Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 631 Cruel Indifference (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Mimi is a police cat from Zhanghe Police Station. She's here on important business."

Yang Xiaotong's words made the nurse on duty choose to give up.

However, she still found a huge mask for Lin Ge, and the string that was supposed to hang on his ears was tied in a knot at the back of his head, turning him into a cat wearing a mask.

"Pfft!"

Lin Ge's ridiculous appearance made Yang Xiaotong burst out laughing. She took out her phone and took a few more pictures of him before leading a speechless Lin Ge to Qin Siya's ward.

Qin Siya's ward was a three-person room. She slept on the innermost bed and was taken care of by a caregiver.

The reason for this is that Qin Suya didn't leave her sister a single penny. All her assets were confiscated as illegal gains. Qin Siya's ability to stay here for treatment is already due to social welfare funds and the hospital's own subsidies. Expecting a VIP ward or single room under these circumstances would be irresponsible of the charitable donations. They didn't even hire a 24-hour caregiver for her; instead, they provided daytime care, with nighttime care from the on-duty nurses.

The other two patients in the ward were also in a vegetative state. However, these two patients had family members taking care of them 24 hours a day, which was completely different from Qin Siya's lonely and quiet hospital bed.

"..."

When Lin Ge came in, he smelled a foul odor of feces and urine.

This is because patients in a vegetative state are in a chronic state of impaired consciousness and cannot control their urination and defecation. Therefore, the only way to address personal hygiene is to use both catheters and diapers. Even with timely cleaning, the smell of feces inevitably lingers on the bed. It might not be noticeable for a day or two, but over time, even with excellent ventilation in the ward, the odor will not dissipate. Furthermore, with many patients in a three-person ward, the smell becomes even more unpleasant.

The family members of the patients in the two beds near the door were chatting and comforting each other, but when they saw a female doctor leading a cat in, they frowned.

Nobody likes seeing animals in a hospital, but seeing Yang Xiaotong's cold gaze, the two didn't dare to say anything and just kept it in mind, planning to complain later.

The person and the cat ignored them and went straight to the innermost bed.

The caregiver wasn't there, but that's understandable.

After all, the hospital paid this caregiver less than a regular caregiver; this was unavoidable. As a caregiver for a patient in a vegetative state, she only needed to check on Qin Siya every two hours, turn her over, wipe her sweat, clean her, and promptly handle any bodily waste and apply nursing cream. That was all. Therefore, Qin Siya was essentially sharing a caregiver with another patient; fortunately, the elderly woman had a good personality and was quite composed.

To put it simply, Yang Xiaotong pulled Lin Ge, who was squatting on the ground, up and placed him directly at the head of Qin Siya's hospital bed.

Only then did Lin Ge get a clear look at Qin Siya's appearance and her current situation.

Qin Siya was covered with a thin blanket, only her face was visible. Her dry and even yellow hair was quite oily, and her complexion was relatively rosy, but her lips were very dry.

She was very thin, extremely thin!

From the outline under the blanket, it was clear that in addition to her mental disorder, her muscles had also atrophied significantly; her fingers, which were exposed and had monitoring devices attached, were so thin they looked like skin and bones.

To Lin Ge's surprise, Qin Siya was still snoring softly.

That's right!

Lin Ge blinked and observed carefully, confirming that the woman was indeed making a slight snoring sound.

He didn't know whether this situation was normal or not, but Yang Xiaotong didn't seem surprised at all, as if it were a very normal thing.

On the other hand, Lin Ge also felt that this was actually quite good. Because a person in a vegetative state cannot connect with the outside world or control their body, to put it bluntly, apart from checking their heartbeat and pulse, it's as if they've already fallen into a deep sleep. For the patient's family, facing a patient who has no response for a long time is a tedious and hopeless experience. But if she can have even a slight physiological response, it might give the family a glimmer of hope to persevere.

However, Yang Xiaotong suddenly spoke up, pouring cold water on Lin Ge's enthusiasm.

