Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 606 Untitled
As the tall man spoke, he pointed at Lü Wei with a threatening yet arrogant smile.

"Mimi?"

Zhang Ke's expression remained unchanged, but he turned to look at the police cat, who was still wearing a bright red mandarin jacket, but whose mood seemed rather unpleasant.

"Ow!"

Lin Ge nodded, indicating that although it was regrettable, it was indeed Lü Wei who made the first move.

Even if the reason he took action was because he was threatened and stopped by the other party when he called the police, Lin Ge would not cover up the fact that he was the one who pushed first.

He had no interest in protecting such a useless person.

Zhang Ke and Lin Ge could both see that Wang Dajun, the neighbor, and his group were still plotting threats.

What is the threat?

Threatening to perish together!

You want to detain us, huh? Then let's all be detained together! It's only a few days, we don't care, but what will people think of you, a guy who was about to get married and have his wedding, but got cheated on and is now being detained?

Have you completely lost face?
Your family is very rich, right? But the richer people are, the more they care about their reputation. Do you dare to risk getting yourself imprisoned just to lock us up?
You wouldn't dare, would you?
Wang Dajun looked at Lü Wei provocatively, his eyes conveying the same meaning.

But it must be admitted that his tactic was actually very effective.

Regardless of the circumstances, it's a fact that Lü Wei participated in the attack. He not only initiated the attack but also continued to attack by smashing cosmetic boxes even after the police cat intervened, resulting in accidental injury to others. This cannot be explained by the reason of self-defense.

On the other hand, the fact that things have escalated to this point is indeed due to Lü Wei's own anger.

As a victim, he certainly has the right and the right to demand that the police punish the perpetrators; but at the same time, as the party who took the initiative to escalate the situation, he also bears the main fault of provoking the incident and causing the conflict.

He did not choose the right way to deal with the problem, and the consequences of this will not elicit sympathy or exempt him from punishment simply because he was beaten.

However, as a victim, although he is also charged with mutual assault, his punishment will still be much lighter.

Wang Dajun and his two companions outnumbered Lü Wei and lacked any legitimate reason in accordance with public order and good morals. Furthermore, they caused multiple injuries to Lü Wei, making the nature of their actions quite egregious. Therefore, their detention period can be set between ten and fifteen days.

As for the women, including the bride Yuan Xiaoai who caused all of this, the police station will give them verbal criticism and guidance.

As a professional police officer, Zhang Ke could almost instantly predict the punishment these people would receive.

Unfortunately, Lü Wei was a fool and didn't understand Zhang Ke's hint. Otherwise, if he had listened to Zhang Ke's advice and gone to the hospital for a medical examination, there might have been a chance to raise the sentence for Wang Dajun and the other two to the maximum of fifteen days, and even add medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for mental distress, which would have been enough to make these young people bleed a lot.

Of course, the police can only give subtle hints about these things; if the victim doesn't understand, there's nothing they can do. Some things can't be said openly.

Both Lin Ge and Zhang Ke wanted to help this man named Lü Wei and sympathized with his plight. However, Lü Wei kept making mistakes in the face of their help, so there was nothing they could do but handle it according to the rules.

"So, my final question is, do you accept the settlement? If not, then we will proceed according to this outcome. Of course, the specific detention period will be determined by professionals."

In the mediation room, Zhang Ke closed the file on public security management regulations and looked up at the people on both sides.

"I...I do not accept reconciliation!"

Lu Wei turned his head away unwillingly, preferring to be detained for a few days himself rather than let these people pay the price.

"Tch! Who's afraid of who?"

Wang Dajun and his two companions were extremely arrogant and didn't take their detention seriously.

"Then let's do it this way! One by one, Lü Wei, you come with me first, the rest of you stay here and wait for the other police officers to come and make arrangements."

As he spoke, Zhang Ke stood up and gestured for Sun Chang to stay in the mediation room to monitor these people, while he led the resentful Lü Wei out.

Arriving at the rest area in the adjacent room, Zhang Ke took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and offered it to Lü Wei.

