Chapter 241: The End Has Arrived
by xennovelChapter 241: It’s Over, huh
Airport, Security Checkpoint.
“Better not meet again in the future.”
Xiao Yu eyed Wang Dong before him and joked, “As soon as I see Brother Wang, there’s never any good news!”
“What about the trust between people?”
Wang Dong looked glum, “You sure it wasn’t you stirring up trouble that I had to clean up your mess?”
“Ha!”
Xiao Yu burst into laughter, giving Wang Dong a brotherly hug. “Let’s roll!”
Watching his little buddy head toward the security gate, Wang Dong shook his head with a smile.
He sure knows how to live it up.
Meeting top bosses from major companies and staying as calm as ever – how many youngsters can pull that off?
Not just youngsters: someone like him would tremble in front of those high-level big shots from time to time!
But…
BEEP BEEP BEEP!
At the airport security gate, the little guy got stopped.
Xiao Yu, looking utterly baffled, pulled out his medal box. “573”—the security officer’s shocked expression had Wang Dong bursting into laughter.
That balanced his mood; sometimes the little guy can be a real idiot too!
“I really don’t know who the fool is!”
With a sly smile, Xiao Yu strolled into the VIP lounge.
Sometimes, playing dumb gives others a little boost of confidence.
It makes them drop their guard a bit.
And they won’t keep staring at you.
That’s just experience and common sense…
Thinking of Zhou Lie, leader of Group Nine, Xiao Yu frowned.
Back then, he must have shown me murderous intent on purpose, right?
I wonder if what I revealed was enough?
I suppose they won’t disturb my life from now on.
Beloved Bincheng, I’m back!
……
A sporadic summer breeze swept through every corner of the city, carrying a wave of sweltering heat.
Hand in hand with his sister, watching people scurry under the blazing sun.
A smile, brighter than the noonday sun, spread across Xiao Yu’s face.
You only live once; you need to experience the sunlight.
Stroll down the street with your loved one.
That’s exactly what I’m doing…
“It’s so hot.”
Mu Qingwu paused by a street-side ice cream shop.
“No way.”
Xiao Yu’s eyes softened with affection. “Didn’t the doctor say you should get some sun and exercise during pregnancy? It’s good for you and the baby.”
“Mm.”
Mu Qingwu replied, her beautiful eyes fixed on the ice cream shop.
Her charming face lifted into a slight smile.
As if she’d never once refused her little brother.
And little brother has never once refused her.
Never!
“No cold drinks allowed; only juice.”
With a resigned shake of his head, Xiao Yu took his sister’s hand and headed into the ice cream shop.
His rosy lips curled into a smile as the light in his eyes softened.
Mu Qingwu trailed behind him like a blissful little woman.
What is love and life?
Sharing a bed, working hard together, cooking a few dishes after work, and cuddling up to watch movies with neither betrayal nor suspicion.
Simple and clean—aren’t these the truest forms of love and life?
He and summer accompany me.
Being a kid is wonderful!
……
A three-day vacation is too short, but Xiao Yu was content.
In police work, you have to learn to secretly enjoy your days off.
With his sister at work and Sister Bai taking care of things, Xiao Yu felt at ease.
Early in the morning at the Criminal Investigation Team, he noted his colleagues all brimming with cheer.
Xiao Yu knew everyone was buzzing with excitement over cracking a major case.
Who would have thought that a county-level Criminal Investigation Team could ‘independently’ handle a special case?
Although later on, National Security personnel got involved, it didn’t really matter.
All the credit went to the team; not a single first-class merit was lost.
As for leading man Xiao Yu…
Wang Dong said he only had one ‘First-Class Honor’. To pile on more would be overdoing it.
Xiao Yu was well aware of that.
But his police rank…
“First-Class Sergeant Inspector, huh!”
Zhao Changshan looked at the shoulder badges on Xiao Yu with a complex expression.
So did Zhou Tinghu.
Twenty-two-year-old First-Class Sergeant Inspector?
Is that even possible in this country?
Only him!
He even had his promotions deliberately held back—a forced rise.
Otherwise…
Zhao Changshan and Zhou Tinghu didn’t dare to think about it.
Six first-class merits and one First-Class Honor title.
No joke.
If Xiao Yu leaves the Criminal Investigation Team, he’d be like a soaring dragon, climbing higher with every step.
Even Yun Xiangguo of the City Bureau—the Big Boss—would be his junior.
Alas, the little guy really doesn’t care about any of that…
“Isn’t it all thanks to the wise guidance of the Boss and Big Boss?”
Xiao Yu fawned, just as he always did…
Pulling off that ‘I’m just a lackey to the Boss and Big Boss’ routine.
“Ha ha!”
Zhao Changshan and Zhou Tinghu shook their heads with smiles.
Nowadays, in the Criminal Investigation Team, who isn’t a little king or a big boss in their own right?
The little guy is just lazy and finds it all too troublesome; his mind is solely on cases…
……
Returning to his new office.
Indeed, Xiao Yu now had his own office.
It’s almost a joke for a deputy leader to have an office.
But Xiao Yu’s special status in the Criminal Investigation Team made it acceptable.
No one in the team thought it odd that Xiao Yu had his own office.
Sitting in his chair and drifting into boredom, Xiao Yu flipped through some case files.
Killing time while searching these files for clues.
Before he knew it, another week had passed.
Shortly after Xiao Yu arrived at work, an unfamiliar call came to his phone.
“Hello,” Xiao Yu answered, puzzled.
“Is this Comrade Xiao Yu?”
The caller spoke politely, with a gentle, low-toned voice of a middle-aged man, “I’m from the Provincial Department…”
Uh… the head of the Provincial Department?!
What does such a boss want with me… Xiao Yu was full of questions. “Hello, Leader. What are your orders?”
“Come to the Provincial Department. They’d like you to assist on a case.”
The caller stifled his laugh, his tone turning solemn.
Xiao Yu: ???
Isn’t the Provincial Department nearly empty?
What kind of case is this?
Xiao Yu would never consider himself some pawn to be played.
On Earth 2.8, anyone could pivot in an instant.
So why call me?
Noticing Xiao Yu’s silence, the Provincial leader explained, “The Big Boss ordered it—ask you to assist in the investigation. Oh, and he asked me to give you a message: He’s planning to annex a province into your territory. Not too much, right? Or maybe a promotion is in the cards?”
Xiao Yu: ……
Big Boss, is this really okay with you?
A promotion—is that a threat?
“No, my territory only covers Bincheng. Don’t you know how huge a province is?”
“I understand!”
Xiao Yu managed a bitter smile, “I’ll be there right away!”
He hung up, realizing that the days of carefree fun were over.
It’s finally over!
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PS: I’m helping out with family chores today, so the update’s a little late. Don’t worry, gents—seven more updates are guaranteed. I won’t sleep until they’re all done!