Chen Ying patted Beibei's head, leading it and Little Baby towards the small open space outside the thicket below.
The rescue team had already arrived, but were afraid of startling the Leopard, so they stayed up without daring to come down.
Chen Ying led them aside to make room for the rescue team to bring the two children up.
The children's parents rushed over as soon as they heard from the rescue team that their children had been found.
Once the two children were carried up by the rescue team, the little boy still refused to leave with their parents, insisting they admit their mistake first.
"Why is this kid so stubborn? Can't he just talk about it after going back?" Old Gao sat beside Chen Ying, hugging his knees and casually scratching Beibei.
"That kid is truly brave, only four years old and daring to lead his sister to run away from home. Luckily they met our Little Baby, Beibei, and Big Beauty; otherwise, who knows how it would have ended if something really happened."
Chen Ying didn't comment on the child's family matters, as improving family relationships isn't something that can be achieved in a day or with a few words.
"Little Baby, Beibei, are you two planning to stay here for long?"
When he came down earlier, he observed the surrounding environment. It's not a place people would usually come to, and with the path beside the cliff being hard to traverse, living here should be relatively safe.
"Yes, there's plenty of food here. We'll explore other places next year once the baby can be independent."
This cave is probably at the edge of Little Baby's territory. Choosing this place might also be in hope that when Baby becomes independent next year, it could choose the territory adjoining this mountain peak.
Big Beauty carried the kitten by the scruff, forcibly holding it in its embrace, not allowing it to struggle. The kitten wore a resigned expression, its head all wet from Big Beauty's licking.
After more than half an hour, the child was finally taken back by their parents, and the rescue team began to withdraw.
"Brother Ying, let's go too. Wanwan's parents are inviting us for dinner tonight."
The invitation was not just for Chen Ying, but also for Professor Bai and his wife and Old Gao.
It was at a club outside the villa area, not too far, but they still had to return to wash up and change clothes; plus, they shouldn't be too late to the dinner, out of respect for the hosts.
On the way back, the three casually talked about the zoo business of Sister-in-law Dao Meihua's family.
"Their zoo is actually a supporting facility. They're mainly developing a cultural tourism city project, so they applied for this rare animal park. Currently, they can't keep many animals, but their family hopes to raise some animals that are less seen in the country, hence wanting to invite experts for consultation. As for you, I guess Sister-in-law's family wants to hire you as a veterinary consultant."
After Dao Meihua finished speaking, she glanced at Big Beauty who silently followed and the kitten being forced to walk along.
"Actually, if there's a need, my family can also apply to set up a small zoo, right behind the villa area. The land is already available; it just requires submitting a report and waiting for approval. Besides, my family has an animal hospital, which meets the criteria for a sanctuary."
Seeing her gaze directed at Big Beauty, Chen Ying's thoughts turned. A sanctuary-like zoo might be able to provide some help to Little Baby's family and Big Beauty's family.
"Is there anything I need to do?"
Dao Meihua smiled wryly, involuntarily taking a sideways glance.
"You bring it up with my brother and sister-in-law tonight. If they agree, there should be no problem."
Tonight... Chen Ying suddenly stiffened. Oh no, he and Old Gao's arrangements weren't finished yet, and now they were running out of time!