50 Chapter 50 (Two in One)
◎How did you know I have a cat with performing talents?◎
The military chief was so shocked by this speculation that his scalp tingled and he quickly submitted a report.
Just looking at the big commotion caused by the hearse convoy before, whether it is the reappearance of the weirdness or the appearance of the ghost driver who controls the hearse, it is worth being on high alert.
The [Hearse] has been reported. The confidentiality level for the recently subdued beast herd has been increased again. Notify the other Ghost Controllers who recently participated and keep the information secret until the investigation is complete.
The scene where the ferocious beasts were being cleared out was so busy that people were sweating profusely.
Ye Ping'an drove the car and stopped steadily in front of the Xile Hotel.
Cheng Yi was mechanically pushing the stone mill in the lobby, his expression changing nervously, sometimes worried, sometimes expectant.
"What are you thinking about? If you keep daydreaming, the chili pepper will run over your head."
Ye Ping'an waved his hand in front of Cheng Yi, lowered his head to check the chili peppers in the stone mill, and sprinkled a handful of peanuts and cumin in. "Alright, grind it a few more times and take it out. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly before going to bed, don't get it in your eyes."
Cheng Yi subconsciously crushed the chili powder twice, and the aroma of the chili powder, which was so strong that it stung his eyes, became mellow and complex even without adding oil when it was served on the table.
"Boss?" Cheng Yi was so surprised that she couldn't speak, and subconsciously looked behind her.
How long has it been since the boss came back?
Ye Ping'an opened the car door and grabbed the dark figure that rushed out of the car with one hand, "Are you in such a hurry to go to heaven? Mimi, let's go, let's take you upstairs to stay first."
Through the gap under Ye Ping'an's arm, Cheng Yi vaguely saw the monster that was almost as big as a human.
Half his face was horny, the other half like a skull covered in thorns and fangs. His eyes were pitch black, and he scanned the surroundings with the ferocious gaze of a predator. If given the chance, she had no doubt those sharp teeth would bite right through her neck.
The boss calls it Mimi... Is it a cat?!
How could this be a cat!
Ye Ping'an took the monster's skin by the scruff of its neck and got out of the car, casually ordering, "Xiao Cheng, get a clean, damp cloth and wipe off the dust and loose hair to prevent it from falling all over the first floor and affecting the cleanliness of the store. I checked on the way, and cats can't be bathed right away. Let them get used to it for a few days before taking them to the hospital for vaccinations."
“Meow…”
A hoarse cat meow sounded, as if responding to her words.
It lay obediently at the foot of the steps at the door and shook its fur.
The warm yellow light in the store shone, and Cheng Yi could see clearly:
The sharp spikes on the "monster" were clearly dirty, clumps of hair.
The big cat's face was half black and half white. It looked very clean after washing, but the white hair stuck together in clumps, making it look even uglier.
...It's really a big cat.
Did the boss go and deal with those "ferocious beasts"? Cheng Yi couldn't figure it out.
Ye Pingan frowned, "Why are you standing there? Are you working?"
"Right away!" Cheng Yi came to his senses and rushed into the kitchen to get a rag.
There are plenty of kitchen rags, and Cheng Yi's work is very reliable. The rags are wet but not dripping, just damp, which makes it very easy to wipe.
Ye Ping'an held the cat down, rubbing it from head to tail. Its fur was of average quality to begin with, and the tangled, sticking-up hair was even stiffer. He ran the damp rag over it twice, and as it passed through the fur, there was a faint snapping sound, as if something had broken.
"Meow..." The big cat's round black eyes sparkled under the light, as if filled with tears.
"You still have the nerve to bark? Look how dirty you are. I'll give you a bath in two days!" Ye Ping'an would not tolerate it and put the black rag he had used to wipe in front of the big cat.
The rag was sticky and smelly after wiping. I wonder which garbage dump the cat rolled in.
"..." The big cat tucked its tail between its legs. Its smoothed fur drooped down on its body, and the whole "cat" shrank even more.
Ye Pingan touched it and said, "Well, it feels much better now."
Although the fur is still rough, at least it's not prickly! Her cloud pet raising videos are worth watching.
