Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 524 Goodbye to the Six Little Ones (Please Subscribe!)

After stretching his muscles, Lin Ge squatted down and yawned.

The other cats were scattered around, some resting on the ground, others playing with each other. Even a mosquito flying overhead could attract the attention of several cats, who would crane their necks, staring intently, waiting for the right opportunity to jump up and pounce.

An insect, perhaps a beetle or something similar, was chased out of the grass by a cat. It flapped its wings frantically, trying to escape, but a cat leaped up from behind and pounced. It caught the insect with its two claws and pinned it to the ground.

Under Lingo's speechless gaze, the cat lowered its head, opened its mouth, and ate the worm without the slightest disgust, making a crunching sound as it chewed.

The worm quickly disappeared from its mouth, and the other cats retreated disappointedly, starting their search for other targets.

Two cats nearby were grooming each other when one, having been beaten up by its companion, ran over and stepped right over the two unfortunate creatures. The two looked up, bewildered, glanced around, then at each other, and surprisingly, instead of seeking revenge, they lay back down and huddled together again. This surprised the cat that had stepped on them and was about to run away; its eyes darted around, and it circled back, eager to step on them a second time…

Under a tree on the other side, a cat was eagerly trying to climb it. However, there was a troublemaker below it. As soon as it hugged the trunk, the rascal hooked its hind legs and pulled it off, causing it to slide helplessly down.

The silly thing was stubborn, determined to climb even when it was being hindered. However, every time it tried to climb, it was pulled back, and it never managed to get up the tree. The closest it came was when it was already halfway up, but that little rascal jumped up and grabbed it from behind, slamming both cats to the ground. This time it was really angry, turning around and growling as it lashed out with its paws. But the troublemaker wasn't one to be trifled with, and the two cats started slapping each other repeatedly, creating a chaotic mess.

"These guys are so carefree!"

Lin Ge sighed speechlessly, suddenly feeling that Anxi shouldn't have kept any fish. Wouldn't it have been better if she just came to see these silly cats when she longed for freedom? Fish are such fragile animals, they are simply not suitable for someone with a mental illness to keep.

Looking at the various mischievous little ones around him, even Lin Ge felt particularly relaxed at this moment, and his mood improved a lot.

It's true that people with heavy minds should keep cats; even the worst mood can be lifted by seeing them. Especially those silly creatures, they're so easy to make people laugh.

Soon, as time passed, the cats, having had their fill of playing, chose to leave one by one, completely satisfied.

Lin Ge stretched and stood up, then began his return journey.

Nothing else happened on the way back. When they arrived at the police station, the little Ragdoll cat had already gone back to its kennel and was sleeping soundly on a cat tree under the little Tortoiseshell cat. However, the mother Tortoiseshell cat was still awake and didn't say anything when she saw Lin Ge return. Seeing that Lin Ge didn't come closer but just found a place to lie down, the mother Tortoiseshell cat stood up and gently walked over, nudging Lin Ge to move a little, and then lay down back-to-back with him.

Lin Ge didn't chase it away; he was used to this kind of thing.

Silent all night.

The next morning, after getting up, Lin Ge wandered around the police station's service hall. He was surprised to find that there were very few people there today, and Yan Ziming was even quite relaxed, idly trimming his nails.

Lin Ge knew very well that this was probably the impact of the Tiger virus on society. At least until it was completely confirmed that this virus would not threaten the country, nor create a terrifying infection scenario like the one abroad, people were still willing to stay home to avoid contact and protect their own safety. Aside from work, most people didn't want to stay outside for long, which left Yan Ziming with some things to do for the time being.

Of course, only the civilian police officers have nothing to do. The threat and impact of the Tiger virus on society have already kept the police stations busy, making every effort to promote stability and public order.

People like Hu Lijun and Xie Hua have been working hard for many days with Yuan Meijuan and other auxiliary police officers.

