Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 518 A Humiliating Day

Zheng Mingxing arrived a little late today, so much so that Zhou Hui waited at the door until almost eight o'clock.

This displeased her somewhat, and her expression turned slightly unpleasant. But even so, when she saw Zheng Mingxing gesturing for her to come in and go upstairs, she still showed a grateful expression and hurriedly followed her daughter upstairs.

Zheng Mingxing didn't tell Lin Ge much about what happened afterward, and Lin Ge wasn't interested in getting involved.

Since it was determined that the little doll shouldn't belong to this woman, Lin Ge felt at ease letting it stay at home and become a member of the family.

And he has an important thing to do next!
Jiang Yan, that woman, ordered him to go to the Municipal Bureau's Technical Inspection and Appraisal Center today. She wouldn't say what it was about, but her menacing aura made Lin Ge dare not refuse.

"But... I really don't want to go to the forensic department! I always feel like I'll smell the stench of corpses as soon as I walk in. And thinking about how they do autopsies and tests the most, it gives me the feeling that I could be skinned and sliced ​​up at any moment. Ugh!"

Lin Ge arrived at the Municipal Bureau with a bitter face and a grumbling expression.

The person who brought him here was Li Siyu. After resting for a few days, the girl was finally not as weak as before.

Of course, facing a place like the technical inspection and appraisal center, not only Lin Ge felt intimidated, but Li Siyu also felt guilty. So, she ran off to the police dog squad to play with the dogs, leaving Lin Ge alone at the scene.

"Why are you squatting down if you're not coming up?"

A phone call from Jiang Yan forced Lin Ge, who was squatting at the entrance of the appraisal center intending to run away, to reluctantly step into the building with a bitter face.

The moment he stepped inside, he was hit by the smell of disinfectant, even stronger than the odor in the hospital. Lin Ge maliciously speculated that it might be to mask the stench of a corpse or something, but now that he was already inside, he could only think the best.

For example, the testing center was cleaner than expected, without the usual mess and litter left by slovenly police officers. The building's white walls were spotless, without handprints, footprints, or any signs of wear and tear. Furthermore, the building was quieter than anticipated; almost no unusual sounds could be heard. Even with Lingo's hearing, he could only hear faint conversations, not the gruesome, bone-sawing torture.

"Damn, this is even more terrifying! Why make it so clean? If it's going to be scary, make it more lively and bustling!"

Lin Ge muttered curses under his breath, then jumped up and slapped Jiang Yan's floor as he entered the elevator, before squinting his eyes in annoyance.

He didn't know why Jiang Yan had called him over so urgently. It might be good news, but it could also be because of some bad situation. Lin Ge knew his body very well, and the recent abnormalities were indeed quite strange.

"Why did it come so slowly?"

When I arrived at Jiang Yan's office, I found that she hadn't closed the door. The woman was wearing a white lab coat and a dust cap, and was sitting in front of the computer, typing away rapidly.

Unlike Yang Xiaotong's office, hers was completely free of clutter. Aside from her desk and two filing cabinets in the corner, the only other items were two miniature succulent plants near the door. Even Jiang Yan's desk was sparsely furnished: an all-in-one computer with keyboard and mouse, a small bookcase, and a teacup on her right—that was all Lin Ge could see in the room at a glance.

"Close the door!"

Jiang Yan said something without even looking up.

Lin Ge pursed his lips, kicked off the door with his hind leg, and slammed the door shut. Then he noticed there was another room behind the door, hidden behind a white curtain; he wondered what was inside.

The sound of the door closing made Jiang Yan's brow twitch. She put down her work, adjusted her glasses, and stared coldly at the unruly cat in front of her.

"hiss……"

Lin Ge was startled by Jiang Yan's gaze and knew that this woman was not to be trifled with, so he quickly lowered his proud head.

"Hmph! I thought you weren't afraid!"

Pushing back her chair and standing up, Jiang Yan walked over, lifted the curtain, and entered the next room.

