Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 221 A Meal of Kindness (10,000 words, 3rd update, please vote)

"Fourth brother, turn yourself in!"

Xu Lao Er suddenly spoke up again.

"What? You're planning to betray me if I don't turn myself in?"

Wei Laosi stared disdainfully at Xu Laoer, finally unable to hold back any longer. He sneered, "You think I'm causing you trouble? You surnamed Xu, go ahead and call the police if you dare! We'll die together, you try and see if I'm scared!"

“Even if you killed the boss, I will still consider you a brother. But Wei Laosi, I’m worried that if you don’t turn yourself in soon, it will be too late.”

Xu Lao Er let out a bitter sigh.

He knew very well that things were not the same as they used to be.

The police force today, in terms of methods, manpower, and sense of responsibility, is incomparable to that of the past. How could Wei Laosi and Zhu Laowu, who committed murder, possibly escape the police's inescapable net?
Wei Laosi, who once proclaimed himself a reincarnation of Zhuge Liang, claiming to have everything under control, was utterly helpless when faced with a real problem, even resorting to seeking help from a cook. He acted on impulse and ruthlessness when committing murder, but the consequences...

Look at how frightened he is now! His fear is palpable.

Moreover, Xu Lao Er inexplicably felt a sense of crisis, the source of which was unknown. It seemed that from the moment Wei Lao Si entered the door, an ominous feeling had enveloped him. It was as if an invisible eye was silently watching the two of them from somewhere.

This feeling made him even more hesitant to get involved in Wei Laosi's affairs.

"You're a piece of trash!"

Unlike Xu Lao Er, Wei Lao Si was filled with anxiety and anger. Seeing that Xu Lao Er was unwilling to help, he had no choice and dared not stay any longer. He threw his cigarette on the ground and turned to leave.

When I went out, I saw the cat and the child still standing on the other side of the road, looking this way.

"Humph!"

He groaned, lowered his head, wrapped his clothes tighter, and hurriedly turned and walked onto the main road.

"Mimi?"

Luo Jue looked down at Lin Ge.

Luo Jue witnessed everything, whether it was Lin Ge taking off the collar, Lin Ge secretly eavesdropping on the sounds inside through the wall, or Lin Ge boldly barging in and taking the collar out.

He didn't know what had happened, but he knew Mimi never did anything pointless. And although he hadn't figured out anything about the cook, this man named Wei Laosi still gave Luo Jue a very uneasy feeling.

Based on what I've seen before, this person has likely killed someone!

Therefore, Luo Jue understood why Lin Ge stayed at the shop entrance and was eager to try it himself. He also felt a sense of belonging to the police now, and seeing Wei Laosi lower his head and blend into the crowd, he couldn't help but have an urge to follow him and keep an eye on him.

Lin Ge, however, hesitated.

He overheard everything, including the conversations between Wei Laosi and Chef Xu. Therefore, there is no doubt that Wei Laosi is one of the perpetrators in the second murder and dismemberment case; this is certain.

But...should we inform the Zhuzhou police now and have this guy arrested?
Arresting Wei Laosi was certainly the right thing to do, and there was no need to hesitate; such a person shouldn't go unpunished. However, the fact that this guy had implicated Chef Xu made Lin Ge somewhat reluctant. After all, Chef Xu hadn't looked down on him because he was just a cat, and had even cooked him a delicious meal. So, should he send someone who had treated him so well to prison? Even if he had done bad things in the past, deep down, Lin Ge couldn't be completely impartial.

After thinking it over, Lin Ge decided to give Chef Xu another chance.

Lin Ge made a move. Just when Luo Jue thought it would follow Wei Laosi, Lin Ge once again headed towards Chef Xu's small restaurant.

Inside the restaurant, Chef Xu was cleaning up the half-smoked cigarette and the ash that Wei Laosi had left on the floor. He remained expressionless, and when he saw Lin Ge come in again, he paused for a moment without saying a word, just kept working with his back bent.

Lin Ge remained silent, simply standing at the doorway and watching him quietly.

Luo Jue didn't go inside; she just stayed at the doorway, watching Chef Xu, then turning back to look in the direction Wei Laosi had left. She couldn't help but look down at the cat, then at Wei Laosi, who seemed to have vanished without a trace.

He was a little anxious, but Lingo wasn't.

Anyway, he had already memorized Wei Laosi's scent. As long as this guy hadn't escaped from Zhushi, finding him by following the scent would be an easy task for a cat.

Lin Ge just wanted to see what choice Chef Xu would make.

"Hmph! Wei the Fox, huh? Even a child and a cat can tell you're up to something."

Xu Lao Er muttered something and picked up the broom to continue sweeping the floor clean.

When his gaze swept to the cat's feet, he stopped and looked down at it, his eyes filled with struggle. Then he straightened up and looked around the restaurant, his longing and regret growing stronger, his eyes even reddening.

It was a long and difficult process to redeem it.

With a sigh, Xu Lao Er tossed aside the broom, then slowly arranged the several benches that looked a bit crooked. Only then did he fumble in his pocket and pull out a very old-fashioned cell phone. He then sat sideways on the bench, naturally taking off his shoe and stepping one foot on it.

Suddenly, the stench of feet made Lin Ge's eyes twitch.

"That's good, that's good... If I turn myself in, there's always a chance I'll be released early. If I were really implicated, who knows who would get the shop next."

He started dialing with a blank expression, pressing only three keys, and quickly got through.

"Hey! I need to call the police, I'm turning myself in..."

