The main character, the narrator, is central to the story. He is the one whose actions and inner thoughts are explored throughout the novel. His relationship with the cats, especially how it deteriorates, is what drives the plot. The cats, though they don't have voices in the traditional sense, are characters in their own right as they are the objects of the narrator's actions and the sources of his psychological turmoil.
The main character is the unnamed narrator. He is a complex figure who goes through a transformation from a normal person, perhaps, to someone consumed by madness.
The two black cats are also very important characters in the 'the black cat novel'. The first cat was initially loved by the narrator but then became the target of his cruelty. The second cat, with the strange mark on its chest, seems to be a sort of omen or a manifestation of the narrator's guilt and fear.
Chapter 642, "Congratulations to Qi Tianyu, Points Increased by 10!", is the clearest early answer because it turns All's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from We'll be the first to catch the plane, then we head straight to party!
Chapter 743, "They Have Already Been Released", is the clearest early answer because it turns Flash Change's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Too many people caused a commotion at Fang Family's place tonight,....
Chapter 815, "You've eaten through all the savings!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Cheng's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Jiang Zhao Yuan was quite surprised, "Right, absolutely right, haha,...
If you want the clearest chapter reference, go to Chapter 11. Early on, After a meeting, Shang Shaojing pinched the bridge of his nose, tired, and...; later, the chapter leans on How is it going with the Jiang Family?" The assistant looked troubled and....
Chapter 576, "The Electronic Pickles are Gone!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Team's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Tonight, Team Q exceptionally didn't cook.
Chapter 713, "Uncle Will Owe You for Life", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lili's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Jiang Li raised her head and was startled by Zhao Lang's smiling eyes.
Chapter 476, "Make a feint to the east but attack in the west, take something out of a bag effortlessly", is the clearest early answer because Jiang Yan gets a payoff that changes the stakes.
Chapter 613, "When a Whale Falls, All Life Thrives", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shaobai's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Hearing He Wen's words, Shen Lan was so excited she nearly sprayed...
Chapter 439, "Never Question Sister Li", is the clearest early answer because it turns Sister Li's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with There was no helping it, she brought the man here, so even if he was...
Chapter 905, "I Plan to Quit the Circle", is the clearest early answer because it turns Is's situation into a concrete plot event.