Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 450 The Cat Circus

"Huh? Mimi, what's wrong?"

Just as Li Yiduo was about to leave work, Lin Ge suddenly clung to him and wouldn't let him go.

Li Yiduo tried to dodge left and right but was still blocked at the door by Lin Ge, so he had no choice but to give up and ask the guy what he wanted.

"Can I borrow a few of your adorable cats?"

Lin Ge looked up and let out a loud "Awooo".

Li Yiduo didn't understand, but patiently persuaded, "I'm off work now, I don't have time to play with you! I made plans with Li Siyu today, we're going shopping tonight and I'll buy her a set of spring blankets. So don't stop me, okay? If you want to play with someone, go find Zhang Ke, he's on night shift tonight."

"Who wants to hang out with you grown men! Besides, hanging out with Zhang Ke means I could be dragged out on a call at any moment, right? I finally got two days off, why would I want to find something to do when I'm bored?"

Lin Ge glared at Li Yiduo with disdain, then suddenly realized that he was indeed just looking for trouble. What did the affairs of Longquan Middle School have to do with him? The consequences of the students' heightened emotions were issues for the teachers to consider!

But... why did Old Man Jiang insist on getting involved?

An old retired man, with his frail arms and legs, insists on contributing his remaining energy to the school, even going so far as to defy the teachers. If I don't lend a hand, won't Old Jiang just be bullied?
He's Jiang Yan's father, and Nie Zhuangzhuang's maternal grandfather! How can we stand by and watch our own people be bullied by outsiders?
Lin Ge continued to stare at Li Yiduo, refusing to listen to reason. He was determined to get Li Yiduo to take him to that cat-owning villa today.

"Is something wrong, Mimi?"

Li Siyu, who was getting ready to leave work, walked over and saw her boyfriend and the cat entangled in a scene. She quickly guessed what was going on. As Mimi's cat owner, she was undoubtedly the one who understood Lin Ge's intentions the most.

Seeing Lin Ge nod, Li Yiduo stopped fussing. He sighed helplessly, squatted down, and tapped Lin Ge on the head, saying, "Speak! What exactly do you need me to do? Do you need me to change cat food, or run errands? Or have you caused some trouble for the police station again?"

"When have I ever caused trouble for the police station?"

Lin Getian let out a shameless groan.

After a series of conversations, Li Siyu finally learned that Lin Ge was going to the villa. Li Yiduo muttered that Mimi was going to find her 'little lover', but he received a slap from Lin Ge and a fierce glare from Li Siyu.

"Hmph! Talking about a mistress in front of your girlfriend, you've got some nerve. Or do you even dare to have the slightest intention of cheating? Even without Li Siyu, Nie Guoqiang would strangle you, you idiot."

Lin Ge snorted disdainfully and quickly got into Li Yiduo's car to arrive at the villa area, where he entered the luxurious villa that Li Yiduo had specially prepared for raising cats.

Surprisingly, there was someone inside the villa—a middle-aged man who looked quite young. When the group entered, he was lying happily on the sofa, hugging his cat named 'Princess,' with his head buried in the cat's belly. Around him lay a dozen or so cats of various breeds, slowly strolling about, so much so that only his head was visible, as if he were completely submerged by the felines.

When Li Yiduo came in, he was stunned for a moment. Just as he was about to stand up, a gray cat leaped and pounced on his face, knocking him back onto the sofa.

"Dad, why are you here?"

Li Yiduo was also stunned for a moment. While greeting the middle-aged man, he turned around to look at Li Siyu, whose pretty face had also turned red as she realized what had happened.

"Hello, uncle!"

Li Siyu quickly greeted him and then secretly moved further away from Li Yiduo.

Although she had met Li Yiduo's father before, those were all private meetings, which were completely different from the feeling of standing with Li Yiduo to meet his parents.

