In the cold winter, a stray cat began a barter relationship with a family, exchanging foam boards for food. Every day, the cat would bring pieces of protective foam to the household in return for meals. Despite the owner's invitations to come inside, the cat always politely declined. This continued until one day when the cat finally stepped through the door, motivated by its desire to find a safe home for its kittens.
A woman from Northeast China discovered this extraordinary exchange when one day, a stray cat brought foam boards to thank her for providing clean water the previous day. This marked the beginning of a remarkable journey where the cat would regularly travel from afar to trade foam for food and fresh water. Although the woman would open her doors and windows for the cat, it never entered but interacted with her through the window.
One night, the woman noticed on her surveillance camera that the cat had brought several items and left them at her doorstep, possibly indicating it wanted to come inside. Sure enough, just days later, the cat brought her a foam box. Following their usual routine, she opened the door, and this time, the cat entered her home.
Shortly after taking in the cat, she realized it was pregnant. Eventually, kittens were born, and in a heartwarming gesture, the mother cat even brought one of its kittens to her, asking for help in caring for them. Through this barter system, the stray cat secured not only a home for itself but also for its children—a truly beautiful ending for both mother and kittens.