Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 296 The Wanderers
"Destroy the whole family?"

Nie Guoqiang looked at Xiang Zeping, whose face was bruised and swollen, in the carriage in disbelief. This kid looked like he had just come of age, yet he dared to commit such a heinous crime.
"Heh heh...they deserved it!"

Xiang Zeping was still arrogant, his eyes glazed over, and he sneered: "Who told them to disrespect me? I just wanted to borrow some money. Wouldn't it have been better if they had just handed it over obediently? They not only insulted me but also dared to hit me. Aren't they just asking for death?"

"But that's...your own uncle's family!"

Nie Guoqiang also found Xiang Zeping's information through the police information system. Upon hearing this, he said in a deep voice, "Just for a little money, you killed your own uncle, aunt, and cousin? You didn't even spare your own family. Do you have any humanity at all?"

"Who told them to look down on me! It's just a lousy high school, what kind of bullshit key school is it? Those bitches dare to swagger in front of me!"

Xiang Zeping spoke with conviction, acting as if killing someone was perfectly justified.

This unrepentant attitude infuriated Nie Guoqiang and Xie Hua. Moreover, given what he had done, they felt there was no point in continuing to educate him. With three lives on his hands, and the audacity to injure a policeman, this kid was dead!

No matter what the reason is that he turned out this way, he is definitely going to die!
"Leave the rest to us! Don't worry, we won't let a single one get away. We'll definitely teach these little brats a lesson."

Zhai Xiaojun, who arrived at the scene, took over Xiang Zeping's case and also brought the other thugs who were squatting against the wall, too afraid to move, back to the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Seeing Qian Wei injured, the criminal police officers were filled with righteous indignation.

Even though they disliked Qian Wei normally, seeing him lying in a pool of blood still enraged them. They used a bit more force when arresting him, and the gangsters screamed in pain. As for Xiang Zeping, who was beaten beyond recognition, no one intended to criticize Xie Hua. Just don't treat these people like human beings; police officers also have feelings. At this moment, they only felt that Xie Hua had gone too far.

Qian Wei was rushed to the hospital for surgery and quickly recovered. Fortunately, the dagger only severed a few blood vessels and two intestines, without damaging any internal organs, which was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

It was only at this point that Nie Guoqiang notified Qian Siqi.

Qian Siqi, who rushed over only after Qian Wei was taken out of the operating room, rarely showed such a fearful and uneasy expression. He remained silent in the face of the persuasion and comfort from his father's colleagues. He also shook his head and silently refused Zhu Jun and Xie Hua's invitation to stay at their home. This kid was more opinionated than expected, and just as stubborn as Qian Wei. Seeing his unyielding attitude, everyone could only silently remind themselves to pay more attention to him.

a few days later.

Upon learning that the perpetrator of the family annihilation case had been arrested in Zhangzhou City, criminal police officers from Yu County, Sichuan Province, rushed over.

After completing the transfer procedures at the Municipal Bureau, the criminal police officers from Yu County came to Zhanghe Police Station and repeatedly thanked Nie Guoqiang while holding his hand.

The pursuit of fugitives is always a nightmare for police. The swift arrest of the murderer is a rare consolation for both the police and the victim. Only Xiang Zeping's parents, who previously worked in Guangdong Province, are unsure how to cope with this outcome. Even though no one from the victim's family can now publicly condemn them, will they regret not having properly raised their son in their sleep?

There are never any "what ifs" in these kinds of things; reality is just that painful.

Lin Ge went to visit Qian Wei. The guy's recovery was going quite well; he was already chatting and laughing with people. Apparently, the Municipal Bureau was actively applying for a second-class merit award for him. It was hard to say whether this was a blessing in disguise.

"What a load of crap! Lying in this hospital bed is so uncomfortable, and my hands are itching to get started!"

Qian Wei chuckled, showing no remorse whatsoever.

"dad!"

For once, Qian Siqi didn't side with Qian Wei, only frowning and looking troubled. He had taken a week off from school and was currently being impatiently ushered out by Qian Wei.

"Dad? What dad? I'm not dead! Besides, injuries are common for police officers, it's no big deal! You should go to school properly, who gave you the guts to take leave and fall behind in your studies?"

