Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 273 Beauty Trap

Shao Yongkang felt like strangling Nie Guoqiang.

He never expected that bastard would dare to sabotage him!
Why!

He's just a deputy director of a local police station! And I'm a squad leader, no less!

But… they already said they were there to check up the police cats and dogs! While the criminal investigation team's mission was important, Shao Yongkang had no right to say the health of the police dogs could be ignored. He could only lean against the wall, sullenly watching this kid named Huang Qi slowly check up on each of the police dogs.

I don't know where this kid comes from. He looks so young, yet he managed to get business from the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the municipal police station only has six or seven dogs; they're all employed and paid. Even just the profits from the dogs' benefits would be enough to support a small pet hospital. Not to mention the reputation he enjoys; this guy's status will be different from other veterinarians.

"Where's Mimi?"

Shao Yongkang looked up in astonishment, only to find that the kung fu cat had vanished in the blink of an eye. Not only the cat had disappeared, but also the seemingly ordinary auxiliary police officer.

"Hehe, it's rare for you to call Changchang. I thought you'd forgotten about us. It's a good thing she knows how to communicate with you, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to figure out what you were trying to say after all that rambling. This is the first time I've seen you sneaking off work like this."

While changing clothes in the back seat of the car, Zhang Ke watched the cat pacing back and forth on the dashboard.

He could hardly imagine how busy the municipal bureau must be, that the cat would call home early in the morning to complain. Sun Chang could even hear the feeling of being worse than dead in its aggrieved meows, and he didn't know whether it was a woman's emotional outburst or the cat's erratic behavior.

But since Sun Chang had spoken, what could a sycophant like him do? After getting Nie Guoqiang's consent, he quickly came up with a plan to get Mimi a day off and then secretly steal her out of the Municipal Bureau.
"How many cars do you actually own?"

Lin Ge strolled around the driver and passenger seats a couple of times and found that the car still had a lot of new smells, and even the smell of plastic from being sealed for too long hadn't completely dissipated.

"It's just a car for getting around. We have several other cars at home, and I just drive them around casually."

Zhang Ke spoke in a simple yet boastful tone, then looked at Lin Ge and sighed, "So, where are you going this time? Seriously, you've completely made me lose all hope for cats! How come I never knew cats could be so capricious besides being cute?"

"Anywhere is fine, it doesn't matter."

Lin Ge lazily lay down on the dashboard.

Sunbathing through the transparent glass was warm and comfortable without the worry of a cold draft. He had originally thought about going to the school to see Lin Jia, but now that he was free, he felt that going to the school and being bothered by a bunch of kids would be too much of a hassle, so he decided to leave the choice to Zhang Ke.

"Tsk! Troublesome guy."

Despite his complaints, Zhang Ke returned to the driver's seat and started the car. Glancing at the pesky cat on the dashboard, his eyes lit up, and he suddenly thought of a place the cat would definitely like.

Zhangshi University Student Ecological Sports Park is a so-called university student sports and entertainment venue located more than ten kilometers away from Zhangshi University, separated from it by half a city.

Nobody knows why the stadium was built so far from the university, yet it boasts a full range of facilities including football fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, table tennis halls, badminton halls, and a swimming pool. However, since students don't frequent this area, very few young people are seen here. Surprisingly, the surrounding greenery and ecological park are quite nice, making it a popular spot for middle-aged and elderly people to relax.

In one corner of the ecological park, there is a large lawn. It is planted with all kinds of ornamental trees, and many cats and dogs roam around.

These cats and dogs, brought out by their owners to bask in the sun, were surprisingly harmonious. A Chihuahua was clinging to a calico kitten, a Husky was tugging at a Ragdoll's tail, a Golden Retriever had a large orange tabby hiding under its belly, and a Teddy Bear was fighting with a black and white cat…

When Zhang Ke brought him to this place, Lin Ge was dumbfounded.