"Have one?"

"No, no, I don't smoke."

Lu Wei didn't know what Zhang Ke was up to, and was even somewhat dissatisfied with the police at the moment, so he shook his head stiffly in refusal.

Zhang Ke didn't insist. He simply put the cigarette back in the pack and quietly looked at Lü Wei without saying a word.

His gaze and movements sent chills down Lü Wei's spine, but he couldn't understand why the policeman was staring at him so intently.

He carefully considered whether he had done anything wrong, but after much thought and self-reflection, he realized that he was an honest person who had never done anything wrong and even crossed the street in a proper manner. He really couldn't understand what the policeman's gaze meant.

"Hey!"

Zhang Ke sighed.

Society doesn't blame honest people for being bullied, nor does it blame the term "honest person" for gradually becoming a somewhat sarcastic one. It's simply a matter of natural selection and survival of the fittest; these slow-witted fools who need to be reminded before they know what they should do?
Seeing Lü Wei looking over with a puzzled expression, Zhang Ke had no choice but to explain himself.

"Before you go to the detention center, why don't you quickly call your family and explain the situation? You don't still have any illusions about that woman, do you? Or is a woman who can cheat on you in front of you worth the risk of marrying her? Now that things have turned out like this, who knows where she'll be by the time you get out of detention! Why don't you tell your parents to find a lawyer or file a lawsuit directly in court to apply for the return of the bride price or even property preservation?"

Seeing Lü Wei's look of sudden realization, Zhang Ke sighed again and said, "Of course, if you're just here to marry any woman, regardless of whether she's a good match or not, and you still want to marry Yuan Xiaoai and get a marriage certificate at this point, then disregard everything I said. But in any case, you still need to notify your family. Although this kind of situation is usually used to notify the guardians of minors, I think you're being a bit too honest. There are some things your parents should help you deal with. Also, based on my experience and the current situation, there's no need to directly ask her for money; she's not the kind of person who'll give money back."

"Ah? Oh oh!"

It was only at this point that Lü Wei finally realized what was going on.

He's already in detention, how can he marry the woman who caused his detention?

Putting aside the cuckoldry, there were also various expenses and dowry that had been given out. I'll only get back as much as I can! That wicked woman doesn't deserve my pity at all. I was originally thinking about a peaceful breakup, but after this police officer's reminder, I realized that there's always the option of cutting my losses in time.

Lu Wei, dumbfounded, quickly pulled out his phone, only to find that the screen had been broken in the fight, and his heart ached again.

But at this moment, there was no time to worry about anything else, and Lü Wei quickly dialed his father's number.

"She's in her thirties, but she still looks like an immature child."

Watching Lü Wei's incoherent explanations to the person on the other end of the phone, his cautious and trembling demeanor, Zhang Ke sighed inwardly.

As a police officer, that's all the bias he can show.

Fortunately, this time there were no more troubles, and Lü Wei quickly explained the situation to the person on the other end of the phone, as Zhang Ke had suggested.

Afterwards, Zhang Ke led him to the quarantine area.

After completing the registration procedures, his personal belongings, including his mobile phone and wallet, were collected and placed in a designated locker. Lü Wei will wait here for his family to arrive and for the police station's official processing results.

The police station quickly released the punishments for all those involved in the incident. The tall man, the ringleader, was sentenced to 15 days of detention for using force despite knowing that Lü Wei had called the police. Accomplice Wang Dajun was sentenced to 10 days of detention. The thin man, whose initial task was to block the door but later joined in, was sentenced to 7 days of detention. The other women, including Yuan Xiaoai, only received verbal reprimands, but were still required to write statements and give written reports. Lü Wei, the victim but also the one who initiated the physical altercation, was sentenced to 3 days of detention for refusing mediation. All detention sentences will officially take effect tomorrow morning; everyone will spend the night at the police station.

All those involved grumbled and expressed their resentment, but none raised any objections.

"This is truly a sign of the world going to the dogs!"