Yao Qing stayed not far away, looking at the big cat that suddenly appeared, rubbing his eyes, and rubbing them again.
Why does it feel like the beast king is a smaller version of the ferocious beast?
After wiping the fur, the similarity is only 20% to 30%.
Yao Qing was still observing when Lao Li received a brief notice that "the herd of ferocious beasts has been dispersed" and instantly remembered the question Ye Ping'an had asked not long ago.
Lao Li: ...Is it possible?
"The God of Wealth has arrived, the God of Wealth has arrived, good deeds will be rewarded..."
When the phone rang, Ye Ping'an carried the cat upstairs and took out his phone. "Hello? Officer Li?"
"Boss Ye, the herd—"
Old Li had just started when Ye Pingan excitedly interrupted him, "How did you know I have a cat?"
Lao Li:?
Ye Ping'an: "Thank you for recommending the place. Oh, by the way, I'd like to ask the police officer. Large dogs are prohibited. You need a license to keep a dog, but you don't need a license for large cats, right? My cat is ugly, but it has a unique look, a black and white face, very rare."
Lao Li:? ?
First of all, let’s rule out the possibility that Boss Ye is here to show off his cat.
Secondly, due to the restrictions of the strange creature, you need to understand Boss Ye’s logic when speaking.
Finally, the notification I just received!
so……
Old Li gasped, "You caught the Beast King?!"
Ye Pingan thought for a moment and said, "I guess so. Those animals seem to listen to my little Hei quite a bit."
Old Li sent a message to Yao Qing in a split second: "Didn't you guys who stayed behind notice that the Beast King had arrived?!"
Boss Ye has a problem with his thinking, and the trained team of investigators understands the harm it causes better!
Yao Qing:?
Yao Qing silently sent the photo of the large cat pinned to the doorstep. From its initial appearance of a strange, prickly appearance, to now, combed forwards and backwards from head to toe, the "cat" had become a flattened, submissive, and hopeless cat pancake.
"You mean it?"
Lao Li: ...Ah?
She knew that Ye Ping'an was carrying the weird thing around, but could a violent beast be petted like a kitten?
The point is, it's really not much different from a cat!
Old Li instantly recalled the reservoir case he had encountered before.
Ye Ping'an was able to capture the Beast King directly. Could it be that the ferocious fish that was thought to have not appeared at the time was the big fish that she captured?
But this becomes a paradox.
The meat of ferocious beasts wasn't a panacea; eating it would harm one's vitality. But she had already tasted the meat and soup from that giant fish and even taken a sample back with her. It wasn't harmful at all, unlike the previous ferocious beasts. On the contrary, it was quite delicious.
Neither Bai Xian nor Yu Gui Zhe discovered anything. The intact large fish bones are still in the research institute!
Ye Pingan tapped the receiver of his phone. "Hello? Hello? Why aren't you talking, Officer Li? You haven't told me what to do with the ID yet!"
Old Li's brain was almost boiling, and he answered subconsciously with good professionalism, "Huh? Oh, big cats don't need documents. But large 'cats' are relatively rare. The research institute may be interested, and we need to do some sampling and testing. I wonder if Mr. Ye can cooperate?"
"Test?" Ye Ping'an's combing hand slowed down, "Well..."
Old Li suppressed his confused thoughts and knew what she wanted to do before she even opened her mouth. He immediately added, "There is research funding."
Well, the fluffy ones that come with their own dry food are even more fragrant.
Ye Ping'an smiled broadly, "Welcome, welcome. You can come and do research anytime! This is a great opportunity for me to entertain the scientists."
Of course, she entertained and the guests paid for the meal.
Since the Beast King was in Ye Ping'an's hands, Lao Li felt relieved.
It is estimated that the Beast King was taken away, so there has been no news released from the front line of the encirclement of the ferocious beasts.
But when she sent the message asking, had they already arrived at the scene? Was it the captain who arrived at the position who guaranteed that Boss Ye could enter the military's position?
Other information from the scene has not yet been released. Lao Li forwarded the only photo confirming the end of the incident. "Boss Ye, I sent you a photo of the scene. Take a look and see if it's the same photo of the herd that captured the 'cat'."
The photo shows a bend in the road, with animals lying all over the ground, looking emaciated and dying.