Qian Wei glared at Qian Siqi, not feeling the need to be taken care of by his son. The hospital had caregivers hired by the police station; he could get out of bed normally after a couple of days of rest. Why should this brat worry about him?

Although he was more seriously injured this time, he still didn't think he had done anything wrong and was extremely arrogant.

Furthermore, the attitudes of his colleagues at the police station and even the municipal bureau have changed, so it's easy to imagine that Qian Wei's life will be much better in the future. At least he won't be alone anymore when catching thieves.

"Mimi, thank you so much this time!"

Before leaving, Lin Ge received Qian Wei's sincere thanks.

To be honest, he wasn't completely shameless. He knew that the pill Mimi gave him was a key factor in his survival. Otherwise, even if the doctor had only delayed by four or five minutes, his condition and the consequences would have been completely different.

Lingo flicked his tail in response, and the guilt in his heart finally lessened a lot.

As usual, he didn't attend the rectification meeting held by Zheng Mingxing at the police station. Instead, he slowly made his way to Huang Qi's pet clinic, only to find Meimei throwing a tantrum.

The white cat family has also disappeared, infuriating Berry, who had been planning to adopt them.

"What happened?"

Lin Ge was a little puzzled. Wasn't the white cat and her family doing quite well at Huang Qi's clinic? He had overheard Mei Mei and Sun Chang's conversation before, and it seemed that the white cat had decided to stay at Huang Qi's clinic and not leave. Why did it suddenly slip away again?
"He wants to spay the mother cat!"

Meimei pointed at Huangqi through gritted teeth and stomped her feet, saying, "Who gave you the right! People were living perfectly well, why should you cut them?! Now look what happened, you scared them half to death, and they ran away in the middle of the night with their five cubs, leaving me with none!"

Only then did Lin Ge realize what had happened. It turned out that Huang Qi had provoked the white cat for no reason, scaring it so much that it abandoned its unreliable human overnight.

Speaking of sterilization and stuff...

Unable to resist clenching his buttocks, Lin Ge glared at Huang Qi with displeasure and took two steps back.

"Do you know how many times a cat can give birth in a year? If we don't spay her, our house will turn into a giant cat house sooner or later! You won't let me put her in a cage, and who knows, she might come back pregnant again in a few days. What will we do then?"

Huang Qi didn't think she had done anything wrong. Spaying or neutering cats was one of the most common tasks at the clinic besides veterinary care. Whether they were pet cats or strays, spaying or neutering was actually good for them, so why should she be criticized?
"It's not like I can't afford to raise them!"

Meimei was still unwilling to give up. She had finally gotten to know the five kittens over the past few days, but who would have thought that all of them would be gone overnight?

Seeing that Huang Qi was completely unrepentant, Meimei turned around and was about to go out to look for the cat.

Huang Qi had no choice but to lock the shop door, and Lin Ge followed curiously.

"Little White? Little White!"

Meimei called out repeatedly, but received no response. She dragged Huangqi around the area, but couldn't find any trace of the white cat. Knowing Lin Ge's abilities, she hoped to ask for his help, but Lin Ge shook his head and refused.

Leaving Huang Qi's house was the white cat's own idea, and Lin Ge had no intention of going against the cat's wishes just because of Mei Mei's preferences.

Besides, why should the cat have to be stabbed? The increasing number of stray cats is a problem the government should be concerned with, not just one cat. Furthermore, if humans didn't constantly abandon their pet cats, how could the number of stray cats be increasing so drastically?

Feeling a slight itch on his backside, Lin Ge quietly rubbed against a tree trunk.

Seeing Meimei dragging Huangqi further and further away, Lin Ge took advantage of their inattention and slipped away. He wandered off and arrived at the small garden where the white cat had given birth that day. Lin Ge looked up and was surprised to smell the scent of the white cat and its five kittens.

This guy actually ran all the way back here?

Lin Ge was somewhat surprised.

Besides the white cat's scent, there was another familiar smell nearby. Curious, Lin Ge walked into the park and quickly followed the scent to the vicinity of the artificial hill where he had found the white cat that day.

