Chapter 337 Born under the Red Flag, Raised in the Spring Breeze (Finale)
The calmest fox boss sat upright, and used his little paws to nimbly stuff several educational toys into the storage bag - there were number puzzles, maze balls, and even an animal recognition picture book.
"Our boss is such a little genius~" Xu Ying smiled and rubbed its clever little head.
The lively fox, Erniu, excitedly dragged over the miniature martial arts gear Qi Xiao had custom-made for him: a pair of red boxing gloves, a pair of cute little nunchakus, and a headband that read "Kung Fu Fox." Qi Xiao helped him pack his gear and jokingly asked, "Are you going to the capital to perform martial arts?"
Fox Erniu puffed out his chest proudly: [Yes! I heard that many people want to meet us!]
[I have to show them a special trick. I can’t bring shame to our fennec fox family!]
There were piles of colorful little skirts in front of San San, the fox who loved beauty the most. She was struggling to choose, and finally she stuffed more than a dozen little skirts into the storage bag. The bag was so bulging that it could hardly be closed.
"San San, we're going for fifteen days, not five months."
Xu Ying couldn't help but laugh as she helped him rearrange it. "And then some fans will give you a dress."
Xu Ying's comment section these days is full of netizens who are going to the fan meeting asking for information about the five little ones. Among them, many fans asked about the size parameters of Fox Sansan so that they could make a skirt for her.
Fox Sansan's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Wow! I'm really looking forward to it!"
The greedy fox Sibao has already filled his snack bag to the brim with nuts, dried fruits, biscuits, and even a few of his favorite carrots.
When Qi Xiao checked, he found helplessly that the little guy had secretly hidden a bag of cat food in the bottom floor. "Is this a gift for the cat friends in the capital?"
Qi Xiao raised an eyebrow and asked. Hu Sibao immediately covered his face with his paws in embarrassment. [I borrowed it from Sand Cat. I heard there are many stray cats in big cities who don't have enough to eat.]
Xu Ying rubbed Fox Sibao's head with satisfaction.
When it was the turn of the youngest fox, Xiaowu, everyone was stunned - its storage bag was empty, but it sat next to them with an anxious look on its face.
"Xiaowu, why didn't you bring anything?"
Xu Ying asked gently.
Fox Xiaowu blinked his big round eyes and said in a baby voice: "My bag is too small, it can't hold it~"
It gestured with its little paws, "I want to put the stationmaster sister and brother Qi Xiao in there and take them away~~"
Xu Ying was stunned at first, then translated Hu Xiaowu's words to Qi Xiao, and they both laughed.
Qi Xiao picked up Xiao Wu and scratched its nose lovingly: "You clever little ghost!"
Xu Ying hugged all five little foxes into his arms: "Okay, okay, let's go together, and don't leave any one behind."
Under the light, the packed luggage was neatly arranged, and five little foxes snuggled up to the two of them. The scene was so warm that it melted people's hearts.
Outside the window, the desert sky is exceptionally bright.
This time they went on Qi Xiao's private plane, so they didn't need to check in the animals. The two of them and the five little ones flew together to the Capital Airport.
Qi Xiao, Chen Su, Director Yi and other remote area workers who have made contributions alongside Xu Ying in the desert also received the "Outstanding Desert Worker Medal." Chen Su and Director Yi entrusted Xu Ying to accept the award on their behalf due to work reasons.
The next morning, Xu Ying and Qi Xiao brought the five little foxes onto Qi Xiao's Bombardier Challenger 350. This passenger plane is much more spacious than a helicopter and can accommodate 12 people.
Four hours later, the plane landed smoothly on the private apron of Beijing Capital International Airport.
As soon as the hatch opened, the five little foxes immediately lined up in high spirits, ready to embark on the first grand trip to the capital in their lives.
In the distance, the special car that came to pick up the passengers had been waiting for a long time. The golden words "National Ecological Civilization Construction Commendation Conference" on the car body were shining in the sun.
The lights in the Great Hall of the National were dazzling. Xu Ying stood on the podium, and the "National Green Contribution Medal" on her chest sparkled under the flash lights.
"Comrade Xu Ying has made outstanding contributions to cross-border ecological protection." The host's resonant voice echoed in the hall. "He has successfully saved endangered wildlife populations and created a new model for international ecological cooperation."