“Who did it?!”
Ye Pingan gnashed his teeth, horrified. "Scam, what a scam! I just caught a cat! They were lying on the ground, and people thought I hit them! I'm a law-abiding citizen, a small business owner with integrity. I absolutely don't hunt game. At most, I'll close the door and eat some meat I picked up on the roadside!"
"Yes, I did catch the cats, but I can testify, they weren't dead while I was there! They retreated to the other side of the bend, and the front of my car was still more than ten meters away from them!"
Obeying the law also requires strategy. If it wasn't her doing, she must never admit it.
Old Li said slowly, "I see. These are 'wild animals' that damage the ecology. The bonus isn't as high as before, but eliminating one still earns tens of thousands of yuan. You're really not Boss Ye? Then let me ask again—"
“Hey!”
Ye Ping'an's expression changed in an instant, and he said seriously, "Officer Li, you all know me. It's not about money, it's mainly because I'm a good citizen who wants to make a contribution to everyone. I originally did good deeds without leaving my name, and I didn't want to admit it. But in order to prevent everyone from going astray and letting money shake their good hearts and choose to claim it, I decided to stand up!
“Yes, it’s me.
"When I was catching cats, I scared the herd and killed dozens or even hundreds of them... How much did it cost?"
If you don't listen to the content, but only the sonorous tone and righteous tone, you would think she was making a battle oath, just short of pounding her chest.
Old Li was speechless for a few seconds. "Not counting the infected animals, just these, there are thirty-seven in total, which means at least a million. But the amount is quite large, so it won't be paid out that quickly."
Ye Pingan smiled from ear to ear, "It's okay, it's okay. I believe in the credibility of the police and they will not deny their debts."
Lao Li: “Of course.
"By the way, the year is almost halfway over, and the bureau is planning to hold a commendation meeting for the first half of the year one morning. I wonder when Boss Ye will be free?"
Ye Pingan was confused. "Why did you call me for a meeting?"
Old Li choked.
The person in Jiang City who needs to be recognized the most this year is you! What's the point of holding this meeting without you?
The morning was chosen based on the reports submitted by the investigators from the Xile Hotel and confirmation that Boss Ye was usually free in the morning.
Old Li had already found the trick to communicate with Ye Ping'an. "The commendation for you is a custom-made gold one, and the bonus for the 'scammer' we caught a few days ago will also be distributed on the spot."
Gold? Bonus?
Ye Ping'an nodded decisively, "I'm always free, even if it means I'll go!"
Old Li laughed. "Is nine o'clock tomorrow morning okay? We've booked a banquet at the Jiangxin Restaurant."
The captain has just left and most people don’t know about this yet. It’s better to stabilize people’s hearts as early as possible.
Ye Pingan said casually, "It depends on your time. I can do anything."
Xile Hotel is not positioned as a high-end restaurant, but Ye Pingan still pays attention to the situation in the industry.
I heard that Jiangxin Restaurant was recently promoting its three-prawn noodles, and it had a very good reputation. It was a pity that they only opened for banquets, and it would be a waste for Ye Ping'an to eat alone. He just happened to be invited to try it.
After confirming the time for Ye Ping'an's arrival, Old Li breathed a sigh of relief and quickly asked someone to reconfirm the order. "Boss Ye is the chef, so we're treating you to a meal. It can't be too bad..."
The door to the archive room was silently pushed open, and the white-haired young man looked over calmly, "Tomorrow, is there a general meeting?"
Old Li was startled, then quickly replied, "It's mainly to commend the folk ghost fighters who have made contributions, so that everyone can get to know them. Also, a few rounds of training and assessments have just concluded, so this is also a chance for the newcomers to the Investigation Bureau to get acquainted with each other. We didn't want to disturb your work as a consultant, so we didn't bother you. Would you be so kind as to come?"
"Yes." Tu Shansui nodded gently and handed a file to the assistant who came with him. "Get other records related to this incident. Take a copy with you and read it on the way."
Old Li was a little confused.
Consultant Tushan has always been mysterious, but he has come to Jiang City twice in a short period of time.
The first time he came with the medical team, he came with great fanfare, but this time he was very low-key. As soon as he arrived this afternoon, he went straight into the secret archive room, and few people knew he was here.
