《After I Sat At The Wrong Table For My Blind Date, The Crazy Female Lead Kidnapped Me》


 Chapter 1 - Find a Way to Fall in Love with Me Yourself

    Chapter 1: Find a Way to Fall in Love with Me YourselfBincheng City.


    Standing at the entrance of a restaurant, Xiao Yu was devastated.


    Living two lives, and still can¡¯t escape the fate of going on blind dates.


    In his previous life, he was forced by his mom to go on blind dates.


    In this life, at just twenty-two years old, he is being forced to go on blind dates again.


    Can¡¯t a mom give her son a bit of respect?


    Thinking of his mom¡¯s fiery temper and hands-on abilities, Xiao Yu shivered.


    Forget it, endure it.


    Not wanting to be hung up and beaten by his mom, it¡¯s better to obediently go on the blind date¡­


    Two lives?


    That¡¯s right, Xiao Yu is a transmigrator.


    In his previous life, he was a star detective who solved major cases.


    In one mission, he got shot and died.


    Closed his eyes, and when he opened them again.


    Not only did he transmigrate, but he also became younger¡­


    The current world is similar to his previous life.


    But some things are called differently.


    For example, the country he is in now is called¡­ Dragon Country!


    Not only that, Xiao Yu also activated a system.


    The God of Police Sign-in System!


    As long as he signs in at cases, he can gain abilities.


    Whenever he solves a case, he can gain skills.


    Speaking of this system, Xiao Yu almost cried.


    In his previous life, he was a policeman all his life, ultimately sacrificing himself for the country, with a complete sacrifice.


    After transmigrating, he originally planned to be an ordinary person and enjoy a simple life.


    But then, the heavens gave him such a system.


    Is it forcing him to continue his old profession?


    However, can he really let go of his identity as a policeman from his previous life?


    Xiao Yu said: Of course, do I have to continue sacrificing?


    But in his heart, he said: I have never let it go!


    Otherwise, he would not have chosen to go back to police school after transmigrating.


    Some dangerous jobs still need someone to do¡­


    ***


    But Xiao Yu still rejected the idea of blind dates.


    Only 22 years old, just graduated from police school, alright.


    How many men would foolishly jump into the grave of marriage?


    I¡¯m not foolish!


    When he came, Xiao Yu had already thought of a plan.


    Gross out the blind date partner so that she doesn¡¯t like him.


    Not only would he complete the task given by his mom.


    He could also continue living a single life, isn¡¯t that nice?


    Killing two birds with one stone!


    ***


    Walking into the restaurant.


    A waiter greeted him with a smile, ¡°Sir, how many?¡±


    ¡°I already booked  a reservation.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled and asked, ¡°Could you tell me where room 9 is?¡±


    ¡°Ah, well¡­¡±


    The waiter¡¯s smile stiffened, a bit embarrassed, ¡°I¡¯m new here, please wait a moment, I¡¯ll check for you.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Xiao Yu nodded.


    It¡¯s not easy for people working out here; he didn¡¯t trouble the waiter.


    Soon, the waiter came over, raised his hand, and pointed for Xiao Yu, ¡°It¡¯s over there, that¡¯s room 9.¡±


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Xiao Yu walked towards the room.


    When he reached the door, he glanced at the room number and frowned.


    The number was indeed 9.


    But the number plate seemed loose, with a nail hole above it.


    Without thinking much, Xiao Yu knocked on the door, grabbed the handle, and pushed the door open.


    As the door closed, the number plate shook, rotated half a turn, covering the nail hole.


    It became¡­ 6!


    ***


    Walking into the room, Xiao Yu was stunned.


    The room was large, with only one person sitting at the dining table.


    It was a woman, looking about twenty-five or twenty-six years old.


    Her hair draped gracefully beside her classical, delicate face, her high-bridged nose, and her large, expressive eyes.


    At first glance, she had the striking features of a mixed-race beauty.


    At this age, she was in the prime of her charm and elegance, exuding an allure that made it hard to look away.


    But, she was very cold.


    Even from more than two meters away, Xiao Yu could still feel the chilling aura emanating from her perfect, delicate body.


    Like a snow lotus on a snowy mountain, knowing she is noble and elegant, transcendent and pure.


    Yet you have an impulse.


    To desecrate her, to see her embarrassed and shy¡­


    ¡°Who are you?¡±


    A cold, pleasant voice sounded from the woman¡¯s red lips.


    Xiao Yu snapped out of it.


    It was the first time he saw a young lady prettier than celebrities.


    Especially her aura, like a queen, more like a mature woman.


    Clearly as cold as an iceberg, but with a figure as tempting as fire.


    What a pity¡­ Xiao Yu sighed inwardly.


    He could tell the woman in front of him was not an ordinary person.


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    That kind of nobility and elegance, ordinary women do not possess!


    A woman like this wouldn¡¯t fancy a ¡°naive kid.¡±


    Of course, whether she fancied him or not was another matter.


    He himself had no intention of taking the blind date seriously.


    Just need to complete his mom¡¯s task¡­


    ¡°I¡¯m here for the blind date.¡±


    Xiao Yu ignored the woman¡¯s frown, pulled out a chair, and sat down with a grin.


    ¡°Blind date?¡±


    The woman squinted her eyes, a strange light flashing in her crescent-shaped eyes, ¡°You want to go on a blind date with me?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Xiao Yu nodded, ¡°My mom asked me to come. By the way, are you the elder sister from Aunt Zhou¡¯s family?¡±


    The woman was silent, the corners of her mouth slightly lifted, her expression strange.


    ¡°First time on a blind date?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes turned, ¡°I won¡¯t waste words. Since elder sister is quite good-looking, to be honest, I¡¯m really charmed. How about this, elder sister finds a way to fall in love with me yourself. Out of 1.4 billion people, I¡¯m only giving elder sister this chance!¡±


    The woman: ¡­


    She seemed stunned.


    The expression on that picturesque face was as if she had seen a ghost in broad daylight!

 Chapter 2 - Big Sis Has Come to Find You

    Chapter 2: Big Sis Has Come to Find YouHaha, scared you, right?


    You¡¯ve never seen such a lowly, average guy, have you?


    Did I disgust you?


    As Xiao Yu laughed in his heart, he put on the appearance of a domineering CEO.


    That deliberately proud look made him seem like a little rooster.


    After a moment, Mu Qingwu came back to her senses and laughed.


    One chuckle, like a hundred flowers blooming.


    This made her already stunning beauty even more charming.


    In Mu Qingwu¡¯s eyes, the young man in front of her¡­


    No, he could only be considered a big boy, very handsome.


    His high nose bridge gave him an aura of determination.


    His eyes, like stars, were deep and unfathomable, making it hard to read his thoughts.


    Combined with his height¡­


    When he walked into the room, Mu Qingwu thought the big boy must be at least 1.82 or 1.83 meters tall?


    When that handsome face smiled, it was like a brilliant sun.


    Mu Qingwu was a bit puzzled, would such a boy lack a girlfriend?


    Why would he come on a blind date?


    Pushing aside these thoughts, Mu Qingwu raised the corners of her mouth, ¡°What if I don¡¯t accept?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t accept?¡±


    Xiao Yu, fully in his acting mode, said seriously, ¡°I hope big sis doesn¡¯t fail to appreciate my kindness, it will narrow your path!¡±


    ¡°Hahaha!¡±


    Mu Qingwu couldn¡¯t hold back anymore, laughing out loud.


    That one laugh dispelled all her coldness.


    In that moment, she became a myriad of charms.


    The ice beauty came to life!


    Xiao Yu stared blankly at Mu Qingwu, somewhat mesmerized.


    After a long while, Mu Qingwu stopped laughing. Her bright eyes seemed to be able to speak.


    Not knowing what she thought of, a strange light appeared in her eyes as she nodded, ¡°Alright.¡±


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    Xiao Yu snapped back, confused, ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°You asked me to accept you, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s smile grew wider, ¡°Alright.¡±


    ¡°Uh!¡± Xiao Yu had a bewildered look on his face.


    Thunder rolled in an instant, his scalp prickled.


    Why did she agree?


    Why isn¡¯t she playing by the rules?


    This rhythm seems off!


    Just as Xiao Yu was at a loss, there was a knock on the door of the room.


    A waiter walked in, his eyes lighting up when he saw Xiao Yu. He said awkwardly, ¡°Sir, I¡¯m sorry, I gave you the wrong room number. This is room 6, the room you¡¯re looking for, number 9, is next door!¡±


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    This is so awkward!


    The waiter left.


    Suppressing the waves of shame, Xiao Yu looked at Mu Qingwu.


    She was staring at him with a half-smile.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s scalp tingled, goosebumps rising on his neck.


    He had the urge to dash out of the room and jump into a well.


    The awkwardness nearly made him wish for the ground to swallow him up.


    No, as long as I¡¯m not embarrassed, the one who¡¯s embarrassed is the other person¡­


    ¡°Big sis, it seems we had a misunderstanding.¡±


    Forcing a calm demeanor, Xiao Yu faced the woman with a strained smile.


    Even without a mirror, he knew his current expression could be described in seven words.


    Awkward but polite!


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Mu Qingwu held back a laugh, ¡°What misunderstanding?¡±


    ¡°Well¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled awkwardly, ¡°So you¡¯re not my blind date?¡±


    ¡°Who said that?¡±


    Mu Qingwu teased, ¡°Now I am!¡±


    ¡°Uh!¡±


    Xiao Yu stood up, his expression solemn, ¡°Big sis, I think we might not be suitable. Don¡¯t be upset, this parting is just for a better meeting next time¡­ Farewell!¡±


    After saying that, he ran away¡­


    Watching the big boy¡¯s back, Mu Qingwu shook her head with a smile.


    She slowly stood up, her noble and elegant aura like an iceberg returning.


    Blind dates, huh, seem quite interesting.


    Thinking about blind dates, Mu Qingwu¡¯s expression became somewhat unnatural.


    In her mind, her mother¡¯s tearful face appeared.


    And the things her mother said¡­


    ¡°Qingwu, you¡¯re not getting any younger. Even if you don¡¯t want to get married now, can you at least find a partner to put your mom¡¯s mind at ease?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m begging you as your mother, alright? You¡¯re already 28.¡±


    ¡°Sometimes I really hate your dad. Why did he have to leave so early and leave the company to you.¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for this company, you wouldn¡¯t have become like this.¡±


    ¡°What if one day I¡¯m not around, and you¡¯re left alone¡­ I wouldn¡¯t be able to face your dad when I meet him down there!¡±


    ¡°Qingwu, just find a partner¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s face turned complex.


    Maybe find someone to fake it, to ease her mother¡¯s worries?


    But, who to find?


    Wait¡­


    Wasn¡¯t that big boy here for a blind date?


    That means he doesn¡¯t have a partner, right?


    Judging by how he deliberately acted to disgust people, it seemed he wasn¡¯t sincerely here for a blind date either?


    Ha!


    Mu Qingwu chuckled softly, her thoughts spinning.


    Since neither of them wants to find someone, and they don¡¯t want to be pressured by their parents.


    Why not cooperate and put on a show?


    Room 9, right¡­ Mu Qingwu raised the corners of her mouth.


    With long, slender legs, she walked towards the door.


    Little brother, big sis has come to find you!

 Chapter 3 - Kidnapped

    Chapter 3: KidnappedThere are three most embarrassing situations for young people.


    First, Getting caught by parents while being intimate with a partner.


    Second, Commenting on the size of a female teacher¡¯s butt and being overheard.


    And lastly, Writing a cringey, self-indulgent fantasy novel and having it made public¡­


    Each one is enough to make a person roll on the ground in shame.


    Now, Xiao Yu is ready to add another one to the list.


    Walking out of the wrong room during a blind date and mistaking someone else for the date.


    It¡¯s really embrassing, making me lose all face!


    Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yu looked at the room number.


    9?


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    If it¡¯s wrong again, Xiao Yu would want to slit his own throat without anyone else needing to do it!


    He knocked on the door and walked into the room.


    Inside sat a woman, who appeared to be twenty-four or twenty-five, with average looks.


    Of course, this is in comparison to the big sister in room 6.


    The girl in front of him was okay-looking, at least not ugly.


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Xiao Yu.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled and nodded at the girl.


    ¡°Xiao Yu?¡±


    The girl¡¯s eyes lit up, staring at Xiao Yu¡¯s handsome face, ¡°Oh, I am¡­¡±


    Before the girl could introduce herself, the room door opened.


    Under the stunned gaze of Xiao Yu and the girl, Mu Qingwu walked in leisurely, not even glancing at the girl, but looking directly at the dumbfounded Xiao Yu, ¡°Still trying to run?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched, half crying and half laughing, ¡°Big sis, what are you doing?¡±


    Didn¡¯t get it, but it was definitely unscientific.


    ¡°What am I doing?¡±


    Mu Qingwu said calmly, ¡°We haven¡¯t finished our blind date, why are you running?¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    The girl on the side: ???


    ¡°Are you going to come with me, or¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu stared into Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes, ¡°Do I have to tie you up?¡±


    What the heck?


    Xiao Yu was stunned.


    What does she mean?


    If I don¡¯t go with you, are you really going to kidnap me?


    Then, he saw two burly men in suits walk into the room.


    The girl on the side was startled.


    Xiao Yu squinted his eyes, staring at Mu Qingwu, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°What do I mean?¡±


    Mu Qingwu said coldly, ¡°You barged into my room, flirted with me, and then left without giving me an explanation?¡±


    ¡°Well this¡­¡± Xiao Yu couldn¡¯t assert himself anymore.


    She was right.


    You suddenly barged into her room, said a bunch of ¡®average guy¡¯ clich¨¦s, and even asked her to fall in love with you.


    Isn¡¯t that flirting? What¡¯s wrong with her being angry?


    This was still meeting someone with a good temper.


    If it had been someone with a bad temper, who had a husband or boyfriend.


    Believe it or not, they would have beaten you up, and it would have been for nothing?


    Xiao Yu obediently let himself be ¡®kidnapped.¡¯


    No, he followed Mu Qingwu.


    Before leaving, he gave the blind date girl an apologetic look, letting her figure it out herself.


    It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to go on a blind date with you.


    You see, I¡¯m being kidnapped!


    ***


    A supercar sped down the road.


    Followed by a business car.


    Inside the sports car.


    Xiao Yu, who was on the verge of tears, glanced at Mu Qingwu who was driving.


    Indeed, people shouldn¡¯t mess around too much.


    If you had behaved yourself when you saw her.


    The misunderstanding would have been resolved, and where would these troubles come from?


    Not messing around won¡¯t cause death, he had a deeper understanding of this phrase!


    The sports car drove into a high-end residential area and parked in the garage of a luxurious villa.


    ¡°Get out.¡±


    Mu Qingwu glanced at Xiao Yu, then got out of the car.


    With a bitter smile, Xiao Yu followed suit.


    The two of them walked to the garden of the villa.


    ¡°My name is Mu Qingwu, 28 years old.¡±


    Mu Qingwu asked, ¡°What about you?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Yu.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°22 years old.¡±


    ¡°Such a young pup.¡±


    Mu Qingwu chuckled, ¡°I asked you in the car earlier, have you thought about it?¡±


    Xiao Yu remained silent.


    In the car, Mu Qingwu had suggested they become a couple.


    He definitely wouldn¡¯t agree.


    Although she was very beautiful, yes, very beautiful.


    But he was a decent person, and he didn¡¯t even know her.


    ¡°Speak.¡±


    Mu Qingwu frowned.


    ¡°Big sis, you¡¯re already 28.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled bitterly, ¡°Although you¡¯re very beautiful, which young guy doesn¡¯t want to find someone younger, someone who can act cute, young and pretty¡­ Oh, big sis is also very beautiful, just a bit older!¡±


    Of course, 28 isn¡¯t out of the question.


    He just didn¡¯t like being passive.


    He wasn¡¯t one of those guys in his previous life constantly saying, ¡°Auntie, I don¡¯t want to work hard anymore.¡±


    As a transmigrator, don¡¯t I have any pride?


    ¡°Really?¡±


    Mu Qingwu chuckled, ¡°I still don¡¯t know what is your occupation?¡±


    ¡°Just graduated from police school.¡±


    Xiao Yu shrugged, ¡°Waiting for an assignment to start my internship.¡±


    Graduating from police school doesn¡¯t mean you can become a policeman.


    You still need to take exams, tests, interviews¡­ and so on.


    Only those with excellent grades will be recruited by various investigative units.


    After recruitment, you¡¯re still not an official policeman, there¡¯s a one-year probation period.


    After the probation, if the unit thinks you¡¯re good, you can stay. Otherwise, you pack up and leave.


    Fortunately, Xiao Yu passed all the tests, now waiting at home for notification.


    As for where he¡¯ll be assigned, that¡¯s still unknown¡­


    ¡°Police?¡±


    Mu Qingwu frowned slightly, ¡°How much is your monthly salary?¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    Xiao Yu looked puzzled, ¡°During the internship period, it should be about a thousand or so.¡±


    Probation period base salary is five hundred, plus allowances, just about that much¡­

 Chapter 4 - You Change Faster Than Flipping a Book

    Chapter 4: You Change Faster Than Flipping a Book¡°A thousand and eight hundred?¡±


    Mu Qingwu laughed, ¡°Is that enough?¡±


    ¡°It should be enough.¡±


    Xiao Yu felt a bit embarrassed.


    But there¡¯s nothing he can do about it during the internship period.


    ¡°Do you have a car?¡± Mu Qingwu asked.


    ¡°Umm¡­ no.¡± Xiao Yu answered honestly.


    ¡°What kind of car do you like?¡± Mu Qingwu continued to ask.


    ¡°What kind of car?¡±


    Xiao Yu was a bit puzzled, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Look.¡±


    Mu Qingwu pointed to the supercar in the garage, ¡°Bugatti Veyron limited edition, do you like it?¡±


    Xiao Yu: ???


    ¡°It¡¯s yours.¡± Mu Qingwu said calmly.


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    ¡°Do you have a house?¡± Mu Qingwu asked with a smile.


    Xiao Yu shook his head blankly.


    He still hadn¡¯t recovered from Mu Qingwu¡¯s words.


    A supercar, just like that?


    Why does this extravagant tone feel so familiar?


    Like he¡¯s seen it in some novels?


    So generous?


    Big sis, are you for real?


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you one.¡± Mu Qingwu smiled.


    Are you the devil¡­ Xiao Yu¡¯s view of her changed.


    He was completely baffled by Mu Qingwu.


    ¡°Now let¡¯s get back to our talk.¡±


    Mu Qingwu looked at the stunned Xiao Yu, ¡°Do you still think 28 years old is old?¡±


    So you were waiting for me here?


    Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yu wanted to shout: So what if I say you¡¯re old?


    But¡­


    She offered too much!


    After a long time.


    ¡°Sorry.¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head and turned to walk toward the villa¡¯s door.


    This wasn¡¯t him being pretentious.


    As a transmigrator, Xiao Yu had long figured out how to make money and become rich.


    He even had a system.


    Not to mention supercars and houses.


    What¡¯s the point of giving more?


    From the first day he transmigrated to this world.


    Xiao Yu had decided to give up the dull, yet flashy life of a rich person¡­


    Mu Qingwu looked at Xiao Yu¡¯s back in surprise.


    She was both curious and found it unbelievable.


    Although money isn¡¯t everything, at her current position, she knew very well.


    There are very few problems in this world that money can¡¯t solve.


    For example, this big boy.


    Sometimes a woman¡¯s curiosity is very strong.


    The more they can¡¯t understand something, the more they want to figure it out.


    ¡°Are you just going to leave like that?¡±


    Mu Qingwu changed her strategy, no longer being forceful, her voice softened, like a weak girl.


    Sure enough, Xiao Yu stopped in his tracks.


    He can¡¯t resist soft tactics?


    Discovering a new continent, Mu Qingwu¡¯s eyes lit up.


    Her expression changed quickly, biting her lip, showing a bit of stubbornness.


    Like someone who¡¯s been wronged but doesn¡¯t speak out.


    Just staring at you with wide eyes.


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    When Xiao Yu saw Mu Qingwu like this, he was dumbfounded.


    What¡¯s going on?


    Who are you showing that expression to?


    Did I owe you a loan that¡¯s due?


    ¡°What exactly do you want?¡±


    Xiao Yu couldn¡¯t resist her gaze and compromised.


    ¡°My mom keeps pushing me to find a boyfriend and get married.¡±


    As she spoke, Mu Qingwu dropped the act and genuinely looked a bit aggrieved, turning her head to look at the flowers in the garden.


    ¡°And then?¡±


    Xiao Yu suddenly felt a bit of a kindred spirit.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to find one right now¡­ but I can¡¯t stand her crying in front of me all the time.¡±


    Mu Qingwu sighed, ¡°Help me, will you? I wasn¡¯t planning on making you my real boyfriend anyway.¡±


    Got it¡­ Xiao Yu rolled his eyes.


    You want to use me as a tool, right?


    ¡°When we were in the restaurant, you also realized I wasn¡¯t sincerely looking for a blind date?¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me beforehand?¡±


    ¡°Why should I tell you beforehand?¡±


    Mu Qingwu turned her head, looking at Xiao Yu, once again showing that stubborn, wronged look.


    I see through your act, don¡¯t think I can¡¯t tell you¡¯re acting, back in my previous life I was in criminal investigation¡­ Xiao Yu rolled his eyes again, ¡°Alright, stop acting.¡±


    Mu Qingwu was surprised, did he see through me?


    She stopped acting and stared directly at Xiao Yu.


    ¡°You are faking it, right?¡±


    Xiao Yu thought for a bit, feeling that this might be a good idea, ¡°Alright, when I need your help, you¡¯ll act with me. When you need my help, I¡¯ll pretend to be your boyfriend. Otherwise, we mind our own business?¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Mu Qingwu nodded, ¡°Give me your phone number.¡±


    They exchanged phone numbers.


    ¡°Goodbye.¡± Mu Qingwu saw him out.


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    You change faster than flipping a book.


    She played with my feelings, hurt my dignity, and now she¡¯s kicking me out. Tears welled up in his eyes.


    Is it so hard to be a decent person?


    ***


    Leaving the villa, walking out of the neighborhood.


    The miserable Xiao Yu had to take a cab home.


    Right, how should I explain today¡¯s blind date to my mom?


    Thinking of Mu Qingwu, Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes lit up.


    I¡¯m also someone with a girlfriend now.


    Even if it¡¯s fake, mom would be overjoyed.


    On the way home, Xiao Yu suddenly smiled bitterly.


    I forgot to ask what Mu Qingwu does for a living.


    Forget it, I¡¯ll call and ask later.


    As soon as he thought about calling, his phone rang.


    After answering the call, Xiao Yu suddenly clenched his fists.


    He got assigned.


    To the Criminal Investigation Division!

 Chapter 5 - Sign In or Not?

    Chapter 5: Sign In or Not?Receiving the assignment notice, Xiao Yu immediately reported to the Municipal Criminal Investigation Team.


    Full name, Criminal Investigation Brigade!


    In some places, it¡¯s also called the Criminal Police Brigade, different names.


    This is a permanent institution within the police system at the county level, responsible for local criminal investigations.


    Except for people like Xiao Yu who were just assigned, everyone here is a criminal police officer!


    This time, five trainee officers were assigned to the Criminal Investigation Team.


    Trainee officers sound nice, but they¡¯re actually just interns.


    In his previous life, Xiao Yu remembered that when he first interned as a police officer, the daily tasks were either cleaning or serving tea and water, and occasionally following a ¡®master¡¯ to gain some experience.


    Otherwise, it was making simple records for reporters.


    If there was nothing to do, there were meetings to learn about ¡°Crimes and Non-Crimes,¡± ¡°This Crime and That Crime,¡± and other legal discussions.


    When bored, he would read some case files¡­


    Yes, this is the daily life of a trainee officer.


    Want to handle cases?


    Don¡¯t be silly, you¡¯re not an official police officer yet, similar to an auxiliary officer, without enforcement authority.


    During the internship period, you might have a chance to participate, doing odd jobs and learning.


    Of course, don¡¯t underestimate a county-level investigation unit; there are sixty to seventy people here.


    Among them, more than twenty are civilian staff, one team leader, one instructor (teacher), four deputy team leaders, and each group has a leader and members, forming a complete team.


    Like Xiao Yu, these trainees will be assigned a ¡®master¡¯ in the team.


    All are veteran detectives, and within two months, they can assess whether the trainee is capable.


    After a year, those who prove themselves stay, and those who don¡¯t¡­ well, good luck!


    Don¡¯t think the police force lacks people, but if you¡¯re not suited for it, it¡¯s best to leave this profession, it¡¯s for your own good¡­


    Meeting some key leaders of the team.


    After the team leader and the instructor talked, Xiao Yu was assigned to a veteran detective.


    Guo Qiang, thirty-nine years old, second-level police inspector.


    Don¡¯t be fooled by the high rank, his position is ordinary, treated as a regular officer.


    This is common in the police system.


    Police rank is unrelated to the position, but promotions require certain ranks.


    ¡°Master, have a cigarette!¡±


    Living two lives, Xiao Yu had a sweet mouth.


    Calling him master immediately, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and handed it over.


    This wasn¡¯t flattery, but social etiquette.


    It¡¯s the same wherever you work.


    Look at those who don¡¯t fit in, do they last long in one place?


    Don¡¯t say things like, ¡°If this place doesn¡¯t keep me, there are others that will,¡± such naive words.


    After being beaten by society a few times, you¡¯ll realize how foolish you were back then¡­


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Guo Qiang laughed, sizing up Xiao Yu, and accepted the cigarette with a smile.


    At least eight out of ten police officers smoke, that¡¯s no exaggeration.


    Staying up late is routine, and overtime is normal.


    With high work pressure, it¡¯s hard to manage without smoking for a bit of relief.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Xiao Yu laughed, placing the cigarette box directly in Guo Qiang¡¯s hand, ¡°Master, take it, I don¡¯t smoke.¡±


    Guo Qiang squinted, not smoking but carrying cigarettes?


    This kid has some skills.


    Savvy about social etiquette, a smart one!


    Everyone prefers smart trainees over greenhorns.


    Smart means quick thinking, and solving cases is all about using your brain¡­


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Guo Qiang put the cigarettes in his pocket, happily waving his hand, ¡°Master will take you to gain some experience.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled and nodded, following Guo Qiang¡­


    On his first day, he took a small step in the team.


    This small step might take other trainees a week, a month, or even several months to take¡­


    When Guo Qiang drove Xiao Yu to a location.


    As expected, it was exactly what Xiao Yu thought.


    The crime scene!


    In major cases, the crime scene is the most important component.


    At this time, Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang were squatting in a warehouse.


    Looking at the plaster lines on the ground, and several darkened bloodstains.


    ¡°The case happened four days ago.¡±


    Guo Qiang¡¯s expression was serious, ¡°According to the site investigation, the cause of death was a blunt force trauma to the back of the head, resulting in a fractured skull¡­¡±


    ¡°The murder weapon was not found, suspected to be a large wrench, crowbar, or steel bar¡­¡±


    ¡°Since it¡¯s a private small factory and this is a backup warehouse, although there¡¯s surveillance, it wasn¡¯t turned on.¡±


    ¡°The main suspects are the factory workers. However, after investigation, most of them had no time to commit the crime.¡±


    ¡°So far, only two suspects have been identified, both are women, and both are very short. Preliminary judgment and the fractured skull extent suggest that even though they are the main suspects, they don¡¯t have the strength to do it, 90% it¡¯s still likely an adult male¡­¡±


    ¡°The higher-ups gave us this case, with a deadline, to solve it in two weeks.¡±


    At this point, Guo Qiang looked at the dazed Xiao Yu and grinned, ¡°Scared?¡±


    He thought Xiao Yu was dazed because he was scared by the murder case.


    But actually, he wasn¡¯t.


    Xiao Yu was indeed dazed because the long-silent system spoke up.


    ¡¾Ding, Police God Case Sign-In Activated.¡¿


    ¡¾The host can choose to sign in or refuse.¡¿


    ¡¾If refused, the next sign-in time will be a year later.¡¿


    ¡¾If signed in, the host must participate in solving the case and will be rewarded with system abilities.¡¿


    ¡¾If the host successfully solves the case, the host will be further rewarded with system skills.¡¿


    ¡¾If the host fails to solve the case, the system abilities granted to the host will be revoked.¡¿


    ¡¾Host, do you wish to sign in?¡¿


    Is that even a question?


    Xiao Yu silently said in his mind: Sign in!


    ¡­


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 Chapter 6 - How Did He Do It?

    Chapter 6: How Did He Do It?¡¾Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully signing in to the case!¡¿


    ¡¾System reward: Ability ¨C Combat Expert!¡¿


    ¡¾Task issued: Solve the Warehouse Murder Case!¡¿


    ¡¾Time limit for solving the case: Three days!¡¿


    ¡¾If the host completes the task within the time limit, an additional system skill will be rewarded: Falcon¡¯s Eye!¡¿


    ¡¾If the host fails to complete the task within the time limit, the system abilities granted to the host will be revoked!¡¿


    ¡¾Task countdown begins¡­¡¿


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    While listening to the system babbling in his mind, he felt changes in his body.


    Countless ¡®combat techniques¡¯ surged like a tide.


    They forcefully entered his brain, his body, and were imprinted in his bones.


    Since obtaining the system, this was the first time Xiao Yu accepted a system ability. S?a??h the N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Turning an ordinary person into a ¡®combat expert¡¯ in an instant, would a movie dare to show this?


    Gotta admit.


    The way the system granted rewards was mysterious and sly!


    Xiao Yu was very aware that he had become different at this moment.


    The intense combat awareness made him a bit excited, almost so thrilled that he wanted to shout: I can take on ten men!


    ¡°Snap out of it.¡±


    A large hand landed on Xiao Yu¡¯s shoulder, patting it.


    Huh?


    Xiao Yu came back to his senses and looked at Guo Qiang beside him, grinning, ¡°Master, are you handling this case?¡±


    Solving cases has rules; whoever¡¯s job it is, they do it, no meddling.


    For a murder case, the team would definitely set up a special task force.


    ¡°Yeah, Deputy Team Leader Liu is in charge, and I¡¯m one of the six team members.¡±


    Guo Qiang nodded.


    That makes it easier¡­ Xiao Yu nodded, ¡°Master, can I look at the case files?¡±


    In his previous life, he was a proper police academy graduate and later cracked many major cases.


    He had rich theoretical knowledge, clear logic, strong reasoning abilities, and had solved countless cases.


    To solve a case, the first thing is to look at the files, understand the details of the case.


    Then comes the investigation, solving the case¡­


    Guo Qiang thought for a moment and nodded, ¡°Sure, when we get back to the team, I¡¯ll make sure you get a look.¡±


    Case files aren¡¯t for just anyone to see; there are confidentiality principles.


    Especially for cases like anti-drug or anti-smuggling.


    Leaking information carries heavy responsibilities.


    This case isn¡¯t that sensitive; otherwise, Guo Qiang wouldn¡¯t have agreed¡­


    Soon after, Xiao Yu utilized his ¡®professional skills¡¯ from his previous life to thoroughly investigate the crime scene.


    As everyone knows, the crime scene is the best place to find clues.


    Various traces can be categorized into two main types.


    First type: Handprints, footprints, fingerprints, marks, tools, instruments, etc.


    Second type: In modern criminal investigation, surveillance cameras are the most important.


    The criminal¡¯s flaws might not be in the most obvious places.


    They could very well be in some of the various marks¡­


    While Xiao Yu was investigating the scene, Guo Qiang was left in awe.


    He quietly observed his ¡®apprentice.¡¯


    From surprise, to astonishment.


    From shock, to disbelief¡­


    In his eyes, Xiao Yu¡¯s actions at the crime scene were nothing like those of a fresh police academy graduate.


    Instead, it felt like: this was a veteran detective!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s method of investigating the case, his style¡­ was very skilled.


    He even seemed more like a veteran detective than his own master!


    Guo Qiang snapped out of his thoughts, remembering the file he saw on Xiao Yu that morning.


    His expression became complicated¡­


    ***


    Xiao Yu was fully engrossed in his ¡®state.¡¯


    Why not hide his ¡®professional skills¡¯ a bit?


    There was no need.


    Criminal investigation, case-solving experience, all fall under ¡®personal abilities.¡¯


    Sometimes, being called a genius is enough to explain it.


    To ¡®cover up¡¯ his ¡®extraordinary¡¯ abilities in the future.


    In police school, Xiao Yu had already used perfect grades to tell others that he was a genius.


    He was naturally a talented policeman.


    Every time the school organized mock case-solving assessments.


    He was always the one other trainees admired.


    With a perfect file there, who wouldn¡¯t be perplexed?


    Suddenly, Xiao Yu¡¯s steps halted, looking at the plaster lines on the ground.


    The marks drawn by the plaster lines depicted the deceased¡¯s final death posture.


    Some people might not understand the purpose of marking the deceased¡¯s post-death posture.


    Because sometimes a corpse is more honest than a living person; it doesn¡¯t lie.


    Through the deceased¡¯s final posture.


    Technical reasoning can deduce the process of the victim¡¯s encounter¡­


    What caught Xiao Yu¡¯s attention?


    The final posture of the deceased seemed off.


    No signs of struggle, no movement marks, as if they just collapsed suddenly.


    What¡¯s wrong?


    Unless the victim died instantly.


    Otherwise, when someone falls, their body would instinctively make some movements.


    For example.


    In a conscious state, when you fall, you wouldn¡¯t go stiff.


    Your arms, your palms¡­ would instinctively reach out, open up, to protect the body.


    But the victim didn¡¯t; he just fell straight down.


    There were no signs of the victim twisting on the ground.


    Instant unconsciousness or death?


    Xiao Yu furrowed his brows.


    No¡­


    According to what his master said, the victim died from repeated heavy blows to the head.


    If the victim died instantly, why would the killer continue to hit?


    Another question arises.


    When you strike the victim¡¯s head with such force, wouldn¡¯t the head move?


    But on the ground, there were no signs of the victim¡¯s head moving under the blows.


    So there are only two answers.


    The first is quite mystical: the victim stood still, letting the killer hit his head continuously?


    Come on, teach me, how did you do that?


    The second answer is a bit more reliable¡­


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yu turned to Guo Qiang, smiling slightly, ¡°Is this really the primary crime scene?¡±


    Guo Qiang was stunned.


    Staring dumbfounded at his apprentice.


    He deduced from the minimal traces at the ¡®dumping site¡¯ that this wasn¡¯t the ¡®primary crime scene¡¯?


    How did he do that?


    How is this possible!

 Chapter 7 - This Isn’t a Woman’s Forte

    Chapter 7: This Isn¡¯t a Woman¡¯s Forte¡°I learned Locard¡¯s Exchange Principle in police school; wherever a crime is committed, there will always be direct or indirect traces left at the scene.¡±


    Walking out of the warehouse, Xiao Yu looked at the puzzled face of Guo Qiang, ¡°Master, there are no traces of the crime in the warehouse, at most it¡¯s just the second scene where the body was dumped.¡±


    ¡°No wonder you graduated top of your class from police school.¡±


    Guo Qiang was impressed, ¡°Facing someone like you, I feel like I¡¯m just here to make up the numbers.¡±


    No, I¡¯m not that amazing, I¡¯m just carrying over the wisdom from my past life¡­ Xiao Yu grinned, ¡°Master, you¡¯re overpraising me. I still need to learn from you as my experience is lacking.¡±


    But in his mind, he thought: Stop treating me like a newbie. Testing a newcomer like this is a waste of time!


    Just as he thought.


    Guo Qiang had brought Xiao Yu to the warehouse without telling him it was a secondary crime scene, intending to test his new apprentice.


    But the apprentice was too strong, making Guo Qiang feel like his own experience was being slapped in the face.


    Feeling embarrassed?


    No, Guo Qiang was actually a bit happy.


    Talents like Xiao Yu are highly sought after by any investigative unit.


    The more talented they are, the easier it is to achieve results in the future.


    The Criminal Investigation Team is a collective; anyone achieving results benefits everyone.


    Conversely, if a case isn¡¯t solved, the whole team suffers¡­


    Guo Qiang decided not to play any more tricks.


    He believed Xiao Yu might lack experience but had an excessively strong investigative ability.


    Testing him further would only embarrass himself¡­


    ***


    Primary crime scene, factory dormitory.


    A three-story building.


    First floor dining hall, second floor male dormitory, third floor female dormitory.


    The so-called primary scene was on the rooftop terrace.


