The Civil Servant's Job is to Raise The Furries!-Chapter 89: Animal Trainer Guidance Base

The most outrageous thing was, there was a steaming meal on the table, braised pork, braised eggplant, old hen’s chicken soup, and fragrant white rice.

Xu Ying was dumbfounded; had her rescue station turned into the home of Snail Girl?

Or did Brother Gobi Bear suddenly have an epiphany and could now wield a spatula and cook meals?

While she was puzzled, she saw Coach Zhuang returning to the rescue station with five Little Ear Foxes.

The fox cubs had evidently just finished exercising and expended a lot of energy, for they lay down to rest at Xu Ying’s feet as soon as they returned.

Upon seeing Xu Ying, Coach Zhuang donned a fawning smile and said, "Oh, Station Chief Xu, you’re back!"

"Come try your uncle’s cooking."

Xu Ying was so shocked her jaw almost hit the floor; the national-level head coach was now acting as her personal assistant?

Coach Zhuang must have watched Ling Yu’s recent training sessions and was over the moon with excitement.

"Hot water for washing up is ready too. Just let me know if you need anything."

Coach Zhuang thoughtfully pulled out a chair for Xu Ying and poured a cup of hot water, saying, "Oh, from now on, don’t worry. As long as I’m here, I’ll handle the cleaning, walking the foxes, boiling water, and cooking meals... Just holler if you need anything. I’m like a brick; you can move me wherever you need me!"

Smelling the delicious aroma of the food, Xu Ying couldn’t resist any longer. She picked up her chopsticks and started eating, advising, "No need, no need, I’ll be transferring to headquarters for a few days starting tomorrow."

"Coach Zhuang, you don’t need to be so courteous! You came to the rescue station, and I haven’t even had a chance to properly host you; it’s just been a rushed encounter."

Xu Ying poked her rice bowl, "Now I’m embarrassed to trouble an elder with so many tasks, making me, as the younger generation, feel awkward."

Coach Zhuang chuckled, "No worries, just think of it as a grandpa cooking for his granddaughter, and it will feel quite cozy."

"Or you can let me call you Grandpa, and I’ll be your grandson!"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Hearing this, Xu Ying almost spat out her food; there was no need for that!

She took a sip of hot water and got straight to the point: "Coach Zhuang, is there something you need from me?"

"Hehe, yes there is."

Coach Zhuang coughed lightly, "Ling Yu’s training results are nothing short of miraculous!"

"It’s like this: I want to apply to the state to set up an animal coach training base in the desert and formally invite our Little Xu Station Chief as an advisor."

"Right now, I just want to know your opinion, because this project will require submitting some documents and might encounter some obstacles, which could trouble you."

Not everyone is as open-minded and understanding as Coach Zhuang, nor have they seen the results of animal training firsthand. They would only find this idea absurd, and there are many hurdles for this project to take off.

Xu Ying quickly replied, "No trouble at all!"

As a complete outsider, thinking about being able to produce several world champion athletes for the country is exhilarating!

Who could resist the temptation of such a huge opportunity?

Moreover, the benefits this would bring to the rescue station in the future are immeasurable!

Filled with enthusiasm, Xu Ying began discussing the blueprint for the animal coach training base with Coach Zhuang.

*

The next morning, Xu Ying packed her luggage and set out with the fox cubs.

The cubs had grown, and one carrier wasn’t big enough for them anymore.

Since being taken back to the rescue station, this was their first long journey, and the cubs were very excited.

[Sister, are we going on a trip?]

[Finally, we get to ride in Sister’s new car. I heard from Little Sand Cat that the new car is super comfortable.]

Looking at the lively Little Ear Foxes, who seemed as excited as kids going on a school excursion, Xu Ying felt a pang, unsure how to explain the current situation.

"We’re going to meet some relatives today."

Xu Ying secured the two carriers, "The rescue station headquarters has just rescued a batch of ear foxes. I’m taking you to sniff them and see if you can find your mom."

The fox cubs became even more excited, bouncing around in the carrier: [Really!!]

Xu Ying sighed helplessly and gave the cubs a warning, "These rescued ear foxes are in a poor condition, showing symptoms like memory decline due to stress."

"Even if you find your mom, she might not remember you. Are you ready to accept that?"

The little foxes, who were just chirping away, fell silent upon hearing this.

Xu Ying quickly added, "Don’t worry, all of us animal rescuers will do our utmost to help the ear foxes recover."

After a moment, Fox Xiao Wu softly said, [Sister, I believe you animal rescuers will cure our mom.]

Fox Sansan also raised a paw, [Yes! We believe in you! You said you’d help us escape the sandstorm and find our mom, and you’ve kept those promises!]

Fox Si Bao timidly added, [Sister promised to find us milk to drink, and soon a handsome guy delivered a big box of milk powder.]

[You little food lover, all you think about is eating.] Fox Dabao patted Si Bao’s head and then seriously told Xu Ying, [Sister, it’s okay. As long as Mom is alive, that’s all that matters.]

Fox Erniu wagged his tail, [Even if Mom doesn’t remember us, we can still be friends with her.]

[Mom said we can always trust the Five-Star Red Flag; that’s true!]

Seeing the cubs so resilient and optimistic, Xu Ying blinked, warmth enveloping her heart, as she started the engine and headed to the rescue station headquarters.

Upon arriving at the rescue station, Xu Ying brought the five cubs to the ear fox they saw yesterday.

It was receiving an IV and sleeping in its little nest.

The cubs hesitantly approached, sniffing the ear fox’s scent.

[It’s Mom’s scent!]

[Great, Mom is still alive!]

[Shh, keep it down, don’t disturb Mom’s rest.]

After being thrilled for a while, the cubs quietly snuggled together, cuddling up to their mother.

Seeing their mom struggling even to breathe, their dark eyes filled with tears.

The ear fox seemed to sense the commotion nearby, opened its eyes, and noticed the five little cubs snuggling beside it, sniffing them.

It also sniffed the cubs, seeming to find their scent familiar, which made it feel very at ease.

It struggled to open its mouth, extending its tongue to lick a tear from the corner of the fox cubs’ eyes with its pink tongue tip.

This action made the cubs want to cry even more.

[Boohoo, Mom’s scent is so warm~]

[No crying allowed. Sister bravely saved Mom; we must be as brave as Sister.]

[Mm! I won’t cry! I’ll be the strongest cub!]

Listening to the fox cubs, Xu Ying’s eyes glistened with tears. She tilted her head up to hold them back.

Why is the love between little animals so touching?

Leaving the fox cubs to be with their mom, Xu Ying exited the animal ward.

She sat in the rescue station lobby for a while and came across Professor Fu Qiuhua emerging from the treatment room with two doctoral students.

Upon seeing Xu Ying, the three stopped and greeted her.

Professor Fu, heading to the conference room, extended an invitation to Xu Ying, "Little Xu Station Chief, we’re discussing the treatment plans for this group of unusually obese little animals. Would you like to join us?"