396 International Calls (1/2)

Chapter 396: International Calls

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Soon, Wang Qian and Li Kun also arrived and conducted their routine cleanings, but they had already seen the statue of the Cat Goddess before, so they were not surprised.

Zhang Zian had more free time since Lu Yiyun was here, and he even asked her to sort out the storage racks. Just when he was about to go upstairs to practice Kung Fu, his phone suddenly rang. It was a Skype phone call from Tim.

He went back to the second floor and turned on the phone speaker, asking Richard to come over and help.

”Hey Jeff! How's it going lately? It should be morning in China, right? So, I should say good morning.” Tim's voice came from the handset and Lauren's voice could also be vaguely heard in the background. ”Lauren says hello too.”

”Hi, Tim! Say hello to Lauren for me,” said Richard.

Tim was a typical American that liked getting straight to the point, and after the chit chat, he got right to the topic.

”Listen to me, didn’t you ask me about the chocolate-colored Abyssinian cats a while ago?” said Tim with great interest.

”Yeah, what's going on?” Richard and Zhang Zian glanced at each other, thinking of Cathy at the same time.

”Today I just got the news.” Tim emphasized, ”Tomorrow, the tomorrow in the United States—I will not confuse the dates anymore — the CFA will officially announce the confirmation of chocolate-colored Abyssinian cats. If everything goes well, you will soon find the information on the CFA homepage!”

Zhang Zian had mixed feelings hearing the news. If Cathy was still alive, she would be so glad to hear the news.

”Thanks, Tim, thank you for telling me,” said Richard. Zhang Zian also expressed his gratitude to Tim and Lauren. At that time, he had just mentioned the matter to them randomly. However, they had kept the issue in their minds and informed him immediately after receiving an update.

”Jeff, last time you said you have a friend that breeds chocolate-colored Abyssinian cats, right? You can tell your friend about this good news, and he will certainly treat you to a grand banquet! There have been few breeders nurturing chocolate-colored Abyssinian cats, and once this variety is recognized by the CFA, the value of the cats will increase tenfold!”

”Once the chocolate-colored Abyssinian cats are recognized, they should first be placed to race in the Open Class of the CFA competition. When they get four championship ribbons in the Open Class, they can participate in the Champion Class! Jeff, your friend who has long been breeding chocolate Abyssinian cats will have a huge advantage, basically having secured the championship! Do you know what this means? Your friend will lead in the competition, and this advantage will last for at least ten years! ”

Tim spoke excitedly over the phone for a while, and then noticed there was no response from the other side.

”Jeff? Are you still listening? Is the damn network broken?” he cursed in a low voice.

Zhang Zian was still silent, while Richard said, ”Yes, Tim, I'm listening.”

”Jeff, do tell your friend to treat you to a banquet!” Tim laughed heartily over the phone.

Zhang Zian could barely smile.

”Tim, could you please do me a favor?” Richard knew that Zhang Zian did not want to continue talking about this, so it diverted the topic.

”Go ahead, as long as I can help,” said Tim.

Richard went along with Zhang Zian to the dog market, so it knew what Zhang Zian wanted to ask about. ”I would like you to help me find information about Ashera cats. I heard that they are sold exclusively by a pet company in the U.S., correct?”

”Ashera?” Tim said over the phone. ”Just wait.”