Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 484 The Final Battle

The flight from Rome wasn't crowded, and nothing unusual happened upon disembarking.

In other words, at present, suspected cases of the Tiger virus are mainly concentrated in South and North America, while Eurasia is still relatively safe.

However, Lin Ge still harbored some distrust towards the epidemic prevention measures taken by foreigners, feeling that it was only a matter of time before their defenses were breached by this highly contagious virus.

If the global pandemic worsens, it will become extremely difficult for China to remain unaffected. Therefore, the only way to truly resolve the threat posed by the Tiger virus is to rely on biological and medical experts, hoping they can decipher its secrets as quickly as possible and create an "antidote" that can control or even eradicate it. That is the only real solution to this global catastrophe.

Of course, before that, the nation's external defenses must be firmly held to ensure absolute safety. Until a drug or vaccine is developed, police and airport workers will do their utmost to get through these difficult months.

"Alas! The task ahead is arduous and the road is long!"

Lin Ge sighed, stretched out his limbs once again, raised his tail, and stretched vigorously.

Feeling that the tip of its tail wasn't stretching smoothly enough, Lin Ge ignored it. He jumped under the table, drank some water, then climbed back up to take his spot, dozing off while pondering when he could finally return to Zhang City.

We can't stay here forever until the pandemic is over, can we?

Although it was the right thing to do, Lin Ge was still somewhat reluctant. He had been away from home for almost a month and didn't know what the situation was like back home. Did his mother hawksbill turtle, her kittens, and the little tabby cubs miss him?
The more he thought about it, the stronger his longing became. Although he had been on several business trips before, this time was different. The pressure he faced and the extreme caution he felt, daring not to make the slightest mistake, were incomparable to the cases he had encountered in the past. Lin Ge now especially missed the cat shelter and cat bed in the police station, and for the first time, he realized how blissful it was to sleep in a soft, fluffy cotton bed.

"Mimi? Wake up!"

Jiang Yiyi gently nudged Lin Ge's bottom, waking him from his drowsy sleep. This woman especially liked patting cats' bottoms; hadn't she heard the saying, "A cat's bottom and a woman's waist are only for looking at, not for touching"?
He glared at her speechlessly, then got up and yawned.

Although I still felt weak, this nap had made me a little more energetic. Looking up at the flight schedule, I saw that my flight from Guangzhou Port to Chu City was about to land. As the largest international air route hub in China, many international flights needed to transfer in Guangzhou Port to enter the mainland. In other words, unlike Chu City's few intercontinental routes, Guangzhou Port had people from all over the world, making it a more threatening destination. The enemy's methods lately had mainly involved flights from the United States, but it was hard to say whether they would target Guangzhou Port as their time to maneuver dwindled.

Of course, Lin Ge didn't need to remind him of this; Wei Zhengxun's serious voice came through the walkie-talkie on Jiang Yiyi's chest. His voice was very hoarse, as if there was a thorn stuck in his throat or a mouthful of phlegm. But even so, Wei Zhengxun remained firmly at his post, encouraging everyone to persevere while reminding them to be careful. Someone on the other end of the walkie-talkie advised Wei Zhengxun that he should take a rest, but he completely ignored it.

"Guangzhou Port! Logically speaking, they should conduct a first round of security checks and screenings on transit passengers, right?"

He yawned again, and this time Lin Ge felt like he couldn't stop yawning, as if fatigue and drowsiness were constantly surging out. He felt like he could fall asleep the moment he closed his eyes, whether he was standing or lying down.

Soon, the familiar footsteps echoed down the corridor once more. Lin Ge could now distinguish whether someone was Asian, European, male, or female simply by their footsteps. He had heard these footsteps far too many times over; different weights and different shoes produced different sounds on the corridor floor. He could even discern subtle differences, like whether someone wearing shoes had secretly inserted shoe lifts.

Then... a group of people dressed in suits, who looked like a work team, appeared in Lin Ge's line of sight.

This group of a dozen or so people, standing tall and exuding an air of distinction, gave Lin Ge the feeling of a high-caliber, high-income business team from a television drama. The man leading them, in particular, with his imposing presence and mature demeanor, impeccably tailored suit and sleek hair, drew the attention of many women in the hall. With a slight smile playing on his lips, he strode confidently forward, a female secretary-like figure jogging alongside him, whispering to him.

"What a pretentious act! I thought it was something important that you had to rush to tell me now, but it turns out it's just that the hotel you booked wasn't quite up to your standards, that's all!"

Lin Ge's ears twitched, and he heard their conversation clearly. Although they were speaking Cantonese, he could still make out what they were saying, albeit by guessing. It was just some trivial matter, they were acting like they were incredibly busy.

If we're talking about being really busy, this guy can't even compare to the cleaning ladies at the airport! Those cleaning ladies have gone from working six-hour shifts to fourteen or fifteen-hour shifts now, that's what you call really hard-working!

While complaining, Lin Ge quietly watched the group of people gradually approach.

