Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 345 Raising a cat is such a hassle

"Bastard!"

Ji Yao looked at the house, which was exquisitely decorated but had no one living there yet. Now, however, it was covered in cat hair from a group of cats, and she couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

To be honest, it wasn't that they were stingy with the money; these guys were all used to seeing money before.

Instead, when I see two cats standing on a leather sofa, using the perfectly good leather as a scratching post, and even competing with each other to scratch the surface with their claws, I can't help but feel heartbroken.

And there was that expensive French dining table, with a cat lying on its side, gnawing on the table leg. Several cats were bouncing around on the table and chairs like parkour enthusiasts, cat hair visibly flying in the air, and a scratch was faintly visible on the tabletop…

These cats adapt to new environments incredibly quickly. With so many cats together, even the most unfamiliar surroundings lose their appeal. It's not just the living room and dining room; every other room has been invaded by these cats. Even on the master bedroom's large bed, four or five cats are already comfortably sprawled on the covers, soundly asleep. Next to them, another cat has climbed onto the curtains, struggling and working its way up.

"Seeing these guys, I suddenly don't want to keep cats anymore."

Standing awkwardly at the doorway, Ye Ming's eye twitched slightly. He watched speechlessly as a cat, having somehow learned how to open a cabinet, quickly pried open the door and squeezed itself into the innermost layer of a quilt.

It struggled to turn over in the blanket, peeking its head out again, and then meowed contentedly at the group twice.

“Me too! Yiduo, I’m sorry, I have to decline your offer to give me a cat. I don’t want them to wreak havoc on my studio; that would give me a stroke.”

Ji Yao waved her hand and sighed.

"..."

Li Yiduo fell silent.

He never imagined that cats could be such terrifying creatures. In less than half an hour, the entire villa had been completely taken over by these cats. Even the bathroom was teeming with cats; there wasn't a single place for a human to step.

What's particularly interesting is that the toilet in the second-floor bathroom has a heating function, though I don't know which cat discovered it first. So this warm and cozy thing became the object of a fight among the cats. After a chaotic scuffle in the room, the final winner triumphantly sat on it.

Unfortunately, before it could be arrogant for long, Big Yellow also discovered this new thing. Without hesitation, it slapped the cat away and then took over the toilet as its own throne.

"Forget it! No one will live in this house anymore."

Li Yiduo had no choice but to give up ownership of the villa, as he was simply no match for the cats.

Lin Ge chuckled to himself, thinking, "You're regretting your impulsive act now, aren't you? No matter what kind of animals, too many of them are a menace. Not to mention, half of your cats are wild cats, unruly and uncontrollable. How can you possibly manage them?"

But Lin Ge had to admit that only a wealthy guy like Li Yiduo could provide these cats with a free and safe environment. The thought of a beautiful villa for cats filled him with envy, yet he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Of course, if Lin Ge were to live here as well, he definitely wouldn't want to.

He has his own home, his own group of cat owners, and his prestigious identity as a police cat. Isn't that more carefree than these pets?
Lingo yawned, pushed away the plush toy that had come close to him, and then closed his eyes to doze off.

"Holy crap, what's going on with you?"

Huang Qi, who was summoned by Li Yiduo with a phone call, stared in disbelief at the room full of cats.

"We've adopted quite a few. They've been running around outside for a few days, could you please check if they've caught any diseases, and also help with deworming and vaccinations?"

Li Yiduo was fiddling with a model airplane in the yard, and then made a gesture that insulted Koreans.

"You're... calling that a bit too much?"

Huang Qi's lips twitched; in the end, he couldn't bear to give up this lucrative business. Over fifty cats—even just managing this one villa would be enough to support his animal clinic. Not to mention, even Huang Qi showed great curiosity when he saw some of the pedigree cats. Like that Welsh cat—how exactly was it bred? And those two show-quality Ragdolls—if bred properly, wouldn't that mean a continuous stream of high-quality pets?
"Breeding?"

