit exaggerated, it's largely correct—Zheng Tan can indeed eat, drink, run, jump. It's been seven years. Yet his feeling is still like when he first turned into a cat."

Check: "..."

translation: "So-called old age is probably just related to age compared to cats; otherwise, it can't be explained."

Interpretation: So-called old age probably only relates to age, then compared to cats; other aspects cannot be explained.

Translate: "So-called old age probably only relates to age, then compared to cats; other aspects cannot be explained."

translation: "After removing the needles, Lin Shu said, \"After I go back, I'll study this further. Er Mao, how long will you be staying here? \""

Interpretation: After removing the needles, Uncle Lin said: "After I go back I'll study it properly. Er Mao, how long will you stay here?"

Check: "..."

translation: "\"A week or two is possible, \" Er Mao replied."

Interpretation: "One or two weeks is possible." Er Mao said.

Translate: "\"One or two weeks is possible. \" Er Mao said."

translation: "\"Alright. I'll use this time to think it over. \""

Interpretation: "Alright. I'll use this time to think it over."

Translate: "\"Alright. I'll use this time to think it over. \"

translation: "Although he had always been confident in himself, Lin Shu was truly puzzled this time. He had treated all kinds of birds and beasts for years. Initially, he thought this black cat would be similar to Da Shan, but he hadn't expected…"

Interpretation: Although he's always been confident, Uncle Lin is really puzzled this time; he's treated various birds and beasts for years. This is the first time encountering such a situation; originally he thought this black cat would be similar to the situation with Da Shan, but he didn't expect...

Check: "..."

translation: "After Zheng Tan finished the needling, the old master pulled Lin Shu to play chess, meanwhile asking about Da Shan's condition. As for meal preparation, usually the old master doesn't need to worry—there are dedicated staff—but today Er Mao and Wei Leng came, so the wives rolled up their sleeves to handle the cooking."

Thus we need to translate Da Shan as "Big Mountain". Similarly, "Hei Tan" is a name (black charcoal) but it's a cat name? Actually Hei Tan is a cat? In glossary they gave Hei Tan as a name (presumably a cat). They said use exactly that English form. So we keep Hei Tan as is.

Thus for Da Shan we translate meaning: "Big Mountain". Let's verify if Da Shan appears elsewhere: lines 14, 17-25 etc. We'll translate as "Big Mountain". Also "Hei Tan" appears in line 48 (ps). We'll keep Hei Tan as per glossary.

Now continue translation.

【14】 translation: "Although he's always been confident, Uncle Lin is really puzzled this time; he's treated various birds and beasts for years. This is the first time encountering such a situation; originally he thought this black cat would be similar to the situation with Big Mountain, but he didn't expect..."

but never expected...

Thus: "Although he's always been confident, Uncle Lin is really puzzled this time; he's treated various birds and beasts for years. This is the first time encountering such a situation; originally he thought this black cat would be similar to the situation with Big Mountain, but he didn't expect..."

After Zheng Tan finished the acupuncture, the master old man pulled Uncle Lin to play chess, and in between also asked about Big Mountain's situation. As for meal preparation, usually the old man doesn't need to worry, there are dedicated staff handling it, but today Er Mao and Wei Leng came, so the meal prep is done by their wives rolling up their sleeves.

Interpretation: After Zheng Tan finished the acupuncture, the master old man pulled Uncle Lin to play chess, in between also asking about Big Mountain's situation. As for meal preparation, usually the old man doesn't need to worry, there are dedicated staff, but today Er Mao and Wei Leng came, so meal prep is done by their wives rolling up their sleeves.

After Zheng Tan finished the acupuncture, the master old man pulled Uncle Lin to play chess, and in between also asked about Big Mountain's situation. As for meal preparation, usually the old man doesn't need to worry, there are dedicated staff handling it, but today Er Mao and Wei Leng came, so the meal prep is done by their wives rolling up their sleeves.

We need to keep names: Zheng Tan, Er Mao, Wei Leng. Also "Big Mountain". Good.

