Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 483 Peace and Victory

Sharp, long, and curved nails dug deep into the veins in Schmidt's wrist, causing the guy to let out a frantic howl.

In the end, Lingo couldn't bear to do anything to his own tail. It was such a beautiful tail, and besides, it wasn't something he could just break off anytime soon.

Most importantly, the police officers on site did not disappoint Lin Ge's trust and immediately stopped all the passengers on the terminal bridge, preventing them from continuing to the security checkpoint at the exit.

This gave Lin Ge ample time to fight back; his most important task now was to save his own life. The enemy was undoubtedly targeting him, and there was a high probability that more infected would infiltrate than just this initial wave. Therefore, Lin Ge had to ensure his own safety in order to stop all subsequent attacks.

To Lin Ge's surprise, this guy named Schmidt was an unexpectedly ruthless individual. The saying "the ten fingers are connected to the heart" wasn't a joke; Lin Ge's nails had been sharpened to an extreme point over the past few days. Even so, he still held tightly to Lin Ge's tail, enduring attacks from both Lin Ge and Sun Chang while simultaneously trying to find a way to harm Lin Ge, displaying a vicious determination to kill him.

"Little Sun, get out of the way!"

Suddenly a sharp shout came, and Sun Chang reflexively dodged to the side.

In his haste, Lin Ge looked up and saw two armed police officers holding black submachine guns, aiming their weapons at him. Just when everyone thought the police were only using their guns as a threat, the two submachine guns fired simultaneously. The thuds of gunfire exploded on Schmidt's body, causing gasps and even screams from the people in the distant hall.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the scene, watching the blond foreigner with a cat draped over his arm slowly collapse, his eyes wide.

Even Lingo was startled, forgetting to struggle as he fell to the ground with Schmidt. He bumped his head on the ground, feeling a little dazed, and turned around to see that Schmidt was indeed unconscious with his eyes rolled back.

Surprisingly, despite being hit in the chest by several bullets, no crater or blood appeared. It seemed the bullets weren't ordinary; they simply used their powerful kinetic energy to knock him unconscious, nothing more.

This result brought a sigh of relief to the people nearby, and also silenced the travelers who were still trying to argue with the police on the overpass.

No one expected to see police officers shooting people at a domestic airport, without even an initial warning or order to stop them. The way they rushed over and opened fire frightened many people.

"here you go!"

Wei Zhengxun, who rushed over, was very satisfied with the result.

Clean, efficient, and perfectly effective! When dealing with terrorists, especially in such a critical and egregious situation, there's no time for humility, politeness, or courteous treatment; you have to act swiftly and decisively!
Moreover, Wei Zhengxun nodded repeatedly in approval of the two armed police officers' shooting skills. Several bullets were fired but did not graz her at all. It was really amazing!
Previously, considering external influences and to avoid various unfounded speculations and slanders both domestically and internationally, we didn't dare to openly deploy the armed police force. However, we only considered that the enemy might use underhanded methods, never imagining they would attack a cat in broad daylight! Isn't that absurd? Who would believe that the core player in this fight against the epidemic would be a cat?! We thought everything would be peaceful these past few days, but it turns out the enemy really did risk mutual destruction by attacking Mimi.

Wei Zhengxun couldn't even imagine what the outcome of this defensive battle would be if something happened to Mimi at this moment. Everyone had witnessed the cat's hard work and outstanding contributions over the past few days, earning everyone's trust and becoming their unwavering support. Everyone's emotions were already at their limit; if the support suddenly collapsed, the negative emotions might cause many to break down and be unable to hold on any longer.

"Mimi, are you alright?"

Panting, Sun Chang rescued Lingo from Schmidt's grasp. She nervously examined Lingo for a while, and only after confirming that it was safe and sound did she let out a long sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, the unconscious Schmidt had already been escorted away by a team of armed police. There was a very high probability that this guy was connected to terrorists, and he even dared to attack police and create chaos in such a serious setting as an airport. Since 9/11, such acts have been among the most heinous globally; even if he were shot dead on the spot, no one would say much. And this guy undoubtedly had connections with terrorists; interrogating him quickly might yield unexpected results.

Turning to look at the armed police captain who was saluting him, Wei Zhengxun thought of something else and quickly whispered some instructions to the man.

This attack on Mimi demonstrates that the enemy is well aware of the defenses and operational methods of Chu City Tianchi International Airport. With Mimi's safety now receiving greater attention and protection, the enemy might resort to other means to create problems and chaos; this will need to be handled by the professional armed police. Given the domestic ban on firearms, the possibility of low-risk explosives and arson is actually higher. Wei Zhengxun decided to request a free-fire order from his superiors.

"Phew... Let's finish this job first!"

The new trouble was irrelevant to Ling Ge; all he felt right now was pain all over his body, his body sending warning signals everywhere. Although he hadn't been seriously injured by the enemy, the struggle had left his muscles somewhat weak, making it hard to even walk.

