Chapter 316 Ribbon Cutting~
The eldest gerbil rubbed his little head against her palm and said, "Let's plant the seeds together today. We can dig holes very quickly!"
Xu Ying smiled and replied: "Okay~"
The other little animals also came over: "Let's help plant together!"
The sound of compact and orderly footsteps was heard in the distance, and Chen Su came in formation with the police officers from the Desert Police Station.
In the morning light, he was dressed in a straight navy blue uniform, and his cool white skin stood out against the blazing desert sun.
"Stationmaster Xu, this is a little gift from the Desert Police Station." He raised his hand to salute, and the police officers behind him unannounced the cart covered with red cloth - a full set of the latest police medical equipment gleamed coldly in the sun, including a portable X-ray machine and a life monitor for animals.
Xu Ying noticed a distinctive paw print badge pinned to the cuff of his uniform. Following her gaze, Chen Su explained, "That's the emblem of the newly established Animal Police Division."
A rare smile appeared on his stern brows. "It's right next to your hospital."
Xu Ying looked at the brand new police station standing not far from the animal hospital. The exterior walls were deliberately painted in the same warm tones as the animal hospital.
The most eye-catching thing is the two bronze plaques hanging side by side at the door - below the "Desert Police Station" is the sign that reads "Animal Sheriff's Office".
"Meow~"
A lazy cry came from the window of the police station.
Xu Ying took a closer look.
Sheriff Black Serval was squatting on a specially designed high-legged desk with a mini police badge hanging on his chest and a stack of documents under his paw pad.
The little sand cat was busy hanging the "On Duty Today" sign on the door handle, but unfortunately it couldn't reach it, and its tail was so anxious that it turned into a feather duster.
“They are now officially organized.”
Chen Su bent down to pick up the police cap that the little sand cat had knocked off, and gently brushed off the dust with his slender fingers. "The black serval is responsible for night patrols, and the little sand cat receives the small animals that come to the police~"
As if to prove its authority, the black serval suddenly jumped out of the window and landed precisely in front of the gerbil that was digging a hole in the corner of the police station.
The gerbil was frightened and raised its paws in surrender. The black serval then circled it with its tail and escorted it into the police station.
Xu Ying laughed so hard that his stomach hurt when he saw this scene.
The sunlight illuminates the glass windows of the police station, making it clear that the specially designed mini office area inside can be seen: a filing cabinet made of cat scratching boards, a resting nest made of desert fleece, and even a water dispenser shaped like a small fountain.
Xu Ying suddenly discovered that there was a "group photo of police officers" hanging on the wall - the black serval was squatting solemnly in the C position, surrounded by a group of "auxiliary police officers" such as fennec foxes and caracals, while Chen Su was squatting in the last row, becoming the only human in the photo.
"When was this taken?" Xu Ying pointed at the photo with a smile.
Chen Su lowered his head slightly. He reached out to adjust the angle of the photo frame. His voice was low but with a subtle softness. "It was last week. You were out on a field trip."
He turned to look at Xu Ying and said with a smile, "I think the photo is missing a little Chief Xu. What do you think?"
When he smiled, the corners of his eyes curved slightly, like ice breaking.
Xu Ying picked up the little sand cat that was still struggling to hang the sign, raised its paw, and waved at Chen Su: "Then let's go out on a police mission together next time and take another photo!"
The roar of the engine came from far away.
A bright red desert motorcycle kicked up golden dust and stopped steadily in front of the hospital.
Qiao Yuxi swiftly removed her goggles, her long chestnut hair fluttering in the wind. "Stationmaster Xu, come and see the completion gift my uncle and I gave you!"
She grabbed Xu Ying's wrist and ran to the west side of the hospital. There was a building not far from the west side of the hospital. It had been surrounded by barriers, but it seemed to have been demolished last night, revealing half of the white wall and a fence covered with flower vines.
The moment Qiao Yuxi pushed open the fence gate, the little animals following Xu Ying couldn't wait to rush in.
Xu Ying opened his eyes wide in surprise at the scene before him——
A three-story pure white villa stands quietly among the cactus flowers, and the Mediterranean-style arched doors and windows emit a soft glow in the sunlight.
"Is this a single-family villa?" Xu Ying stuttered, pointing at the building whose purpose he had secretly speculated a few days ago. "Before the building panels were removed, I thought this was a warehouse."
Qiao Yuxi chuckled: "Where can you find a warehouse with a swing?"
Following the direction of her finger, Xu Ying saw the white wicker swing in the center of the garden, which was now being used as a new toy by several fennec fox cubs.
Fox Xiaowu sat on the swing, and the other three pushed it high, swinging it high. Its fluffy tail drew a golden arc in the wind.
The garden is filled with drought-tolerant desert plants: Agaves line the gravel paths like works of art, cacti with tiny goose-yellow flowers, and there's even a small patch of transplanted oasis lawn.
The most surprising thing is the shallow pool in the corner. Several sand cats are carefully paddling the water surface with their claws, reflecting their round eyes.
“The villa is equipped with a complete ecological recycling system,”
Qiao Yuxi proudly introduced, "Solar panels, rainwater collectors, even the water used for watering the flowers is recycled water."
She suddenly lowered her voice, "My uncle specifically asked me to install a telescope on the master bedroom balcony so that you can observe nocturnal desert animals."
Xu Ying exclaimed in amazement: "Wow, this is a great idea!"
Xu Ying pushed open the carved glass door, and the sunlight filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting mottled shadows on the floor.
There are several paw print-shaped pillows scattered on the fabric sofa in the living room, and there is a mini animal water dispenser on the island of the open kitchen.
“Ouch!”
A cry of joy came from the second floor, and Fox Sibao was seen rolling down the spiral staircase - literally rolling - it rolled itself into a ball of fur, slid along the wavy handrail all the way to Xu Ying's feet, and turned around twice in a daze before it stood firm.
Qiao Yuxi smiled and handed over a set of keys: "This will be your home from now on. It will be convenient for you to work the night shift at the hospital."
The keychain is a custom-made piece of metal with a small paw print that sparkles in the sun.
"Thank you!" Xu Ying gave Qiao Yuxi a tight hug.
Qiao Yuxi patted Xu Ying on the back and said, "Master Xu, I want to thank you too for giving me a new life."
The film "Her" directed and written by Qiao Yuxi has started shooting in the desert. Qiao Yuxi wants to film everything she experienced when she was deceived by a scumbag and taken to the desert.
When Xu Ying walked into the garden, the fennec foxes on the swing immediately jumped into her arms.
She looked up at the white villa glowing with a honey-colored halo in the morning light, and suddenly felt that this golden desert seemed to have really taken on the warmth of home.
At this time, the little sand cat came running over: "Master Xu, the two-legged guests have arrived and are waiting for you to cut the ribbon together!"
(End of this chapter)
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