Li Yiduo was stunned for a moment.

“Yeah, we can’t just let those two get taken advantage of by those mixed-breed cats, can we? Let me tell you, we need to be stricter with the mother cat! They say the puppies’ lineage is not only related to the mother cat but also to the last male cat they come into contact with. Male cats that have taken advantage of you before may also pick up your genes. Your show-quality Ragdoll should just be paired with that other show-quality male cat next to you. Don’t let them mess around with those mixed-breed cats.”

Huang Qi pointed to the 16,000 and Princess, offering professional advice to Li Yiduo that this was the best way to preserve value and find returns for the cat group's investment.

"Is it that complicated?"

Li Yiduo frowned. He was just finding a place for these cats to eat and live. Why should he care about their breeding and pedigree?
After thinking for a moment, Li Yiduo looked at Huang Qi and said, "I didn't intend to make money from them, and breeding kittens is too much trouble. Or, Dr. Huang, is it troublesome to spay or neuter the cats? If you have time, could you help me spay or neuter all the cats here?"

"Huh? All of them?"

Whether it was Huang Qi, Ye Ming, Ji Yao, Zhong Xianxian, or Lin Ge who was dozing off, they all stared at Li Yiduo in astonishment.

"Holy crap! Wholesale sterilization? That sounds terrifying."

Ye Ming shook his chubby body, glanced at his lower body as if thinking of something, and then shivered again.

"So many cat testicles, are you offering a discount?"

Ji Yao laughed, glanced at Huang Qi, and said, "Speaking of which, do female cats also need to be spayed? Are you worried that if the room is full of male cats, she'll be harmed by stray cats from outside?"

"That's not the reason. It's because if a female cat doesn't get comfort when she's in heat, she'll become very agitated and prone to illness. Things like pyometra, uterine cancer, and breast cancer in animals are all possible. Also, female cats in heat are very emotional, and they won't eat or drink all day and will keep meowing, which can be disruptive to people around them, right? In severe cases, they might even try to run away from home, which is also a common problem."

Huang Qi carefully explained to the group the situation and dangers of animals going into heat, which made them realize why female cats also need to be spayed or neutered.

"So let's do it together, I'll leave it all to you."

At this moment, Li Yiduo acted like a cold-blooded butcher, leaving everything to Huang Qi and then going back to playing with his model airplanes. To be honest, playing with model airplanes was their only purpose for the day, and it wasn't until late afternoon and almost dark that they finally had time to get their hands on one.

Most importantly, Li Yiduo's break is over, and he has to go back to work tomorrow and start working 24-hour shifts. If he doesn't seize the time to have some fun now, he probably won't have any more relaxing time until the Lantern Festival.

"Damn it! You guys are just playing around, leaving me to deal with all these cats by myself? And I came in such a hurry, I didn't bring the necessary medicine and equipment for so many cats!"

Huang Qi really wanted to earn this money, but felt she didn't have enough manpower. The main issue was neutering over fifty cats at once; the follow-up care was also very troublesome and required meticulous attention. Neutering one or two cats was simple—just cut the cord, disinfect, and put on an Elizabethan collar. But with so many cats together, licking each other's fur and wounds was inevitable. Infections and other complications could be fatal to the cats.

After hearing Huang Qi's explanation, everyone was stunned for a moment.

What's going on? Why is things getting more and more complicated? It's just that I adopted over fifty cats, so why are there so many things to worry about? I did a good deed, but it feels like a mountain is weighing me down.

If he's not sterilized, he'll go into heat and mate promiscuously. If he is sterilized, he needs someone to take care of him patiently! He has to go to work tomorrow, where will he find so much time?
And even if one person had the time, it would be impossible to watch so many cats 24 hours a day and prevent them from licking themselves.
'Sigh, sigh, sigh...'

Li Yiduo's phone suddenly rang. He took out his phone and looked at it. The impatient look on his face immediately disappeared.

