Chapter 317 Captain Qi is always on standby for you
Ning Zexi, Director Yi, Ji Xuehui, Professor Fu, seniors and friends who had helped Xu Ying or had been helped by Xu Ying also came to the completion ceremony.
Xu Ying looked around but didn't see any sign of Qi Xiao: "Huh? Why is Boss Qi nowhere to be seen?"
"You clearly agreed to come today."
The fennec foxes also looked around.
[Sister! Brother Qi Xiao is here!]
Hu Sansan pointed at Qi Xiao who came out of the hospital gate.
When Xu Ying turned around, she saw Qi Xiao wearing a dark gray work shirt with a slightly open collar and rolled-up cuffs, revealing his well-defined forearms.
Today, the hospital was completed, so he was dressed a bit formally. Black casual trousers outlined his slender legs. The silver-buckled belt around his waist and the wolf-tooth necklace around his neck complemented his coolness and sophistication.
"How did you get out of the hospital?"
Xu Ying looked at Qi Xiao who was walking towards her in surprise, "When did you go in? I didn't even see you."
Qi Xiao curled his lips and smiled: "I came very early and helped check the hospital's fire-fighting equipment."
Xu Ying nodded: "Oh, so that's it~"
Ning Zexi wore a flashy burgundy shirt today. He served as the host of the completion ceremony.
"The auspicious time for the ribbon-cutting is approaching. Let's all gather together in a semicircle~"
As the sunlight gradually climbed up the door lintel, Xu Ying stood under the flower gate decorated with tamarisk and camel bells, holding up a pair of scissors tied with red silk.
The little animals immediately quieted down, and dozens of pairs of bright eyes looked at her expectantly.
The human friends standing behind the little animals were also full of anticipation. It was the first time for them to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with animals. It was quite novel!
Xu Ying held up a pair of scissors and said, "I declare that the Furry Animal Hospital is officially—"
[Wait a moment!]
The fox boss suddenly jumped out, holding a crooked paper trumpet in his paws: [And the most important part!]
The fennec foxes worked together to push a smooth sandstone slab covered with dense claw marks, forming a huge heart.
The centermost spot was empty. Fox Erniu solemnly handed over the ink pad: [Stationmaster, no, today it's the Dean's turn. You have to make the first paw print!]
Xu Ying's eyes suddenly felt warm, and she grinned, "Calling me Sister Dean makes me feel more authoritative and mature."
The little sand cat quickly shook his head: "Sister, you're not old at all. You're so young to be the dean, you're really impressive!"
Xu Ying's heart warmed, and he gently pressed his right hand on the mud. Then, amid countless cheers, he left his palm print in the very center.
The human guests also pressed their paw prints one after another.
To prevent the sounds of firecrackers from disturbing the animals, the ceremony featured a unique "furry symphony." Dozens of large red-lacquered drums were neatly arranged in the square. Fennec foxes nimbly leaped onto the drums, striking a cheerful rhythm with the rise and fall of their paws. Sand cats lined up, rhythmically tapping the drum rims with their tails to accompany the music.
Xu Ying was holding the golden scissors and was about to cut the ribbon when suddenly there was a dull "bang" sound - the fattest caracal lost its balance and sat on the drum head with its round body, making a hole!
Its four short legs hung in the air in panic, its big, furry face full of innocence: "Meow, meow?"
[Looks like I'm in trouble?]
Host Ning Zexi strode forward, his burgundy shirt swaying elegantly in the sunlight. "Everyone! This proves that the completion of our hospital is a monumental historical moment!" He leaned over and poked the caracal's belly. "Look at this weight! It's absolutely unprecedented!"
Xu Ying couldn't help but laugh and gave him a thumbs-up: "I didn't expect that the sharp-tongued Mr. Ning also has such a warm and caring side!"
"This is called the on-the-spot reaction of a professional host!" Ning Zexi stroked his bangs proudly.
Amidst the laughter and cheers of the crowd, the ribbon for the completion ceremony was cut, and the Furry Animal Hospital officially opened for business!
*
After the completion ceremony.
It was spring, and Qi Xiao took Xu Ying to the top floor of the hospital.
The spring afternoon sun warmed the rooftop.
Xu Ying squinted his eyes and looked at the large object on the rooftop covered with a silver dustproof cloth, the cloth undulating slightly in the wind.
Xu Ying couldn't figure it out: "What is this?"
"I haven't given you the completion gift yet."
Qi Xiao lowered his eyes and smiled.
It was rare for the man to be dressed formally today. The dark grey shirt made his jawline look even sharper. There was a little bit of motor oil on the wrist bones exposed by the rolled-up cuffs. The suit made him look wild and ruffian.
"Guess what?"
Xu Ying tilted his head to examine the outline of the object and suddenly laughed out loud: "Could it be a rooftop villa?"
"How can there be such a small villa?" Qi Xiao sneered and knocked on the metal frame under the dustproof cloth with his knuckles, making a crisp echo.
"Is that the Cat Villa?" She pointed at the sand cat basking in the sun on the rooftop. "Look, it's sitting up in anticipation."
The sand cat cooperated by meowing, and the tip of its tail swept a fan-shaped mark on the concrete floor.
"See for yourself."
Qi Xiao chuckled softly, and suddenly reached out to pull open the curtain—
“Wow—”
The moment the dust sheet slipped off, Xu Ying subconsciously raised her hand to block the glare. Once she adjusted to the bright light, a pure black helicopter quietly came to rest. Its streamlined fuselage shone with a cool metallic sheen, and a playful paw print logo was emblazoned on its tail.
"Ah? A helicopter?!" Xu Ying's exclamation startled the flock of birds on the rooftop, and their white wings swept across the blue sky.
Qi Xiao nodded: "There is also a white one, which will arrive next week."
Xu Ying was dumbfounded. Qi Xiao's tone of voice sounded as if he was giving away two large cabbages.
Qi Xiao reached out to open the cabin door, and found a paw print-shaped neck pillow on the built-in leather seat.
Xu Ying was about to make fun of the helicopter's overly cute decorations when his fingertips suddenly touched the indentation on the top of the joystick - there was an exquisite fox paw print etched there, glowing a faint rose gold color in the sunlight.
She was touched by this little design and smiled knowingly.
Xu Ying's fingertips carefully touched the cold joystick, "But I don't know how to drive?"
"I'll teach you." Qi Xiao had stood behind her without her noticing. The sunlight cast their overlapping shadows on the fuselage. "The person in charge of the Northwest Helicopter Pilot License Training Institute is my friend."
"I also have a coaching certificate."
Xu Ying's breath stopped when he heard this. Qi Xiao was really amazing!
She looked up at the complex instrument panel in the cockpit, and the various flashing indicator lights were reflected in her wide eyes like stars.
"Am I dreaming?"
She muttered softly, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the claw mark, her tone incredulous: "I actually want to learn how to fly a helicopter."
Qi Xiao's hand, which was adjusting the altimeter, paused.
"Our Station Master Xu is so smart, he will definitely learn it quickly."
The sunlight filtered through the porthole and fell onto his chiseled profile, giving it a gentle golden edge.
(End of this chapter)
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