Many people have been transferred to the ghost den in Lin Province recently. When Consultant Tushan came, he also said that he would only stay for a short time. Lao Li guessed that he was one of them.
The commendation meeting was originally held for Ye Ping'an. Old Li did not expect to invite the busy consultant Tushan, so he did not notify him.
As a result, he actually took the initiative to go?
What's there to see at the commendation ceremony? Could it be that the consultants also have a mission assigned by the headquarters to observe the organizational capabilities of each branch?
Old Li thought for a while, and seeing Tu Shansui heading back to the archives, he hurriedly caught up with him to confirm, "Advisor, are you planning to stop the Hungry Ghost den's expansion next?"
Before the captain left, Lao Li read the notice.
The ghost den of [Heart-Eating Demon] that was originally restricted to the old city of Zhoukou City has expanded, and the name of the B-level ghost den on the ghost-suppressing monument has officially changed to [Hungry Ghost].
Some of the weird things it affects have already extended outside. Their bodies are affected by ghosts and are more hidden and dangerous than ordinary weird rules.
Confirmed to be from a ghostly den, one of these creatures has been tentatively named the "Ghost Delivery." Even after food delivery was forcibly banned in the old town of Zhoukou, people still occasionally stray into the area, believing they are delivery drivers.
However, it has been more than 24 hours and no living people lured by [Ghost Takeaway] have appeared.
It is the instinct of the weird to devour life. The sudden silence of [Ghost Takeout] means that either the weird itself is about to become stronger, or the ghost den is about to undergo a major change.
The ghost creatures that Lao Li controlled weren't strong enough to participate in this battle. But if Tu Shansui could take action, the chances of the ghost masters who had broken through into the ghost cave returning alive would be greatly increased.
Tu Shansui shook his head and said, "I will go, but this is only the last resort."
Old Li was stunned.
Tu Shansui's cold back disappeared behind the archives room door. The assistant patted Lao Li's shoulder reluctantly and said, "Captain Li, let me be honest with you. It's not that our consultants don't want to help you. There's nothing we can do about it. There are only so many monuments."
Old Li had already realized what was happening, smiled bitterly, and shook his head, "Sorry, I was too concerned. I understand that the stronger the creature, the greater the price to pay. The consultant has only appeared in restricted area incidents in the past. If he is asked to take action to prevent the spread of the B-level ghost, what will happen to the restricted area?"
Old Li calmed down and continued to track down the Zhenlinghui incident.
Behind the door of the archive room, Tu Shansui silently held the small tablet and opened the next paper file.
In the past, Tu Shansui only woke up briefly when the restricted area appeared, but this time he had extra time and had time to slowly check the information.
He did not find any "changes" in the secret archives of the General Administration, but this time he woke up, did not find the strangeness, and had no signs of falling asleep, all of which were strange changes.
So Tu Shansui went to Jiang City again, looking for new files that had not yet been sent to the General Administration, to see if they were related to the equally strange person.
The expansion of the B-level strangeness will inevitably lead to the further recovery of the A-level restricted area. He will go to the [Hungry Ghost] ghost cave, but once he uses the stele, it will only be drinking poison to quench thirst.
"Mom, Sister, His Majesty Xuanyuan...what should I do?"
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At night, the Xile Hotel was filled with a spicy aroma, and anyone who walked to the door would sneeze a few times.
Ye Ping'an found a long hemp rope used to tie a vegetable basket and rubbed it against the big black cat's neck. "It seems a little easy to fall off..."
"Boss Ye!" Yao Qing ran over, carrying several bags. "Thank you, Boss Ye, for responding to the city's initiative to adopt stray cats and dogs."
The deputy captain has informed her that the "black cat" is the beast king.
Yao Qing's eyes unconsciously drifted over to look at the big furry ball that was rolling around with its belly turned upside down.
Hiss——What’s the matter with me wanting to touch it?
It turned out that it was right to worship Boss Ye! Good luck continued, and the ferocious beasts passed through without causing any damage. Boss Ye is really too strong!
Yao Qing didn't forget the purpose of coming here. "This is the business card of the pet hospital. This is the leash, litter box and cat litter sent by the bureau, and the canned food from the research institute. Come and try it out and see if it works."