He never expected that cats and dogs in the pet world could be so friendly. These cats and dogs seemed to know each other very well, coexisting harmoniously and looking quite relaxed. Some cats and dogs even got into a fight, but the elderly people chatting nearby seemed to ignore it all, as if they were used to it. When a golden shaded dog, annoyed by the harassment, let out a howl and pounced on the Schnauzer in front of it, slapping it repeatedly, both owners burst into laughter.

Lin Ge even saw a Chinchilla poop in the sand, then casually wipe itself a couple of times before rubbing its rear end against a Great Pyrenees bear in a disgusting way. One wonders what the Great Pyrenees' owner would think if they accidentally touched cat poop on their dog.

"What did you bring me here for?"

Lin Ge refused to get out of the car, glancing sideways at Zhang Ke with a displeased expression.

"Didn't I think you were pretty boring?"

Zhang Ke looked completely innocent, shrugged, and argued, "Besides, you spend all your time at the police station and the public security bureau, and I haven't seen you make any new friends or anything. I see you really like making henchmen. If you could tame all the cats and dogs around here, wouldn't that be pretty good?"

"Are you dreaming?"

Lin Ge stared speechlessly at Zhang Ke, thinking that this guy must have watched too many cartoons. Unifying the cat and dog world—was his next step to train all those cats and dogs as spies, to see if any pet owners had broken the law and then promptly turn on their relatives?
Isn't this nonsense?
Even so, seeing Zhang Ke get out of the car on his own, straighten his coat collar, and walk towards the group of elderly men and women, Lin Ge knew that this guy must have some mission, and was just using him, an innocent cat, as a cover.

Oh! There is no way!
Not wanting to disrupt Zhang Ke's work, Lin Ge had no choice but to get off the bus.

But as soon as he appeared in the sight of the group of cats and dogs, incredibly, all of them stopped playing and turned to look in Lin Ge's direction.

This perfectly synchronized yet eerie scene sent a shiver down Lin Ge's spine.

"Ow!"

The golden tabby was still beating up the polar bear when it turned to look at Lingo and accidentally slapped the dog in the mouth, causing both the cat and the dog to scream in pain.

The still scene seemed to come alive again. The cats and dogs ignored Lingo, as well as the golden shaded dog and the unlucky polar bear jumping up and down. They started playing by themselves again, licking each other's fur and being affectionate.

"I'm scared to death!"

Lin Ge cursed inwardly, realizing for the first time that the eyes of cats and dogs were actually quite eerie. But looking at these guys' silly expressions, it seemed that what had just happened was just an illusion. These things truly lived up to their reputation as lunatics.

Lin Ge was too lazy to go over there. He just found a relatively clean and flat spot to lie down and sunbathe, while also watching what Zhang Ke was up to.

In his view, Zhang Ke easily became friendly with several old men nearby. Especially after he subtly showed off the several sets of car keys on his waist, the old men and women became even more amiable, their laughter and conversation filled with kind smiles.

Even when Zhang Ke casually inquired about their family members and workplaces, the elderly people answered honestly. Some, even those from well-off families, proactively asked for Zhang Ke's contact information, showing great enthusiasm.

"My daughter..."

"My daughter..."

Those surrounding Zhang Ke were mostly saying similar things. Lin Ge suddenly realized that this place was actually a clandestine matchmaking corner? Don't be fooled by these elderly men and women walking their cats and dogs; they're all actually here to find partners for their sons?
Is it reliable?
Lin Ge didn't know.

Lin Ge didn't want to ask Zhang Ke's purpose.

Seeing Zhang Ke start working, he didn't disturb him but simply closed his eyes and enjoyed the sunshine. The large stadium next door blocked the north wind blowing in this direction, making the park sunny and sheltered from the cold, indeed a good place to take a nap.

"Wang!"

A Chihuahua came running over, panting, and stopped a couple of meters away from Lin Ge. It stared at Lin Ge for a moment before cautiously barking.

It was a very cautious voice; Lin Ge could even hear a tremor in the lingering sound of a dog's bark.

"This thing is a cowardly dog!" Lin Ge opened his eyes, glanced at the Chihuahua, compared his own size with the other's and found it posed no threat, then closed his eyes again.

