Also Known As: 聘猫记 聘貓記 Pin Mao Ji Hiring A Cat
The story revolves around the "Cat Hire House" in the city of Lin'an during the Southern Song Dynasty. The proprietress, Zhang Qiao Er, learned some cat-training techniques from the artisans when she was young. Whenever families in the city needed a cat servant, they would hire a cat from her shop.
Unexpectedly, a major case in the city implicates Zhang Qiao Er, and then she meets Ma Qing Shan, an honest junior constable of Lin'an Prefecture. As the case unfolds, Zhang Qiao Er's other identity gradually emerges. It turns out she is the notorious "Cat Burglar" known among the common folk, and she has been the target of Ma Qing Shan's pursuit all along.
Between their game of cat and mouse, affection blossoms, and eventually, they work together to expose the mastermind behind the scenes, safeguarding the city of Lin'an.
Episodes: 24
Duration: 10 min.
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Ratings: 6.8
Genre: Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Web Series
Director: Cai Guo Li [曹国莉]
Country: Chinese
Status: Completed
Release: 2024
