Chapter 79 Warm Protection Continues Forward
Upon hearing Shi Wan's words, Su Qing was unusually taken aback.
Then, she tilted her head playfully, a hint of a smile in her eyes, and said, "You're the boss, so you call the shots."
Shi Wan blinked. "Then let's warm up and move on."
Su Qing walked over and handed her a glass of water. "Looks like I'll be even busier from now on, but I like it."
Shi Wan took it, and pretended to sigh, "Sigh, spending so much time with you is making me a workaholic too."
Su Qing smiled slightly, neither confirming nor denying.
Although the aftershocks of the Pet Paradise incident have not completely subsided, thanks to the methodical handling by Shi Wan, Su Qing, and Isabella, the little boat of Meow Meow Mimi Farm has finally sailed away from the most turbulent waves.
As the wave of cancellations gradually subsided, the comment section slowly returned to its former harmony, and even attracted a group of new customers who valued quality and concepts thanks to that open and transparent display.
The focus of life and production has returned to the farm itself, to that fertile land full of vitality and fuzzy hope.
Under the warm spring sun and with the hard work of the cat workers, the fields in the planting area are already thriving.
The lush green cat grass is growing well, and the specially grown wheat seedlings, which are easy for cats to digest, ripple in the breeze. In a few specially isolated experimental fields, a special catnip variety that Shi Wan obtained from the Cat Planet Trade is emitting an irresistible aroma that makes all the cats that pass by swoon.
"Clang!"
A soft metallic clanging sound rang out.
Shi Wan looked up and saw Dou Dou, a tabby cat with a round face from eating, seriously struggling with a small branch lying across the ridge of the field in the driver's seat of the mini tractor.
His claws gripped the steering wheel tightly, trying to push the branches away with the miniature shovel at the front of the tractor, making low growling noises, looking like he was about to jump down angrily and punch it twice.
On the ridge next to them, Mianmian, who was in charge of sowing, glanced at DouDou with a hint of disdain, then carefully bypassed the field and continued her work.
She picked up plump seeds with her mouth and precisely tossed them into the plowed furrows. Her posture didn't resemble farm work; it was more like attending a high-class banquet and performing a flower petal scattering ceremony.
Shi Wan couldn't resist taking out her phone and snapping several pictures of Mianmian.
"Alright, alright, DouDou, it's just a twig, why are you so angry?" After taking the photo, Shi Wan smiled and walked over to pick up the twig.
DouDou immediately raised its head, made a loud "gurgling" sound in its throat, and held its tail high.
Shi Wan couldn't help but chuckle, touched his wonderfully soft forehead, and handed him a piece of freeze-dried egg yolk.
DouDou immediately snatched it and happily jumped aside to enjoy its spoils.
The factory was also bustling with activity.
The assembly line moved slowly, with packaging bags bearing the Meow Meow Farm logo passing by one after another.
The highly respected Tangyuan clan leader still firmly sits in the center position of the start button.
He tucked his paws in, half-closed his eyes, and looked serious and focused. When a batch of products was ready to move on to the next stage, he would extend his paws with pink pads and slowly and solemnly press the green button.
The manner it exuded was as if it weren't starting a production line, but rather performing some kind of ritual concerning the cat's fortune.
Today's quality inspector is Oreo. She seems particularly strict, keeping a close eye on the conveyor belt through a special magnifying glass on the glass.
Suddenly it meowed and then slapped the pause button with its paw.
The robotic arm that was waiting nearby immediately reached out and adjusted the slightly tilted packaging bag.
Oreo nodded in satisfaction, pressed the start button, and indicated that they could continue.
The most popular stamping post today belongs to Huanhuan and Bingbing, who are usually inseparable.
These two little ones, one lively and active and always on the go, the other a voracious eater who loves to eat, are both incredibly excited to leave their plum blossom mark on the product packaging.
They eagerly pressed their paws onto the special printing plate, then carefully stamped the small, clear plum blossom print onto the packaging bag.
After stamping one, they would bump heads together and let out a triumphant meow, as if exchanging stamping tips.
Shi Wan stood in a corner watching all this, a motherly smile unconsciously spreading across her face.
Production in Zone 2 was equally bustling. Although the number of workers was still relatively small, everyone was focused and approached their work with a meticulous attitude.
They had only been on the job for a few days when they heard about the toxic cat food incident. They waited anxiously for several days, fearing that a sudden industry downturn would strike and they would lose their jobs again.
Fortunately, the boss is a sincere businessman who is not afraid of the doubts online. They gradually breathed a sigh of relief and started to work hard.
The boss here is nice, and the pay is good. I finally found this job, so I can't let it slip away.
Otherwise, you'll regret it and have no way to say it.
"It seems everyone is really motivated after the transparency strategy was implemented," Su Qing remarked, holding an electronic notepad that displayed the latest production data and raw material inventory.
