Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 77 Magic Beasts
There is a small square outside the first-floor entrance of the community building, which can be accessed by going around to the side.

There are some fitness equipment in the square, but most of them are rusted and broken, and the few that are intact are covered in dust.

From the fourth floor of the nursing home, you can clearly see this small courtyard. However, under normal circumstances, Shen Tao doesn't allow the elderly to come downstairs casually. Even if they have a lot of free time, they can only quietly look out from the fourth-floor window.

Hu Lijun took a piece of paper and wiped it on the chair in the corner, gesturing for the caregiver to sit down first.

Seeing her timid and hesitant demeanor, Hu Lijun smiled and said, "Don't worry, Grandma Wang has already forgiven you, hasn't she? This matter is pretty much over. I won't say anything, but you should still be a little more careful in the future, right?"

The caregiver nodded quickly: "I...I won't dare to take advantage of others again. Besides, it was Yang Xiufang who brought up the money first. She encouraged me to take the money and then split it among us so that Ma Xiaorong and the others wouldn't talk about it outside."

Hu Lijun nodded, but remained noncommittal.

What's the point of discussing who had the idea to steal someone else's money, how many people shared it, or whether it's because they thought the law wouldn't punish everyone?

He didn't say anything when the police came, and only tried to explain after the matter was exposed. This shows that he was taking chances, and he was bound to get caught sooner or later.

To be honest, if it weren't for Old Lady Wang and her daughter-in-law being afraid of their scandal being exposed and not wanting to pursue the matter, plus the fact that the nursing home really needed people, none of these women would have gotten away with it; they would all have ended up in the police station for a few days.

And for now, this is all that can be done.

The job of a police officer is not just to arrest people and put them in jail. Once the matter is resolved, in order to maintain social stability, some things cannot be done too rigidly.

Just like those elderly people who jaywalk, is it that the traffic police don't want to deal with them? The real reason is that they simply have no other choice but to compromise.

Of course, things can only be done once, not twice. If these women remain unrepentant, then he shouldn't blame him for being impolite.

To give an example from traffic police, if you really run a red light and get hit and killed, unless the perpetrator is too stupid to admit fault and pay money to avoid trouble or is actually at fault, traffic police are actually quite willing to find them fully responsible, to give others a warning.

That's the gist of the matter. It's a good thing that things were resolved smoothly and all the money was settled.

Of course, it was foreseeable that the woman in front of him would be fired by Shen Tao.

After giving the woman another stern warning and going up to the office to speak with the community leaders, Hu Lijun went to the fourth floor to say goodbye to Yao Jinna and Grandma Wang, and then left with Lin Ge.

After getting on the bus, he remained silent the whole way, and looked somewhat tired.

Although today's matter wasn't major, it still kept him busy for quite a while. Not only was the case complicated and convoluted, but taking statements from several women with sharp minds also kept Hu Lijun talking until his lips were dry, and he was quite worried and lost a few hairs.

But it's not okay not to do it.

The case is closed to outsiders, but Hu Lijun still has the records and filing procedures. If these women are caught stealing again, these records will serve as proof of their repeated offenses and potential multiple punishments.

Police stations may give lenient sentences to minor cases, but that doesn't mean there's no accountability afterward. These days, the future cost of breaking the law is actually quite high.

So, you should be honest and not break the law. Don't think that just because it's a small matter, no one will care!

Hu Lijun gave a final summary.

Lin Ge lay quietly in the passenger seat, listening to Hu Lijun's rambling on and on.

He had never heard of many of these things before, nor did he expect that a casual report from the public would bring such a heavy workload to the police officers on duty.

No wonder some local police stations or officers are reluctant to write a police report for trivial matters. Although this is against regulations, it is indeed to save trouble.

Hu Lijun could have done the same.

However, only by filing a case and recording it can we effectively deter these people who disregard the law. Only by taking individual statements from each of them can we instill in those greedy women a greater sense of respect for illegal behavior.

On the way, Hu Lijun told Lin Ge the reason why he brought him out today.

It wasn't because of such a small theft case, but because Long Xiaojun's case was still gaining traction online, putting a lot of pressure on Nie Guoqiang from the Municipal Bureau. As a result, he had no choice but to take a roundabout approach and send Lin Ge away to avoid trouble for a few days.

