The Little Monkey clung to Chen Ying, impossible to peel off.
To even check on him, they had to offer a finger for him to hold.
Such a clingy child, what to do? Chen Ying had yet to marry and was already tasting the challenges of raising a kid.
After observing him for two days at the rescue station and confirming that the child simply had a cold, Chen Ying packed a bag of clothes and toys for him and took him back to the emergency station.
Leo's treatment plan was also approved, extending to next March.
Afterward, they would decide whether to release him into the wild or include him in a breeding program.
March is the mating season for giant pandas, by which time Leo should be able to live independently.
Currently, the relationship between Jiaojiao and Great Bai seems quite stable, and who knows, by next year Leo might have a little brother or sister.
Everyone is eagerly waiting to see if the offspring of the Giant Albino Panda can inherit its albinism gene.
Back at the Forest Emergency Station, Chen Ying took the Little Monkey to the room to put things away, and took the chance to ask how he managed to catch a cold.
The Little Monkey glanced at him timidly, then quickly climbed up to the window, reached the top ventilation slot, and squeezed out through a gap he pried open with his paws.
Seeing its movements, Little Deng covered his face, on the verge of a breakdown.
He had been vigilant against everything but never imagined the Little Monkey knew that the steel mesh window was magnetically sealed!
Could this monkey have the blood of the Monkey King?
The Little Monkey, who had gone out and then come back in, burrowed into Chen Ying's embrace, as if he knew he had done something wrong, pressing his cheek tightly to his neck and stubbornly refusing to come out.
Little Deng, frustrated, scratched his head, wanting to pinch the Little Monkey's cheek, but the little guy gave him no chance.
"Alright, alright, the Little Monkey just missed Brother Ying too much, stop making a fuss and get back to work."
Little Sen pulled Little Deng away and stuffed an apple into his mouth.
The apple was brought by Yin Li, who said it was from a relative's orchard; the appearance wasn't great, and the fruit buyers didn't want them, so he decided to take them all and sent them here.
Anyway, the furry kids in the station didn't care for looks when it came to eating fruit.
His relatives practically half-gave them away for almost the same price as the purchase, chose the best ones, and then personally delivered them to the station.
Most of the food in the refrigerator was for Leo, with the Little Monkey's provisions taking up just a small cold storage box on the table.
When Leo saw Chen Ying, he happily lunged over to hug his leg.
"Bleh, where have you been? Did you bring any tasty snacks?"
True to a creature that spends four-fifths of its life eating, he asked about food as soon as he opened his mouth.
And indeed, Chen Ying did bring him some little treats.
It was developed by a veterinarian at the Wildlife Park, a small health snack mixed with deworming medicine and Bone Strengthening Powder.
Chen Ying had asked in detail; the pandas at the Wildlife Park were also eating it, but only in moderation.
Chen Ying got a small bottle, planning to give a little to Leo, Jiaojiao, and Great Bai to try.
Usually, to prevent drug resistance, they would check the panda's feces for worm eggs and periodically use different medications to deworm, based on the situation.
Having noted the instructions, Chen Ying prepared to take the Little Monkey and Leo for a walk in the forest.
The little guy could move around freely now, and apart from not overexerting his injured paw, he was no different from a normal Little Bear.
One of their objectives today was to visit Black Bear Sister.
The Little Monkey and Leo should be calling Aunt Black Bear, since in a few months, Miss Bear would be giving birth, and they would be big brothers.
This was the first time Little Leo, who had always been limited to the emergency station's bounds, set foot outside its grasslands.
The little bear cautiously followed behind Chen Ying, its small ears constantly rotating.
The little monkey took a glance, jumped off Chen Ying, rode on Leo's shoulder, grabbed its Mao Mao, and gently stroked the back of its head with the other hand.
So it's true that animals heal quickly, especially wild ones.
The little monkey's arm had been broken before, but look how soon after the splint was removed, it was already able to move freely, just not with much strength.
They made sure to avoid using the injured arm too much in daily life, and with nightly medicine applications and massages, now on the outside, there was no indication of an arm problem.
Chen Ying seized the moment to snap a photo and post it in the work group.
The little monkey was adorable, and Little Leo looked innocently endearing; the two cuties together were overwhelmingly charming.
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After AI processing, the photo was posted to the public account, and the comments below instantly exploded, refreshing to over a hundred comments and shares.
"Aw, adorable little monkey, adorable giant panda baby, give me the address, I want to send clothes to the little monkey, custom-made Monkey King outfits, handmade!"
This fan not only commented but also showcased her handmade Golden chainmail and Phoenix Wing Purple Gold Crown.
Of course, the little monkey was too small for shoes, but she made a Ruyi Jingu Bang out of a hollow tube.
Chen Ying would never give out the address, but if the female fan really wanted to send something, she could send it directly to the rescue station; after all, the center's address could be easily found online.
Leo followed Chen Ying with light steps, quickly arriving at a place it had never been before.
The little fellow was still somewhat afraid and instinctively wanted to climb a tree.
At this moment, Black Bear Sister, who had just eaten and was ready to return to her den to sleep, came over. Seeing Leo and the little monkey, she didn't rush over but sat down to rest.
"Why did you bring them out? Isn't the mother Black and White Bear going to get angry?"
Chen Ying turned to look at Leo, who had already climbed to the first branch.
"It should be fine. Jiaojiao and Great Bai went out for food, and besides, Leo is almost a year old, he should start learning how to live in the wild."
Sister robustly picked at her chin and yawned.
"That male headed up the mountain, I haven't seen it for a few days. Tell it when you see it not to come my way recently. I need to eat and sleep and don't have the energy to deal with it."
A street rat? Does it often come looking for Sister Bear?
"That silly thing, it's taken a fancy to a female bear at the foot of the mountain and asked me how to make the female bear like it."
Sister Bear's face was full of helplessness, "How would I know? The kid's dad and I just clicked and then had babies. We don't need him to stick around. What does it matter if she likes him or not? As long as the male is strong, that's all that matters."
She had never seen a bear like Jiaojiao, who was so in love with Great Bai.
"There are bears at the mountain's base?"
"A newcomer, living in a big, big park."
Suddenly, Chen Ying remembered there was a gully on the way from Xiaozhai Village to town; there had been construction of buildings previously, something about a breeding farm, could it be for raising Black Bears?
Just a few days ago, they had rescued a bear subjected to bile extraction, and hearing this news, Chen Ying's expression darkened immediately, and he couldn't help thinking of calling Sister Dai to find out what was going on.
Before he could take out his phone, he heard Yin Li's voice. He seemed to be on the phone too, speaking the local dialect at a rapid pace, making it hard for Chen Ying to catch everything.
He only picked up a few words: "Black Bear", "bile extraction" and the like.
His face grew even darker, he clenched his jaw, and his knuckles turned white with tension.
Yin Li hung up the phone and looked up to see Chen Ying standing not far away and Black Bear Sister leaning against the tree trunk, scratching herself idly.
The most conspicuous sight was Chen Ying's head, where Leo, quiet as a mouse, had climbed to the top of a branch, wanting to challenge his limits.
"Brother Ying, be careful, Leo's going to fall!"
Hearing this, Chen Ying turned and looked up, only to see a clump of black and white fur accompanied by a snapping sound, hurtling towards him.