Chapter 28 Massage Salon: Customized massage techniques tailored to each cat's individual characteristics...
Each new feature she saw made her want to let out a loud yelp, but she was also afraid of scaring the cat.
These are all good stuff!
Upgrade! It's a must!
After the upgrade, she'll be completely transformed!
Shi Wan enthusiastically chose to upgrade.
The system interface instantly switched to "Upgrading... Please wait..."
Then a 24-hour countdown notification appeared.
And some people are waiting.
Shi Wan rubbed her hands together, impatient; she really wanted to complete the upgrade immediately.
She scratched her head, feeling incredibly anxious while waiting.
Shi Wan couldn't sit still; she swayed left and right, and finally went to the warehouse to pack the packages.
After packing, perhaps because there was something to wait for, Shi Wan felt inexplicably excited and expectant.
This made her feel awkward no matter what, commonly known as being unable to sit or stand still.
Tangyuan followed behind her, looking at her owner, who seemed unusually active today, with a curious expression.
Shi Wan almost stepped on him when she turned around.
"Since we're just killing time, let me trim your nails." Shi Wan scooped up Tangyuan, placed him on her knee, and began trimming his nails.
Tangyuan, its paws being pinched, was still a little confused. "Meow?"
He only realized what was happening after Shi Wan had finished trimming one of his nails, and hurriedly tried to pull his nail back, saying, "I hate nail trimming!"
Shi Wan clicked her tongue, and Tangyuan's ears shrank back, and she immediately stopped moving.
She cut another one, and Tangyuan seemed to turn around in her arms, trying to escape.
Shi Wan clicked her tongue even louder.
The kitten in my arms stopped moving again.
I kept cutting them one by one, and even managed to trim Tangyuan's nails short.
Tangyuan meowed angrily, and as Shi Wan got up, it opened its mouth wide and took a big bite out of her butt.
This time, Shi Wan clicked her tongue loudly and genuinely.
Then, with a quick turn of his head, he pulled the glutinous rice ball back into his arms and showered the cat's head with kisses.
I'm going to kiss you bald!
She spoke out of turn.
Ultimately, Tangyuan endured too much.
Shi Wan strolled outside with Tangyuan in her arms. The system interface was still counting down, and she was extremely bored.
I usually have a lot to do, so why am I suddenly feeling bored?
Shi Wan pinched the soft flesh of the glutinous rice ball and suddenly had a whimsical idea: why not do a live stream, something we'd considered before but hadn't had a chance to do yet?
She stood in front of the wooden house, seriously considering the feasibility of this matter.
In front of her, several cats were lazily lying on the ground, enjoying the afternoon sun. Their fluffy bodies rose and fell gently with their breath, which involuntarily reminded her of dandelions.
“…Since we’re just killing time anyway,” Shi Wan made up her mind without much hesitation, “Let’s broadcast it.”
"But what should we broadcast?"
She didn't plan to sell products during her first live stream.
The main issue is that we haven't prepared enough inventory yet, and pre-sales aren't very convenient.
After the farm is upgraded, she wants to explore new equipment. She always feels uneasy if she has to deal with all the things at once.
How about we make a special episode featuring only kittens?
She watched as the clingy Ragdoll cat Mianmian suddenly got up, stretched, and then gracefully approached the dozing orange cat Bingbing.
Mianmian first sniffed, then affectionately rubbed her head against Bingbing's neck.
Bingbing was woken up by the rubbing, but he wasn't angry. Instead, he stretched comfortably and yawned with his mouth wide open.
He glanced at Mianmian, then rolled over, letting Mianmian continue grooming him.
Sunlight shone on the two fluffy little creatures, creating a heartwarming scene that melted anyone's heart.
As Shi Wan looked at it, her eyes suddenly lit up.
"I know!" she exclaimed, suddenly having an idea.
Is there anything more enjoyable than petting a cat?
How about hosting an afternoon farm massage salon?
Since starting the farm, Shi Wan has been in close contact with these cats every day, and she knows each cat's temperament and preferences very well.
Some like to have their chins scratched, some like to have their backs stroked, and some can instantly transform into a purring little motorcycle just by gently stroking the base of their tail.
"Virtual cat-watching can be relaxing, so why not let everyone experience the healing power of it, and also show the real appearance of our farm?" Shi Wan was very satisfied with this topic; she could almost picture the scene.
Warm sunshine, relaxed cats, soft music... this is sure to touch the hearts of countless online cat lovers.
With the theme decided, the next step is to prepare for the live stream.