Seeing that Zheng Tan ate almost like a person, with similar tastes, the old man and Uncle Lin finally believed it. They had even specially prepared a plate of scrambled eggs with onions and two plates of relatively spicy side dishes—things Big Mountain would never touch—but Zheng Tan ate them all the same, and afterward suffered no ill effects. Uncle Lin, not even finishing his drink, set down his cup and brought Zheng Tan over for a check-up; the conclusion remained the same as before, which left Uncle Lin, who had been exposed to veterinary medicine since childhood, repeatedly exclaiming in amazement.

Interpretation: Seeing Zheng Tan really eats like a human, similar taste, the old man and Uncle Lin now truly believe; they just had prepared a plate of scrambled eggs with onions and two plates of relatively spicy side dishes, which Big Mountain would absolutely not touch, but Zheng Tan ate them all and afterwards had no issues. Uncle Lin at the time also didn't care about his unfinished drink, put down the cup and brought Zheng Tan over for examination; still the same conclusion, which makes Uncle Lin, who has been exposed to veterinary medicine since childhood, repeatedly exclaim in amazement.

no issues, repeatedly exclaiming in amazement

We need to keep names: Zheng Tan, Uncle Lin, Big Mountain.

translation: "When Da Shan was young, the old master merely thought it was a cat with a little something special; he had never seen a leopard cat, so he didn't consider other possibilities. Only after hearing people talk did he realize it was a leopard cat—though this region originally had none, bringing it in made it unique here."

Interpretation: The men at the wine table were also talking; Zheng Tan heard them mention Big Mountain, then he understood why his master's senior brothers usually don't mention Big Mountain when outside: one reason is because of past experiences, they don't want to recall embarrassing incidents caused by Big Mountain; another reason is that Big Mountain's breed is relatively rare domestically, after all it's not abroad, still cannot be openly kept as a pet; insiders knowing is enough, speaking out just adds topics, which is also a protection for Big Mountain; so they outside only occasionally mention "the master's cat", rarely detail what kind of cat Big Mountain actually is.

the master's cat

translation: "Over the years the old master had considered finding a companion for Da Shan, but this fellow would, each time they spent a while together, kick away the leopard cat that had been painstakingly brought over via paperwork."

Interpretation: Originally they thought the old man would scold them, but unexpectedly the old man still gave them face, didn't reprimand the three in front of women and children. After finishing the meal, Uncle Lin bade farewell, the old man then chatted with Er Mao and them about each of their current situations, family matters, any worries, how the kids are, etc., after which the old man also brought up Big Mountain.

Translate: "Originally they thought the old man would scold them, but unexpectedly the old man still gave them face, didn't reprimand the three in front of women and children. After finishing the meal, Uncle Lin bade farewell, the old man then chatted with Er Mao and them about each of their current situations, family matters, any worries, how the kids are, etc., after which the old man also brought up Big Mountain."

The old man then chatted with Er Mao and the others about how each of them was doing—family matters, any worries, how the kids were, and other everyday topics.

Years ago, the old man found this unusual cat in a remote mountain far from here and named it Big Mountain. Normally, leopard cats shouldn't exist in this area, but there have been reports of people smuggling in wild animals, so it's likely those individuals brought it in.

Interpretation: The old man back then found this unusual cat in a distant big mountain, and named it "Big Mountain". Generally speaking, leopard cats (this kind of creature) shouldn't exist locally, but it's heard that people who illegally brought in wild animals have been around, likely those people brought it in.

leopard cat

When Big Mountain was young, the old man just thought it was a slightly special cat; he had never seen a leopard cat, so he didn't consider other possibilities. Later, hearing from others, he learned it was indeed a leopard cat—though this region originally had none, and after bringing it here, it became the sole one of its kind.

Interpretation: When Big Mountain was young, the old man just thought it was a slightly special cat; he hadn't seen a leopard cat, so didn't think otherwise; later after hearing some people say, he realized it was a leopard cat, but this area originally had no leopard cats; after bringing it in, it became unique here.

Translate: "When Big Mountain was young, the old man just thought it was a slightly special cat; he hadn't seen a leopard cat, so didn't think otherwise; later after hearing some people say, he realized it was a leopard cat, but this area originally had no leopard cats; after bringing it in, it became unique here."