Lin Ge turned and left, unsure whether to feel happy or regretful about what had happened. But ultimately, it was a good ending, a good thing for everyone. Chef Xu would certainly have to pay the price for his past crimes, but turning himself in and being arrested by the police were completely different things. Whether Lin Ge forced him or it was his own choice, this ending was the best for him.

After all, Wei Laosi was bound to be caught, and Xu Chuzi would definitely be implicated as well.

Now that he has chosen to turn himself in, Lingo no longer has to struggle with this.

What we need to do now is catch that damned bastard Wei Fox who makes it impossible for him to eat a meal in peace, and make him pay the price!
Without further hesitation, Lin Ge followed Wei Laosi's scent directly to the location.

Luo Jue jogged after him, her phone already connected.

Lin Ge could clearly sense Wei Laosi's scent. He didn't seem to be using any transportation, but was walking slowly down the street. His pace wasn't slow, but he would occasionally stop and look around, as if searching for something.

It took Lingo less than five minutes to spot him again.

This was a street that hadn't yet been renovated, lined with three-story buildings in the style of the 1990s. They were crammed together, messy and lacking any proper planning. The shops along the street all sold hardware, water pipes and valves, building materials, and so on; the entire street was dedicated to this business. Wei Laosi lingered in front of each shop for a long time, finally choosing one that looked smaller and more cluttered before going inside. A short while later, he emerged carrying a snakeskin bag.

He continued walking forward, glancing back suspiciously every now and then. But Lin Ge and Luo Jue were far apart, and their height made them easy to hide, so Wei Laosi didn't notice them.

Not long after, Wei Laosi turned into an alley by the roadside and entered a very simple printing shop.

He sat inside for more than ten minutes at a time.

During this time, Luo Jue received several more phone calls, and soon familiar faces in plainclothes arrived. Lin Ge looked up and saw that it was none other than his old subordinates. The dog handlers from the police dog unit had come to Lin Ge once again.

Even further away, Lin Ge spotted several more familiar figures. It seemed that the Zhuzhou authorities hadn't been careless after receiving Sun Chang's warning.

"Mimi!"

The discipline captain's face lit up with a smile when he saw Lin Ge. He rushed over, squatted down, and was about to pat Lin Ge's head when he said, "You've found another suspect this time? You're really something, impressive!"

"No respect for elders!"

Lin Ge glared at the discipline captain, dodged his hand, and then retaliated with a claw, causing the discipline captain to grimace in pain.

The other trainers watched this scene with smirks, quite pleased with themselves.

Unexpectedly, after being led by this cat to solve the Bailing Village murder case and winning the top credit, I even had the opportunity to participate in the arrest of the suspect in the ancient tomb case. This cat is truly capable; normally, the police dog unit wouldn't be involved in these kinds of situations.
"Is the suspect inside?"

A criminal investigation officer walked over, looked around, and whispered, "Mimi, well done! We always thought the suspect had already escaped, after all, we had found Zhu's trail in the south. But who would have thought that there was still a guy playing dirty tricks, wandering around right under our noses? Heh... He doesn't take the Zhuzhou police or our Zhuzhou Skynet system seriously! If it weren't for you discovering it in time, Mimi, we would have been busy setting up checkpoints all over the perimeter for nothing!"

The man was sincere and humble, and genuinely happy. After all, once this guy was arrested, the two murder cases would be basically solved, and the Zhuzhou police could finally relax and take a breather.

Furthermore, this person had no doubt about Lin Ge's ability to identify suspects. After all, the cat's abilities had been proven in practice!
Seeing Lin Ge staring at the print shop, he immediately gave the order for his plainclothes men to cordon off the area and block off all possible escape routes from the alley. Then, to avoid a desperate struggle, they patiently waited.

About ten minutes later, Wei Laosi finally came out of the print shop. He was carrying a snakeskin bag in one hand and a red booklet in the other, with a very satisfied smile on his face.

"You bastard, a fake certificate?"

The criminal investigation police officer muttered to himself, making a mental note of this damned print shop.

The training captain's lips twitched; he really wanted to remind his colleague not to insult the dog. But seeing Wei Laosi getting closer, he could only suppress his words.

'Woooo...'

A police car with flashing lights sped past, causing Wei Laosi to freeze abruptly. He nervously stared at the police car, and only breathed a sigh of relief after seeing it drive away without stopping.

Lin Ge also looked back in the direction the police car had left. He could smell a familiar scent inside as it sped away.

As expected of Chef Xu.

I don't know if I'll be able to enjoy his cooking again next time I come.

Lin Ge sighed.

"Hmph! You think I can't handle things without you, Xu Lao Er? That's laughable, you're just a piece of outdated good-for-nothing!"

As Wei Laosi muttered to himself, he carefully tucked the red booklet into his inner breast pocket and brushed past the discipline captain who was waiting for the bus at the bus stop. He was initially a little wary, but when he sniffed the stench of dog feces on the discipline captain, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The discipline captain, with his back to Wei Laosi, was so nervous he barely dared to breathe. There were four or five other people waiting for the bus nearby, including two elderly women; this wasn't the right place to make an arrest.

Halfway there, Wei Laosi suddenly stopped and then inexplicably turned back and walked back the way he came.

The criminal investigation police officers who had finally managed to circle around from the other side of the road to make the arrest were suddenly taken aback.

This guy doesn't play by the rules!

Lin Ge was also taken aback.

He hid in the flower bushes and secretly watched Wei Laosi walk straight over, stop next to the discipline captain, and actually wait for the bus.

(End of this chapter)