Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 432 Kindness
I don't know if he was teased by the people at the pharmacy, but when the chubby boy came out, his face was completely red, as if he was extremely embarrassed.

Fortunately, he still managed to complete the task perfectly, buying all three types of medicine that Wei Li needed. He returned the extra change to Wei Li, then asked for her current address. Nie Zhuangzhuang then proactively pushed the wheelchair around and chose to take Wei Li back home.

Whether they were pushing the cart or riding in it, there was no communication between them the whole way. Lin Ge could sense Wei Li's embarrassment and shame at this moment, but he found it strange that Nie Xiaopang wasn't as talkative as usual.

However, this kid was quite strong, handling the wheelchair steadily whether going over bumps or downhill. When encountering complex roads, he would carefully avoid obstacles and choose smoother sections, showing excellent attention to detail. His attitude eased Wei Li's expression considerably. Although he still didn't know what to say to this classmate, a soft thank you made Nie Zhuangzhuang grin from behind.

After about half an hour, we finally arrived near our destination.

Following Wei Li's directions, Lin Ge discovered that she was now living in a very old building. Naturally, such buildings wouldn't have accessible pathways; there were stairs and an iron threshold at the entrance. Lin Ge couldn't imagine how Wei Li would manage to get through such a place alone, but she soon noticed Wei Li's grandmother sitting on a flowerbed downstairs, her face grim, her cane poked in front of her as if she were holding a large sword, ready to strike.

When she saw Wei Li, the old lady rolled her eyes and was about to explode. But when she saw Nie Zhuangzhuang pushing the wheelchair, she swallowed the words she was about to say and simply stood up impatiently.

"Where did you go? Why did you keep me waiting for so long today!"

"I'm sorry... I... I... I tripped and fell."

Wei Li apologized timidly, and her relationship with her grandmother seemed to have changed significantly. But the old woman couldn't truly hate her granddaughter; she just gave an impatient groan and slowly walked over, leaning on her cane.

Where did you fall?

"No... I didn't fall anywhere, I just wiped my hand on the ground a little."

"Let me see! Hurry up!"

The old lady grabbed Wei Li's hand with a stiff and impatient tone, carefully examining and flipping through it, and finally secretly breathed a sigh of relief. But she still didn't give Wei Li a good look, letting go of her granddaughter and turning to look at Nie Zhuangzhuang, who was chuckling awkwardly behind her.

"Who are you? How did you get involved with Wei Li?"

"I……"

Nie Zhuangzhuang wanted to explain that he had only offered to help out out of kindness. However, seeing that the old woman seemed difficult to get along with, he felt that no matter how he explained, she would find fault with him, so he simply laughed it off and didn't bother to argue.

This kind of person doesn't seem easy to deal with, and Nie Zhuangzhuang felt a little intimidated.

Anyway, the good deed was done, and if he didn't hurry back to his mom's, she was really going to throw a tantrum. Finding an excuse, Nie Zhuangzhuang decided to leave.

"grandmother!"

Seeing the situation was getting out of hand, Wei Li quickly stopped her grandmother from venting her anger on the unrelated kind stranger. Seeing the old lady looking over, she picked up the cat crouching on the wheelchair and said, "Grandma, do you remember it? Mimi! The one that came to our house last time. It belongs to this classmate, but you'd never guess, Mimi is actually a police cat! Remember the news we saw before? The police cat that solved so many cases in Zhangzhou was it!"

"Police cat? Mimi? Never seen one before! Get down! You're in the way."

The old lady waved her hand impatiently, shooing Lin Ge off the wheelchair.

She took the wheelchair armrest from Nie Zhuangzhuang and hung the cane on it. She looked Nie Zhuangzhuang up and down again, the old lady seemed to want to say something but didn't, she just nodded to Nie Zhuangzhuang and slowly pushed Wei Li towards the stairwell.

There were two steps leading up to the staircase, which made it difficult for the wheelchair user. In addition, the elderly woman herself had difficulty walking, so even though Wei Li gripped the wheelchair's armrests tightly and pushed her forward, she still struggled to climb.