Compared to this group, the other passengers following behind, who were vaguely intimidated by their imposing presence and dared not approach, looked particularly inconspicuous.

But just as they were getting closer, Lin Ge suddenly narrowed his eyes in confusion.

He had a strange feeling, but it wasn't the same sense of crisis he'd experienced countless times before. In short, the people who disembarked from this plane made Lin Ge feel inexplicably uneasy. He felt something was wrong with them, but his senses—smell, hearing, and even his acute sense of danger—hadn't detected anything. These people all seemed to be high-income earners; logically, they shouldn't be associated with terrorists, but…

Thinking of the threat of the Tiger virus, and with the idea that better safe than sorry, Lin Ge still jumped off the service counter and headed towards the security checkpoint.

Over the past few days, patrolling police officers, security personnel, and all relevant staff have become very familiar with the cat's movements. Even without Lin Ge shouting warnings, the command center immediately knows the cat has spotted the suspect again simply by seeing it jump down from the service counter and head towards the security checkpoint. Without hesitation, they issue orders for the two teams of police officers stationed at the security checkpoint to move in and block all passengers at the boarding bridge entrance.

"Why? What does that mean?"

The man in gold furrowed his brow and spread his hands in dissatisfaction, questioning the policeman who had stopped him while stealing glances at the steel guns carried by several armed police officers not far away.

"Please cooperate with our work and come this way for an investigation."

The lead policeman bluntly gestured for the group to follow him, his serious expression leaving no room for objection.

"Tch! The mainland is such a hassle!"

The man pursed his lips, but ultimately didn't have the courage to go against the police. Seeing that the direction the police were pointing was narrow and dark, he muttered a couple of complaints, but still went ahead first.

"Ow!"

Lin Ge, unusually, walked through the security checkpoint to stand in front of this group of people. He first called out to them to wait a moment before carefully examining the group of elites who seemed to be without any problems.

"What's going on with this cat?"

The man in gold furrowed his brow again; the cat's scrutinizing gaze made him feel insulted.

"Where does that sense of disharmony come from?"

While Lin Ge pondered this, he focused intently on searching the group with his eyes and nose. Even at this close range, he couldn't detect any trace of the Tiger virus on them. In other words, based on previous experience, they shouldn't be suspects. But… Lin Ge inexplicably felt there was something wrong with this group. He couldn't quite describe it, but it was like a premonition that they would get involved with the Tiger virus and bring disaster to Chu City.

"Mimi, what happened?"

Zhu Jun and Jiang Yiyi cautiously followed Lin Ge, with two armed police officers behind them. Their sole mission was to protect the cat and ensure it suffered no harm whatsoever.

"Hmm... I can't quite put my finger on it! But what exactly is wrong? They don't have the signs of the Tiger virus, and I can't smell the lesions of someone suspected of being infected. So where is this unease of mine coming from?"

Lin Ge pondered this as he walked past the group of people one by one.

With the protection of dedicated police and armed police, none of them dared to do anything to Lingo. Although they were unsure of the cat's background, they could clearly see the letters 'POLICE' on its black vest. In other words, this cat, whose fur looked so bad it seemed like it'd been picked up from a trash can, and whose gait appeared to be unsteady, was actually a police...police cat?
The leading man, relying on his status, seemed to want to say something more, and even took another step forward. But suddenly, a 'click' sounded, like the sound of a gun barrel being raised, making him look up and see the two armed police officers with their guns raised. Instantly, his expression turned as if he had eaten shit, and he retreated back.

Lin Ge walked past the guy without paying him any attention. Aside from an unpleasant arrogance and an inexplicable sense of superiority, the guy had no criminal record. His men, though uneasy, didn't notice anything amiss.

Lin Ge walked past each person, slowly and patiently making his judgments. So many people shouldn't have been blocking the exit, but Wei Zhengxun, who had rushed over, stopped them, and no one suggested isolating them first.

Wei Zhengxun had no idea what Lin Ge had sensed, and even the two police dogs that had followed him didn't give any warning after they had subdued the people.

In other words, the police dogs did not detect any harmful objects or the presence of the tiger virus on these people. Even if their abilities are slightly weaker than Mimi's, they should not have made a mistake in such close proximity.

Then, Lin Ge checked everyone closely one by one, but still couldn't find anything unusual.

Even so, he still insisted that there was definitely something wrong with this group of people!
"In that case, let's isolate them first! I believe Mimi's judgment in this matter is correct, which can only mean that the enemy must have used a more covert and harder-to-detect method!"

Wei Zhengxun trusted Lin Ge's judgment and did not choose to exclude them because controlling these people would bring a lot of trouble. He issued the order without hesitation, which made Lin Ge feel a little relieved.

The man in gold suit obeyed, nodding without resistance, and instead waved for his men to follow the police's instructions.

But at that moment, one of the young men in the team suddenly frowned and raised his hand.

"Officer, could you wait a moment? Let me go to the restroom, I can't hold it in any longer!"