Ahead was a small, man-made hill, only five or six meters high and not very large. It was covered with lush green trees, and at the top of the stone steps was a small pavilion with various graffiti carved on its pillars.

On the stone table in the center of the pavilion, a white cat is leading five kittens in a standoff with an old dog.

Even though the old dog seemed quite calm, the white cat was still worried that it might hurt its kittens. Besides, this was its territory, so it kept arching its back and growling.

The five little pups didn't seem scared at all, eagerly trying to overtake their mother and get closer to the old dog. The white cat was busy trying to both scare the old dog and stop her own mischievous pups, having a great time.

"Wang?"

The old dog was very patient, squatting there watching the white cat frantically beat up the five little brats. When it saw one of the little brats successfully break through and come towards it, it even showed an excited expression and wagged its tail repeatedly.

"Ow!"

The hardworking white cat slapped the ignorant second son, making him stumble.

"Ha ha……"

Seeing this, Lin Ge finally couldn't help but laugh.

Meow? Woof?

The white cat and the old dog then noticed Lin Ge watching the commotion behind them, and immediately let out confused meows. Coincidentally, these two were both acquaintances of Lin Ge, as well as Huang Qi and Meimei; it was truly a mystery why they had met here.

The old dog was rescued from that abandoned yard by Lin Ge and Huang Qi. Thanks to Huang Qi's treatment and adoption, it was saved from starving to death trapped in the yard.

Oh, and I have to thank Berry for her selfless contribution of makeup tools to get rid of all its fuzz.

The white cat was delivered here by Lingo, Huangqi, and Meimei, and then brought back with them.

Both the cat and the dog are connected to Ling Ge and Huang Qi Meimei, having stayed at Huang Qi's clinic for a period of time. It's just unbelievable that these two have met again here, whether by fate or destiny.

"Old dog, looks like he's been abandoned after all?"

Lin Ge recalled Huang Qi's words that day. It seemed that the old dog's owner had ultimately failed to find an adopter and had no choice but to release the old dog back into the wild.

"Wang!"

The old dog quickly recognized Ringo; after all, it had been saved from despair by Ringo's help. The feeling of starving to death was unbearable, so it remembered Ringo vividly, and was now incredibly excited.

"Meow?"

The white cat glanced at the old dog in surprise. This guy actually knew its boss? In other words, this guy might not be much of a threat?
In that moment of carelessness, the five little cubs stumbled and ran out of its protective enclosure.

Xiao Er and Xiao Wu were very interested in the old dog and stumbled towards it. The other three, however, were unexpectedly more curious about Lin Ge and hesitantly walked towards him, barking as they went.

Perhaps even if they were just born that day, they remembered Ringo's scent.

"The little ones are quite energetic!"

Lin Ge patted the three kittens on the head, very satisfied with their good health, feeling that his hard work in the rain that day was worthwhile.

"Hahaha~~"

The old dog, licking its tongue, was absolutely delighted with the two kittens rubbing against it. It remained motionless, its tongue lolling out, letting the kittens nuzzle against it, which finally eased the white cat's anxious and wary heart.

Seeing that things had come to this, the white cat could only helplessly watch its five clueless little rascals and accept the fact that they were close to a dog.

"Meow!"

Ignoring the kittens, the white cat came to Lin Ge, meowed, rolled over, and then sat down properly.

"So you're planning to live here with them like this from now on?"

Lin Ge looked around; the environment wasn't great. Mainly, the weather was getting colder, and snow could fall at any moment. While the artificial hill area was secluded, it offered shelter from the rain but not from the wind, making it an unsuitable place to live in the dead of winter.

"Meow!"

Seemingly understanding Lingo's worries, the white cat looked up, meowed, and took the lead in walking in one direction.

Eldest, Third, and Fourth quickly followed their mother.

"Wang!"

Seeing the cats about to leave, the old dog quickly grabbed the little one by the neck and flung it backward, letting the little one land on its back. Then, right in front of the white cat, it grabbed the third cat, making the two kittens timid yet excited, and they settled securely on its back.

"嘤嘤!"

The other three little ones, who were stunned by this scene, immediately became excited. Forgetting about their mother and Lin Ge, they stumbled and climbed onto the old dog.

