Chapter 30: Saving from Urinary Retention – Identifying Development Direction Based on Cat Problems…

The man lifted the brim of his hat, revealing a smile that wasn't exactly enthusiastic.

"Oh, I was just passing by. It looked lively here, like a popular spot for taking photos, so I stopped to take a look. Your farm is doing a great job." His praise sounded somewhat perfunctory, his eyes still scanning the surroundings, even looking past Shi Wan at the farm behind her.

This scrutinizing gaze made Shi Wan's relaxed nerves tense up again.

She maintained her smile, but her tone carried a subtle hint of wariness.

"Thank you. This is mainly a production and business site, not a tourist attraction. If you have nothing else to say..."

Just then, the farm cats also reacted to the uninvited guests.

Fat Orange Cake lazily lifted its eyelids, glanced at the doorway, and finding no food smell, lay back down without interest, continuing to sunbathe its belly.

The Ragdoll cat Mianmian was a little curious. She walked gracefully to a spot a little closer to the door, squatted down, and tilted her head to look at the unfamiliar girls outside. Her blue eyes were full of innocence, and she probably found them very interesting.

But not all cats are so calm.

Huanhuan, the tabby cat, appeared out of nowhere and followed Shi Wan closely, standing at her feet.

Her posture appeared more upright than usual, and her pupils clearly reflected the figures outside the door, especially the man wearing a hat.

The tip of its tail swished slowly from side to side, displaying a posture of intense attention—neither entirely an attack nor a welcome.

Farm owner Tangyuan jumped down from the cat trail not far away and silently walked to Shi Wan's feet.

He first rubbed his body against Shi Wan's calf, then sat down, facing the door, especially towards the man, and let out an extremely low groan.

It's like a low growl that a wild beast makes when it faces danger.

The cats' reactions clearly conveyed a signal to Shi Wan.

The girls were harmless, but this man made them uneasy.

Shi Wan also received this signal.

Her smile faded slightly, and she shifted her body slightly, inadvertently blocking the man's view into the farm.

"Sir, if you were just passing by out of curiosity, you've already seen everything. This place is not open to the public, so please leave as soon as possible."

The man seemed to sense Shi Wan's dismissal and the cats' subtle hostility. He chuckled, withdrew his gaze from the surrounding area, and finally took a deep look at Tangyuan, who was standing at his feet with a wary expression.

He didn't insist anymore, and said, "Fine, I just think you've done a good job. If you're not happy, then I'll leave."

He turned and walked towards the car parked on the side of the road, his movements quite decisive.

The girls had finished taking photos and said goodbye to Shi Wan with satisfaction: "Goodbye, Xiao Wan. We will continue to support you. When is the next live stream?"

"Thanks for your support, take care on your journey." Shi Wan smiled and waved goodbye. "My next live stream...maybe in a couple of days? I've been a bit busy these past few days."

"Okay then..." The girls were a little disappointed, but they still smiled and encouraged her, "We'll be waiting for your live stream!"

Shi Wan smiled and nodded, then watched them leave chattering away.

Silence returned outside the door, but Shi Wan's heart was not completely at ease.

She looked down at Tangyuan, who was still standing guard at her feet, watching the direction the man had left in, and then looked up at Huanhuan, who remained vigilant.

The man looked like an ordinary passerby, and his behavior could be explained by "curiosity".

But the unusually wary reactions of the cats, especially Tangyuan and Huanhuan, and the man's overly focused gaze left a small question mark in her mind.

Is it really... just a simple matter of passing by?

The figure of the man in the baseball cap and the unusual wariness of the cats lingered in Shi Wan's heart like a tiny thorn.

Although everything went as usual after that day, she did not completely relax.

Even though she knew the farm had a one-click protection function, Shi Wan was still a little uneasy. The feeling of being spied on made her both irritable and uncomfortable.

Back in the cabin, Shi Wan took out her notebook and wrote down the man's general characteristics from memory.

I vaguely remember that he was a little over 1.7 meters tall, with a slender build, and wearing a black jacket and black sweatpants.

She was driving a black car, but it was quite far away, and Shi Wan couldn't see the license plate clearly.

Although she didn't know what use writing these things would be, Shi Wan still thought she should write them down first.

If it comes in handy, she won't be racking her brains and still not be able to remember it by then.

The man's appearance seemed like just a minor episode in his life, as if he were merely passing by, just as he claimed.

In the following period, Shi Wan increased the frequency and scope of patrols, and also specifically instructed Huanhuan and Tangyuan, who loved patrolling the most, to pay attention to whether the man's scent from that day reappeared when they patrolled the territory.

However, everything was calm and peaceful.

Even though Shi Wan was thinking about it, she could only silently put it aside for the time being.

Before we knew it, the first harvest of the hydroponic greenhouse had arrived.

The vibrant green cat grass and tender mini cucumbers were picked.

Shi Wan distributed some of the cat grass directly to the "eagle-eyed" feline employees on the spot, and they ate it with great relish.

She then used the mini cucumbers to create a brand new batch of chicken and cucumber jelly.

It uses that cheap snack recipe from a local online store, still with few additives, emphasizing its all-natural nature. After washing and processing, the ingredients are diced and mixed into the minced chicken.

The production process is very quick and simple.

As soon as this new product was launched, its "hydration" selling point was immediately welcomed, especially by pet owners with cats who don't like to drink water, and the order feedback was excellent.

After seeing the text message, Gu Yanyan couldn't wait to go downstairs to pick up the package.

She walked quickly, clutching her phone, her emotions a jumble of thoughts.

Her kitten, Yuanbao, has stopped urinating again.

Over the weekend, she noticed that the little guy was staggering off the litter box again, with pink droplets on his bottom fur, and her heart sank.

