After Turning into a Cat, I Climbed My Rival’s Cat Tree 11

Chapter 11

Wei Yuan had been diligently doing its rehabilitation exercises with Lu Dingyun. As long as it didn’t run or jump vigorously, its movements were no longer restricted.

The only thing hindering its activity was the cone of shame around its neck.

Wei Yuan wasn’t an ordinary kitten and had no desire to lick its wounds, but Lu Dingyun didn’t know that.

So, whenever he was resting or reading the script, he would put the cone on the kitten, preventing it from licking its wounds and hindering their healing.

Wei Yuan hated the cone. It was uncomfortable and embarrassing.

Fortunately, it had discovered that as long as it stayed within Lu Dingyun’s sight, he wouldn’t put the cone on.

Therefore, except when Lu Dingyun was sleeping or using the bathroom, Wei Yuan would stick to him like glue, acting cute and clingy.

Movie Emperor Lu was highly receptive to this, and the first thing he did after picking up his phone or tablet was to take pictures of the kitten.

Thus, within a few days, everyone knew the movie emperor was a cat slave.

Wei Yuan was the one who experienced this the most.

It hadn’t expected that in just a few days, it would go from being wary of the movie emperor to confidently exposing its belly to him.

Of course, it wouldn’t normally let Lu Dingyun see its belly.

But now, with the stitches about to be removed, it was a special occasion.

The procedure was simple, so Lu Dingyun only applied a small amount of antiseptic with a mild anesthetic to the kitten’s wounds, ensuring it wouldn’t hurt.

He put on his mask and gloves, looking very professional.

He picked up the small surgical scissors and looked down at the kitten.

The kitten was exceptionally well-behaved, the most well-behaved animal he had ever seen, never making a fuss, always calm and relaxed.

It was the same now.

The kitten lay obediently on the operating table, its limbs spread out, exposing its soft belly, a posture of complete trust.

Lu Dingyun’s heart softened, his affection growing.

The kitten didn’t know what he was about to do, but it remained still, its round eyes gazing at him with curiosity and innocence.

How much it trusted him!

Lu Dingyun closed his eyes and took a deep breath, resisting the urge to rub the kitten’s belly.

Some of the fur on the kitten’s chest and belly had been shaved, but it was growing back now, the soft white fluff looking incredibly touchable. It would be even better once it grew a little longer.

Soon, very soon, he would be able to rub the kitten’s soft belly.

The thought made Lu Dingyun happy.

Wei Yuan looked at Lu Dingyun, puzzled.

What was he doing?

Closing his eyes, taking deep breaths, so many unnecessary actions.

He had been so efficient during the surgery, why was he nervous about removing a few stitches?

“Meow~” it urged.

It had been meowing at Lu Dingyun frequently these past few days and was now immune to its own voice, no longer feeling embarrassed.

Lu Dingyun met the kitten’s gaze. “Good baby, we’re about to start.”

Even through the mask, Wei Yuan could see him smiling.

It didn’t understand what he was smiling about.

The kitten paused, then meowed softly in response.

The stitch removal was indeed quick and painless.

Wei Yuan barely felt a thing.

Afterwards, Lu Dingyun took new X-rays of its hind leg and chest.

He carried the kitten to the study, holding the freshly developed X-rays.

As soon as he sat down, the kitten leaped onto the desk, using his arm as a springboard.

The kitten’s agility made Lu Dingyun chuckle as he picked up the X-rays.

The fractured leg had healed perfectly, looking healthy, with no trace of the injury.

The internal bleeding had also completely resolved. So now, aside from being slightly bald, the kitten was no different from a healthy one.

It was truly remarkable and almost unbelievable that Wei Yuan, after such severe injuries, could recover so quickly, without any lingering signs of trauma.

Lu Dingyun marveled at this, but he had no desire to study the kitten’s unique physique.

He was a veterinarian who healed, not a researcher.

After confirming the kitten’s full recovery, he put down the X-rays and looked up at it.

The kitten was sitting on the desk, paws tucked beneath it, craning its neck to look at the X-rays.

“Do you understand those?” Lu Dingyun asked, amused.

Wei Yuan replied matter-of-factly: “Meow.”

Of course not.

It glanced at its rival, thinking, since you know I don’t understand, why not explain it to me?

As if reading its mind, Lu Dingyun began to explain.

The more Wei Yuan listened, the brighter its eyes became.

It untucked its paws and unconsciously stood up.

So, it was a completely healthy kitten now?!

A week ago, it had thought it was dying, and today it was fully recovered?

It felt a little absurd, but then again, maybe kittens healed faster. When it was human, it had taken half a month to fully recover from a scraped thigh from a wire stunt.

Thinking of this, being a kitten didn’t seem so bad.

Feeling its healthy body, Wei Yuan couldn’t contain its excitement.

Its fluffy tail stood up straight, and its star-like eyes shone brighter than usual.

Lu Dingyun had already noticed that his kitten seemed to understand some human language. He had watched some cat videos online and found that other cats also often understood their owners.