As usual, the old dog made the kittens fly onto its back one by one.

Once all five cats were settled, it excitedly and proudly followed, standing behind the white cat and Lingo, arrogantly wagging its tail.

"You've got quite a load on your back!"

Lin Ge watched this scene speechlessly. How could he not understand the old dog's idea of ​​currying favor with the white cat? Although he didn't know why a dog insisted on hanging out with these cats, it wasn't a bad thing no matter what, so Lin Ge just turned a blind eye.

The white cat was initially terrified by the old dog's actions. However, seeing its five cubs excitedly fooling around on the old dog's back, it could only dumbfoundedly accept it, turning its head away and silently continuing forward.

Hmm, its tail is drooping down!

It seems that she, as the mother, is not as attractive to the kittens as an old dog, which is quite frustrating for the white cat.

The two cats and a vehicle quickly descended the mountain. The white cat led Lin Ge around several circles before arriving at the gate of a courtyard locked with an iron gate. The iron gate naturally couldn't stop it and Lin Ge. After the old dog put down the five puppies, it squeezed in with some effort.

Once inside, the five little ones tried to climb onto the old dog, but the old dog refused.

It kept a vigilant eye on its surroundings, never forgetting that its most important role was to protect the kittens.

"Meow!"

The white cat glared at the old dog with annoyance.

There was a strong human presence around, and Lin Ge suddenly realized that this was either a small garden or the warehouse grounds of the oil city group's landscaping department. The sizable courtyard was filled with various kinds of old-rooted bonsai, as well as green plants like asparagus ferns, all seemingly carefully tended. Inside were two old-style houses, their doors secured with simple chain locks. The white cat nudged the doors open slightly, revealing a gap large enough for cats and dogs to enter and exit freely.

Incredibly, hot air was even escaping from the cracks, which made Lin Ge stare wide-eyed in surprise.

Upon closer inspection at the door, it became clear that the room was a tool storage room for the landscaping department.

The room wasn't large, but it was fairly spacious. Even in one corner, a simple iron heating pipe was still running. Because it used the company's free industrial steam pipeline, the staff didn't bother to turn it off. A few meters more or less of the pipeline didn't affect the steam itself. Furthermore, since the landscaping department wasn't highly regarded and rarely visited by outsiders, this created an excellent warm haven.

Lingo even smelled a strong scent of the white cat in the room, indicating that it had been living there for some time.

Such a warm place is undoubtedly the most suitable wintering ground for stray cats and dogs. No wonder the white cat traveled a long way to return after leaving Huangqi Clinic; the safety of this secluded courtyard is truly exceptional.

Clearly, as a cat that has been a stray for a long time, perhaps since birth, the white cat has its own set of ideas and methods for surviving.

It found itself a very safe home, no wonder it refused Huangqi and Meimei's offer to adopt it.

"嘤嘤!"

Five kittens were playing around in the yard, and the white cat didn't care.

Seeing that Lin Ge had no intention of going inside, the white cat, as the owner, also curiously came out. Seeing that its boss seemed to be refusing its invitation, it showed a wronged and unwilling expression, and its tail dragged on the ground.

"Wang!"

The mistress was eager to climb up an old bonsai tree, but the old dog quickly stopped her.

The white cat glanced at the old dog, seemingly quite satisfied with its role as a caretaker. It also noticed the dog seemed quite familiar with the boss, so it tacitly accepted this tagalong and this shameless roommate.

"Meow!"

Emerging from the yard, the white cat called to its five disobedient kittens. This was just a place to stay; they'd have to work hard to get enough to eat!
The five pups and the old dog quickly followed and crawled out.

The iron gate to the yard wasn't very friendly to the old dog; it took it a little effort to squeeze in and out. But seeing that it didn't seem to care, Lin Ge felt a little relieved.

For stray cats and dogs, this kind of environment is already a godsend. What more could they ask for?

Even if Lin Ge had discovered this place first, he might not have chosen to stay at the police station.

Of course... it also depends on the attitude of the people at the park management office. I just hope they treat the stray cats and dogs well, otherwise it would be even worse if they were driven away.

(End of this chapter)