"From a professional data perspective, the probability of Qin Siya waking up is extremely slim. In fact, as she spends more and more time in bed and her muscles atrophy and become more relaxed, it is inevitable that her heart will eventually stop beating. So don't have too much hope, because although there is a theoretical possibility of waking up for this condition and there are many cases of waking up, there is no scientific theoretical relationship between them; they are just accidental special cases."

"..."

Lin Ge looked at Qin Siya in silence, unsure of how to respond to Yang Xiaotong's cold words.

To be honest, he and Qin Siya were complete strangers. Their relationship was only connected through Qin Suya, who was in fact a criminal and was already facing a fourteen-year prison sentence.

“I brought you here just to remind you that if things get worse, I will apply to the hospital to stop treatment. Because this is a bottomless pit, and Jiang Yan shouldn’t have to support it for the rest of her life.”

Yang Xiaotong's cold voice came again.

These words even startled the family members of the two patients next to them. They looked at each other and stopped talking in disbelief.

Lin Ge looked up at Yang Xiaotong, neither objecting to her words nor getting angry about them.

Because Lin Ge knew very well that Qin Suya had indeed left nothing for Qin Siya.

To put it bluntly, she only brought Jiang Yan a lot of trouble without providing sufficient and legal funds for Jiang Yan's treatment. Now, even her house in that neighborhood has been seized. For so long, the shortfall beyond donations and hospital subsidies has been entirely covered by Jiang Yan alone. And how long can Nie Guoqiang and Jiang Yan, besides raising Nie Zhuangzhuang, also take care of Luo Jue and Ai Yun, plus Qin Siya?
Most importantly, if spending money can restore a patient's health, then any amount of hardship is worthwhile. But if it's wasted on a person in a vegetative state who is destined to never wake up, how many people can unconditionally persevere in that endeavor?
Lin Ge did not blame Yang Xiaotong for her indifference; indeed, no one in this world has any obligation to pay for Qin Siya.

Besides, there are so many pitiful people in this world, who can take care of everyone?
Yang Xiaotong said those words in front of Lin Ge, and brought Lin Ge along, simply to speak up for Jiang Yan. Although she and Jiang Yan disliked each other, she didn't want Jiang Yan to suffer like this for long.

The reason she told Lin Ge this was because Jiang Yan had no connection with the Qin Suya sisters from beginning to end, except for a brief encounter because of this cat.

As a result, because Qin Suya asked her for a favor during their first meeting, she was too soft-hearted to refuse and was forced to take on this trouble.

"..."

Lin Ge was unable to refute Yang Xiaotong's words.

Moreover, the whole thing actually had nothing to do with Yang Xiaotong. She was just trying to help her best friend, willing to bear the infamy to help Jiang Yan get out of trouble.

This woman also has a cold exterior but a warm interior.

Lin Ge turned to look at Qin Siya, who was lying motionless on the hospital bed. Had this woman heard Yang Xiaotong's words? If she didn't wake up soon, she would be abandoned!
Don't think this woman is joking; she never jokes about anything!

So wake up, you idiot, haven't you had enough sleep yet?
Lin Ge sighed, stepped forward, and leaned close to Qin Siya's face, staring at her quietly, hoping to see a miracle.

However, he was not a god after all. Qin Siya remained motionless, unaware that a cat stood before her. Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if trapped in a nightmare from which she could not awaken. Perhaps… she couldn't face her sister. But if she knew that her sister had encountered the same demon as her, and even suffered the same tragic fate, would she be moved, and quickly wake up to give her sister the hope she had held onto for fourteen years?

"Did you know? Li Fei has been sentenced to death! He'll probably be executed by firing squad soon, or maybe some other method of execution, but I still think firing squad is the best, the most satisfying."

Lin Ge let out a "howl" at Qin Siya.

"Your sister was sentenced to fourteen and a half years. Subtracting the six months she spent in custody, she still has fourteen years to serve. Fourteen years is a very long time. It would be so much better if she got out sooner! You should tell her that you've woken up and encourage her to actively strive for reform!"

Lin Ge ran his paw across Qin Siya's hair.