Ye Pingan looked strange, "Product testing is happening so soon?"
The city's requirement to lock up stray cats and dogs isn't to boost the pet economy, right?
The special leash is a waist and back buckle, and the quality is very good. After tying it, Ye Pingan tugged at it to make sure it would not easily get out or be bitten, and then let it go.
"Thanks. I'll write a review of the product. Remember to pay for the review and sampling to my account. You have access to my account."
After wiping it several times and making sure there was no more hair or dust, Ye Ping'an prepared to go upstairs.
"Let's go, why are you standing there?" Ye Ping'an pushed the paralyzed big black cat with his toes.
Beast King:?
The Beast King's eyes rolled around dully, and he succumbed to the tyranny of the powerful. He picked up the leash like a dog and followed Ye Ping'an's feet, "Ah."
"Huh? You have some talent? Not bad, you can make some money by performing someday."
Ye Pingan touched his chin and said, "We refuse animal performances, but we can't refuse animals if they insist on performing, right?"
Yao Qing and Cheng Yi silently looked at the "black cat"'s tucked tail.
Hmm...it seems like he's not that happy about it.
However, what Boss Ye said is right!
The black cat followed closely at his feet. Ye Pingan strolled upstairs leisurely and waved, "Xiao Cheng, the floor is being cleaned by the robot, so there's no need to clean up. Put the peppers away, close the door, and go to bed early."
"Okay, okay, boss."
Cheng Yi lay down in a daze, not understanding whether the "black cat" was a monster or not. When counting sheep in his dream, he was still thinking: "A monster, two black cats..."
Ye Ping'an took the cat upstairs, tied the rope to the handrail of the stairs, and adjusted the length so that it could reach as far as the first floor stairs, enough for the cat to run around.
There were still a lot of things in the bag, and Ye Ping'an opened a can of food that Yao Qing had sent him.
It's all meat paste and smells a bit fishy, but it should be quite fragrant to small animals.
The black cat looked at the can and had no urge to eat it.
Ye Pingan:?
"Tsk, you ate too much from the garbage dump earlier. You don't even want to eat the good stuff? If you don't, you'll starve. I'll put the canned food in the refrigerator for you. We'll talk about it tomorrow morning."
Ye Ping'an tapped its forehead and warned, "You can't enter the bedroom until you take a shower. Don't make noises at night. The litter box is right there. If you make something dirty somewhere else, you'll be punished."
The big black cat lay down obediently, buried its face in its paws, with the word "well-behaved" written all over it from head to toe.
Ye Pingan washed up and went to bed, with the golden prize as his pillow, and began to dream about the prize, "Gold... Hehe, gold..."
The beast king's ears moved, and he raised his head from his claws. His dark eyes glanced at the stairs, glowing faintly in the night.
The big black cat's figure almost blended into the darkness of the Xile Hotel at night as it climbed down the stairs silently.
Looking at Cheng Yi sleeping not far away, the big black cat drooled unconsciously from the corners of its mouth.
Before the black saliva dripped onto the floor, the black cat quickly took a breath and slurped it back.
Its claws moved lightly and silently, and it arched its back and leaped.
flutter!
A fishy wind suddenly arose, and the traction rope stretched out in a straight line in the air. The beast king's eyes flashed with ferocity, and black liquid flowed from beneath his broken hair. His body was about to expand and tear the traction rope.
The Beast King's eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of a dark shadow at the edge of the stairs.
That's not a shadow, that's -
Seaweed-like black hair gushed out of the robot's shell, weaving into a dense spider web that enveloped it. Eyes crawled on the web, approaching like a greedy spider.
The Beast King's eyes widened and his hair stood on end.
The torso that was about to burst the traction rope returned to its original shape in a second, and the big black cat's tail swung in the air with a sonic boom, forcibly changing its direction.
rustle.
The hair on the tail that the black hair had forcibly entangled with was pulled out and fell to the ground.
The robot's edge tilted upward, already resting on the steps. Its hair moved along the stairwell like all-terrain tracks, poised to ascend the steps.
After hovering for a few seconds, the hair was retracted, and the sweeping and mopping robot turned in a circle, humming, and the black hair pulled all the hair under the robot's shell.
