Chapter 47: Mischief and Confessions

Idiot, just kidding.

Seeing the shock on Xiao Yu’s face, Mu Qingwu burst into laughter.

Since you’re sincerely admitting your mistake, I won’t divorce you… Xiao Yu rolled his eyes, ‘So, where will I sleep tonight?’

Mu Qingwu smiled quietly and said nothing.

With so many rooms, why ask?

He wants to sleep with me!

Why keep silent?

Because he doesn’t want to be turned down!

Noticing a mischievous grin on his little brother’s face, Mu Qingwu warned, ‘Don’t get any funny ideas—I’ll call the cops!’

Ha!

Xiao Yu burst into laughter, ‘Sis, I’m a cop, you know!’

Mu Qingwu paused for a moment before laughing too.

With no barriers between them, Xiao Yu pulled Mu Qingwu back into the bedroom.

After freshening up, Xiao Yu lay on the big bed, both nervous and excited.

Will something happen?

When his sister emerged, her captivating eyes calmed Xiao Yu’s inner turmoil.

In her pajamas, Mu Qingwu’s cool elegance remained undiminished as she glanced at her brother and stepped onto the bed.

Xiao Yu made his move, pulling Mu Qingwu into his embrace.

‘We agreed,’ Mu Qingwu said in a serious tone.

‘A man’s words can be trusted—he can do anything.’

Xiao Yu grinned wickedly, noticing his sister’s body tense up.

He didn’t push further, cradling his sister. ‘Sis, you know how girls used to call their partners, right?’

‘Hmm?’

Resting her head on his shoulder, Mu Qingwu relaxed, her eyes sparkling like water.

‘They used to call them their true love.’

Xiao Yu laughed, ‘In the Qing dynasty they said “Xianggong,” during the Tang it was “Langjun,” in the Song period “Official,” later just “Sir,” most call him “Hubby” nowadays, even “Dear.” Sis, we’re legally married—shouldn’t we pick one?’

Ha!

Mu Qingwu simply smirked and stayed silent.

‘I have a secret.’

Xiao Yu’s eyes twinkled, ‘Wanna hear it?’

‘Not listening.’

Mu Qingwu grinned, ‘You look like a scoundrel right now!’

Xiao Yu: …

So clever, so cool.

Teasing her only made things awkward.

If this continued, who knew what he might do tonight.

Maybe even show her what it means when the fruit is ripe!

‘You can’t push your luck.’

Seeing right through Xiao Yu’s intentions, Mu Qingwu lifted her head, hesitated for a moment, then kissed his cheek, ‘Give me some time!’

‘Sis, you can’t be…’ Xiao Yu was utterly shocked.

At 28, how could that be?

Mu Qingwu said nothing, burying her face in Xiao Yu’s shoulder.

Damn… Xiao Yu’s face lit up with wild joy.

Mom and Dad were right—I really hit the jackpot.

A 28-year-old sister who’s still a girl?

Girls deserve respect and a bit of ceremony; every step matters.

So, let’s start with romance!

……

The next day.

When Xiao Yu woke up, he found Mu Qingwu still fast asleep.

This time, she wasn’t pretending.

It proved that his sister had completely let her guard down for him.

Xiao Yu grinned silently.

He recalled a senior once saying that when a girl can sleep soundly in your arms,

it shows you’re her safe harbor and that she’s opened her heart to you.

Pure joy!

He lowered his head and kissed her graceful cheek.

Quietly getting up, Xiao Yu washed up and hummed his way to making breakfast.

As breakfast neared completion, Mu Qingwu descended the stairs.

They exchanged smiles, locking eyes with each other.

‘Sis, come here,’ Xiao Yu called out.

Mu Qingwu approached, and Xiao Yu pulled her into his arms, kissing her on the lips.

After a while,

Mu Qingwu rested her cheek against her brother’s chest.

Xiao Yu buried his face in his sister’s silky hair.

‘Sis, be my girlfriend?’

‘…Yeah!’

‘Hehe!’

‘Idiot!’

From that moment on, the two confirmed their relationship as a couple.

Getting the marriage certificate before falling in love—a move only they could pull off.

Probably no one else could!

Just like old times.

Mu Qingwu drove Xiao Yu to work.

Before he got out of the car, Xiao Yu pulled his slightly vexed sister into a tight embrace and kissed her fiercely.

Entering the Criminal Investigation Team, his mind was full of images of Mu Qingwu.

But work awaited.

They had to thoroughly investigate a grave-robbing case.

After leaving the team, Xiao Yu sat in the front seat of the police car, half-amused.

Guo Qiang drove, with two team detectives in the back.

These would be his future squad members—a small team.

He hadn’t even been to the provincial level yet.

He hadn’t received a second-class merit, wasn’t an inspector, and certainly hadn’t been promoted to staff officer.

Xiao Yu thought, ‘Are you all in such a hurry?’

Oh well, the captain and the instructor are turning a blind eye.

If they’re willing to go along, so be it.

The police car left the city, headed straight for the Crematorium.

Crematoriums are usually outside the city—in the suburbs.

Of course, that’s not always the case.

Those who know understand the situation.

Upon arrival, the four entered the office lobby.

After identifying themselves, they went to the manager’s office.

The Crematorium doesn’t have a director—its highest post is the manager.

Seeing four police officers arrive, the manager looked both calm and puzzled.

“Hello, from the Criminal Investigation Team.”

Xiao Yu glared at the manager, “We’re here to investigate a case from four years ago!”

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