Given how notoriously difficult it is to breed leopards in captivity, it would be a monumental achievement if Big Flower could successfully give birth to her cubs.
While everyone else was ecstatic, Yang Qi remained relatively calm.
Back at the enclosure, Yang Qi shared the good news with the waiting Big Flower.
"Your cubs are all doing great. They're very healthy."
Big Flower's pupils visibly brightened, and a low, contented purr rumbled in her throat.
'Thank you, Two-legged Beast.'
"You're welcome."
Yang Qi smiled.
He soothed her with a few more words, then turned and left the enclosure, heading to the cafeteria for lunch.
...
As expected, the news that the leopard, Big Flower, was pregnant with septuplets spread like wildfire throughout the Zoo.
Murmurs of surprise, excitement, and disbelief could be heard everywhere.
Soon, the news traveled beyond the Zoo's walls, reaching other zoos.
