Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 127 Instructor

Picking up a corpse?

Lin Ge stared at Nie Guoqiang in astonishment.

Is it too late to find someone to help with this now?

How long does it take a man driven by animalistic urges to deal with a woman who is completely unable to resist—ten minutes or twenty minutes?

By the time the police arrive, he'll probably already be dressed and have already fled.
Lin Ge thought to himself, but he also knew that since the person was missing, he couldn't just ignore it, and he had to search for him.

Even if such an incident does occur, it is necessary to collect evidence promptly, identify the suspect, and ensure that he receives the punishment he deserves.

Thinking about it, Lin Ge didn't refuse Nie Guoqiang, but instead got into the car with the cripple.

The driver was a policeman named Zheng Mingxing, who had recently returned from studying at the provincial Party School. He was parachuted into the Zhanghe Police Station at the beginning of last year and currently holds the position of instructor, specifically responsible for the station's internal political and propaganda work.

Because the office was very busy during this period, and Nie Guoqiang was obviously unable to drive, he volunteered to be Nie Guoqiang's driver.

"Hey, our cat star is finally back! Ready to get back to work?"

Upon seeing Lingo, he greeted him with a smile.

However, his words, though seemingly gentle, were actually quite harsh and made Lin Ge very unhappy.

So Lin Ge ignored the guy, crawled into the back seat next to Nie Guoqiang, and lazily lay down to look at the window glass, watching the sky that was stained by the glass.

Zheng Mingxing then turned his attention to Nie Guoqiang, "Old Nie, this cat needs more education! The institute needs a sharp sword that can be drawn at any time, not a capricious pet that we have to watch our step. To put it bluntly, the cat's allowance is almost the same as yours and mine, isn't it?"

Nie Guoqiang retorted with a smile, "But Mimi doesn't get a salary, and she's already a hero police cat who's earned a second-class merit. Instructor Zheng, Mimi has already made many contributions to the police station! There are so many police officers at the station, there's no need to put all the blame on one cat. If something isn't done well, or a case isn't solved, that's our responsibility as police officers! And Mimi, she just needs to step in at the most crucial moment!"

"For example, the Long Xiaojun case, and the Zhao Liang shooting case?"

Zheng Mingxing asked a question in return, then shook his head with a smile and said, "That's not wrong! Haha... A sharp sword should be sheathed, and a trump card should be played last. With this cat around, our institute has indeed done a lot of things more practically. I apologize for what I said earlier."

"It's nothing. You're just concerned about the police station's official duties. Everyone's goal is the same: for the station and for the people in the Zhanghe area."

Nie Guoqiang responded politely.

Zheng Mingxing pointed at Nie Guoqiang with his finger, ignoring his words.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, but then seemed to run out of things to say, and the atmosphere in the car became somewhat dull.

Lin Ge lay in the back, secretly opening one eye to examine the back of Zheng Mingxing's head. He wondered to himself what the guy meant by those words.

Perhaps you feel he went too far in something? Or maybe he treats the police station like his own home and doesn't follow police rules? Is that why you're specifically here to criticize him?
Isn't it?

To be fair, Lin Ge himself knew that, as a police officer, he was indeed quite willful and excessive.

Everyone in the office spoiled him, and they always thought of him when there were good things to do. Even when he went out for days on end, no one criticized or urged him to stop. Reflecting on this, he realized that sometimes he really didn't do a good enough job.

When did police dogs have the right to refuse commands?
Lin Ge has it!

When did police dogs become allowed to roam freely within police stations?
Lin Ge is perfect!
When will police dogs be allowed to refuse training and obey all sorts of rules, such as not attacking vital organs and not making unnecessary moves?
Lin Ge ignored it!

When will the police be able to give a hard time to the head and deputy head of a police station, or even lay a hand on them anytime, anywhere?
Ringo did it!
Gee...

Thinking about it this way, Lin Ge really did realize that he had indeed done a lot of amazing things!

If he were in any other capacity or in any other place, he would have been killed eight times over for doing this! It's only because everyone at the Zhanghe Police Station spoils him and indulges him that he's allowed himself to become so willful that he can't even see his own limitations.

"So... I guess I really did go a bit too far!"

Lin Ge, resting his head on one paw, muttered to himself, staring at the ground in reflection: "But... should I change? Become more obedient? And then diligently follow orders, working from nine to five, or simply being busy all day? It seems..."

"I can't do it!"

Lin Ge lazily rolled over, looking annoyed at the back of his chair, deciding to simply stop thinking about these troubling matters.