Of course, it wasn't that she didn't want to meet his parents. After all, Li Siyu was well aware of what Li Yiduo and his parents had done for her, and she was very touched. At this moment, all her reactions were based on a girl's embarrassment, and she quickly stood back after realizing what had happened.

"Oh! It's nothing! I was free, so I came over to help you out, feed the cats and clean the house, so you wouldn't have to work so hard after you've finished your work."

The middle-aged man, finally freed from the throng of cats, awkwardly explained while smiling at Li Siyu, "Siyu, you're so busy with work, there's no need to come all this way to do these things. I've hired a nanny, so those tiring tasks can be left to them. You should just go to work every day and take advantage of your youth to go out and have fun with Li Yiduo. That's what young people should be doing."

"Um... thank you, Uncle Li. But I don't think it's too much trouble, since these cats are all quite obedient, right?"

Li Siyu quickly calmed down and, without any awkwardness with Li Yiduo's father, continued with a smile, "Playing with cats can make you look younger! You look much better. You should come here more often so these cats can keep you company while you rest. Ah! Li Yiduo and I have some errands to run here and are heading to the street. Uncle Li, don't bother."

Seeing that Li Yiduo's father got up to pour her water, Li Siyu quickly stepped forward and took the kettle. Seeing a few cat hairs floating in it, she ran to the kitchen to wash the kettle clean, filled it with purified water, and boiled it again.

This virtuous appearance pleased Li Yiduo's father greatly.

But when he looked back at Li Yiduo, he sneered coldly, "If I hadn't come, were you planning to stay away from home for a whole month? Your mother misses you terribly at home, and you're so carefree, not even calling her once in all this time, huh?"

"Are you just making conversation for the sake of it? Mom just got back from Harbin the day before yesterday, do you think I don't know? I don't know what's so fun about going to a place like that in the dead of winter! She and her stepmothers went to such a cold place, weren't they afraid of catching a cold?"

Li Yiduo gave Li Daniu a disdainful look.

That's right! His old man's name is that simple and straightforward. Also, Li Daniu's family has five brothers, named from Li Daniu to Li Wuniu. After they grew up, the five brothers settled together, and a demolition compensation project made all five of them wealthy, becoming the enviable "demolition compensation households."

Of course, the other four brothers weren't as lucky as Li Daniu; every time they bought a house or land, they encountered demolition and relocation issues. But regardless, these relatives, who were financially secure, maintained a good relationship after the money issues were resolved.

The "stepmother" that Li Yiduo mentioned refers to the wives of Li Daniu's other four brothers; he has always called them that since childhood.

"none of your business!"

Li Daniu was not polite to Li Yiduo at all, but when Li Siyu finished boiling water and came over, he immediately showed a happy smile and then pushed a cat that was rubbing against his lap away.

"Uncle, you must be a very lucky person, that's why the cats like you so much. They say cats can see your fortune, and the fact that they like to come near you means you have abundant luck and longevity."

Li Siyu's words made Li Daniu grin from ear to ear. What a wonderful girl! It's such a waste to pair her with his foul-mouthed scoundrel.

He thought Li Daniu would glare at Li Yiduo again.

Li Yiduo pursed his lips, deciding to reluctantly make the old man happy today.

Meanwhile, Lin Ge disappeared into the group of cats. Ignoring the small talk from the others, he patiently began searching among them for a gentle, clean, lovable cat that would also be affectionate.

Not too many are needed, three to five will suffice. Affection is a pet cat's instinct, something wild cats can't match. Just a couple of meows at the students, and they can't help but smile happily.

Ringo didn't get to be the Welsh Grandfather, but he did get to be with 16,000 and Princess. Putting everything else aside, Ragdoll cats are practically flawless in appearance and personality. Their soft, cuddly looks are irresistible to both children and adults.

Thinking of this, Lin Ge turned to look at Li Daniu in the living room. This guy had secretly come over to pet the cat; he was a proud and aloof cat lover.

