Stone-gambling was a kind of speculative behavior. It referred to buying uncut raw jadeite stones, hoping to find high-value bright jadeite inside after cutting it. One could become rich overnight, or lose all one's fortune.
Cat gambling was very common. When the cat was still very young, the owner would buy it at a price lower than the show level or higher than the pet level, hoping that it would grow into an excellent show level cat. Of course, if the cat grew into a pet level cat, the owner would have to accept the loss.
Generally, there were very few cat houses that would sell newborn kittens to the public, unless there was some reason that they did not want to continue the business. They would pack up all their cats, including the kittens, and sell them to their peers. At this time, they would need to evaluate the kittens, which could be considered a form of cat gambling.
These chocolate-colored Abyssinian cats left by Cathy had excellent bloodlines, because she did not breed them for the purpose of winning the competition in a short period of time. Instead, she bred them for a long time without utilitarianism, avoiding some of the common practices in the breeding process. If everything went well, the kittens that these cats gave birth to were very likely to grow into show level cats. After all, Abyssinian cats didn't have complicated patterns, so there were fewer factors that could affect their appearance. Ragdoll cats, even if everything else was good, if the mask wasn't straight or asymmetrical, it could affect their appearance. The so-called mask referred to the dark patches on the face of the Ragdoll cat.
Tang Yuyun stared at the kittens in front of her carefully. She thought each of them was very cute, and even her determination to only have one cat was shaken.
Adult Abyssinian cats looked more majestic and domineering, with a light and vigorous body. They were one of the direct descendants of the Egyptian Mau. But when they were young, they were very soft and cute. They had pointed chins, short fluffy hair, a loach-like tail, and eyes that hadn't opened yet, which made them look very helpless. It was easy to touch the softest part of people's hearts.
Because the mother stood up, the kittens lost the warm embrace of their mother. They stuck out their noses and sniffed around, wriggling like headless flies in the cat house, calling for their mother.
One of the kittens seemed to have a strong adventurous nature in its blood. When the other siblings were still in the cat's nest, it climbed to the edge of the cardboard box cat's nest with its short legs, like a teenager about to explore the world. Compared to other kittens, it had a distinctive feature: the black patch on its forehead was darker. It was shaped like the pattern of a scarab, and it was a direct proof that they had inherited the genes of an Egyptian Mau.
It wasn't the biggest among its siblings, and its cry wasn't the loudest. Compared to the mother cat's preference for the big kitten and the weak kitten that Zhang Zian paid more attention to, it didn't stand out in any aspect. It was like a child in a big family that was often neglected by its parents.
Perhaps it was because it lacked the love and care of its parents that it was less reluctant to part with its mother and the cat's nest, but it was more curious about the world.
It was crawling towards Tang Yuyun, which made her heart beat faster. Even though she forced herself to look at the others, she couldn't help but look back at it.
Could it have smelled my scent? Does he like my smell, she thought?
She didn't like it when others picked leftovers, but this time, it seemed that she wasn't the one picking, but the little kitten had picked her.
The little kitten continued to crawl forward, making the old newspapers in the cardboard box clatter. The mother was still looking at Tang Yuyun cautiously, but it noticed the restless child, so it called out to it as a warning.
"Huh? Abyssinian cats sound like this? "she asked in surprise." It seems different from other cats. "
"Yes, listen carefully." Zhang Zian nodded.
Indeed, adult Abyssinian cats were not the same as other cats. They did not meow clearly, but they sounded more like "howls". Sometimes, when they saw something that aroused their curiosity, they would also make a short "gurgling" sound, depending on their mood at the time.
This kind of sound was quite unique, and after hearing it for a long time, it had a brainwashing effect, allowing people to easily distinguish them from other cats. In addition, this type of cat was rare, so even if it mixed with other cats, it wouldn't cause "cat collision."
The adventurous kitten ignored its mother's warning and continued to crawl out of the cat kennel. There was a vertical distance of about ten centimeters between the edge of the cardboard box and the floor. Although it wouldn't break if it jumped down, the floor was too cold. It was easy to catch a cold and have diarrhea if it suddenly walked out of the kennel with an electric blanket.
Tang Yuyun was worried that it would fall out of the kennel, so she stretched out her hand, which was wearing rubber gloves, to catch it.
The mother didn't give her the chance. It nimbly jumped to the side and brought the restless kitten back to the kennel with its siblings.
However, it was like a wanderer who had seen the colorful world, and didn't want to hide in the peaceful countryside for the rest of its life. After being brought back by its mother, it still stubbornly crawled out of the kennel.
Before coming here, Tang Yuyun had done a lot of homework, such as the evaluation of the Abyssinian cats. She had memorized all of it to prevent herself from being deceived. However, after coming here, she realized that these things were useless. The kittens were too small, and she couldn't judge their appearance. She felt that this adventurous kitten was very compatible with her, and she didn't even want to apply the evaluation standards to it.
"I want this one." She didn't hesitate for long, and pointed at it. "Can I reserve this one?"
"Sure." Zhang Zian was quite surprised. He thought that she would definitely choose the largest kitten, because in his eyes, the largest kitten could become a breeding cat with unlimited potential. The kitten she chose was average in all aspects.
"You can reserve it, but it can't leave its mother yet, and it's too young to get vaccinated. Is it okay to wait for about three months?" he asked.
"Yes." She nodded in relief. "I've waited for so long, I don't mind waiting for another three months … But can I visit it often in these three months?"
"Of course. Leave your WeChat ID, and I'll ask the staff to send you its growth status every day. "Zhang Zian stood up." Come with me to sign the presale contract. "
Tang Yuyun reluctantly looked at the little kitten one last time, and followed him out of the second floor.
Zhang Zian handed her coat to her, and asked her to take off her gloves, mask, and shoe covers into the designated trash can. He said, "The condition of the kitten you chose is still unknown, so let's talk about the price. I hope you're mentally prepared."
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