Her bangs were in terrible shape; they must have been trimmed by the caregiver after growing out quite long, looking like they'd been chewed by a dog. But because she was so beautiful, even with such a terrible hairstyle and her motionless, vegetative state, her beauty wasn't completely concealed. Because the caregiver was so busy, her hair hadn't been washed for who knows how many days. Of course, washing the hair of a person in a vegetative state is a troublesome task, so don't expect them to be very diligent.

"So hurry up and wash yourself, you idiot! I don't even know how long it's been since you last showered. Do you think you can get clean just by wiping yourself with a towel all day? I feel like you're stinking. Hurry up and get up and take a bath!"

Lin Ge tried every possible way to provoke Qin Siya, but he couldn't speak, and who knew if his thoughts would even reach her. He rambled on for a long time, and when he looked up, he found that Yang Xiaotong had already left the ward. The two families next door paid no attention to the cat standing on the hospital bed, silently turning the patient over, wiping her body, and gently speaking to her while holding her hand.

Compared to them, Qin Siya's hospital bedside was so quiet it felt icy cold.

Lin Ge sighed and walked around from the foot of Qin Siya's bed to the other side. Qin Siya's hand was sticking out, with monitoring equipment on her fingers connected to a nearby instrument, which was displaying something like an electrocardiogram, though he didn't know exactly what it was.

Qin Siya's fingers were incredibly thin, almost skin and bones. She kept her fingers slightly bent with her palms facing upwards, and it was unclear whether this would cause any long-term effects, such as an inability to straighten them.

Of course, it's too early to think about this now. Forget about everything else, just open your eyes first, you idiot!
Lin Ge complained and placed his paw in Qin Siya's palm to feel the temperature of her hand.

The body temperature is slightly lower than normal, perhaps due to prolonged bed rest, a slower heart rate, or some other reason. It could also be because the bed is near the bathroom and the adjacent window, and the window was partially open for ventilation.

Imagine Lin Ge getting off the bed, then jumping up to the window and closing it a little smaller.

A woman sitting against the wall, looking at her phone, stared in disbelief at Ling Ge's actions. A cat that could close the window and had a clear purpose seemed somewhat special in this hospital ward where people prayed for hope every day.

Lin Ge then closed the bathroom door, ignoring the two families gesturing to each other to come and see the cat.

After doing all that, he jumped back onto the bed, wiped his paws clean at the foot of the bed, and then lay down close to Qin Siya's body at the head of the bed, putting his paws into her palm to give her some warmth and hope.

Lin Ge didn't know why he did it.

He just remembered Jin Yezhong, the pet shop owner who fell into the river on the day of the heavy snow. After they found him that day, his pet cats kept him warm in this way and pulled him back from the brink of death.

Whether it will be effective or not is unknown, but Lingo thinks it seems like a good idea.

Isn't that how it is in TV dramas? When visiting a patient, you shake her hand and convey your faith and encouragement to her.

Lin Ge lay quietly beside Qin Siya, motionless, until about an hour later, when the caregiver responsible for Qin Siya finally remembered there was still work to be done and rushed over.

Upon seeing the cat hiding on the hospital bed, her expression changed drastically, and she quickly shooed it away.

Lin Ge didn't bother with the man, jumped off the bed and ran out of the neurology department.

He didn't notice that Qin Siya's fingers twitched slightly after he removed his claws from her palm. Lin Ge quickly left the psychiatric ward corridor, squatted down by the elevator door, and quietly waited for the elevator to arrive.

The elevator slowly ascended from the first floor, and Lin Ge quickly adjusted his mood, trying to shake off the oppressive emotions he felt after seeing Qin Siya.

He wasn't a god; he could only do what he was capable of. As for whether Qin Siya would wake up or not, and whether the Qin sisters, Suya and Siya, would have a happy ending, that was beyond his control.

Of course, he doesn't mind making a few extra trips when he needs help.

I just hope everything goes smoothly and as I wish.