    Squatting down, looking at the dried and darkened blood stains all over, Xiao Yu squinted.


    Now, this is a proper crime scene!


    First, you can see the traces of struggle after the victim fell, and even some footprints.


    From observing the scene and the traces left after the victim fell.


    A surprise attack from behind?


    Because the victim was lying face down when found.


    From the friction marks on the head against the ground and the direction of the blood spatter.


    After falling, the victim was subjected to continuous heavy blows.


    The victim couldn¡¯t even turn over, indicating that the attacker was extremely fierce and ruthless.


    First knocking the victim down, then continuously striking, giving no chance to react.


    From a psychological perspective, not many ordinary people can do this.


    To make someone act with such ruthless intent to commit murder.


    There are only five motivations: emotion, hatred, interest, jealousy, and greed!


    Killing without reason?


    Impossible, that¡¯s insanity!


    Repeatedly investigating, repeatedly going over the details, repeatedly scrutinizing.


    Unknowingly, Xiao Yu entered a certain state.


    Until¡­ he looked up and shook his head helplessly.


    There wasn¡¯t much to be found at the scene.


    Xiao Yu thought: This path isn¡¯t working for now, let¡¯s switch to another approach and find a breakthrough elsewhere.


    He had a blind date in the morning, reported in at noon, visited the crime scene in the afternoon, and it was already five when he returned to the team.


    He called his family, saying he was checking in at work and would be late.


    As a result, his mom scolded him.


    She said: You barely said two words to the girl from Aunt Zhou¡¯s family and then left with another woman? How am I supposed to explain this to Aunt Zhou? You little brat, just wait until you come back. I¡¯ll skin you alive¡­


    Covered in sweat, Xiao Yu ended the call with his mom.


    He always believed that tigresses were the most terrifying creatures in this world.


    After transmigrating, he realized he was wrong, and very na?ve. S?a??h the N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    When a tigress upgrades to a mom, you¡¯ll understand what true brutality is!


    There are four breathing beings in the house, ranked by status.


    Mom, Cara, Dad, himself.


    Cara is a dog!


    From this, you can see.


    Cara is the real child, Dad was picked up, and he was a promotional offer¡­


    Perfect!


    ***


    Criminal Investigation Team.


    Xiao Yu was sitting in a chair, holding a folder containing the warehouse murder case files.


    Compared to investigating the scene, he preferred dissecting the files.


    Chewing on those subtle details, then drawing conclusions.


    The so-called search for clues boils down to two words: reasoning.


    The most important part of reasoning is subtraction.


    List out the clues one by one and sort them out.


    Otherwise, it¡¯s like a tangled ball of yarn, the more you think, the more confused you get¡­


    At this moment, Xiao Yu was reading the autopsy report.


    ¡°The victim¡¯s posterior skull was struck seven times by a suspected metal object, causing a fractured skull¡­¡±


    While carefully reading the files, Xiao Yu unconsciously raised his arm, mimicking the motions in the air.


    Once, twice, thrice¡­ until seven times.


    Blinking, Xiao Yu came back to his senses and confirmed.


    There was only one perpetrator, but whether there were accomplices helping was undetermined.


    At the time of the crime, the factory was on New Year holidays, with only a dozen workers who didn¡¯t return home.


    This included two female workers, who were the main suspects in the case.


    Why were these two women the main suspects?


    Based on the estimated time of death, the victim died four days ago, roughly around midnight.


    At that time, only the two female employees were in the dormitory, while the other employees were working overtime in the factory, making it unlikely for them to have the opportunity to commit the crime.


    The contradiction is that, based on the autopsy, the force required to strike the victim¡¯s head with the murder weapon would be difficult for an average woman to achieve.


    Not to mention, very few women possess the mental toughness to commit murder.


    There are few cases of women indirectly, actively, or directly committing murder.


    Experts have found through numerous case studies that the ratio is 9 to 1, a real statistic.


    Female criminals using blunt instruments to kill are even rarer.


    In other words, solely using blunt instruments to commit murder is not a woman¡¯s forte!


    Of course, Xiao Yu thought his mom was an exception.


    As a child, watching his mom beat his dad, she mastered all eighteen types of martial arts, proficient with various weapons.


    She could pin his dad to the ground in minutes.


    Absolutely brutal!

 Chapter 8 - Too Beautiful to Look At Directly

    Chapter 8: Too Beautiful to Look At DirectlyPutting down the case file, Xiao Yu took out his phone to check the time; it was 6:30.


    During this period, the four trainee officers who came with him had already left.


    Master Guo Qiang had also come to invite him for dinner.


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t go.


    He was racing against time.


    The system only gave him three days to solve the case, which was very tight.


    Xiao Yu had already felt how amazing the abilities granted by the system were.


    So he was very eager for that ¡®Falcon¡¯s Eye¡¯ system skill.


    Although he didn¡¯t know the difference between ¡®ability¡¯ and ¡®skill,¡¯ he wanted both.


    If he couldn¡¯t solve the case, not only would he lose the skill, but the ability would also be taken back by the system!


    The system was rather merciless, too harsh¡­ he thought to himself while continuing to analyze the case file.


    But then his phone rang.


    Taking it out, he saw the caller ID.


    Mu Qingwu?


    Xiao Yu was puzzled; why was she calling?


    ¡°Hello.¡±


    Answering the phone, Xiao Yu asked, ¡°Big sis, what¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Busy?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s unique cold mature woman voice came through, ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner, I need to discuss something.¡±


    Wanting to refuse, but his stomach was honest, Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°Sure, where?¡±


    ¡°Where are you? I¡¯ll pick you up.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s tone was somewhat imperious.


    ¡°Your domineering attitude isn¡¯t very appealing.¡±


    Xiao Yu pouted, ¡°I prefer a little sister who cries after one punch or a big sis who goes ¡®uwu¡¯.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu was silent for a moment, ¡°I¡¯m used to speaking this way. I¡¯ll try to change it in the future.¡±


    This time, Xiao Yu was stunned.


    He noticed a good trait in her; she could take feedback.


    Unlike some girls in his previous life.


    Apart from admitting they found the wrong man, they would never admit any faults.


    Although Mu Qingwu hadn¡¯t admitted any fault.


    At least she said she would change, which was close enough¡­


    ¡°XX Road, Criminal Investigation Brigade,¡± Xiao Yu gave the address.


    In less than twenty minutes, a supercar stopped outside the Criminal Investigation Team, right in front of Xiao Yu.


    Xiao Yu opened the car door and got in.


    Mu Qingwu started the car.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Xiao Yu asked.


    They had just parted in the morning, and now she was urgently looking for him. Could it be¡­


    ¡°I told my mom that I have a boyfriend, and she said she wants to see him tomorrow.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s face remained calm, ¡°I wanted to discuss with you about meeting my mom tomorrow.¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    His scalp tingled, and his heart skipped two beats.


    In his understanding, a mother-in-law seemed like a terrifying creature.


    Yes, even though his status was fake for now.


    Meeting the mother-in-law was still terrifying!


    ¡°Wait, your mom believed it just like that?¡±


    Xiao Yu stared at Mu Qingwu, who was driving, ¡°Isn¡¯t that too hasty?¡±


    ¡°Ha.¡±


    Mu Qingwu glanced at the passenger seat, seeing Xiao Yu¡¯s shocked face, she couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°My mom¡¯s a bit eager, she¡¯s desperate to have a grandson. She doesn¡¯t care who I find. As long as it¡¯s a guy, alive, it¡¯s fine!¡±


    ¡°Wow.¡±


    Xiao Yu was a bit angry, ¡°You¡¯re using me as a tool, right?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be mad.¡±


    Mu Qingwu chuckled, ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m inviting you to dinner, to make arrangements.¡±


    Is she trying to bribe me¡­ Xiao Yu wondered, ¡°What arrangements?¡±


    ¡°Practice our lines and the interactions between couples¡­¡± Mu Qingwu trailed off.


    Interactions between couples?


    Xiao Yu laughed.


    Intimacy, of course.


    You say you have a boyfriend but keep a two-meter distance from him?


    People aren¡¯t blind, the intimacy of a couple must be there.


    Otherwise, who would believe it?


    As he laughed, Xiao Yu suddenly couldn¡¯t laugh anymore.


    In two lifetimes, apart from having a girlfriend in his previous life.


    In this life, he hadn¡¯t had anyone at all?


    Uncontrollably, sadness welled up in his heart.


    I¡¯m actually what people call a single dog, like Cara?


    There¡¯s still hope, I¡¯m only twenty-two, no rush!


    Outside the hotpot restaurant, the supercar parked in a space.


    ¡°You like hotpot?¡±


    Mu Qingwu frowned, ¡°Isn¡¯t it greasy?¡±


    ¡°Your subtext is asking¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled as he opened the car door, ¡°Will it make you gain weight? Will it cause breakouts?¡±


    Mu Qingwu: ¡­


    Looking at the big boy getting out of the car, he¡¯s so smart!


    Weight is indeed a girl¡¯s enemy.


    Even if a girl loves food.


    The older she gets, the more she stays away from greasy food.


    First, it makes you gain weight, second, it causes breakouts¡­


    They entered the hotpot restaurant.


    Their looks drew many glances.


    The boy was handsome like a painting.


    The girl was coldly beautiful, graceful like a fairy.


    Their compatibility made people indescribably jealous.


    Especially Mu Qingwu¡¯s figure and aura, absolutely stunning.


    Her elegant work dress accentuated her beautiful curves, dazzling to the eyes.


    What was even more mesmerizing was her challenging eyes.


    They sparkled with pride, confidence, defiance, as if she didn¡¯t care about anything in the world.


    Any normal man would immediately feel the urge to conquer her.


    That would be an unparalleled achievement, a lifetime¡¯s glory!


    Seeing many men staring at Mu Qingwu, Xiao Yu rolled his eyes, ¡°You really don¡¯t fit in here!¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    Mu Qingwu curled her lips, ¡°Actually, I should thank you for not taking me to a street stall.¡±


    ¡°Ha!¡± Xiao Yu laughed out loud.


    My apologies for that oversight. Let me clarify the term for you:


    ¡°Imagining a domineering CEO-like mature woman.¡± S?a??h th? N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Wearing an elegant work dress, sitting on a small street stool eating skewers.


    Oh my, the image is too beautiful to look at directly!

 Chapter 9 - Is She on Her Period?

    Chapter 9: Is She on Her Period?Xiao Yu was starving, gobbling down the hot pot.


    Mu Qingwu took a few bites of the clear broth hot pot and stopped eating.


    She seemed more interested in the free drinks at the hot pot restaurant¡­


    ¡°Do you really like the drinks?¡±


    Xiao Yu teased with a smile, ¡°I can see it in your eyes, they¡¯re filled with a longing for poverty!¡±


    Mu Qingwu: ¡­


    I really want to hit him, otherwise, I won¡¯t feel at ease!


    ¡°I haven¡¯t asked you yet, big sis.¡±


    Xiao Yu mumbled through his food, ¡°What do you do for living?¡±


    ¡°A small company.¡±


    Mu Qingwu looked at him coldly, her clear eyes like autumn water, filled with mockery and anger.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Now it was Xiao Yu¡¯s turn to want to hit her.


    That supercar of yours could probably buy a small company, right?


    He could guess that Mu Qingwu was probably one of those ¡®female CEOs.¡¯


    The kind of ¡®auntie¡¯ that boys long for but can¡¯t get¡­


    ¡°Auntie, I don¡¯t want to work hard anymore.¡±


    Xiao Yu joked with a reference from his previous life.


    ¡°What?¡±


    Mu Qingwu was stunned, then instantly reacted, annoyed, ¡°Is it fun for a man to bully a weak woman?¡±


    ¡°If I can¡¯t even bully a weak woman, how can I bully others?¡±


    Xiao Yu chuckled and shook his head, ¡°Big sis, stop pretending. I¡¯m not blind.¡±


    He was actually getting back at her for using him as a tool.


    ¡°Hmph.¡± Mu Qingwu snorted coldly.


    ¡°Tell me, how do I cooperate with you?¡±


    Xiao Yu started to feel uneasy, ¡°Your mom¡­ no, I mean, your auntie, what¡¯s she like?¡±


    ¡°Pretty good, I guess.¡±


    Mu Qingwu thought for a moment, then smirked, ¡°Just not very friendly to me!¡±


    ¡°Just like my mom.¡±


    Thinking of his own mom, Xiao Yu smiled wryly.


    It seems that parents all over the world aren¡¯t very friendly to their own children; they always like other people¡¯s kids.


    Should I go home tonight? s?a??h th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Since Master is working late, I might as well crash at the team for the night.


    Thinking of how he had run away after barely saying two words to his blind date today.


    ***


    If he went home, his mom would definitely beat him up!


    Seeing Xiao Yu suddenly looking worried and scared, Mu Qingwu became curious, ¡°Is your mother really that fierce?¡±


    ¡°Fierce?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s face turned pale, ¡°You must have misunderstood the word fierce. How should I describe my mom¡­ She¡¯s ruthless.¡±


    ¡°Haha!¡±


    Mu Qingwu laughed, her beautiful eyes sparkling, soft and tender, ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Really.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°But, although my dad and I have suffered a lot of beatings, honestly, my mom is the best mother in my heart.¡±


    Thinking of his mom in this life, infinite warmth appeared on his face.


    Yes, she was a protective mom.


    Despite bullying her son and husband.


    If anyone dared to touch her son and husband.


    She would dig up their ancestor¡¯s graves.


    A typical Northeastern woman!


    ¡°A bit envious.¡± Mu Qingwu sighed.


    ¡°All the same.¡±


    Xiao Yu laughed, ¡°Mothers envy other people¡¯s kids, kids envy other people¡¯s mothers.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true.¡±


    Mu Qingwu nodded, looking at the big boy in front of her, ¡°Are you full? I¡¯ll take you to a place.¡±


    A boutique store.


    Xiao Yu rolled his eyes the whole time like a tool.


    Under Mu Qingwu¡¯s direction, with the help of the boutique¡¯s staff and the female owner, he changed into one outfit after another, including belts, leather shoes¡­ even got a haircut.


    When he walked out of the fitting room.


    Everyone¡¯s eyes widened.


    Clothes make the man is no joke.


    Dressed in luxurious clothes, Xiao Yu now looked tall, with fair skin, a straight nose, eyes like stars, and every movement was like a breeze in spring.


    Paired with well-fitted casual wear, he could only be described as dashing and elegant.


    Xiao Yu usually didn¡¯t pay much attention to his clothes, dressing casually.


    With a face that handsome, and a model-like figure.


    He could have relied on his looks to make a living, but he chose the police profession.


    After a while, Mu Qingwu came back to her senses, noticing the boutique owner and staff staring at Xiao Yu with infatuation, feeling a strange surge of anger.


    Huh?


    What¡¯s happening to me?


    Shaking her head, Mu Qingwu said, ¡°This outfit will do.¡±


    Without thinking further, she took Xiao Yu out of the boutique.


    In the car.


    ¡°Wear this outfit to meet my mom tomorrow.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s face was slightly cold, ¡°Just wear it once tomorrow, and don¡¯t wear it again after.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Xiao Yu was puzzled.


    Is she on her period? Bad mood, huh.


    ¡°Did you hear me?¡±


    Mu Qingwu turned her head, gave Xiao Yu a cold look.


    ¡°You bought it, you decide.¡± Xiao Yu shrugged.


    Confirmed, she¡¯s definitely on her period, her mood stinks.


    At times like this, it¡¯s best not to provoke a girl, or you¡¯ll get hurt.


    The two of them discussed the details of meeting her mom the next day while in the car.


    Xiao Yu got out of the car and returned to the Criminal Investigation Team.


    Mu Qingwu didn¡¯t drive away immediately, but gazing the big boy¡¯s back.


    Not until he was out of sight did she snap out of it and drive away¡­

 Chapter 10 - If I Were the Killer

    Chapter 10: If I Were the KillerReturning to the Criminal Investigation Team, Xiao Yu picked up the case file again, forcing himself to discard all emotions.


    Only a calm mind can have clear thoughts and complete rigorous reasoning. S?a?ch* Th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    As he delved deeper into the various information and clues in the case file.


    His brain worked like a high-speed CPU, piecing together the information, and the case became increasingly clear.


    He summarized three points of doubt.


    Why did the victim go to the dormitory rooftop in the middle of the night?


    If it wasn¡¯t the two female employees who committed the murder, who could it be?


    How did the killer transport the dead victim to the warehouse?


    While Xiao Yu was analyzing and deducing the case, the other officers were also analyzing it.


    The time given by the higher-ups was too short.


    Two weeks, and now nearly five days had passed.


    If they didn¡¯t solve the case soon, everyone would be in trouble.


    In his previous life, Xiao Yu had encountered a murder case that he remembered vividly.


    The criminal police worked through the night, brainstorming based on clues and making several conjectures about the case.


    They gathered evidence based on these conjectures.


    Then they overthrew them all and reasoned anew.


    When the case was finally solved, everyone was physically and mentally exhausted, nearly collapsing.


    Doing this job drains your energy, brainpower, and body;


    living long is a fantasy¡­


    Until midnight, Xiao Yu snapped back to reality and glanced at Guo Qiang, who was smoking and pondering the case, ¡°Master, let¡¯s go back to the scene.¡±


    ¡°Go again?¡±


    Guo Qiang came back to his senses and looked at his apprentice in surprise, ¡°Thought of something?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, ¡°I feel like the case file isn¡¯t detailed enough, I want to¡­ simulate the crime scene!¡±


    Simulating the crime scene is a required course for every detective.


    Professors in police school emphasize it.


    If you can fully simulate the criminal¡¯s entire crime process, you can use some details to ¡®trace the killer.¡¯


    ¡°Click!¡±


    Guo Qiang smacked his lips, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Late at night, especially in winter, simulating the scene is painful.


    If it were anyone else, Guo Qiang wouldn¡¯t even bother.


    But this apprentice was different, too smart, he liked it.


    What if they really find something?


    So he followed his apprentice for a walk¡­


    ***


    A police car returned to the crime scene.


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t immediately go up to the dormitory rooftop but stood downstairs observing.


    If I were the victim¡­


    He closed his eyes, blocking all distractions, imagining himself as the victim.


    This is a form of psychological suggestion.


    In criminal psychology, it¡¯s part of simulating the crime scene.


    Imagining oneself as the victim to further deduce all the killer¡¯s actions.


    At this moment, Xiao Yu¡¯s adrenaline surged, his brain cells highly active.


    If pheromones could simulate.


    Then Xiao Yu¡¯s brain cells right now would be like koi in a pond, frantically vying for food, the water boiling.


    Why did the victim go to the rooftop?


    In the dead of winter, the victim wasn¡¯t stupid?


    Surely someone called him up.


    This person is very likely the killer!


    So, how did the killer call the victim to the rooftop?


    The case file shows that during the approximate time of the victim¡¯s death, there were no phone call records, no chat records on social media¡­


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes lit up, dormitory?!


    The victim was in the dormitory at the time, right?


    Someone came to find him, so he went to the rooftop?


    People who can freely enter and exit the dormitory should be from the factory, right?


    People who can go to the victim¡¯s dormitory, familiar people, management, or¡­ female employees?


    No, not those two female employees.


    Through interrogation, if they were acting suspiciously, they wouldn¡¯t escape the eyes of a bunch of veteran detectives.


    Although they are suspects, they don¡¯t seem very suspicious.


    All other employees were working overtime in the factory.


    That¡¯s not right either; during overtime, they could move freely.


    They could have left the factory and returned to the dormitory.


    But, the workshops in the factory have surveillance.


    At the time of the crime, surveillance footage showed that only a few employees left, and none for more than half an hour.


    Sneaking back to the dormitory, finding the victim, taking him to the rooftop, killing him, moving the body¡­ half an hour is not enough!


    So, these employees working overtime aren¡¯t very suspicious either.


    Is there a trick?


    Xiao Yu became puzzled.


    Not the two female employees in the dormitory, not the employees working overtime, could it be an outsider?


    But how could an outsider enter the dormitory?


    After all, there was a guard¡­


    Wait, guard?


    A cold glint flashed in Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes.


    According to the investigation, the guard was also a suspect.


    Not very suspicious.


    According to the guard¡¯s statement, he was playing a mobile game at the time.


    A check on the guard¡¯s phone confirmed that he was playing a mobile game at the time.


    This confirmed his low suspicion.


    Low suspicion doesn¡¯t mean impossible.


    In his previous life, Xiao Yu handled many cases where suspects deliberately created alibis.


    But the guard¡¯s mobile game was an online competitive game, and the network IP address was the dormitory¡¯s WIFI, that¡¯s indisputable.


    So there is a trick?


    Could an outsider sneak into the dormitory, call the victim out, kill him, and openly move the body?


    Is he a magician?


    Xiao Yu¡¯s face turned cold.


    Even a group of veteran detectives were stumped, unable to find the key.


    Now even he was stuck.


    From this, it seems the killer is very smart.


    As if everything was calculated.


    Leaving no clues, this is not something an ordinary person can do.


    Simulating the scene isn¡¯t working either.


    Wanting to solve the case is a desire; being unwilling is real too.


    Suddenly.


    A glint flashed in Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes, and his thoughts began to race again.


    If I were the killer¡­

 Chapter 11 - Time to Showcase True Skills

    Chapter 11: Time to Showcase True SkillsIn his previous life, Xiao Yu was not only good at solving cases.


    But what he was better at was¡­ simulating criminals!


    Simulating the criminal¡¯s mental activities, simulating the criminal¡¯s modus operandi, simulating everything about the criminal! S?a?ch* Th? N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Guo Qiang, standing beside him, suddenly felt a surge of hostility emanating from Xiao Yu, which startled him.


    An experienced detective¡¯s eyes are sharp.


    They can notice changes in others.


    They can sense things that ordinary people cannot.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s change indeed surprised him.


    ¡°No need to be nervous, I¡¯m simulating the criminal¡¯s mindset.¡±


    Xiao Yu explained as he walked into the employee dormitory.


    It¡¯s time to showcase true skills¡­


    Following behind with a puzzled look, Guo Qiang couldn¡¯t quite understand.


    He didn¡¯t ask either, just felt that his apprentice¡¯s current state was quite strange.


    He understood simulating the crime scene.


    But simulating the criminal¡¯s mindset, what was that?


    Could someone really simulate another person¡¯s mental activities?


    How would Guo Qiang know that the young man in front of him was a transmigrator?


    Having been a proper policeman in his previous life, Xiao Yu was best at simulating the criminal¡¯s mindset.


    He used this skill to solve countless major cases!


    ¡°Assuming I am the killer¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu stood at the door of the victim¡¯s old dormitory room, pushing the door open.


    It was an eight-person dormitory.


    An employee dormitory housing so many people was normal, unlike a college dorm.


    He walked to the victim¡¯s former bed.


    ¡°It was night, from the victim¡¯s mobile game records, he should have been lying in bed playing games.¡±


    Xiao Yu muttered to himself, ¡°Winter night, ordinary people wouldn¡¯t want to get out of bed. Even if someone called, they wouldn¡¯t usually put on clothes and go out, right? Unless there¡¯s a reason forcing him to get up, forcing him to follow the killer¡­¡±


    What could force someone to get up in the middle of the night, go to the rooftop, and face the cold wind?


    Temptation? Threat? Hatred?


    As for interest and greed¡­ a regular employee wouldn¡¯t be involved at that level.


    Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t be working overtime in a small factory during the New Year.


    Moreover, the victim was resting in the dormitory due to a cold.


    Temptation?


    Probably not, there were only two female employees in the dormitory, and they were not particularly attractive.


    Besides, going to the rooftop to have fun on a cold winter night, how much fake wine do you need to drink?


    So that leaves only threat and hatred.


    To threaten someone, you need leverage, a higher status, or to oppress their life?


    Hatred is simple¡­ no, it shouldn¡¯t be hatred either.


    If the victim had a grudge with someone, the police should have found out with their investigation ability.


    The victim had been working in this small factory for over half a year, was a good person, had many friends, and was good-looking, so a few female employees liked him.


    All this was found out by the police.


    ¡°Threat?¡±


    Xiao Yu half-closed his eyes, muttering, ¡°If I were the killer, how would I threaten someone to follow me to the rooftop?¡±


    ¡°Wait¡­ wrong, why would I threaten an ordinary employee? What would make me want to kill him?¡±


    ¡°Killing requires a reason, and for me to be so angry as to want to kill someone, they must have infringed on some of my interests.¡±


    ¡°Given the victim¡¯s status, money is unlikely, and he has no record of misconduct, so¡­ is it a love affair, a conflict between a man and a woman?¡±


    Could a love affair lead to murder?


    Ha!


    Not only possible, but in past murder cases.


    At least fifteen percent were due to love affairs.


    The most common, a partner being cheated on, leading to murder!


    ¡°The killer was cheated on?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned strange.


    If the killer was male, and the victim was the one who cheated with his partner.


    Then the killer found the victim, mentioned the affair, and threatened the victim to follow him.


    Is it possible?


    Yes!


    Assuming this, continue reasoning.


    I am the killer, I took the victim to the rooftop¡­


    On the rooftop.


    Xiao Yu stood where the victim¡¯s body was found.


    ¡°If I were the killer, choosing such a time to lure the victim to the rooftop¡­ it¡¯s obvious.¡±


    A cold glint flashed in Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes, ¡°I came to kill!¡±


    Before killing, I must have made a thorough plan.


    So¡­ I must have prepared the murder weapon in advance?


    The weapon should have been placed on the rooftop before meeting the victim?


    Otherwise, seeing the weapon, why would the victim follow me?


    Xiao Yu looked up, scanning the surroundings.


    The police had searched the crime scene countless times and found no murder weapon.


    But, for the killer to transport the body while carrying a blunt weapon capable of killing, it would be inconvenient, right?


    So, the weapon is likely still at the scene?


    If I were the killer, where would I hide it before the crime?


    Where would I hide it after the crime?


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes scanned every inch of the rooftop.


    Small base station signal tower, small storage room, waste pile, ventilation shaft, and drainage pipes¡­


    Xiao Yu began a thorough search, not missing a single spot.


    Until he finally stood in front of a drainage pipe.


    Every building has drainage pipes to prevent water accumulation on the rooftop.


    This dormitory building had four drainage pipes at the four corners of the rooftop.


    Generally, no one would check these places because they seem meaningless, unable to hide anything.


    But¡­


    Xiao Yu checked from the first drainage pipe until he reached the third one.


    Suddenly, his eyes lit up.


    When his hand slowly stretched out from where the drain connects to the pipe.


    A trace of dried, dark purple blood appeared on his fingernail.


    Dried blood.


    Found it!

 Chapter 12 - Thinking Youre Smart is Foolish

    Chapter 12: Thinking You¡¯re Smart is FoolishCrack!


    With a swing of the hammer, the drainage pipe downstairs cracked open¡­


    Clang!


    At the broken bend, a metal wrench about the length of a forearm fell out!


    Putting down the hammer, Xiao Yu looked up at the drainage pipe leading straight to the rooftop.


    What a scheme!


    After the murder, the killer threw the weapon into the drainage pipe, where it got stuck at the bend.


    How many people would think to look for the weapon there?


    This doesn¡¯t mean the police were incompetent, but that the killer was too smart, too cunning!


    Guo Qiang¡¯s gaze shifted from the wrench on the ground to Xiao Yu.


    His expression changed.


    His look wasn¡¯t that of seeing a junior or a young man.


    It was the look of seeing a peer, a colleague, a look of recognition!


    ¡°You¡¯ve made a contribution.¡±


    Guo Qiang¡¯s expression was serious, ¡°A great contribution!¡±


    ¡°Ha!¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, smiling wryly, ¡°It¡¯s useless. Since the killer could hide the weapon here, they likely didn¡¯t leave any fingerprints.¡±


    Less than fifteen minutes later, two police cars arrived, with six detectives, including the team leader and two deputy leaders.


    The weapon was taken for examination, and the team leader, Zhao Changsheng, patted Xiao Yu¡¯s shoulder, ¡°You¡¯ll be made permanent in a year, I promise. If the case is solved, you¡¯ll get the top credit.¡±


    Solving a murder case usually starts with a collective (team) third-class merit.


    With some luck, individual third-class merit isn¡¯t out of the question.


    The weapon is crucial evidence. S~?a??h the N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Catch a thief with the loot, without evidence, it¡¯s just talk. Conviction is difficult without it.


    After all, in a society ruled by law, police work also requires evidence.


    Again, no unit dislikes talents.


    An intern, on his first day in the team, found a murder weapon that the entire team couldn¡¯t find, explaining a lot.


    Such talent needs to be promised and given benefits quickly to secure him, otherwise, he might be poached.


    This is no joke!


    After a year¡¯s internship, interns are either persuaded to leave or usually stay where they interned.


    But there are special cases.


    If an intern performs exceptionally well, other units might try to recruit them.


    Does it sound like a joke?


    It¡¯s not.


    The police system is quite similar to the military.


    Before new soldiers join a unit, outstanding recruits might be ¡®reserved.¡¯


    In the police system, regular units at the same level can¡¯t poach easily.


    What if it¡¯s a higher-level unit?


    If a brigade, municipal bureau, or provincial department wants someone, would you let them go?


    ¡°Team leader, no need for that.¡±


    Xiao Yu was well aware of the system¡¯s ways, smiling as he spoke, ¡°Our team is very close to my home!¡±


    What does that mean?


    Being close to home means everything is convenient, so obviously, he wouldn¡¯t leave!


    ¡°Haha!¡±


    The team leader and two deputy leaders laughed, looking at Xiao Yu with different eyes.


    In the afternoon, Old Guo said Xiao Yu was not simple, they didn¡¯t believe it at first.


    Now they realized, he wasn¡¯t just not simple; the way he spoke showed an art young people rarely had.


    Thinking of Xiao Yu¡¯s dazzling personal file from the police academy when he reported.


    And now, this young man even found the murder weapon.


    Damn, our Criminal Investigation Team might have really struck gold!


    However, before the three leaders could get too excited.


    The forensic department reported back on the weapon.


    It was confirmed as the murder weapon, but no fingerprints were found.


    Xiao Yu was right!


    All the veteran detectives¡¯ faces darkened.


    Just as Xiao Yu said, the killer was very cunning.


    Hiding the weapon in such a place and leaving no fingerprints.


    It only showed the meticulous planning and calculation of the crime.


    Intelligent criminals and ordinary criminals are completely different concepts.


    Police dread dealing with high-IQ crimes, as they greatly increase the difficulty of solving cases.


    Just as everyone was at a loss, Xiao Yu spoke.


    ¡°No matter how cunning, there will always be a slip.¡±


    Xiao Yu said coldly, ¡°Even if his crime plan is perfect, he forgot that clues don¡¯t just come from the case itself, they can also come from the victim¡¯s past.¡±


    Everyone: ???


    Finding clues from the victim?


    The person is dead, everything that could be checked has been checked, what other clues?


    ¡°In police school, a teacher once told me that those who think they are very smart are often the most foolish.¡±


    Xiao Yu shared his view, ¡°Because smart people are most easily fooled by their own cleverness. When plotting against others, they complicate things, focusing on the intricacy of the layout, the sophistication of the methods. But they overlook the person they are plotting against. The only crime without traces is a crime of passion. Unless the killer is such a person, there will be a reason for the murder. What reason compelled him to kill the victim?¡±


    His words made the veteran detectives¡¯ eyes light up.


    Exactly.


    Since the killer is so smart, the planning time for the murder wasn¡¯t short.


    The reason for the murder is the process; the victim must have done something in the past that made the killer want to kill him, which also represents time.


    Yes, we can¡¯t find the killer now.


    But we can investigate the victim¡¯s past, find out what he did that led to this premeditated murder.


    Smiles returned to everyone¡¯s faces, and all eyes were on Xiao Yu.


    Especially the team leaders¡¯ gazes were burning.


    Like a normal guy seeing a stunning beauty undressed on the bed.


    This kid must be ours in the Criminal Investigation Team.


    Anyone trying to poach him, we¡¯ll break their hands!


    ¡­

 Chapter 13 - A Womans Curiosity

    Chapter 13: A Woman¡¯s CuriosityAt three in the morning.


    Xiao Yu had to rest after returning to the Criminal Investigation Team.


    He had promised to accompany Mu Qingwu to meet the ¡®mother-in-law¡¯ at noon.


    He needed to be in good condition for that.


    Currently, Xiao Yu was lying alone on the guest sofa in the team leader¡¯s office, sleeping soundly.


    This treatment wasn¡¯t for just anyone.


    No one was jealous; it was earned through ¡®ability.¡¯


    The others weren¡¯t as fortunate. Under the leadership of Team Leader Zhao Changsheng, they began thoroughly investigating the victim¡¯s past.


    Time was running out for solving the case¡­


    At seven o¡¯clock, the phone alarm rang.


    Xiao Yu opened his eyes.


    He found Team Leader Zhao sitting behind his desk, eyes bloodshot, looking at case files on the computer.


    ¡°Get up, go to the cafeteria and eat something.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a day off, go home and rest.¡±


    Trainee officers are given certain accommodations during their internship.


    Normally, it¡¯s ¡®8 to 5¡¯ with the option to leave work, and two days off per week.


    Those who are sensible know to stay and work overtime, but the foolish ones run off as soon as it¡¯s time to leave.


    ¡°Great, I actually wanted to ask for leave this morning to take care of something.¡±


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t hold back, ¡°I¡¯ll try to come back to work this afternoon.¡±


    ¡°Good, keep up the enthusiasm.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng liked this junior more and more, nodding with a smile.


    Leaving the Criminal Investigation Team, Xiao Yu took out his phone and called Mu Qingwu, ¡°Where are you? Come pick me up.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu was silent for a moment, ¡°You¡¯re treating me like a driver?¡±


    ¡°Of course not.¡±


    Xiao Yu forced a laugh, ¡°Can I take a cab instead?¡±


    ¡°Hmph.¡±


    Mu Qingwu snorted coldly, ¡°I¡¯m at XXXX Fitness Club, come find me.¡±


    A fitness girl?


    Xiao Yu¡¯s impression of Mu Qingwu dropped immediately.


    As everyone knows.


    Girls who love going to the gym, well, it¡¯s hard to describe¡­


    But when he arrived, Xiao Yu took back his prejudice.


    This was a women¡¯s fitness club, membership-based, not open to men.


    Yet Xiao Yu was an exception, led into a private fitness room.


    Walking in, he saw Mu Qingwu running in her workout clothes.


    Suddenly, Xiao Yu swallowed.


    In the daylight, Mu Qingwu¡¯s fair face glistened with sweat.


    Her appearance was pure and elegant, like a lotus untouched by the mud.


    Her clear eyes seemed like an icy mirror, hiding a noble and cold demeanor.


    Her figure in the workout clothes was curvaceous and perfect.


    Especially her legs¡­ how could they be so long? S?a??h the ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    This made Xiao Yu think of a joke.


    Once there was a little ant that loved playing with its legs.


    One day, it saw a centipede.


    The little ant was delighted and said, ¡°Wow, I could play with these legs for a year!¡±


    With all the effort, using Xiao Yu¡¯s limited vocabulary to describe Mu Qingwu¡¯s figure.


    In other words, Wow, it¡¯s explosive!


    Xiao Yu felt an urge to find a girlfriend.


    Whether she¡¯s a beauty doesn¡¯t matter.


    Whether she has a hot, explosive figure doesn¡¯t matter.


    It¡¯s not that Xiao Yu was craving Mu Qingwu¡¯s body.


    Mainly, he wanted to find true love in this cold society.


    Is that wrong?


    ¡°Had enough staring?¡±


    Stepping off the treadmill, Mu Qingwu came in front of Xiao Yu, looking directly into his eyes, ¡°Is it nice?¡±


    ¡°Nice¡­ no.¡±


    Xiao Yu snapped back, righteously saying, ¡°Big sis, you misunderstood, I¡¯m not that kind of person.¡±


    Who knows if others would believe it, but he believed it himself!


    Mu Qingwu smirked and pointed to the fitness equipment beside her, ¡°Go play by yourself, it¡¯s still early.¡± (tln :Qingwu mean, he should let out his little jonny by himself lmao)


    Expecting a delicate boy to lift weights, what are you thinking¡­ Xiao Yu shook his head, ¡°I stayed up late last night, I don¡¯t want to die!¡±


    Staying up late already stresses the heart.


    Staying up late and vigorous exercise can easily lead to sudden death!


