Chapter 383: A Kiss to Rekindle the Feeling

Chapter 383: A Kiss to Rekindle the Feeling

When it comes to deep affection…

It’s not about sweet talk, but real actions.

From Fang Hongding’s expression, Xiao Yu realized that his counterpart likely already knew about the Brotherhood member who, 23 years ago, brutally assaulted and killed his girlfriend.

For some unknown reason, Fang Hongding never reported it or sought revenge, enduring in silence for more than two decades.

But none of that mattered anymore.

Training prairie wolves to kill and being suspected of murdering and injuring police officers.

With just those two charges, Fang Hongding was already a lost cause.

Yet, two matters still had to be clarified.

“Where are Jiang Huiying and the other prairie wolf?”

Xiao Yu stared intently at Fang Hongding’s body lying on the road.

The suspect, Jiang Huiying, had been missing for an entire year.

There was no record of any identification or online bank transactions.

These irregularities gave Xiao Yu a bad premonition.

“Aren’t you quite something? You can guess it all, huh?”

Fang Hongding managed to choke out three chilling words, “Guess it?”

Xiao Yu glared at him coldly.

That fleeting sneer was indelibly etched into Fang Hongding’s heart.

It left him feeling completely exposed once again…

Zhao Changshan arrived with his team.

Fang Hongding was taken away.

The group returned to an isolated courtyard in the suburban shantytown.

Firefighters were already on the scene, and the blaze had been extinguished.

Even so, more than half the scene was reduced to ashes.

Luckily…

Five dummy bodies and two wolf corpses remained intact.

They also recovered some tools used to train wild wolves and a small bag of Du Pen.

This evidence was sufficient to ensure that Fang Hongding would never recover — it was conclusive.

But the case was far from over.

The key suspect, Jiang Huiying, along with the prairie wolf that had claimed the lives of four victims in three separate incidents, was still missing…

……

Inside the Criminal Investigation Team’s meeting room.

Team Leader Zhao Changshan stood before everyone, his expression grave.

“The suspect, Fang Hongding, has been caught. However, the threat posed by the prairie wolf in this case is too significant—we must find it quickly.”

“Moreover, we need to determine the exact role that the other suspect, Jiang Huiying, played in this case.”

“One more thing: the source of Fang Hongding’s Du Pen is critical and must be traced before we hand everything over to the Narcotics Unit… Is everyone with me?”

Those were Zhao Changshan’s final words as he addressed the entire team.

In response, all eyes turned to Xiao Yu.

The Du Pen case was major because it was key to uncovering its origin.

Such matters were typically handled by the Narcotics Unit.

For the Criminal Investigation Team to delve into it was a clear overstep.

As team leader, Zhao Changshan was very explicit.

Even if we unearthed something, it would ultimately be handed off to the Narcotics Unit.

We wouldn’t get any credit for that.

Overstepping was one thing, but hogging the glory was another.

So really, what was Xiao Yu’s angle?

At present, the Criminal Investigation Team was officially managed by team leaders Zhao Changshan and Zhou Tinghu.

In reality, however, the true ‘big boss’ had long been someone else.

Xiao Yu, known for his laid-back approach when there were no cases, usually kept out of the spotlight.

But one thing was clear: Xiao Yu and Zhao Changshan shared a similar mindset.

In the past, under the previous team leader, the investigation team acted recklessly.

In one word: bold.

Since Xiao Yu took over, they’ve become even more aggressive.

In a word: efficient.

Under Xiao Yu’s command, every case handled by the Criminal Investigation Team was high-profile from the start.

They even cracked two mega cases along the way.

They had also molded a battalion of formidable, battle-hardened officers.

Honestly, no one really cared about the credit from the Du Pen case.

But if Xiao Yu managed to solve it, no one would dare steal the glory.

What’s wrong with the Narcotics Unit?

What sort of team or division are we even talking about?

Right now, no one in Bincheng could outdo the Criminal Investigation Team.

And so…

“The boss’s word is my command,”

Xiao Yu remarked lightly.

That settled it—sure enough, all the officers turned their gaze back to the team leader.

“Ha ha.”

Zhao Changshan chuckled at the scene, teasing Xiao Yu, “Everyone’s saying you’re in charge now. Looks like my role as team leader is becoming purely decorative.”

It wasn’t merely a casual remark—it was a subtle jab.

In any other unit, if a deputy overstepped, the team leader would surely have a fit.

But not in the Criminal Investigation Team.

Everyone knew that Xiao Yu simply didn’t care about power or titles.

He was just a police officer who did his job for the love of it.

Otherwise…

A small-time investigation team clinging to such a dominant figure would be nothing more than wishful thinking.

The Provincial Department—or even Capital City—was where he truly belonged!

“I suspect, boss, you’re just mimicking me.”

Xiao Yu smirked playfully, “So the boss wants to enjoy the benefits while I do all the heavy lifting?”

“Ha ha!” Zhao Changshan roared with laughter.

Honestly, Xiao Yu couldn’t have put it better.

Who wouldn’t appreciate having a capable subordinate who could take it easy?

Everyone wore a contented smile.

That was the true atmosphere of the Criminal Investigation Team—like one big family.

Here, you never had to play political games.

They shared meals together, and when it came to taking responsibility, both the team leader and the boss would compete for it.

Xiao Yu was always at the forefront, shouldering the toughest work.

The higher-ups were all fiercely protective.

Only a fool would try to leave such a unit.

That was why the team was packed with inspectors and deputy inspectors.

Yet no one ever wanted to leave—that was the crucial point…

“Although the case isn’t entirely wrapped up, it’s nearly finished. Let’s hand over Jiang Huiying and that prairie wolf to our side. We can’t always be the errand boys, can we?”

Always watching from the sidelines, Instructor Zhou Tinghu then looked at Xiao Yu, “Go back and spend some time with your sister. Take a day off.”

Everyone smiled and nodded.

Xiao Yu’s wife was well-known; they had shared meals together several times.

It was common knowledge that she was about seven months pregnant—a time when she needed company.

“Alright.”

Xiao Yu didn’t hesitate, “Call me if anything new comes up.”

With the primary suspect captured and most case details confirmed,

the follow-up work would focus on three key points: the prairie wolf, Jiang Huiying, and Du Pen…

There was no need for him to handle everything personally.

After more than ten continuous days of grueling overtime, during which he only managed to go home once,

it was indeed time to go back and check on his sister…

……

Leaving the Criminal Investigation Team and heading home.

At the doorstep, the young couple locked eyes.

After days apart, they said nothing, simply watching each other closely.

“Why so quiet?” Mu Qingwu asked, her eyes as deep as water.

“I just don’t know what to say,” Xiao Yu grinned.

“Really?” Mu Qingwu rolled her eyes at her brother.

“Mm.”

Xiao Yu nodded, “Sis, how about we share a kiss first—just to feel that spark?”

“Ha ha,” Mu Qingwu burst out laughing.

“He he.”

A polite yet mischievous smile spread over Xiao Yu’s handsome face, “If one kiss isn’t enough, how about two?”

Mu Qingwu wrapped her arms around her brother’s neck.

She stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the lips…

Sunset, flowers, sweet nothings.

Making simple days just a bit more romantic.

I mean… with you!