Shi Wan's first consideration was the model cat.
She plans to find little ones who are docile, not sensitive to their family members, and extremely enjoy being petted.
Those that are lively and restless or timid, such as those who cannot afford these three tabby kittens, are clearly not suitable for the debut.
She quickly came up with a suitable cat in her mind.
First up is Mianmian, a very beautiful Ragdoll princess, a real charmer, and with an incredibly good temper.
As soon as Shi Wan reached out her hand, she would automatically lie down, revealing her soft belly.
Then there's Bingbing, but of course, it wasn't because Shi Wan herself really likes orange cats that she chose her~
As a big orange cat, Bingbing's biggest hobbies are eating and sleeping.
He is very affectionate and never refuses to be touched by humans, especially enjoying having his chubby neck flesh rubbed. He often falls asleep while being rubbed, making him the best representative of healing effects.
Finally, it has to be the farmer, Tangyuan. Although Tangyuan is not as enthusiastic and outgoing as the previous two, if Shiwan doesn't choose him, Tangyuan will definitely throw a tantrum in the next few days.
Moreover, although Tangyuan didn't say it, he really liked it when Shi Wan touched him.
Next is venue selection.
In front of the cabin, there is a small wooden floor that extends out like a balcony. The most comfortable cat bed is usually placed here, and several kittens are always lying haphazardly on the floor.
The area is relatively flat and open, with excellent natural light; the afternoon sun, around three or four o'clock, makes it incredibly warm.
Shi Wan carefully cleaned the floor and asked the guests who were sunbathing to leave temporarily. She laid out a large, soft, and comfortable off-white carpet and placed several clean cushions to ensure that the cats could lie down and roll around in various positions.
Then, a few more potted plants were brought in as decoration, creating a clean and refreshing background.
Then came her own preparations.
Shi Wan changed into a soft apricot-colored knit sweater, carefully washed her hands, and trimmed and filed her nails to ensure she wouldn't accidentally scratch the cat during the massage.
In terms of equipment, she pulled out her phone holder and found the best angle to capture both the cat and the background in the shot.
She even prepared a small Bluetooth speaker to play carefully selected playlists of soothing instrumental music.
Then came the communication with the cat models.
Shi Wan carried the three cats to the carpet and whispered to them about the live stream. Mianmian and Bingbing, both with good tempers, sweetly agreed.
Tangyuan nuzzled against her with a satisfied yet reserved air.
Everything is ready.
It was three o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun was shining brightly.
Shi Wan took a deep breath and clicked the live stream button.
"Hello everyone, welcome to Meow Meow Mimi Farm~ This is your host, Xiao Wan, here to keep you entertained~"
Shi Wan wasn't on camera; the screen was focused on three kittens sitting perfectly still on the carpet. "The sun is shining so brightly today. For our first live stream, let's enjoy a particularly relaxing segment—an afternoon farm massage salon!"
"I was immediately struck by a beauty overload! What an amazing scene!"
Wow! What a unique theme! A massage salon!
"Wait, is it a cat massage? The streamer is giving it a massage himself?"
"Mianmian! Bingbing! Mommy sees you!"
"This sunshine, this atmosphere, I'm sleepy..."
The comments started scrolling, and the influx of viewers was clearly very interested.
"That's right, today I'll demonstrate how to give your cat a safe and comfortable massage to relax." Shi Wan sat down next to Mianmian, holding a camera in front of her and pointing it at the beautiful Ragdoll cat.
"First of all, it should be emphasized that not all cats like massages." Shi Wan said, without immediately starting, but first gently put her hand in front of Mianmian's nose to let her get used to her scent.
Mianmian sniffed and affectionately rubbed her cheek against her fingers.
“Look, she agreed.” Shi Wan smiled. “This is the first and most important step in our massage: getting the cat’s consent. If the cat shows resistance, its ears become flat, or it tries to run away, then stop immediately and don’t force it.”
"I'm taking notes! I'm taking notes!"
"Yes, my rebellious son won't let me touch his feet!"
"The host is so gentle!"
Only after receiving Mianmian's permission did Shi Wan begin to act.
She first gently stroked her soft cheeks with her fingertips, following the direction of hair growth.
"We can start with the sides of the cheeks. There are many glands here, and cats use these to mark their scent. Gently massaging these areas will make them feel comfortable."
Mianmian indeed squinted her eyes comfortably, tilting her head slightly upwards to match Shi Wan's movements.
Next, Shi Wan's fingers moved to Mianmian's chin and behind her ears, and gently scratched.
