Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 454 Spring is a Season of Rippling Light
Gu Peiyao quietly played with the cats for a while, unaware of what was happening a dozen meters away.

With the comfort of the Chinchilla, the Welsh cat, and the Birman cat, her mood quickly calmed down, and her rationality returned. Knowing that it was still class time, she finished feeding the three cat treats, clapped her hands, stood up, greeted Lin Ge who was returning to the rooftop, glanced curiously at the little golden shaded cat following behind Lin Ge, and reluctantly said goodbye to the three cats before carefully and stealthily returning to her classroom.

She quietly slipped into the classroom through the back door, thinking no one had noticed her mischief. Being rescued by a few cats was rather embarrassing, but thankfully no one saw what happened.

"call……"

Teacher Ye walked out from around the corner and finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

Huo Junpeng stood expressionless beside Old Man Jiang, his eyes narrowed, seemingly lost in thought.

The bell rang, and the students walked out of the classroom one by one with curiosity.

Although they didn't know what the commotion outside was about, everyone had a vague feeling that something had happened. But as soon as they stepped outside, they saw five cats already squatting in the yard, ready to serve their wares, which immediately dispelled all their doubts and speculations.

Forget everything else, the students rushed towards the spot where the five cats were perched. The girls were swooning over the Chinchilla and Welsh cats, while the boys were immediately captivated by the little tiger. The Birman cat was also adorable, its tiger-like appearance showing no fear whatsoever. It would even nuzzle against the boys' hands, begging them to bring out their toys and stop wasting their time.

"Holy crap! What kind of family does this cat belong to? It even has Siberian tigers?"

"That's not a Siberian tiger at all! Are you blind?!"

"Are you kidding me? Can't you tell?"

"Wow, this cat is so cute! Its soft meow is so adorable, it's melting my heart!"

"It's begging me to hug it!"

"Hey, let me touch it too..."

The students were incredibly excited, enthusiastically petting the cats. Since some of the cats had brought their own food and supplies, the ways of interacting with them were even more varied than before. One cat was enjoying the care and petting of several students, its tail held high like a flagpole in blissful contentment. The little chinchilla was experiencing such affection from so many people for the first time; it was so dazed that it could barely keep its eyes open, its legs giving way as it leaned against a girl's hand, gently rubbing its face against hers.

This adorable scene caused several girls nearby to scream with excitement.

The once solemn and quiet campus has now become lively and bustling. The lifeless environment has come alive in an instant, as if the dark, gloomy clouds have been blown away to reveal clear white clouds, blue sky, and warm sunshine.

"How does it feel? You've never seen children smile like this before, have you?"

Not far away, at a quiet corner, Old Jiang came up behind Huo Junpeng, smiling as he watched the children regain their energy. Even some of the more mature students stood quietly outside the crowd, watching their classmates interact with the cats, their faces relaxed.

This scene made Huo Junpeng feel somewhat uncomfortable. He couldn't help but turn his head and snort, "Hmph! Instead of studying properly, they're thinking about all this nonsense! It's not like the school doesn't care about their mental health. The monthly pep rally and the end-of-month class exchange meeting are all ways to alleviate their pressure. Besides, no matter how hard it is, it's only three years. The real pressure will only last about a year. Once they get through that, everything will be fine. Compared to their important future, which they can't choose twice, shouldn't they endure this little bit of time? What does a good university represent? I don't believe you don't understand, Director."

“Of course I understand, so I didn’t intend to stop your work. But children aren’t made of steel, you have to understand that. How can they withstand it if you try to judge them with an adult’s mindset?”

Old Jiang smiled slightly and didn't say anything more.

Ultimately, Huo Junpeng's starting point was to give the children a better future, and there's nothing to criticize about it. Everyone is doing this for the students' benefit, and we should all work together to find ways to help them.

"Relaxation corner, I'll find a more suitable place in a few days, and you can make it a little more tidy."

"Well, thank you for your help then."

The two smiled at each other, and all their previous conflicts vanished.