Over the years, the old man has considered finding a companion for Big Mountain, but this fellow, after spending some time together, always kicks away the leopard cat that was painstakingly brought over through paperwork.

Interpretation: Over the years the old man hasn't not thought about finding a companion for Big Mountain, but this guy each time they spend a while together kicks away the leopard cat that was painstakingly brought over via paperwork.

Translate: "Over the years the old man hasn't not thought about finding a companion for Big Mountain, but this guy each time they spend a while together kicks away the leopard cat that was painstakingly brought over via paperwork."

We need to keep "this guy" refers to Big Mountain. So "this guy" is Big Mountain. We'll keep as "Big Mountain". So: "Over the years the old man hasn't not thought about finding a companion for Big Mountain, but Big Mountain each time they spend a while together kicks away the leopard cat that was painstakingly brought over via paperwork."

Big Mountain each time they spend a while together kicks away the leopard cat that was painstakingly brought over via paperwork.

Even though Big Mountain has a bad temper, often causes trouble, and doesn't always behave pleasingly, the old man has kept it by his side all along; over time it became a habit, and he came to regard Big Mountain as a little companion in his twilight years. Big Mountain also gets along well with the master old man; it dislikes being constantly held by others, especially children, but that refers to other people—not the old man.

Interpretation: Even though Big Mountain has a bad temper, often causes trouble, its behavior isn't always pleasing, but the old man has always kept Big Mountain nearby; over time, forming a habit, the old man came to regard Big Mountain as a little companion in his twilight years. And Big Mountain gets along well with the master old man; it doesn't like being constantly hugged by others, especially children, but that's "others", not the old man; toward the old man it's fine.

Translate: "Even though Big Mountain has a bad temper, often causes trouble, its behavior isn't always pleasing, but the old man has always kept Big Mountain nearby; over time, forming a habit, the old man came to regard Big Mountain as a little companion in his twilight years. And Big Mountain gets along well with the master old man; it doesn't like being constantly hugged by others, especially children, but that's \"others\", not the old man; toward the old man it's fine."

little companion in his twilight years

"When it gets older, Big Mountain isn't as eager to cause trouble as it used to be," the old man said.

Interpretation: "After getting older, Big Mountain doesn't like to cause trouble as much as before." The old man said.

Translate: "\"After getting older, Big Mountain doesn't like to cause trouble as much as before. \" the old man said."

Wei Leng snorted at that, saying "Not looking for trouble? Who pulled off his son's pants?!" All we can say is that Big Mountain now seeks trouble only a little less; it's older, lacks the energy to keep stirring things up—willing but unable.

Interpretation: Wei Leng directly snorted at this, "Not causing trouble? Who pulled off his son's pants?!" Can only say, Big Mountain now causes trouble only a little less; it's older, lacks energy to let others cause trouble, willing but unable.

Who pulled off his son's pants?!

And Big Mountain isn't truly rejecting Er Mao and the others; it usually stays hidden when outdoors, and it's not just an ordinary house pet. It's semi-wild—yesterday it crouched on a roadside stone block to greet Er Mao's group, and according to them, Big Mountain used to often wait there to greet them, which seems to have become a routine.

Interpretation: And Big Mountain isn't truly rejecting Er Mao and them; it usually pays attention to concealment when outside; Big Mountain isn't a pure household pet. It's in a semi-wild state; yesterday it was because they needed to greet Er Mao and group that it crouched by the roadside stone mound. According to Er Mao and them, Big Mountain used to often greet them there, which seems to have become a custom.

Translate: "And Big Mountain isn't truly rejecting Er Mao and them; it usually pays attention to concealment when outside; Big Mountain isn't a pure household pet. It's in a semi-wild state; yesterday it was because they needed to greet Er Mao and group that it crouched by the roadside stone mound. According to Er Mao and them, Big Mountain used to often greet them there, which seems to have become a custom."

From these words and Big Mountain's behavior, the cat still shows plenty of feeling.

Interpretation: From these words and Big Mountain's behavior, this cat is still quite humane.

Translate: "From these words and Big Mountain's behavior, this cat is still quite humane."

