After Turning Into a Kitten, the Top Star Uses Catnip Every Night to Bathe

Mu Yin is a top-tier celebrity in the entertainment industry, recognized as a super beauty and a Golden Cat Award-winning actress. Her life changes abruptly when she wakes up transformed into a dirty white kitten on the street. Disoriented and unable to understand her new feline body, she is immediately bullied by a local black cat. Despite her glamorous human past, she now faces the harsh realities of being a stray, struggling with hunger, heat, and a lack of survival skills. Her color perception is dulled, and she feels a profound sense of despair, contrasting her previous status as a global luxury brand ambassador with her current grimy and powerless existence.

Recalling Yu Wei, a philanthropist and actor known for his kindness toward animals, Mu Yin decides to seek refuge at his cat cafe. She had previously sent him stray cats and believed he would help her. However, upon arriving, she finds the cafe temporarily closed. Yu Wei emerges, cold and detached, ignoring her attempts to charm him. He physically rebuffs her affectionate gestures, kicking her lightly before carrying her inside by the scruff of her neck. Inside, the other cats mock her plain appearance, further damaging Mu Yin's pride. Despite Yu Wei's apparent disgust, he keeps her, placing her in the care of his employee, Sha Miao, who bathes and examines the kitten.

A significant turning point occurs when Mu Yin discovers she can project her thoughts directly into Yu Wei's mind. Initially, she believes her internal monologues are silent, but Yu Wei reacts to her thoughts, revealing that he can hear them. This ability creates a complex dynamic between them. Yu Wei, who has a history of humans transforming into cats and betraying his secrets, becomes suspicious of Mu Yin's true identity. He suspects she might be connected to his idol, Mu Yin, and fears she could damage his reputation if she turns back into a human. Consequently, he monitors her closely, trying to uncover who she really is while maintaining his aloof exterior.

During her time at the cafe, Mu Yin causes chaos by accidentally triggering an emergency alarm while trying to use a computer to check on her public image. The incident draws police attention, forcing Yu Wei to rush back to the cafe. He discovers her browsing history related to the celebrity Mu Yin, deepening his suspicion. Meanwhile, the real Mu Yin is facing a media crisis. Her agency releases a statement claiming she is ill, but netizens accuse her of arrogance and throwing her weight around. Her agent, Sister Yao, struggles to manage the fallout, preparing for an apology press conference.

After a few days, Mu Yin suddenly transforms back into her human form inside Yu Wei's bedroom. Realizing the urgency, she rushes to the press conference to clear her name. She arrives just in time, delivering a composed apology and explaining her absence was due to health reasons. The public sentiment shifts in her favor upon seeing her. After the conference, she encounters Yu Wei, who is waiting outside. Their interaction is tense; Mu Yin is cold and distant, while Yu Wei appears shy and affectionate, calling her "Sister." This contrast confuses Mu Yin, as the Yu Wei she knew as a cat was hostile, but the human Yu Wei is charming.

The story then transitions to a variety show, "Finding Beauty in Intangible Cultural Heritage," where both Mu Yin and Yu Wei are participants. The show involves live streams and cultural activities in a rural setting. Mu Yin maintains her "ice beauty" persona publicly but is internally chatty and humorous. Yu Wei, aware of her secret, tries to get close to her, causing jealousy and suspicion from other cast members, particularly Xia Han, a former colleague of Mu Yin who has transferred to Yu Wei's agency. The narrative explores the developing relationship between Mu Yin and Yu Wei, as he navigates his feelings while hiding his ability to understand cats, and Mu Yin deals with the aftermath of her transformation and the scrutiny of her career.

As the variety show progresses, Mu Yin and Yu Wei are assigned neighboring houses, allowing Yu Wei to continue his close proximity to her. He engages in acts of kindness, such as swapping houses with another cast member to be closer to Mu Yin and bringing her breakfast. These actions are observed by the public and other cast members, fueling rumors and speculation about their relationship. Mu Yin remains guarded, unsure of Yu Wei's true intentions and whether he knows her secret. The story sets the stage for further romantic and comedic developments as they navigate their dual identities and the public eye.