    ¡°Why did you want to become a police officer?¡±


    Because of the boy¡¯s words, Mu Qingwu frowned.


    How many normal girls would want to find a police officer as a partner?


    Probably not many.


    Why?


    Desk police work is fine, but fieldwork¡­


    Have you considered your partner getting injured, disabled, or worse?


    If such a situation really happened, could your heart handle it?


    ¡°Some things always need someone to do them.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°Right?¡±


    Mu Qingwu was stunned, staring at Xiao Yu.


    His words reminded her of her father.


    She remembered how, as a child, she loved playing with her father¡¯s third-class merit medal.


    Her father was once a soldier and had earned honors.


    She remembered asking her father curiously before he passed: Why be a soldier?


    What did her father say?


    He said: Protecting the country is something that someone has to do!


    Earning honors was hard, and her father was injured, unfit to stay in the army.


    After transitioning to civilian life, he met her mother, married, and had her.


    Her father built a small business into a big company from scratch.


    Unfortunately, he passed away when she was in her second year of college.


    At 20, she took over her father¡¯s company.


    In eight years, she transformed her father¡¯s company into one of the top ten financial conglomerates in the country¡­


    Coming back to her senses, Mu Qingwu¡¯s gaze became complex, giving Xiao Yu a deep look.


    What is the world of men like?


    She became curious about this big boy, Xiao Yu.


    When a woman becomes curious about a man.


    What could happen?

 Chapter 14 - Undercover Agents

    Chapter 14: Undercover Agents¡°Hungry?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s gaze at Xiao Yu softened unconsciously.


    ¡°Hungry.¡±


    Xiao Yu blinked pitifully, honestly nodding his head.


    ¡°Want to eat takeout?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s icy expression melted, showing rare warmth.


    ¡°Eat takeout¡­¡± Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned strange.


    He remembered a legend from his police academy days in his previous life.


    A senior returned to school after summer break.


    When he walked out of the train station, a flashy middle-aged lady stopped him.


    She asked, ¡°Hey young man, want to eat takeout?¡±


    The senior hesitated for a moment, then followed the lady.


    That day.


    The senior grew up.


    And opened the door to a new world¡­


    ***


    A series of mouth-watering takeout dishes were delivered to the fitness club.


    Xiao Yu ate heartily.


    He knew this wasn¡¯t ordinary takeout, it was probably from some high-end restaurant.


    ¡°Eat slowly.¡±


    Watching Xiao Yu gobble down the food, Mu Qingwu gently scolded, ¡°How old are you? Aren¡¯t you afraid of choking?¡±


    ¡°You seem just like my mom!¡±


    This wasn¡¯t flirting, Xiao Yu was just complaining.


    Eating quickly was a habit from his previous life.


    Sometimes, cases were urgent, and there wasn¡¯t much time to eat.


    When on field duty, you ate wherever you could find something.


    Meal expenses came out of your own pocket, no reimbursement.


    Unless it was a specific official business trip, then it would be reimbursed!


    ¡°Ha!¡± Mu Qingwu laughed.


    After laughing, she was stunned.


    It seemed like she laughed more in this short time with this big boy than she had in the past month!


    While eating, Xiao Yu couldn¡¯t help but sneak peeks at Mu Qingwu.


    He couldn¡¯t help it; Mu Qingwu in workout clothes was too eye-catching.


    Plus, he had already imagined her in short shorts, a tank top, long legs in high-heeled sandals, dancing in a nightclub, hair flying.


    A proper nightclub queen!


    Although they had known each other for just one day, Xiao Yu knew that this ice-cold mature woman would never go to such places in her life.


    After eating, the two left the club and went to Mu Qingwu¡¯s villa.


    He took a shower and changed into the outfit Mu Qingwu bought for him yesterday.


    Xiao Yu transformed, appearing as a handsome and elegant young man.


    ¡°Remember what I taught you?¡±


    Once they sat on the living room sofa, Mu Qingwu asked worriedly.


    ¡°Of course, I¡¯m not stupid.¡±


    Xiao Yu nodded, ¡°We¡¯ve been dating for a week.¡±


    ¡°How did we meet?¡± Mu Qingwu pressed.


    ¡°One time you went to a restaurant to eat, your wallet was stolen, I happened to be there and caught the thief. Big sis was captivated by my stunning looks.¡± Xiao Yu grinned mischievously.


    ¡°Do you believe I¡¯ll beat you up?¡± Mu Qingwu glared.


    ¡°Alright, I was captivated by big sis¡¯s stunning looks and pursued you first.¡± Xiao Yu pouted.


    Ha, women!


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Mu Qingwu nodded, very satisfied, ¡°What if she asks about your family?¡±


    ¡°Tell the truth, of course.¡±


    Xiao Yu shrugged, ¡°Does Auntie have a snobbish eye?¡±


    ¡°No, she doesn¡¯t.¡±


    Mu Qingwu shook her head, ¡°When my dad met my mom, he was just a poor guy who had just retired from the military. Despite her family¡¯s opposition, my mom stayed with my dad.¡±


    ¡°Wow, Auntie is impressive.¡±


    Xiao Yu was surprised, ¡°I think Auntie and my mom have similar personalities. When my mom married my dad, her family opposed it, not wanting her to marry far away. But she still came to Bincheng and married my dad.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    Mu Qingwu was astonished, ¡°My mom too!¡±


    They stared at each other, faces filled with surprise.


    What a coincidence?


    ¡°By the way.¡±


    Xiao Yu asked, ¡°When Auntie gets here, we¡­¡±


    ¡°At most¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu bit her lip, ¡°We can hold hands!¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t mind. As a guy, he wasn¡¯t losing out.


    They weren¡¯t really a couple anyway.


    Even though he had transmigrated, his values from his previous life were still intact.


    The next moment.


    Xiao Yu reached out and held Mu Qingwu¡¯s white jade-like hand. S?a??h th? ?0velF?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°You¡­¡± Mu Qingwu was both surprised and angry, trying to pull away.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move, someone outside is sneakily watching.¡±


    Xiao Yu frowned, ¡°A middle-aged woman, your bodyguards didn¡¯t catch her, and she hasn¡¯t come in to inform you. It should be¡­ Auntie, right?¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Mu Qingwu was startled.


    It must be her mother; she would definitely do something like this.


    Was she suspicious?


    It made sense; she had just told her mother she didn¡¯t have a boyfriend recently.


    Suddenly having one would definitely raise suspicion.


    Thinking of this, Mu Qingwu sighed inwardly.


    She leaned over, nestling into Xiao Yu¡¯s arms like a little bird.


    If we¡¯re acting, let¡¯s go all the way, might as well let this guy benefit!


    ¡°I suddenly have a feeling.¡±


    Xiao Yu reached out, wrapping his arm around Mu Qingwu¡¯s slender waist, making no other moves.


    ¡°What?¡± Body tensed, Mu Qingwu asked.


    ¡°Right now, we look like undercover agents meeting under the enemy¡¯s nose.¡±


    Xiao Yu laughed, looking at the beauty in his arms, ¡°Big sis, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    ¡°Ha!¡±


    Her tense body relaxed, leaning softly into the big boy¡¯s arms, Mu Qingwu chuckled, giving Xiao Yu a playful look.


    They both froze.


    Why did it feel like they were really a couple?


    Why¡­ did it feel so natural?

 Chapter 15 - Twenty-Two Years of Skill

    Chapter 15: Twenty-Two Years of SkillThe villa¡¯s door quietly opened, and a woman sneaked in.


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu held back their laughter, pretending not to notice, feeling quite uncomfortable.


    However¡­


    The woman didn¡¯t disturb them; instead, she sneaked around to a spot not far behind them and hid.


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu were at a loss between laughing and crying.


    Should we notice her or not?


    It was clear.


    The woman wanted to see their intimate interactions.


    Now they regretted it.


    When the woman came in just now, they should have pretended to notice.


    What do we do now?


    Mu Qingwu looked helpless, raising her face, her red lips lightly imprinting on Xiao Yu¡¯s cheek.


    Xiao Yu, equally helpless, lowered his head, kissed Mu Qingwu¡¯s fair forehead, and buried his face in her flowing hair.


    That¡¯s intimate enough, right?


    The two silently pleaded: Please, show yourself already!


    However¡­


    The woman was quite mischievous, staying hidden and watching them intently.


    Is this really okay?


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu were about to cry.


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    ¡°I¡¯m hungry.¡±


    Suddenly, Xiao Yu spoke softly, ¡°Big sis, make me some food.¡±


    ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t know how.¡±


    Mu Qingwu shot a glance at Xiao Yu.


    She truly didn¡¯t know how. As a child, her mother cooked everything for her.


    Before graduating college, she took over her father¡¯s company, leaving no time to learn cooking.


    ¡°I can cook, I¡¯ll teach you.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, helping Mu Qingwu stand.


    Hand in hand, they pretended not to notice the hidden woman and walked towards the kitchen.


    The kitchen was semi-open, initially a place they could hide.


    But¡­ the woman sneakily moved to the other side of the villa¡¯s hall, continuing to spy.


    They were about to go crazy!


    ¡°What do we do now?¡±


    Mu Qingwu whispered, on the verge of tears.


    ¡°How should I know?¡±


    Xiao Yu was also at his wit¡¯s end, whispering, ¡°It¡¯s almost noon, Auntie must be hungry too. Forget it, I¡¯ll teach you to cook.¡±


    Teaching wasn¡¯t entirely true; it was more of Mu Qingwu fumbling around while Xiao Yu chopped and cooked.


    During the process, he did teach.


    To appear more intimate, Xiao Yu hugged Mu Qingwu from behind, holding her slender hands.


    Teaching her to chop, to slice, to make scallion pancakes.


    Gradually, they started having fun.


    Xiao Yu mischievously smeared dough on Mu Qingwu¡¯s face.


    Mu Qingwu squealed, grabbing dough and slapping it on Xiao Yu.


    The scene was like a playful couple in love, filled with joy.


    Finally, Xiao Yu hugged Mu Qingwu.


    Mu Qingwu bit Xiao Yu¡¯s neck.


    The scene froze, both lost in the moment¡­


    ¡°Cough, cough, cough!¡±


    A series of fake coughs came from outside the kitchen.


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu separated like they were shocked, their expressions unnatural.


    For a moment, they were indeed having fun.


    They had forgotten about the hidden woman, can you believe it?!


    ¡°Mom, why didn¡¯t you tell us you were coming?¡±


    Mu Qingwu feigned surprise, looking at the woman standing in the hall.


    Xiao Yu also observed the woman.


    She was about 165 cm tall, neither fat nor thin.


    Though middle-aged, she was still beautiful and charming.


    Of course, without her looks, she wouldn¡¯t have given birth to a nationally beautiful ice queen like Mu Qingwu.


    ¡°Hmph.¡±


    Zhou Xuelan ignored her daughter, her eyes fixed on Xiao Yu, smiling broadly.


    She looked at him like a mother-in-law admiring her son-in-law, very satisfied.


    No wonder, Xiao Yu was indeed good-looking.


    After some intentional grooming, calling him handsome wasn¡¯t an exaggeration¡­


    ¡°Auntie, hello, I¡¯m Xiao Yu. Nice to meet you.¡±


    Xiao Yu approached her generously, flashing a sunny smile, ¡°I¡¯ve heard Big Sis Qingwu say Auntie is beautiful. I didn¡¯t expect Auntie to be so good-looking. Standing together with Qingwu, you look like sisters.¡±


    Can my twenty-two years of flattering my own mom be resisted?


    ¡°Haha, good child, you¡¯re so sweet!¡±


    Zhou Xuelan was immediately charmed, her face beaming, taking Xiao Yu¡¯s hand and leading him to the sofa, asking, ¡°Come, tell Auntie how you met Qingwu¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu rolled her beautiful eyes.


    She felt like she had become invisible, strangely a bit jealous, glaring at Xiao Yu¡¯s back, she followed.


    Xiao Yu had a sweet mouth.


    This came from years of flattering his own mom.


    And he learned it from his dad too.


    No choice, their family status was clear.


    His mom had a bit of a temper; without flattering, getting beaten was easy.


    As rehearsed with Mu Qingwu.


    Under Zhou Xuelan¡¯s detailed questioning like checking a household register.


    Xiao Yu answered smoothly, saying whatever was asked.


    Except for her slight dissatisfaction with him being a police officer, Zhou Xuelan was pleased with everything else.


    Especially after tasting Xiao Yu¡¯s cooking at lunch, even the police occupation was overlooked.


    After lunch, Zhou Xuelan¡¯s gaze at Xiao Yu was filled with motherly affection.


    As for Mu Qingwu, she had rolled her eyes countless times.


    Initially worried about being exposed, she didn¡¯t expect her mom to be so satisfied with Xiao Yu.


    That affection made her somewhat jealous.


    As if Xiao Yu was the real child and she was adopted.


    After chatting for a while, Xiao Yu took his leave.


    With the mother and daughter seeing him off, Xiao Yu left the villa and took a cab back to the Criminal Investigation Team.


    The system¡¯s task time had already passed one day, leaving less than two days.


    Whether for the post-task skill or to prevent the ability from being revoked by the system.


    The case must be solved!

 Chapter 16 - The One Called a Monster

    Chapter 16: The One Called a MonsterReturning to the Criminal Investigation Team, Xiao Yu received some unexpected news.


    There was no progress in investigating the victim¡¯s past in the warehouse murder case.


    Hearing this news hit Xiao Yu hard.


    It made him feel as if all his actions were already exposed to the killer¡¯s eyes, leaving him nowhere to hide.


    The sense of panic nearly overwhelmed him!


    Why the killer¡¯s eyes?


    Xiao Yu guessed that the killer had anticipated this step, predicting that the police would investigate the victim.


    How is that possible?!


    Regaining his composure, Xiao Yu¡¯s face turned cold.


    As a transmigrator with experience from a previous life.


    Rejoining the police force, he thought he could easily stand out, becoming the most outstanding flower in the police circle.


    But reality was brutally harsh; the first case he encountered slapped him hard!


    ¡°This killer is quite impressive.¡±


    Guo Qiang glanced at his disheartened apprentice, offering some comfort, ¡°Don¡¯t be discouraged, we still have a chance.¡±


    Impressive, my foot! Don¡¯t insult those words; does he even deserve it?


    Xiao Yu was furious.


    He didn¡¯t know how severe the consequences would be.


    When Xiao Yu gets serious, his brain works at full capacity.


    It¡¯s terrifying!


    Why did Xiao Yu become a star cop in his previous life?


    Because of his case-solving ability, because of his intelligence.


    But very few people genuinely liked him in his previous life.


    Why?


    His IQ was too high, like a monster.


    High intelligence meant he couldn¡¯t be led in the usual way.


    Sometimes, he only saw one aspect of any problem.


    It was hard for him to connect with most people. s?a??h th? ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    He often refused to integrate into other groups¡­


    Xiao Yu knew that such a version of himself was wrong.


    After transmigrating, he worked hard to change himself.


    He tried not to think about problems in ways beyond people¡¯s understanding.


    Xiao Yu spent ten years.


    He corrected certain ¡®bad habits.¡¯


    But now, Xiao Yu¡¯s expression changed.


    Cold, emotionless.


    The light in his eyes turned icy and numb.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s brain, however, entered a state of operation beyond ordinary comprehension.


    Under the horrified gaze of Guo Qiang, Xiao Yu spoke, each word as cold as a hellish wind, chilling to the bone.


    ¡°Assuming¡­ I am the killer!¡±


    ¡­


    ¡°How many ways are there for me to kill the victim?¡±


    ¡°Many, many ways!¡±


    ¡°Why choose the simplest, most brutal method?¡±


    ¡°To cover up the truth!¡±


    ¡°I am very aware that sometimes the simplest method is the least flawed method.¡±


    ¡°Like darkness under the lamp, because it is simple, no one pays attention to straightforward details.¡±


    ¡°People pick up chopsticks without thinking about their size, not considering the force needed to pick up food. They just use them. This is inertia.¡±


    ¡°Like people never think about how many times they blink per minute, how many times they touch their phones a day¡­ When inertia becomes natural, they won¡¯t think about it. They find it boring and automatically ignore it.¡±


    ¡°I know that as long as I commit a crime, I will inevitably leave clues. But when clues are simple, they are easily overlooked.¡±


    ¡°So, what do I need to do during the murder?¡±


    ¡°How do I make all the police ignore me and not suspect me?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s impossible to do that. No matter how perfect I plan, as long as I kill, the victim will inevitably leave clues on them!¡±


    ¡°What worries me most on the victim¡¯s body? Words? Identity? Phone? Clothing? Family¡­ no, none of these, I can control all of them. Except¡­ emotions!¡±


    ¡°Ah, I see!¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was no longer cold, his eyes regained vitality, a smile curved his lips, mumbling to himself, ¡°Looks like I guessed it at the beginning but overlooked it. You can calculate everything, except a person¡¯s emotions. In other words, the victim¡­ indeed cheated on you, right?!¡±


    ***


    ¡°A second phone?¡±


    Criminal Investigation Team Leader Zhao Changsheng was astonished, looking at Xiao Yu, ¡°You suspect the victim had a second phone?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Xiao Yu nodded, ¡°Through the colleagues¡¯ inquiries and investigations of the factory employees, the victim often went out alone in the past six months, sometimes not returning at night. You know, the victim had no relatives in the city; with a dormitory, why go out to stay? I suspect the victim had a woman outside. Whether she was a girlfriend or not is unclear, but this woman must be related to the killer.¡±


    ¡°At the same time, I request a thorough investigation of the victim¡¯s social media under his ID and all phone numbers.¡±


    ¡°The reason for suspecting a second phone is because that woman is likely connected to someone inside the factory. The victim didn¡¯t want anyone to find out about everything between him and this woman.¡±


    ¡°I suspect this woman is relatively wealthy. Or rather, the killer is wealthy.¡±


    ¡°This can be seen from the victim¡¯s clothes. Colleagues found two luxury brand outfits and a pair of limited-edition basketball shoes in his suitcase. Given the victim¡¯s income, buying such things is wasteful, but all his coworkers said he was usually very frugal.¡±


    At this point, Xiao Yu looked at the astonished and contemplative team leader.


    ¡°As long as we find this woman, we can find the killer!¡±

 Chapter 17 - Arriving with the Starlight

    Chapter 17: Arriving with the StarlightCriminal Investigation Team¡¯s meeting room.


    Zhao Changsheng issued an order that left everyone in shock.


    Deputy Team Leader Gou Qinghua was removed from his position as head of the warehouse murder case task force and demoted to team member.


    Trainee officer Xiao Yu was appointed as the head of the task force for the warehouse murder case.


    While everyone was shocked, they weren¡¯t entirely surprised.


    Though Xiao Yu had only reported to the Criminal Investigation Team yesterday.


    That very night, he found the murder weapon used by the killer.


    Everyone had seen Xiao Yu¡¯s criminal investigation skills with their own eyes.


    This kid¡¯s case-solving ability was extremely strong, his thinking frighteningly quick.


    With the limited time given by superiors, the pressure was immense.


    At this point, proficiency took precedence over seniority; whoever was capable took charge.


    There was no room for feeling disgruntled, only unity to solve the case.


    Yet, having a bunch of veteran detectives take orders from a trainee felt somewhat strange.


    Could Xiao Yu really command them?


    What happened next was surprising.


    Originally, the task force had seven members, including a deputy team leader and six veteran detectives.


    Not only did Xiao Yu clearly define roles, but he also demonstrated leadership ability.


    Immediately, all seven veteran detectives, including the deputy team leader, were assigned their tasks by Xiao Yu.


    Time was running out for the Criminal Investigation Team.


    Even less so for Xiao Yu.


    The system¡¯s task deadline was less than a day and a half away.


    This wasn¡¯t just about earning system skills.


    Nor about whether his abilities would be revoked.


    It was about the killer, taunting him!


    Standing on the rooftop at the crime scene.


    Xiao Yu stood like a javelin, gazing at the snowflake-laden sky, his eyes gleaming with knife-like sharpness.


    Who gave you the guts?


    ***


    Checking whether someone has other social media accounts and phone numbers is simple.


    Half an hour was enough. S~?a??h the N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The current world and Xiao Yu¡¯s previous life are parallel worlds.


    Registering some accounts also requires real-name verification.


    A veteran detective found the result.


    The victim had no other accounts or phone numbers!


    Ha, is that all¡­ Xiao Yu sneered.


    Soon, two more veteran detectives approached Xiao Yu.


    The social media accounts and phone numbers of the victim¡¯s dorm mates.


    All checked, none had extra accounts.


    Xiao Yu smiled.


    It¡¯s not over yet!


    By four in the afternoon.


    Deputy Team Leader Gou Qinghua and two veteran detectives came to Xiao Yu, their faces beaming, ¡°We found it!¡±


    ¡°Hm?¡± Xiao Yu looked directly at the deputy team leader.


    ¡°The victim¡¯s mother has two phone numbers, and two WeChat accounts registered under her name.¡±


    The deputy team leader said, ¡°One WeChat account is mostly used to chat with friends and family, but the other has only two friends. Oddly, the victim¡¯s mother is in H City and rarely leaves, yet her friends¡¯ registration locations are all in Bincheng. One friend frequently sends money to the victim¡¯s mother¡¯s WeChat. Suspected to be¡­ the victim¡¯s secret account.¡±


    ¡°Registration info?¡± Xiao Yu¡¯s smile widened.


    ¡°A woman.¡±


    Gou Qinghua¡¯s expression was odd, ¡°Zuo Hongyu, 34 years old, local, unemployed, married, the victim¡¯s factory¡­ boss¡¯s wife!¡±


    ¡°Hm?¡± Xiao Yu was momentarily stunned.


    Immediately after, his smile deepened, revealing an expression of ¡®So that¡¯s how it is,¡¯ ¡®I see now.¡¯


    So the victim had an affair with his boss¡¯s wife?


    No wonder we couldn¡¯t find your other phone.


    The accounts and phone numbers were given by her, right?


    The victim¡¯s second phone was likely taken by the killer?


    Of course, you¡¯re too smart to be an ordinary person.


    With your intelligence, at the very least, you could have been a small business owner.


    When did you discover your wife was having an affair with an employee?


    Probably a long time ago?


    You pretended not to know, planning this murder all along, right?


    You calculated everything, but the only flaw was the victim.


    No wonder the guard didn¡¯t point you out.


    And you could freely enter the employee dormitory.


    When the boss threatens, when the superior oppresses, the victim would definitely follow you?


    Once determined, killing became easy.


    But you couldn¡¯t have transported the body to the warehouse alone.


    Who else did you threaten to cooperate with you?


    Everything fits perfectly, all anomalies match.


    With the right direction, tracing back won¡¯t be hard to find your accomplice.


    This can end now!


    ¡°Apply for a search warrant and arrest warrant, implement the arrest!¡±


    Xiao Yu ordered, ¡°If he runs, apply for an online escape notice, issue a nationwide warrant!¡±


    Arrest who?


    The factory owner!


    ¡°Yes!¡± The team members left.


    But as they left, their gazes at Xiao Yu changed.


    Their eyes now carried a hint of admiration, convinced.


    From today, no one would dare treat Xiao Yu as a trainee.


    Some people are born to shine.


    Coming with the starlight!

 Chapter 18 - Happy to Become Official

    Chapter 18: Happy to Become OfficialNight, 8:15 PM.


    Xiao Yu walked into the Criminal Investigation Team¡¯s interrogation room, frowning when he saw a middle-aged man handcuffed to the interrogation chair.


    Liu Shu, male, 37 years old, owner of XX factory¡­ prime suspect!


    Capturing him was easy, without any resistance.


    The man didn¡¯t resist at all, nor did he attempt to flee.


    It was as if he already knew the police would come to arrest him.


    ¡°You wanted to see me?¡±


    Xiao Yu stood in front of Liu Shu, speaking coldly.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Liu Shu remained calm, curiously sizing up Xiao Yu, ¡°Trainee¡­ officer?¡±


    ¡°You know police ranks?¡± Xiao Yu asked indifferently.


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Liu Shu nodded, ¡°I attended police school once, but for some reasons, I didn¡¯t become a cop. Maybe, even fate knew someone like me doesn¡¯t deserve to be a cop!¡±


    I see!


    No wonder his counter-investigation skills seemed familiar¡­ Xiao Yu squinted his eyes, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you run?¡±


    ¡°Couldn¡¯t escape.¡±


    Liu Shu smiled and shook his head, ¡°When my plan was uncovered, I knew I was doomed. I just didn¡¯t expect the one who¡¯d catch me to be so young.¡±


    ¡°Still sane, not completely mad.¡± Xiao Yu nodded.


    What is he talking about?


    ¡°I tried.¡±


    Liu Shu smiled bitterly, giving an answer, ¡°After all, she¡¯s my wife whom I¡¯ve shared a bed with for years. I couldn¡¯t do it!¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned complex as he pulled out a pack of cigarettes.


    In his previous life, he was a heavy smoker.


    In this life, he hadn¡¯t smoked a single cigarette.


    Xiao Yu opened the pack, took one for himself and placed another in Liu Shu¡¯s mouth, lighting them both.


    ¡°Thanks.¡±


    Liu Shu took a puff and nodded.


    Squinting his eyes, he savored the taste of tobacco.


    ¡°Cough, cough!¡± Xiao Yu choked.


    His body in this life couldn¡¯t handle the smoke, but he slowly adjusted, finding the familiar feeling from his previous life.


    He dared not inhale too quickly, fearing dizziness¡­


    ¡°Was it worth it?¡± Xiao Yu asked.


    ¡°Unresolvable!¡±


    Liu Shu exhaled smoke, ¡°I¡¯m a man, after all.¡±


    ¡°You probably won¡¯t regret it, will you?¡±


    Xiao Yu looked into Liu Shu¡¯s eyes, ¡°Do you understand the consequences?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Liu Shu nodded, smiling.


    ¡°I will help you ensure your personal property goes to your parents and child.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression remained indifferent, ¡°Your wife probably won¡¯t get anything.¡±


    A woman who cheats and still wants her husband¡¯s property?


    Dream on!


    ¡°Thanks.¡± Liu Shu¡¯s eyes lit up.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t run, it¡¯s what you deserve.¡± Xiao Yu shook his head.


    He knew very well that if Liu Shu wanted to escape, catching him in a short time would be tough.


    Without closing the case, Xiao Yu couldn¡¯t complete his task.


    Even if the case was solved later, it wouldn¡¯t matter¡­


    ¡°Anything else you want to say?¡±


    As a cop, Xiao Yu would never sympathize with criminals.


    Regardless of the reasons, they aren¡¯t excuses for committing crimes.


    No matter who it is, including himself.


    If you commit a crime, you must be punished.


    Otherwise, why be a cop?


    ¡°Nothing else.¡±


    Liu Shu stubbed out the cigarette, ¡°My only regret is letting down my child and parents.¡±


    Xiao Yu turned and left¡­


    Walking out of the interrogation room.


    He saw the police in the hall, all beaming with joy. S?a?ch* Th? ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The gloom in his heart dissipated, and Xiao Yu smiled.


    The team leader approached, smiling broadly and heavily patting Xiao Yu¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°I¡¯ve submitted a report for you.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng laughed, ¡°Exceptional performance and outstanding contribution, you¡¯ll be promoted to official status. Within a week, your official position will be approved. As for whether you¡¯ll get a third-class merit award, that depends on the higher-ups. But you¡¯ll at least get an internal honor medal. How does that sound?¡±


    Your method of rewarding subordinates isn¡¯t very sophisticated¡­ Xiao Yu thought, smiling wryly.


    It wasn¡¯t hard to see that the team leader was an honest man, straightforward.


    Working under such a person would be comfortable, no need for tricks.


    The three deputy leaders, the instructor, and future colleagues all offered their congratulations.


    The other four trainee officers had smiles that resembled wry ones.


    Not being envious or jealous would be a lie.


    They all came to intern together, why is he so awesome?


    Oh, he solved a case, a murder case no less, so it¡¯s fine¡­


    With the case solved, the follow-up work didn¡¯t require much of Xiao Yu¡¯s involvement.


    The rewards from above would come after the case was officially closed.


    But the Criminal Investigation Team still gave Xiao Yu a reward.


    Three days off!


    Xiao Yu felt a bit excited.


    No one knew better than him how rare vacations were for cops.


    A job where you could be woken up by a phone call in the middle of the night to report for duty.


    Forget leaving early, overtime could kill you.


    Staying up all night investigating cases was basic.


    And you still want a vacation?


    Wake up, dreaming like that isn¡¯t right!


    ***


    ¡¾Ding, congratulations to the host for solving the warehouse murder case!¡¿


    ¡¾Reward, skill: Falcon¡¯s Eye!¡¿


    Just as Xiao Yu walked out of the Criminal Investigation Team¡¯s gate, he halted.


    His eyes instantly changed, as if they were glimmering.


    A flash¡­


    Xiao Yu noticed his vision had changed.


    The world within his sight was different.


    He could see farther, notice more details in his visual field.


    Even moving objects seemed slower to him.


    Xiao Yu finally understood the difference between the system-given abilities and skills.


    Abilities directly affect the body.


    Skills can be turned on and off at will.


    With a blink, ¡®Falcon¡¯s Eye¡¯ deactivated.


    Xiao Yu smiled happily.


    The clouds parted, revealing the moon¡¯s bright glow.


    Accompanied by the moonlight, he walked home¡­

 Chapter 19 - Older Than You or Older Than Us

    Chapter 19: Older Than You or Older Than UsStanding at his front door, Xiao Yu¡¯s hand trembled as he held the key.


    How long has it been since Mom last hit me?


    I left my blind date and ran off, haven¡¯t been home for two days.


    Will I die a horrible death?


    At this moment, Xiao Yu felt like an ant on a hot pan, desperately thinking of a strategy.


    Wait, I have a girlfriend?


    Xiao Yu brightened up, and his hand stopped shaking.


    This was the only self-saving method he could think of.


    He had to try, make one last effort.


    Quietly opening the door, Xiao Yu cautiously walked into the living room.


    The living room was pitch black.


    Strange, it¡¯s only ten o¡¯clock, right?


    Dad and Mom went to bed this early?


    The heart that had leaped into his throat settled back into his chest.


    Xiao Yu let out a sigh of relief.


    He wasn¡¯t afraid of facing fierce, brutal criminals, so why was he so scared of his mom?


    Childhood trauma!


    Mom¡¯s way of disciplining kids was very straightforward.


    One word: whack!


    I have to admit, this method of disciplining children is incorrect.


    But it¡¯s very effective!


    Of course, having a mom who was a former provincial sanda champion. (tln :google it, its supposed to be a martial arts championship)


    She knew exactly how to manage disciplining her children and husband¡­


    Just when Xiao Yu finished changing his shoes.


    Click.


    The living room light turned on.


    Xiao Yu: ¦²¡Ñ¨Œ¡Ñ£¡


    His pupils slightly contracted, his neck stiffly turned inch by inch, looking at the sofa.


    Sitting on the sofa, his mom had a cold expression, slowly putting down the remote.


    His dad sat meekly beside her, not daring to breathe loudly, continuously signaling to his son.


    Son, you¡¯re on your own!


    Mom: (©V_©V)


    Xiao Yu: (£þ¦Ø£þ;)


    Time slowly passed, the entire living room silent.


    Liu Yunqing sat like an empress, her eyes slanted, glaring at her son.


    Sweat beaded on Xiao Yu¡¯s forehead.


    He wished he could add a buff of not changing expression even if the mountain collapsed.


    But¡­ I can¡¯t do it, your highness!


    ¡°Come here.¡± Liu Yunqing spoke.


    Xiao Yu quickly went to his mom¡¯s side, sitting obediently.


    ¡°Do you think not talking will solve it?¡±


    Liu Yunqing reached out and twisted her son¡¯s ear, sneering.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled apologetically, ¡°I never get tired of seeing you angry, Mom!¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Shengguo burst out laughing.


    He gave his son a thumbs-up.


    Liu Yunqing¡¯s mouth twitched, holding back her laughter, ¡°Continue.¡±


    ¡°And Mom, you¡¯re so beautiful.¡±


    Xiao Yu said earnestly, ¡°I couldn¡¯t bear to interrupt!¡±


    ¡°Ufufufu!¡±


    Liu Yunqing laughed, letting go of her son¡¯s ear.


    Xiao Yu let out a sigh of relief, scared to death.


    Xiao Shengguo¡¯s eyes lit up, mentally shouting: i just learned something new!


    To be fair, Liu Yunqing did look quite good. S?a?ch* Th? N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    She might not have been a national beauty when young, but she was valiant and heroic, winning national women¡¯s sanda competition awards.


    Otherwise, why would Xiao Shengguo, a handsome guy, be interested in her?


    Speaking of Xiao Shengguo¡¯s looks, a tall guy at 183 cm, with an elegant demeanor, handsome features, and eyes like deep black pools, exuding the charm that made young girls scream.


    Otherwise, the couple wouldn¡¯t have such a handsome son.


    ¡°What happened the other day, leaving your blind date and running off with another woman?¡±


    Liu Yunqing raised her eyebrows, ¡°Be honest, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Aiya, the kid just got back, why don¡¯t you ease up a bit?¡±


    Seeing his wife wasn¡¯t too angry, Xiao Shengguo tried to mediate.


    But, Liu Yunqing¡¯s gaze swept over, making Xiao Shengguo fall silent instantly.


    Useless¡­ Xiao Yu rolled his eyes at his dad, quickly putting on a humble expression, holding his mom¡¯s arm, smiling, ¡°What other woman? That¡¯s¡­ your future daughter-in-law. I just didn¡¯t dare tell you two before, afraid you wouldn¡¯t agree. Mom, you asked me to go on a blind date, but she found out and came to find me!¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Liu Yunqing and Xiao Shengguo exclaimed.


    Their son already had a girlfriend?


    Why didn¡¯t we know?


    ¡°Really?¡±


    Liu Yunqing doubted, pressing, ¡°Why were you afraid we wouldn¡¯t agree?¡±


    ¡°Well¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu pretended to hesitate, ¡°She¡¯s older than me, a lot older!¡±


    ¡°How much older?¡± Xiao Shengguo asked, concerned.


    After all, it¡¯s their son¡¯s girlfriend, and he kept it from them.


    Is she older than you? Or older than us, the parents?


    The couple exchanged glances.


    Both saw the fear on each other¡¯s faces.


    They felt the urge to buy heart medicine¡­


    Seeing his parents freaked out, Xiao Yu secretly laughed, solemnly saying, ¡°She¡¯s¡­ six years older than me!¡±


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    The couple exhaled in unison.


    This brat, almost scared us to death.


    Nowadays, many couples have an age difference of more than ten years, what¡¯s six years?


    ¡°Though she¡¯s not young, it¡¯s not unacceptable. The main thing is her character.¡±


    As the head of the family, Xiao Shengguo was about to give his opinion.


    ¡°Quiet!¡±


    Rolling her eyes at her husband, Liu Yunqing looked at her son, ¡°Bring her home tomorrow, or I¡¯ll beat you to death!¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡°¡­¡±


    I knew it would turn out like this!

 Chapter 20 - A Stunning Beauty, Captivating and Charming

    Chapter 20: A Stunning Beauty, Captivating and CharmingNight, lying in bed.


    With his right hand petting the little bulldog next to him, Xiao Yu held his phone in his left hand, debating whether to call Mu Qingwu.


    The bulldog is Cara, an eight-year-old dog.


    People have emotions, especially since Xiao Yu found Cara as a stray.


    Gotta admit, dogs can be loyal creatures.


    Mom treats Cara like her own child, but Cara sticks closest to Xiao Yu.


    Even at night, Cara insists on sleeping by his side.


    After dialing the number, it connected.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s voice came through, filled with curiosity.


    ¡°Come to my house tomorrow.¡±


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t waste words, ¡°My parents want to meet you!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Mu Qingwu was silent.


    Hey, hey, hey, are you planning to burn the bridge after crossing it?


    Xiao Yu started to panic, thinking: I just helped you, you can¡¯t do this to me!


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll prepare. What time?¡±


    Mu Qingwu finally responded.


    ¡°Why you hesitated for so long, not willing?¡± Xiao Yu frowned.


    ¡°No.¡±


    Mu Qingwu laughed, ¡°I have a client tomorrow, so I¡¯ll have to reschedule.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Now it was Xiao Yu¡¯s turn to be silent, ¡°Thank you!¡±


    ¡°Thank me for what? You helped me.¡±


    Mu Qingwu chuckled, ¡°And you¡¯re my newly adopted little brother.¡±


    Xiao Yu was puzzled.


