Chapter 240: Greetings, Team Leaders

Chapter 240: Greetings, Team Leaders

Stepping out of the Police Department, Xiao Yu clicked his tongue.

Big Boss’s tea leaves are excellent.

Looks like I might need to start drinking tea to keep healthy.

Wait a minute—I’m only 22?

Xiao Yu quipped cheekily, ‘I often feel out of place with you guys because I’m just not twisted enough!’

There’s no way I’m drinking tea.

Only ‘Fattie Water’ can keep me going!

However…

He glanced at the red box recently handed over by Big Boss’s secretary, along with a golden-red certificate.

Xiao Yu’s face still betrayed a flicker of excitement.

First-Class Excellent Police Award!

This is the highest honor in the police force.

And he’s been on the force for less than a year!

He actually got it?

Turning to glance back at the Police Department, Xiao Yu smirked and murmured, ‘Thanks, Big Boss!’

Thanks for what?

Whether it’s the police Big Boss or the National Security Big Boss,

they both know he isn’t fond of all that award-show ceremony nonsense.

No group award ceremony means no trip to the grand hall.

When it comes to top-tier bigwigs, you don’t just bump into them.

That’s just fine—all is well.

I came in low-key, and I’ll leave the same way.

I wave a hand… what the—?

Xiao Yu blinked, noticing Wang Dong merrily waving at him from not far off.

Isn’t it, Wang? Roaming the headquarters of National Security, even if it means risking a beating?

“Already met your Big Boss?”

Seeing his younger comrade approach, Wang Dong eyed the red box in his hand with envy and a touch of smugness, saying, “Damn it, I wonder when I’ll earn such honors!”

A First-Class Award—the top honor on any record. Who wouldn’t be envious?

Once you’ve earned that kind of accolade, you can slack off for life.

You can even lie around eating while the state takes care of you!

Just look at your commendation record:

Six first-class merits, two second-class honors, one first-class award.

And as for second- and third-class awards… too many to count.

“Envious, huh?”

Xiao Yu winked mischievously, deliberately eyeing Wang Dong, “Earned with brains and ability.”

“Damn!”

Wang Dong flashed his middle finger—a brotherly sign of affection.

“Quit pretending—Bai Ting told me everything.”

Xiao Yu suppressed his smile and shot Wang Dong a look. “Five first-class merits, two second-class honors… man, you really tucked away a lot!”

“Uh!”

Wang Dong looked stunned and let out an awkward laugh, “Bai Boss wasn’t very subtle—she totally ratted me out!”

“She’s on great terms with my sister now.”

Xiao Yu grinned, “Thanks to you—without your help, Bai Ting wouldn’t have taken care of my sister.”

And that was absolutely true.

Don’t think that being rich means you can hire bodyguards at will.

Bai Ting’s special forces skills aren’t something just anyone can command.

Even in retirement, not everyone’s lucky enough to hire her.

A tycoon?

They’re not worth it!

“Brothers gotta talk smack.”

Wang Dong clapped his younger comrade on the shoulder, “Let’s go—Big Boss is treating you to dinner.”

“…” Xiao Yu remained silent.

He knew exactly what Wang Dong had in mind.

To be honest, he really didn’t feel like meeting those folks.

Wang Dong led Xiao Yu into a business sedan…

……

Capital City, Third Ring.

An unremarkable spot.

A private club not open to the public.

Wang Dong escorted Xiao Yu into a room.

It looked much like a private dining room at a restaurant.

A large round table surrounded by eight people—four men and four women.

The youngest was in his thirties and the oldest almost fifty.

In an instant, all eight pairs of eyes settled on him.

Xiao Yu immediately felt their stares cut like knives.

It was as if tiny blades were scraping over his skin.

“My younger comrade has brought us a treat—take a good look.”

Wang Dong, beaming, pulled Xiao Yu to a seat. With a sweeping gesture from left to right, he began, “Team One Leader Shen Zhengyang… Team Three Leader Tan Li… Team Four Leader Shao Jiafu—no introduction needed, you worked together on that prison escape case… Team Five… Team Six… Team Seven… Team Eight…”

When he reached Team Nine’s leader,

Xiao Yu’s eyes went wide.

He now faced the man who should be Team Nine’s leader.

Sporting a buzz cut and dressed in camouflage without any shoulder badges or insignia, his rank was unclear.

Yet his unmistakable military aura was undeniable.

Still, Xiao Yu sensed an almost dangerously volatile presence about him.

How to describe it?

Weapon!

Yes—the man gave Xiao Yu the impression of being a weapon… a lethal weapon!

The man fixed his gaze on Xiao Yu, and their eyes locked.

The room fell silent.

“Zhou Lie!”

The man stood up and extended his hand toward Xiao Yu.

“Xiao Yu!”

Xiao Yu slowly rose and reached out his hand.

Avoiding the melodramatic scene so common among group leaders,

their hands met briefly and separated without any struggle—calm and unforced.

No posturing, no clashing bones—just a serene exchange.

Everyone: ???

Was that it?

Afterward, everyone ate, laughing and chatting while work matters were left unmentioned.

The team leaders were all very friendly toward this younger comrade, Xiao Yu.

Especially Team Four Leader Shao Jiafu, whose usually icy expression now bore a warm smile.

During that last ‘prison escape case’, he had witnessed Xiao Yu do something notable for a colleague he barely knew.

His impression of Xiao Yu was excellent—he even gave him high praise.

…..00

The dinner lasted over two hours.

Wang Dong saw Xiao Yu off as he headed to the airport…

Back in the private room, the eight team leaders regained their composed expressions.

“He’s a fine kid.”

“It would be a shame if he didn’t join our National Security.”

“Six first-class merits… his abilities speak for themselves.”

“Too bad he isn’t coming.”

“Forced conscription?”

“They know the guy’s wife isn’t worth a hundred billion—he became a policeman just by choice.”

“Forget about it, Big Boss said he won’t be coming for now.”

Team Four Leader Shao Jiafu concluded.

All eyes turned to Team Nine Leader Zhou Lie—only he remained silent.

“It’s dangerous.”

Zhou Lie appeared lost in thought. “This is ten times more dangerous than that creature we encountered before!”

The other seven team leaders suddenly paled, horror on their faces.

Remember, that ‘creature’ Zhou Lie mentioned once cost an entire team their lives!

“Old Zhou,”

one team leader said gravely, “Don’t joke around!”

“I’m not joking. I deliberately let a hint of killing intent show earlier…”

Zhou Lie’s expression remained calm as he added, “I almost died!”

Silence fell over everyone.

What exactly is Team Nine?

Whenever they’re deployed, there is only one mission:

to turn the target into a corpse—or leave nothing behind.

Team Nine is also known as the Execution Team!

What was Zhou Lie before?

A soldier, a special forces operative, a military champion.

He said… he almost died?! Ten.