Lin Ge staggered towards the jet bridge. Sun Chang tried to hug him, but Lin Ge waved his paws away. However, after thinking about it, Lin Ge still put on the protective suit that had been specially made for him by the rear guard. It felt like he was wearing a plastic bag all over his body. Feeling like his breath was blurring his vision, Lin Ge quickly pointed out the two people in the restricted area, then quietly watched as the police took everyone else on the plane to quarantine.

"Two? Tofu only smelled something unusual about one suspect."

Chen Song's expression changed, and he suddenly felt extremely relieved that Mimi was safe and sound. If that problematic guy had managed to hide, who knows what he might have done even if he was isolated? Thinking about this, Chen Song felt a chill run down his spine.

The two female security guards who had initially wanted to persuade Lin Ge to take a break didn't dare say anything more. They realized that the situation really couldn't be handled without Mimi; only Mimi could detect anything amiss with 100% accuracy and give them complete peace of mind. Hearing Chen Song's words and confirming that they had overlooked something, they no longer dared to fully trust the police dog's judgment. The current situation was no joke; a 1% error was no different from a 100% success rate.

"Don't blame the police dogs; the enemy's methods are more covert and cunning."

After watching the police officers conduct a full body search and check all the luggage of the two suspects, Chief Qin walked over and waved his hand, saying, "I'm here to remind you to be careful when checking passengers' watches, tie clips, and other accessories. This time, the suspects replaced the gemstone core inside the watch with something that contained a hidden secret. Hehe... It's unbelievable that Mimi can even smell the abnormality inside such a sealed item."

"I couldn't smell it either!"

Thinking about how the enemy's methods were becoming increasingly covert, Lin Ge felt a little guilty and nervous. He only sensed something was wrong with the second person; he had no idea where the enemy had hidden the virus.

Of course, it is enough to be able to perceive the situation on the ground. Taking control of all suspected targets, rather than letting one guilty person go free than arresting a hundred innocent ones, will naturally leave all suspects and suspected infected persons with nowhere to escape.

Anyway, the outcome is good. Even with the unexpected incident, the enemy's plot was successfully thwarted, and Lin Ge breathed a sigh of relief.

And perhaps because he'd been thoroughly frightened, Lin Ge suddenly felt much more awake. The scare he'd just experienced seemed to have chased away all his physical and mental exhaustion, leaving him inexplicably energetic. Aside from some lingering muscle soreness and discomfort, he was strangely exhilarated and had no desire to sleep at all. Although he knew this was definitely not right and couldn't be explained simply by being "too sleepy," Lin Ge was still quite willing to accept this outcome.

The daytime work was uneventful, with numerous flights from Europe and other Asian countries, as well as domestic flights. Over the past few days, everyone has gained experience; so far, there haven't been any suspected cases of virus infection in Asia, and domestic flights are also safe. While it's impossible to ignore them based on these statistics, at least the psychological pressure is reduced, and increased work efficiency also reduces physical exertion.

Lin Ge took the opportunity to close his eyes and rest during the domestic flight security check. He believed that every airport in China was keeping a close eye on suspected Tiger virus carriers and would not allow the suspects to be taken to other places.

Of course, Lingo didn't mean he would relax and ignore everything, but as long as he didn't sense any danger, he trusted the domestic travelers more, and it was okay for him to relax and let his body unwind.

Moreover, besides Sun Chang, Lin Ge was also accompanied by two fully armed police officers. Their presence filled Lin Ge with a sense of security, and looking at their resolute faces, he inexplicably felt energized.

As a result, Lin Ge, who was originally sitting in the hall like a lucky cat, as well as the group of cats that were wandering in the hall and in the open space outside, attracted a lot of attention, and now even more people were looking over.

Some acquaintances even exchanged information about the shooting scene they had just witnessed, which shocked everyone and made them turn to look in their direction.

"I guess I'm enjoying being a cat with an armed bodyguard!"

Lingo flicked his tail, feeling a little pain and discomfort, but he ignored it. After being gripped so tightly by that bastard, a minor injury was to be expected; at times like this, it was all about fighting on despite minor injuries.

The day passed quickly, and apart from the commotion in the morning and the alarm in the quarantine area that night, which brought the room to the brink of being off the edge, nothing else major happened.

At this point, suspected cases of Tiger virus infection from the United States no longer cause a stir. Knowing the Americans' lax attitude, isolating each suspected case is the best way to prevent the virus from spreading. If there aren't enough rooms, find more houses; if one building isn't enough, find another. Compared to the insidious and ruthless methods of terrorists, these are minor issues.

And to be honest, these suspected virus carriers who were isolated were all quite well-behaved, which put everyone's minds at ease.

They came from the United States and were fully aware of the rampant virus outbreak in their country. Some even came to my country and other countries with the intention of seeking refuge. Putting aside other aspects, my country's safety is recognized and trusted worldwide. Even if other countries speak ill of my country, claiming it's poor or other unpleasant things, the safety of life in my country is a consensus known to everyone globally.

