Chapter 121: My Love Can Bind Him

Chapter 121: My Love Can Bind Him

On the morning commute to work.

Xiao Yu sat inside Mu Qingwu’s sports car.

Typically, a dominant tycoon hardly ever drives.

When he does drive, there’s always a little brother along for the ride.

Xiao Yu got so caught up that he forgot to refuel, which was pretty awkward.

Maybe he did it on purpose—who really knows…

“You’re still sitting by that old campfire from your childhood, gazing at the moon, just as you always were…”

Sitting in the front seat, Xiao Yu hummed a tune while glancing at Mu Qingwu, who looked as ethereal as a work of art.

Those glistening eyes no longer held the cold indifference of their first meeting.

Now, when they fixed their gaze on you, they overflowed with a tender, unspoken affection.

“Ha!”

Lost in thought, Xiao Yu couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

“Idiot,”

Rolling her eyes playfully, Mu Qingwu teased, “Why are you grinning like a moron?”

“EMMMM…”

A slight blush crept over Xiao Yu’s face. “Remember ‘767’? Back then… Sis, I saw a spark in you that made my heart skip a beat. Now, find a way to fall for me—out of 1.4 billion people, I gave only you a chance!”

He had said that the very first time he met Mu Qingwu.

Looking back now…

He might not have met a physical end, but socially, he was as good as dead!

“Haha!”

Mu Qingwu couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

No wonder people love reminiscing so much.

Some memories are so sweet they can even wake you laughing in your dreams.

Gazing at his sister’s radiant smile, Xiao Yu admired her fair, beautiful face.

He even pictured what it would be like if she switched into a JK uniform—what a transformation that would be!

An elegant older sister in a JK uniform?

Hmm, after work I’ll go buy one, then play the pitiable guy and convince sis to try it on.

That’s a deal!

……

Arriving at the Criminal Investigation Team, Xiao Yu shifted his mindset.

Now promoted to team deputy, his workload was heavier than ever.

Even a lowly official, he now found himself in the management circle.

Zhang Changshan and Zhou Tinghu, the team’s head and boss, knew that the little brother hated unnecessary trouble.

They generally let Xiao Yu do his thing, a sort of indirect care by not bogging him down with small issues.

Xiao Yu’s days remained surprisingly relaxed…

Time flew by in the blink of an eye.

There was only one week left until Xiao Yu’s and Mu Qingwu’s wedding.

He started shuttling between work and home, having arranged his wedding leave well in advance.

Originally, police wedding leave was only three days.

Fortunately, given his sister’s age—suitable for a late marriage—he was granted fifteen days.

With the wedding drawing near, Xiao Yu’s daily smiles lit up the entire team.

Everyone was eagerly anticipating the wedding of Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu.

But…

“Little brother, do me a favor!”

A phone call made Xiao Yu’s smile falter.

The call came from National Security’s Group 2 leader, Wang Dong.

“No…”

Frowning, Xiao Yu said into the phone, “Wang, when I’m not around, does the Earth stop turning?”

Never think of yourself as a mere side dish—if you do, you’re destined to be devoured.

In times like these, mingling with high-ranking people isn’t always a blessing.

What kind of person can truly live the good life?

Xiao Yu believed he lived more comfortably than most; minor setbacks were acceptable if it kept him away from high-level conflicts.

Only those at this level could really say they were living well.

“The Earth sure keeps spinning without you,”

Wang Dong laughed over the phone, “The problem is, we’ve run into a snag.”

Can you believe it? National Security has a problem, and now you all come to me?

An ineffable melancholy washed over Xiao Yu.

“Wang, don’t joke—I’m just a cop, not with National Security.”

With no hint of humor, Xiao Yu declared, “And there are only seven days left—I’m getting married!”

He was on good terms with Wang Dong, so there was no hesitation on his part.

But now that I’m about to wed, can I at least have some fun?

“Ah? Congratulations… wait a minute.”

Wang Dong, clearly stunned, asked, “Aren’t you already married?”

“We just registered our marriage.”

Xiao Yu explained with a smile, “The wedding hasn’t happened yet.”

He felt it necessary to say something.

National Security has the power to reassign local police units.

If they directly issued a transfer order—

Would you obey or not?

“I see…”

Wang Dong, exasperated, said, “Alright then, not to derail your wedding. Let me congratulate you on your upcoming nuptials!”

“Thank you,” Xiao Yu said, hanging up with a smile.

Yet, that smile slowly faded from his face.

What was the point of choosing a life in law enforcement?

……

Later that evening, after work.

Back home, Mu Qingwu immediately noticed something was off with Xiao Yu.

Even though he pretended to be carefree and jovial in her presence…

As her dearest, her ‘little brother’, she knew him better than anyone.

She could catch even the slightest shift in his gaze or expression.

She sensed it all.

“What’s wrong?”

Watching him smile at the TV yet seem distracted, Mu Qingwu reached out and pulled Xiao Yu into a warm embrace.

This had become a common occurrence lately.

“It’s nothing.”

With his eyes half-closed under his sister’s arms, Xiao Yu’s smile turned into a gloomy frown.

“Is it about a case?”

Mu Qingwu’s intelligence was remarkably high—scarily so.

After all, how else does one amass a fortune of 1.4 billion?

Who but a sharp mind could pull that off?

“……”

After a brief silence, Xiao Yu replied, “Yeah!”

“Isn’t it your team’s case?”

Mu Qingwu furrowed her brows.

“Yeah.”

Xiao Yu nodded, “It’s with National Security!”

“Uh!” Mu Qingwu was momentarily stunned.

Even those with little insight knew what National Security was.

Not to mention, she wasn’t just anyone.

In an instant, the sparkle in her eyes turned wistful.

Not long ago, her little brother was just a rookie cop.

How had he suddenly gained the ability to upend the heavens and even bring a celestial princess down to earth?

Was his hesitation born of human sentiment or a stubborn heart?

Mu Qingwu smiled—men with genuine warmth were far preferable to those brimming with scheming cruelty.

Her little brother could be a bit perverse at times, but that was only his own doing…

“Go on,”

Lowering her head, Mu Qingwu kissed her brother’s handsome face and said, “Compared to the affairs of the state, personal matters can wait.”

“Uh!” Xiao Yu was taken aback as he looked at his sister.

“Fool,”

Mu Qingwu gently pinched his cheek and laughed softly, “Without the state’s backing, do you think I’d be where I am today?”

It suddenly clicked for Xiao Yu—indeed, a 140-billion fortune.

How many ordinary people could achieve that without state support?

He hadn’t expected that his ‘sister’ also nurtured a sense of national duty.

“A delayed wedding is fine,”

Mu Qingwu said softly, “Tomorrow I’ll explain everything to my mother-in-law and my mom, but we must agree—our next wedding can’t be postponed, understand?”

“Okay!”

Xiao Yu nodded emphatically and kissed his sister.

Two hours later.

An armed helicopter circled above the residential complex.

Grabbing the rope ladder, Xiao Yu waved to Mu Qingwu below before climbing aboard.

Mu Qingwu watched as the helicopter quickly disappeared into the night sky, smiling.

Originally, it was just out of affection—a wish for a quiet, simple life.

But she ended up with a boy destined to shine as brilliantly as the noonday sun.

Luckily, my love can hold him captive.

And that’s enough!