Even his expression softened as Li Yiduo answered the phone.

"Hey, Siyu~~"

The sickeningly sweet voice made the two bachelors next to them frown and shiver, and also made Huang Qi and Zhong Xianxian reveal ambiguous expressions.

After a few words on the other end of the phone, Li Yiduo exclaimed in surprise, "Hey? You're already at the police station? Why didn't you stay home and relax for a couple more days? I remember Chief Nie didn't assign you any overtime, did he? Did you bring me something? Hehe... I feel so bad about that." "Disgusting!"

Li Yiduo's radiant smile made Ye Ming frown, and he turned to another bachelor, Ji Yao, and grimaced.

"Giving Siyu to Li Yiduo is a waste. This straight-laced guy, why does he have the right to leave us single men's group and secretly find a girlfriend all by himself?"

Ji Yao also showed no mercy with her sharp tongue.

"Hey! I have a girlfriend too, you know!"

Zhong Xianxian sighed helplessly.

"I have it too!"

Huang Qi's malicious interference made Ye Ming and Ji Yao's expressions even more unpleasant.

"Hold!"

The two cursed in unison.

Li Yiduo quickly hung up the phone and turned to the crowd, saying, "Siyu will be here soon. Let's see what she decides later. To be honest, it doesn't matter to me whether she's spayed or neutered, and it doesn't matter what kind of kittens they have. I'm not planning to sell them for money."

"But you have to know that a female cat gets pregnant two to four times a year, and three times every two years is quite common. Then, with a litter of at least two or three kittens and at most ten, do the math and see how many cats you'll have in your house after a year?"

Huang Qi looked at this clueless guy with disdain and patiently advised, "Yi Duo, don't let these cats become a burden! You adopted them out of kindness, but if you don't take good care of them, kindness can turn into trouble. Whether you abandon them or ignore them, it will defeat the purpose of adopting them today. So you should think about this carefully and discuss it with your girlfriend. Don't let the cats become a source of conflict between you and your girlfriend. Many times, relationships change little by little because of these trivial matters. If your girlfriend doesn't want you to keep the cats, I suggest you find a way to entrust them to someone more suitable."

"..."

Li Yiduo fell silent.

He had to admit that Huang Qi's words were sincere and made a lot of sense. If these cats became a problem, it would be fine for a day or two, but could he really maintain that much patience in the long run?
If caring for them requires a lot of time every day, even affecting his dates with Li Siyu, can he really remain kind to these cats over time? Could a good thing turn into a bad one?

Ji, Yao, and the other two exchanged glances, sensing the heaviness in Huang Qi's words.

If it were initially just a matter of money, no one would have taken it seriously. But after Huang Qi explained so much, everyone understood how troublesome, time-consuming, and patient raising a cat truly is.

What's more, that idiot Li Yiduo raised more than fifty of them, making it as exaggerated as a breeding farm.

"Huh? Give it to someone else, I don't want it!"

Upon arriving at the villa, Li Siyu was immediately drawn to its luxuriousness by a large group of cats.

After listening to Huang Qi's persuasion and Li Yiduo's hesitation, she glanced at Li Yiduo hesitantly and said, "Since you've adopted them, then go all the way. No matter how troublesome or tiring it is, it's your own decision. Once you decide to do something, you should definitely do it well, right? Besides, I don't think it can be that troublesome. Spaying and neutering are definitely necessary. We'll take a few to Dr. Huang's clinic each time to get it done. Who says you can do it all at once? Oh, leave this to me. I'll take care of the rest for you. You've done something that touched me, how can I let your kindness go to waste? Hmm... I'll take time every day to take care of them, so you don't need to worry about them. Oh, my time is very relaxed. We can go on dates here and take care of the cats together..."

Li Siyu's words deeply moved Li Yiduo.

This also made his three close friends beside him extremely jealous.