On the first night here, Zheng Tan slept in a folding tent. It's a small tent that pops up when opened; this item was sent by Xiao Guo, though Zheng Tan had never used it at home. This time he brought it along. He lined the inside with the soft mats prepared by Aunt Jiao as a mattress, and then slept there.

Interpretation: On the first night here, Zheng Tan slept in a folding tent. This is a small tent; when opened it pops up; this item was sent by Xiao Guo, but Zheng Tan never used it at home. This time going out he brought it. He padded the inside with some soft mats prepared by Jiao Ma as a mattress. Zheng Tan then slept inside at night.

Translate: "On the first night here, Zheng Tan slept in a folding tent. This is a small tent; when opened it pops up; this item was sent by Xiao Guo, but Zheng Tan never used it at home. This time going out he brought it. He padded the inside with some soft mats prepared by Jiao Ma as a mattress. Zheng Tan then slept inside at night."

folding tent, soft mats, mattress

The folding tent was placed on a small square table near Xiao Yuan's bed.

Interpretation: The folding tent was placed on a small square table relatively close to Er Yuan's small bed.

Translate: "The folding tent was placed on a small square table relatively close to Er Yuan's small bed."

Perhaps the daytime acupuncture took effect, or maybe it was just relaxation after the long drive, but Zheng Tan slept very well that night and felt no discomfort in the unfamiliar surroundings.

Interpretation: Probably the daytime acupuncture took effect, or maybe after the long drive the mind relaxed; Zheng Tan slept very well at night, with no discomfort from the unfamiliar environment.

Translate: "Probably the daytime acupuncture took effect, or maybe after the long drive the mind relaxed; Zheng Tan slept very well at night, with no discomfort from the unfamiliar environment."

translation: "Er Mao was already sitting up, rubbing his forehead, looking at the somewhat dazed Gong Qin and the sleepy-eyed Er Yuan on the small bed, and said, \"I almost forgot—the Da Shan‑style alarm, which goes off on time every day. \""

Interpretation: Next morning early. A sharp, like a screech made by scratching a hard board, the harsh "gee-gee" sound rang out. Moreover it had a rhythm. Like shouting a slogan "one-two-one-two".

Translate: "Next morning early. A sharp, like a screech made by scratching a hard board, the harsh \"gee-gee\" sound rang out. Moreover it had a rhythm. Like shouting a slogan \"one-two-one-two\"."

gee-gee

translation: "Zheng Tan climbed out the window, jumped onto the handrail of the second‑floor balcony, and looked down."

Interpretation: Zheng Tan has good hearing; this sound wouldn't let him go back to sleep. After being startled awake by this sound, Zheng Tan came out of the small tent.

Translate: "Zheng Tan has good hearing; this sound wouldn't let him go back to sleep. After being startled awake by this sound, Zheng Tan came out of the small tent."

Er Mao sat up, rubbing his forehead, glanced at the still dazed Gong Qin and the sleepy-eyed Xiao Yuan on the small bed, and said, "I almost forgot—Big Mountain's alarm, which goes off on time every day."

Interpretation: Er Mao had already sat up. He rubbed his forehead, looked at the somewhat dazed Gong Qin and the sleepy-eyed Er Yuan on the small bed, and said: "Almost forgot, the Big Mountain-style alarm, it rings on time every day."

Translate: "Er Mao had already sat up. He rubbed his forehead, looked at the somewhat dazed Gong Qin and the sleepy-eyed Er Yuan on the small bed, and said: \"Almost forgot, the Big Mountain-style alarm, it rings on time every day. \"

Big Mountain-style alarm

Zheng Tan climbed out the window, jumped onto the railing of the second-floor balcony, and looked down.

Interpretation: Zheng Tan flipped open the window and went out, jumped onto the railing of the second-floor balcony and looked down.

Translate: "Zheng Tan flipped open the window and went out, jumped onto the railing of the second-floor balcony and looked down."

In the yard, Big Mountain was scratching a hard board, producing that sound; its two front paws moved rhythmically across the board leaning against the wall, which already bore countless claw marks—clearly this wasn't just a recent occurrence, as Er Mao said, it's a "Big Mountain-style alarm."