She was dressed in a neat work uniform today, with her hair tied in a neat ponytail, making her look capable and energetic.
“Everyone can see our hard work and dedication, so they will naturally have confidence in us,” Shi Wan said with a smile.
"And it's not just the workers, even the cats are working hard. I just came from the planting area, and DouDou was still helping me dig holes. I promised them that once the project goes smoothly, I'll give them extra food and throw them a catnip party."
"Speaking of the project," Su Qing switched pages on the notepad, her expression becoming serious and focused, "I have finalized the usage rules for the stray cat sterilization fund, and the first three pet hospitals to cooperate have all been confirmed and the agreements have been signed. The price has been negotiated very well, and the hospitals are willing to provide post-operative recovery facilities and support, so we can officially launch it at any time."
"That's great!" Shi Wan's eyes lit up. "The manufacturer of the automatic feed dispenser notified us that the first batch of twenty units has been completed and is undergoing final testing. They will be delivered next week. Xinglin also sent me the coordinates and on-site environmental assessment reports for the first batch of twenty placement locations selected by Xinglin. They are all ideal, hidden and close to the areas where stray cats are active."
The two smiled at each other, both seeing the expectation in each other's eyes.
Those friends who have disappeared from our memories of Tangyuan, those lives struggling to survive on cold winter nights, may soon feel a touch of unconditional warmth from humanity.
"Shall we arrange the first offline deployment as soon as possible?" Su Qing suggested. "I also need to go to a few partner hospitals for final coordination, so we can go together."
“Okay,” Shi Wan nodded vigorously. “Then let’s set it for next weekend. We’ll set up the first batch of feed dispensers first, then you go to the hospital, and I’ll go to a few potential stray cat gathering places that need help.”
Once the plan was agreed upon, the two threw themselves into the intense preparations.
Su Qing needed to coordinate transport vehicles, prepare the tools needed to place the grain dispensing machine, and confirm the final details with the hospital.
Shi Wan then began to organize the first batch of cat food that needed to be put into the food dispenser, and pulled Xing Lin to repeatedly confirm the optimal placement plan for each dispensing location, ensuring that it was both convenient for the cats to eat and sufficiently hidden and safe.
As evening fell, Shi Wan returned to the small building, covered in a light sweat and carrying the fresh scent of earth.
After a busy day, she was just about to take a break when she saw Tangyuan walking gracefully downstairs.
After a few days of emotional processing, and with the Magic Stone project that Shi Wan promised progressing steadily, Tangyuan seemed to have emerged from her low mood.
He seemed to be in a good mood; his long, snow-white fur was meticulously groomed and shimmered silver in the afterglow of the setting sun.
The little orange hat remained firmly on her head, making her heterochromatic eyes even more dazzling.
He walked to Shi Wan's feet, but instead of rubbing against her as usual, he squatted down, tilted his head back, stared intently at Shi Wan with his heterochromatic eyes, and gently swayed the tip of his tail.
"Wanwan," he said, his voice carrying a touch of feline charm, "when will that magic stone you were talking about, the one that helps the cats outside, be produced?"
Shi Wan's heart melted instantly.
She crouched down, looked directly into Tangyuan's eyes, and reached out to pat his hat-covered head. "It'll be soon, next weekend. The first batch of magic stones will quietly appear in some corners and start working!"
Tangyuan's ears twitched happily, and a soft "gurgling" sound came from its throat.
"Then...can Mimi go take a look?" His eyes were full of curiosity. "Mimi wants to see the little friends there."
Shi Wan thought about it and decided that it wouldn't hurt to let Tang Yuan go along, since he was one of the sources of inspiration for this project.
"Of course you can, but you have to behave and not run around, okay?"
"Meow!" Tangyuan responded immediately, its tail wagging even higher, clearly very satisfied with the arrangement.
He rubbed his head against Shi Wan's palm, then ran briskly to his food bowl and began to enjoy his dinner, eating with great relish.
Seeing Tangyuan regain her vitality, Shi Wan felt all the fatigue of the past few days disappear.
She walked to the window and looked at the fields of District 2, whose outlines were gradually deepening in the twilight, and the city lights in the distance.
There are many other little lives there, like Tangyuan's former friends, struggling to survive in unknown corners.
But soon, the magic stones, representing hope and sustenance, will be quietly sown like seeds.
It may not be able to change the fate of all stray cats immediately, but it is at least a kind beginning.
She could almost see, on a quiet night, a timid stray cat cautiously approaching the food dispenser disguised as a tree stump or a rock, and hearing the soft sound of cat food falling from inside, its eyes suddenly lighting up in the darkness, full of surprise and hope.
This is precisely the meaning that Meow Meow Farm constantly pursues: transcending commercial interests to reach the most basic warmth and protection between life and death.
The gentle night enveloped the farm, and also all the creatures on this land that were loved and those about to be touched by love.
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