Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 479 United We Stand (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The enemy launched a relentless and insidious offensive, like a mountain pressing down on him, and the heavy pressure caused sweat to bead on Wei Zhengxun's forehead.

He dared not underestimate his opponent this time, but the situation he was facing was not one that he could solve alone.

Without wasting any time, Wei Zhengxun immediately called the command center to report the situation on the ground.

"Don't worry! We've already prepared for the details. The civil aviation authorities are working on adjusting flight routes and schedules for all flights nationwide, ensuring you have enough time for disinfection. So, Xiao Wei, focus on doing a good job with the disinfection, and work with the police dogs and cats to identify every suspect! Since the enemy has already made their move, it's not just a simple test. Nobody knows what other tactics they'll use next. As the person in charge on-site, you must control and handle all possible situations. And remember to always keep one thing in mind: thoroughly isolate the virus-carrying targets and ensure complete, thorough, and flawless disinfection. That's the real key to dealing with this incident!"

On the other end of the phone, the old leader's words reassured Wei Zhengxun.

Before Wei Zhengxun could ramble on, the old leader continued, "Furthermore, you can rest assured that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urgently contacting relevant countries and their respective civil aviation departments to cooperate with us in strengthening security checks and communication. Therefore, you shouldn't worry too much about diplomatic issues in your actions going forward. Any suspicious flights and related passengers and crew members should be controlled or quarantined as necessary. No matter what attitude they take, you must be firm. Don't worry, this time the entire country is backing you up! Our country is not the kind of small nation that can be easily bullied. If anyone insists on resisting, we will take action!"

"Yes!"

Wei Zhengxun was overjoyed. With the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country backing him, he didn't need to worry about many things. As long as the police weren't restricted in their actions, the difficulty of overcoming this incident would be reduced by more than half.

"There's one more thing. Chushi People's Hospital and the Provincial Military Region General Hospital have already deployed a large number of medical staff to the airport to minimize the pressure on security checks and virus testing. In addition, I've already sent someone to communicate with Tianchi Airport, and two hotels near the airport will be fully allocated for use as quarantine facilities. Everyone has been very selfless in this regard. You need to send someone to cooperate with them in the transfer, patrol, and communication work. If there aren't enough rooms, just call the airport's personnel department! They've promised that even if all the staff have to sleep outdoors, they will vacate the nearby staff dormitories for you. Their building has a total of 214 staff rooms, and the two large hotels can also vacate more than 400 rooms, which should be enough for now. Also, Chushi Zhongbai and Dongfang, two large supermarkets, have promised to immediately send you enough living supplies. Send someone to receive them..."

The old leader kept talking about the continuous support coming from all sides. These things might not be needed right now, but they were enough to prove that support from all quarters was selflessly and rapidly converging on this side.

"Regarding masks and protective suits, a company in Hubei Province has promised to provide them with priority supply unconditionally. If you ever run out, just call them and ask them to send some!"

"Regarding police support, the city is also making emergency allocations. However, due to the Military World Games, our Chu City does not have enough surplus police force. I am currently communicating with several neighboring cities and counties to ask them to send people over to help."

"Staff members from nearby communities and government agencies..."

"And the Municipal Red Cross Society and the Municipal Volunteer Association..."

"Outstanding university student group..."

"Enough is enough!"

Wei Zhengxun grew increasingly agitated as he listened, and couldn't help but interrupt his old leader, saying, "Sir, it's not that bad yet! I will ensure the airport is under strict and comprehensive control, and we will absolutely not allow a single virus to escape and enter Chu City, and we will absolutely not allow the incident to escalate! If you can help resolve the flight route issue, things will be much easier for me. As for those comrades who came to provide support, please assign them to other key locations that require assistance!"

"Xiao Wei, we must first consider the possibility of failure before we can win. We must make comprehensive preparations so that we won't be caught off guard if problems arise."

The old leader paused, sighed, and said, "Judging from the current situation, your side is the first line of defense. It would be best if you could hold it. But the enemy is cunning, and no one knows what will happen next. It's always better to act first than later. If we're prepared now, there won't be any chaos. Anyway, don't worry about this old man rambling on. Just focus on your work and leave the rear to us."

"Yes!"

Even though his old leader couldn't see him, Wei Zhengxun still couldn't help but salute.

After hanging up the phone, Wei Zhengxun let out a long sigh of relief. Seeing that Director Qin was still waiting for a reply, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's all settled! The higher-ups know about the difficulties we encountered and have already helped resolve them. From now on, all flights arriving in Chu City will undergo layout optimization to ensure that the schedules are evenly distributed and allow sufficient time for disinfection. Moreover, backup support is continuously arriving, so we just need to do our own job well. As I said before, thorough disinfection is crucial; we can't afford to leave any blind spots. In addition, have someone check the ventilation equipment carefully, so the entire airport doesn't smell of disinfectant."

"Yes!"

Director Qin was overjoyed; with help from above, this matter would be much simpler. The enemy intended to create chaos at the airport to fish in troubled waters, but this time their plot would be thwarted completely!

