After Turning into a Cat, I Climbed My Rival’s Cat Tree 4

Chapter 4

Movie Emperor Lu’s handsome face was so close that even through the glass, Wei Yuan could clearly see the water droplets about to fall from his hair and a small scar at the end of his right eyebrow.

The scar was about four or five millimeters long, splitting the end of his eyebrow in two.

Lu Dingyun had gotten it while filming an action movie and had needed a few stitches.

The photos of him clutching his bleeding wound, surrounded by people, calmly heading to the hospital, had been chosen by netizens as the “most atmospheric image” of a male celebrity that year, even surpassing Wei Yuan’s “Emperor’s Coronation.”

That had been Wei Yuan’s most domineering role. Although it was a supporting role, it had been perfect for him, especially the coronation scene, which he had thoroughly enjoyed.

In his own words, he had really “hammed it up.”

Yet, his most cherished still had lost to a fan-taken photo of Lu Dingyun, which had frustrated him for quite some time.

However, seeing the video of Lu Dingyun covered in blood, Wei Yuan had felt uneasy, worried that Lu Dingyun might be disfigured.

After all, in Young Master Wei’s eyes, Lu Dingyun was the only one in the entire entertainment industry whose looks could rival his own.

But Wei Yuan hadn’t expected that the scar, far from disfiguring Lu Dingyun, had made his already aloof features even more striking and, dare he say, even more dominant, turning him into the industry’s number one Enigma.

Yes, that “E” in ABO literature, the one who could mark alphas!

Anyway, Lu Dingyun’s face was truly striking, giving off an unapproachable vibe.

But at this moment, the freshly showered Movie Emperor Lu was leaning slightly, gazing at the kitten inside the glass container with gentle, bright eyes.

Where was the usual aloofness?

Wei Yuan had the inappropriate thought that Lu Dingyun would be surprisingly suitable for a gentle, white moonlight type of role.

The thought flitted through his mind, and Wei Yuan blinked involuntarily.

Lu Dingyun, who had been observing the kitten, paused, his eyes softening with a smile. “Baby, you’re awake.”

What else would I be?

Wei Yuan instinctively retorted internally.

Then it glared at Lu Dingyun, opening its small mouth: “Mew~”

Its voice was as delicate as could be, but its internal monologue was quite vulgar.

Damn it!

What baby?!

Who’s your baby?!

How dare you take advantage of this young master?!

Lu Dingyun was oblivious to the kitten’s inner turmoil. Hearing its faint meow, his heart melted.

The kitten was responding to him!

So obedient!

So smart!

He immediately leaned closer, his face almost touching the glass, coaxing, “Yes, yes, good baby, you’re awake. You’ll be bouncing around soon.”

Like all pet lovers, he unconsciously adopted a baby-talking tone when speaking to animals.

Wei Yuan’s internal cursing intensified.

Don’t call me that!

You’re the baby! Your whole family are babies!

Wei Yuan’s inner world was a whirlwind of activity, but its mouth refused to open again.

As if! Those soft “meows” were beneath its dignity.

Lu Dingyun adjusted his robe and pulled over the medical cart, picking up a bottle of eye drops.

The muscles around a kitten’s eyes relaxed after anesthesia, and its eyelids couldn’t fully cover its eyes, requiring eye drops to prevent dryness.

Although the kitten was awake, it hadn’t fully regained its senses and wasn’t blinking frequently.

Therefore, Lu Dingyun needed to apply the drops again.

Wei Yuan saw the glass cover being lifted, and Lu Dingyun’s hand reached in.

Before it could react, a cool sensation touched its eyes, relieving the dryness. It blinked instinctively.

Some eye drops trickled down its fur, matting it together.

Wei Yuan raised its paw to wipe it, but it hadn’t fully recovered yet, so its little paw just twitched weakly.

But the next moment, a soft cotton cloth gently wiped the fur beneath its eyes, removing the dampness.

Wei Yuan instinctively kept its eyes closed, opening them only after the cloth was withdrawn.

It saw Lu Dingyun folding the cloth and placing it on a tray.

The kitten, which had been bristling at the “baby” nickname, was now slightly dazed and subtly uncomfortable.

It seemed to have overreacted a little with its cursing.

Considering Lu Dingyun had performed surgery on it and even wiped its tears, Wei Yuan decided to behave.

It was just a nickname, no big deal.

Anyway, it was just a kitten now. Being called “baby” wasn’t too embarrassing.

“Baby,” the man’s magnetic voice sounded again.

The kitten’s triangular ears twitched involuntarily.

He had to admit, Movie Emperor Lu’s voice was truly…

Wei Yuan instinctively stopped that train of thought, glancing up at Lu Dingyun.

