Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 492 Police work is my real job
"You're good at detecting drugs?"

Li Mei frowned slightly as she thought for a moment, then suddenly turned to look at Lin Ge.

"Ok?"

Zhuang Tao'er was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, turning around to stare at Lin Ge and chuckling. This girl had indeed learned Shao Yongkang's shamelessness and had a very deep understanding of the matter of conscription.

When Lin Ge saw her like this, he immediately knew that he probably wouldn't be able to get away easily today.

He clearly ran away from the police station to avoid work, so why did he willingly walk into the wolf's den? It seems his two months away from home made him forget what daily life was like, and he almost forgot just how despicable that bastard Shao Yongkang really was. With such a superior-in-command, it's understandable that Zhuang Tao'er has become unreasonable. He should have retreated immediately after receiving the reply.

Unfortunately, it's too late to say all this now. Faced with Zhuang Tao'er's watchful yet pleading eyes, Lin Ge simply couldn't bring himself to shamelessly refuse, after all, he was a police cat.

Moreover, Lin Ge was also curious about what Zhuang Tao'er had just said.

Having apprehended the entire gang of Yang Da and Yang Xiao at the cost of Zhao Zhigao's drug addiction, it was thought that Zhangzhou City would no longer be threatened by drugs. But why, only a few days later, have new types of drugs already entered Zhangzhou City?
If drugs continue to run rampant in Zhangzhou, wouldn't Zhao Zhigao's sacrifices and efforts be in vain?

The thought of how stubbornly that guy was trying to quit drugs in the rehabilitation center made Lin Ge unwilling to let his efforts go to waste. So when Zhuang Tao'er stared at him and chuckled, not intending to let go, Lin Ge readily nodded and agreed to her request.

"Let's hurry up and go, the brothers have all assembled and are just waiting for you, Mimi!"

Zhuang Tao'er smiled with satisfaction, urging Lin Ge to set off quickly. Thinking that Mimi alone might not be enough, she also borrowed Qiqi from Li Mei, and led Lin Ge away hastily by Qiqi's leash.

Upon arriving at the main entrance of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Shao Yongkang and his team were indeed ready to depart. When he saw Zhuang Tao'er leading Qiqi over, he gave a slight, disdainful smirk. But when he saw Lin Ge emerge from behind Qiqi, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Hey, Mimi's back! Little Peach, well done!"

Shao Yongkang greeted Lin Ge, then gave Zhuang Tao'er a thumbs-up with satisfaction. This girl really has his style; when it comes to taking advantage, she's definitely surpassed him.

"Mimi!"

"Hey, our big star is back!"

"Mimi, what happened to your tail?"

"Ha ha……"

The group of burly men under Shao Yongkang also greeted and joked with Lin Ge. They were comrades-in-arms who had fought alongside Lin Ge, so naturally they had no doubt about the cat's abilities.

While helplessly enduring the jeers of these rude bastards, Lin Ge also felt a sense of kinship and rapid integration, like a fish returning to the sea. He was originally a police cat, and cooperating with the police was his job! Dealing with the Tiger virus and even taking on the important task of epidemic prevention in the whole city were just memorable chance encounters in his cat life! In fact, Lin Ge felt more familiar with these murderous bastards and found it easier to get along with them.

Lin Ge gave Chen Liang, who dared to grab his head, a light slap on the hand, before jumping into the familiar police car. He naturally took the passenger seat, stretched, and got into battle mode.

Shao Yongkang, Zhuang Tao'er, and Chen Liang then got into the car.

Chen Liang had originally wanted to sit in the passenger seat, but as soon as he opened the door, Lin Ge glared at him fiercely, so he could only awkwardly squeeze into the back seat with Zhuang Tao'er and Qi Qi. The other auxiliary police officer, who was supposed to sit in the back seat, had no choice but to obediently go find another car.

"As soon as you get back, I'll be your driver!"

Shao Yongkang fastened his seatbelt in the driver's seat and glared at Lin Ge with displeasure. But with the cat's help, the task ahead would be much simpler. He focused on the mission, started the police car, and set off first.

