Egg Yolk

Biodata

Background / History

Luo Lianqing bought Egg Yolk because she identified with the cat’s aversion to men approaching her. Before meeting Wen Ce, Egg Yolk would swipe at male visitors, frightening the property management staff 12 19.

Egg Yolk became a constant companion in Luo Lianqing’s otherwise lonely daily life. With few close friends, Luo Lianqing grew accustomed to treating her like a person, including arguing and sulking with her 50.

Appearance

• Fur: Fluffy, soft, and silky to the touch 12.
• Eyes: Large and green 17 46.
• Tail: Big and fluffy; brushes against Wen Ce’s hand while she rests beside his legs 47.
• Profile picture: Egg Yolk is the cat pictured in Luo Lianqing’s social-media avatar 12.

Personality

Egg Yolk is selective about affection. Although normally afraid of men and prone to swiping at them, she approaches Wen Ce voluntarily, circles him, and settles into his lap during his first visit. Luo Lianqing remarks that it is rare for her to like someone so much 12.

She is mischievous and persistent when seeking food or attention. She paws at her cookie box despite being stopped, protests when denied treats, and clings to Wen Ce’s clothes when he tries to put her down 12 49. She also enjoys being petted enough to fall asleep and snore on his lap 19.

Luo Lianqing describes Egg Yolk as a “tsundere” who holds grudges. After being shut inside Wen Ce’s apartment, she turns her back on the returning pair, protests at Luo Lianqing, and then seeks Wen Ce’s attention instead 49.

Relationships

• Luo Lianqing — Owner and longtime companion. Luo Lianqing holds and pets Egg Yolk, bakes treats for her, and talks to her about her feelings for Wen Ce. She also jokingly treats the cat as a rival for his affection 15 28 43 49 50.
• Wen Ce — An unusual exception to Egg Yolk’s distrust of men. He feeds and pets her, welcomes her into his apartment, and buys her a feathered cat teaser. Her willingness to approach him is especially meaningful because animals have generally disliked him since childhood 12 31 46.
• Miaomiao — Familiar with Egg Yolk and affectionately calls for her when visiting Luo Lianqing 32.

Story Role / Major Arcs

The Cookie Mix-Up

• Luo Lianqing offers Wen Ce cookies to ease an awkward online exchange, hoping he will not realize that she baked them for Egg Yolk 11.
• Egg Yolk’s immediate fondness for Wen Ce prompts Luo Lianqing to invite him inside. The cat then nearly exposes the cookies’ intended recipient by repeatedly pawing at the box 12.
• Egg Yolk brings a cookie to Wen Ce and places it beside his hand; he feeds it back to her. His ringing phone startles her into running away 13.
• Wen Ce recognizes the same cookies afterward and stops Zhao Li from eating more, preferring to save them for Egg Yolk 14.
• A video of Egg Yolk eating Luo Lianqing’s homemade cookies confirms his suspicion. Luo Lianqing apologizes and invites him to dinner to make amends 15.

Visits to Wen Ce’s Apartment

• Luo Lianqing brings Egg Yolk when asking to share breakfast with Wen Ce, claiming that the cat misses him. Privately, she asks Egg Yolk to help her find a “brother-in-law” 28.
• Wen Ce’s gift of a cat teaser makes Luo Lianqing jealous, prompting her to ask whether she or Egg Yolk is cuter 31.
• Egg Yolk paws and scratches at Luo Lianqing when she tries to leave without her. After being brought along, she comfortably settles on Wen Ce’s windowsill, leading Luo Lianqing to remark that the cat knows his apartment better than she does 44.
• Wen Ce later keeps Egg Yolk company while Luo Lianqing handles freelance work. He asks the cat whether her “big sister” likes him and feeds her dried fish 46.

The Horror Movie

• Luo Lianqing leaves Egg Yolk inside Wen Ce’s apartment while he repairs her computer. The cat subsequently sulks and refuses to leave his lap, intensifying Luo Lianqing’s playful jealousy 47 49.
• During the horror movie, Egg Yolk appears uncomfortable with the film and its noise. She retreats into the bedroom and pushes the door further shut 50.
• When Luo Lianqing tries to retrieve her, Wen Ce catches Luo Lianqing’s wrist and asks her to stay. With Egg Yolk out of the room, the pair remain alone together, eventually holding hands before Luo Lianqing confesses her feelings 50.