Chapter 156: Obey the Verdict

Chapter 156: Obey the Verdict

“I’m over forty; I’ve spent my days dealing with corpses. Haven’t you seen it all?”

“But when I saw that female corpse, I was absolutely terrified—I even peed my pants!”

“Then, out of nowhere, the hallway lights went out. I was frozen with fear… and then I heard footsteps. Pat, pat, pat… soft, deliberate steps drawing closer.”

I lost track of time—maybe ten seconds, maybe twenty—until the corridor lights flickered back on.

There, lying before me, was the corpse of a woman. Her eyes were wide open, fixed on me. And then… I saw her smile. I really saw her smile!

Pale-faced Miao Jiancheng stammered, “I couldn’t take it—I just turned and ran…”

“Enough!”

Xiao Yu reached out, patted Miao Jiancheng’s shoulder, then turned to the disapproving Guo Qiang as he took the photo.

The photo showed the female corpse.

It was that of the deceased Jia Yanli.

“Is it her?”

Xiao Yu held up the photo and asked Miao Jiancheng.

“Ah?!”

Miao Jiancheng stared at the picture in shock, paused a moment, then shook his head, “It looks a lot like her, but it isn’t her.”

At those words,

Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang both exhaled deeply in relief.

Finally, it was confirmed.

Not a ghost!

Thinking it over, even Xiao Yu couldn’t help but chuckle at the absurdity.

I mean, come on—ghosts don’t even exist in this world.

Miao Jiancheng had little more to add.

Xiao Yu then spent another ten minutes using his ‘Psychological Expert’ ability to calm Miao Jiancheng down.

Only once he was sure Miao Jiancheng’s nerves had settled did they leave the hospital.

“I always say…”

Outside the hospital, Guo Qiang, cigarette dangling from his lips, handed one to Xiao Yu. “Purpose?”

Every act needs a motive to frame the intention that follows.

Crime is no exception.

If, as Xiao Yu first suggested,

the corpse theft was merely meant to terrify and shock…

then things have taken a strange turn.

A thief going to such lengths surely has something more in mind than a simple scare.

Just look at security guard Miao Jiancheng.

This was nothing short of manufacturing a ghostly panic!

“Who knows? I’m no fortune-teller.”

Taking a drag, Xiao Yu shook his head. “But one thing’s for certain—a corpse isn’t kept for long. If they’re planning something with it, they’ll act fast!”

The two returned to the Criminal Investigation Team.

They mobilized the police and scoured every Tianyan Surveillance Camera outside the morgue.

Nothing turned up.

There were no suspicious persons or vehicles that could have taken the corpse.

Xiao Yu reasoned,

if they were bold enough to steal a corpse, they must’ve planned every detail meticulously.

A thief who steals corpses would know to wear gloves and bring a heat-sealing machine.

Such meticulousness speaks volumes.

It was clear that the entire heist had been premeditated.

Could it really be as I suspected… Sitting at his desk, Xiao Yu squinted and muttered, “This method, this attention to detail—it’s far beyond an ordinary theft… Graverobbery?”

No matter what, that corpse had to be recovered.

Night, 8 PM.

Xiao Yu stepped out of the Criminal Investigation Team building.

Outside, the elegant and cool Mu Qingwu stood by a sports car.

With her graceful allure and refined features, her bright eyes shone brilliantly…

After a brief pause, Xiao Yu rushed over and embraced his sister, exclaiming sincerely, “I never tire of you!”

“Ha!”

All her cool composure gone, Mu Qingwu grinned and pinched her brother’s cheek, “You only know how to flatter!”

Xiao Yu chuckled as he let go of his sister, and the young couple got into the car.

The case was cracking, but they still needed some rest.

Once home, after a quick bite, Xiao Yu sat on the sofa, lost in thought.

His mind was full of the case details and the lingering inconsistencies.

He hadn’t noticed the subtle blush of shyness appearing on Mu Qingwu’s face as she quietly moved away.

Time passed, though it was hard to tell how much.

Xiao Yu felt someone approaching and snapped back to attention.

He turned—and his jaw dropped.

A stunning woman in a JK uniform was standing not far off.

Wearing simple white canvas shoes and sporting long, sleek legs, her figure was enough to catch any man’s eye.

Especially that cascade of hair accented with a tiny hairpin.

Combined with her breathtaking beauty and a delicately tinted, diamond-shaped mouth,

she evoked the image of a deadly femme fatale…

Not even the most discerning man could find a fault in her.

“Isn’t she… gorgeous?!”

Blushing like a shy girl, Mu Qingwu’s eyes sparkled as she looked at her brother expectantly.

Seeing his dumbfounded, slack-jawed expression,

Mu Qingwu laughed softly, her eyes playfully teasing like a serene pond after a rain.

Faced with such breathtaking beauty, Xiao Yu found himself utterly mesmerized.

When did I fall under my sister’s spell?

In an instant, like a leaping leopard, Xiao Yu charged at his giggling sister.

He scooped her up in a princess carry, exclaiming, “Sis, tonight I’m not holding back!”

Mu Qingwu covered her mouth and laughed chidingly as Xiao Yu dashed toward the bedroom…

…

Night.

While the young couple slept soundly,

Mu Qingwu, cradling her brother like a child, slowly opened her eyes.

It had been a warm, cozy night,

but then an incessant buzzing sound broke the silence.

Mu Qingwu rose slightly and picked up Xiao Yu’s phone.

Noticing an incoming call from ‘Guo Qiang’, she answered, “Hello?”

“Sorry to disturb your rest. Could you please inform our chief that there’s a new lead in the case?”

Guo Qiang’s voice, laced with regret, came through.

“Got it.”

Some time later, with his eyes barely open and his face pressed against his sister’s, Xiao Yu spoke into the phone in a calm tone, “Sis…”

Xiao Yu looked at his sister.

“Enough already.”

Mu Qingwu shook her head with a smile, “It’s not like this is the first time. Ever since I’ve been with you, I’ve been learning how to be a cop’s wife.”

“Sometimes I feel I owe you more than I can repay.”

The couple got up; Xiao Yu, now dressed, looked apologetically at Mu Qingwu.

“Don’t say silly things.”

Mu Qingwu smoothed out Xiao Yu’s clothes with a gentle smile, “Between a husband and wife, there’s no such thing as owing each other—just be a little kinder to your dear sis from now on, and that’s enough.”

“And if that’s still not enough?” Xiao Yu asked seriously.

“Then I sentence you to be forever at my side.”

Mu Qingwu nestled against him, teasing, “Wanna appeal?”

Xiao Yu held his sister tightly.

“Obey the verdict!”