Interpretation: In the yard, Big Mountain was scratching a hard board; the sound is what it produces; its two front paws rhythmically scratch the board placed leaning against the wall; looking at that board, it already has countless claw marks; one can imagine this situation hasn't just appeared for a few days, as Er Mao said, this is a "Big Mountain-style alarm".

Translate: "In the yard, Big Mountain was scratching a hard board; the sound is what it produces; its two front paws rhythmically scratch the board placed leaning against the wall; looking at that board, it already has countless claw marks; one can imagine this situation hasn't just appeared for a few days, as Er Mao said, this is a \"Big Mountain-style alarm\"."

On an open patch outside the yard, the old man was practicing his boxing, not fast, but not Tai Chi either—perhaps his own set of fitness exercises.

Interpretation: On an open space outside the yard, the old man was practicing boxing there; speed not fast, but also not taijiquan; possibly it's his own set of fitness boxing.

Translate: "On an open space outside the yard, the old man was practicing boxing there; speed not fast, but also not taijiquan; possibly it's his own set of fitness boxing."

After the three families upstairs had woken up, Er Mao and his two brothers went over to practice boxing with the old man; they had been familiar with this fitness routine since childhood, though they hadn't practiced much since leaving, but it remained fresh in their minds.

Interpretation: After the three families sleeping upstairs woke up, Er Mao and his two fellow disciples went over to practice boxing with the old man; this set of fitness boxing they've been exposed to since childhood, just that after leaving here they don't practice much day-to-day, but they're still familiar with it in mind.

Translate: "After the three families sleeping upstairs woke up, Er Mao and his two fellow disciples went over to practice boxing with the old man; this set of fitness boxing they've been exposed to since childhood, just that after leaving here they don't practice much day-to-day, but they're still familiar with it in mind."

Over there, the master and his three disciples were practicing boxing, while over here the two mothers took out their cameras to snap some photos.

Interpretation: Over there, one master and three disciples were practicing boxing; over here, the two mothers took out their cameras to take photos as a keepsake.

Translate: "Over there, one master and three disciples were practicing boxing; over here, the two mothers took out their cameras to take photos as a keepsake."

Xiao Yuan, Wei Xiao Pangzi, and Peijie were all curious; Peijie had some experience and had practiced before, while the first two just thought it was fun and had tagged along for the excitement.

Interpretation: Er Yuan, Wei Xiao Pangzi, and Peijie were all quite novel; Peijie had some exposure, previously followed along practicing; the former two just thought it fun, previously just joined in for the liveliness.

Translate: "Er Yuan, Wei Xiao Pangzi, and Peijie were all quite novel; Peijie had some exposure, previously followed along practicing; the former two just thought it fun, previously just joined in for the liveliness."

Er Yuan and Wei Xiao Pangzi

What's more interesting is that, after the three families were roused, Big Mountain also came over to stand beside the old man while he practiced his boxing.

Interpretation: Moreover, interestingly, after the three families were noisily awakened, Big Mountain also came to the side of the old man practicing boxing.

Translate: "Moreover, interestingly, after the three families were noisily awakened, Big Mountain also came to the side of the old man practicing boxing."

While the others were boxing, Big Mountain was rolling around, and its rolling rhythm matched their punching motions—sometimes extending its arms and legs in sync with Er Mao and the others. Big Mountain's rolling style is nothing new; it has rolled there often, so that spot likely is where it usually hangs out, showing little grass and a worn surface that differs in color from the surrounding ground.

Interpretation: Others were practicing boxing, Big Mountain was rolling; moreover, the rhythm of its rolling is quite similar to these people's boxing rhythm, namely the stretching of arms and legs sometimes matches up with Er Mao and them. The Big Mountain-style rolling method, they haven't rolled like this much in daily life; indeed that place should be where Big Mountain usually stays, there's hardly any grass traces there, whereas compared to the ground of surrounding areas, the surface layer has been worn away a lot, color noticeably different.

Translate: "Others were practicing boxing, Big Mountain was rolling; moreover, the rhythm of its rolling is quite similar to these people's boxing rhythm, namely the stretching of arms and legs sometimes matches up with Er Mao and them. The Big Mountain-style rolling method, they haven't rolled like this much in daily life; indeed that place should be where Big Mountain usually stays, there's hardly any grass traces there, whereas compared to the ground of surrounding areas, the surface layer has been worn away a lot, color noticeably different."

