After a Hardcore Cat Lover Meets a Siberian Tiger

Xiao Yu is a wealthy Omega with a rare gland defect that causes his pheromones to overflow uncontrollably, creating a sweet orange scent that repels cats and irritates other Alphas. Despite his privileged background, he lacks business acumen and runs a cat café filled with stray animals at a significant financial loss. His romantic life is equally troubled; after being publicly humiliated by a crush in his youth, he has become cynical about love, though he still harbors a fondness for handsome, muscular Alphas. His daily life is a mix of feigned arrogance and genuine loneliness, as he struggles to find acceptance in a society where his condition is viewed with suspicion.

The story shifts when Alexei Leon, a world-renowned Russian boxing champion and high-level Alpha, mysteriously transforms into a small orange cat during a vacation in Beijing City. Confused and vulnerable, Leon encounters Xiao Yu in a dark alley. Instead of being repelled by the Omega's scent, Leon is inexplicably drawn to him. Xiao Yu, mistaking the fierce boxer for a stray cat, takes him in, naming him Aurun Zhi. The two form an immediate, albeit unconventional, bond. Xiao Yu finds comfort in the cat's presence, while Leon discovers that Xiao Yu's pheromones act as a soothing antidote to his own anxiety and physical pain, allowing him to maintain his sanity in feline form.

As Leon adapts to his new life as a house cat, he witnesses Xiao Yu's vulnerabilities firsthand. He sees the Omega's kindness toward his employees, his generosity despite his own financial struggles, and his deep-seated insecurity. Leon, a man of discipline and strength, becomes fiercely protective of Xiao Yu. He intervenes when Xiao Yu is harassed by aggressive Alphas, using his hidden combat skills to defend his owner. This dynamic creates a complex power imbalance, as Leon possesses the physical strength to dominate but chooses to serve, driven by a growing sense of possession and care.

The central conflict arises from Leon's dual identity. He must hide his true self while figuring out the cause of his transformation. Meanwhile, Xiao Yu faces pressure from his family to find a suitable Alpha partner to stabilize his pheromone levels. Blind dates and social obligations threaten to separate them, forcing Leon to navigate human interactions while remaining disguised as a pet. The tension escalates when Xiao Yu discovers a hickey on his neck, mistakenly believing he was assaulted, only for Leon to reveal he left it as a territorial mark, confusing and embarrassing the Omega.

Key turning points include Leon saving Xiao Yu from a predatory Alpha at a nightclub, solidifying his role as a guardian. He also begins to manage Xiao Yu's business affairs subtly, improving the café's profitability through strategic decisions that Xiao Yu attributes to luck. Their relationship deepens as Leon learns to appreciate Xiao Yu's genuine nature, moving past his initial disdain for Omegas. The narrative explores themes of identity, trust, and the blurring lines between human and animal companionship.

The story direction points toward an eventual revelation of Leon's true identity. As Xiao Yu becomes increasingly dependent on Aurun Zhi, both emotionally and physically, the possibility of a romantic relationship between the Omega and the Alpha begins to emerge, despite the current feline barrier. Leon's internal struggle between his pride as a champion and his growing affection for the delicate Omega drives the emotional core of the narrative. The resolution likely involves Leon regaining his human form and confronting the feelings he has developed, while Xiao Yu must decide if he can accept a partner who has been both his protector and his pet.