Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 671 Zhao Zhigao Returns to the Team

Three days later, the torrential rain finally ended.

Although there may be occasional rainfall afterward, it will no longer have an impact or cause any disaster.

The damn weather forecast was one day off; when it was still raining on the third day, the professional responsible for analyzing it was cursed by countless people behind his back. But at least everyone in Zhangzhou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The rain disappeared overnight, and the sudden bright sun and rapidly rising temperature made the previous torrential rain and floods seem like just an illusion.

The water level in the city began to recede, and the Third Main Canal returned to below the warning line, leaving puddles of hard yellow mud on the ground throughout the city. Sanitation workers started working again, grumbling, while the Zhanghe Police Station finally returned to calm.

A temporary calm.

Lin Ge was eventually diagnosed with a cold at Huang Qi's shop. He stayed at Huang Qi's shop, receiving injections every day, and his food was also laced with some rather unpleasant-tasting medications.

Furthermore, Zhu Jun did not go back to work immediately after being discharged from the hospital. His wounds had not yet healed, and he needed to rest for a while until the dissolving lines disappeared on their own before he could return to the police station to continue his arduous work.

Of course, he could finally take this opportunity to deal with his marriage issues with Jiang Yiyi.

The two secretly registered their marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau on the day he was discharged from the hospital. Afterwards, they returned to the police station to receive blessings and teasing from their colleagues. Although Jiang Yiyi repeatedly emphasized that she did not need to hold a wedding, Zhu Jun still planned to take advantage of his rest time to invite his parents to help out. He wanted to have a simple ceremony, even if it was a small-scale event with fewer guests, so that Jiang Yiyi could wear a wedding dress and take some beautiful wedding photos.

Overall, this guy finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel and officially became a member of the married family at Zhanghe Police Station, much to the envy of Zhang Ke and Li Yiduo.

The two men extorted a lot of money from Zhu Jun. While Zhu Jun was away, Zhang Ke took the opportunity to steal his patrol motorcycle for his own use. He was even considering whether to keep the motorcycle and never return it to him, becoming the only person in the police station with a motorcycle.

No man can resist the allure of a cool motorcycle.

On the other hand, Mimi and Zhu Jun were not the only ones forced to leave their posts at the police station.

Besides them, Huo Guangping, after completing his patrol mission, felt a surge of relief and developed a slight fever, receiving permission from Zheng Mingxing to take three days of sick leave. Nie Guoqiang was dragged back to the hospital by Jiang Yan by the ear; Zhao Zhigang, while helping to push a flooded vehicle out of the pouring rain after receiving a call, slipped and hit his head on someone's rear window, biting his lower lip open with his front teeth, leaving a large, bloody gash, and also needed two days of rest.

Although the others were not injured or sick, they were all at their physical and mental limits. Continuing to push through like this would inevitably lead to physical weakness and illness, so Zheng Mingxing could only rearrange the shifts to give everyone more rest time.

However, with fewer people on duty, the number of calls to be received and the amount of work to be done per shift increased; overall, it wasn't much easier.

But in any case, everyone is fortunate to have weathered this storm crisis safely.

Time passed quietly, and Lin Ge finally recovered his health.

He received injections at Huang Qi's shop for two days and stayed in the hospital for observation for another day before he became lively and energetic again. But afterwards, Lin Ge didn't rush back to the hospital. Instead, he spent two days touring the entire Zhang City and checking on the condition of his underlings.

Quite a few cats have gone missing, at least twenty or thirty.

Of course, not all of them died. Some may have fled somewhere due to the torrential rain and floods and could not return for a while.

But seeing the dead cats, their bodies wrecked and soaking in sewage, as well as the cat carcasses that sanitation workers and community staff had previously disposed of, still made Lin Ge feel uneasy.

Cats' lives are so fragile; they can leave so easily, with just a blink of an eye.

The only thing that made Lin Ge feel a little better was that all of his close associates and the underlings he met frequently and knew better were safe and sound.

