Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 505 The Cat Master

News about the foreign tiger virus in the media gradually became more and more heated over time.

Various news reports intertwined, and the terrible situation abroad gradually took shape in the minds of ordinary people, forming vivid images.

As news reports revealed the appalling statistics on the impact of the pandemic on people abroad, ordinary citizens couldn't help but worry about their own safety and began to try every means to protect themselves.

Many people have started stockpiling supplies at supermarkets. Instant noodles and bread, which they used to look down on, are now being stuffed into shopping carts. Grains, oils, vegetables, and various meats have all sold out in the past two days. Disinfecting alcohol and disinfectant, which usually sell only a few bottles a year, and masks that no one had thought about wearing for years, have all been sold out in a very short time. Even commonly used medicines, which are not related to these items, are being frantically brought home.

Nearby attractions are preparing to close one by one, and more and more people in companies and businesses are trying to get time off work. Under these circumstances, Chang City, which originally relied heavily on tourism, seems to have fallen silent in an instant, and even the number of pedestrians hurrying along the streets has visibly decreased.

Despite this, the Changshi Municipal Public Security Bureau is now in complete chaos.

The various troubles brought about by the virus panic kept the police officers in Changshi extremely busy, without even having time to stop and say hello.

Nie Guoqiang, on the other hand, is someone who can never sit still.

Even though his legs felt like they were about to cramp up with the slightest movement, he still volunteered to join the investigation team. He believed that in his current condition, helping to maintain order at the airport would only cause trouble; the most convenient thing for him to do was to engage in mental labor such as case analysis. Whether it was the Tong Yang case or the Yi Xinda drug case, there were still many hidden truths that had not been uncovered, and this was precisely where his professional criminal investigation skills could come in handy.

however……

Although Director Wang was very tempted, he had to give up regretfully when he looked up and saw the cat aggressively clinging to Nie Guoqiang.

Equally embarrassed was Ge Fenghua from the anti-drug squad.

The two men had different goals: one wanted Chief Nie, who had extensive experience in criminal investigation, and the other wanted a cat with a magical affinity for drugs. Unfortunately, their two targets were currently arguing, making it impossible for either of them to find an opportunity to speak.

"Mimi, don't be stubborn!"

Nie Guoqiang looked at Lin Ge helplessly, never expecting this guy to cause him trouble at this time.

"Ugh! You're the one who's being willful! You're such a willful idiot! Don't you understand your own situation? You still have to work! Don't you realize you need rest until you're carried to the hospital? Are you a pig?"

Lin Ge glared at Nie Guoqiang, his piercing roars sounding like he was swearing.

If Nie Guoqiang dared to speak, he would retort without hesitation with a roar, leaving Nie Guoqiang helpless against his arrogant demeanor.

Even though they were out in public, Lin Ge showed no respect for Nie Guoqiang. Of course, all of this was for Nie Guoqiang's own good. Ever since that bastard stopped him from calling Jiang Yan'er, Lin Ge had been extremely annoyed with Nie Guoqiang.

"Who do you think you are? Do you think this planet can't turn without you? You're still trying to keep it from Zhang City, afraid your wife will throw a tantrum and order you to get back right now?"

Lin Ge grew increasingly annoyed, and his attitude towards Nie Guoqiang worsened. He truly couldn't understand what this idiot was thinking. His leg was already so painful he couldn't stand up, yet he was still thinking about solving cases and helping others. Was he some kind of saint?

Pshaw! He's a complete idiot, a total moron!
"Hehe... Lao Nie, this cat is cursing you! I bet it's cursing you really badly!"

Liu Yuan, watching the commotion from the sidelines, was thoroughly enjoying himself and even joined in, fanning the flames. He was mainly amazed by the cat's intelligence; it was incredible that a cat could be so caring and even so courageous!
"Nonsense! Of course I know, this cat can be as rude as a thug when it swears."