Seeing that the wheelchair had rolled halfway up the path before collapsing back down due to exhaustion, Nie Zhuangzhuang couldn't help but step forward and lend a hand, finally getting the wheelchair onto level ground. The old lady let out a sigh of relief and glanced back at Nie Zhuangzhuang, her eyes finally softening.

"Thank you, classmate."

That was all she said. She was a stubborn person; no matter how poor or miserable she was, she'd rather her family cry behind closed doors. The more problems she faced, the less she wanted anyone to see her family in such a sorry state. A simple thank you was the limit.

Therefore, even when Nie Zhuangzhuang took the initiative to make amends, she only nodded and did not say another word, then pushed Wei Li straight into the stairwell.

Lin Ge had been quietly squatting to the side, noticing that the old woman's leg problems seemed to have worsened. Upon closer inspection, he could see red burn marks through the gaps in her socks and trouser legs. There were even creases left from punctured blisters, making her movements even more difficult. But even so, she still pushed her wheelchair over the threshold of the iron gate alone, heading straight for a narrow, dark door at the far end of the first floor.

"No wonder she asked Wei Li to buy medicine; she really had no other choice. Pushing the wheelchair up the steep slope just now must have made her legs hurt terribly, right?"

Lin Ge helped the old lady find the reason for her silence and bad mood. He absolutely refused to believe that an elderly woman who was injured and waiting outside for her granddaughter to return could truly hate or even despise her granddaughter. In other words, Wei Li's emotions were definitely overthinking. Once the difficulties passed, she would be able to return to a normal life where the family relied on and supported each other. At that time, her father would also return, and all the hardships would be over.

"Mimi, this classmate is so pitiful!"

On the way back, Nie Zhuangzhuang couldn't help but speak up.

"It's meaningless to talk about pitying others. I'm only worried about how she'll get to school every day. The distance from here to her school seems ridiculously far. And since she's in a wheelchair, taking the bus will be a huge hassle, won't it?"

Lin Ge sighed, feeling deeply sorry for Wei Li's predicament. Her school was near Bai Miao, a very far distance away. If only he weren't a cat, he could at least do more to help this unfortunate girl.

"Hmm... I need to discuss this with Zhang Yining and Hu Miao."

Nie Zhuangzhuang muttered to himself, seemingly thinking of something.

They remained silent for the rest of the journey, and neither of the two swords could lift Nie Zhuangzhuang's spirits. The chubby boy kept frowning, deep in thought, as if tonight's experiences had given him a clearer understanding of the real world.

Lin Ge ignored him.

Back in the neighborhood, Lin Ge followed Nie Zhuangzhuang to Luo Jue's doorstep.

But to Lin Ge's surprise, the door to Luo Jue's house was tightly shut, and the windows were dark inside. He called, puzzled, only to learn that the child was currently at the hospital!
Ai Yun's condition has been fluctuating, and he's been staying with her at the hospital these past few days. However, he's not in a bad mood; the doctor reportedly told him that Ai Yun's condition is showing signs of improvement, with hope of a full recovery. Of course, before that happens, the symptoms can fluctuate due to these signs. It's like a battle between normal consciousness and pathological consciousness, requiring a long period of recuperation and medication before a breakthrough can be achieved.

"What's this? Does being unlucky mean you'll be even unlucky? Does misfortune always strike at the weakest point? I thought Luo Jue was finally going to have a happy life, but it turns out the hardships are only halfway through?"

Lingo's mood became even more depressed.

Without telling Luo Jue that he was right outside his door, Lin Ge didn't want to bother this stubborn and obstinate guy. Instead, he changed his purpose and followed Nie Zhuangzhuang to his house.

As expected, Nie Guoqiang hadn't returned home yet, but Jiang Yan had already come home from get off work and was preparing vegetables in the kitchen. Hearing the door open, she poked her head out, ready to unleash her fury, but instead, a cat entered first, silencing her any further venting of her anger. She glared fiercely at her son who followed her in.