The other police cars followed, speeding all the way to a night market street in the jurisdiction of Longquan Police Station.

During the day, this street is practically deserted, lined with KTVs, bars, and late-night food stalls. It was already past 4 PM, but apart from a couple of KTVs and a few barbecue stalls preparing food, most of the shops on both sides remained closed. The police convoy didn't alert the suspects but instead turned to the side, drove another two hundred meters, and then turned again, finally arriving at an outdoor parking lot separated by a wall.

After driving into the parking lot for a while, Lin Ge finally saw several police cars parked ahead, indicating that the anti-drug squad had arrived first.

The two groups met up. Lin Ge, too lazy to open the passenger door, jumped out from the driver's side after Shao Yongkang had climbed out. This made Shao Yongkang, holding the car door open, look like his welcoming servant, which surprised the police officers watching.

But when they saw the familiar cat that had jumped down, everyone suddenly realized what had happened.

Unexpectedly, Shao Yongkang actually managed to invite this capable cat over. Doesn't this increase their chances of winning by three points? With this cat around, the drug dealers will not only have nowhere to hide, but they will also have absolutely no chance of escaping, right?
This cat has a nose even more powerful than a police dog's; it could definitely lead them to catch and imprison drug dealers, no matter where they chase them!

"Old Wen, what are the plans this time?"

Shao Yongkang led his men to meet Lei Hanqin's men, then took out a cigarette from his pocket and tossed it to him.

"Same old routine, wait and see! It's still early, not time for the drug dealers to walk right into our trap. Send a few people to keep watch at the intersections, and the rest of us can take turns grabbing a bite to eat and taking care of our personal needs. Once it gets dark and the KTVs and bars are bustling, we'll launch our operation. Then, have a few people with auxiliary police block off all the front and back entrances of all the entertainment venues on this street, and our main force will search them one by one! Hehe... With your support this time, I don't need to worry about running out of manpower. Let's make this net as tight as possible, and then we'll pick and choose from within it, trying to catch every single drug user and dealer!"

Lei Hanqin spoke excitedly, eager to try his luck and go all out.

When raiding such places, whether it's a solo operation by the anti-narcotics team or a routine check by the criminal investigation team, it's extremely difficult to completely block off the entire street. Often, after checking a few initial suspects, the raids alert the drug dealers in the back locations, allowing them to escape. Or even if a net is managed to be set up, there aren't enough people to handle the operation, wasting time as the drug dealers clean up the scene, leaving no clues and forcing a fruitless operation.

But this time it's different!

In order to cooperate with the upcoming large-scale epidemic prevention and control across the country, the authorities have required all cities and counties to ensure the safety of the people, social security, and public opinion.

Under such orders, the police must use strong and forceful means to crack down on and control these criminals who are prone to causing social chaos or even turmoil.

Not only must we protect the safety of the people and society, but we must also prevent these bastards from causing trouble or creating irreparable problems should any unexpected events occur during the pandemic.

Frankly speaking, expecting these criminals to have any patriotism or contribute to social stability is a joke! Epidemic prevention and control is a serious and rigorous matter, and any disruption could undo all the hard work. Therefore, while the threat of the epidemic is still looming and hasn't yet entered the country, we must catch and eliminate these rats hiding in the gutter.

"Damn it! What if the government requires residents to self-isolate, and then some drug addict goes out looking for drugs or wanders around aimlessly? That kind of person could easily be infected with the virus, and that would be a real problem!"

Lei Hanqin grumbled and cursed, having worked in the anti-drug department for so many years, he had seen far too many drug addicts controlled to the point of being almost abnormal. They cared nothing for society or others, and were often the biggest threat to social stability.

"Alright! Enough talk, just arrest them all! It's still early, shall we go eat over there?"

Shao Yongkang patted Lei Hanqin on the shoulder, knowing that they were under a lot of pressure working on drug enforcement.