There was thunderous applause from the audience.
Amidst thunderous applause, Xu Ying gently stroked the lifelike paw print reliefs on the medal - each pattern of the sand cat, fennec fox, and snow leopard reminded her of those furry little creatures.
In a trance, countless warm moments of getting along with them flashed back in my mind.
Xu Ying looked down at the stage.
In the third row of the audience, Qi Xiao's straight back was particularly eye-catching, and the "Outstanding Desert Worker Medal" on his chest rose and fell slightly with his breathing.
Qi Xiao's angular features appeared particularly profound under the bright lights of the venue.
His eyebrows, which were usually as cold and hard as a knife, now looked relaxed, and the sharp lines between his eyebrows softened.
Those eyes, which were usually as sharp as a wolfhound, were now as soft as sand dunes under the moon.
At this moment, I am filled with pride, relief and tenderness that are almost overflowing.
When their eyes met through the noisy crowd, he nodded slightly. The almost imperceptible smile on the corner of his mouth contained a tacit understanding that only Xu Ying could understand. It was a wordless love letter written with every sunrise and sunset they had guarded together, and every seedling they had nurtured together.
The most eye-catching thing in the whole audience was the five furry figures in the guest seats.
The five poor little ones who once searched for their mother in the desert have grown a lot, and their fluffy fur shines with a healthy luster under the light.
They sat upright on specially made chairs, and the fox boss even wore a bow tie properly, posing professionally in front of the flash lights from time to time.
The evening's news broadcast reported this grand event in a three-minute segment.
The little sand cat far away in the desert rescue station suddenly pricked up its ears. The scene of the award ceremony was flashing on TV, and its and the black serval's figures on duty suddenly appeared on the big screen.
[Meow! I’m on CCTV!]
The little sand cat was spinning around in the duty room excitedly, and its paw accidentally pressed the police intercom, causing a cheerful busy tone to ring out throughout the desert police station.
In the more distant Xishan Nature Reserve, furry figures sat in front of the small TV at the animal rescue station - snow leopards curled their tails gracefully, snow wolves squatted quietly, and even the most noisy little Tibetan foxes lay down obediently.
When Xu Ying appeared on the screen, they all let out proud purrs, echoing in the quiet snowy night, as if to say, "This is our little Station Master Xu!"
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After the meeting, the vast square outside the National Assembly Hall was bathed in golden sunset light.
The evening breeze blew gently, and the bright five-star red flag fluttered under the orange-red sky, like a cluster of leaping flames or a burning sunset.
Xu Ying and Qi Xiao took a photo with five little fennec foxes under the national flag.
The setting sun cast a warm glow on the white marble steps, stretching the figures of the two people very long.
Qi Xiao stood under the flagpole, the hem of his black windbreaker fluttering in the wind as the red flag fluttered.
The medal on Xu Ying's chest shone softly in the afterglow, complementing the golden star on the red flag.
Qi Xiao gently pulled Xu Ying's wrist: "Wait a moment."
He magically produced a bouquet of warm red roses from behind him.
The setting sun shines faintly among the golden flowers, giving off a metallic luster.
When Xu Ying took the bouquet, an exquisite key slipped into her palm.
"What is this..." She looked up in confusion and met Qi Xiao's deep gaze.
"Stationmaster Xiao Xu, Dean Xiao Xu, the youngest recipient of a national medal."
His low voice was filled with laughter, and his fingertips gently brushed the petals in her hair, "Are you willing to accept another identity?"
"The hostess of Qi Xiao Ranch?"
Xu Ying stared at the words "Qi's Ranch" engraved on the key. When she raised her eyes, she met Qi Xiao's gentle and auspicious eyes. She clearly saw her own small figure in those deep pupils.
"We've seen 127 desert sunrises," Qi Xiao looked into her almond-shaped eyes, "rescued 186 animals, and planted 3,221 trees."
He gently held her hand and said, "Now, I want to count all the mornings and evenings of the rest of my life with you."
Xu Ying stood on tiptoe and whispered under the national flag, "We need to ask the animals' relatives and friends if they agree first~"
Five fennec foxes raised their paws in unison!
Xu Ying's eyebrows curved, and her hand slid down Qi Xiao's broad palm, interlocking her fingers with his.
(End of full text)
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