"Mimi, are you done?"

Li Yiduo was annoyed that his girlfriend was clinging to his father. They had agreed to go shopping that evening, so why waste time here? Besides, what was the point of talking to an old man? Couldn't you see how embarrassed Li Siyu looked, almost at a loss for words?

That old geezer, he doesn't know how to read the room at all.

"Ouch!"

Suddenly, Lin Ge yelled, and the shrill, strange sound startled Li Daniu. It was the first time he had ever heard a cat make such a sound. He looked around for something strange, but only saw a silver tabby cat leading four cute little creatures out of the room.

"What's going on?" Li Daniu asked, somewhat bewildered.

Li Yiduo pointed at Lin Ge and said, "Mimi needed these cats to help her with some things, so she came here specifically to take them away. Hmm, they're the cats I mentioned to you before, the ones from our police station. We'll be leaving now, old man. I'll take Li Siyu back to see you and your mother when I have the chance. Siyu, we're leaving!"

"Hiss... Mimi, the police cat from Zhanghe Police Station, looks so ordinary. I thought it was something special! But... the King of Cats isn't known for his appearance, hmm, I can understand. Alright then! Since it's important, let's get on with it, I won't bother you."

Li Daniu nodded, naturally not wanting to interfere with his son and the police cat's work. Just like in the village, what he liked to boast about most was never how much compensation his house had received after demolition, but rather how capable and successful his son was, how virtuous and beautiful his girlfriend was, and how satisfied he and his wife were with her.

"No rush, let me pour you a cup of tea before I leave. Uncle Li, I'm so sorry for the rush today. If I had known you were here, I would have brought you a gift."

Li Siyu didn't dare leave just like that. She only thought that she should at least pour Uncle Li a glass of water first. Besides, the kettle was almost boiled, and the cups and tea leaves were all prepared. A few more minutes wouldn't make a difference.

"Well……"

Li Yiduo raised an eyebrow, but under Li Daniu's fierce, murderous gaze, he didn't dare say "ignore this guy."

"Tea is good! Tea is good! Hmm, it's just a pity it's not the right tea. Uncle Li didn't prepare a big red envelope for Siyu either. Hmm! We can change our address next time! Hehe... I'm thirsty right now. My daughter is so thoughtful and knows how to be considerate of her elders!"

Li Daniu spoke recklessly, and faced with Li Yiduo's speechless expression, he gave him a disdainful and provocative look.

After another round of fuss, Li Daniu finally got to drink the tea that Li Siyu had personally poured and handed to him. He instinctively reached for his red envelope, but unfortunately, he didn't have one, much to his regret. Judging from his eagerness, it was as if he wished Li Siyu would change her mind right then and there.

After quite a while, Lin Ge finally got into Li Yiduo's car with the four cats. When Li Siyu finally sat in the passenger seat, her face was flushed red, making Li Yiduo even more envious.

"My dad is really eager for you to change how you address him!"

Li Yiduo held the steering wheel with both hands, looking ahead as if chatting casually without turning his head, a smile on his lips.

"Shut up!"

Li Siyu pinched him hard, finally making Li Yiduo shut up.

Since the two were heading towards the pedestrian street, Lin Ge didn't give them directions again. Once they reached the pedestrian street, Lin Ge, not wanting to delay the two lovers, got off halfway and led the four cats towards Longquan Middle School.

"Meow?"

The four little ones didn't know where Lingo was taking them, but they weren't afraid with Lingo around. They just meowed and looked around, seemingly curious about everything.

Passersby stopped to watch the five cats walking together, all curious. Some took photos, some greeted them, and some offered them treats, all behaving very kindly and not frightening the cats.

Or rather, under normal circumstances, people's overall behavior is quite good. Although various incidents still occur in Zhangzhou, the living environment is generally quite good. This is the purpose of the police station's work: to hope that everyone's life can become happier and to do their best to prevent anyone from suffering any harm.