So, it wasn’t surprising that his Xiao Yuan could understand him.

Seeing the kitten so happy, he smiled, unable to resist reaching out and petting it from head to tail.

Wei Yuan closed its eyes in contentment.

It was in such a good mood that looking at the gentle-faced movie emperor, it felt a surge of affection.

It decided to make Lu Dingyun happy too.

After all, it owed him its life. It wasn’t an ungrateful kitten.

So, as Lu Dingyun was about to pet it again, the kitten suddenly jumped at him.

He quickly reached out, catching it securely in his arms.

Wei Yuan nestled comfortably against him, nuzzling its head against the movie emperor’s chest, its ear accidentally brushing against his Adam’s apple.

Lu Dingyun’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and he bent down to kiss the kitten’s head.

The kitten jumping into his arms like this was a dream come true!

Wei Yuan glanced at Lu Dingyun, then quickly looked away.

It wasn’t that it wanted to be held by its rival.

Just look at Lu Dingyun’s smitten expression. This was clearly a reward for him.

Both man and cat were in high spirits. Lu Dingyun suggested a celebration, and Wei Yuan raised its paw in agreement.

So, Lu Dingyun began to get ready, dressing to go out.

Wei Yuan, now able to move freely, didn’t follow him, instead exploring its “territory” from a new perspective.

The kitten knew its boundaries, never entering Lu Dingyun’s dressing room or bathroom.

Unless the movie emperor paraded around shirtless, it wouldn’t peek.

But if the movie emperor was willing to show off his physique and even hold the kitten while doing so, Wei Yuan wouldn’t be polite.

Pecs, abs, v-line…

It would be a waste not to look.

And if its paw pads accidentally brushed against his abs, well, that wasn’t the kitten’s fault.

Wei Yuan’s four legs still moved somewhat independently, but miraculously, it didn’t trip.

It explored each room with light steps, jumping on every bed and table.

Soon, the entire apartment was filled with its scent.

Marking territory was also an animal instinct.

But Wei Yuan wasn’t a real cat and couldn’t mark its territory with bodily fluids. Leaving a few stray hairs or its scent was enough.

After a thorough exploration, it returned to the living room.

The spacious living room was no longer what it had been when it first arrived.

The layout had changed drastically.

Except for the giant projection screen still hanging on the wall, everything else had been removed, even the sofa.

Now, most of the floor was covered with a soft carpet.

Pillows and plushies were piled up by the window, and various cat toys were scattered around.

But the most eye-catching feature was the incredibly large cat tree.

It stretched from floor to ceiling, occupying half of the window space, perfect for basking in the sun.

Wei Yuan had long wanted to climb it.

Don’t ask why, it was pure instinct.

It ran to the cat tree and nimbly climbed, exploring every level.

It lay down on every resting spot, finding each one incredibly comfortable.

And there were scratching posts everywhere, perfect for sharpening its claws.

Wei Yuan settled down on a hammock in the middle, swaying gently.

The afternoon sun streamed through the window, and the kitten squinted its eyes, purring contentedly, its tail twitching happily.

It turned over, facing the room, wanting to sunbathe its bottom.

From this height, it had a clear view of the entire living room.

It noticed, somewhat surprised, that apart from two low tables and a beanbag chair, there was nothing in the living room for Lu Dingyun himself.

Even the projector had been playing cartoons for Wei Yuan these past few days.

And besides all this, there was a room filled with cat food, cat litter, and other cat supplies, right next to Lu Dingyun’s bedroom.

Lu Dingyun had personally organized everything.

Clearly, a cat owner who went to such lengths wouldn’t harm a cat.

This was why Wei Yuan had finally let its guard down completely.

Wei Yuan enjoyed the moment, then sighed.

It had become decadent.

It actually found being a cat quite enjoyable, especially with a wealthy and doting owner like Movie Emperor Lu. It was living the dream.

But being a cat wasn’t a long-term solution. It still needed to find a way back to its own body, so its family wouldn’t worry.

And Wei Yuan loved excitement and fun.

It had many friends and, apart from its clean personal life, was a true hedonist.

Being cooped up at home all the time would eventually become unbearable.

As it pondered, sounds came from the hallway.

Wei Yuan looked up.

Movie Emperor Lu entered the living room, fully dressed in a hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants, a baseball cap, and a mask covering most of his face.

His all-black attire suggested a desire for anonymity, but he still exuded an aura of undeniable handsomeness.

And at nearly 1.9 meters tall, Lu Dingyun would definitely stand out in a crowd.

Was it really okay for the movie emperor to go out like this?

Wouldn’t he be recognized?

Wei Yuan swayed leisurely in the hammock, silently judging.

Huh? Wait.

Its eyes suddenly lit up, and it scrambled to its feet, staring intently at the cart Lu Dingyun was pulling behind him.

It looked like a stroller but was actually for cats.

No way, could Lu Dingyun be…

Lu Dingyun’s eyes were hidden by his cap, but Wei Yuan heard his soft chuckle.

Then, his pleasant voice said, “Come on, Xiao Yuan, let’s go to the mall.”