Lin Ge didn't linger at school for too long. After the fifteen-minute break, he led the four cats to a quiet spot in the school to rest for a while, and then interacted with them again during the break between the next class.

It must be said that after several sessions, the students' mood visibly improved significantly. While it may not have truly relieved much of their stress, Lin Ge felt he had at least done what he could.

In addition, he successfully prevented Gu Peiyao from doing something foolish, which could be considered as averting a tragedy, so Lin Ge was quite happy.

After leaving Longquan Middle School, Lin Ge led the four cats back to Zhanghe Police Station.

The cats at the police station were used to Lin Ge occasionally bringing back a few cats, and since these were all cats that had visited before, nothing too serious happened. The little tabby even approached the golden shaded and chinchilla cats, shamelessly sniffing their rear ends, behaving like a lecherous scoundrel. Unfortunately, the golden shaded cat was still a minor, and the chinchilla didn't seem interested in the little tabby, so its attitude towards it wasn't very friendly.

This frustrated the little tabby cat. Seeing that the snowclaw tabby next to it still dared to jump around and harass and mock it, it immediately pounced on it angrily, and the two cats wrestled together.

Spring is here, it's a season of blossoming life! The little ones seem to be adults now, it's time for them to find partners.

Lin Ge thought to himself with a sigh, then glanced furtively at the female hawksbill turtle lying there.

Unfortunately, the female tortoiseshell cat seemed to have lost interest in him, or perhaps her path to becoming the queen of the Zhangzhou cat population had exhausted her, so she no longer relentlessly pursued Lin Ge. Of course, if any other female cat tried to rub against Lin Ge, the female tortoiseshell would still lash out and chase them away. She seemed to regard Lin Ge as her possession, and apart from the few female cats she acknowledged and approved of, no other shameless cats were allowed near her.

This attitude, on the contrary, made Lin Ge feel relieved.

To be honest, getting a female hawksbill turtle pregnant is actually quite simple; it's just a matter of closing your eyes and doing it in one go. But Lin Ge just couldn't get over his own mental block, so he just made do and continued living like that.

"Meow?"

The sound of a limp suddenly came from the gate, as if the presence of the extra cat in the yard startled it.

This guy was shameless, and although his status under Lingo was declining, he didn't care at all. As long as Lingo didn't kick him out, he would continue to laze around in the house, occasionally getting annoyed by the little tabby and the snow-clawed tabby, but he didn't get angry. However, Lingo suddenly realized that this guy had been going out much more often lately. Before the New Year, he would always lie in the yard all day, but now, for some reason, he was rarely seen.

"Where have you run off to again, you rascal..."

Lin Ge turned to yell at the lame girl, but before he could finish speaking, he froze in shock. Behind the lame girl was a chubby orange tabby cat, whose obviously swollen belly made Lin Ge swallow all the words he was about to say.

"This is... my... lame... wife?"

Lin Ge blinked and watched as the orange female cat cautiously followed the limping cat into the yard.

It looked extremely nervous, its anxious glances around revealing its unease. Several times it even tried to back away, stopping to bark at the lame creature. It became particularly frightened when the playful budgies and snowclaw budgies, along with the mother hawksbill turtle, focused their attention on it. It wouldn't dare take another step, simply lying down to protect its belly, pitifully barking at the lame creature.

"Meow~"

The lame cat didn't seem to care. It turned around, meowed at the little female cat, and then ran over to Lingo in a few quick steps, squatted down, and wagged its tail like a dog.

Seeing this, the little female cat quickly got up and caught up with the lame man, squatting down next to Lingo with his head down, not moving at all.

"You brought your wife here for me to see? Not bad, you're almost pregnant after just a few days."

Lin Ge was somewhat surprised, not expecting that this lame cat would be the first among the cats he knew to find love. However, the little female cat looked unfamiliar, and he wondered where the lame cat had found her.

"Meow!"

The lame cat smugly wagged its tail, seemingly quite pleased with Lingo's surprised expression. As a member of the cat pack, it naturally needed the cat king's approval to find a mate. Although this was a fait accompli, Lingo's attitude did not disappoint it.