"Wang?"

Lingo's attitude puzzled the Chihuahua, which cautiously took two more steps forward. Just as it was about to get closer, Lingo suddenly opened its eyes, startling it. The Chihuahua immediately stood up straight and gave him a funny, ingratiating expression.

"Ow!"

Lin Ge grumbled in annoyance, hoping that the guy who was disturbing his rest would get lost.

To everyone's surprise, the Chihuahua became excited at the call. It seemed to have forgotten why it had come, jumping around and wagging its tail as it circled around Lingo, barking as it went, attracting more cats and dogs from the surrounding area.

"Hey! Your cat is pretty friendly."

A kind-looking old lady exclaimed in a familiar tone, then turned to Zhang Ke and said, "Generally speaking, cats and dogs that have just arrived here will be bullied. They need to come a few more times to get used to it. But if you ask me, Zhang, raising a silver shaded cat is pointless! With your status, you should at least raise a more expensive one, right? Look over there is my Linqing Lion Cat, it even has heterochromia! My daughter bought it for me for tens of thousands of yuan. That child is truly filial."

The old lady's intentions were obvious to everyone, and the old men who gathered around all showed disdain.

Zhang Ke wasn't angry; he just smiled and said, "I keep cats to pass the time and to keep myself occupied during my free time. It's nothing like the meticulous care you give me. But you're right, I really don't know much about raising cats, and I'm quite annoyed to have been scammed. It would be great if someone could give me some guidance. Could you give me your WeChat?"

At this point, the old lady coughed and her attitude changed: "My daughter is quite busy and shouldn't be bothered by just anyone. Xiao Zhang, what do you do for a living? Your clothes look quite nice, so your family must be quite well-off, right?"

Zhang Ke smiled modestly: "Oh, busy is good! I'm quite free, I just do some small chores for my family every day. My dad has several companies in Chu Province, and I usually just wander around and kill time, collecting some bonuses at the end of the year."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the elderly people around them immediately lit up.

They weren't the type to be easily fooled; Zhang Ke's outfit was something no conman could pull off. Add to that his speech, manner of speaking, and overall demeanor—it was obvious this young man was a handsome, wealthy, and successful man.

A matchmaking corner, isn't it all about waiting to stumble upon this rare find?
One by one, elderly men and women quickly took out their phones to add Zhang Ke's contact information, and some even opened their photo albums to let Zhang Ke admire their daughters.

Zhang Ke was so generous that he asked for everyone's WeChat, which excited and excited the elderly people.

Half an hour later, Zhang Ke, who had a great haul, smiled and came to Lin Ge's side.

"If I weren't so sure I wouldn't be mistaken, I would have thought you were a playboy."

Lin Ge glanced sideways at Zhang Ke, utterly disdainful of the guy's behavior. If he didn't know that Zhang Ke was actually a decent person, he probably would have already called Sun Chang to report him.

"Hehe... This was Changchang's idea."

Zhang Ke didn't try to hide anything, only smiling and saying softly, "Recently, the Zhanghe, Longquan, and Baimiao police stations have received a series of reports of people being scammed under the guise of blind dates, with the amount of money defrauded ranging from 50,000 to 500,000 yuan. The complainants are mostly IT industry elites, engineering men who have relatively poor social skills. They claimed that they were lured into blind dates while passing by, and then were tricked into believing the scam by escalating the stakes until they lost both money and their money."

"IT elites? A bunch of spineless straight men who can't even talk to women?"

Lin Ge suddenly realized, and Li Yiduo's face suddenly appeared in his mind.

Speaking of Li Yiduo, he must be a special breed among straight men, right? His usual attitude towards Li Siyu is astonishing even to Lin Ge.

Just by looking at Li Yiduo, one could guess that those guys who spent their entire lives surrounded by men from university to the workplace probably hadn't spoken to many girls in their early lives. Compared to them, Zhang Ke was a pure, unadulterated beast!
She'll even use her good looks to her advantage?