Lin Ge followed him inside and found it even more spacious. There was only a flat steel bed without sheets, a stainless steel table with various tools on it against the window, and two stainless steel cabinets with glass doors next to it.

Lin Ge stared intently at the metal bed in the center of the room, thinking to himself that no matter how you looked at it, this thing was obviously a dissection workbench.
Lin Ge wasn't sure what Jiang Yan wanted to do with him, and he felt a little scared. He made up his mind that if Jiang Yan dared to let him go up, he would run away without hesitation.

"Hmm... I forgot to make the bed. Mimi, could you bring me that box over there?"

Jiang Yan opened the glass door of the cabinet and took out a set of folded sheets from the bottom compartment. Seeing Lin Ge dragging the box from the doorway over with his teeth, she nodded in satisfaction. Pulling it out of the box revealed a folded mattress. When unfolded, it was two meters long and one meter wide, just right for the steel-framed bed. This time, without Jiang Yan's prompting, Lin Ge instinctively grabbed a corner of the sheet to help make the bed, then squinted at Jiang Yan to see what tricks she was up to.

"Hehe, I'm just teasing you. With your bad temper, you really think I'm going to dissect you? I called you over here to give you a physical examination, just like before."

Jiang Yan finally smiled.

She waved to Lin Ge, then put her mask back on and explained in a low voice, "You were deeply involved in this Tiger virus outbreak, right? Although research institutions have shown that felines are immune to the Tiger virus, in fact, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, there is no such thing as immunity! It's just that in a large-scale battle, both sides suffer equal casualties, and the virus can't break through the human body's defenses for a while, that's all. But no matter what, harmful things are still harmful. Some things don't show their effects with the naked eye, but no one can guarantee there won't be any future problems. That's why I called you over for a checkup. Old Nie said your condition is a bit off, and he asked me to check if you've been infected."

"So, the Tiger virus only had a very small impact on me, which is why my condition was so bad recently?"

Lin Ge thought about it and felt that Jiang Yan's words made a lot of sense, so he took the initiative to jump onto the steel plate bed that was covered with sheets.

The bed wasn't very stable; it creaked slightly with the slightest movement. Jiang Yan took a stainless steel tray from a nearby cabinet. Inside were cotton swabs, a speculum, tubing, a small syringe, and other items.

She put a headlamp on herself, then gestured for Lin Ge to open his mouth wide. Using a cotton swab, she pressed down on Lin Ge's tongue to examine his throat, saying as she did so, "Actually, it would be simpler for Yang Xiaotong to do this, but she's still in Chu City right now. Letting someone else treat a cat seems a bit disrespectful. So I'll have to do it myself. Be careful not to be too rough! Hmm… his throat is indeed a little inflamed, but it's not serious. Judging from the situation, the signs of recovery are quite obvious. You're in good shape, aren't you? For most cats, a little inflammation can be fatal, but you've managed to tough it out and recover on your own?"

"Ugh~"

Jiang Yan took out a cotton swab, and Lin Ge turned his head and opened his mouth wide to gag, clearly uncomfortable from being poked. This woman always seemed so rough with her work, like she was butchering a pig. Couldn't a doctor be a little gentler?

"I'm sorry! My previous clients never had the habit of complaining."

Jiang Yan seemed to guess what Lin Ge was complaining about, and without turning her head, she stunned Lin Ge with a single sentence.

It took me a moment to realize that the woman was talking about autopsies. Damn it, you can complain about a dead person?

Lin Ge dared not struggle anymore and obediently let Jiang Yan examine him thoroughly. The woman didn't miss a single detail, from his mouth and throat to his ears, nostrils, and even his buttocks, examining him very carefully.

Lin Ge was initially a little embarrassed, but when Jiang Yan threatened to pull out a thin, long syringe, he obediently backed down and turned his tail to the side, letting this devilish woman stick a cotton swab into his butt...

"What a humiliation!"

