Chapter 135: Your Beloved Sister

Chapter 135: Your Beloved Sister

Everyone holds onto something they can’t let go of.

Some cling to power.

Some cling to wealth.

Some cling to beauty.

There are just too many…

The old man’s eyes narrowed slightly as he fixed his gaze on the handsome young man before him.

At first glance, his eyes appeared indifferent—nothing warm or kind.

But looked at closely, they were as cold as ice and as sharp as a knife, penetrating deep into Xiao Yu’s soul…

In his past life, he’d only seen descriptions of such piercing eyes in online novels.

Today, Xiao Yu realized that the description was 100% accurate.

An old man like this, with eyes like his.

A lifetime of countless life-and-death ordeals and strategic brilliance had been etched into them.

Can an ordinary person withstand that?

Xiao Yu met those eyes with calm determination.

After a moment, the old man smiled softly, almost as if murmuring to himself, “My conscience is clear!”

Xiao Yu blinked in surprise and grinned.

Indeed, his conscience was clear.

“You don’t seem to appreciate National Security much, nor do you care for an old man like me,” he said.

The old man, who had huddled in his chair and looked diminutive,

rose to reveal a tall stature—at least 1.8 meters—with a perfectly straight back.

He opened a drawer and pulled out two red boxes before approaching Xiao Yu.

“If even I can’t bear to see them, surely you won’t like the grander ones, right?”

The old man smiled at the bewildered Xiao Yu, “Then let’s not bother.”

While speaking, he opened one of the red boxes.

Inside lay a first-class merit medal.

Taking the medal, the old man personally pinned it on Xiao Yu’s chest.

Xiao Yu: ???

So there’s no need for an award ceremony?

What on earth is the big boss up to?

The old man then opened the second red box.

He produced a different medal.

At that moment, Xiao Yu’s expression shifted noticeably.

The medal was predominantly red and gold.

Its design featured a five-star flag and motifs of radiant light.

“Outstanding National Security Officer (Level 2)!”

The old man sighed in admiration, “An honorific title!”

Xiao Yu’s heart skipped a beat as he stared at the medal.

This honor was even rarer than the first-class merit medal.

Only top elites have the privilege to bestow it,

and only those who have made exceptional contributions to the nation can earn it.

For a policeman, it normally takes at least three first-class merits as a foundation.

Only then are you eligible.

Earning a first-class merit is usually a life-risking ordeal;

sometimes it literally costs you three lives.

And yes, he had already risked his life for three first-class merits.

With an unruffled demeanor, Xiao Yu watched as the old man fastened the medal onto him.

“Let’s go,” the old man said.

Smiling, he added, “Once you let it go, come join National Security.”

“Alright!”

Xiao Yu nodded, saluted, and turned to leave.

All the while, someone watched Xiao Yu’s retreating figure.

The middle-aged secretary, who had been standing aside, softly asked, “Should we keep a close watch on him?”

“No need,” came the reply.

The old man shook his head, “Once he lets go, he’ll come on his own.”

The secretary was taken aback, too surprised to ask further.

“Such a good kid,” the old man murmured.

He then turned and gazed out of the floor-to-ceiling window at the rising sun.

The usually unflappable secretary now wore a look of shock.

Does he really deserve that kind of praise?

……

“Smack!”

Outside the Minister’s Office.

Wang Dong stood at attention, a serious expression on his face as he saluted.

Xiao Yu: ???

Is his big brother out of his mind?

Then why salute me when you should be heading to the hospital?

“Huff!”

Lowering his hand, Wang Dong’s expression turned odd as he eyed the honor medal on Xiao Yu’s chest and said, with a mix of envy and teasing, “Put it away. Do you really enjoy having people salute you?”

Realizing it, Xiao Yu quickly removed the medal from his chest.

Wearing that medal out in public—was he trying to show off or make a statement?

“What did the big boss say?”

Walking out of National Security together, Wang Dong asked curiously.

“The boss told me to work hard and eventually join National Security,” Xiao Yu replied.

A smile played on Xiao Yu’s lips.

“What exactly did you say?” Wang Dong teased with a laugh.

“I said I had no time,” Xiao Yu shook his head.

Wang Dong: ……

Wang Dong gave his big brother a look that spoke of playful annoyance.

Xiao Yu felt an overwhelming discomfort.

No, I’m trained—you can’t even laugh when it’s funny.

“Don’t be ridiculous,” Wang Dong said in a firm tone.

“I’m serious,” Xiao Yu replied evenly.

“Awesome!” Wang Dong cheered, giving a thumbs-up.

Besides those two words, he couldn’t think of a better way to describe his little brother.

Who would’ve thought that despite defying National Security’s boss, you’d still be kicking around.

He just couldn’t let it go!

“Let’s have dinner together this afternoon,” Wang Dong suggested.

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Wang Dong laughed, “My colleagues also want to meet you. How about it?”

“No way!”

Without hesitation, Xiao Yu replied, “I’ve already promised my sister—we have plans to be home tonight.”

A time traveler dining with National Security bigwigs?

How irresponsibly are you risking your life?

“Damn it,” he muttered.

Wang Dong rolled his eyes and handed Xiao Yu a bag, grumbling, “I hope you stop begging us in the future.”

“Huh?”

Taking the bag, Xiao Yu grinned oddly, “Are you sure it wasn’t you begging me?”

“Uh…”

Wang Dong’s face flushed as he waved dismissively and walked away.

Xiao Yu, now in high spirits, picked up the bag and looked inside.

Five packs of cigarettes—all special issue!

Grinning widely, Xiao Yu pulled out his phone and called his sister, “Report: Your little brother is done here and requesting to come back to you!”

…0

“Ha…”

A light, teasing laugh sounded from Mu Qingwu on the phone, “Cheeky. Just wait for me.”

Twenty-something minutes later.

A plain sedan pulled up right in front of Xiao Yu.

The car door opened, and sitting in the back seat, Mu Qingwu waved at her brother.

“So low-key?”

Climbing into the car, Xiao Yu laughed and asked,

“We’re in Capital City—you need to keep it low-profile.”

Noticing his brother’s question about the car, Mu Qingwu explained.

The sedan drove away from the National Security headquarters and onto the Second Ring Road.

It kept going until they reached a business district and stopped in front of a skyscraper.

Getting out, Xiao Yu looked up at the towering building and, feeling a bit lightheaded, asked uncertainly, “Is this our family’s?”

“Mm,” Mu Qingwu nodded.

Xiao Yu felt outclassed.

In Capital City, every inch of land is priceless.

How much would a building in the Second Ring cost?

“Auntie, I don’t want to work anymore. Just support me!”

Coming back to his senses, Xiao Yu teased his sister.

“Ha!”

Unable to maintain her elegant, aloof demeanor, Mu Qingwu broke into a warm, charming smile.

The powerful boss effortlessly transformed into a captivating lady, laughing sweetly.

His little brother always knew how to make her smile, “Alright then.”

“For a lifetime?” Xiao Yu blinked his eyes.

“Welcome to ‘Your Moon, My Heart.’ I am your dear sister—I am…”

Mu Qingwu leaned into Xiao Yu’s embrace, echoing the teasing banter from their past as she whispered softly,

“Your Beloved Sister!”