Nie Guoqiang chose Zhang Yong's home as his refuge. Zhang Yong was away on a business trip and hadn't returned yet, and his wife, Yang Xiaotong, was also on duty at the hospital for the next few days, leaving only their daughter, Zhang Yining, at home.

Whether it was to find someone to keep Zhang Yining company or to have Lin Ge look after the child, after discussing it over the phone and getting his wife's consent, Nie Guoqiang found Lin Ge a temporary place to stay.

"Mimi, don't cause any trouble later. I don't know if you'll be able to get used to living here, but whatever you do, don't be naughty and annoy people."

Hu Lijun parked the car in a residential area and continued rambling after getting out: "By the way, I heard Yang Xiaotong is particularly particular about hygiene. When you get to her house, be careful not to make a mess of it when you pee or poop."

"Your cat grandpa is much cleaner than you!"

Lin Ge glared at Hu Lijun, while inwardly thankful that he had shaved his fur clean. Otherwise, given that silver shaded dogs molt twice a year, with each molt lasting six months, he really couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't have made Zhang Yining's house dirty.

Lin Ge himself was quite puzzled. Why was this silver shaded coat shedding so much fur?

Look at those domestic shorthair cats and blue cats; almost no one complains about their shedding. However, when it comes to British Shorthairs, the shedding is even more excessive than that of long-haired Ragdolls. Just a slight shake of their bodies and the shedding is like a downpour.

However... there are pros and cons!
At least someone like Lingo rarely worries about his personal hygiene. As a result of his abundant fur, even the dirtiest grime won't stay on him for more than a few days before it falls off with the shed cat hair.

Lin Ge followed behind Hu Lijun, looking around as he walked.

The residential complex where Zhang Yong lives looks a bit old, with only seven or eight floors.

But the environment is quite good, at least in terms of greenery, it's better than many high-rise residential areas that Lin Ge has seen.

Those neighborhoods that just plant a few lawns and low-lying plants are practically doing a half-hearted job. This place is completely shaded by trees, with towering trees over ten meters tall providing cover between the buildings. I wonder if the residents living next to these trees find it annoying that branches are sticking out of their windows.

Walking a little further in, I came to a building in the center of the community and suddenly saw seven or eight people gathered together arguing about something.

Lin Ge only heard words like "elevator," "first floor," and "subsidy." The group quickly noticed Hu Lijun, who was wearing a police uniform, walking towards them, and they all shut their mouths.

As they passed by, the way these people looked at Hu Lijun was rather strange.

However, since the other party hadn't asked for help, Hu Lijun wouldn't go looking for trouble. He simply led Lin Ge to the entrance of a building, took out a key fob to open the door, and went straight to the second floor.

There was clearly another key on the cord with the sensor key attached, but Hu Lijun still chose to ring the doorbell.

Lin Ge perked up his ears and heard the pattering of footsteps coming from inside.

The door opened quickly, and Zhang Yining looked over with a face full of excitement: "Mimi, you're finally here! I've been waiting so anxiously! I thought Daddy was joking with me, just trying to make me laugh!"

The little girl, barefoot, welcomed the man and the cat in, and then brought Hu Lijun a small basket of fruit: "Uncle Hu, why didn't you bring Hu Miao over to play? Today is Sunday, after all. You should at least let her rest one day a week, right?"

"Hehe, how about I bring her over again tonight? You two can sleep together and go to school together tomorrow, but remember not to stay up too late, okay?"

Hu Lijun didn't stand on ceremony with Zhang Yining either, since this wasn't his first time visiting Zhang Yong's home because of the two children.

Zhang Yining beamed with joy at Hu Lijun's words, and Hu Lijun then squatted down and covered Lin Ge's head with his hand: "Mimi, don't move. I'll hang the key around your neck. If you want to go out during the day, remember to close the door properly. Oh, and don't lose the key."

"That's right! Mimi, you can take me to school every day and then pick me up from school!"

Zhang Yining had a pretty good idea, and even reminded Lin Ge, "I'll tell you the code for the front door later. When you come in, you just need to hold the key near the sensor and enter 0921, my birthday, to open the door."

"Yining, didn't you just tell me the password?"

Hu Lijun looked helpless and tightened the key around Lin Ge's neck. "Don't be so careless when you're out. If bad guys find out your password, it will be very dangerous for you to be home alone."

"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid!"

Zhang Yining waved his hand dismissively.

(End of this chapter)