Nie Guoqiang glanced at Liu Yuan, but he was completely helpless with Lin Ge. Mainly because Lin Ge couldn't stand up right now, and Mimi was blocking his way from communicating with others, leaving him utterly at a loss for what to do.

Of course, there's an even more important reason: this little bastard is a formidable fighter, and Nie Guoqiang knows he's no match for him. If he really provokes this little bastard into a rage, who knows if it might swat him with its claws.

Liu Yuan gave a wicked smile and continued to stir things up: "So what should we do? Just listen to this cat and rest quietly? To be honest, I think you might as well go back to Zhangzhou. Staying here will only cause trouble. Look at you, limping around, needing someone to take care of you."

"If that really doesn't work, Director Nie, you should go back! Leave things here to me and Mimi."

Zhao Zhigang also came over, observing Nie Guoqiang's expression as he said, "To be honest, I'm a little worried about the current situation at the police station. After all, Changshi is in such a mess, Zhangshi probably isn't much better off. Our police station is already short-staffed, so it's better for you to go back and help out than to stay here and argue with Mimi. As for the case you're concerned about, let Mimi and me run errands for you. That'll be a way for you to show your support for Changshi, right?"

"just you?"

Nie Guoqiang gave a disdainful sneer, showing his utter contempt for Zhao Zhigang.

"Don't underestimate me! I've already trained myself, okay?"

Zhao Zhigang felt wronged and glared at Nie Guoqiang resentfully, saying, "Look at everything I've done since my official promotion, every single thing I've done has been handled perfectly. I'm your subordinate, a qualified police officer at Zhanghe Police Station! I've been exposed to solving cases for a while now, so I'm quite experienced, okay? Besides, there's Mimi around, isn't there? To put it bluntly, as long as I take good care of Mimi, these small cases will be a piece of cake with her abilities, right?"

In the end, Zhao Zhigang even became proud.

"Good-for-nothing!"

Nie Guoqiang had initially enjoyed the conversation, but by the end, he couldn't help but curse. He genuinely felt that Zhao Zhigang had absolutely no self-respect; how could he have the nerve to say something like "relying on a cat"?
"Pfft!"

Liu Yuan couldn't help but burst out laughing. He really hadn't expected Nie Guoqiang and his men to be so hilarious. With an eccentric subordinate and a bizarre cat, what kind of police station had Nie Guoqiang managed to build up over the years?
He suddenly developed a strong interest in the Zhanghe Police Station.

After all that small talk, facing Lin Ge's fierce gaze, Nie Guoqiang ultimately had no choice but to compromise. He felt a sense of urgency, like his own son had grown up while he himself had grown old and reached retirement age. Although the Wolf King was unwilling to admit his age, the pain and aches in his body reminded him that he was no longer the impulsive young man he once was. He could no longer single-handedly kick down seven or eight drug smugglers on the border.

Sighing inwardly, Nie Guoqiang turned to look at the cat glaring at him fiercely from the chair next to him and said calmly, "Mimi, what's your opinion? You were involved in both cases, so at least finish what you started, right? Hmm... Tong Yang's case basically relied on interrogation and community cooperation, so there wasn't much room for you to be involved. But the Yi Xinda case, which you personally uncovered, which involved Yi Xinda relying on Mi Zhi, requires all the criminals to be arrested."

"I have no objection! But can these insects in Changshi really cooperate with me and understand my commands?"

Lin Ge let out a roar, having very little faith in the Changshi police. It wasn't that they were all useless, but compared to the police he was familiar with in Zhangshi, the Changshi police were visibly much worse.

Moreover, their "lack" doesn't refer to ability; after all, anyone who becomes a police officer must have some skills. The main issue, in Lin Ge's view, is a slight deficiency in the morale and dedication to the profession among the locals. To put it simply, some of these officers treat their job merely as a regular job—working hard to earn money and support their families. They lack a top-down, proactive mindset, something akin to a corporate culture. Frankly, this isn't a problem with these officers themselves; it's likely that Changshi's approach to cultivating this spirit isn't as proactive as Zhangshi's, leading to a lack of initiative among the police.

