Chapter 197: She Burns Hotter than a Volcano

Chapter 197: She’s Hotter than a Volcano

“It’s over! The case is skyrocketing!”

Leaning back in his chair, Xiao Yu didn’t bother opening another folder or even glancing at the dumbstruck, pallid Guo Qiang beside him as he muttered, “That family of three—are they truly innocent? If they were, why do you have this? And why would the murderer come for it? It must originally be his. No wonder the family’s death seemed so natural, almost like a suicide. The killer must know the human body all too well.”

Countless questions wove themselves into one relentless thread.

Xiao Yu’s heart sank to its lowest ebb, as if feeling the heavens’ malice.

It was summer already, and cold sweat trickled down his back.

Not out of fear, but repelled by what the photos revealed.

It was sickening!

Why?

Why can humans be so ruthless to one another?

Are you even human?!

……

There were nine folders on the phone’s storage card.

Each was filled with similar photos of men and women.

And then a question arose.

Are those nine skinned bodies still alive?

The answer was simple… nine lives lost!

The Criminal Investigation Team was thrown into chaos.

Soon after, the City Bureau lost control.

Then the Provincial Department spiraled into disarray.

Six hours later.

Wang Dong, his expression mixed with complexity, stood before Xiao Yu.

“Brother, I’m begging you—please, don’t do this,” he pleaded.

Weary and deflated, Wang Dong asked, “Why do your cases always turn out this way?”

Xiao Yu said nothing, too indifferent to respond.

“What does this have to do with me?”

I’m just a reincarnated time traveler disguised as a cop!

……

Outside the Criminal Investigation Team’s office.

“What are we going to do now?”

Wang Dong, cigarette in hand, looked utterly lost.

“You’re hardly in a position to speak,”

Xiao Yu exhaled a plume of smoke and fired back, “You’re the highest-ranking, holding the biggest post with the most power…and you ask what a lowly brother should do. Don’t you feel any remorse?”

“Surely you have a plan—no one’s as cunning as you,”

Wang Dong turned, his gaze serious as he looked at his little brother. “Right?”

Xiao Yu rolled his eyes. “So I’m supposed to be the schemer? I didn’t even realize I was that cunning.”

Truly, nothing but fake brotherly love!

“A crate of special supplies, as Big Boss ordered,”

Wang Dong replied with a bitter laugh. “The case is massive. If what’s inside gets exposed, it’ll be utter chaos!”

“I know,”

Xiao Yu shrugged. “I really have no choice.”

That was the harsh reality.

He knew that if this case wasn’t contained and leaked to the public,

nine living people, skinned alive, would shatter the peace.

It would ignite widespread panic!

But for now, Xiao Yu wasn’t focused on that; he simply pulled out his phone.

Because he knew there’d be no going home tonight…

……

A WeChat chat window appeared.

Xiao Yu: Sis, there’s no turning back—Dog King’s back!

Mu Qingwu: Haha, stop picking on Brother Wang. He looks so pitiful.

Xiao Yu: That’s beside the point, sis—it’s his noggin.

Mu Qingwu: Got it, got it. Brother Wang’s here, and the case is huge, right?

Xiao Yu: So…

Mu Qingwu: Don’t worry, I’ll behave. By the way, I’m off for dinner soon.

Xiao Yu: Useless chatter—when a woman gets angry, she only knows how to fool the honest!

Mu Qingwu: Alright then, I’m heading out with your mother-in-law. We’ll probably leave around eight, and given our appetites, be back by ten. Tonight we’ll sleep over at her place. Don’t worry.

Xiao Yu: Now that’s effective communication. Sis, you’re so sensible.

Mu Qingwu: Haha.

Xiao Yu: Sis, do you know what I love most about you?

Mu Qingwu: Black stockings? A JK uniform? Or were you hoping I’d wear a nurse outfit recently?

Xiao Yu: Ahem… of course not! It’s that you never hesitate to give me a sense of security—even if it means going through trouble.

Mu Qingwu: I believe you!

Xiao Yu: Sis, is it still possible to redeem my image in your eyes?

Mu Qingwu: Maybe it’s too late. No matter what, you’ll always be that lecherous little brother in my eyes.

Xiao Yu: Can a man really be called lecherous? That’s just a gentleman in pursuit of a fair lady!

Mu Qingwu: Hmph… men!

Xiao Yu: Aren’t girls the same? A handsome guy flirting is just flirting, but when an ugly guy flirts, he’s undeniably a pervert. Right?

Mu Qingwu: Guess what?

Xiao Yu: Sis, don’t play mind games with me. With my innate abilities and IQ, I can’t fathom all your tricks…

Mu Qingwu: And?

Xiao Yu: I just can’t figure them out at all!

Mu Qingwu: Haha… you’re incorrigible, always know how to make me laugh.

Xiao Yu: I’m off to work now. Sis, any other orders?

Mu Qingwu: Don’t chat with any other sisters—not even with the little ones. Got it?

Xiao Yu: Whose sister’s jealousy is off the charts? That’s one strong sour note!

Mu Qingwu: Then you’ll just have to suffer at my hands, alright?

Xiao Yu: …

Mu Qingwu: Get home early. I want to kiss my little brother.

Xiao Yu: Okay!

……

He put his phone down.

Xiao Yu grinned widely as he laughed.

Watching his little brother suddenly turn foolish, Wang Dong sighed.

Ah, youth truly is wonderful.

Back in his day, when he chose his wife, wasn’t it the same?

And then?

Wang Dong, with a hint of schadenfreude, thought, It shouldn’t take more than a decade, right?

The little brother will soon realize just how ruthless women can be.

Haha…

“Laughing so wickedly—are you trying to set me up for a laugh?”

Xiao Yu turned to Wang Dong, giving him a half-smile.

“Uh!”

Wang Dong’s smile froze instantly. He quickly added, “Absolutely not!”

The little brother—can he read minds?!

“Heh!”

Xiao Yu sneered, “My sister will always be good to me.”

“Honestly, I’m quite puzzled,”

Wang Dong admitted, his brow furrowed. “Why did my sister choose you? I mean… she’s usually so cold.”

“Which is why she’s all mine. You just wouldn’t understand.”

Xiao Yu smirked confidently, “She’s never been an ice queen. Ever since we got together, she burns hotter than a volcano!”

My sister would never act all icy around me.

Otherwise, I’d beat her… or let her beat me!

“Let’s go,” Xiao Yu said with a smile as he stood.

“Yeah,” Wang Dong replied as he also rose.

The two exchanged a determined glance.

This case must be cracked.

Some people deserve to die!

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