They need to go deep into every community, every neighborhood, and even every household, going door-to-door to explain the precautions for the Tiger virus, prevent panic, and reassure the public. Often, they face hundreds of people asking questions every day, some of which are illogical and unreasonable, leaving them overwhelmed. Occasionally, they encounter conspiracy theorists or troublemakers, and they can only patiently explain things again and again until their throats are dry. They also need to add some legal explanations to prevent these individuals from continuing to spout nonsense or spreading self-righteous or fabricated fake news.

Zhu Jun, who had returned to Zhangzhou City, joined Zhang Yong and Zhao Zhigang in strengthening patrols within their jurisdiction.

The most frequent problems the police station has encountered these past few days have been the various conflicts that arose during the panic buying of supplies. Everyone wanted to grab as much as possible, but Zhangzhou's inventory was limited, mask factory production capacity was limited, and road transportation efficiency was limited. How could they possibly meet everyone's demand for hoarding in this sudden surge?
In just the two or three days since Lin Ge returned, he has already arrested three groups of people involved in fights and brought them to the police station.

Of course, these are all minor issues, and neither party is seriously injured. Mediation is the primary approach. As long as both parties have no further objections, apologize to each other, and cover each other's medical expenses, they can be told to stop wasting public resources and get out of there.

Of course, there are also those who refuse mediation, in which case we can only handle it officially. If they like staying in jail, let them stay there for a couple of days and we'll see.

In fights, it's never solely the fault of one side. The phrase "he struck first" can be used to reason, but not legally. Because the law doesn't recognize legal retaliation; any act of violence beyond self-defense is considered illegal fighting.

These factors have caused a lot of trouble for the police station.

"Fortunately, this kind of thing doesn't require my intervention, and it seems there's nothing I can do to help anyway. Sigh! I just hope things get better soon! Once people get used to hearing about the suffering abroad while enjoying peace and tranquility at home, they'll stop having these wild thoughts."

Lin Ge lazily thought to himself, and then voluntarily followed Qian Wei and Huo Guangping to deal with some sneaky and troublesome individuals.

After catching two petty thieves and apprehending a guy who found someone's phone and refused to return it, the day was over. It felt like nothing much had actually been accomplished, but it was incredibly tiring. These guys, once caught, all acted unreasonably, insisting they hadn't done anything wrong, requiring Qian Wei to patiently persuade them for a long time. The guy who found the phone even had the nerve to demand a large reward from the owner, which really infuriated Lin Ge.

Before he knew it, it was afternoon. Lin Ge hadn't forgotten his decision from the night before to check on Wei Li. So he broke away from Qian Wei's group and went to wait at the entrance of Youcheng Elementary School.

There were still so many parents picking up their children here, a dense, crowded scene. Even the terrifying Tiger virus couldn't diminish the parents' concern and worry for their children. Aside from everyone wearing masks, everything seemed normal.

Yes! The pharmacy across the street was packed with customers, and some of the medicine shelves were visibly empty. Lin Ge overheard someone asking when they would get masks, but the salesperson immediately told them it would be next week.

Not long after, the students left school. Unlike the somewhat chaotic situation in the past, the students' lines were much more orderly today, and the frequency of each class leaving was also much slower. The school was still trying to prevent too many people from gathering together.

Most of the children were wearing masks, but a few of the more independent kids who refused to wear masks were pulled out and given a stern lecture by the school leaders standing guard at the gate.

After waiting for about half an hour, most of the sixth-grade children had left the school. Only then did Lin Ge see Zhang Yining and Hu Miao pushing Wei Li's wheelchair, followed by Nie Zhuangzhuang, Xie Zaiqi, and Zheng Jiacheng. The six children walked out together.

As usual, they weren't picked up by their parents, and they were all used to going to and from school on their own. Lin Ge even overheard Zheng Jiacheng talking to Nie Zhuangzhuang about going to get some skewers, but Hu Miao turned around and gave him a lecture.

The gist of it is... the food stalls outside the school gate are not clean, so the teachers don't allow students to buy snacks at the school gate, or something like that?
Zheng Jiacheng didn't dare to talk back, only blinking frantically at Nie Zhuangzhuang. The two boys' cowardly yet greedy appearance made Lin Ge want to laugh, always feeling that children's lives nowadays are happier than his own at that time.