However, it's not a major issue; perhaps a speech or a campaign promoting spiritual civilization could improve things. More importantly, with the example of Nie Guoqiang, who is disabled but determined, the guy surnamed Wang must be feeling particularly awkward right now.

Lin Ge's ears twitched as he heard cursing coming from upstairs through the window.

I've been in Changshi for several days now, and this is the first time I've heard a police officer swear. The police here always seem exceptionally polite and courteous, their manners and speech are unlike what one would expect from police officers. Perhaps it's because it's a tourist city?
Lin Ge secretly guessed. "But Director Wang should already be making changes, right? He lost face in front of others, even in front of Liu Yuan in that white shirt. Director Wang certainly doesn't want things to continue like this."

Lin Ge thought to himself, deciding to give these people another chance. After all, they were police officers, and his colleagues. Even if they had minor flaws, as long as they didn't commit any fundamental errors, they still had the right to correct them.

In short, Lin Ge softened his heart and, in order to let Nie Guoqiang go back to recuperate in peace, could only nod and agree to his unreasonable request.

"Actually, I'm also very tired and really want to rest!"

Looking back at the four policemen following behind him, Lin Ge sighed.

It was already the next day. Early that morning, Liu Yuan had volunteered to drive Nie Guoqiang back to Zhangzhou City.

Little did he know that he had barely sat in the car, and before the car's rear had even disappeared from sight, Lin Ge immediately dialed Jiang Yan's number.

He's a cat and can't talk, but that's okay, Zhao Zhigang is right there!

This guy never dared to disobey Lin Ge. When Lin Ge squinted and glanced at his crotch, he quickly and honestly recounted Nie Guoqiang's situation and the tireless efforts he had made since arriving in Changshi, all amidst Jiang Yan's questioning voice from inside the collar. He even went so far as to exaggerate Nie Guoqiang's condition, saying he had hundreds of layers of plasters on his legs and was using them as crutches to move.

Zhao Zhigang's words were exaggerated, which satisfied Lin Ge, while Jiang Yan remained silent for a long time on the other end of the phone.

After a moment, she thanked Zhao Zhigang for taking care of her husband, Lao Nie, over the past few days, and also thanked Mimi for calling to report on him. She then casually reminded Lin Ge to visit her office when he had time, before hanging up with a cold laugh and a snort.

"Boss Nie is finished!"

Zhao Zhigang sighed the whole way, even just from that phone call he could feel Jiang Yan's chilling aura. Without a girlfriend, Zhao Zhigang couldn't imagine what would happen to Boss Nie after he went back, so he could only wretchedly pray for him.

"You're overthinking it! Jiang Yan'er isn't an unreasonable woman. She'll postpone punishing Nie Guoqiang until he's fully recovered."

Lin Ge glanced at Zhao Zhigang with disdain, but inwardly regretted that Jiang Yan wasn't Yang Xiaotong. If it were Yang Xiaotong, upon learning that Zhang Yong dared to fight despite his injuries and even risk his life, she would definitely have drugged him and locked him in the lab.

Of course, Jiang Yan was also furious, and once Nie Guoqiang recovered, she would definitely give him a taste of his own medicine.

As Lin Ge continued walking forward, filled with anticipation.

He was currently in a large hardware market in Changshi City. Through analysis of surveillance footage outside Yixinda Company, Changshi police identified two vehicles illegally transporting Yitomizhi and monitored one of them entering the hardware market. Further analysis of the tire details of the van in the surveillance footage revealed that it was clearly under heavy load when entering the market courtyard. However, when leaving, the vehicle moved much more easily over speed bumps. While it wasn't certain that the vehicle had actually unloaded Yitomizhi at this hardware market, it was highly suspicious and undoubtedly needed to be inspected.

