Chapter 1 Me? Fat Orange?

The phone vibrated and buzzed wildly on the table. The three words "Dog" flashed ominously on the screen.

"Hello?"

"Fuck you, ancestor! You finally answered!" Zhou Yang's signature loud voice was heard on the other end of the line, with KTV music wailing in the background. "Happy birthday, great writer Lin! You're 25! How are you feeling? Is your backside itching? Are you ready to grow little wings?"

Lin Muci rubbed his temples and held the phone a little further away: "Can you be quieter... What wings?"

"It's an urban legend, buddy!" Zhou Yang's voice was filled with a teasing smile. "After being single for twenty-five years, a miracle is bound to happen on your birthday! Either money will fall from the sky, or you'll take off from the spot. Go to the balcony now and see if there's an angel sister waiting to send you a bang!"

The night outside was getting darker, and the halo of the city dyed the sky a vague warm color.

Lin Muci's gaze drifted uncontrollably to the balcony next door and landed on the familiar floor-to-ceiling window.

Dark.

He hasn't come back yet...

"Okay, okay, I won't joke with you anymore."

Zhou Yang's tone suddenly became serious for a moment.

"Honestly, Lao Lin, if you keep being such a coward, you'll be single for 35, not 25. You mentioned before that handsome Chinese medicine doctor next door, his name is... Gu Chaoyu, right? When are you going to get him? He's handsome, has a good life... Oh no, he's handsome, has a lot of money, and a good figure. If you don't make a move now, he'll be snatched away by some other temptress out there!"

Lin Muci's heart sank, and a few blushes appeared on his delicate and fair face. "What nonsense... I don't know him well."

"Bullshit! If you don't know someone well, can you just stare at their balcony every day? Okay, okay, I won't talk to you anymore, I'm being called here. Anyway, happy birthday, have a candlelight dinner by yourself tonight, and then make a wish. The wish is-"

“Beep…beep…beep…”

Lin Muci hung up the phone quickly. If he continued talking, the shameful thoughts in his heart would be completely revealed and exposed to the air.

There was only a dim floor lamp on in the living room, and the light gently surrounded the exquisite birthday cake on the coffee table.

The flame danced on the solitary candle, reflecting his somewhat lonely face.

She has been single for twenty-five years.

It would be a lie to say I'm not disappointed.

Especially after a man named Gu Chaoyu started living next door last year.

Just then, there was a familiar sound of a car engine shutting down from downstairs.

Lin Muci immediately rushed to the balcony and carefully stuck his head out to look down.

A tall and slender figure got out of the car.

The man was wearing a well-tailored suit, and the light outlined his superior shoulders and well-defined profile.

It’s Gu Chaoyu!

He just stood there quietly, creating a captivating scenery in himself.

Lin Muci felt his cheeks getting a little hot.

He watched Gu Chaoyu walk into the apartment building and his figure disappeared from his sight, then he reluctantly withdrew his gaze.

Returning to the cake, Lin Muci clasped his hands together and closed his eyes.

"I hope to be closer to Gu Chaoyu, even if it's just to talk a few more words."

After making a wish, he puffed out his cheeks and blew out the candle in one breath.

Green smoke rises.

Immediately afterwards, a strong feeling of dizziness suddenly hit Lin Muci, his eyes went dark, and he completely lost consciousness.

…

When he regained consciousness, Lin Muci found himself lying in a "big" position on the wooden floor.

He tried to open his eyes drowsily, but his vision was blurry.

etc.

Is this angle too low?

He could clearly see every tiny speck of dust on the floor and the hair tangled on the leg of the sofa not far away.

The whole world became extremely huge.

His bed, his desk, and his wardrobe all became towering behemoths.

An unprecedented feeling of fear came over me.

He tried to stand up, but found that his hands and feet were out of control.

He lowered his head.

What caught my eye was a pair of furry, orange cat paws with pink pads.

!!!

Lin Muci's mind buzzed and went blank.

He turned his neck stiffly, and his eyes slowly moved upwards to the sofa next to him.

On the sofa, the gray T-shirt and shorts he was wearing today were scattered around.

So, now this fat, furry thing lying on the floor... is him?!

He turned into a cat?! Isn't this a plot that only exists in novels I write?