But... if many people really did report it to the police, that at least proves that it's not just one or two people committing fraud. If it really was a group crime, how could they so easily believe Zhang Ke's nonsense?
Lin Ge didn't think Zhang Ke could easily find his target by doing this.

Zhang Ke thought so too, nodding to Lin Ge and saying, "According to the reports from the complainants, they mostly encountered kind-looking, enthusiastic elderly people in or near matchmaking corners in the city. Their tactics were all pretty much the same: a chance encounter, a friendly chat, enthusiastic compliments, highlighting the advantages of their daughters, and subtly trying to set them up. Young people generally don't think much of these kinds of encounters; even if they have doubts, they'll try to make a good impression and won't do anything like taking a picture as evidence. Plus, with the 'what if' mentality, they gradually fall into the trap of these scammers. Three of them hadn't even met the women in person, yet they transferred large sums of money based solely on a few photos from WeChat Moments."

"Heh... idiot!"

Lin Ge chuckled dryly, unsure how to comment on this shrewd but foolish individual. Planning to flaunt your wealth like a peacock displaying its feathers? At least do it in front of a female peacock! You don't even know if the other party is a cat or a dog, and you just transfer money?
Since you're so generous, why not donate some to the Red Cross?

Zhang Ke ignored Lin Ge's malicious complaints, looked around, and continued in a low voice, "You need to help me with this case too. One of the complainants claimed that the other person brought a teddy dog ​​on a date. I don't know if that's possible, but could you please check all the teddy dogs in this park? Generally speaking, pets don't come into contact with many people, so with your skills, you should be able to spot anything unusual on them, right?"

"You think I'm a DNA testing machine?"

Lin Ge glared fiercely at Zhang Ke.

But complaints aside, the work still needs to be done. No matter what, Zhang Ke is still family, a member of the Zhanghe Police Station, even if he's just a stinky rich kid auxiliary police officer. Aren't cases at the police station a higher priority than those at the city bureau?
But... Teddy!

Lin Ge looked disdainfully at the brown curly-haired teddy bear perched on an orange cat, wiggling its rear end. The orange cat seemed used to this scene, yawning widely before flipping over and kicking the teddy bear, sending it howling and fleeing in panic.

"Holy crap, that's disgusting!"

Lin Ge was disgusted and didn't want to do this job anymore.

But Zhang Ke kept pleading pitifully, and considering that the guy had been quite attentive to him, Lin Ge could only reluctantly stand up and slowly walk towards the yelping Teddy.

"Tell me, are you a fraudster?"

With a series of slaps, Lingo left the unfortunate Teddy dumbfounded, staring in astonishment at the strange cat rubbing its paws against the grass in disgust.

"Woo..."

With a pitiful cry, the poor Teddy had no idea what it had done wrong.

"Next!"

Lin Ge didn't ask any more questions. After all, the smell on this teddy bear was only that of an old man, and there wasn't even the scent of cosmetics. It could be ruled out directly.

"Tell me, what does your pet owner do for a living?"

Another mixed-breed Teddy bear has met with disaster.

A bull terrier with a chubby face tried to come over to support its brother, but Lin Ge slapped it twice and it immediately ran away with its head in its hands. Seeing this, Lin Ge decided to teach all the dogs a lesson so they wouldn't look down on him.

'Crack! '

'Clap clap clap! '

Under Zhang Ke's dumbfounded gaze, and the stunned eyes of the group of elderly people beside him, Lin Ge proceeded to beat up every single dog present. Whether big or small, Dalmatian or Chihuahua, none escaped Lin Ge's clutches. Later, a group of excited followers even appeared behind Lin Ge. These cats had never seen anything so amusing before, and they excitedly followed Lin Ge's every move.

Seeing any dogs they disliked, or those with whom they had a past grudge, the cats, relying on Lin Ge's backing, pounced on them without any regard for the size difference. With the help of other idle cats, the dogs on the scene were instantly bullied and howled in pain.

Soon, all the dogs were too afraid to move when facing Lingo, and they obediently surrendered.

(End of this chapter)