Cats seem unable to shake off that self-satisfied, lazy demeanor; even when they're sharpening their claws, they can appear somewhat absentminded.

Interpretation: Cats seem unable to shake off that contented, lazy demeanor; even when they sharpen their claws they may appear somewhat inattentive.

Translate: "Cats seem unable to shake off that contented, lazy demeanor; even when they sharpen their claws they may appear somewhat inattentive."

Uncle Lin said that, aside from the treatments and care he gives Big Mountain, the cat's longevity and health might also stem from its own personality, or from certain feline instincts.

Interpretation: Uncle Lin said, aside from the treatment and care he gives Big Mountain, the reason Big Mountain can live this long and healthy might also relate to its own personality, or rather, to some habits of feline animals.

Translate: "Uncle Lin said, aside from the treatment and care he gives Big Mountain, the reason Big Mountain can live this long and healthy might also relate to its own personality, or rather, to some habits of feline animals."

The cat-versus-dog rivalry is hard to settle, but when it comes to lifespan, cats tend to have the edge. This may be linked to their hidden arrogance, which gives them a more relaxed, laid-back demeanor compared to dogs, and how they adapt to domestic life.

Interpretation: The cat-dog rivalry has always been hard to judge, but in the contest of lifespan, cats tend to have an edge. This might be due to their hidden arrogance containing a more relaxed, leisurely habit compared to dogs, and their way of coping with domesticated life.

Translate: "The cat-dog rivalry has always been hard to judge, but in the contest of lifespan, cats tend to have an edge. This might be due to their hidden arrogance containing a more relaxed, leisurely habit compared to dogs, and their way of coping with domesticated life."

arrogance

Take house cats as an example: although most domestic cats live to about ten or so years, many reach their twenties or thirties, and experts have even estimated that the theoretical maximum could be forty years.

Interpretation: Taking house cats as an example, although most cats die of old age around ten years, there are also many cats in their twenties and thirties; I've heard experts estimate the theoretical value could reach forty years.

Translate: "Taking house cats as an example, although most cats die of old age around ten years, there are also many cats in their twenties and thirties; I've heard experts estimate the theoretical value could reach forty years."

"With Big Mountain around, even if Er Mao and the others aren't here, this courtyard wouldn't feel gloomy or desolate," Gong Qin said.

Interpretation: "With Big Mountain around, even if Er Mao and them aren't here, this courtyard wouldn't make people feel gloomy and decadent." Gong Qin said.

Translate: "\"With Big Mountain around, even if Er Mao and them aren't here, this courtyard wouldn't make people feel gloomy and decadent. \" Gong Qin said."

The sun hasn't risen yet, the air is slightly cool. An old man, an old cat. One practices boxing, the other rolls around.

Interpretation: The sun hasn't risen yet, the air slightly cool. An old man, an old cat. One practices boxing, one rolls.

Translate: "The sun hasn't risen yet, the air slightly cool. An old man, an old cat. One practices boxing, one rolls."

Sometimes Er Mao and the others both love and hate Big Mountain, but no matter how complicated their feelings, and regardless of whether Big Mountain constantly acts like a troublemaking kid, they still want it to stay by the old man's side, remaining this way forever. (To be continued...)

Interpretation: Sometimes Er Mao and them truly love and hate Big Mountain, but regardless of how complicated the feelings are, regardless of whether Big Mountain is always like a troublemaking kid, they still hope Big Mountain can stay by the old man's side, remain this way forever. (To be continued...)

Translate: "Sometimes Er Mao and them truly love and hate Big Mountain, but regardless of how complicated the feelings are, regardless of whether Big Mountain is always like a troublemaking kid, they still hope Big Mountain can stay by the old man's side, remain this way forever. (To be continued...)"

troublemaking kid, remain this way forever

ps: Dear readers, please note, do not feed your cats and dogs onions, as they can easily cause poisoning; also be careful with chocolate and the like, they are not Hei Tan.