In the police station office, the officers on duty shook their heads as they listened to Zhang Ke's account.

There's not much to say about the outcome of these individuals' cases, but the police still can't understand what the couple was thinking, having an affair right in front of the groom, separated only by a wall, and cheating on him.

Seeking thrills? The feeling of transgression? Or the unbridled provocation of public order and morality?

Or is it just pure reckless behavior?

To be honest, no decent person could imagine the reasons behind their actions. Even seasoned police officers would find it incomprehensible. Furthermore, the police are powerless to intervene in such problems and this appalling social phenomenon. The only thing the victim can do is minimize the damage, seek legal recourse, try to recover as much as possible, and be thankful that they discovered their partner's true colors early, preventing an even worse situation from unfolding.

"It seems that the courts here don't have any cases of special favoritism towards women, right?"

Hu Zhengping suddenly brought up another matter, still holding his phone, which was playing a short video about a local court's ruling on a marriage relationship that had drawn public criticism.

"It's alright, there haven't been any signs of unfairness yet."

Xie Hua, who was writing a statement at his desk, looked up when he heard this and said, "I've heard about the case you mentioned. Actually, it can't be entirely blamed on the court. It's a criminal case after all, and there were problems from the very beginning of the police investigation and trial. The law exists in written form, and every article and every point is fixed. As a result, due to oversights and carelessness in the police investigation, the evidence was unclear, leading to disputes in the court's verdict. This isn't just a problem for the court; the police also bear responsibility. To be honest, I think some people were just lazy. Otherwise, if the facts were clear, the logic was correct, and the chain of evidence was sufficient and complete, where would all this mess come from?"

"Don't try to shift the blame onto us! Aren't we busy enough already?"

Hu Zhengping looked at Xie Hua speechlessly, "Besides, how can the search for evidence be 100% complete? The police aren't gods; no one can be completely without any oversights, right?"

"Doesn't that mean we didn't do a good job?"

Zheng Mingxing suddenly walked in from outside and waved his hand, saying, "Incompetence is not an excuse for wrongful convictions! If a suspect is wrongly accused or a perpetrator escapes legal punishment because of police problems, isn't that the police's responsibility? Our job is to fight against criminals, and every failure is an injustice and harm to the victims. At times like these, we should reflect on ourselves and learn to strengthen ourselves, not make excuses. If even the police think that not doing things well is forgivable, then what do you expect the public to think? How can ordinary people respect social order and have reverence for the law?"

"..."

Hu Zhengping dared not utter a word, only inwardly criticizing Zheng Mingxing for speaking so eloquently, but for doing things in reality, which was far more complicated than he had described.

"Zhang Ke, you need to keep a closer eye on this case."

Zheng Mingxing ignored Hu Zhengping and looked at Zhang Ke, who was typing furiously, and said, "The verdict on the fight is fine, but it doesn't resolve the fundamental emotional and financial disputes. To be honest, this case seems simple on the surface, but it could easily lead to terrible consequences. As everyone knows, crimes of passion are one of the most common reasons for murder that we police encounter. If this guy named Lü Wei doesn't figure things out, or if Wang Dajun and the other two have other ideas, or if Yuan Xiaoai is still eyeing Lü Wei's money, this matter could easily escalate to another very dangerous situation. So, keep a close eye on this group of people for me in the coming days."

At this point, Zheng Mingxing earnestly addressed the people in the office: "As police officers, we can't just think about arresting criminals. How to quell potential dangers before a case occurs is also something we should do. People need a sense of security, but what they need even more is a peaceful life. Is it remarkable to be able to solve cases and arrest people? But if we can ensure that no criminal cases occur in our jurisdiction, that's what the people want most."

"Yes!"

The group quickly stood up and bowed to Zheng Mingxing.

Zhang Ke nodded, keeping Zheng Mingxing's words in mind.

To be honest, what Zheng Mingxing said were all old news. To achieve this, the police would need to put in a lot more effort, but in reality, given the number of police officers in China and their individual energy levels, it would be extremely difficult to do so.