    When did I agree to be your little brother? Did you get my consent?


    ¡°Also, don¡¯t dress too¡­ extravagantly.¡±


    Xiao Yu suggested, ¡°Don¡¯t want to scare my parents.¡±


    Although he didn¡¯t know exactly what Mu Qingwu did.


    The luxury car and villa, along with her noble and elegant demeanor, said a lot.


    His parents were just ordinary people; if Mu Qingwu came ¡®dressed to impress,¡¯ it would probably make them uncomfortable.


    ¡°Got it.¡±


    Mu Qingwu was quite agreeable, ¡°Anything else?¡±


    ¡°Nope.¡±


    The call ended.


    Xiao Yu stared at his phone for a while, lost in thought.


    Big sis?


    Little brother?


    Shaking his head, he drifted into a hazy sleep¡­


    ***


    The next day at noon.


    Xiao Yu stood outside the community, seeing Mu Qingwu get out of a taxi.


    She was indeed dressed plainly, bare-faced.


    Wearing very ordinary jeans and a down jacket.


    But on her, it exuded an elegant and grand feeling.


    Is this what they call changing the substance with aura?


    Xiao Yu liked this big sister a bit more.


    Because she was sensible.


    As long as your request was reasonable, she wouldn¡¯t refuse and was very compliant.


    Seeing the two gift boxes in Mu Qingwu¡¯s hand, Xiao Yu blushed.


    Thinking about meeting her mother, he had brought nothing.


    Reaching out to take the gift boxes, Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes were different, ¡°Sis, thanks.¡±


    That ¡°Sis¡± sounded so natural.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s originally cold face instantly brightened, her eyes seemed to sparkle, her lips rosy, transforming from an ice queen to a charming beauty. She placed her hand into Xiao Yu¡¯s outstretched hand and whispered, ¡°Are Uncle and Aunt watching?¡±


    Such a smart woman.


    But this is what makes her feminine.


    Always being cold and noble, holding the air of an mature woman, isn¡¯t cute at all.


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Xiao Yu explained with a smile, ¡°My house faces the entrance directly. If they weren¡¯t watching, that would be strange.¡±


    ¡°Ahaha¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu laughed softly, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Xiao Yu held Mu Qingwu¡¯s hand, carrying the gifts, and walked home¡­


    At home, the couple standing by the floor-to-ceiling window were stunned.


    Is that really our son¡¯s girlfriend?


    Why¡­ is she so beautiful!


    They had mentally prepared themselves.


    What can you expect from a 28-year-old woman?


    But the reality was completely different.


    Their son¡¯s girlfriend looked like an ancient noble lady.


    Is this an illusion?!


    ***


    ¡°Dad, Mom, I¡¯m home.¡±


    Opening the door, Xiao Yu led Mu Qingwu inside.


    No need to call out, the couple had been waiting by the door.


    ¡°Hello, Uncle and Aunt.¡±


    Seeing Xiao Yu¡¯s parents, a shy blush appeared on Mu Qingwu¡¯s fair and beautiful face, making her charming.


    Seeing the girl who looked like a jade figure, Liu Yunqing and Xiao Shengguo were stunned.


    A question popped into their minds: What kind of luck did our son have?


    ¡°Come in, come in!¡±


    Liu Yunqing was overjoyed, holding Mu Qingwu¡¯s hand, glaring at her son, ¡°Why are you standing there, get the slippers.¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± Xiao Yu almost spat blood.


    Obediently, he squatted down to get Mu Qingwu slippers.


    Liu Yunqing took Mu Qingwu¡¯s hand and walked off, leaving the father and son aside.


    ¡°Impressive, son!¡±


    Xiao Shengguo looked at Xiao Yu with a chuckle, ¡°You¡¯ve got a bit of your old man¡¯s style. Nice eye.¡±


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    Xiao Yu sneered, ¡°Dad, quit bragging. Don¡¯t you know what Mom¡¯s like? Your taste¡­ no comment!¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Xiao Shengguo gave an awkward laugh.


    Thinking: Do you think I wanted it this way? If not for your mom back then¡­ sigh, the past is too painful to recall!


    When the family sat in the living room, the father and son became invisible.


    Liu Yunqing chatted happily with Mu Qingwu, holding her hand.


    Mu Qingwu lost her cold demeanor, appearing quiet and obedient.


    ¡°Perfect!¡±


    Xiao Shengguo whispered to his son, ¡°First time seeing your mom this happy in years.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Xiao Yu was speechless.


    Perfect?


    If Mom finds out that Mu Qingwu and I are fake dating¡­


    His rear clenched, scalp tingling.


    Analyzing the situation, he concluded.


    It¡¯s gonna be bad!

 Chapter 21 - Love Idiots, Forced Consensus

    Chapter 21: Love Idiots, Forced ConsensusThe Xiao family of three was stunned.


    They stared blankly at their dog, Cara, being held gently by Mu Qingwu.


    Cara, who was usually fierce, was now wagging its tail and acting cute to a stranger it had just met.


    Normally, Cara was very aggressive and the neighborhood bully.


    No matter what kind of dog it faced, they all trembled in front of it.


    Cara never let outsiders touch it, being an eight-year-old dog with high vigilance.


    But¡­


    Today, Cara actively approached Mu Qingwu and let her hold it.


    What¡¯s going on?


    ¡°There¡¯s an old saying.¡±


    Coming back to his senses, Xiao Shengguo sighed, ¡°If you¡¯re not family, you don¡¯t enter the same house!¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Liu Yunqing¡¯s eyes were full of delight as she stared at Mu Qingwu.


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s face was flushed with shyness and confusion.


    Why is this family suddenly acting so strange?


    The couple went off to cook, leaving the space for the younger ones.


    ¡°What happened just now?¡±


    Holding Cara, Mu Qingwu looked at Xiao Yu with puzzled eyes.


    ¡°Nothing.¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, changing the topic, ¡°Did my parents scare you?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Thinking for a moment, Mu Qingwu smiled, ¡°I quite like it.¡±


    She liked it very much.


    In the Xiao family, she felt a warmth of home.


    It reminded her of the warmth she felt when her father was still alive¡­


    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡±


    Xiao Yu nodded, noticing his parents peeking from the kitchen, he could only helplessly extend his hand.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu was also helpless, nestling into Xiao Yu¡¯s arms like a little bird.


    Neither of them realized how natural their actions were.


    They didn¡¯t even need to be prompted, or exchange looks, to understand each other.


    ¡°Is the client very important?¡±


    Hugging Mu Qingwu¡¯s soft body, Xiao Yu asked.


    ¡°Money can always be earned, you can never earn it all.¡±


    Leaning into Xiao Yu¡¯s embrace, Mu Qingwu played with Cara, ¡°It¡¯s so cute.¡±


    Cute?


    You haven¡¯t seen Cara pinning a dog ten times its size to the ground and rubbing it¡­ Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched.


    This woman probably has a misunderstanding about what cute means!


    During lunch, the real topic came up.


    ¡°Qingwu, what do your parents do?¡±


    Liu Yunqing managed to hold back until now, which was quite impressive.


    ¡°My father passed away.¡±


    Mu Qingwu answered gracefully, smiling, ¡°My mother stays at home, not working.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Liu Yunqing nodded, exchanging a look with her husband.


    ¡°Mom, Qingwu¡¯s mother used to live in the same area as you.¡±


    Xiao Yu said casually while eating.


    ¡°What?¡±


    Liu Yunqing was surprised, ¡°What¡¯s her name? Maybe I know her?¡±


    ¡°Zhou Xuelan.¡± Mu Qingwu said her mother¡¯s name.


    Suddenly.


    The atmosphere changed.


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu could clearly see the couple¡¯s stunned and dumbfounded expressions.


    What¡¯s going on?


    ¡°Your mother¡­¡±


    Regaining her composure, Liu Yunqing excitedly asked, staring at Mu Qingwu, ¡°Was she pregnant with you at eighteen, and had you at nineteen? Your father was a soldier who retired and came back, six years older than your mother?¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    Mu Qingwu was shocked, ¡°Yes!¡±


    Xiao Yu was also stunned.


    With their intelligence, it was clear that their mothers must have known each other!


    ¡°You¡¯re Xuelan¡¯s daughter!¡±


    Liu Yunqing¡¯s eyes filled with tears, ¡°We played together since we were kids, it¡¯s been over twenty years since we last met. Back then, your mom was pregnant and left in a hurry with your father¡­ didn¡¯t leave me any contact information!¡±


    Mu Qingwu: ¡°¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was odd.


    How could it be such a coincidence, is this a joke?


    Then, Liu Yunqing got Mu Qingwu¡¯s phone number and called Zhou Xuelan.


    After a few words, Liu Yunqing was crying and shouting, arranging to meet immediately.


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu exchanged a glance.


    Both noticed the other¡¯s worried expression.


    This could be serious!


    Sure enough.


    In about half an hour, Zhou Xuelan arrived at the Xiao house.


    The two women hugged each other.


    Childhood friends, best friends, they cried their hearts out.


    Even Xiao Shengguo had tears in his eyes.


    But¡­


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu¡¯s scalps tingled.


    When the mothers learned that their children were a couple, they were overjoyed.


    It felt like ¡®fate, mysterious and inexplicable.¡¯


    So happy and excited.


    One said: Let¡¯s have the kids marry?


    The other said: Sure.


    This one said: Tomorrow?


    That one said: Sounds good.


    Crap¡­ Xiao Yu almost died on the spot.


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s face turned pale, utterly lost.


    They were going crazy.


    How can they be so hasty?


    Aren¡¯t they going to ask for our opinion?


    While the elders chatted, Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu went to Xiao Yu¡¯s room.


    ¡°Think of something!¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s usual calmness was gone.


    ¡°Something?¡±


    Xiao Yu rolled his eyes, ¡°My mom practiced sanda, if I dare say no, she¡¯ll kill me!¡±


    ¡°What a coincidence.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s face paled, ¡°My mom also practiced sanda, do you think¡­ they learned together?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu was frustrated, ¡°Sis, you¡¯re off-topic. They¡¯re trying to get us married!¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Mu Qingwu regained her calm, thinking for a moment, ¡°Do you care about that identity as a married couple?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Xiao Yu was stunned, then calmed down, ¡°Yeah, maybe it¡¯s not worth worrying about.¡±


    Plus, with this identity, my parents won¡¯t keep pushing me.


    It actually makes life easier, as I can move out.


    More personal space.


    A win-win!


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu¡¯s eyes lit up.


    We have a bold idea¡­


    ¡°Then¡­¡± Xiao Yu looked at Mu Qingwu.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get married.¡± Mu Qingwu smiled.


    Two love idiots, reaching a forced consensus!


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 Chapter 22 - Not Acting Like a Human, Are We?

    Chapter 22: Not Acting Like a Human, Are We?The next day, at the Civil Affairs Bureau.


    A pair of ¡®couples¡¯ in white shirts lined up, registered, took photos, recited vows¡­ until they walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau.


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu held their marriage certificates, staring blankly at each other, then turning to look at the joyous elders.


    You might not believe it, but we got married!


    A complaint stuck in his throat; Xiao Yu didn¡¯t know whether to say it or not. He was utterly confused.


    Next to him, Mu Qingwu had the same look, her eyes at their parents¡¯ eyes, as if looking at devils.


    They originally thought the elders were just talking yesterday and that even if they got married, it would be in a few days.


    But the next day.


    Both families had prepared the household registries.


    First get the certificate, then plan the wedding!


    If not for the strongly refusal of the two youngsters.


    One said they just started at their job, taking wedding leave would be bad.


    The other said business was busy, no time.


    Otherwise, the wedding might have been held in a few days¡­


    Even so, the next day.


    The elders booked ten tables at a hotel and invited a bunch of relatives and friends.


    Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu drank until late, not even knowing how they got home¡­


    When they woke, another dawn had broken.


    Xiao Yu found his left arm¡­ gone!


    No, it wasn¡¯t gone.


    It was numb and had lost feeling.


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    Damn it¡­ Xiao Yu couldn¡¯t help but want to curse.


    It was really frightened him!


    Seeing it was Mu Qingwu sleeping soundly in his arms.


    He lifted the blanket to check and sighed in relief.


    Luckily, he didn¡¯t do anything stupid while drunk.


    Not sure whether to feel relieved or disappointed.


    Anyway, Xiao Yu had mixed feelings.


    ¡°Big sis, big sis, wake up.¡± Xiao Yu gently shook the woman in his arms.


    ¡°Don¡¯t bother me!¡±


    Mu Qingwu mumbled, snuggling deeper into Xiao Yu¡¯s embrace, continuing to sleep.


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    Not acting like a human, are we?


    Or not treating me like a man?


    If I weren¡¯t in a hurry for work, believe it or not, I would¡­


    Thinking about work, Xiao Yu couldn¡¯t bear it, half-smiling, half-threatening, ¡°If you keep pretending, I might really do something.¡±


    Mu Qingwu: ¡­


    Her fair face flushed, she opened her eyes.


    Amid messy hair, her watery eyes flashed with annoyed emotion.


    That look seemed to say to Xiao Yu.


    You¡¯re despicable!


    ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that, check your conscience.¡±


    Xiao Yu rolled his eyes, ¡°You were lying in my arms, not the other way around!¡±


    ¡°Does it matter?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s demeanor was cold yet pure, like a celestial being.


    As if she wasn¡¯t the one lying in Xiao Yu¡¯s arms, speaking so righteously.


    Xiao Yu opened his mouth but couldn¡¯t find words.


    Never argue with a woman.


    How many times did he get beaten by his mom, didn¡¯t he remember?


    At times like this, keeping quiet is better than anything!


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s lips curved slightly, returning to her cold self, she got up gracefully and floated away¡­


    Only then did Xiao Yu realize this wasn¡¯t his home but Mu Qingwu¡¯s.


    To be precise, it was the villa Mu Qingwu didn¡¯t frequently stay in.


    Now, it had become their new home!


    After a moment of confusion, Xiao Yu shook his head, ran to the bedroom¡¯s bathroom to wash up.


    Dressed, he rushed out of the room¡­


    Mu Qingwu was sitting in the hall, drinking coffee.


    ¡°Big sis, come here, we¡¯re going to be late.¡±


    Xiao Yu was ready to dash out of the villa.


    Mu Qingwu calmly said, ¡°Take my car, or you¡¯ll really be late.¡±


    Xiao Yu stopped, hesitated a bit, then went to Mu Qingwu, took the car keys, and ran¡­


    Reporting late to the team after just a few days would definitely leave a bad impression on colleagues.


    When he drove the supercar to the Criminal Investigation Team, seeing his colleagues¡¯ strange looks.


    Xiao Yu smacked his forehead, forgetting his identity.


    A cop driving a luxury car to work, asking for trouble?


    No sense of police image?


    Sure enough, after changing into his uniform, he was called to the team leader¡¯s office.


    Zhao Changsheng frowned at the embarrassed Xiao Yu, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Don¡¯t you know your car is over the limit? Even if your family is rich, you need to be mindful of the impact. It can cause trouble.¡±


    Though it sounded like a scolding, it was actually kind advice, explaining the consequences to Xiao Yu.


    ¡°Sorry, Team Leader.¡±


    Xiao Yu explained, ¡°The car isn¡¯t mine, it¡¯s¡­ my wife¡¯s!¡±


    Proper procedures, legally married, calling Mu Qingwu his wife is fine, right?


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    Zhao Changsheng was stunned, ¡°How old are you, already married?¡±


    ¡°Got the certificate two days ago.¡± Xiao Yu grinned.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Zhao Changsheng was dumbfounded, looking like ¡®Are you joking?¡¯


    ¡°Really.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled wryly, ¡°Yesterday we had a banquet for relatives and friends, drank too much, so I had to drive my wife¡¯s car here!¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you mention such a big event like getting married?¡±


    Zhao Changsheng¡¯s face softened, showing a smile.


    ¡°Just joined the team, taking wedding leave would be bad.¡±


    Xiao Yu had no better explanation.


    The fuck with it,  Do you think I wanted to get married? I was forced!


    ¡°Congratulations.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng smiled, then turned serious, ¡°I wanted to call you yesterday, but luckily I didn¡¯t.¡± (tln : remember, you gave him three day off man)


    ¡°Ah?¡± Xiao Yu looked puzzled.


    ¡°The team¡¯s got work.¡±


    Now it was Zhao Changsheng¡¯s turn to smile wryly, ¡°Big work!¡±


    Hearing this, Xiao Yu¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    What¡¯s big work?


    A major case!

 Chapter 23 - A Painting of Flesh and Blood

    Chapter 23: A Painting of Flesh and BloodStrictly speaking, for a Criminal Investigation Team of this level.


    The biggest case they could get would be a homicide or finding a few kilos of contraband.


    But this time, it was indeed a big case, a shocking case!


    And the suspects had already been caught.


    A curious issue arose.


    The suspects refused to admit their crimes.


    The team reported to the district, the district reported to the municipal bureau, the municipal bureau reported to the provincial department, requesting a¡­ polygraph!


    Isn¡¯t that impressive?


    Such equipment isn¡¯t usually allocated to low-level units.


    Even if they have it, professionals are needed to operate it.


    When a polygraph arrived along with two lie detection experts to interrogate the suspects.


    The result was a 93% chance that the suspect was telling the truth!


    Everyone was stunned.


    You know.


    In modern times, if you arrest the wrong person and convict an innocent one, a lot of people will be in trouble.


    In the worst case, the entire city¡¯s police system could be dismantled by higher authorities!


    Facing such a case, whose head wouldn¡¯t buzz?


    Because the case was so big, involving three deaths, a family wiped out, their deaths extremely gruesome, the provincial department urged a swift resolution.


    Not only did the entire Criminal Investigation Team get moving, but the entire city¡¯s police system was mobilized.


    If the case couldn¡¯t be solved within the time limit, accountability would follow, and the provincial department would take over the case¡­


    Xiao Yu¡¯s luck brought him to help the Criminal Investigation Team solve a major case.


    Being a trainee, given three days off was a rare treat.


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    Everyone worked overtime, starting a 24-hour non-stop mode.


    The case had to be solved within the time limit¡­ it was a major case!


    Yes, a major case!


    Three lives lost, it qualified as a major serial case.


    Ordinarily, such a case would at least require the municipal bureau to form a special task force, or even the provincial department to take over.


    In a more extreme scenario¡­ it would escalate to national security!


    The unfortunate part was that the case occurred in the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Team.


    If they couldn¡¯t solve it, the Criminal Investigation Team would be in trouble¡­


    ***


    It was indeed a big job!


    Looking at the case file before him, Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched.


    Even in his previous life, he hadn¡¯t handled many major cases.


    What era is this?


    There aren¡¯t that many major cases; do you think this is a TV drama?


    Barely a week into work, encountering two murders.


    What kind of constitution do I have¡­ Xiao Yu¡¯s teeth ached!


    Flipping open the file, the first page had large words.


    Major Family Extermination and Dismemberment Case!


    The victims were a young couple and an infant, a family of three.


    They died horribly!


    The family¡¯s skin was completely flayed and nailed to the wall.


    Their flesh was stripped from their bones, cut into pieces, and the bones ground into bone powder¡­


    You think that¡¯s it?


    No.


    The victims¡¯ flesh and organs were nailed piece by piece to the wall skins.


    The bone powder and blood were mixed into paint, covering the skins, flesh, and organs.


    Finally, creating a painting of flesh and blood¡­


    Seeing this, Xiao Yu was stunned.


    Shocked by the killer¡¯s cruelty and perversion.


    Is this something a human could do?


    How twisted must someone¡¯s mind be to reach such a level of madness?


    So, what¡¯s the deal with the suspect the police caught?


    Because this person was found sleeping at the crime scene.


    Caught red-handed, why did the police identify him as the killer?


    First, the suspect was at the brutal crime scene.


    Second, one of the victims, the female, was the suspect¡¯s ex-girlfriend!


    How dramatic, right?


    According to police investigations.


    The suspect¡¯s ex-girlfriend broke up with him two years ago and got together with his brother.


    Though not exactly cuckolded, such betrayal is hard for any man to bear.


    Therefore, the police suspected the suspect had a motive.


    Revenge!


    But suspicion alone isn¡¯t enough; solid evidence is needed.


    What evidence did the police have?


    At the time of the crime, the suspect received a text from his ex-girlfriend, went to her house.


    Then, the family extermination and dismemberment case happened.


    The police arrived at the scene, arresting the suspect who was asleep there.


    Through fingerprints, DNA, the murder weapon, text messages, and the motive.


    A complete chain of evidence was established.


    The suspect was pinned as the murder suspect¡­


    Because the case was so big, the police were cautious. With the suspect vehemently denying the crime.


    They requested a polygraph from higher authorities.


    The result was clear¡­


    According to the polygraph, the suspect was likely telling the truth.


    Especially regarding the crime details, of which he claimed complete ignorance.


    The suspect even said he went to his ex-girlfriend¡¯s house, suddenly fell asleep, and woke up to find the police arresting him¡­


    Trouble!


    Putting down the file, Xiao Yu squinted his eyes.


    Yes, it was indeed trouble.


    If the suspect didn¡¯t commit the crime, there was only one possibility.


    Someone framed the suspect, and the real killer was still at large, unknown.


    But according to the police investigation, through the community¡¯s surveillance footage and hallway cameras.


    During the time the victims were killed, only the suspect appeared on the surveillance.


    He was seen at the victims¡¯ door, with no one else around.


    This is impossible¡­ Xiao Yu was shocked.


    How could it be?!

 Chapter 24 - The Time is Wrong

    Chapter 24: The Time is WrongAt the time of the crime, besides the suspect appearing in the victims¡¯ entry hallway, no one else was seen.


    So who killed the family of three?


    A ghost?


    ¡¾Ding, case trigger successful.¡¿


    ¡¾Police God case sign-in activated.¡¿


    ¡¾Host, do you wish to sign in?¡¿


    Xiao Yu: ???


    Why does this system show up so unpredictably?


    You know you could scare someone to death by popping up out of nowhere, right?


    At least respect that I¡¯m a person, can you give me a little respect?


    After a moment¡¯s hesitation, Xiao Yu mentally said: Sign in!


    ¡¾Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully signing in to the case!¡¿


    ¡¾System reward, ability: Firearms Expert!¡¿


    ¡¾System task issued: Solve the Major Dismemberment Case!¡¿


    ¡¾Time limit to solve the case: ten days!¡¿


    ¡¾If the host completes the task within the time limit, additional system skill reward: King Butterfly¡¯s Nose!¡¿


    ¡¾If the host fails to complete the task within the time limit, system abilities will be revoked!¡¿


    ¡¾Task countdown, starting¡­¡¿


    In an instant, floods of ¡®firearms knowledge¡¯ were forcibly crammed into Xiao Yu¡¯s brain.


    Not only that, his body was imprinted with numerous ¡®firearms skills¡¯¡­


    The sensation was truly magical.


    It made Xiao Yu feel like he was born knowing countless firearms, knowing how to use them.


    Having experienced the ¡®Combat Expert¡¯ ability before, he wasn¡¯t too surprised this time.


    But¡­


    What is the ¡®King Butterfly¡¯s Nose¡¯ skill?


    Curiously, Xiao Yu took out his phone and searched for information on ¡®King Butterfly.¡¯


    What he found shocked him.


    King Butterfly: The most sensitive sense of smell, a male King Butterfly can detect the scent of a female King Butterfly from several kilometers away¡­


    Xiao Yu was stunned.


    This is an even more powerful sense of smell than a dog¡¯s? S?a??h the ?0velF?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Thinking about the ¡®Falcon¡¯s Eye¡¯ skill he received after solving the last case.


    An eagle¡¯s vision is one of the best in the animal kingdom.


    Once, Xiao Yu thought his system was very low-grade, quite useless.


    Now he realized, his system¡­ is truly awesome!


    Slap!


    A hand landed on the excited and dazed Xiao Yu¡¯s shoulder.


    Almost scared him to death.


    Humans scaring humans can really be deadly!


    ¡°Master, you scared me.¡±


    Xiao Yu turned to see it was Guo Qiang.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mess around.¡±


    Guo Qiang chuckled, ¡°Xiao Yu, don¡¯t call me Master anymore, I can¡¯t bear it!¡±


    ¡°Ha.¡± Xiao Yu laughed.


    The police force sometimes resembles the military.


    They value experience, rank, and most importantly, ability.


    A skilled soldier, even if just a sergeant.


    Sometimes even generals salute them first.


    That sergeant might have trained countless officers, majors, even generals.


    He might not have risen in rank for certain reasons, but his skills are top-notch!


    Who in the Criminal Investigation Team doesn¡¯t know about Xiao Yu¡¯s ¡®skills¡¯?


    Yesterday, ¡®higher-ups¡¯ mentioned that when the warehouse murder case is closed.


    There would be a collective third-class merit and an individual third-class merit.


    Limited-time case-solving has its pros and cons.


    If you solve a case within the time limit, higher-ups generously reward you.


    But if you don¡¯t, the consequences are severe.


    Internal warnings are mild; in the worst case, you might lose your job.


    Never work as a cop again!


    With the warehouse murder case solved, merits and bonuses are inevitable.


    Everyone in the team knew, the individual third-class merit was for Xiao Yu!


    Jealous?


    Everyone in the Criminal Investigation Team, who wouldn¡¯t be?


    Take Guo Qiang, for example.


    Sixteen years in the force, he¡¯s only received a few internal honors within the city¡¯s police system.


    Third-class merit?


    How many in the entire city¡¯s police system have received that?


    Someone once said, very aptly.


    Third-class merits are received standing, second-class merits lying down, first-class merits with the family.


    Although exaggerated, it¡¯s true.


    Third-class merits are tough enough, second and first-class merits are life-threatening!


    Even a third-class merit is impressive.


    With this merit, once Xiao Yu becomes official, his rank will automatically rise a level.


    Yes, the police system awards rank promotions for merits.


    Although rank usually doesn¡¯t correlate with position, it does affect salary and future promotions.


    A rank increase means a higher salary tier, an extra three hundred plus a month.


    The key point is.


    Having a rank doesn¡¯t guarantee promotion, but lacking the rank level definitely blocks it!


    ¡°How¡¯s the case file?¡±


    Guo Qiang glanced at the case file in front of Xiao Yu, smiling, ¡°Found any clues?¡±


    This kid is capable.


    Might find something.


    ¡°The suspect doesn¡¯t have an alibi, left traces all over the crime scene, but¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, confidently, ¡°The chance he¡¯s the killer is slim!¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Guo Qiang was shocked, ¡°Why so certain?¡±


    You haven¡¯t been to the scene, how can you be sure just from the file?


    ¡°Not sure if it was negligence or oversight, but they missed an important detail.¡±


    Xiao Yu pointed at the case file, ¡°The time doesn¡¯t match!¡±


    ¡°Time?¡±


    Guo Qiang looked puzzled.


    The next moment, his eyes lit up, he left a sentence and ran off, ¡°Wait here!¡±


    Wait for what¡­ Xiao Yu was puzzled.


    Soon, he was called to the meeting room.


    The leaders, including the deputy team leaders, were all there, their eyes on Xiao Yu.


    ¡°Explain, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Zhao Changsheng asked seriously, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with the time?¡±


    The most troublesome are teammates like this¡­ Xiao Yu thought, smiling bitterly.


    If the details in the case file were clear.


    I could analyze the case faster, saving mental effort.


    Since the leader asked, Xiao Yu put on a serious expression.


    ¡°The suspect¡¯s timeline doesn¡¯t match¡­¡±

 Chapter 25 - What Nonsense Are You Talking About?

    Chapter 25: What Nonsense Are You Talking About?¡°According to Skynet surveillance, the victims¡¯ community surveillance, and the building hallway surveillance¡­¡±


    ¡°On February 18th, at 10:39 PM, the suspect left home and arrived at the victims¡¯ home at 11:05 PM¡­ The suspect was arrested by police around 8:35 AM on February 20th, totaling 33 hours and 56 minutes¡­¡±


    ¡°Not even 34 hours¡­ To be precise, from the time the suspect arrived at the victims¡¯ home to commit the crime until we arrested him, it was about 33 hours. Even if the three victims were killed instantly by the suspect¡­¡±


    ¡°Stripping the victims of their clothes takes time, bleeding them out takes time, skinning an entire human takes time, and this involves three human skins¡­ Deboning¡­ Nailing the skins to the wall¡­ Nailing the organs¡­ Grinding the bones into powder¡­ Finally, creating the painting¡­ With the tools at the scene, even a professional butcher couldn¡¯t do it.¡±


    In the conference room, Xiao Yu looked at everyone present, ¡°33 hours, absolutely not enough!¡±


    Not to mention skinning and dismembering.


    Just the act of bleeding someone out requires a lot of time.


    Human bones are very hard.


    To grind someone¡¯s bones into powder completely.


    Without professional crushing tools, do you know how long it takes?


    Moreover, there were three victims.


    How long would it take to process these three bodies?


    With just the tools at the scene, finishing in 33 hours?


    What nonsense are you talking about!


    However, this critical timeline,


    Was overlooked by the case handlers.


    No, it was overlooked by everyone!


    Including Zhao Changsheng, everyone present looked uneasy.


    Through Xiao Yu¡¯s detailed analysis combined with the polygraph results.


    They were now certain that the suspect was most likely innocent.


    They had arrested the wrong person!


    Immediately, Xiao Yu followed Zhao Changsheng.


    They went to the municipal bureau.


    The case was now primarily handled by the municipal bureau, with the Criminal Investigation Team assisting in the investigation.


    A special task force was formed to solve this case.


    Discovering such a significant clue had to be reported.


    Zhao Changsheng called the municipal bureau¡¯s leadership.


    The leader instructed him to bring Xiao Yu to the municipal bureau¡­


    Outside the municipal bureau building, Zhao Changsheng warned Xiao Yu, ¡°When you meet the superiors, you know what to do, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Xiao Yu nodded.


    In his previous life, he had interacted with some big figures.


    He remembered starting as an intern at the local police station.


    Later transferred to the Criminal Investigation Team, the district team, and then the provincial headquarters.


    We stopped at the provincial department¡­ sacrificed!


    Walking into the municipal bureau.


    Zhao Changsheng, the team leader, instantly became a little subordinate.


    When they were allowed into the municipal bureau¡¯s large conference room.


    At a glance, Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched.


    The conference room was filled with over twenty police officers.


    Five of them wore white shirt uniforms.


    What does the white shirt represent?


    Police Supervisors!


    Such ranks aren¡¯t just obtained by years of service.


    Rank promotions can happen as long as no mistakes are made.


    For example, from officer to sergeant, to captain, to supervisor, to chief supervisor.


    Officer and sergeant levels, every three years a promotion.


    Above captain, every four years a promotion.


    Supervisor means promotions in both rank and position.


    Some officers might end their careers as captains.


    Reaching supervisor level usually requires bureau-level positions¡­


    ¡°Little Zhao is here?¡± S~?a??h the N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    When Xiao Yu and Zhao Changsheng entered the conference room, one of the police supervisors in white shirts smiled and said, ¡°Take a seat.¡±


    ¡°Salute!¡±


    Xiao Yu and Zhao Changsheng first raised their hands and saluted the leaders present.


    Then they took their seats, sitting upright and serious.


    Xiao Yu noticed many eyes on him.


    Filled with curiosity, scrutiny, and an indescribable oddity.


    ¡°Are you Xiao Yu?¡±


    Another police supervisor spoke, staring at Xiao Yu.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Xiao Yu stood up, standing straight.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous.¡±


    The police supervisor smiled, ¡°How did you find out the timeline was wrong?¡±


    Before Xiao Yu and Zhao Changsheng arrived.


    They had analyzed the clues reported by the Criminal Investigation Team.


    Indeed, the timeline didn¡¯t match.


    This was a major oversight!


    Such a significant clue discovered by a trainee officer just from the case file.


    Aren¡¯t you a bunch of veteran detectives ashamed?


    It felt like a slap in the face!


    Everyone was curious and wanted to see this young guy.


    What makes you so impressive?


    ¡°The case file was very detailed, but the person who compiled it had strong personal views, focusing heavily on evidence and the process.¡±


    Xiao Yu maintained a serious expression, ¡°This misleads the investigation, making the team overlook the importance of the timeline. Additionally, there¡¯s another major doubt¡­¡±


    ¡°What doubt?¡± Another police supervisor asked.


    ¡°Hasn¡¯t anyone considered what kind of psychological state it takes to commit such a perverse crime and then calmly sleep at the crime scene?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned odd, ¡°Why didn¡¯t the suspect run? Why wait for us to catch him?¡±


    Such a simple logic.


    Did they not consider it, or did they deliberately ignore it?

 Chapter 26 - Does Your Ability Allow It?

    Chapter 26: Does Your Ability Allow It?He¡¯s a smart kid who gets things done!


    Everyone looked at Xiao Yu, silently evaluating him.


    Were there any fools in the room?


    Could they not read the underlying meaning in Xiao Yu¡¯s words?


    Impossible!


    A fool wouldn¡¯t be sitting in this conference room.


    You have to know that in this conference room right now, there were the heads of the municipal bureau, three deputy heads, the head of the Criminal Investigation Division, the head of the SWAT team¡­ and the heads of various major investigative units in Bincheng.


    Someone like Zhao Changsheng, the team leader of the Criminal Investigation Team, was just a junior in front of these ¡®bigshots.¡¯


    Not to mention Xiao Yu, who wasn¡¯t even an official police officer yet.


    Was it that they overlooked such an obvious doubt about the suspect?


    Definitely not.


    Once the case occurred and the suspect was arrested.


    The facts were clear, the case transparent, the evidence complete, all pointing to the suspect.


    To put it bluntly, if they wanted to.


    With their power, they could directly send the suspect for prosecution and convict him.


    Because of their extensive experience, they sensed something too smooth about the case.


    Plus, the suspect¡¯s firm denial made them cautious.


    Hence, they applied for the polygraph.


    And then Xiao Yu discovered the ¡®time¡¯ discrepancy.


    Pointing out the doubts about the suspect¡­


    The big boss of the municipal bureau, the white-shirted second-level police monitor sitting in the middle, turned to look at his deputies, then at others, ¡°Do you have any good suggestions?¡±


    ¡°This kid is not bad.¡±


    A police monitor spoke, ¡°Let him join the task force.¡±


    Others nodded in agreement.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s face showed surprise, but inside he was laughing: Success!


    Did you really think he was trying hard to show off for the sake of cheap thrills?


    Of course not.


    From the moment he arrived at the municipal bureau, Xiao Yu planned how to join the task force to get involved in the case.


    Only this way could he handle the case, solve it quickly, and complete the system task.


    But the trials from big figures are like a breeze; one careless move could be a misstep.


    Luckily, he didn¡¯t let the bigshots see his eagerness to join the task force.


    Looking at the five white shirts, Xiao Yu envied them: I will become a bigshot like this too!


    In his previous life, he made countless contributions as a cop, but never got to wear a white shirt. Saying he didn¡¯t regret it would be a lie.


    Setting a small goal.


    In this life, I also want to wear one!


    ***


    What is a task force?


    Simply put, it¡¯s like the major crimes unit in TV dramas.


    Elite detectives from various units are temporarily assembled into a task force.


    But such task forces aren¡¯t like the fixed major crimes units in TV dramas. S?a??h th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Mostly temporary assemblies, or formed by the Criminal Investigation Division or the Major Crimes Division.


    Because, in reality, there aren¡¯t fixed major crimes units.


    TV dramas are just TV dramas; things like Major Crimes Unit 6 don¡¯t exist!


    After the meeting.


    When Xiao Yu was led away by the head of the Criminal Investigation Division, Zhao Changsheng looked worried.


    Is the cooked duck about to fly away?


    Finally, a talent came to the team, will he be poached?


    Then, he saw Xiao Yu wink at him before leaving.


    Ha¡­ Zhao Changsheng almost laughed.


    This kid¡¯s got a sense of humor.


    Are you telling me you won¡¯t leave the team?


    Don¡¯t you want to ¡®advance¡¯?


    Of course Xiao Yu wants to.


    But in his previous life, being too good at solving cases, ¡®advancing¡¯ too fast, he was seen as a monster!


    Sometimes, you need to take one bite at a time.


    Eating too fast is bad for your health.


    He¡¯s only 22 in this life.


    Xiao Yu understands the principle of moderation.


    But he never thought.


    Some people are born like fireflies in the dark.


    Even if you want to stay low-key, does your ability allow you to?