With tears in his eyes and his legs clamped together, Lin Ge was truly in despair and pain. He never imagined he would encounter such a day. He wished he had never come; why should he have to suffer this kind of treatment!

Seeing that Jiang Yan seemed to still have more to say, Lin Ge tucked his tail between his legs and stared straight at her, determined not to turn away. However, Jiang Yan ignored Lin Ge, carefully sorting and packing all the things she had collected, before turning back to reveal a devilish smile.

Despite wearing a mask and glasses, Lin Ge was betting he was absolutely right; this woman was definitely mocking him!
"Agh! You vicious woman!"

Lin Ge glared at Jiang Yan and roared, feeling that he had never suffered more grievances in his life than he had today.

"The results should be out tomorrow. You can leave now! If there's nothing else, I won't bother you. If there is, you can come back with Lao Nie."

Jiang Yan waved her hand, indicating that Lin Ge could get lost.

Without a word, Lingo turned and ran, vowing never to return to that terrifying place. He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but as he ran, he felt something strange and itchy in his rear end, a strong urge to rub it against something. Even with the swaying of his hind legs and the rubbing of his tail, that area inexplicably felt incredibly uncomfortable.

Lin Ge gritted his teeth, wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes in grievance, and then rushed into the public restroom not far ahead.

Lin Ge turned on the tap in front of the sink and tested the water temperature, finding it acceptable. So he stuck his butt out like he was taking a dump, letting the tap water wash over his lower body and tail, using the coolness of the water to wash away the anger in his heart.

The sound of rushing water carried a chilling coolness that gradually calmed Lin Ge down.

To be honest, he knew that Jiang Yan's actions today were for his own good. Besides, a senior forensic doctor like her wouldn't personally examine him if she didn't think highly of him. Everyone had noticed his poor health lately, and both Nie Guoqiang and Zhao Zhigang were very worried. They were all trying to help him get some rest and find people to help him get medical checkups and rule out any potential problems. Lin Ge needed to acknowledge this attitude and concern.

"But... I still feel very ashamed!"

Lin Ge looked back at his rear end; the wet cat fur clung to his body, and he no longer felt as uncomfortable as before.

"Grandma! Grandma! Look! A cat is pooping in the washbasin!"

Suddenly, a child's clear shout rang out from outside.

Lin Ge slowly turned around, his face immediately darkening. Sure enough, the little brat across the street was pointing at him.

Admittedly, his current posture does resemble taking a dump, but you brat, don't spout nonsense without evidence, you bastard! I'm a dignified police cat; if such embarrassing news gets out, how can I face law enforcement and handling cases?

"You stinky cat, get out of here!"

A cleaning worker who was chatting with someone next to the public restroom heard the child's shouts and rushed over. Seeing a cat indeed perched on the sink, she flew into a rage, grabbed a long broom, and swung it menacingly.

"Fuck!"

Lin Ge quickly jumped into the sink, and without caring that he was still soaking wet, he ran away as fast as he could.

The ground was a bit damp, and his claws slipped. Lin Ge even tripped and fell on the tiles before getting up again. He awkwardly dodged the cleaning lady's attack, slipped out from the corner of the gate, and disappeared into the bushes not far away.

"If you dare come again, I'll kill you!"

Although no cat feces were found in the sink, the cleaning lady still angrily pointed at the spot where Lin Ge had disappeared and cursed him. The cat's struggle to escape and the cat hair left all over the floor and sink after flushing had significantly increased her workload.

"I'd rather die than ever come back to this shameful place again!"

Lin Ge pursed his lips, looked back at his tail and the grass clippings and trash covering his hindquarters, and felt a buzzing pain in his head.

It was inevitable that it would get all messy after taking a shower and then diving straight into the bushes. But given the situation, it really had no choice but to escape; the cleaning lady whose work was being disrupted wouldn't have any pity for a cat.

"So...should I go back? Or should I ask Li Siyu to help me with this?"

Lin Ge tilted his head and found a clean stone step to squat down, hoping to get some sun and dry his body a little.