He clutched his stomach as he spoke, his face looking rather pale, as if he were in pain.

You can't really let someone poop in their pants, can you?
Wei Zhengxun frowned and could only wave his hand to signal a policeman to take him to the restroom, while the others were taken to the isolation area first.

"Ah Kun, you ate so many fish balls at the airport, now you've learned your lesson, haven't you?"

While mocking his subordinates, the man in gold nodded apologetically to Wei Zhengxun, his obedient attitude relieving everyone present.

The police officers who had initially suspected the man of concealing drugs in his body upon hearing the words "going to the toilet" relaxed. Concealing drugs in the body certainly wouldn't involve eating, and the fact that this man was eating and drinking heartily at the airport suggested it wasn't the case they were worried about.

But upon closer reflection, it couldn't be said that this person was entirely without suspicion. A middle-aged policeman gave a wink to his two subordinates, who nodded in understanding and led the young man named Ah Kun away through the isolation passage.

Seeing that the police were wary of the man, Lin Ge breathed a sigh of relief. However, when Ah Kun bowed and thanked the police, he couldn't help but let out a tiny fart, causing Lin Ge, who was passing by, to frown and pause in his tracks.

He could actually smell a hint of the Tiger virus in this guy's stinky fart!
"Ouch!"

Suspecting that this man named Ah Kun had hidden something carrying a virus in his anus, Lin Ge widened his eyes, took two steps, and then roared angrily at the guy.

"Ok?"

Wei Zhengxun was stunned.

Over the past few days, Mimi's barking and reactions have varied depending on the situation. Even when it spots a criminal, it never barks like this. The only possible reason for each bark is that the target is definitely related to the Tiger virus!

"Control him!"

Wei Zhengxun issued the order without hesitation!
Even if this bastard really poops in his pants at this point, there's absolutely no way he'll be allowed to go anywhere outside the quarantine area! If he really needs to go to the toilet, he has to hold it in; the quarantine area has fully enclosed restrooms!
"Get away!"

Sure enough, the moment the order was given, Ah Kun's expression changed drastically, and he began to struggle frantically. He slammed his head against a policeman beside him, then turned and charged straight toward the exit, which was blocked by a fence.

"Damn! This is too outrageous! Hiding a virus in your ass, how much did you get paid by the terrorists?"

Lin Ge roared angrily. He had almost let this guy escape the surveillance. If he had secretly spread something, wouldn't all his hard work these past few days, which felt like he was about to die, have been for nothing?
On another note, where did Ah Kun get the virus? Could it be that terrorists or the Tiger virus have already infiltrated Guangzhou Port? Or perhaps the defenses there are quite strict, and they were communicating at the airport?
Seeing Ah Kun charging straight towards him, Lin Ge, while lost in thought, launched an attack on the guy without hesitation.

The less contact the police have with virus carriers, the lower their chances of infection. And as someone truly immune to the virus, Lin Ge has no fear of these bastards who insist on bringing it into the country.

'Snapped! '

A heavy cat-like punch slammed into Ah Kun's face, sending his head snapping backward.

But to Lin Ge's surprise, the punch that used to be able to knock an adult over didn't do much damage to A Kun this time. Could it be because he'd been too tired and exhausted these past few days? Lin Ge dodged A Kun's vicious kick.

"Get out of here!"

With bloodshot eyes, Ah Kun roared and struggled desperately. But the few seconds that Lin Ge bought him were enough for several police officers to surround him, making the exit that was so close yet forever out of his reach.

Two policemen pounced on Ah Kun without hesitation, forcefully pinning him to the ground. Then, the middle-aged policeman who had caught up showed no mercy, reaching his hand inside Ah Kun's trousers and giving him a light scratch with a vicious grin.

"Damn it, they really did hide something in my ass!"

"..."

Everyone took a step back, looking embarrassed, and moved further away from the pervert who was directly touching the man's buttocks.

"Although I know you are looking for evidence, could you please go somewhere else or be a little more patient? This is happening in broad daylight, and this kind of rough behavior is really tarnishing the reputation of our Chu Province."

Lin Ge also took a step back, afraid that this bastard would wipe his hands on him.

"What's this? Back in Yunnan Province, I've jumped into latrines to find drugs more than once! And those people who swallow drugs directly into their bodies, I'd search their feces after they finished defecating, and that wasn't just once or twice!"

The policeman sneered indifferently, grabbed Ah Kun, and handcuffed him after they broke up.

"This is Captain Liu of the Narcotics Control Brigade of the Chu City Public Security Bureau. He was transferred to Chu City and previously received a first-class merit award and several second- and third-class merit awards in the Southern Province. This time, our airport is short-staffed, so Captain Liu personally led his men to provide support!"

Director Qin's awkward explanation from the side instantly changed Lin Ge and Wei Zhengxun's attitude towards this person.

For a squad leader from the municipal bureau to personally take on such arduous duty is truly admirable!
(End of this chapter)