These clever creatures, having spent a long time with Lingo, knew how to use humans to escape this disaster. Some hid in police stations, fire stations, and urban management buildings; others hid in high-rise buildings or elevators in residential areas; still others simply hid in the office buildings of the municipal or district governments; and some hid in hospitals, schools, and other public places. In short, they all successfully weathered this crisis by relying on human strength and love.

After more than ten days of torrential rain, the scorching sun made people feel annoyed and dazed, but it was the perfect thing for wild cats.

As you walk along, you can see cats lying on tree branches, courtyard walls, car hoods, fitness equipment, and shared bicycles everywhere; they are all taking the time to absorb heat, dry their fur, and restore their strength to ensure their health.

These little guys don't need much help from Ringo; they know how to bravely face life.

Before returning to the police station, Lin Ge made a special trip to White Cat's place.

To Lin Ge's surprise, the white cats and their pack had been doing very well for the past ten days or so.

No one knows how they lured Li Daniu into handing over the sales hall of this redevelopment project to the white cat family.

At the entrance of the sales office, the old dog squatted at the door like a greeter, wagging its tail vigorously at Lin Ge.

Upon entering, four tiny cats stand or lie on the large model table, resembling four enormous monsters. They wander and rest among the exquisitely detailed model buildings, which are as tall as themselves, and along the green paths. The huge cat faces, the tiny houses and windows, make this scene both cute and bizarre. It also adds a touch of life and liveliness to the otherwise rigid and unrealistic model of the real estate development.

Two young homebuyers were about to choose their preferred building and floor level in the model when a cat suddenly came over and blocked the spot they were pointing to, and even stretched lazily.

The salesperson jokingly scolded the cat to go away, but it ignored him. Finally, the salesperson pulled a cat treat from his pocket, which finally lured the troublesome creature aside.

The couple buying the house couldn't help but chuckle, but didn't seem to have much of an opinion on the scene.

In a corner of the model, next to the buildings, on an undeveloped hill that should be a green space with ponds and gardens, lies a large, somewhat old-looking white cat.

After handing over his position to the white cat, the old man officially retired. He lazily dozed off on the artificial hill, pushing all the fake trees and rivers to the side, enjoying the cool air from the central air conditioning above his head, occasionally being bothered by his grandchildren.

On the curved staircase leading from the sales office to the second-floor service area, several cats lay sprawled every few steps. They looked down at the busy crowd below, their eyes narrowed in contentment.

A cat emerged from the women's restroom, shivering, and was playfully kicked in the rear by a female saleswoman who followed it out. Unperturbed, the cat glanced back, then swished its tail and jumped into a potted planter of a lush, green ornamental tree in the corner.

These cats seem to have completely taken over this huge sales office.

To Lin Ge's surprise, the sales staff at the real estate office ignored the cats' behavior and even doted on them. They even prepared water and food for the cats and placed them not far from the sand tray table so that the little guys could jump down to eat and drink at any time.

It's as if the sales office is actually the territory of these cats.

Lin Ge didn't expect Li Daniu to make such a big sacrifice. The sales office was occupied by cats. How was the business supposed to be done?
However, to his surprise, the monster cat image on the model was very popular with homebuyers, and it was even made into a short video that went viral for a while.

In the public eye, there might be a perception that small animals possess an even more incredible ability to sense danger than humans. A house deemed safe by animals must be good, while a house even animals avoid must have problems—either the materials or the quality, or something similar. Furthermore, the developer of this development was willing to take in even pitiful kittens, so they must be compassionate and responsible. Therefore, despite the twenty-odd cats freely roaming and lounging in the sales office, even occupying the sofas intended for homebuyers, people didn't seem to have much of an opinion; on the contrary, the secondary development project enjoyed a high level of approval.

In addition, after experiencing this flood and recalling the events of 1998, homebuyers suddenly realized a truth: when buying a house, in addition to choosing the house itself, they also have to choose the location. The terrain cannot be too high, but it also cannot be too low.