"Since you're pregnant, don't run around. Stay in the yard and rest. You don't need to worry about food or water. Oh! I'll call Huang Qi over sometime and have him give you a thorough check-up." Lin Ge, fulfilling his duty as the cat king, generously accepted the lame cat and its unborn kittens.

To be honest, it's not easy for a lame cat to find a mate. And these days, while it's easy for stray cats to give birth, ensuring their kittens grow up healthy is extremely difficult. Whether it's the lame cat or the little female kitten, they all need an excellent shelter like the Zhanghe Police Station so their offspring can grow up safely. As the cat king, this is also something Lin Ge must do. Since he has gained the recognition and trust of these cats, he must not only command them but also protect them and their offspring.

Only such a positive atmosphere and a willingness to take responsibility are the real reasons why the wild cats are willing to gather behind Ringo. Isn't this the very little thing the wild cats need to willingly submit to Ringo as their master?
They don't even particularly rely on the meager amount of cat food in the police station's yard, which is hardly enough for everyone. What they value most is the sense of security that allows them to survive in this difficult human world.

Feelings are mutual; this applies to both humans and cats.

Looking at the little female cat's bulging belly, Lin Ge felt genuinely happy. He had been anxious about Gu Peiyao that morning, but now he felt relieved again.

"Wow! Is she pregnant?"

Li Siyu, who was bringing cat food to the cats in the yard, immediately spotted the unusual female cat in front of Lin Ge. Its slightly plump figure and bulging belly were so eye-catching that Li Siyu's eyes lit up instantly.

However, the little female cat was startled by Li Siyu's voice and sudden appearance. She meowed and jumped up to run away.

"Ow!"

Lingo quickly called out to indicate that the place was safe and that it shouldn't be afraid.

But the King of Cats' orders were never as important as the kittens in her belly, and the little mother cat still dared not let Li Siyu near. Seeing her retreating slowly in fear, the lame cat quickly went over and rubbed its head against her body, trying its best to dispel her fear.

After making a fuss for quite a while, the little female cat finally lowered her guard and watched curiously as Li Siyu placed two bowls of cat food not far from her.

"Meow~"

As a tabby cat, it had never known fear. Wagging its tail, it ran to the plate, took a bite, then looked up to signal the female cat to come and eat—the cat food tasted so good!
"Meow!"

The little tortoiseshell cat appeared out of nowhere, rubbed against Lin Ge, then went to the cat food bowl and nudged the little tabby cat away with its head. It didn't eat itself, but just quietly watched the lame little female cat, and meowed softly twice.

The little tabby didn't dare to get entangled with the little hawksbill turtle and obediently slunk to the side with its tail drooping.

Then, the lame man eagerly pushed the little female cat from behind, finally managing to get her to the cat food bowl. Smelling the delicious aroma of the cat food in the bowl, the little female cat couldn't resist any longer and lowered her head to gulp it down.

Their eagerness left all the cats watching quietly, each seemingly lost in their own thoughts.

Pregnant cats need more and more nutrition, but it's clear that most don't meet that requirement. Lin Ge recalled the first time he saw the white cat; she braved the wind and snow, disregarding her impending delivery, to protect half a bag of cat food from getting wet, all for the sake of it. This little female cat was the same; it was obvious she had been hungry for a long time. Heaven knows if her unborn kittens were affected.

"You idiot, why didn't you bring it back sooner!"

Lin Ge glared fiercely at the lame man. This guy was no good husband or father at all!

"Meow?"

The limping creature squatted in place, shamelessly licking its crotch with its leg crossed over its head. Lin Ge's accusation left it somewhat bewildered, but given Lin Ge's status and authority, it obediently lowered its head and made an apologetic gesture.

Lingo couldn't bear to look at its foolish appearance, so he simply turned his head away and ignored it.

