Chapter 65: A Day of Honors and Everyday Moments

When he woke up.

Xiao Yu gazed at Mu Qingwu in his arms with an expression of pure adoration.

Her porcelain complexion was as flawless as carved ice; her refined, beautiful nose and plump lips complemented eyes closed beneath fluttering lashes thick as brushes.

He had once dreamed of his perfect other half.

He thought, shouldn’t he be with someone who loves to act cute?

Or maybe a sweet, naïve girl…

But he never expected her to be a stunning woman—sometimes domineering, sometimes graceful, tender, and even cool—all exuding a charm that dripped allure.

Just as now, if you look closely,

you can still see a captivating mix of innocence and seductive beauty in her.

Lowering his head, he planted a gentle kiss on the jade-like beauty’s cheek as he tiptoed off the bed.

After freshening up, he headed to the kitchen.

While preparing breakfast, a pair of graceful arms appeared from behind and wrapped around his waist.

“Didn’t we agree you’d cook from now on?”

A soft, teasing tone came from behind as Mu Qingwu playfully chided.

“Yeah, we agreed that I’d always have your cooking,” he teased back.

“I’ll cook when I can, and you cook when you can.”

Turning around, Xiao Yu pecked her inviting cherry lips and said, “I’m thirsty—Sis, pour me some water.”

Mu Qingwu stepped aside to grab a cup and filled it from the water purifier.

Noticing her little brother’s busy hands, she brought the cup to his lips.

Then…

“Don’t drink that.”

Xiao Yu tilted his head with a mischievous grin, “Then I’ll have to drink from your mouth.”

With a flirtatious roll of her eyes, Mu Qingwu took a sip of water.

Lifting her rosy face, she pressed her lips to Xiao Yu’s in a tender kiss…

……

He was now off to the provincial capital.

Today was his award ceremony day.

At the airport.

Mu Qingwu was busy adjusting Xiao Yu’s police uniform.

Since he was headed to receive his honor in the provincial capital, it was only right he wore his uniform.

Nearby, Zhao Changshan wore an expression that could only be described as mildly constipated.

The unspoken display of affection was utterly delightful!

It was clear that the young couple, in the throes of passionate love, resembled newlyweds.

Their eyes held nothing but reflections of each other.

As a superior, Zhao Changshan was required to accompany him to the ceremony.

Watching the picture-perfect pair, he couldn’t help but feel a bit puzzled.

Had this family all been kissed by angels?

They were just too good-looking!

Then, to Zhao Changshan’s utter astonishment…

Mu Qingwu had finished adjusting Xiao Yu’s uniform.

Inadvertently, she noticed that her little brother’s shoelace had come undone.

Dressed impeccably, she naturally bent down to tie it for him.

In that moment, Mu Qingwu was not the high-powered, billion-dollar magnate she might have been;

she was simply a caring big sister looking after her brother.

A warmth surged through Xiao Yu as he remarked, “Tonight, I want your cooking.”

“Mm.”

A tender smile graced Mu Qingwu’s cool, jade-like face.

She watched him disappear into the security checkpoint.

Then her regal, queenly aura returned.

With graceful steps, Mu Qingwu walked away from the airport…

……

On the plane.

“Kid, what luck do you have?”

Zhao Changshan said enviously, “You know, ever since I got married, your sister-in-law has never once tied my shoes!”

“My mom and dad were just the same.”

Xiao Yu laughed, “Other than tidying up and cooking, my dad always took care of my mom. You’re not afraid of your wife, are you?”

By now, he was well acquainted with Zhao Changshan.

Knowing his boss’s temperament, playful banter was par for the course.

“Young? Who would be afraid?”

Zhao Changshan shot Xiao Yu a disdainful glance, “That’s called fear!”

“Pfft!” Xiao Yu burst out laughing.

But thinking of his own family, he realized it really was that way.

Thankfully, Mu Qingwu was a queen on the outside with a tender heart inside.

Just in case he ever ended up like his dad, with a partner as formidable as his mom.

Xiao Yu shuddered slightly…

Hopefully, as long as the neighbor’s surname wasn’t Wang, life would remain peaceful!

……

Compared to Bincheng, the capital city S was merely average.

But the Provincial Department’s office building was leagues ahead of a small-town bureau.

Upon entering the Provincial Department’s grand meeting room,

a vast expanse of deep blue unfolded, filled with a dense crowd of officers.

Xiao Yu and Zhao Changshan sat quietly, listening intently to the speeches on the podium.

By a stroke of luck, Xiao Yu had caught the annual award ceremony.

That’s why his second-class merit was handed out so swiftly.

In his past life, it took months to receive medals and certificates even after earning a second-class merit.

After over an hour of speeches, the award ceremony began.

Merit was merit, and medals were medals.

Strictly speaking, in the police system only first-, second-, and third-class merits and honorary medals exist.

Merits reflect a certain level of qualification and contribution.

While medals are awards for outstanding performance in specific tasks.

Then someone on stage called out Xiao Yu’s name.

In an instant, countless eyes fixed on him as he stood up.

Everyone was surprised to see Xiao Yu, a young and somewhat overly zealous policeman.

But when Xiao Yu was awarded a second-class merit medal, shock rippled through the crowd.

In this line of work, everyone knows what a second-class merit signifies.

Soon after, an even more astonishing moment unfolded.

A man in plain clothes stepped onto the stage and approached Xiao Yu.

He produced… a first-class merit medal

and proudly pinned it on Xiao Yu’s chest.

The entire room fell silent—utterly hushed!