Chapter 729: My Haven Revealed

Book 729th Chapter: I’m Taking This Seat—Any Objections? (Update 2)

The chaos at the bar had long ceased to affect certain individuals. Lin

One hour later.

Xiao Yu and Hua Kang stood before a villa.

“I’m really curious—does that disguise technique really exist?”

Hua Kang studied Xiao Yu’s face, his doubt evident in his tone.

Ever since Xiao Yu had rescued him from the police car and removed his helmet,

Hua Kang had seen a completely unfamiliar face.

Handsome, yes, but devoid of warmth and tinged with a cool detachment.

Much like now—in the dim streetlight, Xiao Yu’s face appeared especially fierce; the muscles hidden beneath his clothes rippled with strength, reminiscent of a leopard.

“Disguise technique has existed since ancient times—it’s just a bit of a hassle,” he explained.

Xiao Yu shrugged and eyed the villa. “Here…”

“My haven!”

A gentle smile curved Hua Kang’s lips.

Haven… in that moment, an electric spark seemed to flash through Xiao Yu’s mind, as if he had suddenly understood something.

It was as if there were a sanctuary within his heart.

Images of Mu Qingwu and the children flickered in his mind.

Then, he swung open the villa’s door.

Hua Kang led Xiao Yu into the foyer.

“Wow, Daddy’s back!”

A delicately sculpted little girl, no more than six or seven, bounded over to a crouching Hua Kang with outstretched arms.

Xiao Yu paused, a hint of something unfamiliar glimmering in his eyes.

A middle-aged beauty arrived briskly; upon seeing Hua Kang, her face lit up with sheer joy, her eyes glistening with moisture.

She was stunning—though lacking the transcendent allure of Mu Qingwu, she still possessed a fairy-like elegance, as though untouched by the worldly grind.

To any ordinary onlooker, she was a breathtaking beauty.

She carried the air of an all-too-familiar neighborly big sister.

Even past thirty, she remained exquisitely charming.

“I’m home,” she announced softly.

Hua Kang cradled his daughter, his eyes warm as he looked at her mother.

She threw herself into Hua Kang’s embrace, clutching him as if to never let go.

The sight softened Xiao Yu’s gaze as well.

How irksome—always a barrage of overt displays of affection!

But…

A devoted family man can only be so bad.

That’s a universal truth.

Inside the hall.

“Thank you, Uncle!”

The little girl beamed as she accepted the small gift from Xiao Yu.

Hua Kang and his wife exchanged startled glances as they looked at the present.

It was a collection of colorful paper figurines.

Originally, they were nothing more than ordinary sheets of colored paper.

Thanks to Xiao Yu’s deft ‘magic hands’, they were transformed in ten minutes into vivid, cartoonish characters.

There was a little princess, a little prince, a Pinocchio, and even a flower fairy… How did he do it?

Magic Expert!

“You’re welcome,” he replied.

Xiao Yu patted the little girl’s head, his smile full of affection.

Seeing that, Hua Kang and his wife exchanged a look that only parents can share.

Only those who have experienced parenthood know that smile.

“My son is two years old now,”

Xiao Yu mentioned to the couple, “while my daughter was just born.”

“Isn’t that wonderful?” Hua Kang asked cheerfully.

“Mm,” came the simple reply.

Xiao Yu nodded. “It truly is wonderful!”

They exchanged smiles, each reflecting the weight and warmth of responsibility.

A responsibility that defines manhood.

“When do we leave?”

The woman glanced at Hua Kang, unable to hide her curiosity.

“Immediately,” he replied.

Hua Kang’s expression grew complex. “But next time we come back, we won’t be leaving again.”

“Really?”

Her face reflected both surprise and disbelief.

“Really,” he assured her.

Gravely, Hua Kang added, “I promise!”

The couple exchanged a silent, knowing look and spoke no further.

Xiao Yu turned away, no longer watching the couple.

Not long after they left, he too began to feel a pang of homesickness.

……

Three hours later.

Xiao Yu and Hua Kang stepped out of the villa.

“Brother Wang, send over a few Special Forces,” Xiao Yu instructed.

He glanced back at the villa. “Pin our position here and protect the mother and daughter inside.”

Then he put down his phone and looked at Hua Kang. “I get what you meant by bringing me here. They won’t come to any harm.”

“Thank you!” Hua Kang said, his gratitude evident.

But… Special Forces?

What kind of people truly earn the title of Special Forces?

Recalling Xiao Yu’s rampage at the bar…

Was he really just a naïve policeman?

Somehow, a strange thought crept into Hua Kang’s mind.

This man’s true identity (chdj) must be something terrifying!

……

On the road.

Hua Kang’s demeanor shifted noticeably.

After all, that’s exactly what Xiao Yu believed.

Freed of any concerns, Hua Kang’s calm expression gave way to an air of authority.

A true big shot, indeed… Xiao Yu chuckled softly.

If the leader of a drug cartel can be called impressive, then…

A sleek black luxury car slowly pulled up in front of them.

“I might need you to step in,” Hua Kang remarked, glancing at Xiao Yu.

“No problem,” Xiao Yu replied with a nod.

“I get it. As long as I signal goodwill, they’ll be as easy as fat sheep waiting to be picked,” he mused.

He considered himself a useful tool—it wasn’t his first rodeo, after all.

The car door swung open.

Glasses Man stepped out and opened the door for Hua Kang and Xiao Yu.

Once they settled into the car, silence reigned for the remainder of the journey.

Until they arrived at a business building.

Times change, and a drug cartel must evolve with them.

Outwardly, they all appeared as successful individuals; inwardly, however, they were guilty of all sorts of crimes.

They entered the building and rode the elevator to the top floor.

Then they walked down a corridor until they reached the door of a large meeting room.

Glasses Man opened the door, and Xiao Yu and Hua Kang stepped inside.

The meeting room was vast.

Elegantly decorated, its centerpiece was a round table surrounded by nine chairs.

Of the nine chairs, eight were occupied.

Seven men and one woman.

Xiao Yu scanned the eight faces; each wore a unique expression, all masked by smiles.

“Brother Kang!”

All eight rose immediately, their familiarity evident in their warm greetings.

“Have a seat,” Hua Kang instructed calmly as he took the head seat.

Xiao Yu moved casually to stand beside Hua Kang, as silent as a shadow.

“Brother Kang, you wouldn’t believe it—I heard you got caught. We were all so worried,” he said.

“Yeah, yeah. If something were to happen to you, who would be left to make money for us?”

“Good thing nothing went wrong…”

“…”

The group chatter filled the room with a jovial atmosphere.

But…

“Enough,” Hua Kang declared coldly.

Instantly, the meeting room fell silent.

“Who betrayed me?” Hua Kang demanded as he scanned the room of eight.

The eight exchanged shocked, bewildered glances.

“None of you will admit it, will you?”

Hua Kang fixed his gaze on a middle-aged man on his left. “Then who ordered Blond and Glasses to kill me?”

Cold sweat trickled down the middle-aged man’s forehead as he stammered, “Brother Kang, listen—I…”

Snap!

The man’s head jerked, turning his face toward the back.

With his hand retracted, Xiao Yu picked up the man’s body—still clinging to life—and tossed it behind him.

Then he sat in the chair the man had just vacated.

“I’m a bit tired of standing. I’d like to sit for a while,” he remarked.

Xiao Yu glanced at the shifting expressions around him and asked with a smile, “Any objections?”

Wen

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