Chapter 691: Time to Get Back to Work

Book Chapter 691: Time to Get Back to Work (Update 4)

Just like always. Lin

Xiao Yu stepped into the Criminal Investigation Team and was greeted warmly by his subordinates.

For over a year, he was finally doing the work he loved.

Solving cases, spending time with his wife and kids, visiting his parents – living freely.

That was National Security’s doing.

Xiao Yu kept in touch with Wang Dong.

Every now and then, he’d chat with other team leaders over the phone, exchanging some cheeky banter.

And in the Special Forces, Zhao Long – that old guy – finally got promoted to Major General.

Anyone in the Special Forces knows what that means.

The captain of a Minor Military District’s Special Forces usually holds the rank of Senior Colonel.

In a Major Military District, he’s a one-star Major General.

By the way, Zhao Long has now been promoted to Team Leader…

Honestly, when Zhao Long got that promotion, Xiao Yu was so envious that tears practically streamed from his mouth.

A general – how dashing! Who wouldn’t be smitten?

“Master…”

A voice broke through Xiao Yu’s reverie.

Right – “640” and that unlucky disciple.

Is Wang Cheng getting married in three days?

As one of the witnesses, poor Xiao Yu even has to host the wedding.

That’s life… Xiao Yu shot a glance at his unlucky disciple, “Got something to say?”

“Hehe!”

Wang Cheng, ever so obedient, rushed over to his master and quickly handed him a cigarette.

In just one year, that rookie cop had risen to the rank of Inspector – all built on his own achievements.

Jealous?

It’s all thanks to hard-earned merit.

When you follow a master like Xiao Yu, just strike a pose and relax – that’s all there is to it.

“What’s so funny? You’re getting married soon; aren’t you on your wedding leave?”

Xiao Yu frowned, “Why are you leaving the team?”

“That’s a long story… Hey, hey, hey, Master, where are you off to?”

Before Wang Cheng could say another word, he saw his master heading toward the office.

“Why?”

Xiao Yu scoffed, “You said it’s a long story – who has time for your nonsense?”

“Don’t be like that.”

Wang Cheng nearly lost it as he quickly grabbed his master, “I made Yan Yu Jie mad!”

“Is that all?”

Xiao Yu looked at his disciple as if he were staring at an imbecile. “What happened?”

“Last night, when we were at the grocery store, a girl walked by and I couldn’t help but take a glance…”

Wang Cheng scratched his head, “She got mad and still hasn’t forgiven me.”

“Hehe!”

Xiao Yu snorted, “Men, glancing is instinctive; averting your eyes shows proper upbringing. You must have taken plenty of glances.”

“Mm.”

Wang Cheng nodded dejectedly, “But it wasn’t what you think. That girl is a classmate of mine – we just happened to run into each other, so I stole a few extra looks.”

“Didn’t you explain yourself?” Xiao Yu chuckled.

“I did, but she wouldn’t believe me.”

Wang Cheng, nearly in tears, muttered, “Yan Yu Jie said she won’t forgive me unless I call my classmate… The problem is, we haven’t seen each other in years – hardly even a phone number exists.”

“I once heard a story.”

Xiao Yu smirked at his unlucky disciple, “Once, a couple was captured by cannibals. But these cannibals had one rule – they never ate couples.”

“The couple claimed they were in love, but the cannibals’ chief didn’t believe them. So he challenged them: each had to eat the other’s excrement to prove their true love.”

“Faced with the choice between excrement and life, any normal person would know what to do.”

“And then the couple… ate it and regained their freedom.”

“But… the girl still broke up with him!”

“Huh?” Wang Cheng was dumbfounded. “Why?”

“The boy asked the same thing.”

Xiao Yu looked at his disciple like he was dealing with a fool, “The girl said if you really loved her, you wouldn’t produce that much waste!”

Wang Cheng: …

He was no longer the little brother who needed his sister’s help.

He clearly understood the meaning behind his master’s words.

The heart of the story was like a game of chess.

If you launch an attack with someone else’s knight, you’ll get run over by the rook!

“To soothe someone, you must first put yourself in their shoes and figure out what they want to hear and the attitude they desire.”

Xiao Yu shook his head, “If you try to comfort someone from your own perspective, you lose.”

His concise explanation struck Wang Cheng like a bolt from the blue, igniting a burst of emotions within him.

It left him both dumbfounded and enlightened in an instant.

“But what if she pretends not to understand?”

After a moment’s thought, Wang Cheng asked, “Like playing possum?”

“Possum?”

Xiao Yu’s expression turned odd, “If she doesn’t come around, and you’re hungry, won’t you find something to eat on your own?”

“Huh?” Wang Cheng was completely baffled.

What on earth does that mean?

“When a boy grows up, he needs to learn to fend for himself.”

Xiao Yu said seriously, “Who would refuse to help a kid? Every kid, once awake, will go find something to eat.”

He patted his disciple’s shoulder and strode away…

Some people really shouldn’t get a driver’s license.

They’re just too prone to accidents.

Just like right now…

Wang Cheng’s rickety scooter had apparently been shattered once more…

……

The Chief’s Office.

“Lao Zhou is retiring.”

Zhao Changshan, puffing on a cigarette, looked rather unwell.

“The boss wanted to retire on his own; we couldn’t stop him.”

Xiao Yu exhaled a puff of smoke, “Good riddance. A man who’s been upright all his life deserves to rest.”

As the instructor of the Criminal Investigation Team, Zhou Tinghu’s performance was impeccable.

Don’t be fooled by his usual stern demeanor.

If a subordinate gets into trouble, as the head of a family, he’s the first to charge in.

Indeed, Team Leader Zhao Changshan was the same.

Because of that, the entire team boasted nearly ten deputy section chief-level officers.

Have you ever seen a Criminal Investigation Team with double-digit deputy team leaders?

Yet, no one wants to leave – everyone clings on in their own way!

Why?

Because Zhao Changshan and Zhou Tinghu are too protective.

Working under such a ‘parental’ atmosphere is incredibly comforting!

Of course, that was partly thanks to Xiao Yu as well.

In the entire Criminal Investigation Team, who doesn’t have a portfolio of achievements?

Even non-combat police can casually flash their credentials.

Have you seen that in any other investigation unit?

Salaries and benefits skyrocketed in no time.

If you actually left, you’d be a fool.

People break their heads trying to get in, yet no one can actually enter!

“True that.”

Zhao Changshan nodded, “By the way, Lao Zhou’s kid…”

“Has been assigned to the Provincial Department.”

Xiao Yu smirked, “I originally wanted to assign him to our team – he’s one of our own, but the boss wouldn’t allow it.”

It goes to show sometimes being too upright isn’t a good thing.

“What do you think?”

Zhao Changsheng smirked at his little brother.

“Isn’t that obvious?”

Xiao Yu chuckled, “Once the boss retires, I’ll see to it that his kid gets transferred to our team.”

That kid does have some ability.

It was truly reassuring… Zhao Changshan looked at Xiao Yu with deep admiration.

What, are the folks in National Security out of their minds?

No – it was that incident Xiao Yu stirred up last time; it was just too outrageous.

It served as a lesson – you can’t push people around recklessly.

Just like now…

The roar of an armed helicopter echoed above the Criminal Investigation Team headquarters.

Zhao Changshan was startled, then burst into a silent laugh as he glanced at a dazed Xiao Yu.

“Enough rest; get back to work!”

Wen

Xue