And this property happens to be located in one of the better locations.

So, this housing project, which had been abandoned for several years due to the developer running away and almost became an unfinished project, was miraculously revitalized after Li Daniu took it over, and a lot of units were quickly sold.

In addition, some residents had already bought houses but were scammed by the developer. However, they were still part of the owners' community. Surprisingly, this building, which was still under construction, quickly became a bustling place with a large number of residents.

Perhaps once the buildings are completed, this area will become another bustling district in Zhangzhou.

The shops, property fees, and the increased value of the land brought about by the boom made Li Daniu a fortune again!

Others always face numerous difficulties in doing business, but this guy always seems to have exceptionally good luck.

Lin Ge couldn't explain the underlying principle either.

He greeted the white cat and was about to return to the police station when he discovered that only the white cat was with him this time; the white cat's five children chose to stay in the sales office to play and did not follow him by the tail as before.

Thinking about it, it makes sense; half a year has passed in the blink of an eye. The five kittens born in the freezing rain are now over six months old, half-grown cats with their own lives, hobbies, and their own preferences and choices. They still trust and rely on Lingo, but ultimately, life isn't just about companionship; they also have their own joys and sorrows. The five kittens have their own paths to walk in the future; they can't always follow behind their parents.

They haven't even had time to get tired of their new home, which they got during the torrential rain.

Lin Ge didn't have any objections to this.

pretty good!
May your child grow up safely, have their own family and spouse in the future, and embark on their own journey. It is enough to simply wish them well.

Moreover, haven't they remained in their group instead of venturing out?
Lin Ge didn't know why he was suddenly so sentimental. It was just that the five little ones refused to go back to the police station with the white cat and him, but it was as if they were planning to become independent.

"Meow?"

The white cat stared at Lin Ge with its round eyes, not understanding why he kept shaking his head.

Feeling uncomfortable trying to sway, the white cat ignored Lin Ge and instead sped up its jog towards the police station, eager to meet the mother tortoiseshell and the money tree.

Lin Ge quickly followed.

Back at the police station, the white cat went straight to the cattery, since they had already accepted it as a member of the family. Lin Ge originally planned to go back to sleep, but suddenly heard a strange commotion in the office area in front, so he turned around and changed direction.

As Lin Ge approached the office building, the voice sounded increasingly familiar. A face flashed into his mind, and his eyes lit up as he quickly ran over.

"It's an honor for our Zhanghe Police Station that Lao Nie was able to bring you here. From today onwards, just treat the police station as your home. We're all one family, let's get along well and work together!"

"Yes! Instructor Zheng, please don't be so polite with me. I'm just an ordinary policeman! When you come to the police station, you must abide by the rules and follow orders. From today onwards, just tell me what tasks you need, don't treat me like an outsider!"

"That's good! Then I'll just say welcome! Zhao Zhigao, welcome to the Zhanghe Police Station family!"

"My pleasure!"

When Lin Ge burst into Zheng Mingxing's office, he saw Zheng Mingxing and Zhao Zhigao shaking hands warmly.

The atmosphere in the office was pleasant, and Zhao Zhigao, dressed in his police uniform, looked dashing. However, this atmosphere was broken when a cat suddenly barged in, causing Zheng Mingxing and Zhao Zhigao to awkwardly force smiles.

"Mimi! Long time no see!"

Zhao Zhigao waved to Lin Ge. Dressed in a police uniform, he looked energetic and sunny, a stark contrast to his previous undercover work.

Furthermore, he was quite muscular when he was undercover, but became heartbreakingly thin during his drug rehabilitation after the mission. Seeing him again now, both physically and mentally recovered significantly, finally put Lin Ge's mind at ease.

He and Zhao Zhigao were once comrades-in-arms who had shared life and death. That case was a profound and unforgettable memory for both Zhao Zhigao and Lin Ge. Now that their comrade-in-arms had returned, they were naturally overjoyed.

"Ow!"

Lin Ge let out a loud howl as a greeting to Zhao Zhigao.