    ***


    A police car drove on the road.


    ¡°Interested in interning at the division?¡±


    In the car, the head of the Criminal Investigation Division looked at Xiao Yu beside him, smiling.


    Here it comes, fate finally catches up with me¡­ Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched.


    It¡¯s like in his past life, when the boss spoke to an employee.


    The boss says: ¡°Let¡¯s go out tonight, accompany the boss for some fun?¡±


    You say: I don¡¯t want to, I have a wife and kids at home, I can¡¯t betray them.


    The boss says: No, you want to!


    You: ¡­


    Can you refuse the boss¡¯s invitation?


    ¡°Our team actually suits me well, and I lack experience, need to learn. Going to the division, the pressure is too high.¡±


    Xiao Yu spoke tactfully, ¡°Also, our team is close to my home!¡±


    ¡°Ha¡­¡±


    The division head smiled, saying no more.


    But his smile was odd.


    A bit teasing, a bit mocking¡­


    Xiao Yu stayed quiet, seemingly lost in thought.


    This wasn¡¯t being lost, it was a principle, a belief.


    Its Marxism philosophy.


    Soon, the police car arrived at the Criminal Investigation Division, entering a large courtyard.


    Xiao Yu followed the division head into an office building.


    Then, into an office hall.


    Inside, eight detectives were having a team meeting.


    These eight were the entire task force.


    ¡°Division head.¡±


    Everyone stood up, smiling at the division head, and glanced curiously at Xiao Yu.


    They couldn¡¯t help but look.


    What a handsome young man.


    Tall, fair-skinned, eyes like stars, lips red and teeth white, features delicate.


    If he weren¡¯t wearing a police uniform, calling him a celebrity wouldn¡¯t surprise anyone.


    ¡°This is Comrade Xiao Yu.¡±


    The division head didn¡¯t waste words, ¡°By the decision of the municipal bureau leadership, from now on, Comrade Xiao Yu joins the task force!¡±


    Hearing this news.


    Eight detectives: ???


    A kid, a trainee officer, joining our task force?


    What kind of international joke is this!

 Chapter 27 - A Ghost?

    Chapter 27: A Ghost?The division leader left.


    The eight detectives in the hall looked at the young man in front of them with strange expressions.


    ¡°Hello, seniors, I am Xiao Yu.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, his face radiating sunshine, ¡°Please take care of me in the future.¡±


    Being polite never hurts, and people like a sweet talker.


    Calling them ¡°seniors¡± and lowering his stance.


    You wouldn¡¯t be embarrassed to trouble a junior, right?


    Indeed, a few faces showed smiles.


    Others looked at the young man with half-smiles.


    ¡°Wait¡­ Xiao Yu?¡±


    A middle-aged detective exclaimed, looking at Xiao Yu in surprise, ¡°Are you the Xiao Yu who solved the warehouse murder case a few days ago?¡±


    With that reminder, others¡¯ expressions changed slightly.


    Bincheng is small. Any news within the system can spread in a day.


    Gossiping isn¡¯t just a woman¡¯s hobby; men like it too.


    Remember yesterday, they were still joking about the Criminal Investigation Team¡¯s incompetence.


    No one left to solve cases, so a trainee officer did?


    And now, that trainee officer was here¡­


    ¡°Just luck.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled and shook his head, ¡°I couldn¡¯t have done it alone. It was our team¡¯s joint effort.¡±


    ¡°Not bad, the kid knows how to speak, not claiming all the credit.¡±


    Another veteran detective nodded with a smile, looking at Xiao Yu more warmly.


    In the police industry, the most taboo things are claiming undue credit and being overly ambitious. S?a??h the N0??F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Those who claim credit are not team players, and the overly ambitious are impulsive!


    ¡°Time is tight; let¡¯s discuss the case first.¡±


    A first-level inspector spoke. He was the head of the task force, the first team leader of the Criminal Investigation Division, Niu Peng.


    Most of the others were from the first team, with three from the municipal bureau¡¯s Criminal Investigation Department.


    ¡°There¡¯s a new development!¡±


    Niu Peng had just received ¡®new information¡¯¡ªthe case had new clues.


    The person providing the clue was Xiao Yu.


    Before he could tell his team members, Xiao Yu arrived.


    When he brought up the inconsistency in the suspect¡¯s timeline.


    Everyone¡¯s view of Xiao Yu changed; there was no longer any hint of disdain.


    The kid had some skills, no wonder he was directly sent by higher-ups to join the task force.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, what¡¯s your take on this case?¡±


    Since he¡¯s now a member, Niu Peng started seeking his input.


    Three cobblers with their combined wits equal Zhuge Liang. Collaboration and brainstorming are the essence of forming a task force.


    ¡°I just returned from leave and only read the case file on my way here.¡±


    What do I think? I¡¯m just as confused¡­ Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°I¡¯d like to visit the scene first.¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡±


    Niu Peng nodded, ¡°Lao Wu, take Xiao Yu to the scene.¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡± A veteran detective stood up.


    ***


    Twenty-five minutes later.


    The detective nicknamed ¡®Lao Wu¡¯ brought Xiao Yu to a residential community.


    The crime scene was on the sixth floor of one of the buildings, a duplex apartment.


    A duplex typically means the top floor with an attic.


    Such homes are usually cheaper and spacious.


    Although cheap, they have many drawbacks.


    High floors usually mean no elevator for the sixth-floor duplex design.


    The attic often has uneven heights, poor rooftop waterproofing can cause leaks¡­


    Entering the crime scene, a nauseating stench greeted them.


    Xiao Yu frowned and stepped in under Lao Wu¡¯s surprised gaze.


    Although the corpses had been ¡®processed,¡¯ the scene still felt like hell.


    Especially one wall in the living room, where remnants of a horrific painting made from dried blood and bone powder could be seen.


    The Gates of Hell!


    The indoor stench was because windows couldn¡¯t be opened for ventilation, to preserve the scene.


    Excessive airflow could bring in dust, easily covering clues.


    ¡°Kid, impressive.¡±


    Lao Wu followed Xiao Yu into the living room, joking, ¡°A trainee fresh out of police school shouldn¡¯t handle such a scene, right?¡±


    That¡¯s true.


    Usually, only veteran detectives or specialists handle corpses.


    First-time exposure to such a crime scene, few can handle it.


    In his previous life, the first time Xiao Yu faced a corpse, he almost threw up.


    That case still lingers in his memory.


    The victim¡¯s body was chopped into pieces, cooked in a large pot.


    Smelling that eerie aroma, looking at the body in the pot.


    Honestly.


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t vomit on the spot, showing strong mental resilience.


    The current crime scene was also terrifying, but just terrifying.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s heart was calm.


    Because of Lao Wu¡¯s words, he almost laughed.


    ¡°Brother Wu, I specialized in forensic examination in police school.¡±


    Xiao Yu explained, ¡°I¡¯ve seen plenty of corpses.¡±


    Police school does teach forensic science, but you need to intern at medical schools¡¯ forensic departments¡­


    ¡°Impressive!¡±


    Lao Wu gave a thumbs up, ¡°I¡¯m Qian Wu, Wu as in martial arts. My colleagues call me Lao Wu.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s check the scene first.¡±


    He didn¡¯t focus on the ¡®Gates of Hell¡¯ on the wall; the case file had detailed notes and photos.


    Visiting the crime scene was for field investigation.


    What¡¯s the process of solving a case?


    Observe the scene, collect clues, make bold assumptions, and verify cautiously.


    Step by step, solving the puzzle, uncovering the truth.


    Finally, summarize the collected information to formulate a plan, carefully scrutinize the process to judge the plan¡¯s feasibility¡­


    Xiao Yu had already hypothesized that the primary suspect wasn¡¯t the killer.


    With the hypothesis, the real trouble began.


    How did the real killer enter and commit the murders without leaving traces?


    Are you a ghost, coming and going without a trace?

 Chapter 28

    Chapter 28: Even Cong Ge Became a BootlickerFor a whole hour, Xiao Yu kept investigating the crime scene.


    The sixth floor, the attic, he didn¡¯t miss a single corner.


    But, nothing was found¡­


    Impossible!


    Xiao Yu frowned, finally standing in front of the living room window.


    With his case-solving experience from his previous life, as long as the killer left any trace.


    It¡¯s rare for him not to notice it.


    But at this crime scene, he couldn¡¯t find any traces of a ¡®fifth person¡¯ entering.


    That¡¯s right, if there was another killer.


    Besides the family of three and the suspect, there must be a fifth person who entered!


    Is this scientific?


    If it¡¯s not, then it¡¯s too terrifying¡­ Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched.


    But¡­


    Just because ordinary people can¡¯t find traces doesn¡¯t mean I can¡¯t.


    ¡®Falcon¡¯s Eye¡¯¡­ activate!


    In an instant.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes changed.


    His pupils rapidly dilated and contracted, a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes.


    His vision changed.


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    It was as if Xiao Yu opened a new world; everything he saw became different.


    He could clearly see the dust particles on the floor, the hair strands left on the sofa, and some things that he couldn¡¯t see before¡­


    With ¡®Falcon¡¯s Eye¡¯ activated, Xiao Yu re-examined the scene.


    Finally, he stood in front of the attic¡¯s floor-to-ceiling window, his eyes fixed on the sliding door handle.


    He stared at a spot that was very close in color to the white floor-to-ceiling window but slightly different in shade¡­


    A spot!


    Xiao Yu squatted down, his eyes moving closer to the spot.


    His mouth slowly curled up.


    It was as if lightning struck his mind, clearing all the fog.


    So, this is how you entered the victims¡¯ home?!


    ***


    In less than half an hour, the whole task force arrived, their expressions heavy and serious as they looked at Xiao Yu.


    ¡°Did you bring it?¡± Xiao Yu asked Niu Peng.


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Niu Peng nodded, handing Xiao Yu a tool kit.


    Opening the tool kit, it contained disposable rubber gloves and a set of forensic tools.


    Putting on the gloves, Xiao Yu took out a small pair of tweezers and returned to the sliding door.


    Then, he extended the tweezers to the odd ¡®spot¡¯ on the door.


    The tweezers¡¯ tips landed on the spot, Xiao Yu gently pinched and slowly pulled.


    A small white plastic strip, over an inch long, was pulled out¡­


    Everyone: ???


    This is the clue you mentioned?


    Is this why you called us here?


    Everyone¡¯s gaze at Xiao Yu became strange, feeling they were being toyed with.


    Was Xiao Yu messing with them?


    No, he casually tossed the tweezers and plastic strip aside.


    Squatting down, he moved his eyes close to the¡­ small hole in the sliding door.


    In his previous life, Xiao Yu handled a strange home burglary case.


    Normally, a small case like that wouldn¡¯t need his involvement.


    But that small case turned into a big case.


    A thief committed over thirty burglaries in two months, isn¡¯t that scary?


    On average, a burglary every two days.


    Because the case involved a huge amount of money, many investigative units couldn¡¯t solve it, and it was finally handed to him.


    Why couldn¡¯t they solve it?


    Isn¡¯t it just home burglary?


    The problem was, before catching the thief, no one knew how he entered the victims¡¯ homes, isn¡¯t that magical?


    Because many victims¡¯ homes were tightly locked even when no one was home.


    The doors showed no signs of tampering or unlocking, yet things were missing!


    So how did the thief get in?


    A steel wire and a hand drill!


    The thief first used the hand drill to drill a small hole in the victims¡¯ floor-to-ceiling window door.


    Then used a steel wire to easily open the door and window, entering to steal.


    The most ruthless thing about this thief was that after stealing, he cleaned all his traces and restored the doors and windows to their original state.


    Lastly, he used a plastic strip of the same color to plug the drilled hole, leaving no trace.


    It took Xiao Yu half a month to solve the serial home burglary case, making him laugh and cry.


    When he caught the thief, he gave a thumbs up and said: Impressive!


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t expect that in this world after transmigrating, someone would use the same method for a home invasion crime.


    Standing up, he glanced at his task force colleagues and found them all bewildered.


    With your understanding, even if I explain, you wouldn¡¯t get it.


    So, continue being confused!


    Next, Xiao Yu took out a coil of steel wire from the tool kit and gave a live demonstration to the task force members.


    When everyone saw Xiao Yu using only the small hole in the sliding door and a steel wire to open the locked door.


    Everyone¡¯s face showed shock.


    Not because of Xiao Yu¡¯s lock-picking skills.


    But because Xiao Yu was showing them how the real killer entered the victims¡¯ home without leaving any trace.


    The balcony?


    Coming back to his senses, Niu Peng went to the balcony, standing next to Xiao Yu who was looking up, and looked at the awning above.


    Niu Peng¡¯s mind raced, picturing a scene.


    The killer first climbed to the rooftop of the building, came to the balcony from the victims¡¯ awning, used a hand drill to make a hole, used a steel wire to open the door, entered, and committed the crime¡­


    Impressive!


    Niu Peng looked at Xiao Yu beside him, his gaze complex, as if saying: Are you a monster, thinking of this?


    Xiao Yu seemed to understand Niu Peng¡¯s look, smiling.


    Even Cong Ge became a bootlicker.


    What else in this world can¡¯t happen?


    Only an old fox can deal with an old fox.


    Of course, Xiao Yu would never admit he¡¯s cunning.


    This is called wisdom, understand?


    tln : ¡°Cong Ge¡± likely refers to someone who has a reputation for being clever, cunning, or even a bit of a trickster. It¡¯s a slang term that conveys a sense of someone who is street-smart and possibly manipulative, often used humorously or sarcastically.

 Chapter 29

    Chapter 29: Dog Abuse¡°What are you up to?¡±


    A melodious and sweet voice flowed from the phone, as gentle as clouds.


    Standing on the rooftop of the residential building at the crime scene, Xiao Yu almost hurt his ear.


    So gentle, did Mu Qingwu get abducted by aliens?


    ¡°Is my mom next to you?¡± Xiao Yu guessed.


    ¡°Auntie¡­ mother-in-law wants me to ask what time you¡¯ll be home?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s voice carried a tone of helplessness, ¡°Mother-in-law said if you don¡¯t come back soon¡­ she¡¯ll beat you!¡±


    ¡°Big sis, are you being held hostage?¡±


    Xiao Yu teased, ¡°If you are, blink twice?¡±


    ¡°Haha!¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s laughter came through the phone, slightly scolding, ¡°When will you be home?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t go back for now, need to work overtime.¡±


    Xiao Yu glanced at the sunset in the sky, ¡°Got a tricky case to handle.¡±


    ¡°I see¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu paused, ¡°Have you eaten?¡±


    ¡°No time to eat.¡± Xiao Yu smiled wryly.


    ¡°That¡¯s not good for your health.¡±


    Mu Qingwu said gently, ¡°Where are you? I¡¯ll order food delivered.¡±


    ¡°No need for that trouble.¡±


    Feeling warm inside, Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°We¡¯ll just order some takeout and get by¡­¡±


    Before finishing, Mu Qingwu interrupted, ¡°Where?¡±


    ¡°Big sis, your domineering nature is not very charming.¡±


    Xiao Yu rolled his eyes, ¡°I¡¯m at¡­¡±


    After giving the address and hanging up, he continued searching for traces on the rooftop.


    Another half an hour passed.


    The task force members found no useful clues on the rooftop.


    Squatting at the edge, with ¡®Falcon¡¯s Eye¡¯ activated, Xiao Yu noticed traces of sweeping in the corner¡¯s crevices.


    It¡¯s well known.


    Too much dust, and sweeping will leave some dust in corners, with broom marks through the dust.


    Seeing these traces, Xiao Yu¡¯s heart sank.


    Who would sweep a residential rooftop in the dead of winter?


    Is it you, Mr. Culprit?


    The rooftop dust being swept away meant no footprints or anything left.


    This maneuver gave Xiao Yu a feeling of: Clear but incomprehensible!


    It felt like a cold snake slithering up his back, a hint of chill rising in his heart.


    From this, it¡¯s clear this person has strong psychological resilience.


    Committing such a gruesome crime, yet methodically doing the ¡®cleanup work.¡¯


    It brings to mind the feel of a palace intrigue drama!


    No, wait¡­


    Slap!


    Xiao Yu smacked his forehead.


    Continuing to puzzle over it would lead to a dead end.


    At all times, solving a case requires simplicity.


    The more complicated the case, the more loopholes.


    Xiao Yu stood up, looking at the team members, ¡°This path isn¡¯t working, let¡¯s eat first.¡±


    They all went downstairs, discussing what to eat.


    A Rolls-Royce drove into the neighborhood, stopped in front of them, and a woman stepped out.


    Several team members¡¯ eyes widened.


    The woman embodied the sophistication of a kind aunt, the charm of a friend¡¯s mother, and the cuteness of a girl-next-door, making people¡¯s hearts flutter. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing a group of police, her stunningly beautiful face remained calm, waving at Xiao Yu.


    Huh?


    Eight pairs of eyes turned to Xiao Yu.


    ¡°Well¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu spread his hands, ¡°My wife!¡±


    Everyone: ¡­


    Are you serious?


    You¡¯re that young, not only have a wife, but she¡¯s that beautiful?


    No, beautiful isn¡¯t even the word.


    Her face and figure aside, just her noble and elegant aura could crush 99% of women!


    ¡°I told you not to come.¡±


    Walking to Mu Qingwu, Xiao Yu asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t it cold?¡±


    ¡°Just getting some fresh air.¡±


    Mu Qingwu shook her head, ¡°My mom and mother-in-law¡­ are at our place, a bit uncomfortable!¡±


    You¡¯re just using this as an excuse to sneak out, right?


    Xiao Yu saw right through the ice queen¡¯s thoughts.


    At this time, the team members also walked over.


    ¡°These are my colleagues.¡± Xiao Yu introduced.


    ¡°Hello.¡±


    Mu Qingwu smiled, ¡°I am Mu Qingwu, Xiao Yu¡¯s¡­ wife.¡±


    She intended to say ¡®sister,¡¯ but instinctively said wife¡­


    ¡°Hello, hello.¡±


    The task force members nodded with smiles.


    ¡°Have you eaten?¡± Xiao Yu asked.


    Mu Qingwu shook her head.


    ¡°Join us for a meal.¡± Xiao Yu extended his hand.


    Mu Qingwu naturally lifted her hand, placing it in Xiao Yu¡¯s¡­


    They found a decent restaurant.


    Ordered some food, no alcohol.


    Can¡¯t drink on duty.


    Knowing Mu Qingwu avoids greasy food, Xiao Yu ordered two light dishes.


    Mu Qingwu glanced at Xiao Yu, her beautiful eyes curving like crescent moons.


    Maybe she was hungry, or for some other reason, she ate a bowl of rice.


    Listening to Xiao Yu and his colleagues chatting and laughing.


    Mu Qingwu, like a wife, occasionally picked food for Xiao Yu.


    Xiao Yu glanced at her, smiling.


    Mu Qingwu pouted, playfully scolded him.


    An indescribable warmth passed between them.


    They didn¡¯t think much of it, but the task force couldn¡¯t take it.


    Throwing dog food, abusing dogs?


    So inhumane!


    Everyone ate quickly.


    (translator note : ¡°throwing dog food, abusing dogs¡± means that Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu are showing off their affection in front of the task force members, making them feel envious or annoyed, as if they were ¡°single dogs¡± being fed with romantic gestures from a couple)


    .


    After leaving the restaurant, Xiao Yu walked Mu Qingwu to her car.


    ¡°Coming home tonight?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s long lashes caught the light, her face glowing with a warm jade-like sheen.


    Xiao Yu thought for a moment, uncertain, ¡°Unlikely, will probably be late.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± Mu Qingwu responded, turning to get in the car.


    Is she mad?


    Because I¡¯m not coming home?


    ¡°Well¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu said, ¡°I¡¯ll try, but might be late.¡±


    Mu Qingwu turned her head, her eyes sparkling, her tone calm, ¡°Got it!¡±


    Watching the Rolls-Royce leave, Xiao Yu snapped out of it, shaking his head with a smile.


    So tsundere!

 Chapter 30

    Chapter 30: Microexpression and Movement PsychologyAt the victims¡¯ home.


    ¡°The clues have run dry.¡±


    Xiao Yu looked at the ¡®painting of flesh and blood¡¯ on the wall, appearing calm, ¡°He¡¯s very clever, likely planned this for a long time. He perfectly executed entering the victims¡¯ home and the cleanup afterward. If he managed all that, finding other clues at the scene should be difficult.¡±


    The task force members were all quietly watching Xiao Yu, their expressions serious.


    They had only met Xiao Yu today.


    But the feeling this trainee officer gave them could be summed up in two words: freakishly talented!


    His case-solving abilities were strong to the point of being scary, his thinking wild and unrestrained.


    It was hard for them to accept.


    As the task force leader, Niu Peng took some time to pull up Xiao Yu¡¯s file on his phone.


    After reading, he was speechless.


    It turned out that Xiao Yu was a top student at the police academy, the kind that made people¡¯s scalps tingle.


    A top student among top students, the fighter jet among scholars.


    When Niu Peng shared this information with the other team members, they all suddenly understood.


    A top student from the police academy?


    That¡¯s not a problem then!


    Niu Peng made a decision, Xiao Yu would temporarily command the task force, and everyone would cooperate with him.


    Is there a problem with that?


    Of course not.


    They had been investigating for two days with no leads.


    Xiao Yu arrived and found a major clue in half a day.


    Although the clue ran dry, his skills were stronger than all of theirs combined.


    That¡¯s how it works in the police force.


    When solving cases, age, position, and rank all don¡¯t matter.


    If you¡¯re capable, you take charge; if not, you follow instructions. That¡¯s the reality.


    If the case gets solved, everyone benefits.


    Xiao Yu gets the top merit, everyone else gets to enjoy the rewards.


    If the case isn¡¯t solved, everyone suffers, no one escapes¡­


    ¡°Investigate the clues, scrutinize the details, make bold guesses.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s gaze moved from the painting of flesh and blood to the team members, ¡°But this might not be the truth; it needs verification.¡±


    Everyone nodded; they were all veteran detectives who understood this principle.


    ¡°Since the clues have run dry, let¡¯s look elsewhere.¡±


    Xiao Yu squinted, ¡°First, let¡¯s interrogate the suspect!¡±


    Why interrogate the suspect?


    The killer did all this but left the suspect to ¡®take the fall,¡¯ to be the scapegoat.


    How many people would go out of their way to frame someone else if they had no reason?


    Is it hatred? Revenge? Or something else?


    Xiao Yu felt it might be none of those.


    The wrongfully accused suspect likely had no clues to offer either.


    If he had a grudge with the killer and the killer wanted revenge.


    Given the killer¡¯s methods for such a gruesome crime, why not just target him directly?


    Why make it so complicated?


    The interrogation was a last-ditch effort, hoping for even a slight chance.


    The team members returned to the division to stand by, while Xiao Yu and Niu Peng headed straight to the detention center¡­


    ***


    After going through the interrogation process.


    In the interrogation room of the detention center, Xiao Yu met the suspect in this case.


    Medium build, ordinary appearance, barely a young man. s?a??h th? n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Wearing a detention vest, his face was dejected, hopeless, and angry.


    He Xiao, 29 years old, local, private company employee¡­


    Given that they knew he might be wrongfully accused, why not release him?


    There are procedures to follow.


    Firstly, he is indeed highly suspicious, found sleeping at the crime scene, and all evidence pointed to him.


    Just these points meant he couldn¡¯t be released.


    If wrongfully accused, compensation can be sought, and the police system would restore his reputation.


    Unlucky?


    Indeed unlucky, but that¡¯s how it is when you¡¯re involved in a case.


    In today¡¯s age, if it were in the past.


    Handled by a careless person, you might be waiting for a firing squad¡­


    ¡°I¡¯m innocent.¡±


    Facing the two police officers, He Xiao¡¯s bloodshot eyes glared, shouting in anger.


    ¡°Hmm, I know.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was calm, nodding.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    With one sentence, Xiao Yu left He Xiao speechless.


    After a while, he got excited, thinking: Could it be that the police have found the real killer?


    But then, the police officers remained silent.


    He Xiao grew anxious.


    Are you only telling half the story, are you even human?


    Xiao Yu remained silent, observing He Xiao.


    Watching He Xiao¡¯s expressions and subtle body language.


    The truth often hides in expressions.


    People¡¯s expressions generally stem from their thoughts.


    For example, genuine surprise doesn¡¯t last more than a second, looking down indicates recalling, looking up suggests making up a story, and if the eyes dart around, it usually means lying or nervousness.


    People generally blink five to eight times a minute; a higher frequency indicates inner turmoil.


    When lying, heart rate increases, the face flushes, sometimes the nose itches, and they might unconsciously touch it.


    When someone is genuinely angry, their expressions and words are synchronized.


    If expressions and words aren¡¯t synchronized, they¡¯re acting¡­


    These lessons are taught at the police academy, known as ¡®microexpression¡¯ psychology.


    Police have sharp eyes because they know how to observe ¡®microexpressions.¡¯


    After two minutes of observation, Xiao Yu was very certain.


    The He Xiao in front of him was indeed unlucky.


    Truly wronged.


    But, Xiao Yu noticed something odd.


    He Xiao had very steady hands.


    Steady to the point that whether he was excited, angry, or desperate, his hands remained steady.


    This was quite unnatural.


    You know, when people¡¯s emotions are out of control, their body reacts naturally, making unconscious movements reflecting their feelings.


    For example, when angry, people might clench their fists, rub their hands when excited, or gesticulate when happy¡­


    He Xiao in front of him showed no such body language.


    Very suspicious!

 Chapter 31

    Chapter 31: Xiao Yu¡¯s IntuitionXiao Yu frowned, unable to figure out what was suspicious about the suspect.


    Was he overthinking it?


    Pushing aside distracting thoughts, time to interrogate¡­


    ¡°There are three victims in this case, the male victim used to be your good brother, the female victim is your ex-girlfriend, and the child¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu stared directly into He Xiao¡¯s eyes, ¡°Before going to the victims¡¯ home, you received a text from your ex-girlfriend. The text read¡­ He Xiao, don¡¯t you want to know why I ended up with Da Jun, come find me now, and I¡¯ll tell you¡­ isn¡¯t that right?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s right.¡±


    He Xiao nodded eagerly.


    Now very cooperative, because he saw hope.


    No one could understand his inner panic.


    Even a fool knows, if he¡¯s truly identified as the killer.


    The outcome awaiting him is obvious¡­


    ¡°Then, you left home and went to the victims¡¯ home.¡±


    Xiao Yu continued questioning, ¡°When you got to the victims¡¯ home, just after entering¡­ your memory went blank, and when you woke up, the police were already there?¡±


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± He Xiao nodded. s?a??h th? ???el F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Could a normal person sleep for 33 hours?


    Xiao Yu squinted.


    M-drug? Or some other substance?


    But it couldn¡¯t be an attack.


    When the police arrested the suspect, no signs of an attack were found on his body.


    The strangest part was, blood tests didn¡¯t show any drug traces in the suspect.


    If a killer did something to the suspect.


    What method did they use?


    Or is there an issue with the suspect himself?


    No!


    Health checks and past medical history show.


    The suspect is very healthy.


    He had a period of mental issues in childhood, but was quickly cured.


    It¡¯s unlikely the suspect fell unconscious on his own.


    Most likely ¡®external force¡¯ caused his 33-hour sleep.


    After Xiao Yu¡¯s thorough interrogation.


    The testimony matched He Xiao¡¯s previous statements to the police.


    Disappointed?


    Indeed, Xiao Yu felt a bit disappointed.


    Because no new clues were found from the suspect¡­


    Xiao Yu reassured He Xiao, telling him the killer might be someone else.


    For now, he¡¯s just a suspect and still needs to stay in detention for a while, but he¡¯ll surely be released.


    He Xiao was grateful, repeatedly thanking, and left with the prison guard¡­


    Watching He Xiao¡¯s departing figure, Xiao Yu squinted.


    ¡°Any discoveries?¡±


    Niu Peng, who hadn¡¯t interrupted Xiao Yu¡¯s interrogation, asked.


    ¡°Maybe I¡¯m overthinking.¡±


    Xiao Yu snapped back, ¡°There¡¯s probably something about the suspect we haven¡¯t discovered yet, but it¡¯s unclear if it¡¯s related to the case.¡±


    ¡°What makes you think so?¡± Niu Peng frowned, puzzled.


    ¡°Intuition.¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, a gleam in his eyes, ¡°Captain Niu, let¡¯s go find the murder weapon. I suspect the killer didn¡¯t take it from the scene.¡±


    Grinding human bones into powder requires special tools.


    The tools weren¡¯t left at the scene, so where did they go?


    Back at the division, it was already 7 PM.


    Xiao Yu pulled out the surveillance footage from the victims¡¯ community.


    If the killer¡¯s tools were large, they¡¯d be hard to conceal.


    Finding clues through surveillance is a common police technique.


    The task force had already thoroughly analyzed these videos, finding nothing unusual.


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t agree.


    Tools don¡¯t always need to be taken in whole; they can be disassembled and brought in multiple times.


    Anyone who entered the community multiple times during a certain period was listed as a suspect by Xiao Yu.


    Finally, three people were identified.


    A young woman, a middle-aged man, and a community gardener.


    Especially the gardener, most likely to bring tools into the community.


    But checking would have to wait until morning.


    Xiao Yu glanced at his phone, it was 9 PM.


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s image floated in his mind.


    Promised to go home¡­


    ***


    First, he took a cab back to the Criminal Investigation Team, then drove the sports car back to the villa.


    Needed to return the car to Mu Qingwu, after all, they weren¡¯t really married.


    Back at the villa, Mu Qingwu wasn¡¯t resting, she was sitting in the living room looking at something on a tablet.


    Seeing Xiao Yu walk into the living room, Mu Qingwu¡¯s expression was calm.


    ¡°Auntie and my mom have left?¡±


    Sitting on the sofa, seeing a bottle of drink on the coffee table, Xiao Yu felt thirsty, grabbed it, and drank without thinking.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu stared at Xiao Yu drinking, momentarily stunned.


    Normally, she would¡¯ve been angry, right?


    Not because she¡¯s mean.


    But because she had drunk from that bottle¡­


    ¡°So sweet?¡±


    After a few sips, Xiao Yu looked at the drink in his hand.


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s fair face instantly turned red.


    Sweet? Is it the drink that¡¯s sweet? Or the lip gloss?


    What do you mean?!

 Chapter 32

    Chapter 32: The Gentleness of a Lowered Head S?a??h the N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Seeing Mu Qingwu looking at him with a flushed face, Xiao Yu was puzzled.


    Although you¡¯re the type of woman I wouldn¡¯t dare defile in bed.


    Right now, your eyes seem like you have some intentions toward me.


    A boy out alone must protect himself.


    Main point, don¡¯t let women get too close to you!


    ¡°Nothing.¡±


    Suppressing her panic, Mu Qingwu¡¯s expression and tone were cold, but her stumbling words betrayed her, ¡°Go rest.¡±


    She then turned and walked up to the second-floor bedroom.


    What¡¯s up with her? Doesn¡¯t seem like she¡¯s on her period¡­ Xiao Yu frowned.


    Something felt off about Mu Qingwu¡¯s state.


    Following her to the second floor, he asked, ¡°Sis, where do I sleep tonight?¡±


    Last time, he was drunk and slept with Mu Qingwu.


    When sober, he might be willing, but Mu Qingwu wouldn¡¯t be.


    ¡°There are many rooms.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s heart raced, her expression almost slipping, her fair, cold face showing intense emotion, ¡°Wash up in my room first.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t think much, following Mu Qingwu back to the master bedroom, then went to the en suite bathroom.


    Hearing the sound of water, Mu Qingwu felt more anxious, her thoughts chaotic, her face slightly red.


    She got up and took out the men¡¯s pajamas she bought while shopping with her mother and mother-in-law today.


    Hesitating at the bathroom door, she wondered whether to knock.


    Then¡­


    ¡°Sis, I don¡¯t seem to have a change of clothes.¡±


    Hearing Xiao Yu¡¯s words, Mu Qingwu felt relieved, ¡°I bought some for you.¡±


    ¡°Thanks.¡±


    Opening the door, Xiao Yu reached out and took the pajamas.


    After a shower, much of his fatigue washed away.


    Coming out of the bathroom, he saw Mu Qingwu leaning against the bedhead with a tablet, casually asking, ¡°What are you looking at?¡±


    ¡°Company reports.¡± Mu Qingwu put down the tablet.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to bed.¡± Xiao Yu left the room.


    Watching Xiao Yu¡¯s back, Mu Qingwu sighed in relief.


    She feared Xiao Yu might insist on staying, and she wouldn¡¯t know what to do.


    But once the tension passed, a hint of disappointment surfaced in her heart.


    What¡¯s wrong with me¡­ Mu Qingwu was dazed!


    ***


    Finding a guest room, Xiao Yu prepared to rest.


    He had no idea Mu Qingwu¡¯s mind was full of drama.


    Feeling a bit tired, he fell asleep quickly, waking up to a new day.


    When he opened his eyes, morning sunlight filled the bedroom.


    Every morning, Xiao Yu thanked the heavens for another beautiful day.


    He cherished every day since transmigrating.


    One problem arose, how to wash up?


    Xiao Yu, troubled, left his room.


    Standing outside the master bedroom, he hesitated, then went in.


    Coincidentally, Mu Qingwu had just woken up.


    Stretching lazily, the thick quilt slid down, revealing her slender body wrapped in thin pajamas, her fair neck forming a beautiful curve.


    Her tousled hair highlighted her delicate, pretty face, a small white hand covering her rosy lips as she yawned.


    Xiao Yu stared at Mu Qingwu, entranced.


    A girl grows more charming with age.


    Mu Qingwu coldly glared at Xiao Yu, her beautiful face frosty.


    She¡¯s angry, the kind that¡¯s hard to soothe!


    ¡°Uh!¡±


    Xiao Yu chuckled awkwardly, ¡°Sis, I just wanted to wash up.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Mu Qingwu nodded, her face clearing up, ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    Realizing she misunderstood, her brother wasn¡¯t peeking.


    When Xiao Yu finished washing up and came out.


    He thought about buying a set of toiletries today, couldn¡¯t keep doing this.


    Heading to the living room, Xiao Yu found it was still early, and feeling hungry, he cooked some porridge, eggs, and mixed some appetizers.


    Just as he brought it out, Mu Qingwu appeared in the living room.


    ¡°Time to eat.¡±


    Waving at Mu Qingwu, Xiao Yu started eating.


    Mu Qingwu glanced at the plain porridge and side dishes on the table.


    Since taking over her father¡¯s company, she rarely ate breakfast.


    The unassuming food warmed her stomach.


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s eyes softened unconsciously.


    Noticing his sister watching him, Xiao Yu looked back.


    Mu Qingwu lowered her head.


    The gentleness of a lowered head, like a water lotus too delicate for the cool breeze!


    Leaving the villa, Xiao Yu had a head full of questions.


    Since last night, he felt Mu Qingwu had changed, no longer cold.


    How to describe it?


    Like she suddenly became a little lamb.


    Everyone knows.


    A weak little lamb is the most dangerous!


    ***


    Xiao Yu took a cab directly to the Criminal Investigation Division.


    No need to check in at the team, his temporary assignment to the task force wasn¡¯t a secret.


    Arriving at the division, Niu Peng and others slowly gathered.


    They all headed directly to the victims¡¯ community to investigate the three new suspects.


    The young woman was quickly cleared.


    Next, the middle-aged man was also cleared.


    Lastly, the gardener was questioned and cleared.


    So, the killer acted alone?


    Then how did he bring in the tools?


    In the afternoon, sitting in the victims¡¯ home, Xiao Yu stared at the painting of flesh and blood on the wall.


    Why force me to use unconventional means to deal with you?


    Xiao Yu lifted his head, his handsome face growing cold, his eyes flashing with icy glints.


    His mind entered a high-speed operational state.


    Assume¡­ I am the killer!

 Chapter 33

    Chapter 33: Slapping Our Faces?In an instant, Xiao Yu entered the state of simulating the criminal¡¯s psychology!


