Chapter 625: Shame and Honor

Book Chapter 625: What a Shame (Update 3)

The three team leaders had left. Lin

Before leaving, he uttered one sentence.

“Big Boss himself showed up, and even the head of the Police Department made an appearance… Either they back off or they tear someone out by the roots!”

At these words, Xiao Yu sat silently in his chair for a long moment, struggling to regain his senses.

A massive tiger was struck down—killed as effortlessly as autumn leaves swept away by the wind!

But that wasn’t the main point.

Xiao Yu was lost in thought.

Two old men had risked everything for his little monkey.

They had personally stepped in and killed—yes, killed—a tiger.

And they were just old men.

If the tiger hadn’t died, they would have been doomed instead.

What seemed a fleeting episode held depths few could fathom.

Was it a roar like a landslide or a fury like a thunderclap?

A pair of soft arms enveloped the stunned Xiao Yu, drawing him into a tender embrace.

A delicate chin rested gently upon his head.

“What happened?”

Mu Qingwu’s eyes shimmered like starlight with flashes of thunder, exuding an air of haughty disdain.

The Queen of Business has returned!

She had assumed that at this moment, her lost, distraught little brother was being picked on.

If that were true, a rare coldness—and even murderous intent—had flared in Mu Qingwu’s eyes!

Here was a woman who turned a small company into a powerhouse worth billions.

Who could imagine the hardships she endured in the past?

Perhaps her strength might not rival state power,

but if anyone dared bully Xiao Yu,

Mu Qingwu was ready to throw her billions at them.

Is that price—buying a few lives—enough?

This isn’t the first time someone has done just that.

With just a hundred billion, a National Security Special Forces unit was entirely sacrificed!

Never mess with a woman—especially not one who’s smart, rich, and utterly ruthless.

If such a woman loses her cool,

you can’t even imagine the chaos that would follow!

“Owe someone a debt you can never repay in a lifetime.”

Coming back to his senses, Xiao Yu grasped Mu Qingwu’s jade-like hand and nestled into her soft embrace. “It’s so frustrating,” he sighed.

Damn it—I’m not only afraid of heights, but also terrified of owing anyone a favor!

“Really?”

In an instant, the cold, vengeful gleam in Mu Qingwu’s eyes melted into gentle warmth. “This life’s not enough—we’ll settle the debt in the next one.”

“Sis, are you laughing at me?”

Xiao Yu spun around like a child, clinging to Mu Qingwu. “Someone like you, a true Old Silver Coin of the business world, wouldn’t bother with debts. Are you mocking my naivety?”

“Not at all,” she replied.

Lowering her head, Mu Qingwu planted a kiss on her ample chest. “I never held your standards in high regard!”

Sure, her little brother was adept at cracking cases and incredibly smart,

but when it came to navigating the complexities of the world, he was undeniably just a little brother!

Xiao Yu: …

Once again, his sister chose a gentle tone to deliver terrifying words.

Men, never marry a smart wife!

Xiao Yu wriggled in Mu Qingwu’s arms like a writhing, plump maggot, desperately seeking comfort.

“Stop fooling around—Mom and Dad are watching!” Mu Qingwu teased.

“Uh!” Xiao Yu was left dumbstruck.

Damn… why didn’t you mention that sooner?

At that moment, he awkwardly shifted his weight, creating an embarrassing scene reminiscent of a cramped two-bedroom apartment.

Shame washed over him, stripping away all his dignity!

……

Thus began a triple session of tribunal, mixed with a tongue-lashing from his older sister.

Xiao Yu was the unfortunate one singled out for interrogation and discipline.

“Tell us, what exactly is going on at National Security?”

As a mother, Liu Yunqing glowered at her sweating son.

What about the police? National Security? What bureau?

Even if he ascended to the heavens, he would forever be her son.

Don’t be fooled by his 23 years—now’s as good a time as any for a good spanking.

“Uh, let me explain…”

Xiao Yu glared bitterly at Mu Qingwu, who wore a slight, knowing smile on her lips.

“Well, then we’ll really have a word,” she said.

Xiao Shenguo chuckled as he looked at his son. “You’ve really come a long way—I never imagined you’d be ranking with the city’s mayor by now.”

Betrayed thoroughly by his sister, Xiao Yu felt like crying. “It’s all for show—I’m just a team leader with no real power.”

“What does a Police Superintendent’s uniform even look like?”

Zhou Xuelan’s eyes twinkled mischievously as she eyed her son-in-law, curious if he made a good impression in uniform.

Cornered, Xiao Yu had no choice but to retreat and change into his National Security Police Superintendent uniform.

When the man in a crisp white shirt reappeared before his family,

everyone was visibly taken aback.

Perhaps it was simply the uniform.

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The moment Xiao Yu arrived, an indescribable weight of pressure descended upon them all.

It felt as if a mountain had enveloped them, leaving everyone gasping for breath.

Soon, the expressions on the faces of the three elders turned extremely complex.

They were seasoned by life; they knew nothing came without a price.

Anything worthwhile demanded its due sacrifice.

A 23-year-old bureau-level, two-star Police Superintendent—head of the National Security team.

What immense cost had he paid to attain it?

Mu Qingwu arrived carrying a large tray.

On the exquisite tray lay over thirty small red boxes.

With careful precision, Mu Qingwu opened each red box one by one and arranged them on the coffee table.

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The three elders stood dumbfounded, completely overwhelmed into silence.

Inside each box were medals of various ranks.

From Third-Class Merit to First-Class Merit, not to mention honorary titles.

They filled the entire coffee table!

After Mu Qingwu stepped out and returned once more,

a new stack of honor certificates was laid before the elders.

Mother Liu Yunqing was the first to snap back to reality.

With misty eyes, she scooped up the grinning Xiao Yu and hugged him tightly.

Relief surged within her as she silently gave thanks to her ancestors and fate.

Because her son was still alive!

Xiao Shenguo sighed, lost in thought.

Zhou Xuelan had seen plenty of medals.

Her late husband had been a soldier.

Injured in service, he had retired due to his wounds.

She knew all too well the heavy price of such achievements…

Mu Qingwu remained serene, yet the pride in her eyes and on her face was unmistakable.

Among the masses, encountering Xiao Yu

fulfilled every woman’s deepest desire for a man.

He seemed to embody every admirable quality found in men.

Most importantly,

he was the kind of man who wouldn’t mind getting caught in the rain without an umbrella.

A mischievous smile curved Mu Qingwu’s lips, her eyes shining like crescent moons.

At that very moment, Xiao Yu turned his gaze toward her.

The couple exchanged a loving smile.

He reported, “Today has been wonderful.”

“And with you here, I’m happy too,” she replied.

Wen

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