National borders and provincial/municipal transportation lines are all too long and too concealed, making complete blockade extremely difficult. Whether it's border patrol officers or anti-drug police in various provinces and cities, they have all sacrificed so much to provide the people with a drug-free and peaceful living environment. The number of anti-drug police officers who sacrifice their lives each year constitutes the largest proportion of all police casualties. They face ruthless and inhumane forces; the psychological pressure and dangers they encounter are unimaginable to ordinary people. Even though most ordinary people understand the hardships of anti-drug police officers, they have no idea what kind of lives they lead, or the inhuman beasts they confront.

Everyone says that terrorists are hateful and terrifying, but before the term "terrorist" existed, the dangers faced by anti-narcotics police when dealing with drug dealers and drug addicts controlled by drugs were actually no less than those faced with terrorists.

Lei Hanqin slapped Shao Yongkang's arm away, not wanting to say anything more. After all, even though they were colleagues, he didn't want to expose the hardships of anti-drug work to people from other departments. "More than fifty police officers? Or more than sixty?"

Lin Ge looked around and saw that this group of people had filled both barbecue restaurants on this side of the road to the brim.

Although most of them were burly and fierce-looking men, the presence of a few forthright women mixed in, a cat being held in the arms of a young girl, and a dog tethered to a nearby table leg wagging its tail, led passersby to assume that it was a team-building event organized by a transportation or courier company. They had no idea that these men in plainclothes were actually police officers, specifically criminal investigation and narcotics enforcement officers.

Cases that attract the attention of these people are never minor matters like a few days of detention or even a verbal reprimand. While not everyone they arrest goes to jail, they at least receive some form of supervision, and it will definitely be recorded in their files.

While enjoying Zhuang Tao'er's care, Lin Ge watched as the girl tore into meat skewers with gusto, completely lacking any semblance of refinement. She even retorted with profanities to the teasing of her colleagues, a stark contrast to her former self.

That's just the work environment, and that's the kind of enemy she faces. What could Zhuang Tao'er do? To be honest, the pressure of criminal investigation is just as intense as that of drug enforcement. Who has the extra brain cells to think about personal image? Every day, thinking about the pitiful state of the victims, even their gruesome deaths, it's already difficult enough to remain calm and not be swayed by emotions. At this point, besides urging herself to find ways to solve the case as quickly as possible, where is there time to think about anything else?

"My mom is secretly arranging blind dates for me!"

It was a bit of a shame that she couldn't drink beer during work hours; the barbecue felt like it was missing a bit of its flavor. But seeing everyone at the table looking over, she grinned and said, "But when I rushed over during a break, slammed my work ID on the table, that pretty boy was instantly terrified. I told him I was in a rush, I had to go to the detention center for questioning right away, and to get to the point, not to waste time. He immediately chickened out! He actually told me work was more important and I should go ahead and get busy, haha..."

Zhuang Tao'er laughed so hard she almost fell over, but there was a hint of sadness in her words. The few rude idiots at the table just joined in mocking the pretty boy for being a coward, but only Lin Ge could tell that Zhuang Tao was actually feeling a little wronged.

Which girl doesn't like to be pretty? Which girl doesn't like to be complimented and praised by boys? Which girl doesn't want to be pursued by boys? But her profession makes boys afraid and even choose to distance themselves without hesitation, which is really upsetting.

Seeing Zhuang Tao'er's somewhat aggrieved look, Lin Ge gently stood up and patted the back of her hand to comfort her.

"You're the only one who's sensible!"

Zhuang Tao'er patted Lin Ge on the head, then snatched a grilled fish from her colleague and rudely placed it in a disposable bowl in front of Lin Ge.

"Forehead……"

The innocent colleague was a little confused. He had just been helping Zhuang Tao'er scold that pretty boy, so why did she suddenly turn on him?
An older policeman couldn't help but shake his head, knowing that the young man probably had no chance.