As for the van itself, although it was found to be using a fake license plate, the traffic police were eventually able to identify it. However, the original owner of the vehicle sold it two years ago, and the current owner is still under investigation.

Returning his attention to the large hardware market, Lin Ge frowned slightly.

This market, specializing in building materials, boards, furniture, doors and windows, paints, hardware accessories, and even custom curtains and wallpaper, is filled with countless shops and small workshops. As a place that can solve all your renovation problems in one stop, it boasts a wide variety of processing machinery. Besides the branded goods in the building outside the courtyard, the small workshops inside support all kinds of customization, representing diverse production capabilities.

To be honest, Lin Ge wouldn't be surprised if a place like this could produce anything. At most, they just can't do mass production; their handcrafted items might even be better than those from large factories.

Although Lei Hanqin and Shao Yongkang's analysis of the seized tobacco powder indicated that it was produced by a professional packaging company, Lin Ge could not ignore the possibility of it being produced by a small workshop since the truck had been seen at that location on surveillance footage.

"Mimi, watch out for the nails on the ground!"

Seeing several rusty nails lying on the ground ahead, Zhao Zhigang quickly called out to warn them. He dared not let the cat, which was looking around curiously, get hurt; otherwise, Boss Nie would definitely kill him when they got back.

Lin Ge ignored Zhao Zhigang, nimbly leaping over the nails, and eagerly anticipating whether any car would be damaged by them and suffer a major misfortune.

Unfortunately, before he could finish his fantasy, Pu Lingyu, who had been ordered to work on the case, picked up the nail and threw it into the nearby trash can.

Lin Ge glanced back at her; this woman didn't seem as lazy as she had been yesterday.

"What are you looking at! It's all because of you, cat, that I got scolded and had to follow a cat around on fieldwork! Honestly, how could something so absurd happen, a bunch of police officers following a cat like idiots!"

Although Pu Lingyu did a small thing without thinking much of it, she still harbored suspicions about Lin Ge. While looking around for clues, she kept muttering to herself, making no attempt to hide her doubts about the cat.

However, the other two police officers beside her, one from the Criminal Investigation Division and the other from the Narcotics Control Division, did not offer any support whatsoever.

As the police officers who accompanied the cat and the Zhangzhou support team on that day, and who were responsible for seizing the group of people relying on Mimi in the chemical industrial park that same day, they were very clear about Mimi's capabilities. In fact, if it weren't for the cat that day, their team alone would definitely have missed that crucial piece of evidence hidden in a remote location. And if that thing hadn't been found in time, wouldn't destroying the chemical company's equipment have been a piece of cake?
When all the clues are gone, and the search of Yixinda reduces suspicion or even puts it on the safe list, who knows how many more drug-related products this factory can still produce?

This terrifying future was averted thanks to the cat in front of us discovering Yixinda's cat in time and completely stopping its criminal activities.

So, putting aside other police officers, at least the anti-drug police in Changshi City were already completely convinced of Lin Ge's abilities and extremely grateful to him.

Even as they strolled slowly behind a cat, attracting curious glances and pointing fingers from shopkeepers and passersby, the two men remained unfazed, displaying even greater composure than Zhao Zhigang.

"If I remember correctly, that car in the surveillance footage has been to this place before, right?"

Lin Ge walked to the deepest part of the courtyard and looked around. He found that there was a whole row of small workshops in front of him. They placed their finished products in the front storefront, while there were all sorts of mechanical equipment emitting loud noises.

Although the truck was seen stopping here in the previous surveillance footage, the workshop equipment in front of us seems to have nothing to do with product packaging, suggesting that the direction of this investigation may have been misguided.

At least that's what Pu Lingyu thought.

Seeing the cat squatting in place, looking around and not moving, the diligent male police officer went around asking questions with photos of cigarette powder and plastic bags. Pu Lingyu felt that this was a waste of time and had no purpose.

But she didn't want to get too close to the cat, so she could only join in asking questions.

(End of this chapter)