    ¡°If I were the killer, planning this premeditated perverse murder, what steps would I need?¡±


    ¡°Create a perfect crime plan, prepare the murder tools, familiarize myself with the victims¡¯ area, calculate the crime time, design the framing of He Xiao¡­ it would take at least three days to a week. Scouting the area is essential but also the most time-consuming step!¡±


    ¡°Wait, how do I know the suspect He Xiao¡¯s phone number, and how could I mimic the female victim¡¯s tone to send that text?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s because I¡¯m very familiar with the victims and He Xiao¡­ What¡¯s my relationship with them?¡±


    ¡°Classmate, friend¡­ no, such clues are too obvious. I wouldn¡¯t leave such clear traces.¡±


    ¡°Then why did I send that text? Simply to lure the suspect, or do I have another purpose?¡±


    ¡°Ah, I see¡­ the text not only lured He Xiao to the victims¡¯ house in anger, but also misled the police, even if suspecting another killer, to focus on people familiar with the victims and He Xiao. Two birds, one stone, clever!¡±


    ¡°So, I cruelly and even perversely killed the victims and framed He Xiao, for what?¡±


    ¡°According to the police investigation, neither the victims nor He Xiao had grudges with anyone, certainly not enough to provoke such hatred leading to a family extermination and creating a painting with their blood and bones!¡±


    ¡°Purely a perverse motive? Absolutely not!¡±


    ¡°I am so calm that I could meticulously orchestrate such a plan, clean all crime traces calmly, this level of intelligence and calmness wouldn¡¯t see such perverse actions as worth my time ¡ª like a child¡¯s game, too low-level¡­ yet I did it, why?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t figure it out, this path doesn¡¯t work!¡±


    ¡°If this path doesn¡¯t work, let¡¯s start with the crime tools¡­¡±


    ¡°Murder tools, skinning tools, bone-crushing tools, drying tools, powdering tools¡­ although the tools at the victims¡¯ home could theoretically do it, completing in 33 hours is impossible. So, there are other tools!¡±


    ¡°So many tools, they¡¯d be heavy.¡± S?a??h th? N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°After killing, destroying the bodies, and creating the painting¡­ I¡¯d be exhausted, how could I take so many tools away? If left behind, they¡¯d provide clues for the police¡­¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t need to take them away, I just need to hide them where the police wouldn¡¯t notice, wouldn¡¯t find, wouldn¡¯t easily think of.¡±


    ¡°Where?¡±


    ¡°The community septic tank? No, taking them there would easily be seen by community surveillance!¡±


    ¡°Renting a room in the building? No, that would leave identification information!¡±


    ¡°Or¡­ none of these, these places are still too predictable, not likely!¡±


    ¡°Then, where¡­¡±


    Suddenly, Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes brightened.


    As if he caught something, but hadn¡¯t fully grasped it.


    Abruptly, a strange smile appeared on his face.


    The most dangerous place is the safest place?


    A sudden realization!


    Xiao Yu lifted his head, looking at the ceiling of the living room.


    The task force members started acting, searching the victims¡¯ home¡¯s false ceilings, including the bathroom and attic ceilings¡­


    Nothing!


    Nothing?


    Xiao Yu looked at the floor, stomped his foot, a smile forming.


    The victims¡¯ floorboards were lifted one by one.


    Until¡­ when the attic floorboards were lifted.


    Pieces of disassembled tools, knives, appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes!


    People unfamiliar with construction might ask, aren¡¯t floorboards directly attached to the ground?


    No!


    Some floors, like solid wood floors, require a wooden frame underneath before installation.


    One is to prevent heat and moisture.


    Two is to fix and prevent expansion and cracking.


    Although the space isn¡¯t much, not tall enough, it can completely store some disassembled tool parts¡­


    The murder tools were found!


    As the pieces of murder weapons and tools were laid out, the forensic team arrived to check for fingerprints on these items.


    The results made Xiao Yu¡¯s face change slightly.


    The task force members were stunned, incredulous.


    Not only were there fingerprints on these items.


    They were all He Xiao¡¯s fingerprints.


    Can you believe it?!


    Why were they He Xiao¡¯s fingerprints?


    Based on various signs, investigations, and deductions.


    He Xiao couldn¡¯t have committed the crime.


    Just the timing doesn¡¯t match; 33 hours is absolutely not enough to commit this crime.


    Not enough time!


    Could it be the killer framing him?


    Or is it a form of mockery?


    The killer guessed the police would find these items.


    Deliberately putting He Xiao¡¯s fingerprints on them to taunt the investigators.


    Is he¡­ slapping our faces?


    In an instant, the task force members were furious.


    They felt their intelligence was being rubbed on the ground.


    At this moment.


    ¡°No, it shouldn¡¯t be like this!¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned cold, his gaze sharp, coldly staring at the tools and weapons, ¡°It¡¯s not the killer playing us, but us falling into a misconception, ignoring a possibility.¡±


    ¡°What possibility?¡± The team members, shocked, looked at Xiao Yu.


    Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yu spoke coldly, word by word.


    ¡°Who says the most unlikely suspect isn¡¯t the killer?¡±

 Chapter 34

    Chapter 34: An Unsolvable ProblemThe task force members looked at Xiao Yu as if he were an alien.


    Come on, what are you doing on Earth?


    If you¡¯re not an alien, why is your brain thinking in outer space?


    No, that¡¯s not a brain, it¡¯s a black hole!


    Do you know, it was you who originally said the timing didn¡¯t match, that the suspect couldn¡¯t have committed the crime in 33 hours!


    So now, are you going to slap yourself in the face?


    Everyone stared at Xiao Yu, waiting for a reasonable explanation.


    Xiao Yu smiled but didn¡¯t explain.


    Slap himself in the face?


    No, he just thought of a few possibilities.


    Each of these possibilities was hair-raising.


    So, he needed to verify them!


    ***


    On the way to the detention center, Xiao Yu was still thinking.


    He had transmigrated and was still so handsome.


    Why not just live a good life, enjoy being a kept man, how great would that be?


    Why go back to the old job, killing countless brain cells every day?


    Through the car window, he gazed at the distant sky.


    Recalling the oath he took, saluting the national flag in his past life.


    How could he forget that oath from back then, how dare he forget?


    Xiao Yu¡¯s face lit up with the enthusiasm he had when he first stepped out of the police academy¡­


    ¡­


    In the detention center¡¯s interrogation room.


    Handcuffed, He Xiao sat excitedly on the interrogation chair, looking at Xiao Yu.


    Xiao Yu coldly stared at him, and his first words left He Xiao dumbfounded.


    ¡°You killed your ex-girlfriend and her family of three.¡±


    He Xiao: ¡­


    He was completely stunned.


    His face showed confusion, disbelief, and inability to accept it.


    It was as if he was saying: Are you freaking crazy?


    His heart pounded wildly, feeling an absurd sense of being doxxed online.


    Xiao Yu stared at He Xiao, not looking at his face.


    Instead, he watched He Xiao¡¯s hands.


    He had noticed He Xiao¡¯s hands were off before.


    They were too ¡®steady.¡¯


    When Xiao Yu said those words.


    He Xiao¡¯s overly steady hands trembled¡­


    ¡°So it was you!¡±


    Slowly raising his head, he stared at the still dazed He Xiao, coldly asking, ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious why I would say you killed your ex-girlfriend and her family?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t, it wasn¡¯t me, how could it be me?!¡±


    Coming to his senses, He Xiao roared.


    Denying three times, like a veteran fugitive¡­ Xiao Yu thought, mocking internally.


    He didn¡¯t say more, waiting for He Xiao to calm himself down. S?a?ch* Th? ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Sure enough, the furious He Xiao stared at Xiao Yu, gradually calming down.


    But his eyes fixed on Xiao Yu, as if demanding an explanation.


    ¡°I can only tell you, the people were indeed killed by you, the family extermination was done by you.¡±


    Xiao Yu said, ¡°But the current you¡­ is innocent!¡±


    What?


    He Xiao was dumbfounded, his face filled with confusion, his worldview shaken.


    What do you mean, I did it, I killed them, but I¡¯m innocent?


    Brother, can you speak human?


    ¡°I once encountered a case.¡±


    Not encountered, I personally solved it¡­ Xiao Yu continued, ¡°That case was interesting, the suspect had multiple personality disorder. Each personality had its unique experiences, perceptions, thought patterns, and self, body, and environment related modes. The most interesting part is, during personality shifts, severe amnesia would occur. No, it¡¯s not simple forgetfulness, one personality¡¯s actions are completely unknown to other personalities!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    He Xiao stared blankly at Xiao Yu.


    His eyes seemed to look at a deity.


    ¡°In that case, the reason was an extremely smart yet perverse and cruel personality within the suspect.¡±


    Xiao Yu stared into He Xiao¡¯s eyes, ¡°When it controlled the suspect¡¯s body, it committed many inhumane acts. Because memories between personalities aren¡¯t shared, the suspect¡¯s primary personality didn¡¯t know his body had killed many innocent people, even the primary personality thought itself innocent. When he was arrested, the officers knew it was the perverse personality committing the crimes, but they still had to imprison the suspect, never to be released!¡±


    Yes, such people wouldn¡¯t be executed because they¡¯re mentally ill.


    But they would be imprisoned for life in a special mental hospital.


    No freedom, daily forced treatment, confined in a special ward.


    Though alive, this punishment is crueler than execution!


    What, you say all personalities except the perverse one are innocent, all crimes were committed by the perverse personality?


    Here¡¯s a fun question.


    No matter how many personalities, isn¡¯t there only one body?


    Isn¡¯t it this body committing the crimes?


    No matter the personality, isn¡¯t it within this body?


    Multiple personalities, like multiple souls.


    So tell me, how to kill a soul?


    If you can¡¯t, is this treatment wrong?


    Because other personalities are innocent, should we release the person?


    What if the perverse personality takes over again and kills?


    This is an unsolvable problem!


    So¡­


    ¡°I know you can hear and see me.¡±


    Xiao Yu coldly stared at He Xiao, ¡°Aren¡¯t you coming out to meet me?¡±


    He Xiao was full of questions, unable to accept Xiao Yu¡¯s words, his body showing no change.


    ¡°Do you think you¡¯ve done it flawlessly, thinking I¡¯m bluffing?¡±


    Xiao Yu mocked, ¡°Then, did your childhood mental illness really get cured?¡±


    He Xiao¡¯s expression suddenly changed¡­

 Chapter 35

    Chapter 35: Perverse Mental IllnessXiao Yu remained calm.


    Opposite him, He Xiao¡¯s expressions constantly changed.


    It was evident to the naked eye that these changes weren¡¯t just simple expressions.


    The elders often said, ¡°The face reflects the heart¡±; it¡¯s no joke.


    How a person changes their face, how their personality shifts, the ¡®underlying face¡¯ doesn¡¯t change much.


    If the ¡®underlying face¡¯ changes too, it means the personality is changing.


    From one personality, to another!


    It was clear that two personalities were alternating on He Xiao¡¯s face.


    One moment astonished and angry, the next cold as a venomous snake, easy to differentiate.


    Xiao Yu wasn¡¯t surprised, nor uncomfortable.


    In his past life, he indeed cracked a case involving multiple personalities.


    Is multiple personality disorder rare?


    Not really.


    According to authoritative surveys, the prevalence of multiple personality disorder worldwide is about 2%, more common in women.


    In other words, in a group of a hundred people, at least two might have this condition.


    How terrifying is that prevalence!


    Moreover, it¡¯s not just simply having multiple personalities.


    It can range from dual personalities, triple personalities¡­ to N personalities.


    The key triggers are often related to childhood trauma, learned defense mechanisms during growth, poor environment, dissociative traits, lack of external support, etc.


    This trauma often occurs before the age of 5, causing the patient to develop splitting and dissociative defense mechanisms, retaining the good parts of themselves¡­


    Coincidentally, police found that He Xiao had a history of mental illness.


    At four years old, He Xiao had a mental illness, but the medical records didn¡¯t describe multiple personalities, only noting a common mental disorder, which was cured.


    As Xiao Yu asked, was your mental illness really cured?


    ¡°I don¡¯t know why you weren¡¯t diagnosed with multiple personality disorder back then, but your medical history is clear.¡±


    Xiao Yu stared at He Xiao, whose expressions kept changing, coldly saying, ¡°When I first saw this case file, it mentioned you claimed to have suddenly fallen asleep and had memory gaps. I thought you were drugged. But now it seems it¡¯s not that, the memory gaps are because another personality took control of your body. It¡¯s safe to say, you¡¯ve likely experienced memory gaps more than once?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    He Xiao¡¯s expressions grew more intense, gritting his teeth, saying nothing.


    ¡°Can I deduce further, your ex-girlfriend wasn¡¯t just the girlfriend of one personality, but of both personalities?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned complex, ¡°According to police investigations, your ex-girlfriend got together with your good brother, married him, and had a child¡­ If it was a normal breakup, you shouldn¡¯t hold such a grudge, and no normal person could go to such lengths. This means your other personality is not only very intelligent but also very perverse and psychologically twisted, right?¡±


    He Xiao gritted his teeth harder, his face turning colder.


    His eyes faintly glowed with a mad and venomous light.


    ¡°So, it wasn¡¯t just about your breakup with your ex-girlfriend, it was also about the other personality.¡± s?a??h th? N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Xiao Yu sneered, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the other personality woke up recently, found out his old girlfriend not only broke up but also married his friend and had a child. This felt like a betrayal he couldn¡¯t bear. During that time, this personality controlled your body, planning this case, plotting murder. Because of the twisted mind, he not only wanted to kill the ex-girlfriend but also her husband and child.¡±


    Suddenly.


    ¡°Go on.¡±


    A cold voice spoke from He Xiao¡¯s mouth.


    His expression completely changed, calm yet cold, insane and sinister, his bloodshot eyes turning red, terrifyingly fierce!


    ¡°But you¡¯re not stupid, rather extremely smart. You didn¡¯t want your body to die or go to jail, right? So, you came up with a plan.¡±


    Xiao Yu sneered, ¡°You not only committed those cruel acts but also evaded all charges.¡±


    ¡°Anything else?¡± He Xiao asked with a sinister smile.


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    ¡°The family of three was actually killed before those 33 hours, right?¡±


    Xiao Yu said coldly, ¡°The day before that period, neighbors heard noises from the victims¡¯ home, thinking it was renovation.¡±


    ¡°Dismembering serves two purposes: one, to vent frustration, and two, to conceal the time of death. Without complete or partial bodies, even a forensic doctor can only estimate a rough time of death.¡±


    ¡°After killing the family of three, you used the victim¡¯s phone to send a text to yourself. Otherwise, without familiarity with the female victim, you couldn¡¯t mimic her tone so well.¡±


    ¡°After sending the text, you cleaned the scene and quietly returned home, returning control of the body to the primary personality.¡±


    ¡°When the primary personality woke up, saw the text, and went to the victims¡¯ home, upon arrival, you took over the body again, causing a memory gap¡­¡±


    Saying this, Xiao Yu coldly stared at He Xiao.


    ¡°You did it on purpose, didn¡¯t you?¡±

 Chapter 36

    Chapter 36: When It¡¯s Cold, Cover Yourself with More Dirt¡°33 hours, is that the time you calculated?¡±


    ¡°We never found the person who called the police. I think you made those calls, right?¡±


    ¡°You did all of this to make the police suspicious, to make them think the killer was someone else, and to make the primary personality seem innocent. No, your primary personality is indeed innocent. He doesn¡¯t even know about this case; it¡¯s your alternate personality that did it.¡±


    ¡°The lie detector couldn¡¯t detect anything, thinking he was telling the truth. Plus, the timing didn¡¯t match up, which confirmed his innocence.¡±


    Xiao Yu sighed, ¡°I have to admit, well calculated!¡±


    ¡°Since it¡¯s so perfect.¡±


    He Xiao¡¯s face, full of resentment, showed confusion, ¡°How did you figure it out?¡±


    ¡°Adding unnecessary details!¡±


    Xiao Yu sneered, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have left your fingerprints on those tools. I know your goal was to make the police think the killer was mocking and provoking them¡­¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that?¡±


    He Xiao frowned, his eyes cold, ¡°That¡¯s not enough reason for you to suspect me.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, normally people would think the killer is provoking them, and you succeeded.¡±


    Thinking back on the anger of the task force members, Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°Someone who can drill holes and unlock doors, clean the rooftop in the dead of winter, how could such a person leave such obvious clues, like fingerprints¡­ is that scientific?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not a reason.¡± He Xiao shook his head.


    ¡°Not enough?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s gaze moved to He Xiao¡¯s hands, ¡°And your hands.¡±


    ¡°My hands?¡±


    He Xiao looked down in shock, staring at his handcuffed hands.


    ¡°They¡¯re too steady.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression changed, ¡°Because of your hands, I thought of that multiple personality murder case. The suspect with multiple personalities had similar hands. And those hands only started trembling after the alternate personality committed the crime and was discovered¡­¡±


    This is a very strange phenomenon, only seen in people with multiple personalities.


    According to investigations, people with multiple personality disorder, each personality comes with its own habits.


    This habit is like the central nervous system of the human body, strengthening the nerves to a certain part of the body.


    For instance, He Xiao¡¯s hands are very steady.


    When a normal person raises a hand and spreads their fingers, the fingers would involuntarily tremble and shake.


    But a patient with multiple personalities can keep their fingers still. It¡¯s very magical.


    Xiao Yu remembered a scholar in the medical field from his previous life who published a paper.


    Most patients with multiple personality disorder have a primary personality with a pair of steady hands.


    When a person spreads their hand and extends their fingers.


    The fingers do not shake or tremble.


    Be careful¡­


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡±


    He Xiao¡¯s cold face showed a look of realization. He moved his gaze from his palms to Xiao Yu, smiling eerily, ¡°So what if you guessed it. This is just your deduction, not evidence!¡±


    In the age of law, what¡¯s the use of deduction without evidence?


    No evidence, no talk!


    Quick-thinking, quickly coming up with a countermeasure¡­ Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was complex.


    Not everyone is qualified to get this disease.


    Most people with a certain personality are very smart, with a high IQ.


    So, what shuts up criminals is always evidence, not arguments!


    ¡°Evidence?¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, ¡°To determine that you committed the massacre, the existing evidence is enough.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± He Xiao was stunned.


    Suddenly, his expression changed drastically.


    When he committed the crime, all evidence pointed to him.


    He also deliberately left some ¡®unreasonable¡¯ places, making the police think he was innocent, thinking there was another killer.


    However, once he was identified as the killer, no more evidence was needed.


    The existing evidence was enough.


    Outsmarted oneself!


    ¡°Do you know, you shouldn¡¯t have appeared.¡±


    Xiao Yu sneered, ¡°Once you appeared, it was all over!¡±


    Yes, if He Xiao¡¯s other personality had never appeared.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s deduction couldn¡¯t be confirmed, it would just be suspicion. S?a??h th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The primary personality is indeed innocent, the lie detector is also proof.


    Even if the police had sufficient evidence, it would be hard to convict him.


    But this self-righteous personality jumped out himself.


    He dug his own grave, who can he blame!


    ¡°So what?¡±


    After figuring it out, He Xiao was both terrified and angry, ¡°At most, I¡¯ll be locked up, but I won¡¯t die.¡±


    Mental illness doesn¡¯t get the death penalty, that¡¯s his greatest reliance!


    ¡°I¡¯ve seen people with bound feet, but never bound brains.¡±


    Xiao Yu laughed, ¡°Do you think death is the most terrifying thing?¡±


    ¡°Is there anything more terrifying than death?¡± He Xiao sneered.


    ¡°Do you know what it means to live worse than death?¡±


    Xiao Yu sneered, ¡°Locked in a small room every day, tied to a hospital bed, forcibly injected, taking medicine, treated, never seeing the light of day. That kind of state would drive good people crazy. How many can endure that kind of physical and mental suffering? At that time, you might want to commit suicide, but unfortunately, you won¡¯t have the chance. This kind of life will accompany you for a lifetime, until¡­ natural death!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    He Xiao¡¯s face turned pale, his scalp tingling, and his hair stood on end.


    Just thinking about that scene made him shiver.


    It would be better to be executed by a firing squad, less suffering¡­


    ¡°What goes around comes around.¡±


    Xiao Yu stood up, looking at the bloodless He Xiao, ¡°Who can the heavens spare?¡±


    Remember in your next life.


    When it¡¯s cold, cover yourself with more dirt, and don¡¯t wander around!

 Chapter 37

    Chapter 37: First-Class Police OfficerThe next day.


    A group of authoritative psychiatrists conducted a thorough examination on He Xiao.


    Diagnosis: Dissociative Identity Disorder!


    Shortly after, the police announced the major case of the family massacre and dismemberment was solved.


    After all the twists and turns, the suspect remained the same from the beginning!


    On the way back to the Criminal Investigation Division.


    Xiao Yu thought gloomily, is it my fault?


    If I hadn¡¯t discovered the incorrect timing, would all these troubles have come up?


    But even if I hadn¡¯t discovered it, He Xiao would have found a way to make the police notice.


    Who would have thought that one body could house two ¡®souls¡¯?


    And the lie detector, even such evidence could be used by the suspect, who would have imagined?


    Back at the Criminal Investigation Division, Xiao Yu was called to the division chief¡¯s office.


    ¡°Our hero is back.¡±


    Zhao Changshan had a big smile on his face, ¡°This time you did a great job!¡±


    The case was solved, and the news spread within the police system.


    Moreover, it was solved by a trainee officer.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s name spread throughout the system.


    The Criminal Investigation Division was the happiest.


    The case happened in their jurisdiction; if it remained unsolved, the division would be in big trouble!


    If this continues, I¡¯m going to have a big headache¡­ Xiao Yu felt a toothache.


    Achieving great merit isn¡¯t scary.


    What¡¯s scary is that the merit is too great and doesn¡¯t match your rank, easily causing jealousy.


    Xiao Yu is still a trainee officer, not formally established yet.


    Solving major cases one after another, what would the senior investigators think? What would the higher-ups think?


    If you¡¯re too capable, it makes others look incompetent, and you might offend people unintentionally!


    ¡°Your formal appointment has come through.¡±


    Zhao Changshan seemed to know what Xiao Yu was thinking, he took out a document from his desk along with¡­ a pair of shoulder epaulettes.


    (translator¡¯s note : Epaulette is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations.)


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes widened.


    The formal appointment didn¡¯t surprise him.


    What surprised him were the two epaulettes, each with two four-pointed stars.


    First-Class Police Officer!


    Most of the time, when a trainee officer is formally appointed, the epaulette only has one four-pointed star, Second-Class Police Officer.


    What¡¯s going on?


    ¡°Your personal third-class merit has also been approved!¡±


    Zhao Changshan took out a small red box and an honor certificate, handing them to the stunned Xiao Yu.


    The warehouse murder case has been concluded?


    If this continues, my headache will suddenly disappear again¡­ Xiao Yu took the red box and slowly opened it.


    Inside lay a shiny golden medal.


    It¡¯s not made of gold; the third-class merit medal is made of bronze.


    First-class merit, pure gold.


    Second-class merit, pure silver. s?a??h th? ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Third-class merit, pure bronze.


    The material of the medal has nothing to do with the merit it represents.


    This is the state¡¯s recognition of your personal achievements.


    With merit, the promotion in police rank follows naturally.


    From today onwards.


    Xiao Yu became an official people¡¯s police officer!


    ¡°This is just for the warehouse murder case.¡±


    Zhao Changshan patted Xiao Yu¡¯s shoulder, his expression serious, ¡°The merit for the major dismemberment case is too big. When the case is closed, at the very least, you¡¯ll get another third-class merit, maybe even¡­ second-class!¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression remained calm, as expected.


    How many major cases like this appear each year?


    After solving such a big case, starting with a third-class merit is quite normal.


    When the merit is awarded after closing the case, Xiao Yu¡¯s police rank might be elevated again.


    It would be Police Superintendent then¡­ Xiao Yu felt a bit emotional.


    How old was I when I became a superintendent in my past life?


    Looking at Xiao Yu¡¯s calm expression, Zhao Changshan felt a bit strange.


    He remembered how excited he was when he first got formally appointed, like a happy child.


    Despite being promoted exceptionally for solving several major cases.


    It still took him four years to rise from a second-class officer to a superintendent.


    And Xiao Yu?


    From joining the police force as a trainee to formal appointment and then to superintendent.


    It might take less than a month.


    To remain so calm, this level of mental strength is a bit terrifying!


    ¡°Master, thank you!¡±


    Xiao Yu sincerely expressed his gratitude as he put away the medal.


    Indeed, he had to be thankful.


    Having a good superior who stands up for you.


    An average superior might suppress you.


    Even getting formally appointed could be a hurdle.


    ¡°You said you wanted to stay in the division.¡± Zhao Changshan said with a smile.


    ¡°Did I say that?¡± Xiao Yu blinked.


    ¡°Hahaha!¡± Both laughed heartily.


    Zhao Changshan was genuinely happy; he had a talented subordinate.


    Xiao Yu was also very happy, not just for the formal appointment but also for the merit.


    At the end of the day.


    Zhao Changshan waved his hand, and the entire division didn¡¯t have to work overtime.


    Xiao Yu took the opportunity to announce that he would treat everyone to a meal.


    Post-appointment, new colleagues treating old colleagues is a basic tradition.


    At a nearby restaurant, everyone who could attend was there.


    Except for those who had to be on duty, everyone had a bit of alcohol.


    Celebrating Xiao Yu¡¯s formal appointment, his merit, and to foster camaraderie.


    Everyone had sharp eyes and clear minds.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s abilities were evident; solving major cases in a few days after joining the division.


    Such a person is destined to soar in the future!


    The dinner lasted until ten in the evening when Zhao Changshan stood up, ¡°Xiao Xiao just got married, let¡¯s call it a day!¡±


    Only then did everyone disperse.


    Although Xiao Yu was clear-headed, he was a bit drunk.


    Until Mu Qingwu came to the restaurant to pick him up.


    Xiao Yu, a bit unsteady, fell into his sister¡¯s arms¡­

 Chapter 38

    Chapter 38: Sis, Let Me Chase You¡°Sis, I¡¯m so happy!¡±


    In the bedroom, Xiao Yu, reeking of alcohol, hugged Mu Qingwu. ¡°I¡¯m a formal police officer now, and I even earned a merit!¡±


    Mu Qingwu, her face flushed with a mix of embarrassment and anger, tried to push Xiao Yu¡¯s hands away but stopped.


    Looking at the drunken Xiao Yu in her arms, smiling foolishly like a little fool.


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s beautiful apricot eyes welled up with a layer of mist.


    In the bedroom¡¯s light, they sparkled like crystals.


    ¡°Sis, you¡¯re really beautiful.¡±


    Xiao Yu grinned foolishly, ¡°The first time I saw you, I thought, if idon¡¯t rush over and kiss such a beauty to tears, was i even a man?¡±


    ¡°Ha!¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s smile was as radiant as a blooming flower, her eyes still shimmering with a watery glow.


    ¡°But you¡¯re too domineering and cold, that¡¯s not appealing.¡±


    Grumbling, Xiao Yu, like a little pig, nuzzled his face into Mu Qingwu¡¯s chest, muttering, ¡°Back then, you looked like a resentful woman who couldn¡¯t control her husband from fooling around!¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡± Mu Qingwu¡¯s face turned slightly cold with a hint of anger.


    ¡°But¡­¡± Xiao Yu lifted his head.


    ¡°What?¡± Mu Qingwu raised her elegant eyebrows.


    ¡°Being with you feels really comfortable.¡±


    Xiao Yu, half-dazed, chuckled foolishly, ¡°I like you, Sis!¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s face blushed crimson.


    Was she being confessed to?


    No, he was drunk!


    As expected.


    Xiao Yu closed his eyes and fell asleep.


    Mu Qingwu stared blankly at her brother.


    For a long time, she sighed softly.


    Is it fate?


    Or destiny?


    That brought us together?


    ***


    At night.


    Xiao Yu jolted awake from his dream.


    Hearing the long breaths beside him, feeling the silky smooth body pressed against him.


    He used immense willpower to force his brain not to think of any inappropriate thoughts.


    A hazy, fragmented memory surfaced in his mind.


    Mu Qingwu picked me up and brought me home?


    And I said I liked her?


    For some reason, Xiao Yu¡¯s face turned red.


    Wow, am I really this shameless?


    Better drink less in the future, too easy to get into trouble.


    Otherwise¡­ it¡¯ll be game over!


    ¡°I¡¯m going to freshen up!¡±


    The beauty beside him was pretending to sleep, Xiao Yu knew that.


    The smell of alcohol on him was too strong, even he couldn¡¯t stand it.


    ¡°Mm!¡± Mu Qingwu responded.


    Getting up to freshen up in the bathroom.


    When he came out, Xiao Yu was in a dilemma.


    To stay or not to stay?


    Between a man and a woman, whether there¡¯s potential for something more, they both know.


    Even the slowest person will eventually catch on.


    Xiao Yu wasn¡¯t an idiot, he walked to the bed. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Is 28 really that old?


    Do I really not like her?


    Lying down, Xiao Yu reached out and pulled Mu Qingwu into his arms.


    He could feel her body tremble, every muscle tensing.


    ¡°Sleep well!¡± Xiao Yu said with a smile.


    Mu Qingwu breathed a sigh of relief, burying her face into his chest.


    No distance, and so natural.


    The two fell into a deep sleep¡­


    ***


    In the morning, the waning moon looked like a smooth pebble, tossed to the edge of the sky.


    When the first ray of dawn pierced through the thin mist and into the room, Xiao Yu opened his eyes.


    As if they had a telepathic connection, when he looked down, Mu Qingwu just opened her eyes too.


    ¡°Good morning!¡± Xiao Yu¡¯s smile was as bright as the morning sun.


    ¡°Good morning.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s eyes were hazy, exceptionally charming and soft.


    The morning light on her face revealed a flawless and delicate beauty.


    Xiao Yu noticed that her cold demeanor had returned.


    Compared to the domineering CEO type, he preferred the big sister type who could be cute and playful.


    Xiao Yu got up, ¡°I¡¯ll make breakfast.¡±


    Watching his back as he walked into the bathroom.


    The coldness disappeared, and Mu Qingwu¡¯s face turned red¡­


    ***


    After breakfast was ready.


    Xiao Yu acted properly for once.


    He waited for Mu Qingwu to join him at the table.


    Looking at the ice-cold big sister in her formal attire.


    White shirt, office skirt, hair up, paired with that perfect figure.


    Xiao Yu thought this look was more enticing than any schoolgirl, nurse, or flight attendant outfit.


    Not even on the same level!


    ¡°Sis, let me chase you.¡±


    Xiao Yu said while drinking his porridge.


    Mu Qingwu nearly spat out her porridge, looking at Xiao Yu as if to say: Are you an idiot?


    After saying that, Xiao Yu really wanted to slap himself. What was he thinking?


    Did you forget you already got a marriage certificate with her?


    You¡¯re legally married, what¡¯s there to chase?


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Holding back her laughter, Mu Qingwu nodded.


    ¡°Forget it, pretend I didn¡¯t say anything.¡±


    Xiao Yu lowered his head, quietly eating his breakfast.


    ¡°I¡¯m serious.¡±


    Mu Qingwu said softly, ¡°When you catch me, we¡¯ll have a wedding.¡±


    ¡°And if I can¡¯t catch you?¡±


    Xiao Yu felt a bit confused, yet also excited.


    ¡°If you can¡¯t catch me¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu smiled, ¡°Guess?¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    Suddenly he felt.


    The boring life of solving cases finally had a bit of fun!

 Chapter 39

    Chapter 39: A Small Case[Ding, congratulations to the host for solving the major murder and dismemberment case.][Reward: Skill ¨C King Butterfly¡¯s Nose!]


    Xiao Yu, stepping out of the sports car, paused in his tracks.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Mu Qingwu, who drove Xiao Yu to work, asked.


    ¡°Nothing much.¡±


    Xiao Yu snapped out of it and waved at Mu Qingwu in the car. ¡°Sis, I¡¯m off to work.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Mu Qingwu nodded with a hint of curiosity. ¡°Be careful!¡±


    ¡°King Butterfly¡¯s Nose?¡±


    Looking at the retreating sports car, Xiao Yu wrinkled his nose a few times. He could still clearly smell Mu Qingwu¡¯s scent.


    In fact, this scent seemed like an invisible chain, leaving a trail in the air.


    At this moment, his nose could also detect a myriad of other scents in the air.


    Turning off ¡®King Butterfly¡¯s Nose,¡¯ Xiao Yu felt a bit amused.


    Isn¡¯t this just a dog¡¯s nose!


    Xiao Yu furrowed his brows.


    Something seems off.


    When he solved the major dismemberment case the other day, he was really looking forward to the system¡¯s reward.


    But the system didn¡¯t give it immediately; instead, it gave it today.


    Does that mean the case is only considered solved now?


    Walking into the Criminal Investigation Division, Xiao Yu greeted his colleagues one by one.


    Just as he sat down, ready to familiarize himself with his newly assigned desk, his phone rang. The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, come to the municipal bureau.¡±


    Niu Peng¡¯s voice came through the phone. ¡°There¡¯s a situation with the case.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s face darkened. He informed his team and took a taxi straight to the municipal bureau.


    Sitting in the car, he kept thinking, what could be the situation with the case?


    The system reward has already been given; it shouldn¡¯t be anything serious.


    When he arrived at the municipal bureau, Xiao Yu was called to the large conference room, where he saw a group of leaders.


    Everyone¡¯s expressions were relaxed, and they all smiled and nodded when they saw Xiao Yu.


    Respect is earned, and status is gained through ability.


    For instance, the dignified Captain Niu Peng of the first division of the Criminal Investigation Brigade.


    He sat honestly in the conference room, looking like a small subordinate.


    ¡°The case has had some developments.¡±


    The one speaking was the director of the municipal bureau. He said to Xiao Yu, ¡°He Xiao agreed to confess to his crimes, but he has a request.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Xiao Yu was surprised.


    ¡°He wants to be executed by firing squad as soon as possible!¡±


    The director looked at Xiao Yu with a peculiar expression. ¡°We¡¯re all curious, what exactly did you say to him to scare him like this?¡±


    Little buddy, do you have a lot of questions?


    Xiao Yu sighed in relief. So that was it. He thought it was something more serious with the case.


    He didn¡¯t hide anything and recounted what he had said to He Xiao.


    When everyone heard about the ¡®special treatment¡¯ for mentally ill criminals, they all realized.


    So that¡¯s why the suspect is so eager to die.


    He was scared!


    Indeed, such a special detention location is a form of physical and mental torture.


    But no one would sympathize with a criminal. What were you thinking when you massacred a whole family?


    Now you¡¯re scared when retribution comes? Where was that fear earlier?


    ¡°Besides the case, there¡¯s another matter for which you¡¯ve been called here.¡±


    The director said kindly, ¡°In a few days, you might need to go to the provincial capital.¡±


    Xiao Yu: ???


    Why go to the provincial capital for no reason?


    ¡°The higher-ups have decided to award you a second-class merit, with commendation within the provincial system.¡±


    The director explained, ¡°Our city doesn¡¯t have the authority to award second-class merits. You¡¯ll need to go to the provincial capital to receive it.¡±


    Oh, I forgot about that¡­ Xiao Yu realized.


    Indeed, the municipal bureau can only award third-class merits.


    Second-class merits need to be awarded by the provincial capital.


    First-class merits require a trip to the capital.


    Local authorities don¡¯t have the qualifications.


    Leaving the municipal bureau, Xiao Yu felt a bit conflicted.


    In this life, besides attending the police academy, he hadn¡¯t really traveled.


    It¡¯s time to go out, see the world, and get familiar with it.


    Returning to the division, Xiao Yu went to find the captain to request leave, reporting that he would be going to the provincial capital next week.


    Zhao Changshan was generous and gave him two days off.


    Finally able to get familiar with his desk, Xiao Yu stared at the new computer on it.


    In an investigative unit, not everyone is qualified to get a computer.


    I¡¯m still a junior officer, dreaming.


    The captain¡¯s connections? Or someone else¡¯s connections?


    Xiao Yu realized.


    Whether in the past life or this one, you can never escape social etiquette. S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    It¡¯s all about connections¡­


    He turned on the computer, entered the internal system, and set up a password. Then, he went to the archives room to apply for access.


    With access, he could look through some case files.


    With nothing else to do, Xiao Yu started flipping through some ¡®cold cases¡¯¡­


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Xiao Yu clicked on a case file with the mouse.


    Curious, because this case seemed interesting.


    More than four years old and still unsolved?


    [Ding, case trigger successful¡­]


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    Even a small case can trigger a system task?

 Chapter 40

    Chapter 40: Human Bones Turned into Pig Bones[Ding, case triggered successfully.].[Police God case sign-in activated.].[Would the host like to sign in?].


    Xiao Yu snapped back to reality, his expression odd.