The Beast King jumped back onto the stairs and crawled back to the second floor.
The big black cat lay obediently beside the stair railing, as if it had never left.
Ye Ping'an had a good dream last night. As soon as he opened the bedroom door in the morning, a cat pounced on him and rubbed around his feet.
"What are you doing? Are you hungry? I told you not to eat last night, you're stupid."
Ye Ping'an clicked his tongue and shook his head. He took out the can of food that had been opened but not eaten last night, added some hot water and stirred it, and it became a warm broth.
"Slurp, slurp." The black cat ate without even raising its head.
Ye Pingan petted the cat twice and prepared to clean his clothes. In the catering business, it would be bad to bring cat hair into the kitchen.
The bathroom was bright and there was not a single hair on my body.
"The hair isn't nice to touch, but the habit of not shedding is good."
Ye Ping'an rubbed the cat's head with satisfaction. The black cat nudged the food bowl, licking the stainless steel bottom until it was shiny.
"Strange, why are there so many small scratches?" Ye Ping'an scratched the bottom of the basin, his face darkening. "Damn Pinyidao App, I just got two basins from you for free, how dare you use thin iron to trick me into thinking it's stainless steel!"
The black cat moved backward with its tail between its legs, its huge body shrinking to the point where it was almost sticking to the wall like a pancake.
Ye Pingan washed the rice bowl in the bathroom sink and threw it back on the ground. "Forget it, it's barely usable."
Downstairs, Cheng Yi noisily carried the newly delivered meat and vegetables into the house. Ye Ping'an inspected them and nodded with satisfaction. "Last time I ate the pig's head from this farm, I knew their pig's trotters wouldn't be bad. Today I'm making pig's trotter stew. Come, Xiao Cheng, I'll teach you how to prepare pig's trotters."
The rice is steamed over a firewood stove early in the morning and is best paired with strong-flavored meat dishes. There is definitely plenty of rice washing water in the shop.
Burn the pig hair, scrape off the remaining ashes with a knife, then cut the pig's trotter along the bone seam and soak it in rice water to rub off the blood and impurities. The slightly fishy pig's trotter looks white and tender after being soaked in rice water.
Ye Ping'an planned to cook pig's trotters, but he had a bland breakfast.
As the last molt of the hairy crab before reaching maturity, June yellow crab can be eaten for about a month, depending on the breeding time of each farm. But the most important thing to eat it is the freshness of the first bite.
The crab meat and crab paste are removed and added with the jelly that has been solidified in the refrigerator last night, and then wrapped into soup dumplings. A turn of the hand will make thirty-two folds.
The bun skin is as thin as paper, but it has to be both soft and chewy.
When the steamer is opened, the almost transparent skin firmly holds a pool of yellow crab fragrance. Pick up the crab with chopsticks, bite it open and take a sip, and your mouth will be full of fresh soup.
"Boss Ye, what would you like to eat so early in the morning?" Xiao Kui, the waiter who had come to relieve the night shift, knocked on the door following the faint aroma. When he saw the dining table, his eyes lit up. "Soup dumplings! Save one for me!"
After grabbing the last crab soup dumpling, Xiao Kui sucked up the soup and was reluctant to finish it. "Boss Ye, your breakfast is so delicious even when it's small. Why don't you make breakfast?"
Ye Pingan said confidently, "I've been working for eight hours!"
Xiao Kui: ...
"On our food street, you're the only one who can be so casual. The coffee shop across from me was even running a tight deadline on coffee making hours a few days ago."
Ye Pingan spread his hands, "So it went bankrupt."
"These shops at the end of the street have a lot of turnover. You were busy with business yesterday, so the news was delayed. I heard from the staff that a handsome white-haired guy took over the coffee shop. The decor hasn't changed much, and it looks like they're planning to do a beverage and bookstore model."
Xiao Kui said sourly, "He's handsome, but not very smart. He's opening a bookstore in a food court? An internet cafe or a cat cafe would be better than a bookstore!"
Ye Ping'an only heard one key word: "How did you know I have a cat?"
Xiao Kui:?
【Author’s words】
"Black Cat": If I can follow my heart once, I can follow my heart a second time.
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