Chapter 258: Chapter 258: He is Xiao Yu

Chapter 258: He is Xiao Yu

Early morning.

At the doorstep.

“I’m off.”

Xiao Yu looked at his sister, who was adjusting her clothes for him, his eyes laden with reluctance.

Tiptoeing forward, Mu Qingwu pressed a gentle kiss on her little brother’s lips and softly instructed, “Stay safe and come home early.”

“Mm!”

Xiao Yu bent down, pressing his ear against his sister’s belly for a moment.

He even planted a kiss on her tummy—as if he were kissing his own child.

Only then, satisfied, did he rise, kissing her goodbye: “I’m off!”

He lightly stroked his lower abdomen as he watched his little brother board the police car and drive away.

Mu Qingwu smiled as she walked back to the doorstep.

“Baby, we’ll wait for Dad to get home together!”

…

Capital City S.

Provincial Department, Criminal Investigation Headquarters.

“Hello, Boss!”

Zeng Lei, the head of the Provincial Department, and Team Leader Hou Bojian exchanged complex looks as they observed Xiao Yu salute them.

At their level…

they could easily dig up some information.

After all, at their rank, the upper echelons had become a much smaller circle.

Everyone they dealt with was either of equal status or higher.

For instance.

Yesterday, they caught wind of some news.

National Security, along with the Special Forces and the Armed Police, had cleared out a terrorist cell hideout.

Although the event was quite shocking, that wasn’t the main point.

The key was that a police officer had commanded the entire operation.

A police officer? Now qualified to lead a counter-terror assault?

So impressive as to command both National Security personnel and the Special Forces?

Can you believe it?

That commander is standing right in front of them, saluting!

Are you even capable of returning such a salute?

No—they simply cannot!

Zeng Lei and Hou Bojian responded with solemn salutes.

“Uh!” Xiao Yu was utterly dumbfounded.

One was his direct superior, and the other, the boss of his direct superior.

Saluting me… why do I feel they’re up to something?

“Over at National Security…”

Zeng Lei smirked and, tugging slightly at his lips, asked, “Finished with your business, huh?”

“Huh?”

After a moment’s thought, Xiao Yu smiled and nodded, “Business is done. Now, I’m going to get back to that stolen goods warehouse case.”

A person must see things through to the end.

This case was encountered and partially solved; it had to be pursued further.

“Not bad.”

Hou Bojian smiled and nodded, “With that kind of drive… you’ll join the Special Investigation Team at the Headquarters.”

The case was enormous—two officers lost their lives and two Fake Currency Circuit Boards went missing.

Thus, it was immediately upgraded to a Special Case, separated from the terrorist cell investigation.

Special Case, Special Investigation: a dedicated task force was formed!

National Security isn’t involved?

Their level is too low—a mere routine special case, unworthy of National Security’s intervention.

Had it not involved terrorist cells, neither Xiao Yu nor Wang Dong would have found themselves at the stolen goods warehouse.

Just an hour ago, Wang Dong had even called his little bro.

“Some people indeed hired terrorist cells to rob a bank, all to distract the police.”

“Reward… 20 million in cash!”

“Just as you suspected—where there’s profit, even terrorist cells can be prodded into action.”

“Interrogations revealed the employer used an intermediary so that the two sides never met. The money was delivered directly to the terrorists through this middleman.”

“As for that intermediary… he’s overseas. National Security has already contacted international police to arrest him.”

“If there’s any news, I’ll pass it on.”

“Oh, and Big Boss mentioned that after this operation against the terrorist cell, you’ll earn a first-class merit. In a few days, they’ll send it over… plus two boxes of special supplies!”

That was the intel Wang Dong brought to Xiao Yu.

It was pretty much worthless.

The only lead was that intermediary.

He’s overseas—capturing him is far from certain.

One thing was clear:

The bank robbery was the work of the terrorists.

The stolen goods warehouse murder and disappearance of the Fake Currency Circuit Boards were the work of another group.

Both groups collaborated while remaining complete strangers.

20 million in cash?

Is it worth it just for two Fake Currency Circuit Boards?

Absolutely!

Why?

Because the counterfeit bills produced by those two circuit boards

are almost 80% indistinguishable from real ones in appearance and detection!

What does 80% really mean?

Ordinary money counters simply can’t tell the difference.

Only anti-counterfeit lasers and watermarks can reveal the fakes.

In everyday circulation, most people wouldn’t notice the difference.

It’s terrifying!

…

Team Leader Hou Bojian from the Criminal Investigation Headquarters personally led Xiao Yu to the location of the Special Investigation Team.

Serious Cases Department!

This is a heavy-duty unit established by the Provincial Department’s Criminal Investigation Headquarters.

It’s akin to the permanent Criminal Investigation Division found in local City Bureaus.

It was set up to rapidly handle major cases.

Those who work here are rarely ordinary.

They’re mostly the elite within the police force.

If you’re not capable, even dreaming of joining is unrealistic.

Moreover, the casualty rate in the Serious Cases Department is alarmingly high.

They deal exclusively with major cases—criminals who are either ruthless or violently uncontrollable.

How could the death toll not be high?

When Xiao Yu arrived, the room was filled with thick smoke, as if it were ablaze.

Eight criminal police officers were clustered together, exhaling billows of smoke, each poring over a case file with furrowed brows.

The entire room was eerily silent.

“Are you courting death?”

Team Leader Hou Bojian jested, “Aren’t you afraid of smoking yourselves to death?”

“Good morning, Team!”

The eight officers quickly stood up, smiling as they greeted.

It was clear no one feared Team Leader Hou Bojian—everyone was well-acquainted with him.

“Alright, Boss sent me to assign someone here.”

Hou Bojian smiled and pointed at Xiao Yu, “Comrade Xiao Yu, you from the Criminal Investigation Team, join this Special Investigation Team.”

A hush fell over the room.

All eyes, filled with appraising glints, fell upon Xiao Yu.

Several veteran officers frowned while others looked confused.

But then…

“Xiao Yu?!”

One officer exclaimed in astonishment, staring dumbfounded, “Aren’t you the Xiao Yu?”

Am I that famous…? Xiao Yu smiled.

“Old Five, don’t get all jittery.”

An old detective, clearly surprised, asked, “Who is that?”

“Xiao Yu, that’s who.”

Old Five, visibly excited, added, “Remember the Bincheng jailbreak case? He was the mastermind behind it—the case he cracked. I even heard that later he commanded National Security to arrest several spies!”

“Whew!” Gasps filled the room.

“Not only that,” Old Five continued enthusiastically, “six first-class merits, plus a first-level honorary title!”

“Whew!” gasps echoed once more.

Xiao Yu could only laugh in exasperation.

He worried about the strain on their lungs,

and wondered if they might just suck the very air out of the room!