The five cats walked gracefully together, waiting patiently for the traffic light, and walked across the road without running around. They arrived at Longquan Park on the other side of the road and then went to the back gate to Longquan Middle School.

It was already five or six o'clock in the evening, and there were more and more people strolling and dancing in the park. But under the cover of the dim lighting, Lin Ge still managed to sneak into the back gate of the middle school with the four little ones.

"Meow!"

The unfamiliar environment frightened Wan Liu and the princess, so they quickly followed behind Ling Ge. The other two cats were a blue cat and a long-haired, short-legged Napoleon cat. These two were bolder and tried to wander off to the side several times, but Ling Ge chased them back.

Of the five cats, Ringo seems to be the most common breed. However, he is slightly larger and more robust than the others, making his status as the leader quite obvious.

It was dinnertime at school, with some children rushing to the cafeteria and others hurrying to their classrooms after finishing their meals. The appearance of the five cats unsurprisingly drew the attention of all the children, and even those who hadn't noticed were drawn by the exclamations of their classmates, crowding around curiously.

"so cute!"

"Where did this cat come from? It's so beautiful!"

"Are these all pet cats? Oh my god, they're so cute!"

"Holy crap, the leader's got some serious guts!"

The students chattered amongst themselves, some standing back to peek, others eager to join in. But without a doubt, their nervousness and the pressure of studying were completely forgotten at that moment.

A little girl wearing glasses cautiously walked towards the five cats. She would take two steps and then stop, the tense atmosphere so great that even the classmates next to her dared not utter a sound.

"Behave yourselves! Don't be afraid! Today's task is to play with these classmates! Little ones, bring out your charm!"

Lin Ge turned around and called out, then took two steps back to make room for the cats. The four little ones looked around, a little nervous at the number of children and their curious gazes. But soon, their feline instincts quickly came to the fore. Even though they were all strangers, they started to act, meowing or acting cute, which made the students like them even more, and more and more people gathered around to watch the spectacle.

The bespectacled girl, eager to join the fun, finally reached Napoleon the Cat. She cautiously crouched down and extended a finger, but Napoleon, being a cunning fellow, didn't hesitate to lift up and place his hands on the girl's knees.

"ah!"

Excited screams came from behind.

Napoleon, however, paid no heed to any of that and affectionately nuzzled the girl's palm with his head, making her blush with excitement and visibly become very agitated.

With this example in mind, more children rushed over, each trying their best to lure the cats closer. When another child successfully touched a cat or enjoyed the cats' affection, the others became even more enthusiastic.

At this point, studying is no longer a concern; even watching the interactions and chatting with classmates becomes a very engaging and enjoyable activity.

The chatter grew louder and louder, and more and more people gathered around. Worried that something might happen, Lin Ge quickly called the four little ones over to the flowerbed and let them freely use their abilities in that open space.

At this moment, who would even think about studying!
The students ran over enthusiastically and interacted affectionately with the cats. Even Lin Ge reluctantly wagged his tail at the boys who approached him, then haughtily jumped onto the flower bed and sat down, refusing their touch.

This attitude, however, only excited them more.

"Isn't this great? Playing with the kids occasionally can make them happy and relaxed. And it's not like we're bothering them every day; just giving them occasional surprises won't affect their studies, right? Aren't these happy smiles rarely seen in this school anymore?"

Lin Ge thought to himself with emotion, suddenly feeling that what he had done was quite remarkable. Even if it was just to prevent a tragedy from happening at this school, it was something worth doing.

"Huh? A cat?"

A somewhat familiar voice rang out.

Lin Ge turned around and saw that it was indeed the female classmate named Gu Peiyao.

Her complexion looked worse than in the morning, and no one knew what had happened.

Thinking of how she had to feed the rabbits all by herself even after attending classes in the morning, Lin Ge sighed and walked towards her.

(End of this chapter)