About half an hour later, a Cadillac pulled up in front of the police station. A man who looked to be in his sixties rushed in, learned about Lü Wei's situation from the duty room, and called Zhang Ke out.

Upon learning that his son had been sentenced to three days of detention, the man couldn't help but speak up for his son and insisted on offering Zhang Ke a cigarette.

Unfortunately, this was of no use.

After hearing Zhang Ke's account of the events and learning that his son's soon-to-be bride was such a person, the man's expression changed drastically. He thanked Zhang Ke gratefully, and without even bothering to see his son, he turned and left in a hurry.

"I have a feeling this kind of person is going to cause a lot of trouble. Is he going to take revenge on that Yuan Xiaoai after he leaves? After all, his son is locked up, but that woman is still at large."

Sun Chang, who came out with Zhang Ke, saw the man's ferocious attitude as he left, cursing and gritting his teeth.

"There's nothing we can do. The police aren't gods. We can't prevent every accident from happening in advance, nor can we take coercive measures against someone just because they might retaliate. Everyone has their own sense of right and wrong, what they can and cannot do. If they insist on retaliating against the law, all we can do is punish them, nothing more. As for keeping a close watch on every possible offender, haha, how could a police station with so few personnel possibly do that? If we made the police run around and exhaust themselves just because of one possibility, how many police officers would it take to protect all the citizens?"

Zhang Ke wasn't worried at all. After all, if you do something wrong, you have to bear the consequences. That's how simple the world is.

"But that's not what Instructor Zheng said just now."

Sun Chang stared at Zhang Ke expressionlessly, not believing that this guy could be so indifferent.

"Hehe... I can't hide it from you. I've already asked Mimi to keep an eye on Yuan Xiaoai. Whether the Lü family wants to take revenge on the person who bullied their son, or Yuan Xiaoai and her group want to take revenge on Lü Wei, this woman is ultimately the number one target that can't be avoided. So as long as Mimi keeps an eye on Yuan Xiaoai, it will be clear whether anyone will make a move. And with Mimi's abilities, protecting someone like her isn't a particularly difficult thing."

Only then did Zhang Ke honestly tell the truth.

"But Mimi's collar is broken. What will she do to contact us if something happens?"

Sun Chang was still somewhat worried.

“I gave it a new phone; it was originally a birthday present for you.”

Zhang Ke looked speechless.

"..."

Sun Chang was speechless. No one in the entire Zhanghe Police Station had any doubts about Mimi's ability to use a mobile phone.

To be honest, after spending so much time together, everyone is well aware of Mimi's abilities. If you weren't a staunch atheist, you could easily mistake Mimi for a human in cat form.

Of course, it's just a joke. Mimi is just a little smarter, but her daily behavior is no different from that of an ordinary cat.

"Finally, I can play on my phone again!"

Lin Ge was also very happy at this moment. He lazily lay on the trunk of a tree, put his brand-new phone down, and happily scrolled through Bilibili videos.

He had wanted to do this for a long time, and had even borrowed Zhao Zhigang's or Li Yiduo's phones to play for a while. But in the end, it wasn't as comfortable as using his own phone, where he could watch whatever he wanted without worrying about being pointed at or criticized.

To Lin Ge's surprise, he lost interest in his phone after watching videos for less than half an hour.

After all, once you get used to a cat's perspective, you always feel that the content and shooting angle in the video are too different from the perspective he sees in his daily life. The more you watch, the more uncomfortable you feel, and the less interesting it becomes.

Moreover, as a police cat, he has his own judgment on many things. Some things that seem funny to others, Lin Ge finds utterly uninteresting, and even repulsive. Therefore, he gets bored after a while and can only obediently browse serious news.

After scrolling through videos for a while, Lin Ge looked up at the coffee shop in front of him.

At the table directly opposite the glass wall, Yuan Xiaoai was arguing with someone on her phone.

Thank you to reader Dark Night Chanting for the 500 Qidian Coins reward. The extra chapter and the extra chapter for last month's monthly votes will be released at a later time.

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