Chapter 459: Bengal Monitor Lizard

Chapter 459: Bengal Monitor Lizard (Update 2)

Criminal Investigation Team.

“I’m back!”

Entering the hall, Xiao Yu smiled as he greeted his colleagues.

“Master.”

Wang Cheng sprinted over, his excitement evident as he blurted, “Where have you been these past few days?”

Xiao Yu chuckled, “Just handling some personal matters.”

When it comes to National Security, it’s better this foolish apprentice remains a little uninformed.

For example, Wang Dong’s occupation remains a mystery even to his own relative, Wang Cheng.

After stopping by Big Boss and his superior’s office for a greeting, Xiao Yu returned to his own office.

He couldn’t help but replay that conversation with the National Security Big Boss in his mind.

Life can be so exasperating, much like a chestnut tree in full bloom.

Originally, after his rebirth, Xiao Yu planned to dash down the road to greatness.

But he tripped unexpectedly and ended up getting repeatedly whipped by the hardships of life.

Shaking his head, Xiao Yu prepared to spend a normal day at the station.

Running around for National Security all day felt like a betrayal of his true calling.

Just as he booted up his computer, his phone rang.

“Comrade Cop, are you on duty?”

Wang Dong’s teasing tone filled the phone.

Xiao Yu scoffed, “What nonsense are you spouting?”

Are all the members of Team Two always this idle?

433 “Lin Fang… is dead!” Wang Dong intoned gravely.

“I’m not surprised,” Xiao Yu replied evenly.

“Do you think it was that medicine he took that ultimately did him in?”

“Nothing escapes you,” Wang Dong remarked.

Wang Dong sighed, “The Big Boss said to record it as two first-class merits. Without a medal, you know the rules.”

“Understood,” Xiao Yu replied with a light chuckle.

Record ten first-class merits to finally earn the Tenth First-Class Merit?

That just sounds so twisted.

Closing his eyes, Xiao Yu imagined the moment he’d receive the Tenth First-Class Merit along with the National Honor Medal…

He was completely lost in his daydream.

“Anything else?”

Xiao Yu had no time for idle chatter with Wang Dong.

“Just plastic? Where’s the brotherly loyalty?”

Wang Dong complained, “How’s little brother Wang Cheng doing?”

“Not bad. Quick on the uptake, though still too inexperienced—a bit of a dimwit for now.”

Xiao Yu was rather pleased with his apprentice. “If he stays out of trouble, he could go very far someday.”

Not many people can boast such potential…

“Haha…”

Wang Dong burst into hearty laughter, clearly delighted. “I’m relieved to know he’s got what it takes. Just keep an eye on him—no need to over-care; we’re not babysitters.”

“Oh, I hadn’t noticed that.”

Xiao Yu teased, “So, Brother Wang, you’ve really come into your own, eh?”

“Absolutely. After all, we’re with National Security, aren’t we?” Wang Dong boasted.

“That may be your case, but I’m a cop now,” Xiao Yu replied good-naturedly.

“Sometimes I just can’t understand—National Security, criminal police—they’re all cops. Why do you always choose criminal investigations?”

Wang Dong was genuinely baffled. “What’s wrong? Isn’t National Security appealing?”

“It is.”

Xiao Yu grinned, “I’ve stalled my progress as a true National Security officer by clinging to strict police ethics. Big Boss doesn’t even fuss over me—do you?”

“Damn, with the way you talk I almost want to smack you,” Wang Dong grumbled.

“You’re only angry because you don’t know the real me yet.”

Xiao Yu grinned broadly, “Once you truly get to know me, you’ll definitely want to hit me!”

“For Christ’s sake… Goodbye!” Wang Dong snapped before hanging up.

He really wanted to dash over to Bincheng and give his little brother a good thrashing.

The problem was, he simply couldn’t beat him!

……

After teasing his mentor a bit, Xiao Yu’s mood lifted considerably.

Shaking off stray thoughts, he idly flipped through some case files.

When you’re bored, even playing with snot bubbles sounds fun—no joke.

Bincheng still boasts a very low crime rate.

These days, petty cases hardly ever call for the Criminal Investigation Team.

Xiao Yu spent the entire morning killing time in sheer boredom.

Just like he always said:

Police, doctors, soldiers… the busier they are, the better.

The less work they have, the more idyllic it gets—boredom that’s almost tangible.

Imagine if these professions ever got busy… tsk!

After lunch, Xiao Yu returned to his office.

The door swung open as Wang Cheng happily bounced in.

He was cleaning the master’s office while sneaking glances at Xiao Yu whenever he could.

His face was a bundle of silly expressions, complete with frequent sighs…

“What’s up?” Xiao Yu finally snapped.

Does his apprentice have some serious illness or what?

It needs to be treated!

“Master.”

Wang Cheng, now alert and serious, looked at Xiao Yu and asked, “Do you believe in advertisements?”

“…”

Realizing his apprentice’s silliness, Xiao Yu grumbled, “You buy into ads too? Did you really get that dumb in police academy?”

“That’s not what I meant… hehe.”

Wang Cheng chuckled foolishly, “The ad said, ‘A diamond lasts forever, a diamond’s eternal sparkle’—I mean, I want to give a diamond ring to the one I love!”

“Ha!”

Xiao Yu scoffed, “You really are a fool.”

Wang Cheng: ……

“See this?”

Raising his hand, Xiao Yu revealed a modest ring on his finger.

A plain gold ring… it looked rather tacky.

“Ugh!”

Wang Cheng stared at the ring, his forehead marked with a flurry of question marks.

“This ring was my father’s wedding band.”

Xiao Yu laughed, “The ring my sister wears was my mother’s wedding band. Back then, my parents told us it was handed down from my grandparents… A wedding band symbolizes a love that’s pure and unblemished—a bond that’s meant to be unbreakable. It’s not about being flashy or expensive that gives it value!”

All that talk about which ring shouldn’t be given is just nonsense.

The older generation truly values legacy.

Consider bracelets, necklaces, rings, and even jade pendants.

They embody the desire of the elders to pass down their love and loyalty,

handing it over to the next generation to treasure through the ages.

Today…

How many truly understand the meaning behind a ring?

Wang Cheng’s face flushed with realization and a hint of embarrassment.

“How’s it progressing?”

Smiling at his little apprentice, Xiao Yu asked.

“We’ve… started holding hands!” Wang Cheng beamed even more foolishly.

Xiao Yu: ……

His apprentice is 22, and simply holding hands makes him look ridiculously adorable?

Is it because I’m too pure-hearted?

No—modern purity sometimes borders on shamelessness!

“She has a younger brother who doesn’t seem to like me.”

Wang Cheng looked rather downcast.

Damn, that overprotective streak… Xiao Yu stared at Wang Cheng in shock.

Inside, he silently bid his apprentice farewell.

Please… rest in peace!

After an afternoon spent idly chatting with his apprentice, nothing noteworthy happened at the Criminal Investigation Team.

Xiao Yu wrapped up work for the day.

With no cases to handle, there was absolutely no overtime.

He hopped into his car, humming along to some tunes.

Xiao Yu mused about what fate might have in store for his foolish apprentice in matters of love.

He recalled a joke from his previous life.

When you’re genuinely loved, perfection isn’t necessary—even if you’re as rough around the edges as a Bengal Monitor Lizard!