Tao'er is so beautiful! Why don't you idiots who only know how to lift weights understand the principle of "the one closest to the water gets the moon first"? Unless you never plan to get married in this life, how can you find a girlfriend who is younger, prettier, and understands the hardships of a criminal police officer than Zhuang Tao'er? As for the job issue, once you become a couple, the bureau will naturally arrange a reassignment! In addition, given Zhuang Tao's father's status, there's no way he'll leave his elderly parents and children without care.

Gee!

A human is less sensible than a cat!

Seeing that Lin Ge was eating very comfortably under Zhuang Tao'er's care, and that the girl had even carefully picked out the hard-to-chew bones for him, the middle-aged policeman kicked the idiot hard under the table in exasperation.

"Hey?"

The simpleton still didn't know what he had done wrong, and only felt inexplicably that in such a short time, he had become the target of so many people.
"Zhuang Tao?"

Suddenly, a passerby stopped and curiously observed the crowd for a while before finally speaking.

"you are?"

Zhuang Tao'er looked up and found the person somewhat familiar, but she didn't remember him well.

"I'm Xu Yang! We were classmates in high school, and we even sat next to each other for half a year. Do you remember me?"

Once the young man named Xu Yang confirmed Zhuang Tao's identity, he excitedly stepped forward and said, "I haven't seen you since graduating from high school! I never expected to run into you here today. This is truly a blessing from heaven. To be honest, I've been looking for your contact information for ages! None of your classmates know which university you went to after graduation. Xiong Lijuan even said you might not have done well on the college entrance exam and told me not to upset you or anything. Hehe... How could that be! Haha... Um..."

As Xu Yang got a little carried away with his words, he realized that the atmosphere was a bit off.

Looking up, Xu Yang saw that everyone at the dozen or so tables around him had stopped eating and turned to stare at him intently. The feeling of being scrutinized by so many people made Xu Yang's heart skip a beat, and a cold sweat inexplicably broke out on his back.

With a dry laugh, Xu Yang said awkwardly, "Ah...hehe...this is...a colleague get-together?"

"Yes, would you like to eat something together?"

Zhuang Tao'er spoke generously, dragging a plastic stool over and placing it next to her, then gently patting it as a gesture of acknowledgment.

"That...I...no..."

Xu Yang was tempted, yet also hesitant. He would certainly be delighted to sit with Zhuang Tao'er. However, the gazes of the people around him gave him the feeling of being watched by a pack of tigers.

'Snapped! '

Lin Ge broke free from Zhuang Tao'er's embrace and lightly jumped onto the empty chair. He squatted down, yawned, and then looked at Xu Yang provocatively, his eyes full of scrutiny.

Upon seeing this, Xu Yang could only sigh and give up completely.

Besides, it really wasn't the time to chat with his pretty deskmate, so Xu Yang gave an awkward smile and quickly explained that he had something to do, then lowered his head and hurriedly left.

"A classmate? A high school classmate?"

Zhong Kai waited until Xu Yang disappeared around the corner before turning back and smiling at Zhuang Tao'er.

Zhuang Tao'er shook her head indifferently and said, "Probably, anyway, I don't remember much. To be honest, I was a good girl in high school, and I was only close to a few female classmates. I don't remember the others much."

Zhong Kai nodded, then asked doubtfully, "What about that Xiong Lijuan that this kid was talking about?"

"We were mortal enemies! My grades were better than hers, but my social skills weren't as good. Back then, some people in the class were messing around and talking about who was the class beauty. Some people chose her, and some chose me. After that, she started targeting me. I guess she said a lot of bad things about me behind my back."

Zhuang Tao'er said nonchalantly, then stuffed a skewer of pork tenderloin into Zhong Kai's hand, meaning he could eat properly and shut his mouth.

"Ha ha……"

Zhong Kai smiled, glancing at Mimi, who was still squatting on the stool staring in the direction the guy named Xu Yang had left, and suddenly some guesses formed in his mind.

But... it can't be that much of a coincidence, right?
But this cat never does anything meaningless. Could there really be something wrong with that guy?

(End of this chapter)