He admitted that he had acted somewhat impulsively when he went to soak in the water.

His human instincts made him uncomfortable with Jiang Yan's behavior, but it was clear that flushing was also a mistake. A normal cat would simply crouch down and lick it clean, but he'd made it so complicated.

It's alright that he's just physically disheveled right now, but the real danger is that this reckless behavior might cause him to catch a cold, which would be no joke. Besides, the temperature isn't particularly high today, so Lin Ge has to bear the risk of getting sick from this impulsive act himself.

"Mimi?"

A somewhat familiar voice rang out behind him. Lin Ge turned around and saw the girl he had rescued at Zhangzhou University.

Lin Ge couldn't quite remember her name.

But Lin Ge had a very vivid memory of what happened that night. Mainly because it was the first time in his two lives that he had witnessed a black man doing something bad, so he had a deep impression of the girl.

"Don't you recognize me? I'm Zheng Lei! What happened to you? Why are you in such a sorry state?"

Zheng Lei was wearing a pretty little vest, and her hairstyle had been changed to a neat shoulder-length bob. She was carrying a small white bag and holding a few books in her hands, looking curiously at the cat, which was covered in grass clippings, wet, and looked disheveled.

Zheng Lei said she would never forget this cat. Especially the irregular scar on its forehead, which always reminded her of a crescent moon, or a white-faced righteous official who punished evil.

Pulling up her jeans and squatting down, Zheng Lei smiled and waved to Lin Ge, saying, "Mimi, come here, let me wipe you down. Or... how about I take you to the pet store for a bath? It would be terrible if you caught a cold like this."

After thinking it over, Lin Ge did not refuse Zheng Lei's kindness.

After all, the girl is right. If she gets sick over something so trivial, it would be a real joke.

So Lin Ge didn't stand on ceremony with Zheng Lei, shook off the debris on his body, and came to her side.

Zheng Lei tried to pick Lin Ge up, but Lin Ge, not wanting to get the girl's pretty clothes dirty, stepped aside. Zheng Lei wasn't disappointed, so she stood up and led the way. Looking back at Lin Ge obediently following behind, her smile became even brighter.

"Did you know? That guy named Dean has already been sentenced in the first instance. Because of my refusal to forgive and the seriousness of the offense, he was sentenced to five years in prison."

Zheng Lei's words surprised Lin Ge. He didn't expect that bastard would be sentenced so quickly.

But then again, isn't five years too short? That bastard has probably ruined quite a few women. Even though those idiots who fawn over foreign things deserve what they got for being fooled by him, they should at least learn a bigger lesson, right?
However, upon reflection, the judge's verdict was based on evidence, and considering that the sentence for attempted rape is not particularly high to begin with, five years is a relatively severe sentence.

"Let that kid go pick up soap in prison! They say even prisoners look down on rapists, this bastard won't have an easy time in jail! Humph! Don't give him a reduced sentence, he should serve his full five years!"

Lin Ge muttered to himself, feeling that this kind of bastard should be sentenced to death! Only the death penalty could deter this beast and protect other girls from such threats.

"Dean disagrees with the verdict and has formally requested an appeal. However, the lawyer I hired told me that given the nature of the case, it's practically impossible to change the outcome. Unless I choose to forgive him, he's set to serve his five-year sentence!"

Zheng Lei said with a smile, glancing back at Lin Ge, "But how could I possibly forgive him? Right? If I forgive him, wouldn't I be betraying your justice and courage that day? Humph! I think five years is too short!"

"That's right! Brave girl, never forgive him!"

Lin Ge nodded repeatedly, firmly standing on Zheng Lei's side.

Soon Zheng Lei took Lin Ge to a pet shop. She greeted the owner naturally, which showed that it wasn't her first time doing business there.

Lin Ge remembered Li Ping mentioning a girl at school who often fed cats, and his gaze towards Zheng Lei became even more satisfied. This girl was really nice; it was worth the trouble he went through to save her that time.

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