    System, where¡¯s your dignity?


    Or have you fallen from grace?


    The case file he had opened was indeed a small case.


    In both his past life and present life, it wasn¡¯t something he would have paid attention to.


    The only reason it caught his eye was that it had remained unsolved for over four years.


    This isn¡¯t the past; the streets are full of surveillance cameras, and there are many forensic methods and various high-tech equipment.


    Over four years without being solved¡­ that seems unreasonable!


    With modern forensic methods, cases rarely remain unsolved for more than six months.


    Those that drag on for a year are almost unheard of.


    A case that has gone unsolved for over four years is quite rare. S~?a??h the ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, the case itself isn¡¯t big. Typically, even a general police station could handle it.


    But it remained unsolved for four years and was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Brigade. Isn¡¯t that strange?


    Is the system giving me a freebie?


    Definitely not.


    A case that has stumped other investigators for four years won¡¯t be simple.


    Don¡¯t think you¡¯re the only smart person; the world isn¡¯t full of fools.


    If you think that way, the fool is definitely you!


    ¡°Sign in.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned serious as he silently repeated in his mind.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully signing in to the case!].[System reward: Skill ¨C Driving Expert!].[System task issued: Solve the Corpse Theft Case!].[Time limit to solve the case: Seven days!].[If the host completes the task within the time limit, an additional reward will be the system skill: Wax Moth¡¯s Ear!].[If the host fails the task within the time limit, the system abilities granted to the host will be revoked!].[Task time limit countdown, start¡­].


    As countless ¡®driving skills,¡¯ including vehicles, tanks, planes, and ships, fused into Xiao Yu¡¯s brain and body, he was stunned.


    For the first time, he realized that his previous understanding of the word ¡®driving¡¯ was too narrow!


    Wax Moth¡¯s Ear¡­ what¡¯s that?


    Xiao Yu took out his phone to look it up.


    The greater wax moth can hear sounds up to 300 kHz.


    So far, no other animal in the world has such a high level of hearing.


    First Falcon¡¯s Eye, then King Butterfly¡¯s Nose, and now Wax Moth¡¯s Ear?


    The system really knows how to play¡­ Xiao Yu chuckled and shook his head as he looked at the case file on the computer screen.


    The Corpse Theft Case!


    This corpse theft case isn¡¯t your ordinary body snatching.


    It was discovered after the body was cremated when the family noticed something was wrong.


    The story begins with a victim who died in a car accident and was declared dead after unsuccessful resuscitation.


    After the death certificate was issued, the body was sent to the crematorium for cremation.


    Initially, everything seemed to be in order.


    Coincidentally, the deceased¡¯s son was a medical student.


    When he was replacing his father¡¯s urn, he noticed the color of the ashes was off.


    For those in the know, cremation doesn¡¯t completely reduce bones to ashes; some bone fragments remain.


    Although all bones, once reduced to inorganic material, leave behind some inorganic salts.


    Human bones and animal bones, if any bone fragments remain, can still be tested using forensic methods.


    As a result of the test, the deceased¡¯s son found that his father¡¯s ashes had turned into pig bones.


    Can you believe it?


    After reporting to the police, an investigation began.


    Since it might involve corpse theft, the case wasn¡¯t too big or too small.


    Depending on the classification of the crime, the maximum penalty would be about three years.


    Here¡¯s the problem.


    The family discovered the possible switch of the body during cremation six months later.


    The crematorium denied any switch and counter-sued the family for extortion.


    The funny thing is.


    The family wasn¡¯t extorting; they didn¡¯t ask for a penny and just wanted the truth and to find their relative¡¯s body.


    How do you investigate this?


    The crematorium indeed had surveillance, but the cremation process in the furnace room didn¡¯t.


    And according to police questioning, no suspicions were found among the crematorium workers.


    So, although it seemed like a small case, it remained unsolved and became a cold case.


    I feel like I¡¯m playing a murder mystery game; this is getting interesting¡­ Xiao Yu leaned back in his chair, squinting his eyes, his thoughts racing.


    For profit?


    No, the family didn¡¯t want money, just the truth, and it was unlikely they swapped the ashes.


    Moreover, the family lived in the city and had no rural relatives.


    Even if they wanted to burn some pig bones, they might not have had a way to do it, so how did they swap them?


    Ruling out the family¡¯s involvement, it indeed suggested the crematorium might have stolen the body.


    Another problem arises.


    According to the case investigation, the file shows.


    Although the furnace room had no surveillance, the crematorium did.


    With records of personnel and vehicle entries, the internal theft of the body was highly unlikely.


    In the Dragon Country, even if you steal a body, what¡¯s the use?


    No, there is use!


    Some medical and specific institutions do purchase bodies.


    Although the prices are high, it¡¯s done through legitimate channels.


    What channels?


    Deceased individuals with no family to claim the body could be collected as a family effort with their ID card.


    Or the family agrees to donate the body post-mortem, and the state provides compensation.


    There¡¯s also the case where someone volunteers to donate their body after death.


    Apart from these, buying and selling bodies for profit is a crime.


    The penalty isn¡¯t very high!


    Xiao Yu stood up, ready to visit the family and the crematorium.


    Thinking alone won¡¯t solve it; I need to see the scene!

 Chapter 41

    Chapter 41:True Dimensional Reduction Strike¡°What are you thinking?¡±


    In the police car,Guo Qiang glanced at Xiao Yu in the front passenger seat with a peculiar expression.¡±Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s a bit like using a cannon to kill a mosquito?¡±


    Sometimes,in someone¡¯s mind,another person has a certain positioning,categorized into different levels.


    For example.


    Imagine if you suddenly found out that the likes of Jack Ma and Elon Musk planned to steal electric bikes to make a fortune.


    Wouldn¡¯t that be hard to accept?


    That¡¯s exactly how Guo Qiang felt right now.


    He thought Xiao Yu investigating a¡¯corpse theft case¡¯was a total waste of talent.


    Someone who starts with major cases suddenly going after a minor one.


    It¡¯s a bit like¡­a true dimensional reduction strike!


    ¡°I just happened to see it.¡±


    Xiao Yu explained with a smile,¡±I found this case interesting and wanted to check it out.¡±


    But inside,he was thinking:Who knew that as an earthling,I could be this terrifying?


    Do you all think I¡¯m that amazing?Why am I the last to know!


    ¡°This case won¡¯t be easy to solve.¡±


    Guo Qiang reminded him,¡±When the case was transferred to our brigade years ago,our colleagues faced significant resistance.¡±


    Resistance?


    Xiao Yu squinted his eyes,his mind turning,and he realized the key.


    The crematorium!


    It¡¯s state-owned,you could even call it a small state enterprise.


    National chain!


    Everyone knows,state-owned enterprises are the hardest to investigate.


    Regular investigators generally don¡¯t like to probe state-owned enterprises.


    Especially considering the¡¯revenue¡¯of crematoriums,which is quite remarkable.


    A simple cremation with miscellaneous fees costs a few thousand yuan.


    A deluxe cremation can cost tens of thousands.


    With around eight million people dying naturally each year,and another three to four million unnaturally.


    Most of the dead are cremated,making this a huge source of revenue.


    ¡°Got it.¡±


    Xiao Yu nodded,but didn¡¯t take it to heart.


    Guo Qiang said nothing more and drove to the home of the person who had reported the case years ago.


    They arrived at a nice neighborhood,the kind where the starting price is 20,000 yuan per square meter.


    Building 21,Unit 3,Apartment 101?


    Xiao Yu pressed the intercom.


    Soon,a woman¡¯s voice came through,¡±Who are you looking for?¡±


    ¡°Hello,ma¡¯am,we¡¯re the police.¡±Xiao Yu showed his police badge.


    ¡°What is this about?¡±the woman asked,surprised.


    ¡°It¡¯s about the case you reported years ago,regarding the stolen remains¡­¡±Xiao Yu explained.


    The unit door unlocked automatically.


    Apartment 101 was on the first floor.As they walked into the hallway,they saw the door open,and a woman in her fifties stood at the entrance,looking displeased.


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    ¡°Mom,who is it?¡±


    As Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang reached the door,a young man appeared in their view.


    ¡°The police,¡±the woman said.


    ¡°What?¡±


    The young man¡¯s face turned cold,and he glared at Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang.¡±Why are you here again?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about your father¡¯s remains.¡±


    Faced with the original complainant,Xiao Yu remained courteous,understanding their feelings.


    It seemed that in the eyes of this mother and son,the police didn¡¯t have a high image.


    ¡°Come in,¡±the young man said coldly.


    The woman fetched slippers for the two officers.


    Walking into the living room,Xiao Yu glanced around and noted that it was a well-to-do family.


    A hundred-square-meter house,not to mention the furnishings,must be worth over two million yuan.


    Once everyone was seated,the young man said irritably,¡±I told you everything back then,you asked all the questions,and after all these years,there¡¯s still no resolution.Why are you here again?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re old enough to know that getting angry solves nothing.¡±


    Xiao Yu remained calm.


    The young man fell silent,and the woman spoke,¡±It¡¯s been over four years.Is there still hope?¡±


    ¡°There are no eternally unsolvable cases in this world,only undiscovered clues.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was serious.¡±Since I¡¯ve taken over this case,I¡¯ll give it my all.First,we need to trust each other and cooperate;otherwise,the case really can¡¯t be solved.¡±


    ¡°Alright,what do you need us to do?¡±The young man stared directly at Xiao Yu.


    ¡°First,I have a few questions I need you to answer.¡±


    Xiao Yu looked intently at the young man.¡±First question,why did you replace your father¡¯s urn?¡±


    ¡°The original urn had quality issues,the porcelain cracked,so we wanted to get a better one,¡±the young man answered without hesitation.


    ¡°Second question.¡±


    Xiao Yu continued,¡±Most people wouldn¡¯t test their relatives¡¯ashes.What made you think to do that?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a medical student.Coincidentally,our professor had taught us about the density of human and animal bones,and how they appear after cremation.¡±


    The young man answered straightforwardly,¡±When I was transferring my father¡¯s ashes,I didn¡¯t notice at first.Later,I found the ashes were too dark and the bone fragments didn¡¯t match what the professor had described about human bones.I suspected something was wrong with my father¡¯s ashes.With my mother¡¯s consent,I took the ashes to school and,with the help of a lecturer,conducted a test¡­the result was pig bones!¡±


    Watching the young man¡¯s expression and eyes,Xiao Yu finally confirmed.


    The young man was telling the truth,and there was no chance the family swapped the ashes.


    So,the direction of the investigation was clear.


    The crematorium!

 Chapter 42

    Chapter 42:Combat ExpertIn the police car.


    Xiao Yu was deep in thought.


    According to the family¡¯s account,the deceased¡¯s body was accompanied by the family from the time it entered the funeral home until it was sent into the cremation room.


    After cremation,the workers handed over the ashes,and the family placed them into the urn to take home.


    There was no possibility of the ashes being swapped during this process.


    The only possible issue could occur during the cremation itself.


    No one is allowed to observe the cremation process.


    So,it¡¯s highly likely that the body was swapped during this time.


    According to the case file,the investigators who handled the case back then had reviewed the crematorium¡¯s surveillance footage. S?a??h th? N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    There was no possible way for someone or a vehicle to enter or exit with a stolen body.


    The surveillance tapes from back then are still sealed in the archives.


    Is this some kind of trick?


    A human body turns into pig bones after cremation?


    Can magicians even pull that off?


    Would a movie dare to depict this?


    Or is it a supernatural event?


    Just as Xiao Yu was fully focused on the case,suddenly¡ª


    Screech.


    The police car came to an abrupt stop.


    Xiao Yu,startled,looked at Guo Qiang.


    ¡°Something¡¯s wrong,¡±Guo Qiang said,his expression grave.


    Indeed,something was wrong.


    Through the car window,Xiao Yu saw seven or eight burly men beating someone up by the side of the road.


    This was a busy street,surrounded by many shops.


    The incident was happening outside a gym.


    The attackers were wearing gym attire,while the victim lay on the ground,curling up and covering his head¡­


    Without hesitation,Xiao Yu opened the car door and stepped out,with Guo Qiang following closely behind.


    Both were dressed in plain clothes since they were out investigating.


    Detectives usually don¡¯t wear uniforms for easier mobility.


    ¡°Stop right there,police.¡±


    As they approached,Xiao Yu shouted sternly.


    The eight burly men stopped and stared at Xiao Yu,their faces twisted in confusion.


    Police?


    No wonder they were skeptical.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s handsome appearance made him look more like a celebrity than a police officer.


    Even though he was 22,he looked like a college student.


    Xiao Yu himself found this quite helpless.


    Can you blame your parents for making you too good-looking?


    Flashing his police badge,the eight burly men¡¯s expressions changed.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Guo Qiang,with a strong presence,looked sternly at the men.¡°Why are you beating this person?¡±


    No one responded,but a crowd began to gather.


    People have a natural inclination:to watch drama!


    Xiao Yu squatted down to check on the victim.


    The person was covered in blood and had passed out,seriously injured.


    Taking out his phone,Xiao Yu called 112 for an ambulance,then looked coldly at the eight burly men.


    ¡°What are you staring at?!Think being a cop makes you special?¡±


    One of the men glared at Xiao Yu.


    Huh?


    Xiao Yu was stunned,then amused.


    I haven¡¯t even started,and you¡¯re already jumping out?


    Little brother,have you watched too many gangster movies,daring to talk back to a cop?


    ¡°Everyone,hands on your heads,squat down.¡±


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t waste words and barked orders at the group.


    Guo Qiang took out his phone to call the dispatch for backup.


    ¡°Squat?i will squat on your mother.¡±


    Another burly man spoke up,¡°Do you have a gun?¡±


    Xiao Yu was speechless,feeling something was off.


    In this day and age,how many people would insult the police?


    Do they have a low IQ?


    Or do they have something to rely on?


    Then something even stranger happened.


    Suddenly.


    ¡°Police brutality,police brutality!¡±


    One of the men shouted,and seven others surrounded Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang.


    Another man quietly retreated.


    So that¡¯s it!


    Xiao Yu squinted,coldly staring at the retreating man.


    They weren¡¯t idiots;this man must have committed some crime.


    Suddenly.


    The man who was retreating bolted.


    ¡°Stop!¡±


    Xiao Yu shouted,stepping forward to give chase.


    ¡°Screw you.¡±


    One of the burly men swung a punch at Xiao Yu¡¯s face.


    As the punch came in,Xiao Yu¡¯s mind raced.


    The current legal system is mature,and there are laws against assaulting police officers.


    The consequences of attacking a cop are severe.


    These guys dared to make a move?


    The man running away must have committed a serious crime,something more severe than assaulting a cop.What could it be?


    Tilting his head,the punch grazed Xiao Yu¡¯s cheek.


    Ever since Xiao Yu gained the¡¯Combat Expert¡¯skill from the system,he had been itching for a good fight.


    Unfortunately,the opportunity never came.


    In an instant,countless combat techniques imprinted in Xiao Yu¡¯s brain,body,and even cells,surged forth.


    Dodging the punch,his body moved like a leopard,springing forward.


    His leg,like a whip,swung out,more like a chopping axe.


    Bang!


    His leather-shoed foot struck the side of the burly man¡¯s face.


    The man,at least 1.85 meters tall and weighing over 90 kilograms,toppled like a tree stump and lay motionless.


    The scene froze like a still frame,and everyone was dumbfounded.


    Just as Xiao Yu was about to continue chasing the man who had run four or five meters away.


    The other burly men snapped back to reality and charged at Xiao Yu,fists and feet flying.


    Shit¡­Xiao Yu almost cursed,quickly turning to shout at Guo Qiang,¡°Catch him,leave this to me.¡±


    Guo Qiang hesitated,then immediately chased after the fleeing man.


    One burly man tried to block him,but Xiao Yu moved faster,like a pouncing leopard,getting in front of him.


    Raising his arm,a knife-hand chop landed mercilessly on the man¡¯s throat.


    Bang!


    The man clutched his throat,bending over.


    Bang¡­Xiao Yu¡¯s knee struck the man¡¯s face.


    With a single blow,the man collapsed to the ground,unconscious.


    ¡°This is your final warning.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes were icy as he looked at the five remaining men.¡°Hands on your heads,squat down!¡±


    The five burly men exchanged glances,their expressions turning fierce again,and they charged at Xiao Yu.


    This is too strange¡­Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned cold.


    Are they crazy?

 Chapter 43

    Chapter 43: Kindness Shouldn¡¯t Lead Soldiers, Goodness Shouldn¡¯t Be a CopDeep within, a strange emotion was stirring.


    It was humanity¡¯s most primitive curiosity.


    Facing the five burly men charging at him, Xiao Yu really couldn¡¯t understand.


    The moment the fists and feet flew towards him.


    Xiao Yu knew he couldn¡¯t hold back.


    Facing five ferocious men attacking you, continuing to show mercy would be foolish.


    Yes, from start to finish, Xiao Yu hadn¡¯t used lethal force.


    Otherwise, the first two men he had knocked down wouldn¡¯t just be unconscious¡ªthey¡¯d be dead!


    What is the most original purpose of martial arts?


    I remember seeing a movie in my past life where a villain said this line.


    Kung Fu is a killing art!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression changed, turning cold.


    His eyes also changed, becoming icy.


    In an instant.


    Xiao Yu retreated violently, dodging two punches and a kick.


    His retreating foot suddenly stopped, pushing off, and he charged forward.


    When a punch or kick misses, the initial force stops, and the follow-up force breaks.


    This gap is the perfect time to counterattack.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s speed was incredible.


    Bang.


    The raised elbow, following his charging body, struck a man¡¯s neck.


    Ferocious, precise, ruthless!


    Crack!


    The man¡¯s throat bone made a snapping sound, making it difficult to breathe, and he fell to the ground.


    He wouldn¡¯t die; as long as the fight ended quickly, there was still time to save him.


    One second¡­


    Without any pause, Xiao Yu¡¯s figure sprang up.


    Smack!


    His hands clasped around a man¡¯s head who couldn¡¯t dodge in time.


    Bang~


    Xiao Yu¡¯s knee, like a battering ram, shattered the man¡¯s nose and facial bones in an instant.


    Barring professional fighters, with equal training, the explosive power of a thigh is greater than a fist.


    Hands are like doors; it¡¯s the legs that do the fighting!


    The moment he landed, the man in front of him was sent flying backward.


    Two seconds¡­


    Smack, both arms blocked the incoming punches.


    Xiao Yu raised his leg, kicking between the man¡¯s legs.


    He didn¡¯t use full force; otherwise, it could have been fatal on the spot!


    Even so¡­


    Bang!


    ¡°Ugh!¡±


    The man clutched his crotch, rolling his eyes and collapsing.


    Three seconds¡­


    Perhaps Xiao Yu¡¯s ferocity and strength shocked the remaining two gym-goers.


    Their faces showed fear, and they hesitated to make a move.


    But Xiao Yu didn¡¯t stop, nor did he have time to waste.


    Because he didn¡¯t know if Guo Qiang could subdue the fleeing man.


    A 1.7-meter-tall man facing a 1.8-meter-tall muscular man; in a real fight, Guo Qiang had no chance.


    If the other guy ruthlessly attacked Guo Qiang, Guo Qiang could be in life-threatening danger!


    That was a scene Xiao Yu didn¡¯t want to see.


    So, bang¡­


    Xiao Yu¡¯s whip-like leg struck the fourth man¡¯s head.


    Four seconds¡­


    A step forward, a charge.


    As the fifth man was about to turn and flee.


    Smack!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s hand gripped the man¡¯s neck, pulling back, causing his head to tilt back.


    Bang!


    The raised elbow came down, smashing into the man¡¯s face.


    Five seconds!


    The five muscular men, like the first two, all lay on the ground.


    Except for the man clutching his crotch and writhing in pain, the other six were all unconscious.


    A terrifying combat expert¡­ Xiao Yu glanced at the fallen men, twitching his mouth.


    He had a new understanding of the system¡¯s abilities.


    With such terrifying combat skills, forget about fighting seven ordinary people.


    Even against seven professional fighters, Xiao Yu had confidence in a win!


    King Butterfly¡¯s Nose, activate.


    Wax Moth¡¯s Ear, activate.


    Immediately.


    Xiao Yu tilted his ear, his nose twitching slightly. S?a??h th? N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    First, he ¡®memorized¡¯ the body odor of the seven men present, then, without any pause, he sprinted away¡­


    ***


    Bang!


    Guo Qiang was knocked down with a punch, blood streaming from his mouth and nose.


    At 39, he wasn¡¯t young anymore.


    After running over a thousand meters, his stamina had dropped significantly.


    A normal person¡¯s stamina is far inferior to someone who works out daily.


    Dizzy and disoriented from the punch, Guo Qiang lay on the ground, staring at the sky.


    The burly man who had knocked him down turned to continue fleeing.


    But¡­


    His thigh was tightly hugged.


    Even though Guo Qiang had fallen, he used his last bit of strength to prevent the man from escaping.


    Why not use a gun?


    Because they didn¡¯t have one!


    As the group of muscle men had taunted earlier.


    Unless it¡¯s a particularly dangerous or special task, police generally aren¡¯t allowed to carry guns.


    This is because the country¡¯s law and order is getting better and better, and weapons are usually unnecessary.


    If something goes wrong with a gun, it¡¯s not just a personal issue.


    The entire investigation unit would be in trouble!


    ¡°Screw you, die!¡±


    The man, enraged, lifted his other foot to kick Guo Qiang.


    Enduring the pain, Guo Qiang gritted his teeth, holding onto the man¡¯s thigh without letting go.


    Bang!


    A kick landed near Guo Qiang¡¯s temple.


    The intense shock made him let go, lying dazed on the ground, staring at the sky.


    I¡¯m getting too old for this, Guo Qiang thought with a bitter smile.


    Suddenly, the sky darkened.


    A familiar face appeared above.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    Xiao Yu looked at the fallen Guo Qiang.


    ¡°I won¡¯t die.¡±


    Guo Qiang said weakly, with a hint of apology, ¡°He got away.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, he won¡¯t.¡±


    Xiao Yu spoke calmly, ¡°You lie still and wait for backup.¡±


    With that.


    Xiao Yu started running, like a wild beast in pursuit.


    His expression turned cold and grim.


    Unpleasant memories from his past life surfaced in his mind.


    Memories of fallen police officers¡­


    I¡¯ve been too soft, Xiao Yu thought, squinting his eyes as he ran.


    In his past life, his mentor had scolded him, saying that a policeman can¡¯t have a soft heart.


    Kindness shouldn¡¯t lead soldiers, and goodness shouldn¡¯t be a cop. Good people can¡¯t be police officers.


    To criminals, kindness is seen as a laughable weakness.


    Police officers must constantly think of ways to catch these criminals.


    Faced with their cold-blooded cruelty, you have to be even more ruthless.


    Only then can you defeat them and catch them!

 Chapter 44

    Chapter 44: What Kind of Dumb Luck Is ThisWang Delong was desperately running.


    As he ran, he cursed in his mind: Damn it, how could I be so unlucky to run into the police? It¡¯s all because of that damn bastard, I should have beaten him to death¡­


    Running, Wang Delong dashed into a mall and then into the underground parking lot.


    He wasn¡¯t stupid; the streets were full of surveillance cameras.


    To avoid capture, he had to hide in a blind spot and then find a way to escape.


    But¡­


    Just as Wang Delong entered the parking lot, ready to steal or hijack a car to escape.


    A young man stepped towards him.


    Wang Delong¡¯s scalp went numb, and his face was full of disbelief.


    How did he find me?


    When he first ran, Wang Delong frequently checked behind him and saw no one following.


    This unreasonable situation left him stunned.


    King Butterfly¡¯s Nose¡­ off!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression turned cold as he walked step by step towards Wang Delong.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Cursing, Wang Delong didn¡¯t run but instead grinned savagely and stepped towards Xiao Yu.


    Having trained in kickboxing for a few years and loving fitness, he didn¡¯t care about a small cop.


    In a fight, even three or four people couldn¡¯t get close to him.


    The first cop chasing him was a good example.


    Instead of running, it would be easier to knock out this cop and then escape¡­


    The two gradually approached.


    Suddenly.


    Wang Delong swung his leg, aiming a kick at Xiao Yu¡¯s abdomen.


    A cold gleam flashed in Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes as he sidestepped and reached out.


    Smack!


    Both hands grabbed Wang Delong¡¯s ankle, and with a forceful pull.


    The tall and burly Wang Delong was instantly swung into the air.


    Boom!


    His body slammed onto a car in the parking lot.


    Why?


    Lying on the car hood, Wang Delong was bewildered.


    The other guy was tall but not that strong, had a pretty boy face, how could he block my attack and even¡­


    Before he could recover.


    A figure appeared above him.


    With flowing and graceful movements, a pair of bent legs, knees aimed at Wang Delong, crashed down.


    Realizing the danger, Wang Delong¡¯s face filled with terror.


    As someone skilled in kickboxing, he knew that knees were deadly weapons.


    Especially the knee strikes in Muay Thai; a professional fighter¡¯s full-force knee strike could kill!


    He wants to kill me?!


    As the thought crossed his mind, Wang Delong¡¯s face turned pale.


    Unfortunately, Xiao Yu didn¡¯t give him any chance to dodge.


    Just as the knees were about to hit Wang Delong¡¯s chest and abdomen.


    Wait, because of Guo Qiang¡¯s injury, I got a bit carried away¡­ In mid-air, Xiao Yu realized and suddenly spread his knees.


    Bang!


    Both knees struck Wang Delong¡¯s shoulders.


    Crack!


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Wang Delong screamed in agony.


    His arms hung limply beside him like noodles, either broken or dislocated.


    Bang!


    A punch landed on Wang Delong¡¯s chin, cutting off his scream, and he passed out.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    Xiao Yu exhaled deeply as he got up.


    He truly understood the terror of becoming powerful.


    No, it¡¯s not me¡ªit¡¯s the system.


    Terrifying indeed!


    ***


    About ten minutes after Xiao Yu made the call, the team arrived.


    By the time they reached the hospital, it was noon.


    The hospital?


    Guo Qiang was injured, but fortunately, not seriously.


    The victim who was beaten unconscious woke up.


    Out of the eight muscular men, three were seriously injured.


    One had a broken throat bone, one had severe groin injuries, and one had broken arms.


    Of the other five, two had minor concussions, and the rest were healthy.


    They were fine, but the Criminal Investigation Brigade was in shock.


    They all looked at Xiao Yu like he was a monster, a beast!


    Taking down eight ordinary people might be possible.


    But taking down eight muscular men? Are you kidding?


    And the most ridiculous part is that you took them all down without getting injured?


    Is that even scientific?


    Tell us, what kind of monster are you?


    You¡¯re too good at fighting!


    Everyone was dumbfounded, utterly shocked.


    But soon after, their breathing became rapid.


    Through the interrogation of those muscle men, the Criminal Investigation Brigade got some exciting news.


    As Xiao Yu had guessed, Wang Delong had a case on him.


    Otherwise, those muscle men wouldn¡¯t have blocked and attacked the police to let him escape.


    Wang Delong, male, 31, from L City, a fugitive¡­ alias Wang Xiaojun, hiding in Bincheng City.


    What crime did he commit?


    Drug trafficking!


    If it weren¡¯t for today¡¯s victim (a drug user) having a relapse, finding the gym, and getting beaten, the police wouldn¡¯t have known that Wang Delong was hiding in this fitness club.


    Why did Wang Delong beat the ¡®client¡¯?


    It¡¯s a strange story.


    The victim, out of money and in need of drugs, went to the gym.


    The gym was a drug dealing spot, frequented by drug users. s?a??h th? N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    No money, but still wanted drugs?


    Are you kidding?


    The bizarre thing is, the victim threatened the drug dealers, saying: If you don¡¯t give me drugs, I¡¯ll call the police!


    Could they let that slide?


    The victim was chased and beaten from the gym to the outside.


    Coincidentally, Guo Qiang, driving by, noticed¡­


    The Criminal Investigation Brigade was thrilled because anything involving drugs is never a small case.


    Moreover, catching a fugitive was already a merit.


    What kind of dumb luck is this¡­ Standing in the hospital corridor, Xiao Yu felt dazed.


    Going out to investigate a small case and catching a fugitive?


    Was it a coincidence or something else?


    Unexpected gifts always bring some unease!

 Chapter 45

    Chapter 45: No One Can Make Me LeaveXiao Yu didn¡¯t seek glory.


    Being a police officer wasn¡¯t about climbing the ranks or getting rich.


    Wang Delong was caught by him, but it was Guo Qiang who spotted him.


    If Guo Qiang hadn¡¯t noticed something off while driving, they might have missed it.


    The main credit should go to Guo Qiang, and Xiao Yu would just take a share. The whole team would benefit.


    Perfect!


    ¡°Brother, thanks!¡±


    Guo Qiang, with his head wrapped in bandages, looked at Xiao Yu excitedly.


    Did he not realize what happened today?


    Xiao Yu took down eight men, while Guo Qiang couldn¡¯t even catch one and got knocked out.


    It was clear that Xiao Yu was giving him the credit!


    ¡°We¡¯re in the same team, and besides, you¡¯re my mentor.¡± Xiao Yu joked.


    A saint? Dropped a relic?


    None of that!


    He had been in the spotlight a bit too much recently; it wasn¡¯t a good thing.


    Doing this was to show his colleagues that he didn¡¯t take all the credit.


    Everyone would share the merit.


    You¡¯re good, I¡¯m good, everyone¡¯s good¡ªnow that¡¯s truly good! S?a?ch* Th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    When they returned to the team, everyone looked at Xiao Yu differently.


    Who wouldn¡¯t like such a colleague?


    Even the captains and instructors looked at Xiao Yu with a sense of admiration.


    But there was also some concern.


    How long could this dragon stay in the shallow waters of the Criminal Investigation Brigade?


    ¡°Join the Party.¡±


    In the captain¡¯s office, Zhao Changsheng looked at Xiao Yu seriously.


    ¡°Uh!¡±


    Xiao Yu scratched his head and grinned, ¡°I already joined the Party at 19, during my time at the police academy, because of good performance and recommendations from several teachers. Now I¡¯ve been a member for three years!¡±


    Zhao Changsheng: ¡­


    Why join the Party?


    Because it¡¯s tied to your position.


    For example, after Xiao Yu¡¯s formal appointment, his position would be the most basic staff member.


    Actually, that¡¯s not really a position; the real position is a clerk (Grade 2 or 1).


    A clerk is the lowest administrative position.


    Higher up, there are assistant clerks (Deputy Section Chiefs), clerks (Section Chiefs), Deputy Bureau Chiefs (Deputy Directors), and Bureau Chiefs (Directors)¡­


    When Xiao Yu goes to the provincial capital for the ceremony, he¡¯ll receive a second-class merit.


    This isn¡¯t a secret.


    With the merit, Xiao Yu¡¯s rank would be promoted again.


    As a Superintendent, he¡¯d qualify for a clerk position.


    Given Xiao Yu¡¯s outstanding performance, solving major cases, it would definitely be approved if reported.


    If he wasn¡¯t a Party member.


    Heh, forget about it.


    Even as a Party member, many police officers might remain stuck at the staff level for a long time.


    Only when their rank rises to Superintendent and they have enough merit can they move up to a clerk.


    Without merit or experience, don¡¯t even think about it.


    This is why some police officers have high ranks but low positions.


    Zhao Changsheng has been a police officer his whole life and is the captain of the Criminal Investigation Brigade.


    His position is only a Section Chief.


    There¡¯s an old saying: if you want to climb the career ladder, don¡¯t be a cop.


    Because it¡¯s the hardest job for promotion.


    Of course, if you keep solving major cases and earning merits, your promotions will skyrocket.


    But here¡¯s the problem: how many cases can you solve?


    If a city has frequent major cases, do you know what the consequences would be?


    You don¡¯t want to know!


    ¡°Alright, when you return from the provincial capital, I¡¯ll apply for a clerk position for you.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng said with a smile, ¡°For now, let¡¯s make you a team leader in the brigade.¡±


    A team leader is an internal position in an investigative unit, leading two or three team members.


    When handling cases, team members work together to solve them.


    ¡°Thanks, Captain.¡± Xiao Yu expressed his gratitude.


    In truth, he didn¡¯t care much about positions.


    If he wanted a career in politics, who would become a police officer, right?


    ¡°Actually, I was quite curious when you joined our brigade.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng voiced his doubts, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you stay in the provincial department?¡±


    He had checked Xiao Yu¡¯s background.


    He knew this young man was already ¡®reserved¡¯ by the provincial department during his time at the police academy.


    But Xiao Yu chose not to go.


    ¡°If I told you it¡¯s because our brigade is closer to home, would you believe me?¡±


    Xiao Yu wasn¡¯t joking; he was telling the truth.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Zhao Changsheng was silent for a moment, ¡°Don¡¯t joke around!¡±


    ¡°Actually¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu knew he wouldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°My dream is to catch all the criminals in this world and make it a bit cleaner!¡±


    That was also the truth!


    Zhao Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched, and he was silent for a while, ¡°I had that dream when I was young too!¡±


    ¡°Ha!¡± Xiao Yu laughed.


    At that moment, the captain gave him the feeling of a comedian under a bridge.


    ¡°Forget it, the brigade won¡¯t be able to keep you for long anyway.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng sighed, ¡°Before you leave, help the brigade as much as you can, make life easier for the brothers.¡±


    Xiao Yu knew what Zhao Changsheng said was true.


    It¡¯s not something you can decide just because you want to stay.


    But for the next year or two, he had no plans to leave the Criminal Investigation Brigade.


    As long as he didn¡¯t want to leave, no one could make him go!

 Chapter 46

    Chapter 46: Watch Your WordsXiao Yu didn¡¯t meddle with the fugitive case.


    The corpse theft case¡­ Xiao Yu looked at the sky and cursed inwardly. Forget it, I¡¯ll check it out tomorrow. Investigating a crematorium at night is just asking for trouble.


    Everyone knows that cemeteries and crematoriums are best avoided at night.


    It¡¯s not good for the mind and body!


    Since joining the Criminal Investigation Brigade, this was the first time Xiao Yu clocked out on time.


    Would his colleagues be upset if he left while they were all working overtime?


    No way.


    Despite being the youngest, his case-solving abilities were well-recognized.


    Everyone wanted to share in the success.


    Just this afternoon, news spread in the team that Xiao Yu would soon be promoted to team leader.


    There were three team member slots!


    Guo Qiang was the first to rush to Xiao Yu, leveraging his past role as ¡®mentor¡¯ to claim one spot.


    The remaining two spots¡­ well, people were almost fighting over them!


    Most people who became cops initially had a passionate desire to serve.


    But if they could solve cases and advance their careers at the same time, who wouldn¡¯t like that? S?a?ch* Th? ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Everyone knew how skilled Xiao Yu was.


    Who wouldn¡¯t want to follow him?


    A bunch of old-timers following a younger guy¡ªembarrassing?


    If he could lead you to promotions and raises, would his age matter?


    He¡¯s like a father figure!


    ***


    The road home was bumpy; Xiao Yu took the bus back.


    A recent police academy graduate doesn¡¯t deserve a car.


    His dad wanted to buy him one, but Xiao Yu refused.


    He thought his parents should save their money for retirement; he would work hard himself.


    Besides, living with Mu Qingwu meant he didn¡¯t have to worry about food and drink.


    Apart from not having a ride, he didn¡¯t need to spend much money.


    Back home¡­ to Mu Qingwu¡¯s villa.


    No one was home.


    To be honest, Xiao Yu didn¡¯t really know this sister.


    They hadn¡¯t known each other for long, and their interactions were even shorter. How could he understand her?


    He took out his phone and dialed Mu Qingwu¡¯s number.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    The cool big sister¡¯s voice came through the phone.


    ¡°I got off work early today, planning to make dinner.¡±


    Xiao Yu asked, ¡°Anything you¡¯d like to eat?¡±


    He had promised to pursue her.


    A man¡¯s word is his bond.


    ¡°You can make whatever you like.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s voice softened, ¡°Oh, I bought you a car, it¡¯ll be delivered tomorrow.¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡°¡­¡±


    He felt like he was living off a woman.


    The brilliant detective Xiao Yu keenly sensed this serious issue.


    ¡°I know you can¡¯t drive a luxury car to work.¡±


    Mu Qingwu thought his silence was because of this and explained, ¡°It¡¯s an SUV, I thought it would suit you. It¡¯s only three to four hundred thousand, just a little gift from your sister.¡±


    Three to four hundred thousand¡­ only?!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched.


