The Secret History of Lop-Eared Cats

Zhang Zian was surprised and flattered by Old Time Tea’s solemnity. He had no idea what Old Time Tea was going to ask of him. Was it something to do with science?

He laughed, "Grandpa Tea, no need to be so polite. Just ask me anything, and I’ll see if I know the answers."

Old Time Tea pondered and said, "From what you said, I gathered that Scottish fold cats originated in foreign countries, then were introduced into China, right?"

Zhang Zian nodded. "Yeah, it is said that this kind of cat was accidentally cultivated by breeders from a small European country."

"Do you know in what month and what year exactly?" asked Old Time Tea.

"Well..." Zhang Zian was not a cat history expert. He picked up his phone to do a quick web search before replying, "In 1961, more than half a century ago."

"That is not right." Old Time Tea shook its head in doubt, "I clearly saw a lop-eared cat before that time..."