"Let Mimi show you around the police station and help you get familiar with the environment! You two fought side by side before, and since you've just arrived at Zhanghe Police Station, I'll just put you two in the same group; once you're completely familiar with each other, we can switch you over, how about that?"

Zheng Mingxing then handed over the task of receiving Zhao Zhigao to Lin Ge.

"Ow!"

This time, Lin Ge didn't slack off or refuse.

Zhao Zhigao smiled and nodded at Zheng Mingxing.

The Zhanghe Police Station was a relatively unfamiliar work environment for him, and even the job content and the people he served were completely different from what he had experienced in the anti-drug squad. Having an experienced officer to guide him would definitely make things much easier.

Even if this veteran is a cat.

Lin Ge was in a very good mood this time and took the initiative to lead Zhao Zhigao around the police station. He showed Zhao Zhigao around the front service area, the rest area, the household registration and certificate photo room, the offices and meeting rooms on each floor, the mediation room, the monitoring room, the cyber police technology office where Li Yiduo was located, the restrooms and bathrooms, the newly added laundry room, the temporary detention room that he didn't usually like to go to, and the detention cells further inside, etc.

Along the way, we naturally encountered some civilian police officers, support staff, logistics personnel, and so on from the police station. In fact, there were quite a few miscellaneous people.

Zhao Zhigao had a good memory and quickly memorized the appearances and names of all the people introduced and greeted by Lin Ge. He then enthusiastically chatted with them and introduced himself as a newcomer.

People might not know that he was once a heroic police officer who had made great contributions; they might just think that he was transferred from another place, but his attitude was still quite enthusiastic.

After all, even if you don't care about the monk, you have to care about the Buddha. Everyone knows Mimi's status in the police station, so the police officers she leads can't be ordinary small fry.

Everyone quickly accepted Zhao Zhigao's existence.

Upon arriving at the office area, Zhao Zhigang happened to be on duty during the day, along with Li Yiduo, Li Siyu, Xie Hua, Feng Yi, and Hu Zhengping.

These people definitely knew Zhao Zhigao, so they were all very happy to learn that Zhao Zhigao had officially joined the Zhanghe Police Station. Only Zhao Zhigang looked conflicted and awkwardly turned away from his older brother.

"what's the situation?"

Lin Ge blinked, wondering if he had just seen things wrong.

"Ah Gang, your mouth..."

Zhao Zhigao twitched the corner of his mouth and couldn't help but chuckle. He had clearly seen that Zhao Zhigang's lower lip was swollen like a large sausage hanging from it.

"Pfft!"

Li Siyu couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

She knew that anyone who saw Zhao Zhigang would burst out laughing. Even if that person was Zhao Zhigang's own brother, he would definitely not be able to control his emotions at this moment.

"He's injured, so what? What's the big deal? It's just a little swollen, nothing serious!"

Zhao Zhigang turned back angrily and glared fiercely at Lin Ge and Zhao Zhigao.

It was only then that Lin Ge noticed that Zhao Zhigang's lower lip was not only red, swollen, and swollen, but also that there was a noticeable, unhealed scar in the center of his lip, below his front teeth, with a white vein protruding from it.

This white line seems to divide Zhao Zhigang's lower lip into two halves. Although it is not a cleft lip, it looks very similar to a cleft lip.

"How did this happen? Is it possible to restore it?"

After all, they were brothers, and Zhao Zhigao's smile quickly turned serious. The joke allowed him to quickly blend into the group at the police station, but it also made him worry about Zhao Zhigang's situation.

If this white line scar can't be removed, it'll be like a disfigurement.

Although it's not serious or ugly, Zhao Zhigang isn't married yet. What if the girl doesn't like him?
"The doctor said this scar is unlikely to disappear completely. However, the white area will definitely return to the normal color of my lips as the wound heals. Oh well! What's wrong with a scar on a man's body? It's no big deal!"

As he spoke, Zhao Zhigang got angry and jumped up and down again.

(End of this chapter)