"The chin and behind the ears are the 'happiness switch' for many cats, but you must be gentle and just tickle them lightly with your fingertips."
On the screen, Mianmian's expression was completely relaxed, and you could even hear her satisfied snoring in the live stream, like a mini motorcycle.
"Ahhh, Mianmian is enjoying this so much!"
"That snoring! It's ASMR level!"
"I'm healed, really."
“Each cat has different preferences for pressure and areas,” Shi Wan explained while massaging. “For example, our Mianmian especially likes the area behind her ears and on her back. Now let’s see what Bingbing likes.”
She gently got up, not wanting to disturb Mianmian who was almost asleep, and moved to the side of chubby Bingbing.
Bingbing was lying on its back, basking in the sun, its round belly rising and falling with each breath.
Shi Wan first let Bingbing sniff her hand, and then tried to gently rub the fur on the back of his neck from the side.
Sure enough, Bingbing didn't even open its eyes, only let out a muffled "meow," tilted its head to the side, and completely collapsed into a giant cat pancake.
"Bingbing's favorite part is the kneading of the back of her neck and shoulders. You can apply a little more pressure than you would with Mianmian." Shi Wan used her fingers to mimic the kneading motion, gently massaging Bingbing's thick shoulders.
Bingbing's snoring was even louder and deeper than Mianmian's.
"Hahaha, Bingbing has absolutely no dignity!"
"This cat biscuit looks so nice to touch!"
"He's so well-behaved! He won't wake up no matter how much I rub him!"
Finally, Shi Wan came to Tang Yuan's side.
As a farmer and clan leader, Tangyuan is quite concerned about his reputation.
Shi Wan didn't touch it directly, but first gently stroked its head.
"Tangyuan is rather reserved; it prefers rhythmic, soothing strokes." Shi Wan gently stroked Tangyuan's back from head to tail with her palm, very slowly and rhythmically.
Although Tangyuan did not fall down, her body visibly relaxed, her back arched slightly, and she actively welcomed her palm.
"The farmer has such style!"
"It looks so comfortable~"
"I also want to touch the farmer..."
The atmosphere in the live stream room became unusually quiet and warm.
The sunlight moved slowly, soft music flowed in the background, and the only sounds on screen were the cat's contented purring and Shi Wan's extremely gentle explanation.
Gradually, the number of comments decreased, but the number of viewers did not decrease.
Many people said that they unconsciously relaxed and even felt sleepy while watching it.
Shi Wan looked at the cats around her who were enjoying their comfort, a gentle smile always on her lips.
She occasionally answers questions from the live chat, such as whether they will be put to sleep by the comments.
How long should you massage each day?
Most of the time, the live stream was quiet, and everyone was enjoying this healing moment.
An hour passed by in the blink of an eye.
The sunlight became increasingly gentle.
Mianmian was already fast asleep, Bingbing was snoring softly, and Tangyuan had also settled down, tucking her hands inside her pockets.
"Alright, everyone, our afternoon massage salon is coming to an end."
Shi Wan's voice was so soft, as if she were afraid of disturbing the cats' sweet dreams, "Look, our models are very satisfied with the service this time and have already entered rest mode."
"I hope everyone can feel a little bit of healing and relaxation from this tranquility. See you next time, bye-bye~"
The live stream ended, and the furry kids around me were sleeping in a mess.
Shi Wan didn't disturb them. Instead, she gently adjusted the camera and took another picture of the sleeping little guys, which she planned to post as a highlight of the live stream later.
Her mood was also soothed and healed; she was no longer anxious and was able to calm down and think about the problem.
Of the devices unlocked after the system upgrade, she can only choose one with her current points.
Which one should she choose to be the most suitable?
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Author's Note: Today's Employee Profile:
Name: Mianmian
Variety: Ragdoll
Appearance: Seamount bicolor, long silky fur that feels very smooth to the touch, rounded ear tips, almost no stubborn fur, but it also seems to lack intelligent fur... Almond-shaped blue eyes, and a fluffy, beautiful tail.
Personality: A total sweetheart with a soft, affectionate voice; she's like a little princess on the farm. Very clingy and friendly, she'll even fawn over other cats… Her fur isn't easy to groom; Ragdolls are known for their sensitive stomachs, and sometimes poop gets stuck to her bottom, requiring her caretaker to check her bottom periodically…
Identity: Member of the Meow Meow Clan, Farm Streamer
Likes: having his fur brushed, having his chin scratched, rubbing against other cats, and playing with a cat toy.
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