"But... making such a big fuss, how much resources and money will that waste!"

Director Qin couldn't help but sigh. The higher-ups were treating this incident like a large-scale campaign, requiring a massive investment of resources and manpower. But if the enemy only made a lot of noise but accomplished little, all of this would be wasted.

"It's better to waste money than to allow any accidents to happen!"

Wei Zhengxun shook his head, fully aware of the higher-ups' attitude. The nature of this Tiger virus incident and its potential consequences were far too egregious, leaving no room for any negligence.

Leading Director Qin to the exit hall, Wei Zhengxun saw that the hall was filled with smoke as a comprehensive disinfection operation was underway. Dozens of staff members in full protective suits were using specialized equipment and solvents to thoroughly disinfect the entire hall. They were fast, yet their movements were steady. Then, as the airport's air purification equipment operated at full capacity, the thick white smoke quickly dissipated, leaving only a lingering smell of alcohol.

About twenty minutes later, the disinfection work was completed. Dozens of airport staff rushed into the room with buckets, mops, and rags to carry out emergency cleaning of the entire interior, determined not to let this affect the country's international image.

Seeing everyone racing against time and working frantically, Wei Zhengxun nodded slightly.

But he also knew that this scene might repeat itself countless times a day. Every time a suspect was apprehended or discovered, the airport had to undergo a comprehensive disinfection, a terrifying amount of work. What worried him even more was that with each repetitive task, complacency or carelessness would inevitably follow. And if a lapse occurred… perhaps that was exactly the opportunity the enemy was waiting for—to exhaust everyone through this ordeal.

"How could we possibly let something like this happen?"

Wei Zhengxun shook his head and turned to look at an airport VIP lounge on the other side.

A dozen or so cats of various sizes were screaming inside, while several people in protective suits were inhumanely disinfecting them. Although these little creatures had managed to take the scattered agate bracelet, no one could guarantee they weren't infected with the virus. While the tiger virus is ineffective against felines, cats could still be infected and carry the virus. Even if the possibility was extremely small, they couldn't afford to be careless at this moment.

Fortunately, there was a large cat inside to keep things in order. Although the cats were meowing pitifully, none of them ran around. They obediently sat in a row, each looking pitifully out the glass door, without any resistance or struggle. The sprinkler system soaked the fur of each cat, and the smell of alcohol made them sneeze, but they all squatted obediently, looking rather pathetic.

"This time, we really have Mimi to thank!"

Looking at Mimi, who was soaking wet as if she had fallen into water, Wei Zhengxun felt a pang of emotion but smiled outwardly.

Right now, no one knows what methods the enemy will use, or how they will employ the Tiger virus. Hiding? Sealing it off? Or directly infecting people? Or will they use all methods in combination? It's all an unknown. In this situation of uncertainty about the enemy's methods, Mimi acts like a stabilizing force, providing reassurance. It seems that as long as it's there, any of the enemy's tactics will be exposed.

"Damn, my whole body is about to swell up from being soaked!"

As Li Siyu vigorously wiped his body with a towel, Lin Ge sighed silently.

Just like Wei Zhengxun had thought, he knew he would be undergoing disinfection countless times over the next few days. Frankly, it wasn't an easy task; alcohol was far too irritating to cats. Once or twice was fine, but there were still over ten days to go! As the first line of defense, the one most directly in contact with the virus, Lin Ge knew he, the cats, and the police officers around him would inevitably have to undergo disinfection repeatedly. And the enemy wouldn't give them any respite; they might be facing a second wave of challenges the moment they were dried off. And just when they finally managed to overcome one, they'd have to undergo disinfection again and go back into battle… The thought alone was terrifying!
"Mimi, don't worry! Sister Yang just called me and said she specially made protective suits for you cats and police dogs. They'll be shipped over as soon as they're finished. Hang in there until then, this whole thing depends on you."

Li Siyu dried Lin Ge off and then quickly went to help the other cats. To be honest, she was still shaken by what had just happened. Everything was so sudden; the bad guy had appeared out of nowhere and been swiftly subdued. Although there had been a few minor mishaps along the way, the final outcome had ultimately relieved her. Seeing how frantically busy the airport was because of this incident, her anxiety grew.

It's like fighting a war. The enemy has already deployed their vanguard; how far away can their subsequent offensive be? Each subsequent defense, each victory over them—it sounds simple, but the pressure is immense…

Even a single mistake will render all previous efforts meaningless. And even a single mistake could threaten the entire city of Chu, and even the entire country, with the virus!

This situation made Li Siyu extremely nervous.

Even so, she still mustered up the courage to comfort Lin Ge and did everything she could, big and small, to help him.

"What's there to be afraid of? From the moment I clearly sensed the presence of the Tiger virus, this matter was no longer dangerous; it was just a minor problem that required some tedious handling!"