Where did that bastard Li Yiduo find such a good and considerate girlfriend?
Lin Ge looked at Li Siyu with admiration, and had to admit that this girl was indeed kind and gentle. It was clearly Li Yiduo who made the decision without thinking, yet she was left to clean up his mess. Some girls wouldn't even bother with the trouble of shoveling poop and pee.

Damn! The poop and pee of more than fifty cats, just thinking about it is terrifying!
"Have you finished your exams?"

After a long pause, Li Yiduo finally mumbled, "Siyu, how about I hire a nanny? If I pay more, someone will definitely be willing to do it. Once you officially become an auxiliary police officer, you won't have time for these troublesome, back-and-forth things."

"Don't waste your money. Your uncle's money doesn't grow on trees. Okay, leave this to me. You go play! You promised to take me to fly model airplanes last time. Is your plane ready yet?"

Li Siyu smiled and pushed Li Yiduo into the yard, then rolled up her sleeves and started working on her own.

To be honest, although it's a fully furnished villa, many things inside are actually quite dangerous for the cat or for the objects themselves. For example, it would be a real shame if the cat knocked over some of the decorations and wine bottles on the cabinet.

There are also the imported carpets in the living room and hallway, and the bedding in the bedroom—I think I'll have to put those away too. Although cats love these soft things, they are expensive brands after all, so buying them cheaper alternatives from Taobao would be more appropriate.

Hmm... We should also take care of the flowers and plants in the yard. Should we put up a fence to protect them?

If these cats are left to run wild, they'll probably all die within a few days.

After thinking for a moment, Li Siyu went to the kitchen, squatted down, crawled into the cabinet, and turned off the water valve. Although the faucet was convenient, it could be turned on if the cat touched it, and it would be a waste to let the water run all day.

The girl was busy taking notes on her phone while occasionally gently pushing away a cat that was bothering her. Her domestic demeanor drew the attention of several people playing in the yard, who turned to look at her with a bittersweet envy.

"Li Yiduo, if you ever dare to wrong Li Siyu again, I'll kill you!"

Ji Yao glared fiercely at Li Yiduo.

Ye Ming exaggeratedly said, "No way! If you dare to betray him, I'll thank you. Such a good girl is a perfect match for me. You should just focus on fulfilling your dream of becoming a policeman, and leave dating to someone as idle as me."

"roll!"

Li Yiduo responded to his two close friends with a single word.

But while operating the model airplane, Li Yiduo would occasionally turn around and look at the girl in the room who was making the bed sheets, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

"so good!"

Lin Ge squatted down by the door with a sigh, the wool mat under his feet feeling soft and cozy. This matter had now come to a perfect end; apart from Hu Yezhong being a slight concern, at least he could rest assured about the cats.

Without a doubt, Li Siyu is an excellent cat breeder; the cats at the police station are all well-fed and healthy under her care. With her involved, Lin Ge no longer needs to worry about the cats' future and can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Seeing that Huang Qi had put three cats in a cage in the car to take back for spaying/neutering and to bring them back once their wounds had healed, Lin Ge thought about it and decided to go back with Huang Qi.

He squatted in the basket in front of Huang Qi's electric scooter, and when he felt the wind getting cold, he turned around to face Huang Qi.

This guy even changed into a nice outfit for the New Year. Judging from the style, you can tell he definitely didn't choose it himself; it must be Meimei's taste. I have to say, his girlfriend is also excellent and kind-hearted. It's just a pity that the white cat still couldn't stay at the clinic.

"It's all your fault! You've gone crazy with all this neutering and spaying! The white cat is nowhere to be found. If anything happens to it, I'll definitely come after you!"

Thinking of the missing white cat, Lin Ge glared fiercely at Huang Qi.

"Hey? Why are you glaring at me?"

Huang Qi looked completely innocent, then suddenly thought of the white cat and sighed, "Mimi, could you go and help persuade Meimei? She goes out every day to look for those cats, braving wind and snow. It breaks my heart."

(End of this chapter)