“Meow—!”

A shrill and unfamiliar cat cry rushed out of his throat.

At this moment, a familiar cell phone ringtone rang.

"I hope you are loved by this world, I hope you~~"

The cell phone was on the coffee table, the screen was on, and the three words "Dr. Gu" were displayed on the green bubble voice call.

It’s Gu Chaoyu!

Lin Muci panicked instantly.

He wanted to answer the phone, but he was just a cat now!

He jumped onto the coffee table in an awkward posture, stretched out his two paws, and swiped left and right on the phone screen.

"Meow! Meow!"

Pick it up! Pick it up quickly!

The phone was spinning on the table under his paw, and the screen lit up and went out again and again.

He was so anxious that he was spinning around in circles, making a whimpering sound in his throat.

Why at this time?

What would Gu Chaoyu think? Did he think he deliberately didn't answer the phone?

What should I do? Turn around, you stupid brain!

Yes, I want to change back!

Must change back!

He screamed wildly in his heart, imagining his arms and legs growing longer, his hair falling off, and his human body appearing again.

My whole brain was occupied by this strong thought.

"Bang!"

A very light muffled sound.

It was as if some invisible shackles were broken.

Lin Muci felt his body being pulled and stretched by a force.

The furry touch quickly faded away, and smooth human skin appeared before his eyes.

The field of vision was elevated and the world returned to its normal size.

He's back!

Lin Muci looked down at his hands, then touched his face. The touch of human skin was so real that it made him want to cry.

But... she was naked, not wearing anything.

A feeling of exhaustion came over him, his legs went limp, and he collapsed onto the floor, gasping for breath.

But I was extremely excited.

This is not a curse.

This is an urban legend come true.

He actually gained super powers.

An ability to turn into a fat orange at any time.

After a short rest, Lin Muci recovered from his exhaustion.

He replied to Gu Chaoyu, "Doctor Gu, is there anything wrong? I just fell asleep and didn't hear your call." Then he stood up with the help of the sofa.

Go to the full-length mirror.

Looking at the pale self in the mirror, a bold idea came to my mind.

He concentrated again.

Imagine the fluffy orange fur, the soft paws, and the big furry tail.

"Bang."

It's another wonderful feeling.

He became smaller again, his body wrapped in warm fur.

Success!

He tried to transform back into human form.

"Bang."

He stood there naked again, but this time he felt even more exhausted.

After going back and forth several times, Lin Muci basically mastered the trick.

As long as you concentrate your mind, you can freely switch between the forms of human and cat, but each switch will consume a lot of energy.

He slumped on the sofa, but his mind was very active.

He didn’t dare to approach Gu Chaoyu before.

Every time I met Gu Chaoyu in the corridor, I would be so nervous that my palms would sweat, and I would stutter when I even said "hello". This green bubble was added when I went to Gu Chaoyu's clinic for a checkup.

But……

What about a cat?

What about a stray kitten that looks homeless and pitiful?

Who can resist a fat orange who is actively trying to scam people?

Especially someone as gentle as Gu Chaoyu.

Lin Muci's heart began to pound wildly.

This is a godsend!

A plan to approach Gu Chaoyu openly and honestly quickly took shape in his mind.

He wants to be the cutest "scheming" fat orange boy.

He wanted to appear in front of Gu Chaoyu in the most perfect posture.

Plan approved!

Lin Muci took a deep breath and concentrated again.

This time, he not only imagined what Fat Orange looked like, but also added various "beauty filters" to his own Fat Orange form in his mind.

The fur should be as bright as the sun, the belly should be soft, the face should be round, and the voice should be sweet and sticky.

"Bang!"

A brand new fat orange cat appeared on the sofa.

He wagged his tail proudly and walked towards the door with an elegant yet clumsy cat step.

He was going downstairs to create a perfect "chance encounter".

Just as he reached the door.

A steady and powerful sound of footsteps came from outside the corridor.

Da, da, da~

The sound came from far away and stopped right at the door of his house.

Lin Xiao Miao's fur all stood up. (Hello handsome men and beautiful women, from now on, Lin Mu Ci's fat orange form will be called Lin Xiao Miao)

The sound of footsteps...

It’s Gu Chaoyu!

Why is he at my door? What does he want?