"Xiabei Subspecies·Albino Red Fox......"
The receptionist at the Fox Kingdom Hotel was previously a legitimate fox farm breeder before working the front desk. The foxes she handled couldn't be measured in hundreds; they were counted in thousands.
Seeing Ah Qing carrying Ansheng, she instantly recognized Ansheng's pedigree and birthplace details.
It was precisely this recognition that stunned the receptionist outright.
What kind of background does this person across have? How could they possibly be strolling down the street with a level-two nationally protected animal?
Illegally keeping a nationally protected animal, even if it doesn't cause harm or death to the animal, can result in fines starting from thirty to fifty thousand. If harm or death occurs during feeding, it's a guaranteed sentence.
"Xiabei Subspecies of White Fox...."
Mo Yiqing was dumbfounded, instinctively reaching out to pinch Xiaolan's belly, then looked at the receptionist and said:
"You might be mistaken, right? He might not be an authentic Arctic Fox; he could be North America's Albino Red Fox or other subspecies. How could he be Xia Country's Red Fox, and still a Xiabei Subspecies..."
"I think you're wrong."
Lingren and Tang You looked at the little fox, their eyes showing different expressions.
Lingren was full of wonder, while Tang You's eyes occasionally held a strange look of longing.
"Maybe...it's mistaken?"
The receptionist glanced at the four people, paused puzzledly, choosing selectively to forget her earlier exclamation, and said:
"Not all white foxes are Arctic Foxes. Arctic Foxes, to adapt to the polar climate, have ears not purely triangular, but rather round and sturdy."
"Firstly, exclude the possibility that it's an Arctic Fox. Judging from its correct fox features, appearance, it can exclude those pseudo fox younglings. It must be from the most widely spread family of red foxes."
Returning to her senses, the receptionist, not wanting any trouble herself, went along with Mo Yiqing's words, speaking of how to identify fox knowledge without continuing to point at Ansheng's nose, saying he was a level-two animal.
"Though there are nearly fifty subspecies of red fox, only a few are primarily bred." The receptionist looked at Ansheng and said: "As an albino individual, it's hard to tell much from fur color, but the snout...that is the muzzle is also different among red foxes."
"You've rarely interact with foxes, may find it hard to tell apart, but upon close observation, you'll notice foreign red foxes have longer snouts, looking straightforwardly rugged."
"After pinpointing the origin, the main distribution areas for Xia Country's red foxes are Xia Nan, Xiabei, and Northeast."
"Xia Nan red foxes are exquisite, Xiabei Subspecies follows Xia Nan lineage, the only difference is, Xiabei Region is cold, they're more prone to storing fat. Simply put, Xiabei Subspecies is chubby, larger, while Northeast red foxes' size rivals that of Huskies."
The receptionist finished speaking, identifying parts on Ansheng's body, pinching his belly again.
Ansheng looked at the outstretched palm, head held high, proudly raised his paw, placed it on the receptionist's hand back, pressing her hand onto the counter tabletop:
"Since you know Ansheng's status as a level-two, then I won't hide it anymore. For ten minutes of fox rub, it's fifty. Ansheng accepts cash and WeChat payment. However, currently, Ansheng temporarily doesn't support Alipay....."
Ansheng showed admiration, looked at the receptionist, softly said: "You have an eye, so as a reward please pay me 50 bucks before rubbing the fox."
Ah Qing, Mo Yiqing, Lingren, and Tang You looked at Ansheng, guided by the receptionist, to admire the national level-two animal, not missing a beat from face to paw pads.
Facts proved.
Everything was as the receptionist said, Xiaolan's features perfectly fit the characteristics of Xiabei Subspecies of red fox.
It's just.
After listening to the receptionist's explanation, Mo Yiqing slightly squinted his eyes, scanning the receptionist's face.
A fox farm breeder.
No matter how much interaction with foxes, the only foxes they touched should be commodity foxes, right?
Yet she can tell numerous features of Xia Country's level-two, and some protected foxes from other countries, including pseudo fox species.
Even if the farm transitioned three years ago, becoming a fox behavioral research institute, how many foxes could they collect back within short three years?
Mo Yiqing keenly sensed the receptionist's broad fox knowledge seemed a bit unusual.
But to say something's amiss, Mo Yiqing felt he couldn't pinpoint it just yet.
...
"I always feel that receptionist is odd...."
Back in the newly opened presidential suite, Mo Yiqing tossed the bag on the chair, lay on the sofa, stretched out lazily and said:
"For dozens of foxes living in Asia, Europe, North America, and pseudo fox members, she can detail the corresponding traits, she's better than typical fox scholars, speaking instantly."
"Speaking of which, Ah Qing....it's your turn to speak." Mo Yiqing stretched his swan neck long, eyes fixated on Ah Qing, who was holding the little fox clapping.
"Uh? What should I say?"
Ah Qing blinked, then earnestly looked at Momo and said: "I've had experts verify, Xiaolan's dad is a scoundrel fox, he sneaked into the farm, messed with the little fox ladies inside. Xiaolan has a birth certificate!"
Mo Yiqing: "......."
Seeing Ah Qing's earnest response, yet saying absurd content.
For some reason, Mo Yiqing's mind suddenly pictured Chen Zhiyu's face.
Actually.
Mo Yiqing really wasn't wrong guessing, earlier when Ah Qing realized Xiaolan might be a protected animal.
The only trusted animal expert beside her was Chen Zhiyu. Before fishing in Changping Mountain, Ah Qing secretly consulted him.
No need to ask, it's firmly said, Xiaolan's dad was an irresponsible rogue fox, went to the Changping Mountain Fox Paradise and declared himself emperor, one night messed with dozens of foxes.
Xiaolan was an accidental product, and ownership is at Changping Mountain Pet Paradise, nothing else could be done.
Also why.
After the receptionist pointed out Xiaolan's identity, Ah Qing was completely unfazed, not even rushing to hear the receptionist's sister lecture on fox knowledge.
Because behind Ah Qing, there's another big sister providing external guidance.
"Fox....Fox Third Grandfather."
As Mo Yiqing faced Ah Qing, Tang You sat beside Ah Qing, looking mystical and said to Ansheng:
"Fox Third Grandfather above, I'm disciple Tang You, humbly ask Fox Third Grandfather to ease suffering and save disciple from life and death trouble ahead!"
"Just once, I swear it's the last time."
"I want to feel the thrill of a ten-triple, unlocking all skins and expressions."
Tang You released her clasped hands, revealing the phone clutched within, its screen showing the Honor of Kings collaborative draw interface.
"Ying Ying...."
Ansheng's expression turned serious, kicked with small foot, pressed against Tang You's cheek, pushing her close face away.
No! Can't help you anymore.....
It's harming you, for screenshots, you black beans do anything, helping you is harming you.