"Something happened on the way home, and I came back late. Mom, you'll never believe what happened to me! It was so pitiful. One of Mimi's friends, her house caught fire..." Nie Zhuangzhuang put down his schoolbag and went back to the kitchen to tell Jiang Yan what had happened that evening. As he spoke, he shook his head and sighed, seemingly regretting that he hadn't been able to help more.

"The disabled classmate whose family had an accident? She shouldn't be from your school, right? In her current condition, other major matters are none of a concern for a primary school student like her, but how will she go to school?"

Like Lin Ge, Jiang Yan quickly grasped the crux of the problem.

Whatever happened to Wei Li's family, this problem should not be solved by a primary school student who is still a minor. Children should only consider what is appropriate for their age, not how their studies and future might be affected by some unexpected event.

"How would I know something like that?"

Nie Zhuangzhuang squatted down opposite Jiang Yan with a pitiful expression, helping her pick spinach as he said, "Anyway, I just feel really sorry for her. I just hope things will get better for her family as soon as possible. Mom, you don't know how inconvenient it is for her to be in a wheelchair! Not only is walking on the street dangerous and troublesome, but she can't even get into her own house by herself! Oh, and her grandma's legs aren't good either; she almost needs help to get around in her wheelchair at the door."

"so what?"

Jiang Yan put down what she was doing and looked up at Nie Zhuangzhuang.

She sensed that her son seemed to have made a decision, and that all he was saying now was to evoke his mother's sympathy. And what was the child in her womb thinking? Jiang Yan knew perfectly well.
“I plan to get up a little earlier every morning to help take her to school. Hmm… I still need to discuss it with Zhang Yining and the others. This can’t be done by me alone. Let’s take turns, five days a week, with each of us taking one day off.”

Nie Zhuangzhuang thought for a moment and then spoke, quickly making a decision.

He was a man of his own mind and knew exactly how he could help. Therefore, after speaking, Nie Zhuangzhuang looked at his mother expectantly, worried that she might refuse.

To be honest, the other person is a complete stranger, and he might not even need to make the decision himself. Besides, nobody knows how far this delivery will take, and going back and forth every day would interfere with his own affairs. And if his mother thinks he's just meddling, he'll have to find a way to convince her…

"Fool! Don't you know who your parents are?"

Lin Ge gave Nie Zhuangzhuang a disdainful look.

As expected, Jiang Yan wasn't angry after hearing her son's words. She picked up her work again, neither responding nor looking at Nie Zhuangzhuang. Only when Nie Zhuangzhuang's expression grew increasingly uneasy did she nod and say, "Anyway, it's your own business, what objection could I have? But you have to think this through. This isn't something that can be done in a day or two. Picking you up and dropping you off every day is very tiring. And you should know that if you take it upon yourself to help someone and then quit halfway through, that would be even more hateful and troublesome than not causing trouble in the first place. So are you prepared to persevere? Just consider that it will take an extra hour to commute every day. You'll be leaving at six o'clock every morning and getting up at five-thirty. Add to that wind and rain, and this idea of ​​yours is not easy at all. Not to mention the burden on Yi Ning and the others, are you sure that girl will agree to you doing this? She doesn't know you very well, does she?"

"But she had no other choice, otherwise she wouldn't have gone out alone to buy medicine late at night! So now it's a matter of agreeing or disagreeing, right? We should definitely resolve this first before considering anything else, right?"

Nie Zhuangzhuang tilted his head as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and with one sentence, Jiang Yan had no way to object.

Yes! Is this the time to consider dignity and face? The son is doing a good deed, so why should the mother discourage him? And if what the son says is true, then this family really needs help from all sectors of society!

Alas! Water and fire are merciless! A perfectly good home has been turned into this state; who can bear to let them continue to live in despair?
Jiang Yan sighed deeply.