After the little female kitten finished eating, all her worries vanished. She was no longer afraid of the strangers and other cats in the yard, and even quickly figured out who was in charge. She meowed twice at Lingo as a thank you and a greeting, then cautiously approached the mother tortoiseshell cat. Seeing that the mother tortoiseshell cat didn't chase her away, she quickly slipped behind her, lay down, and peacefully closed her eyes for a nap.

"Who's really in charge here?!"

Lin Ge sighed, not understanding why these cats, especially the female cats, would always go to line up with the female tortoiseshell cats after greeting him whenever they came to this yard.

He's clearly the one in charge of this house, so why do all these female cats seem to be his subordinates? They work so hard every day, while the female tortoiseshell just lies around lazily as if she's doing nothing, yet her authority seems to grow stronger and stronger, inspiring more and more awe in the other cats.

"Ouch?"

The mother hawksbill cat glanced at Lin Ge, in a good mood today and not planning to cause him any trouble. Even the scent of the little female cat and its swollen belly made the mother hawksbill cat somewhat tempted, but after thinking it over, she regretfully gave up.

The female tortoiseshell glared fiercely at Lin Ge again, then shook her fur, stood up, and walked towards the cat house, wanting to avoid seeing him.

The little female kitten quickly got up and followed, ignoring her limp and sticking close behind the mother tortoiseshell, unwilling to leave her side even for a moment.

"Meow!"

Suddenly, the Chinchilla let out an angry roar, and then Lin Ge saw the Snowclaw Tiger with its tail between its legs flee in a sorry state. He had no idea what his stupid son had done to provoke the Chinchilla this time; judging from the Chinchilla's angry appearance, it seemed to have gone quite too far.

The snowclaw budgie seemed to have been beaten quite badly, and it ran fast, quickly climbing up a tree. It crashed headfirst into a wooden birdhouse in the tree, its entire body squeezing inside like liquid.

"quack!"

The lazy bird that had been lazily sleeping inside almost got crushed to death by the snowclaw budgerigar. It flapped its wings and cried out in pain, finally managing to squeeze out through the gap on the snowclaw budgerigar's back.

Hopping onto a bare branch, the rascal cursed as it preened its ruffled feathers. Suddenly, it noticed several strange cats in the yard below. So, while working, it kept glancing down, its eyes darting around.

Under the tree, the Chinchilla was complaining to the little hawksbill turtle, meowing incessantly and making gurgling sounds when it had a spare moment.

Like its mother, the little hawksbill turtle had a good temperament and looked quite dignified. The mischievous tabby and snowclaw tabby seemed to never grow up, but the little hawksbill turtle had already gained the trust of cats of similar age and kittens. It listened quietly to the chinchilla's complaints, and seeing its aggrieved expression, it fiercely raised its head and roared at the snowclaw tabby peeking out of the birdhouse, startling the snowclaw tabby into quickly retracting its head.

Meanwhile, the wicked bird that was plotting something was also startled and instinctively scurried into the birdhouse, desperately fighting with the snowclaw tiger for space.

The cacophony of birdsong and the meows of cats instantly drew the attention of all the cats below. Even the female tortoiseshell cat, Money Tree, and the kittens in the cat house curiously came out and looked up at the seemingly collapsing birdhouse.

"This guy is hopeless!"

Lin Ge watched this scene speechlessly and sighed deeply.

"This guy!"

Li Siyu was both annoyed and amused, completely at a loss with the Snowclaw Tiger. Seeing that it was trying to squeeze its rear end out but seemed trapped inside the birdhouse, she could only turn around and go to the cat house to get a ladder to rescue the silly fellow from the birdhouse.

"Hey, everyone's here!"

Just then, Old Jiang's voice suddenly rang out from the courtyard entrance. He was carrying a tin bucket and looking curiously at the increasing number of cats in the yard.

His appearance startled all the cats, who hurriedly ran back into the cat house.

With a 'plop', the snowclaw tiger finally broke free. Using the momentum of its backward movement, it landed hard on its backside on a tree branch, but it didn't know where it had bumped into, letting out a painful yelp.

"Meow!"

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