Chapter 83 A Letter from Planet Cat: Earth Cats and Planet Cats Attract Each Other
That familiar ding-dong notification sound was as delightful as Shi Wan enjoying two cups of iced milk tea on a sweltering summer day.
She almost held her breath as she eagerly clicked on the faintly glowing system interface.
really!
A brand new order notification floated there, radiating a softer, more starlight-like glow than usual.
What made Shi Wan's heart race even faster was that next to the order details there was a small, constantly flashing star icon.
That looks like a video file?
Um? ?
A video message from Planet Cat?!
This is absolutely unprecedented!
She forced down her trembling fingers and first opened the letter, which was still written in cat language but had been automatically translated by the system.
To Ms. Shi Wan, the respected owner of Miaomiaomimi Farm:
On behalf of the Meow Planet Resource Management Department, I would like to extend my sincere greetings to you.
The goods traded previously were of superior quality and achieved remarkable results, earning high praise from our team members. We would like to express our sincere gratitude once again.
We have a new order request, the list is attached, and we hope it can be prepared on time.
In addition, some ideas concerning long-term exchanges between the two sectors are attached to the video. Please take the time to watch it and give it your consideration.
Looking forward to your reply.
Cat Planet Resource Management Department (Paw Print)
Whose old-fashioned kitten is this?
The letter's style was as formal and somewhat antique as ever, but the clear cat paw print with distinctive patterns at the end revealed the species of the writer, or rather, the one who left the paw print.
Shi Wan's heart started beating even faster.
She eagerly focused her attention on the star icon and opened the video.
The system interface in front of her rippled like water, and the next moment, a clear holographic image was projected in front of her.
The background of the video is a futuristic office decorated with many things that appeal to cats, such as platforms of varying heights, soft cushions, and yarn balls as decorations.
And sitting in the main seat was indeed a cat, just as she had imagined.
It was an exceptionally fine Siamese cat, with smooth chocolate-point fur and sharp, deep eyes like deep-sea sapphires.
Unlike ordinary Siamese cats, he appears to be more robust and large, exuding an aura of quiet authority.
Most notably, he wore a well-tailored, dark blue uniform resembling that of a Starfleet commander, with a shimmering badge pinned to his collar.
His expression was extremely serious, his beard remained perfectly still, and he sat there upright, as if presiding over a meeting concerning the fate of the planet.
Another attendee was sitting next to him.
It was an extremely beautiful pure white Persian cat, with fluffy fur like clouds and a flat, cute face, but its round eyes, like molten gold, also shone with a wise and serious light.
He was also wearing the same uniform, but in a slightly lighter color, and his posture was upright, just like the chief elder.
Shi Wan stared in disbelief, exclaiming repeatedly, "My God! It really is a cat! A cat in uniform! The last time I saw a cat in uniform was Black Cat Detective!"
"This leader has such a commanding presence! This scene is so surreal and adorable! It's a little magical, but since the glutinous rice balls can talk, I'm not so shocked after all..."
The video began to play, and the Siamese cat chief elder cleared his throat lightly, making a breathy sound similar to a "cough" that was characteristic of felines. Then he spoke in a deep and magnetic voice, his tone solemn and steady.
"Good day, Ms. Shi Wan. I am Qi Yuan, the chief elder of the Supreme Council of Meow Planet."
He nodded slightly, his movements elegant yet dignified.
The Persian cat deputy minister next to him also bowed slightly at the opportune moment, indicating: "I am Qi Chen, the deputy minister of the Meow Planet Resources Department."
His voice was relatively softer, but it was equally earnest.
Elder Qiyuan continued, "First of all, I would like to thank your farm again for providing high-quality products, especially the cat grass biscuits and freeze-dried cat grass biscuits last time, which effectively improved the concentration and paw coordination of our members."
He paused here, and the Vice Minister of Qichen next to him nodded almost imperceptibly, indicating his agreement.
"Besides the regular orders, the main purpose of this contact is to explore the possibility of deeper cooperation." Elder Qiyuan's sapphire eyes stared at the camera, as if they could penetrate the plane and see Shi Wan's presence.
"Based on the successful transactions in the past, and our recognition of your farm's production philosophy and product quality, the Resource Management Department, after careful discussion, proposes the following business cooperation request for your consideration."
Then, the two cat elders, one after the other, like serious yet adorable characters in an animated film, began to explain their ideas.
The first request is for technical support. Cats have encountered technical bottlenecks in the large-scale and stable cultivation of certain specific plants, especially special feline plants used for scratching, stabilizing emotions, and boosting energy.
They hope to leverage the unique planting techniques and environment of Meow Meow Farm to rent some land for the cultivation and planting of certain specific, non-invasive cat-themed plant seeds, for which they will pay generous compensation.
Secondly, they developed customized products. They found that the cats were very receptive to the farm's products, so they hoped that the farm could develop a series of customized food or treats with more detailed functions and more efficient energy replenishment, targeting the special needs of cats of different occupations and ages.
For example, provide brain-boosting snacks for data cats who need to perform precise calculations for long periods of time, and provide high-energy, filling, portable food for the guard cat teams responsible for interstellar patrols.