'Ding! '

The elevator doors slowly opened, and Lin Ge looked up in surprise to see Yang Xiaotong standing inside, holding a phone. Yang Xiaotong was also taken aback when she saw Lin Ge squatting at the elevator entrance.

"Okay! I found Mimi, I'll send her back now."

Yang Xiaotong hung up the phone and gestured for Lin Ge to come in quickly. Once Lin Ge was in the elevator, she pressed the button for the basement and said to him, "Zhang Yong just called me. He needs your help with something. Remember what you did a few days ago? There was this guy named Chen Feng in the detention center, right? When he registered there, his fingerprints matched those in a murder case. The police from the area where the case is located have arrived and need your cooperation."

"What can I, a cat, possibly do?"

Lin Ge was taken aback for a moment, but he wasn't too surprised that the man named Chen Feng had a case on his hands.

Seeing the wild way he wielded the knife that day, I knew he was someone who was very prone to impulsiveness. If Zhao Zhigang hadn't been quick-witted that day, he would have been slashed; it wouldn't be surprising if others had been unlucky enough to be slashed by him beforehand.

“Zhang Yong told me that the case is a ten-year-old cold case. I don’t know the specifics, but Zhang Yong needs you to go back and cooperate with the police in another area to help solve the case. Although I don’t think you can be of any help with a ten-year-old case. Even if your sense of smell and hearing are amazing, a clue that has been there for ten years shouldn’t be so difficult for a cat to smell the difference.”

Yang Xiaotong spoke calmly, but as the elevator descended and more people entered, she decided not to continue discussing the case.

Moreover, the elevator space was gradually becoming crowded, and Lin Ge was likely to be stepped on when he squatted on the ground. So Yang Xiaotong simply picked him up and hugged him, ignoring the surprised looks from the people around them who were looking at the cat.

When Lin Ge was running around the outpatient area before, although many people were dissatisfied, basically no one said anything.

However, once they got to the inpatient ward, it seemed that because their family members lived there regularly, the people coming and going had more stringent requirements regarding hygiene and the presence of animals.

At least Lin Ge had heard more than one person muttering things like, "This hospital is poorly managed."

Lin Ge ignored them, shamelessly pretending not to hear them.

After all, Qin Siya still lived on the 28th floor, and Lin Ge would occasionally come over to try to wake her up. No matter what others thought, Lin Ge wouldn't stop, unless he himself chose to give up like Yang Xiaotong.

Upon arriving at the underground parking lot, Yang Xiaotong dropped Lin Ge on the ground, and as she walked, she took off her white coat, revealing her new professional attire.

Lin Ge suddenly recalled his first meeting with Yang Xiaotong, how she had threatened and disliked him that day. She still disliked him now, abandoning him after only a short hug.

But overall, this woman has changed quite a bit.

She speaks coldly, but her actions are heartwarming. For example, she used the excuse of fighting with Jiang Yan to send herself equipment, and she was never stingy with it.

Therefore, Lin Ge estimated that Yang Xiaotong was just talking about Qin Siya. Given her personality, she wouldn't actually do something to extinguish Qin Siya's life force. The hospital might do that, but Yang Xiaotong definitely wouldn't.

"Ok!"

Lin Ge nodded, reaffirming his opinion of Yang Xiaotong in his heart.

Just as Lin Ge walked around to the passenger side of Yang Xiaotong's car to get in, Yang Xiaotong suddenly received another message.

She paused, a look of surprise on her face, and locked the car again.

"Tsk! Zhang Yong sent me another message, no need to rush over. Tsk... Something unexpected happened. Ai Yun took her dog to the police station to visit you, but she ran into the old lady who came out of the detention center to sign some papers at the police station! I don't know what happened at the time, but Ai Yun had a seizure on the spot, and her dog even bit the old lady... Right now, the two of them are being taken here by ambulance. Let's go wait at the entrance."

Yang Xiaotong said something that surprised Lin Ge.

Happy Labor Day to everyone! Have a wonderful holiday! May April be the best day of the month.

Requesting monthly votes.

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(End of this chapter)