Lin Ge, on the other hand, was more optimistic than Li Siyu. After all, the South American flight and the confirmation of the suspect had established that his sensory abilities were equally effective against the overseas Tiger virus. In this situation, as long as the enemy wasn't given a chance to escape the airport, the massive yet well-organized Chu City Tianchi International Airport would be a formidable prison for every suspect attempting to enter the country. Furthermore, the airport was surrounded by military and armed police personnel, and Lin Ge had the exits completely blocked. Unless there was an enemy informant within their ranks, or the enemy possessed extraordinary abilities, Lin Ge didn't believe they had any chance of success whatsoever.

As for the inside man... don't be ridiculous! This incident has received full support and all-out efforts from the country, how could such a flaw be left?

Lingo had complete trust in the country, in the leaders he had met at the previous meetings, and in all the staff involved in this incident. In such a serious event that even threatened the entire nation, absolutely no one would dare to slack off.

"If he exists, I will kill him with my own hands!"

Lin Ge thought fiercely, and seeing that the hurried but orderly disinfection work had ended, he took the lead in walking out of the VIP waiting room and leading the cats back to their posts.

"Ah woo~"

Feeling a bit sleepy, Lin Ge yawned, then forced himself to stay awake, his eyes fixed on the exit. Further out in the distance, a Boeing aircraft from Charles de Gaulle International Airport in France had already landed and opened its cabin.

'Didi! '

The collar around his neck suddenly beeped. Lin Ge was startled for a moment, but quickly answered the call.

"Mimi, are Li Siyu and Sun Chang next to you? I just called them, but their phones are both switched off."

Zhang Yong's voice came from the collar, carrying a hint of seriousness and worry.

Lin Ge looked up at Li Siyu beside him.

Li Siyu quickly approached and said, "Brother Zhang, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, everyone's cell phones are switched off 24/7. We can only communicate via internal walkie-talkies. Changchang's situation is probably the same. Is there something you need?"

"Oh! I see. So Mimi's phone call was one of the few that slipped through the net. Well... I'll keep it short. Zhang City received a request for assistance from Chu City and needs to select a dozen or so people to help. As for the police station, we've chosen Jiang Yiyi and Zhu Jun. You two haven't been back for many days. Is there anything we can help you bring? Once they arrive, I think we should apply for them to be in your group so you can take care of each other."

"Zhu Jun and Yi Yi are coming too? That's great! I don't need to bring anything, Mimi, what about you?"

Li Siyu smiled with delight.

"Ow~"

Lin Ge yawned with his mouth wide open.

Upon hearing the voice, Zhang Yong immediately pictured Lin Ge's usual lazy and disdainful expression. For some reason, his mood instantly improved, and he cheerfully continued, "Hehe... the voice sounds alright, so I'm relieved there's nothing wrong. The police station is doing well; nothing's happened lately. Except the cats in the yard haven't been coming as often, and your two little rascals like to run outside every day, that's all. Oh, by the way, Chief Nie took Zhao Zhigang to support Chang City. They're short-staffed at the airport to deal with this incident, so they need to bring in people from surrounding cities; quite a few people went from Zhang City."

Li Siyu wasn't surprised that Zhang Yong knew about the Tiger virus, but she solemnly reminded everyone, "Oh, then everyone should be careful. To be honest, this is quite dangerous. Everyone must protect themselves and pay attention to disinfection and personal safety."

At this point, she noticed the patrolling police officer looking in their direction, so she quickly stood up and stopped talking. Under the rule that everyone was required to keep their phones silent, her communication with Zhang Yong was clearly a violation of the rules.

Zhang Yong understood this as well, so he hung up the phone without saying anything more.

A serious-looking police officer slowly walked over, glanced at Li Siyu who looked anxious, and then at the cat that was staring at him with a calm, even disdainful, expression. His lips twitched, but he didn't say anything more.

He knew exactly what was going on with the cat. Plus, this cat had been the first to discover the situation and played a crucial role in the previous tense incident, so he wanted to remember the favor. Therefore, even though he knew perfectly well that the collar around the cat's neck was a communication device, he only glanced at Lin Ge quietly before shaking his head and leaving. Of course, he wouldn't hide anything from his superiors, but he trusted they would be lenient towards the cat.

On another note, he had also witnessed how hard the cat had worked these past few days. In fact, just seeing the cat there made everyone feel a little more at ease. It has to be said, this cat is truly incredible.

With that thought in mind, the police officer walked straight away.

"Huh...scared me to death!"

Li Siyu patted her chest, almost thinking that this person had discovered her violation of the rules.

"They've definitely already found out! It's just that they're not making a fuss about it because of me."

Lingo grinned arrogantly, then his expression turned serious again. He could already hear a lot of footsteps; passengers from France were quickly making their way from the terminal towards the exit.

Are there any accomplices of terrorists among this group?

If there are more, then the nature of this incident becomes even more egregious!
The last wave came from South America, and this wave is from Europe. Doesn't this prove that terrorists have already spread the Tiger virus to different locations around the world? Those guys, do they really want to destroy the world?

(End of this chapter)