Chapter 664: Meeting at the Peak: The Shore Is in Sight

Chapter 664: Meeting at the Peak, Finally Reaching the Shore (Update 2)

Capital City. In a private room at a hotel. Lin

Mu Qingwu watched serenely as Xiao Yu clinked glasses with a group of senior colleagues.

They were supposed to be high-ranking officials—men and women entrusted with protecting the nation.

Yet here they acted like ordinary people!

Amidst the chorus of congratulatory remarks, she observed Xiao Yu’s broad, beaming smile.

Mu Qingwu felt a mix of admiration and pride: How impressive!

She was no ordinary woman. She understood exactly what a first-class Police Superintendent symbolized.

To put it simply, think of it like comparing military ranks to police ranks:

Moving from a deputy military position to a full bureau level is like a major adapting to a first-class Police Superintendent rank.

And transitioning from a full military rank to a deputy minister level equates to a major turning into a Deputy Chief Police Superintendent.

Strictly speaking, a first-class Police Superintendent is akin to a deputy corps major.

Xiao Yu had essentially become a general within the police force.

That young man has truly done it!

For some reason, a subtle smile curled on Mu Qingwu’s lips.

She mused silently: What would his colleagues say if they saw him acting like a childish oaf in front of her?

“Sis, I can see a hint of mischief in your eyes!”

Xiao Yu’s words rang clearly in her ears.

“You’ve got it all wrong.”

With an air of noble elegance, Mu Qingwu’s eyes shone with playful allure as she replied, “I’m not that kind of woman.”

Heh, every time I take you at your word, I end up in a bind… Xiao Yu’s mouth twitched in amusement.

Dealing with a wife whose intellect is off the charts is exhausting!

Yet in his life, he never dared bully Mu Qingwu.

Not to mention, he had his mother backing him up.

After all, women tend to be cautious by nature.

The more beautiful a woman is, the more meticulous she becomes.

After giving his sister a stern, warning glance, Xiao Yu and the other team leaders resumed their chatter and laughter.

Out in the open, they definitely knew how to put on a show… Mu Qingwu remarked softly, pursing her lips.

Heh, you little runt!

After sharing a meal with the team leaders, they were whisked off to the airport.

The young couple soon boarded a flight back to Bincheng.

With a child at home, parents simply can’t be away for long.

They are bound to meticulously protect their little ones until they come of age.

Such is the duty of a parent!

……

The Next Day

On a bright, sunny morning in front of the house.

“Sometimes, I just can’t figure it out,”

Mu Qingwu, as she adjusted Xiao Yu’s uniform, glanced at the first-class Superintendent shoulder badge and couldn’t help but laugh, “Aren’t you past pretending to be meek? What’s the point of being a cop then?”

“Upholding justice, you know? Well, it’s partly a passion too,”

Xiao Yu beamed as he relished his sister’s tender teasing, “Solving cases is what I love most!”

Mu Qingwu paused, taken aback for a moment.

It truly was that way.

If one were to rank Xiao Yu’s priorities:

Family and country always come first.

Close friends and cracking cases follow closely behind.

As for power and status…

He had never really cared about those.

“If you feel it, then go for it,”

Mu Qingwu gently pinched his handsome cheek and teased, “Just remember, someone’s waiting for you at home.”

“Alright!”

Xiao Yu pulled her into a warm embrace and planted a quick kiss on her cheek, “Got it!”

The young couple knew full well

that their time for leisure together was limited.

Maybe within five years, they’d have to move back to Capital City.

So, both Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu cherished every fleeting moment.

Until then…

Meeting at the peak—one day, we will all reach the shore!

……

The moment Xiao Yu stepped into the Criminal Investigation Team, he couldn’t help but reflect.

Originally, being a police officer was his main career, with National Security as a side duty.

Now, his time with the Criminal Investigation Team was rapidly diminishing.

Meanwhile, his responsibilities in National Security were growing.

A radiant smile, as bright as the noonday sun, lit up Xiao Yu’s handsome face.

No matter what happened,

he would always remember

that he was a police officer!

“Master, are we on duty already?”

Wang Cheng came running in, grinning broadly.

Ignoring his unfortunate apprentice (who never seems to catch a break), Inspector Ying was not one to easily let go of a grudge.

Just the other day, during a round of Honor of Kings, that hapless apprentice had cost Wang Cheng an entire day—leaving him fuming.

That little punk was definitely suspected of being a double agent!

At the Chief’s Office,

Zhao Changshan and Zhou Tinghu happened to be present.

Following old habits, Xiao Yu served up a special portion uniquely for them.

They were not just colleagues but part of one big family.

No matter when,

these two would always be the patriarchs of that family.

“Things up top have gotten busier lately,”

Zhao Changshan remarked with a smile, “Feels like it won’t be long before you have to leave, huh?”

Zhou Tinghu said nothing, only smiling slyly at Little Brother.

“About five years,”

Xiao Yu candidly replied, “There’s still plenty of time.”

But Zhao Changshan and Zhou Tinghu couldn’t manage a smile.

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

People, too, must part ways eventually.

Yet having five years together was something to be grateful for.

At least for those five years, they could all be together.

Cherish every moment!

“No major cases recently?”

With a cheerful grin, Xiao Yu asked, “Just itching to get to work!”

“Haha, you really are something else!”

Zhou Tinghu chuckled and teased, “Everyone in our line of work secretly hopes for a lull in cases. In Bincheng, where would any major case even come from?”

Indeed, that was common sense.

If a big or major case popped up every few days,

things would literally go into chaos—even military control might come into play!

Suddenly, the phone rang.

“A call from Da Ju?”

Zhao Changshan frowned as he answered, “Hello…”

A minute later, after hanging up, his expression turned oddly blank as he stared at Little Brother.

Though he said nothing, Xiao Yu felt as if he read one thing in the older man’s eyes: “You’re such a flirt!”

No, what do you mean by staring at me like that?

“What’s wrong?”

Zhou Tinghu noticed the change in his partner’s demeanor.

“We’ve got a case—a big one.”

Collecting himself, Zhao Changshan managed a slight smile while still watching Xiao Yu, “I just realized that every time you return from National Security, our team finds a new case. Xiao Yu, do you really think it’s just a coincidence?”

Xiao Yu’s expression shifted rapidly. “How should I know… If you keep laying it on thick, I’m going to get bashed!”

“But…”

“It’s like trouble follows you wherever you go.”

No, no, that’s impossible…” Xiao Yu internally denied it three times.

With a lingering sense of unease, he mentally congratulated himself.

That’s why a man needs to keep in shape—only a seasoned pro can handle curves with steady precision.

“So, what’s the case?” Xiao Yu asked.

“Our officers received a report of a body found by the seaside.”

Zhao Changshan explained, “It’s an unnatural death… the body was concealed in cement!”

Tsk… a single word flashed in Xiao Yu’s mind.

Planting lotuses!

What does that mean?

In ancient times, ‘planting lotuses’ was a form of brutal torture.

The criminal would be bound tightly with hemp rope, his feet encased in a jar, and a heavy stone tied to him, forcing him to sink underwater…

Wen

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