Chapter 540: The Developer of the Formula

Chapter 540: The Developer of the Formula (3 updates)

The sky was a clear, deep blue, not a cloud in sight.

It was as clear as the turquoise sea below.

Mu Qingwu and Shen Mei lounged on a yacht, soaking up the sun.

A custom-made baby cot with a sunshade was set up before the two women.

“Mu, you’re stunning—you’ve inherited the best of both your husband’s genes!”

Shen Mei glanced at the baby happily playing with a toy on the cot. “Only six months old and so calm—what a relief!”

“It really is.

Mu Qingwu’s flawless beauty radiated maternal love as she added, “Much easier than dealing with him!”

“Haha!”

Shen Mei couldn’t help but laugh. “You really know how to praise your husband, don’t you?”

“Absolutely,” came the reply.

With a coy smile and tender eyes, Mu Qingwu continued, “When he gets mischievous, he’s even more of a handful than a kid.”

Though it sounded like a complaint, every word was laced with deep affection and contentment.

“I just can’t figure you two out,” Shen Mei remarked.

Shen Mei sighed, “One—an empire-leading businesswoman with billions to her name who still loves a homely life. The other—a fearsomely powerful man, almost monstrous, yet he chooses to be a little cop. Two titans from completely different worlds, creating not only a love child but building such a harmonious life together. How do you do it?”

“It’s simple,” replied Mu Qingwu.

With a teasing glimmer in her soft eyes, she explained, “I spoil him, and he spoils me. I give him everything, and he gives me all of himself… That’s it!”

Shen Mei was momentarily stunned.

But is it really that simple?

How many people can truly hand over their all without reservation?

Shen Mei thought to herself that she could never.

Some things simply can’t be envied…

Her phone rang, and Shen Mei answered.

Seconds later her expression changed from shock to disbelief as she slowly set the phone down with a bitter smile. “Your man is as weird as ever!”

“Really?”

Without skipping a beat, Mu Qingwu scooped up the baby, laughing, “Hey, sweetheart, Dad’s a monster—aren’t you scared?”

“Goo goo, ga ga,” came the baby’s cheerful reply.

At the mention of ‘Dad’, the little one burst into excited, bouncing movements.

“Aren’t you going to ask him what he did?” Shen Mei inquired with an odd look.

“Why should I?”

Holding the baby close, Mu Qingwu replied with a gentle smile, “He doesn’t want me to get involved in any ugly business; he just wants me to be a carefree, happy woman. He even tells me to act a little foolish. Since he likes it, I don’t mind—it works perfectly.”

Shen Mei stood there, dumbfounded, gazing at Mu Qingwu.

Is Xiao Yu an idiot?

Does he not realize that for Mu Qingwu to build her current business empire, she had to trample over countless rivals and enemies to earn her position?

What kind of vicious, ruthless storms has she not endured?

Could she really be bothered by those dark moments?

Yet… just look at the Mu Qingwu of today.

She is no longer the formidable business tycoon or boardroom dominator.

Now, she is simply a mother.

A gentle older sister in her brother’s eyes.

In her, you see no trace of worldly cynicism—only a pure sanctuary.

Shen Mei stared into the distance, at the endless blue sea and sky.

Can one really change so completely for love?

No way—our way of living is all wrong.

The world should be as simple as it is; only then can true happiness prevail.

Good morning, good afternoon, good night…

May every season bring peace as we change for you!

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Detention Center, Interrogation Room.

When Yao Zhengqi saw Xiao Yu again, he was completely thrown off balance.

“Got something you want to say?”

Xiao Yu’s tone was as casual as asking, ‘Have you eaten yet?’

“……”

Yao Zhengqi, his mind in a whirl and still reeling, said, “Officer, I’ve told you everything—there’s nothing I’ve hidden.”

Another lie, huh… Xiao Yu chuckled.

Sometimes watching a criminal lie right in front of you is strangely amusing.

Parents fooling their kids is called education.

Kids fooling their parents is called deception.

Mutual foolery—that’s what lies are all about.

It’s like a policeman’s life has two sides, A and B.

Similarly, a criminal’s life has his S side and B side.

“Ever heard this story?”

With a squinty smile, Xiao Yu said, “The fish claimed it kept its eyes wide open so it’d never leave your side. The water said it flowed all day without tiring just to wrap you in a tight embrace. And the pot grumbled, ‘We’re almost ready, so shut up already… Don’t you know how to spell death?'”

Yao Zhengqi: ……

What on earth does that mean?

Seeing Yao Zhengqi’s bewildered expression, Xiao Yu grinned wider.

Sometimes ignorance really is bliss.

Surely, Yao Zhengqi isn’t being targeted by just one gang…

No, isn’t it that two factions are scheming against him, even plotting his assassination?

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One faction might be out for revenge, ready to finish Yao Zhengqi off.

The other, recently apprehended, is fixated on the Anti-Cancer Drug Formula.

If either faction succeeds…

By the time he meets his end, Yao Zhengqi might not even know how it all unfolded.

Pitiful, sad, and downright laughable!

“Think it over—don’t you have any enemies?”

Xiao Yu’s smile faded as he enunciated slowly, “A hatred that won’t rest until death does.”

Yao Zhengqi was left stunned, his expression blank.

Noticing his look, Xiao Yu furrowed his brows.

No enemies?

That can’t be right—if someone would go to such lengths just to get close, they’d surely commit crimes.

If I’m not mistaken, that explosion at the Laboratory was most likely his doing.

All orchestrated in an effort to… frame him?!

It’s bizarre—if they bore a grudge, why not confront him directly?

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Why complicate things so much and drag innocent bystanders down with it?

Suddenly,

Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes.

He noticed a shift in Yao Zhengqi’s complexion.

In an instant, his look went from bewilderment to sheer panic.

So, he does have enemies after all?

And ones bent on unending revenge?

But then, Yao Zhengqi’s face morphed from panic to a strange uncertainty.

It was as if someone presumed dead had inexplicably returned, leaving everyone utterly confused.

Xiao Yu said coldly with a smile, “Looks like you’ve remembered something, huh?”

Yao Zhengqi kept silent.

“Honestly, whether you talk or not is irrelevant now.”

With an unyielding tone, Xiao Yu added, “That person has already arrived—he’s been by your side in the Laboratory all along. He’s come for revenge. The most ridiculous part is that you had no idea he was there, plotting against you. Isn’t that just hilarious?”

“No, it can’t be…”

Yao Zhengqi cried out, “That person, that person…”

“That person is dead, right? So there’s no way he could come back, correct?”

Xiao Yu sneered, “You’re so sure of it—you must think he had no family and wouldn’t seek revenge on you?”

Yao Zhengqi gritted his teeth and said nothing.

“Let me guess,” Xiao Yu continued.

A devious smile crept across his face. “This man must be the real developer of the Anti-Cancer Drug Formula, huh?”

Cold sweat broke out on Yao Zhengqi’s forehead and body.

He stared blankly at Xiao Yu.

That look was as if he were staring into the sneering face of a demon.