Yes! The main reason is that these kids didn't attend any tutoring classes, so they have more free time than some of the poor kids.

"Wei Li, don't forget about tomorrow. Hu Miao and I will pick you up then, and we'll meet at Xiaoguanyuan. You don't need to bring anything; I've already arranged everything and given it to the three boys."

What are Zhang Yining and Wei Li talking about?

"You don't need to pick me up, I can go to Xiaoguanyuan by myself!"

Wei Li was already very familiar with the five little ones, and she didn't seem awkward at all when she was with them. She looked much better than before, with enough color in her face, and her spirits pleased Lin Ge.

"It's not a big deal! If you don't let us pick you up, then I'll have to order Xie Zaiqi to pick you up."

"Um...then I'll trouble you."

"Ha ha……"

Ignoring Xie Zaiqi's speechless and frustrated expression, the three little girls giggled, their voices as loud as bells.

Then they quickly spotted the cat perched on a stone pillar on the sidewalk near the school gate, and their eyes lit up. Realizing they hadn't seen Mimi for months, they all rushed over with expressions of delight.

"Mimi, when did you get back?"

"Wow, you actually remembered to come find us!"

"Mimi..." Several children surrounded Lin Ge, making a fuss, which also attracted curious glances from passersby. Lin Ge, however, remained patient, listening to the children's chatter without interrupting them.

The concern in the little ones' tone and emotions warmed Lin Ge's heart, and it made all the love he had shown these little rascals worthwhile.

Remembering what Zheng Jiacheng and Nie Zhuangzhuang had just said, Lin Ge jumped down from the stone pillar, turned around, and gestured for the six little ones to follow him.

"Hey? Where are you going?"

The children were all curious, but none of them refused. Dissatisfied that Hu Miao was pushing the wheelchair too slowly, Nie Zhuangzhuang pushed her aside and pushed Wei Li faster to catch up with Lin Ge.

"whispering sound!"

Zhang Yining glanced at Nie Zhuangzhuang beside her with disdain, stopped walking, let go of his hand, and handed the wheelchair to Nie Zhuangzhuang alone.

When Hu Miao arrived and they walked side by side, Zhang Yining began to wonder where Mimi was taking them. Although no one had been home these past few days, it wouldn't be good to go back too late.

"It doesn't matter! Mimi won't hurt us. Besides, tomorrow is the weekend, and we don't have to worry about homework today."

Hu Miao said casually, then proudly patted her backpack and said, "By the way, I've finished my weekend homework! Apart from needing to improve my listening comprehension, I'm very free for the whole weekend."

"It's not like anyone hasn't finished their work!"

Zhang Yining curled her lip in disdain, thinking, "Isn't it the right thing to do to finish my homework?"

"..."

Zheng Jiacheng and Xie Zaiqi exchanged a glance, neither daring to look up.

Soon, Lin Ge led the six children to the bus stop, where they quietly waited for the bus. He didn't explain to them where they were going, and of course, there was no way to explain. But since they hadn't seen each other for a long time, it was only right to treat them to a nice meal, wasn't it?

Looking back at Nie Zhuangzhuang, who was pushing a wheelchair and quietly working on a math problem with Wei Li, Lin Ge felt that the boy seemed to have lost a lot of weight. Of course, it could also just be his imagination, perhaps because he wasn't wearing as many clothes as he would in winter?

Soon the target bus arrived, and Lin Ge jumped on it with practiced ease, then jumped onto the empty space on the right side of the dashboard.

The driver already recognized Lin Ge and had no intention of stopping him. Seeing a wheelchair among the people queuing at the bus door, he proactively opened the rear door of the bus, since the wheelchair couldn't get on through the front door.