Finally, there is cultural exchange. Elder Qiyuan even suggested that when the time is right, we could conduct some non-physical cultural exchanges to a limited extent, such as exchanging some non-confidential video materials that record the daily lives of cats from both worlds, in order to enhance understanding and enrich the leisure life of the cat planet's inhabitants.
If conditions permit, they would even like to establish a channel for mutual visits and learning, exploring more possibilities for cooperation through these visits.
At the end of the video, Elder Qiyuan gave a summary.
"The above requests are merely preliminary ideas from the Meow Planet Council. Specific details and exchange costs can be discussed in detail. We are well aware of the difficulty of cross-dimensional cooperation, and therefore, with the utmost sincerity, we look forward to your positive response. We await your good news."
The image freezes on the two cat elders sitting dignifiedly, then slowly disappears.
Shi Wan sat blankly in the chair for a long time before she came to her senses.
This is a lot of information!
She was a little confused for a moment.
Not only does the cat planet truly exist, but it is also a civilization with a well-developed social structure and possibly even advanced technology!
The two elders' serious yet endearing appearance lingered in her mind.
She first confirmed the accompanying standard order without hesitation.
It mainly contains high-quality cat grass and catnip that the farm already has, as well as newly launched functional cat grass biscuits. The quantity is not small, but it is all within the farm's production capacity.
The production capacity of a single region is even sufficient to handle these orders.
Shi Wan first confirmed the order and then prepared to formulate the production plan.
After processing the order, her mind immediately drifted to the three additional business requests.
technical support?
Customized development?
Cultural exchange?
This is like opening the door to a whole new world for cats...
"Starfall!" she couldn't help but call out, her voice still tinged with excitement. "Did you see it? You must have sensed it, right?"
Xing Linping's calm voice rang out at the right moment, with a knowing smile and interest, "Of course I saw it. They provided more information this time. I think this means that Meow Star is beginning to trust us. After data analysis and simulation, I believe that the cooperation direction they proposed has certain feasibility and expansion value."
"You think it's feasible too, right?" Shi Wan's eyes lit up as she began to quickly calculate in her mind. "As for technical support, we have you, as well as various high-tech products exchanged through the system. As long as their seeds are adapted to our environment, we should be able to give it a try."
"Customized products...isn't that exactly what we've been doing all along? And cultural exchange...oh my god, letting Earth's cats and Cat Planet's cats 'sniff' each other? That's so interesting!"
The more she thought about it, the more she felt this was a huge opportunity, not just for more Meow Coins, but also for this wonderful connection.
“However, we also need to carefully assess the risks,” Xinglin added rationally. “Whether the plants from Meow Planet will have any unknown impact on the ecology of this plane requires strict isolation and biosafety assessment.”
"Moreover, the raw material requirements for customized products may differ from those of Earth's resources, necessitating the search for alternatives or special cultivation. The content and scope of cultural exchanges also need to be defined to avoid information leaks or cultural clashes."
“What you said makes sense,” Shi Wan calmed down and nodded. “We need to be prepared for everything. I need to develop a detailed plan, assess our capabilities and potential risks, and have a clear understanding of the situation.”
She stood up and paced around the office, her mind already beginning to sketch out a blueprint.
"First, we can reply to Elder Qiyuan, expressing our interest in deeper cooperation, but we need time to thoroughly assess their specific needs, such as providing detailed information on the plant seeds they need to cultivate and the specific functional specifications of the customized products. We can start with small-scale, low-risk projects, for example, trying to cultivate a relatively safe plant seed they provide?"
“The suggestion is reasonable,” Xinglin agreed. “We can draft a preliminary response to the cooperation intention, clarifying our concerns and the direction of the next steps in communication.”
“Okay! Let’s do it this way!” Shi Wan was full of energy. She sat back down and began to think about how to reply to the two serious yet adorable cat elders.
Outside the window, the sun was shining brightly. Tangyuan had wandered in at some point, jumped onto the windowsill, tucked his paws in, and tilted his head to look at Shi Wan, who was sometimes frowning and sometimes smiling. He licked his lips, having just slipped back from the ecological pond, still carrying a damp and fishy smell.
Shi Wan twitched her nose, smelled the aroma, and reached out to touch his little face. Tangyuan immediately collapsed onto her hand with a thud, the whole cat lying there.
Shi Wan was both amused and exasperated. "You went to drink fish soup again? You smell like fish all over."
Tangyuan nudged Shi Wan's arm with her head in a coquettish manner.
Shi Wan told him to drink less raw water from outside, but Tangyuan would run to the ecological pond every now and then to steal water from it, and even sneakily try to catch a fish to eat.
Unfortunately, he never managed to catch one. As soon as the fish saw him coming, they all sank to the bottom.
Even so, Tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) are still served rain or shine.
Shi Wan stood up, took his special towel, and wiped his face until the little cat meowed loudly before she let him go.
I finally managed to send my reply to Meow Star before dark, and Su Qing's message came quickly as well.
"Mr. Shi, I've tentatively selected these two new products. What do you think?"
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