Gun control, anti-gang operations, crackdown on prostitution, gambling, and drugs; the police you encounter are law-abiding, and in some ways even pay more attention to foreigners!

With this mindset in mind, it becomes natural for them to choose to seek refuge in our country.

In conclusion, the increasing number of people being quarantined has not placed an unmanageable burden on Chu City and the airport.

With the official conclusion of the Military World Games, the police officers responsible for the various venues were also freed up. Some were assigned to the quarantine zone for monitoring, while others rushed to the airport, adding important, and more importantly, energetic and physically strong, personnel. Even the Chu City government was finally able to allocate more resources and plans to this area, making everyone's work easier.

Even in terms of disinfection, a sanitation team of 300 people joined the airport disinfection team, reducing the time required to complete the task from 40 minutes to 25 minutes, and finally allowing the almost exhausted disinfection personnel to be replaced.

To be honest, aside from a few irreplaceable positions, such as Lin Ge, the disinfection personnel are probably the ones doing the most physically demanding work. Their most extreme example is that they conducted thirteen disinfection operations in a single day! At an average of forty minutes per operation, plus preparation time, that's a full thirteen hours of grueling physical labor. Moreover, they work in full protective gear, including sealed respirators, enduring suffocating conditions, terrible ventilation, and sweat seeping into their bodies. They also have to be extremely careful to avoid contamination. It's a miracle they haven't died from exhaustion.

Now, all of these people have been replaced and have finally gotten a rare, precious and important rest time.

The enemy's attempt to cripple Chu City Tianchi International Airport by overloading the airport and causing the defensive positions to collapse has been completely thwarted!
Looking at it this way, isn't the dawn of victory getting closer and closer?

With the arrival of new personnel, the atmosphere in the entire airport became joyful. Unsuspecting passengers, arrival staff, and cargo handlers had no idea what these people at the airport were so happy about, and they also felt that security at the airport seemed stricter than before, with police dogs everywhere, which was somewhat frightening. But then they looked at the cats running around in the hall and on the flowerbeds outside, and quickly dismissed all their negative thoughts.

"They're probably... doing some kind of event or drill, right?"

The people of Chu City, who were completely unaware of the hard work and dedication of all the police officers and related staff over the past two weeks, continued to enjoy their safe and free lives.

Faced with the full threat of the Tiger virus, no airport or highway in the country suspended or closed its services, nor did it restrict the movement of any free residents. Instead, all the pressure and burdens were borne by themselves.

Oh, by the way, they've only become much stricter on applications for travel abroad, secretly turning back all those idiots who don't need to travel at this time.

However, this also led to those in positions related to passport and visa processing being unfairly criticized.

But none of that matters!
As foreign athletes and related personnel gradually boarded planes and left, everyone, despite the criticism, was secretly laughing with joy. Everyone knew that when the Military World Games were completely over, it would be the moment when this great battle against the pandemic was about to end! Afterwards, they wouldn't have to face the threat of terrorism, only the laissez-faire attitude of foreign countries—frankly, it would be much simpler. With this valuable experience in fighting the pandemic, coupled with the various good news from Chairman Mao, completely eliminating the threat of the Tiger virus was not a dream! Then let the Americans bear the damage caused by their indulgence of the virus alone; the Chinese people wouldn't have to suffer along with them!
Most people at the airport were in high spirits, except for Wei Zhengxun and other commanding officers, as well as Lin Ge and Sun Chang, who were still worried and did not believe that the terrorists would give up so easily.

But the fact is, there were no flights from the United States for the next two days, and only one from South America! Under these circumstances, the terrorists have very few options left. Once the athletes have all left, what's the point of them continuing to watch Chu City?
Better to die than to die myself! Right now, everyone just wants the terrorists to quickly shift their attention to other countries, you bastards!

"If they suffer setbacks in our country, isn't it normal to make up for it in other countries? Of course, I'm not speaking from the perspective of terrorists, but it's pointless for them to keep going against the wall, right?"

Zhu Jun chuckled and joked with Lin Ge, while Jiang Yiyi and Sun Chang huddled together whispering. With ample police presence at the airport, everyone was finally able to relax a bit and chat a little.

"But generally speaking, when bad guys' plots are thwarted, they always try one last time before they give up, right? Speaking of which, I still don't understand why terrorists are targeting our country. Is it because of the large population that makes it easier to spread? Wouldn't India be better? Or are our people easy to bully? Tsk! After this incident, we'll definitely have to let these bastards taste our counter-terrorism measures and our brutal retaliation!"

Lin Ge snorted and looked up at the flight schedule in the terminal.

For the next hour, there was only one flight from Europe and one flight from Guangzhou Port! With both missions completed, I can finally get an extra thirty minutes of rest today—that's great!
(End of this chapter)