When the back door opened, Lin Ge was astonished to see Nie Zhuangzhuang, still attached to the wheelchair frame, gritting his teeth and straining, actually lifting the wheelchair and Wei Li together. It seemed this wasn't the first time he'd done this, nor was it the first time Wei Li had been lifted by Nie Zhuangzhuang. Therefore, although her steps were a little unsteady and the wheelchair wobbled slightly, Wei Li sat steadily without crying out or struggling. She even grabbed the handrail to ease the pressure on Nie Zhuangzhuang, and finally, amidst the exclamations of the passengers, they successfully got on.

The other four kids also ran over from the front door to lend a hand, ensuring that Wei Li landed safely without any accidents.

"This kid's got some strength!"

Lin Ge watched this scene with a sigh, seeing Nie Zhuangzhuang wipe the sweat from his forehead, take out his bus card from his bag, and swipe it twice at the front door. He followed Nie Zhuangzhuang over, then jumped into his wheelchair, looked at him, then at Wei Li, and inexplicably revealed a strange smile.

"Mimi, where are we going?"

Zheng Jiacheng grew increasingly curious. They had even boarded a bus. Where was this cat going to lead them?
The other children also looked over, their faces filled with curiosity.

Lin Ge ignored them.

What should I say at this point? Won't I find out when we reach our destination?

Amidst the children's curious speculation, Lin Ge led them to Wanda Station and got off the train first. But getting off Wei Li couldn't be done by Nie Zhuangzhuang alone; the children worked together, lifting the wheels and handrails, to carry Wei Li off the train.

Lin Ge watched this scene with satisfaction, feeling as if his son and daughter had grown up and become sensible.

Therefore, it is even more necessary to treat everyone to a meal and give them praise this time!
Seeing that the Wanda Plaza had become noticeably less crowded, Lin Ge finally stopped hiding it this time and led the six little ones to a so-called Korean buffet restaurant on the fourth floor.

The cat jumped onto the service counter, startling the staff behind it.

But the arrival of six bright-eyed kids quickly made the waitress realize what was going on. Even though business was slow lately, she still politely declined, saying, "Excuse me, kids, pets aren't allowed in our restaurant. Perhaps you could ask someone you know to look after this cat after you finish eating?"

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Ge slammed his hand on the table, his glaring eyes startling the woman.

"I wasn't planning on going in. I just jumped up here to pay! Today it's my cat's treat, understand?"

As he spoke, Lin Ge turned his collar around, revealing the payment QR code that was originally on his back to the waiter.

This incredible, even bizarre, scene left the waiter speechless.

Having worked in this industry for several years, this is the first time I've ever seen a cat treat a human to a meal! And this cat didn't even need to be told what to do; it already knew to ask someone to pay the bill and even swipe a card to pay?

"This is……"

The waiter looked at the six little ones.

"Mimi's treating!"

Zheng Jiacheng's eyes lit up when he suddenly realized what was happening, and he almost drooled.

His father hasn't been home these past few days, and his mother is even less of a concern. In short, he's been spending his nights either eating instant noodles or ordering simple takeout, and he's been craving a proper meal for a long time.

The other kids nodded in agreement, not finding anything strange about Lin Ge's actions.

"is this okay?"

Wei Li and Ling Ge had spent relatively little time together, and although they understood the cat's magical abilities, they hadn't expected it to be so psychic.

"No problem! This guy's rich; treating us to dinner is nothing!"

Nie Zhuangzhuang waved his hand casually, indicating that there was no need to consider whether Mimi had money or not. Last month, he had even overheard Nie Guoqiang mentioning to Jiang Yan that Mimi had made several outstanding contributions this time, earning tens of thousands of yuan in bonuses!
Zhang Yining and Hu Miao exchanged a glance and then huddled together at the service counter: "Sister, please help us! Mimi invited us to dinner, we can't possibly refuse her, right? Could you find us a secluded spot where no one can see us? I promise Mimi will behave and not run away, and we'll hide her well when we go in so no one can see her, okay? Please! Sister, look how cute this cat is, how can you bear to refuse her?"

"What's so cute about it?"

The waiter looked at the cat with its bulging eyes staring at him, and after thinking about it, he finally gave in.

After all... business has really been bad lately.

(End of this chapter)