“I’m not going to get involved in this. You can talk to your dad and Zhang Yining and the others you dragged here. I’m warning you first, you can’t object if they disagree! If they disagree, you’ll have to do it all by yourself! Because if you force someone to do this, it’s no longer an act of charity.”

"I know!"

Nie Zhuangzhuang grinned, put the spinach leaves in his hand on the ground, and rushed out to make a phone call.

"Ha ha……"

Seeing her son's hurried manner, Jiang Yan smiled wryly as she picked up the vegetable leaves from the ground. Looking at Lin Ge, who seemed lost in thought, she whispered, "Mimi, have you noticed that Zhuangzhuang and Lao Nie are becoming more and more alike? Both are full of a sense of justice, both sympathize with the weak regardless of their own safety. This kid might really take over Lao Nie's job someday and become an even better policeman than his father… Sigh! I originally wanted him to be an ordinary person, but now I think I'll pass."

"Children should be allowed to choose their own path in life! Parents should just help; there's no need for them to interfere."

Lin Ge glanced at Jiang Yan.

"Are you despising me?"

Jiang Yan's eyes turned cold, and her words made Lin Ge tremble. This woman, like Yang Xiaotong, was not someone to be trifled with. Lin Ge quickly decided to back down, swishing his tail as he turned and walked away.

Jiang Yan's voice came from the kitchen: "Come back in a few days, I have something good for you. Hmm... let me make this clear first, I don't know if it's effective, since it hasn't been clinically proven. If you die after taking it, don't blame me."

"You're just trying to scare me!"

Lin Ge paused dismissively, absolutely refusing to believe that Jiang Yan would give him anything risky. Besides, the two items he'd previously obtained from Jiang Yan had proven incredibly useful; he could only hope for the same outcome this time.

Arriving at the chubby boy's room, sure enough, he was engrossed in a lively chat on his phone. The five of them had their own group chat, where they discussed and made decisions about everything. This time, after Nie Zhuangzhuang explained the details, Zheng Jiacheng and Zhang Yining, who were online in the group, immediately offered their support. They didn't seem to care that they were only fourth graders themselves, focusing solely on helping others, and chatted very enthusiastically.

"They are all kind and good children!"

Lin Ge peeked at the chat interface and sighed with emotion. Zheng Jiacheng suggested helping Wei Li transfer to a school in Oil City, which would be more convenient for her and the five kids, and would also make it easier to help her more.

"Is this something you kids should be concerned with?"

Lin Ge watched speechlessly as Zheng Jiacheng and Nie Zhuangzhuang spouted nonsense in the chat box, with even Zhang Yining joining in, saying it was a great idea. The little brat even took it upon herself to plan to confront the principal tomorrow, regardless of whether Wei Li would agree to it.

However... even if it's impossible to achieve, this behavior isn't bad, right?

The little one has the courage to try for strangers, so let's not stop her! Kindness deserves praise, and if it succeeds, it's a good thing for both them and Wei Li.

Such courage and kindness will help them throughout their lives.

Lin Ge didn't intend to stop the kids from causing trouble; after all, they were just harassing the principal, and it was already quite remarkable that they had the courage to negotiate with him. He was now only considering another question: what could he do?

The kids are all so enthusiastic, so how could he, a cat who has met Wei Li more often, just sit idly by and sigh?
What does Wei Li need right now? Besides the hassle of getting to and from school, another major headache is definitely money. His father's accident at home—whether the bus company offered any assistance is another matter—but the family has certainly lost its source of income. I remember Wei Yixiao mentioning last time that he needed to work a second job to support the family and Wei Li's education. Now, with this incident, his own medical expenses are one issue, and his mother also needs continued medical care. Add to that rent, living expenses, and even tuition and lunch fees, and does this family have any savings to last until everything gets better?

Lin Ge was a little worried, so after thinking for a moment, he dialed Yang Xiaotong's number.

Ah!
At Jiang Yan's house, Lin Ge dialed her nemesis's number. For some reason, Lin Ge felt a chill, as if someone was watching him from behind.

(End of this chapter)