Lu Dingyun had produced an iPad from somewhere, fiddling with it as he spoke, “I’ll find something for you to watch. I’m going to dry my hair and will be right back.”

Wei Yuan’s interest piqued.

It didn’t know what Lu Dingyun was going to show it, but it hoped it was entertainment news.

Although its memory had been fuzzy before, it had been vaguely aware of what was happening in human society.

Now that it fully remembered its life as a human, many things clicked into place.

For example, although it had become a cat, it hadn’t time-traveled, transmigrated into a book, or entered a parallel universe.

It was still in its original world, and less than half a month had passed since its car accident.

Given Wei Yuan’s popularity and news value, the impact of his accident was undoubtedly significant.

Such a hot topic wouldn’t disappear in just half a month.

So, if it could see the entertainment news, it could probably find out what had happened to its human identity, “Wei Yuan.”

Thinking of this, Wei Yuan couldn’t help but feel nervous.

It didn’t know whether “Wei Yuan” was alive or dead, and if alive, whether he was conscious or if his body was now occupied by the cat’s soul.

It had two theories about its transformation.

One was that its original body had died, and its soul had transmigrated into this cat’s body.

The other was that it had swapped bodies with the real kitten.

Neither scenario was good news.

But it still wanted to know the latest developments, the reactions of its family, friends, and fans.

“Okay.” Lu Dingyun placed the iPad face down on top of the incubator.

The kitten, lying on its back, could see the screen through the transparent glass.

Here it comes!

Wei Yuan looked at the screen with anticipation and anxiety.

“Mew?”

What was this?

The kitten tilted its head in confusion.

A familiar, cheerful tune filled the room, and a lion roared on the screen.

A cat, and a mouse.

Wei Yuan: “…”

Whose childhood memories were these?

The kitten’s beautiful eyes were glued to the screen, looking innocent, attentive, and engrossed.

Lu Dingyun smiled slightly. “I knew you’d like it.”

Wei Yuan glanced at him silently.

“Good baby, I’ll be right back.” Movie Emperor Lu turned and left, his motives hidden.

Wei Yuan closed its eyes.

Damn it, why couldn’t it speak human language?!

Why had it become a cat? Even a parrot could talk.

Was this karma for being afraid of cats its whole life?

Wei Yuan felt the anesthesia wearing off completely, the pain intensifying.

The kitten sighed deeply, wallowing in self-pity.

Having been pampered since birth, when had it ever suffered such serious injuries?

Its melancholy was short-lived, its attention captured by the chase on the screen.

A classic was a classic. It was still entertaining even after all these years.

This was the scene Lu Dingyun saw when he returned to the operating room after drying his hair and changing into his pajamas.

The kitten was completely absorbed in the cartoon, its jewel-like eyes following the cat and mouse on the screen. At exciting moments, its little paws twitched, and its tail swished back and forth.

Lu Dingyun felt a pang in his chest.

He clutched his chest, sighing, was this happiness?

He had decided. He was keeping this beautiful little creature.

Wanting a cat wasn’t a whim. He had long dreamed of having a house full of cats, but his work schedule hadn’t allowed it.

But now things were different.

He was planning to reduce his workload and wouldn’t be working as hard as before.

He wanted to dedicate more time to his family and himself, and to this little creature that had come into his life at just the right time.

Engrossed in the cartoon, the tablet was suddenly taken away.

“Mew!” Wei Yuan cried out instinctively.

Its gaze shifted, meeting the culprit who had interrupted its entertainment.

Lu Dingyun chuckled, opened the incubator, and said, “You can watch more later. Let’s take your temperature first.”

The kitten had had a slight fever earlier, and he needed to check if it had subsided.

Wei Yuan lay still.

Its eyes urged him to hurry up.

Since it couldn’t resist, it might as well be a good kitty for now. At least, so far, Lu Dingyun didn’t seem like a cat-abusing pervert.

“Good baby.” Lu Dingyun stroked the kitten’s head soothingly, then pointed the thermometer at its bottom.

As before, even though he knew the kitten couldn’t understand, he explained, “It’s best to take a cat’s temperature rectally. I’ll be gentle, baby, don’t be afraid.”

Wei Yuan had been internally mocking his overuse of “baby” when it heard this.

Instantly, the kitten, which had been lying limp like a dead fish, jolted, its eyes widening.

Its usually unruly tail suddenly became agile, swishing up to cover its private parts.

Wei Yuan glared at the serious-faced Lu Dingyun, a mix of shock and anger in its eyes.

Wait, say that again?!

What are you going to do to the kitten’s butt?!