Chapter 150: Fleeing Far and Wide: From South to North

Chapter 150: Fleeing Far and Wide, From South to North

“There are still many details in this case that need to be investigated. That mother and son aren’t going to die anytime soon.”

“Even if they planned to go to the execution ground early, it wouldn’t work. They’d be stuck in prison for a while… you know what I mean.”

“This time, the entire police system of our province and city owes you a favor. If you need anything, just ask.”

“As for the credit for solving this case, I’m sorry, but our provincial police force can’t give you any.”

“I hear that the big shots in Capital City are currently studying this.”

“Your contributions are simply immense.”

“Finally… thank you!”

Ended the phone call with Qian Long, captain of the S County Criminal Investigation Team.

Xiao Yu put down his phone and reclined in his deck chair, enjoying the massage from Mu Qingwu’s jade-like hands.

It felt just like a mischievous younger brother being pampered by a caring big sister.

Or like a beloved eldest son doted on by a nurturing mom.

Life was truly wonderful.

Absolutely superb!

“Get up! You’re all grown up, yet you still bully your sister and make her serve you. Do you want me to beat you up?”

Liu Yunqing glared at his son, his eyes still radiating an air of imperious authority.

Outside in the villa’s yard, Xiao Shenguo grinned widely.

While flipping the barbecue, he watched his son being scolded, relishing every moment of it.

Zhou Xuelan beamed with loving warmth as she looked at the little ones, utterly delighted.

In the past, as the children grew older, she had always worried about her daughter’s marriage.

Who would have thought not only did she find a good match, but he was even the son of a close friend.

Now, watching her two little girls so affectionate with each other, moist eyes filled with tears.

Lifting her gaze to the clear sky, she almost saw her late husband’s smiling face.

“Rest assured, our daughter has found a good man. She’ll be happy…”

Xiao Yu was scolded by his mom for once again clinging to his sister instead of helping his dad with the barbecue.

Mu Qingwu had already joined the other women, handing out some tableware.

Both families rarely gathered together, and laughter often filled the air.

That warmth of home brought smiles to everyone’s faces.

Unfortunately, the boss and the head honcho only gave them two days off; work resumes tomorrow… smiling as he carried plates of barbecue, Xiao Yu served them to the three old masters.

“Mom, do you remember the time you used to scare me as a child?”

While savoring the barbecue, Xiao Yu flashed a mischievous grin at his mom.

Every child has experienced being tricked into thinking they were destined for the trash or having their phone credits topped up, only to end up crying their eyes out.

And then, they would bawl uncontrollably in sheer panic.

The twist was, Xiao Yu was a reincarnated traveler.

His body was that of a child, but his IQ belonged to an adult.

Upon hearing his words, Liu Yunqing’s face reddened as he glared at his son with lethal anger.

It was as if he were saying, ‘If you dare speak out, today I might just wipe out a family tie and even train a backup account!’

“Pfft!”

Xiao Shenguo couldn’t help but burst into laughter, his face filled with nostalgic memories.

What exactly happened back then?

Years ago, his wife had scared their five-year-old son by saying, ‘If you don’t behave, I’ll send you to a public toilet. After all, your dad and I picked you up from one, and worst case, we can always pick up another!’

And the five-year-old, in response, exclaimed, ‘Wow, Mom, you’re amazing! You can even turn poop into a child! How do you do that?’

Then, his wife chased him all around the house, vowing to beat the little rascal—what a hilarious scene it was!

Mu Qingwu and Zhou Xuelan exchanged curious glances.

Xiao Yu secretly told his sister, and she in turn filled their mom in on the story.

Before they knew it, both families were laughing uncontrollably…

“I’m too old and can’t fight back anymore.”

A flustered Liu Yunqing swatted his son a few times before, with a tender glimmer in his eyes, playfully pinched Xiao Yu’s ear, exclaiming, “From now on, your sister gets to give you a spanking!”

“My sister wouldn’t do that willingly.”

Xiao Yu proudly turned his head to look at Mu Qingwu.

The young couple exchanged affectionate glances.

The elders rolled their eyes, preparing to leave after the meal.

Even though they were all their own flesh and blood,

they wouldn’t touch this kind of lovey-dovey display!

Later that afternoon.

Xiao Yu and his father, with resigned expressions, accompanied the three women on a shopping trip.

They silently mourned the fate of their legs.

As men, they could never understand

what the point of shopping was.

Isn’t buying two outfits enough?

Why do they scrutinize and deliberate, only to leave after half a day even though they loved what they saw, moving on to yet another store…

“Dad, how did you manage back in the day?”

Carrying bags upon bags, Xiao Yu looked at his dad with sympathy.

“…”

Xiao Shenguo’s face shifted through a range of expressions before he sighed, “Your mom was a Sanda (free fighting) champion!”

“Pfft!”

Xiao Yu understood immediately and burst out laughing.

Thankfully, his sister wasn’t skilled in fighting.

But as they laughed together, Xiao Yu’s smile suddenly faded.

It wasn’t that his sister lacked skills—she was sharp-witted and loved to imagine things.

Recalling last night’s events, Xiao Yu’s face turned ashen.

0… please send flowers…

What if one night, while he was asleep,

his sister’s wild imagination took a dark turn?

What if she tiptoed to the kitchen for a knife and tried to hack him up?

Oh my… Xiao Yu shuddered.

Both father and son seemed to be mulling over dreadful possibilities.

They exchanged looks, nearly embracing in tearful misery.

We men are so pitiful!

……

All good times eventually pass too quickly.

After the parents left,

a completely exhausted Xiao Yu collapsed onto the sofa, watching as Mu Qingwu gleefully rummaged through a pile of shopping bags.

“Sis, I’ve figured it out—you girls are all liars,” Xiao Yu pouted.

“What do you mean?”

Mu Qingwu turned her lovely face, her eyes sparkling with laughter as she looked at her troublemaking brother.

“Every time we go out, you say you’ll just browse around and then head home after a short while.”

Xiao Yu fumed, “But once you start browsing, it lasts all day, and you end up buying a ton of stuff.”

“Is that so?”

Mu Qingwu teased, “In that case, you guys are liars, too.”

“How so?”

Xiao Yu was baffled—had he ever lied to his sister?

“Every time bedtime comes, you little bro always says, ‘Just a hug, nothing more.'”

Mu Qingwu shot a look at her brother as if he were the ultimate deceiver, “And then?”

“Ah, um…”

Xiao Yu’s face flushed bright red, “Sis, let me explain… actually, it wasn’t a lie—it was a well-intentioned fib!”

“Heh, heh!”

Mu Qingwu scoffed, lazily dismissing her brother’s explanation as she continued to sort through her fashion bags.

Whether you have money or not, a girl always loves looking good.

Especially when she gets to show off her best side in front of her beloved.

Yet… when she found a JK uniform tucked inside one of those bags,

a bashful flush spread across her flawless porcelain face.

She was 28—how could she possibly wear something like that?

But her heart just couldn’t bear to refuse her pitiful little brother…

A pair of gentle arms wrapped around her.

All bashfulness vanished as Mu Qingwu’s enchanting eyes sparkled dreamily.

Could she really not say no?

It wasn’t that.

It was that every time she caught him looking at her with adoration,

in that one fleeting moment,

her heart would uncontrollably long to run away with him to a far-off haven.

From the South to the North… That’s all.