Where Lin Ge couldn't see, Nie Guoqiang and Zheng Mingxing exchanged a glance. Zheng Mingxing raised an eyebrow, a satisfied look on his face.

Nie Guoqiang shook his head helplessly, indicating that things would not develop as simply as Zheng Mingxing thought.

Seeing that the cat seemed to have listened, the two stopped talking. They both understood the principle that haste makes waste, and knew that making the cat more useful and enabling it to do more for the police station couldn't be easily changed with just a few words.

And... isn't this already pretty good?
The two looked at each other and smiled.

"Sniff sniff..."

Lin Ge twitched his nose and suddenly smelled a faint cat scent in the car.

This car is one that Zheng Mingxing often uses, and the smell doesn't belong to Lin Ge. So where did this cat come from? Does Zheng Mingxing own it? This stubborn guy, as rigid as a steel plate, owns a cat?
Lin Ge was somewhat curious, but didn't think about it too deeply.

As Zheng Mingxing turned on the siren, the police car had already reached its destination.

This is a bar called Lounge&Bar, and from the decorations at the entrance to the lighting inside, it all uses that hazy blue tone. It immediately gives people a dreamy feeling, allowing them to get into the mood more quickly.

A policeman was already waiting at the bar entrance. Lin Ge didn't remember the man's name, but he seemed to know Zheng Mingxing quite well.

He first bowed to Zheng Mingxing before bowing to Nie Guoqiang and saying, "Chief, the incident happened right here. According to the surveillance footage retrieved from the bar, the woman was drinking alone at the bar from 9 PM until 3 AM when the bar closed. She came out alone after hearing the closing bell and did not have any contact or communication with anyone during that time. Then, according to the surveillance footage outside the bar, the woman sat on the bench opposite until 6:15 AM when she was forcibly taken away by a man."

"You drank in a bar for six hours, then sat outside for three hours?"

Nie Guoqiang frowned. "Does nobody know her identity, or why she's drinking alone at a bar? If she's a regular at this bar, she must have been here more than once, right?"

Zheng Mingxing added, "When she's in a bad mood, only a slightly familiar environment can give her the sense of security she needs. She can't possibly stay in a completely unfamiliar environment until the bar closes. And according to you, she can understand the closing bell. So, in conclusion, you really have no recollection of this woman? Let me remind you now, lying is perjury, which is illegal and carries legal consequences!"

The young man who appeared to be the bar manager and another employee exchanged a glance and nodded helplessly.

"Her name is Chu Siqi. She has indeed come here a few times and even left a bottle of foreign liquor here."

Faced with Nie Guoqiang's aggressive gaze, the person in charge could only honestly confess, "But we really don't know anything about this matter. Officer, you saw it on the surveillance footage; she sat in the corner of the bar the whole time and didn't interact with anyone. Also... I was the one who called the police! When I was reviewing the surveillance footage, I noticed something amiss and, with a responsible attitude, proactively called the police for Chu Siqi. To be honest, shouldn't such behavior be commended?"

"You did a good job of calling the police. Also, don't you have her contact information?"

Nie Guoqiang still had a stern face.

"It's turned off."

The person in charge smiled bitterly.

"Go to the telecommunications company and investigate to see exactly when the phone is turned off."

Nie Guoqiang gave an order to the policeman behind him, then looked down at Lin Ge, who was looking around, and said, "Mimi, let's go into the private room first and see if we can find any clues. She's been there for a full six hours, she's bound to find something."

Lingo nodded. Six hours of contact was enough for him to find the scent that belonged only to that woman among the various alcohols and pungent smells.

If that doesn't work, you can try the bench outside.

Unfortunately, things didn't go smoothly. Around 6:30, a cleaning truck drove by and thoroughly washed the benches with a high-pressure water gun. Under such circumstances, it wasn't easy to pinpoint someone's scent on the benches.

After all... Ringo lacked a point of reference.

At this point, even finding something the woman had used would make things much simpler.

"Would a wine glass be acceptable?"

Zheng Mingxing tentatively offered a suggestion.

Nie Guoqiang shook his head and said softly, "Even the strongest smell won't be much left after being washed away by alcohol. Besides... there's also the masking effect of lipstick and cosmetic scents, so the accuracy isn't high enough. It's fine for DNA testing, but it's very difficult to find people by their scent."

"Who said that?"

Lin Ge raised his head and looked at Nie Guoqiang with disdain.

(End of this chapter)