I hope I haven't lost my bladder again...

Without even having time to tidy herself up, she grabbed her phone and keys, scooped up the cat and stuffed it into the cat carrier, then quickly hailed a taxi and rushed to the vet.

Then the nurse skillfully stopped him at the door of the treatment room.

"Just like last time, urinary retention caused by urethral crystals. We will conduct a catheterization for observation. Please sign the bill here."

Her pale face was reflected in the glass door.

The surgery three months ago cost her half a year's bonus, and now, Yuanbao's cries from the operating table are like a dull knife cutting into her heart.

Yuanbao howled, making Gu Yanyan's tears fall.

After everything was over, she carried the dejected Yuanbao home, her heart filled with anxiety.

The kitten doesn't like to drink water, but it doesn't understand that if it doesn't drink water, it will urinate incontinently and suffer pain by being held down on the cold table.

When Gu Yanyan was so angry that she wanted to scold it, she couldn't stay angry when she saw its pitiful little eyes looking at her.

All I could do was plead, "Baby, please drink more water, okay? Listen to Mommy, drink more water, and it will hurt less..."

However, Yuanbao still didn't like to drink water.

Gu Yanyan was so anxious she didn't know what to do.

She had tried tricking Yuanbao into eating water by giving him canned cat food or treats, but as soon as she added water, Yuanbao wouldn't even eat the canned food.

Back and forth, over and over again.

After several sessions, Yuanbao lost a lot of weight.

Gu Yanyan also gets blisters in her mouth every day.

She looked at Yuanbao, who was curled up in his cat bed licking himself, and sighed.

I couldn't resist starting to search for ways to get my kitten to drink more water.

She searched and searched but couldn't find a good solution until she saw someone recommend a snack.

With nothing to lose, Gu Yanyan clicked on the post.

The blogger said that her cat didn't like to drink water and often had urinary retention. One day, she saw that the store where she usually bought cat food and snacks had launched a new product that claimed to replenish water.

The blogger's cat loves everything she buys from this store and hasn't had any bad experiences yet. Trusting this, she placed an order for the new product.

The packaging was as high-quality as always when she received it. She tried feeding her kitten a can, and the kitten ate it very well.

Moreover, after observing for a period of time, she noticed that the cat went to the toilet more often and the urine clumps were also larger.

She quickly posted online, hoping that all parents would discover this savior for urinary retention.

After hesitating for a moment, Gu Yanyan still searched for the store she mentioned, found the product, and placed an order.

She clutched her phone and smiled wryly as she placed the order, wondering if she was just paying for something she didn't know.

But what if it works...?

The next day, as soon as the package arrived, she ran downstairs to pick it up.

Yuanbao was curled up in the cat bed, looking uncomfortable.

Gu Yanyan hurriedly opened the packaging.

The packaging was so good that it was actually not easy to open it at once.

Normally, Gu Yanyan would definitely have praised her, but now she couldn't help but complain a couple of times.

After finally managing to open it, she took out a small bottle, opened it, and poured it into the cat's bowl.

A refreshing cucumber scent wafted over, bringing a moist, watery feeling. Gu Yanyan was a little surprised and stunned for a moment.

She found it very refreshing when she first smelled it.

As expected, the jar of minced meat caught Yuanbao's attention. She leaned over and licked it, then made a gurgling sound in her throat before slowly finishing the plate of minced meat.

That evening, a long-unseen walnut-sized clump of urine appeared in the litter box.

On the morning of the third day, several normal-sized clumps of urine were found lying in the cat litter. Yuanbao rubbed against her legs, meowing and begging for food, its tail standing upright like a flagpole.

Gu Yanyan held the litter scoop, staring blankly at the litter box, and suddenly squatted down and burst into tears.

Yuanbao stood up straight and tried to touch her face with his little paws, as if he wanted to wipe away her tears.

Gu Yanyan wiped her eyes with her sleeve and kissed Yuanbao, who had come up to her.

After cleaning the litter box, she immediately took out her phone, found the order, and began editing her long review.

"I'm at my wit's end: My cat, Yuanbao, has been to the vet three times for urinary retention, each time more serious than the last, but no matter how much I beg her, she won't drink water. I'm really at my wit's end. This time I bought this cucumber jelly, and Yuanbao seems to like it. I was skeptical at first, until this morning when I was cleaning her litter box and found she had peed. [Attached photo: Ragdoll cat with litter box]. I burst into tears. Although I don't know how long this cucumber jelly will last, it seems to be working for now. The cost of one catheterization is enough to buy ten years' worth of cucumber jelly, but I'm not worried about the money; I just feel that my furry friend doesn't have to suffer anymore."

Shi Wan also saw the long comment. She smiled, manually pinned the comment to the top, and then replied to her.

"Cat Paw is now open for business: We are so glad to have been able to relieve Yuanbao's pain. We will continue to work hard to develop new products and strive to bring happiness to every kitten."

Sales of cucumber jelly have gradually remained high.

The successful operation of the hydroponic greenhouse greatly boosted Shi Wan's confidence, and the farm's production capacity pressure caused by seasonal changes was initially alleviated.

The string of positive reviews fueled her enthusiasm, and she was determined to develop more and better pet food as soon as possible.

At the same time, she also began to think about the farm's construction and beautification values.

The construction value is manageable; as long as she keeps building and expanding the farm, the construction value will slowly but steadily increase.

The beautification value involves many more factors.

We need to consider not only the greening of the farm, the convenience of the cats' lives, and the beautification of the farm facilities, but also other issues.

She opened the long-unused real-time map and began to seriously consider where to start.

How about... we renovate the cats' house first?

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Author's Note: Tangyuan: Welcome to the villa!!