    He felt like he wasn¡¯t flashy enough in front of his wealthy sister.


    As a transmigrator, he seemed to be doing quite poorly!


    ¡°When will you be back for dinner?¡± Xiao Yu asked.


    ¡°Soon, I¡¯m almost done.¡±


    Mu Qingwu chuckled, ¡°I haven¡¯t come home this early in years.¡±


    After ending the call, Xiao Yu hummed a tune and went to buy groceries.


    For two people, a simple meal with two dishes and a soup was enough.


    When he returned and finished cooking, Mu Qingwu came back.


    They exchanged smiles and ate dinner together.


    After that, they sat in the living room, not knowing what to say.


    Their relationship was awkward.


    They were legally married but strangers.


    Not even a couple, yet they slept together.


    Seeing the fatigue on Mu Qingwu¡¯s face, Xiao Yu thought for a moment and reached out.


    Maybe it was a natural reaction, but Mu Qingwu leaned in.


    ¡°Sis, I wasn¡¯t trying to hug you, I wanted to give you a massage.¡± Xiao Yu teased.


    ¡°Ah?¡± Mu Qingwu¡¯s cold and beautiful face turned red.


    Lying on her brother¡¯s lap, feeling his hands massaging her forehead and shoulders.


    It felt comfortable!


    Looking at the beauty beside him, Xiao Yu massaged and sighed.


    Among many tactics, beauty is always the most effective weapon against men.


    Being beautiful isn¡¯t a crime, but causing others to want to commit crimes because of your beauty is immoral.


    Mu Qingwu was that kind of existence!


    ¡°Sis, what do you do for living actually?¡± Xiao Yu asked.


    ¡°Capital finance.¡±


    With her eyes closed, Mu Qingwu didn¡¯t hide it.


    ¡°Impressive.¡± Xiao Yu was somewhat surprised.


    To be called a ¡®capital¡¯ company, you¡¯d be embarrassed to use those words if you didn¡¯t deal in billions.


    My sister is really loaded!


    ¡°Are you very rich?¡± Xiao Yu asked casually.


    Mu Qingwu replied casually, ¡°Over a hundred billion.¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    Can we still have fun?


    Seeing that his sister wasn¡¯t joking.


    Holy crap¡­ Xiao Yu cursed inwardly.


    Thunderstruck, scalp tingling, living in a dream.


    Being a cop feels like a waste of time; I might as well work construction!


    ¡°Actually¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu opened her eyes and looked at the stunned Xiao Yu, a mischievous smile on her exquisite face, ¡°If you divorce me now, you¡¯ll get half of my assets. Want to consider it?¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    Watch your words.


    My mom would kill me!

 Chapter 47

    Chapter 47: Let¡¯s Start with Dating¡°Dummy, I was just teasing you.¡±


    Seeing the look of shock on Xiao Yu¡¯s face, Mu Qingwu burst into laughter.


    Considering how sincerely you admitted your mistake, I won¡¯t ask for a divorce¡­ Xiao Yu rolled his eyes, ¡°Where do I sleep tonight?¡± s?a??h th? N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Mu Qingwu smiled but didn¡¯t respond.


    With so many rooms, why ask?


    He wants to sleep with me!


    Why didn¡¯t she say anything?


    Because she didn¡¯t want to refuse!


    Seeing the mischievous smile on his face, Mu Qingwu warned, ¡°Don¡¯t get any funny ideas, or I¡¯ll call the police!¡±


    ¡°Hahaha~!¡±


    Xiao Yu laughed, ¡°Sis, I am the police!¡±


    Mu Qingwu was taken aback, then laughed too.


    With no barriers between them, Xiao Yu took Mu Qingwu¡¯s hand and led her back to the bedroom.


    After getting ready for bed, Xiao Yu lay on the large bed, feeling both nervous and excited.


    Will something happen?


    When his sister came out, her captivating eyes calmed Xiao Yu.


    Wearing her pajamas, Mu Qingwu still exuded a cool elegance. She glanced at her brother and got into bed.


    Xiao Yu snuggled up to her, holding Mu Qingwu close.


    ¡°We had an agreement.¡± Mu Qingwu¡¯s expression was serious.


    ¡°A man¡¯s word is as reliable as he is,¡± Xiao Yu joked, noticing Mu Qingwu¡¯s body tense up.


    He didn¡¯t push it, just held her in his arms, ¡°Sis, do you know what girls traditionally call their partners?¡±


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Mu Qingwu, resting her head on Xiao Yu¡¯s shoulder, relaxed and blinked her watery eyes.


    ¡°In ancient times, they called them ¡®Liangren.¡¯¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°In the Qing Dynasty, they called them ¡®Xianggong,¡¯ in the Tang Dynasty, ¡®Langjun,¡¯ in the Song Dynasty, ¡®Guanren,¡¯ in modern times, ¡®Mister,¡¯ in official circles, ¡®Lao Ye,¡¯ commonly ¡®Husband,¡¯ and the trendy term is ¡®Darling¡¯¡­ Sis, we¡¯re legally married. Don¡¯t you want to choose one?¡±


    ¡°Fufufu~¡±


    Mu Qingwu laughed but didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°I have a secret.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes twinkled, ¡°Wanna hear it?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Mu Qingwu smirked, ¡°You look like a rascal right now!¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    Her intelligence and cool demeanor made teasing her awkward.


    If this continued, he might end up doing something to her tonight.


    Like, making her understand what ¡®ripe fruit¡¯ means!


    ¡°Let¡¯s not get ahead of ourselves.¡±


    Seeing through Xiao Yu¡¯s thoughts, Mu Qingwu raised her head, hesitated, and then kissed Xiao Yu¡¯s cheek, ¡°Give me some time!¡±


    ¡°Sis, you¡¯re not¡­¡± Xiao Yu was shocked.


    At 28? How is that possible?


    Mu Qingwu didn¡¯t respond, burying her face in his shoulder.


    No way¡­ Xiao Yu was overjoyed.


    My parents were right; I really hit the jackpot.


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


    Girls need respect; there must be a sense of ceremony, no missing steps.


    Then, let¡¯s start with dating!


    ***


    The next day.


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


    This time she wasn¡¯t pretending.


    It showed that she completely trusted him now.


    Xiao Yu grinned silently.


    A senior once said, when a girl can sleep soundly in your arms.


    It means you¡¯re qualified to be her safe harbor, and she has you in her heart.


    It made me happy!


    He leaned down and kissed her cold, beautiful cheek.


    Quietly getting up, Xiao Yu washed up and hummed a tune as he made breakfast.


    When breakfast was almost ready, Mu Qingwu came downstairs.


    They looked at each other, both smiling.


    ¡°Sis, come here.¡± Xiao Yu called.


    Mu Qingwu walked over, and Xiao Yu wrapped her in his arms, kissed her on the lips.


    For a long time.


    Mu Qingwu rested her cheek against his chest.


    Xiao Yu buried his face in her hair.


    ¡°Sis, be my girlfriend?¡±


    ¡°¡­Mm!¡±


    ¡°Hehe!¡±


    ¡°Dummy!¡±


    From that moment, they confirmed their¡­ relationship.


    Getting the certificate before dating, only they could pull off such a stunt.


    Probably no one else!


    As usual.


    Mu Qingwu drove her brother to work.


    Before getting out of the car, Xiao Yu hugged his slightly annoyed sister and gave her a big kiss.


    As he walked into the Criminal Investigation Brigade, his mind was full of images of Mu Qingwu.


    But it was time to get to work.


    The particulars of the corpse theft case had to be thoroughly investigated.


    Leaving the brigade again, Xiao Yu sat in the front passenger seat, feeling amused.


    Guo Qiang drove, with two brigade detectives in the back seat.


    These were his future team members, his little squad.


    He hadn¡¯t gone to the provincial capital yet.


    Hadn¡¯t received the second-class merit, nor was he a Superintendent, and hadn¡¯t been promoted to clerk.


    Xiao Yu thought: why are you all in such a hurry?


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


    If they want to follow, let them follow.


    The police car drove out of the city, heading straight to the crematorium.


    Crematoriums are usually located in the suburbs, not in the city.


    But of course, that¡¯s not absolute.


    Those who understand will know why.


    Once there, the four entered the office.


    They showed their IDs and went to the manager¡¯s office.


    Crematoriums don¡¯t have directors; the highest position is manager.


    Seeing four police officers visit, the manager¡¯s expression was calm but puzzled.


    ¡°Hello, we¡¯re from the Criminal Investigation Brigade.¡±


    Xiao Yu looked at the manager, ¡°We¡¯re here to investigate a case from four years ago!¡±

 Chapter 48

    Chapter 48: We¡¯re Not Here to Reason with You¡°Four years ago?¡±


    The manager¡¯s pupils contracted slightly, but his expression remained unchanged. ¡°Officer, I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    The slight change in his eyes might go unnoticed by an ordinary person, but with Xiao Yu¡¯s activated ¡®Falcon¡¯s Eye,¡¯ he saw it clearly.


    No wonder you¡¯re a seasoned bureaucrat¡­ Xiao Yu stared into the manager¡¯s eyes, ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t remember?¡±


    ¡°I really don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡± The manager responded indifferently.


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t press further, his mind turning.


    The manager clearly remembered, so why lie?


    The change in his pupils indicated a deep memory and inner tension about this matter.


    What are you trying to hide?


    Xiao Yu glanced at Guo Qiang.


    ¡°On September 13, 2017, the police received a report. The complainant claimed¡­¡±


    Guo Qiang recounted the case details and the police investigation from back then.


    Throughout the explanation, Xiao Yu kept a close watch on the manager¡¯s facial expressions.


    The manager¡¯s expression was very calm.


    It was precisely this overwhelming calm that made Xiao Yu suspicious.


    This was a sign of guilt, even though he tried to cover it up and remained composed.


    But his unwavering gaze made his guilt more evident.


    There¡¯s something wrong here!


    Solving cases is like this: when you find one problem, it¡¯s like seeing one cockroach; it means there are many more at home¡­


    ¡°Oh, so you¡¯re talking about that.¡±


    The manager nodded calmly, as if he suddenly remembered, ¡°I recall now, indeed there was such an incident. However, our crematorium has already sued those who falsely accused us. They were clearly trying to extort us.¡±


    ¡°Extort?¡±


    Xiao Yu asked with a smile, ¡°Extort what? How much were they trying to extort?¡±


    ¡°That¡­¡±


    The manager¡¯s expression shifted slightly, shaking his head, ¡°It¡¯s been over four years; I can¡¯t quite recall.¡±


    Is it that you can¡¯t remember, or are you deliberately trying to divert the police¡¯s attention?


    ¡°Alright then, can we take a look inside?¡±


    Xiao Yu calmly said, ¡°For example, the cremation room?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not possible.¡±


    The manager frowned, ¡°Our crematorium has regulations, and outsiders¡­¡±


    A search warrant was pulled out from a briefcase by one of the detectives.


    Seeing the search warrant, the manager fell silent, his expression changing continuously.


    ¡°We¡¯re not here to follow your rules or reason with you.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s voice was cold, ¡°We¡¯re the police; please cooperate with the investigation.¡±


    Search warrants can only be issued after confirming the case details, with assistance from the prosecutor¡¯s office.


    In special circumstances, the Criminal Investigation Brigade can issue them too.


    The manager¡¯s face darkened, glaring at Xiao Yu, ¡°Young man, even if you¡¯re police, you should follow the rules, right?¡± S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°What rules?¡±


    Xiao Yu asked calmly, ¡°Are your rules bigger than the country¡¯s laws?¡±


    The manager¡¯s face changed, and he fell silent.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Ignoring the manager, Xiao Yu walked out of the office, leading his team straight into the crematorium.


    If he initially thought the manager was suspicious.


    Now, he was certain the crematorium had issues.


    And significant ones!


    ***


    Inside, the first area was a mourning hall, like a small funeral parlor, where families could pay their respects.


    Xiao Yu and his team arrived just as a body was about to be pushed into the cremation room.


    The staff were surprised to see the police.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous; we¡¯re just looking around.¡±


    Xiao Yu signaled two detectives to stay outside, and he and Guo Qiang followed the staff into the cremation room.


    Inside, two employees were also startled to see the police, visibly at a loss.


    Their reactions were not normal.


    At first glance, their behavior seemed reasonable, but upon closer inspection, there were subtle clues.


    Unlike the manager, the employees were not as composed. When Xiao Yu looked directly at them, they seemed nervous and avoided eye contact.


    What are you afraid of?


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression remained calm, signaling Guo Qiang with his eyes.


    Guo Qiang understood immediately and went out to investigate further.


    Xiao Yu stayed in the cremation room, watching a cremation process.


    It made his scalp tingle!


    A crematorium is a place everyone fears, and the cremation process is¡­ intense.


    First, the body is placed in a single-use bag for cremation. The furnace, depending on its technology and cost, can be a basic or an eco-friendly one.


    Once inside, the body goes through the second step of cremation.


    The body is pierced by steel rods or blades to release the internal organs.


    If not pierced, the sudden heat causes pressure inside, and the body might explode.


    Then, diesel or gasoline is sprayed on the body, and it is truly sent into the furnace.


    After half an hour, the body disintegrates.


    An hour later, the tray is pulled out, glowing red, emitting thick white smoke, with a strong smell of burning flesh and bone.


    A special tray pushes the ashes out, into a metal container.


    The body turns into bone fragments and ash!


    If the family requests, the staff can grind the bone fragments into powder.


    Of course, there¡¯s a fee.


    If not, the family can take the ashes directly.


    That¡¯s the entire cremation process¡­


    Leaving the cremation room, Xiao Yu almost lost his composure.


    Taking a deep breath, his eyes cleared.


    Fearless heart, fearless mind.


    Only then can you overturn the heavens and move forward bravely.


    If you lack courage, why be a cop!

 Chapter 49

    Chapter 49: The Protective CaptainOutside the cremation room.


    Three veteran detectives stood in front of Xiao Yu, waiting for instructions.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was cold as he held his phone to his ear.


    Who was calling?


    A deputy director from the police administrative department.


    This person was unfamiliar to him, but they knew his number and called him.


    Calling during an investigation clearly had a purpose.


    ¡°Sorry, but you can directly call our captain.¡±


    Xiao Yu said coldly, ¡°If the captain says so, we¡¯ll withdraw immediately.¡±


    With that, he hung up the phone.


    Was it someone the crematorium manager called?


    Your strong survival instinct has triggered your potential?


    The more you do this, the more excited I get!


    However¡­


    Some people are like QR codes; you don¡¯t know what they are until you scan them.


    Even if you¡¯re an administrative officer, or even my direct superior, so what?


    Yesterday, Guo Qiang had mentioned that this case had ¡®significant resistance.¡¯


    Xiao Yu had prepared for this outcome.


    Would the captain call him?


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    Although they hadn¡¯t worked together long, Xiao Yu knew the captain was righteous, had strong principles, and was straightforward.


    How to describe it?


    He¡¯s not very smooth in his behavior, a bit of a brute.


    When Zhao Changsheng gets pushed, he¡¯d just say, ¡°Are you brothers? Let¡¯s go chop them down.¡±


    He¡¯s good at solving cases, but not at scheming¡ªdifferent specialties.


    To Xiao Yu¡¯s surprise.


    Zhao Changsheng actually called him.


    ¡°Captain, what¡¯s up?¡± Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was complex.


    Did I misjudge him?


    ¡°Focus on your investigation. If anything happens, I, as the captain, will take the heat. As long as I¡¯m alive, no one can mess with you. Bye!¡±


    Zhao Changsheng hung up.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes instantly brightened, his blood boiling.


    I love a boss like this¡ªso damn protective!


    ¡°Brother Li, investigate this manager.¡±


    Xiao Yu looked at one detective, ¡°You know what to look for?¡±


    ¡°Got it!¡± The detective grinned and walked away.


    What will he investigate?


    Sources of income, living conditions, any large unexplained assets¡­


    Guo Qiang and another detective exchanged a glance and laughed.


    This manager is really looking for trouble, and it¡¯s clear Xiao Yu is genuinely angry.


    Typically, detectives wouldn¡¯t handle this kind of work, as it¡¯s more suited for economic crime investigations.


    Once they do, it¡¯s meant to ruin you.


    Trying to apply pressure, huh? Playing resistance, huh?


    I¡¯ll ruin you first; let¡¯s see how you play then!


    ***


    ¡°Brother Liu, pull up the surveillance footage.¡±


    Xiao Yu directed another detective.


    ¡°Alright.¡± The detective left.


    These two team members¡ªone surnamed Li, Li Xin, 37 years old, third-class police inspector.


    The other surnamed Liu, Liu Hongqiao, 35 years old, first-class superintendent.


    Both, like Guo Qiang, were veteran detectives in the Criminal Investigation Brigade, with strong investigative skills.


    It¡¯s clear that several captains and instructors intentionally placed them by Xiao Yu¡¯s side.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s abilities were evident.


    Pairing him with three experienced team members.


    Imagine the strength of this team.


    The Criminal Investigation Brigade aims to create an internal ¡®major crimes unit¡¯ to handle large, urgent cases in the future.


    Even if Xiao Yu doesn¡¯t get promoted to superintendent or clerk upon returning from the provincial capital.


    He will still be the team leader of this group.


    His abilities are too strong!


    After giving instructions, Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang checked the crematorium¡¯s interior but found no clues.


    This seemed very wrong.


    The manager definitely had issues.


    The employees also had issues.


    This crematorium, without a doubt, had significant problems.


    What kind of person feels guilty when they see the police?


    If you haven¡¯t committed a crime, why feel guilty?


    Without any clues, Xiao Yu wouldn¡¯t take people back for interrogation.


    Without knowing what crime they committed, what would he ask?


    Entering the small funeral parlor, Xiao Yu stopped and watched a crematorium employee explaining something to a family preparing for a cremation.


    ¡°Sorry, the regular furnace is under maintenance. The management decided to use the eco-friendly furnace for now.¡± The employee smiled.


    ¡°Will it be expensive?¡± a family member asked.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, no extra charge. It¡¯s billed as a regular cremation.¡± The employee explained.


    The family agreed.


    This conversation seemed normal, any issues?


    Why did Xiao Yu pay attention?


    Because¡­


    He had just been in the cremation room, watching a cremation.


    If the furnace was broken, why not repair it immediately?


    Why were there no repair workers?


    Offering the more expensive eco-friendly furnace at a discount?


    Is the crematorium a charity?


    The employee¡¯s seemingly logical explanation was full of inconsistencies.


    Where was the problem?


    Returning to the cremation room, Xiao Yu asked an employee, ¡°How long has the regular furnace been broken?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    The employee was stunned by the question, nervously replying, ¡°It broke this morning.¡±


    This morning?


    How convenient?


    If it¡¯s broken, why are you nervous?


    Just as Xiao Yu was about to ask more questions.


    Liu Hongqiao, who retrieved the surveillance footage, returned, ¡°Boss, there¡¯s an issue!¡±


    Huh?


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes lit up as he took the tablet from Liu Hongqiao.


    He opened a surveillance video and started watching¡­

 Chapter 50

    Chapter 50: One Word, Go!The surveillance video indeed had issues. S?a?ch* Th? N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The crematorium uses special vehicles to transport bodies.


    Families have to pay to use these vehicles.


    Of course, families can also use their own vehicles to bring the bodies, which is a rare occurrence.


    Most ordinary families will choose to use the crematorium¡¯s vehicle.


    The problem lies with the vehicles transporting the bodies.


    Normally, these vehicles should only be used to transport bodies, right?


    One trip in, one trip out, very reasonable.


    But the unreasonable part appeared.


    The crematorium has a rule: a maximum of 24 bodies can be cremated in a day, with both furnaces running.


    This is because it takes about an hour to cremate one body.


    Employees also need rest, so generally, they don¡¯t work at night.


    Families need to book a time for cremation.


    Yes, you heard right, you need to book in advance.


    The crematorium has three vehicles for transporting bodies.


    Under normal circumstances, the maximum number of trips would be 24, right?


    The problem lies with the number of trips and the surveillance footage!


    Liu Hongqiao retrieved 30 days of surveillance footage from the crematorium.


    Normally, surveillance footage is stored for 20 days to three months before being replaced.


    For example, most residential areas store up to two months of footage, which is the limit.


    A crematorium, at least a state-owned enterprise, only storing one month of footage doesn¡¯t make sense.


    Though unreasonable, you can¡¯t fault it.


    But the number of trips didn¡¯t match.


    Even if they made a few extra trips, it wouldn¡¯t be an issue.


    But the crematorium¡¯s vehicles made up to 40 trips a day?


    On average, they made over 30 trips per day.


    Why?


    What else were they transporting besides bodies?


    As an experienced detective, Liu Hongqiao immediately saw something was off and reported it to Xiao Yu.


    At that moment, Xiao Yu was watching the surveillance footage, seeing the vehicles enter the crematorium repeatedly.


    These vehicles are equipped with an ¡®iron coffin¡¯ for transporting bodies.


    A maximum of 24 bodies can be cremated per day, so what were the extra trips for?


    More strangely, why was it only inbound?


    Were they doing ¡®side jobs¡¯?


    No!


    Cremating bodies at the crematorium follows a strict process, with police records.


    After death, the family or unit must obtain a death certificate.


    For hospital deaths, the hospital issues the death certificate.


    Then, they present the death certificate to purchase an urn and obtain a cremation permit.


    Finally, the body is cremated!


    Every step is indispensable; there¡¯s no possibility of doing ¡®side jobs.¡¯


    That would be illegal!


    Would the management dare to do this, and would the employees dare?


    If some employees dared, would all of them?


    Otherwise, how could no one find out?


    Unless¡­


    Xiao Yu gasped, his scalp tingling.


    A collusion case!


    What is a collusion case?


    Everyone is a criminal!


    If Xiao Yu could think of this, how could the three veteran detectives not?


    Everyone¡¯s faces turned grim.


    They initially thought it was a small case, but¡­


    It might end up uprooting a state-owned enterprise.


    This could cause a huge uproar!


    ¡°So, what exactly did they do?¡±


    Xiao Yu took a deep breath, looking at his three team members.


    They exchanged glances, hearts pounding.


    What crimes could a crematorium be involved in?


    There¡¯s only one answer.


    Bodies!


    Thinking of this, their faces turned icy.


    Desecrating the deceased¡¯s bodies, how dare they?


    Though the specifics of the case were unclear.


    But it could spiral out of control.


    It could become a huge issue!


    Xiao Yu, with a grim face, took out his phone and called Zhao Changsheng.


    Such a case couldn¡¯t be investigated by a junior officer alone.


    It must be reported!


    ¡°What?¡±


    Upon hearing Xiao Yu¡¯s analysis, Zhao Changsheng was shocked, his face paling, ¡°Collusion case? State-owned enterprise? Crematorium?!¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Xiao Yu said seriously, ¡°Though we haven¡¯t identified their exact actions, I can confidently say that once we find out, none of them will escape. Captain¡­ should we continue? I¡¯m afraid once we uncover the truth, your shoulders can¡¯t bear it!¡±


    Just as Xiao Yu had thought before.


    Finding one cockroach means there might be many in your house.


    If something big happens at this crematorium.


    Then all crematoriums nationwide could be implicated.


    Followed by a chain of leaders getting into trouble.


    Are state-owned enterprise leaders not leaders?


    Do you know how many people you¡¯ll offend?


    The Criminal Investigation Brigade is just a small investigative unit.


    Can Zhao Changsheng handle it?


    A protective leader like him, Xiao Yu wouldn¡¯t let him take the fall.


    The stakes must be clear.


    If we investigate, how do we control it?


    If Zhao Changsheng gets scared, it¡¯s understandable.


    But Xiao Yu would apply to leave the Criminal Investigation Brigade.


    Now, it¡¯s a test of integrity!


    ¡°Investigate, go big!¡±


    After a long silence, Zhao Changsheng gritted his teeth, ¡°The whole brigade will support you, I¡¯ll handle the pressure!¡±


    Hanging up, Xiao Yu smiled.


    With a boss like this.


    What¡¯s there to hesitate about?


    One word, GO!

 Chapter 51

    Chapter 51: I Suspect You¡¯re a Matryoshka Doll¡°Boss, there¡¯s something strange.¡±


    As Xiao Yu was preparing to investigate the entire crematorium thoroughly, Li Xin put down his phone, ¡°I had a friend from Economic Crimes help me check out the crematorium manager, and it turns out, on the surface¡­ he¡¯s very clean!¡±


    The task Xiao Yu assigned couldn¡¯t be handled by himself alone.


    He needed the help of someone familiar with economic investigations.


    His friend was very efficient and, in less than half an hour, thoroughly examined the crematorium manager¡¯s accounts, his family¡¯s accounts, and daily income and expenses.


    The result, very clean!


    A dignified crematorium manager.


    The entire family¡¯s bank balance was only ninety thousand yuan!


    On the surface, this seems reasonable.


    Because his salary standard is set.


    Having more savings would actually be unreasonable.


    But the problem is, this is a state-owned enterprise.


    There are inevitably social interactions and additional income¡­


    Yes, those in the know understand.


    Therefore, even if this manager had tens of thousands in savings, it would be normal, not a big deal.


    But the fact that his financial records are as clean as a blank sheet of paper is suspicious.


    This is what Li Xin meant by ¡®strange.¡¯


    It only shows that some people are too clever for their own good.


    Playing the game of covering up too well.


    But in the eyes of old detectives, it¡¯s laughable.


    After hearing his team member¡¯s report, Xiao Yu was amused.


    Did God spread the seeds of wisdom all over the world, but you held an umbrella?


    With that kind of brain, how did you become the crematorium manager?


    Oh, to be a leader in such a place, you don¡¯t need brains.


    Then it¡¯s fine!


    So, where should the investigation start?


    The ashes!


    A person¡¯s life should have a beginning and an end.


    When Xiao Yu took over this case, the corpse theft case.


    It was suspected that the body or ashes were switched.


    The system¡¯s task was also to solve the corpse theft case.


    The task limit was seven days, and two days were almost up.


    If the case isn¡¯t solved soon, even if it¡¯s solved later, it¡¯s useless.


    Failing the system task means losing the abilities gained and having one taken away.


    That¡¯s unacceptable!


    Xiao Yu gave instructions for his team members to split up.


    Guo Qiang was to investigate the drivers of the body transport vehicles. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Xin to continue investigating the financial situation of all crematorium employees.


    Liu Hongqiao to investigate the ashes of other cremated bodies.


    The first two tasks were understandable, but investigating ashes?


    The logic is simple.


    If the crematorium really was involved in switching bodies or ashes, it wouldn¡¯t have been a one-time thing.


    By verifying other ashes, the answer will come out.


    Of course, this would face the greatest resistance.


    Who would normally allow you to inspect a deceased relative¡¯s ashes?


    This is why the crematorium could act so boldly without being discovered.


    How idle must one be to test ashes?


    Yet, four years ago, there was such an outlier.


    Not only did he test the ashes, but he also reported it!


    Liu Hongqiao taking on this task shows he has his own ways¡­


    With these veteran detectives by his side, Xiao Yu indeed felt at ease.


    He stayed at the crematorium, visiting the cremation room for the third time, standing in front of a cremation furnace, lost in thought.


    A whole morning passed.


    Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be broken? Why hasn¡¯t anyone come to repair it?


    Another issue arose.


    Many families had pre-scheduled times.


    But when they brought the bodies, they were told the furnace was broken?


    Of course, they were unhappy.


    Although there was no trouble, many families were dissatisfied.


    What¡¯s the problem?


    Xiao Yu sneered.


    According to the employees, the furnace broke in the morning.


    If you couldn¡¯t cremate so many bodies, why not inform the families in advance?


    Why cause such trouble?


    Negligence?


    No!


    They didn¡¯t expect the police to investigate?


    If the police hadn¡¯t come,


    Would they have a way to handle these bodies?


    Another intriguing question.


    A crematorium that can only cremate 24 bodies a day, with one furnace broken.


    You still found a way to handle these 24 bodies.


    And deliver the ashes to the families.


    How did you do it?


    Or, the furnace wasn¡¯t broken at all?


    ¡°Open the furnace.¡±


    Xiao Yu withdrew his gaze from the furnace door and looked at the slightly panicked employee beside him.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    The employee hesitated but obediently opened the furnace.


    It was empty!


    That¡¯s not right.


    Xiao Yu frowned, why is it empty?


    If there was an issue, there should be something inside.


    For example¡­ pig bones!


    He had even guessed that the extra trips made by the crematorium¡¯s vehicles were transporting pig bones.


    They cremated pig bones into ashes and handed them to some families.


    It¡¯s highly likely the bodies weren¡¯t cremated at all.


    They were switched before cremation.


    This would make more sense.


    As for the purpose of stealing bodies¡­


    It boils down to one thing, profit.


    In the police field, 70% of cases are related to profit.


    It all boils down to money.


    Of course, that¡¯s not the main point.


    The main point is if the deduction is correct.


    Where are the pig bones and switched bodies hidden?


    Xiao Yu sneered.


    Is this crematorium a matryoshka doll?

 Chapter 52

    Chapter 52: Time to Find ItXiao Yu was ready to ¡°call for backup.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t realistic to search the entire crematorium by himself.


    Besides, the case is too big; you can¡¯t handle it all alone.


    In less than half an hour, five police cars arrived.


    Zhao Changsheng personally led a team of over twenty detectives to the scene.


    The scale of this operation spooked everyone at the crematorium from top to bottom.


    ¡°Before I came, I received at least five phone calls. Each one was higher up than the last, so I just turned off my phone and came here.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng¡¯s expression was serious as he spoke to Xiao Yu, ¡°We¡¯re in trouble!¡±


    Positions, not literal size!


    To make Zhao Changsheng say ¡°higher up,¡± they had to be at least bureau-level.


    Higher than bureau-level, each one higher than the last?


    Even Xiao Yu, a normal person, couldn¡¯t help but twitch his mouth.


    The big shots are just a few steps away, but I can pass the buck in a split second.


    So, no fear!


    ¡°Very normal.¡±


    Xiao Yu pouted, ¡°It¡¯s a crematorium, but it¡¯s also a state-owned enterprise.¡±


    With my keyboard warrior knowledge and street literature insights.


    We¡¯ve done more than cause trouble; we¡¯re practically toying with our careers.


    ¡°Up to you now.¡±


    Zhao Changsheng didn¡¯t say much more, just patted Xiao Yu¡¯s shoulder.


    A straightforward person has one advantage; once they¡¯re fired up.


    All pressure and resistance can go to hell!


    As long as the case is cracked, it can shut everyone up and even bring merit.


    If nothing is found.


    The consequences¡­ unimaginable!


    ¡°Alright!¡± Xiao Yu nodded.


    If the boss is going shirtless to take the hit, then as a junior, I¡¯ll charge ahead.


    Over twenty detectives thoroughly searched the entire crematorium.


    After an afternoon, nothing was found.


    Everyone was dumbfounded, looking at Xiao Yu with complex expressions.


    Little brother, are you trying to get everyone in trouble?


    Don¡¯t you know if nothing is found, we¡¯re all done for?


    Zhao Changsheng initially panicked too.


    Being straightforward doesn¡¯t mean having no brains.


    Someone without brains couldn¡¯t be a captain.


    Seeing Xiao Yu¡¯s calm expression, Zhao Changsheng¡¯s anxious heart relaxed.


    Does the kid have a plan?


    Correct guess, Xiao Yu indeed had a plan.


    But he didn¡¯t really want to use that method.


    ¡°Can we request police dogs?¡± Xiao Yu asked.


    ¡°Too urgent, it¡¯ll take three to five days.¡± Zhao Changsheng shook his head.


    Some places have specialized trained police dogs.


    But Bincheng doesn¡¯t; they¡¯d have to be dispatched from another city.


    Three to five days?


    The opportunity would be lost!


    ¡°Get some pig bones.¡± Xiao Yu said.


    Everyone: ???


    Though everyone was puzzled, a detective drove off and returned shortly with two pig bones.


    King Butterfly¡¯s Nose¡­ activate!


    Xiao Yu pretended to examine the bones and then casually tossed them aside.


    He wouldn¡¯t expose the system-given abilities and skills, he¡¯s not foolish.


    But since the whole team couldn¡¯t find anything, he had to take action personally.


    Why pig bones?


    Xiao Yu suspected the crematorium used pig bones to replace the ashes.


    The place where they hid the bodies should have pig bones.


    The detectives continued the search, preparing for a third round.


    Zhao Changsheng followed Xiao Yu with a peculiar expression.


    They were all seasoned detectives.


    Xiao Yu must have had a purpose for asking for pig bones.


    He just couldn¡¯t figure it out.


    Soon, he knew what Xiao Yu was doing.


    First, they went to the parking lot where the crematorium¡¯s body transport vehicles were parked.


    There were two vehicles parked, each with an iron coffin on the cargo bed.


    Jumping on, wearing gloves, Xiao Yu opened the first iron coffin, finding it empty.


    But King Butterfly¡¯s Nose told him.


    This iron coffin recently held pig bones! S~?a??h the N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    This confirmed Xiao Yu¡¯s deduction.


    Opening the iron coffin on the other vehicle, Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes lit up.


    He saw a piece of¡­ meat residue!


    Seeing Xiao Yu in a daze, Zhao Changsheng also walked over to look.


    Huh?


    He was stunned for a moment, seeing the fingernail-sized meat residue.


    Not human meat!


    As an experienced detective, Zhao Changsheng had this much discernment.


    Besides, bodies transported to the crematorium couldn¡¯t be¡­ fresh!


    This piece of meat residue was very fresh!


    A flash of insight, he remembered Xiao Yu asking for pig bones.


    Could it be¡­


    ¡°They used pig bones to replace bodies.¡±


    Xiao Yu looked at the meat residue, ¡°Then burned the pig bones into ashes for the families. This clue is solid!¡±


    Solving a case needs clues and evidence.


    Otherwise, what¡¯s the point of talking?


    Zhao Changsheng let out a long breath.


    With this pressure, he wasn¡¯t afraid anymore.


    Now he could also speak up: explain why there¡¯s pig meat residue in a coffin used for transporting bodies?


    Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re using the coffin to transport meat home.


    Would you believe that yourself?


    Zhao Changsheng immediately called two detectives.


    To protect the evidence site, he called a forensic expert.


    ¡°First, control everyone at the crematorium. But it¡¯s not over yet.¡±


    Sniffing, Xiao Yu stood up, his cold eyes looking in a certain direction, ¡°It¡¯s time to find where they hid the bodies!¡±

 Chapter 53

    Chapter 53: These Damn BeastsWhen the forensic expert arrived and identified the meat residue in the iron coffin as pork, the Criminal Investigation Brigade immediately implemented a full lockdown of the crematorium.


    All staff and the main leaders of the crematorium were placed under surveillance.


    Employees who were not present were brought back by the brigade.


    Anyone who resisted or attempted to escape was fully apprehended!


    The rapid and aggressive actions of the Criminal Investigation Brigade shocked the entire Bincheng police system.


    Soon after, another piece of news left the higher-ups stunned.


    The Criminal Investigation Brigade opened the armory.


    Except for those without a firearm license, everyone was armed for the mission!


    The higher-ups couldn¡¯t sit still and called in¡­


    They called the instructor stationed at the Criminal Investigation Brigade to ask about the situation.


    The instructor, though an academic, was also a tough guy.


    Zhao Changsheng could handle things, and so could he.


    No matter who called or how high their rank, he had one response.


    ¡°Action is confidential!¡±


    Bold, isn¡¯t it?


    The instructor dared to speak this way because he was betting¡ªbetting that the captain could crack the case.


    If they couldn¡¯t solve the case against a state-owned enterprise, the entire brigade would be doomed.


    Given the circumstances, what was there to fear?


    Just go for it.


    As they say, the kind of person you are determines the kind of people you lead.


    Zhao Changsheng¡¯s boldness led to an entire brigade of bold officers.


    It¡¯s either life or death¡ªbring it on!


    ***


    Cremation Room.


    ¡°Not planning to say anything?¡±


    Xiao Yu calmly looked at the two pale-faced employees.


    The two employees: ¡­


    They kept their heads down, faces white, remaining silent.


    ¡°This is the fourth time.¡±


    Standing in front of a cremation furnace, Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was peculiar. ¡°The first two times, I didn¡¯t think of it. The third time, I thought of it but ignored it. This time¡­¡±


    What are you talking about?


    The surrounding detectives, including Zhao Changsheng, were puzzled.


    They didn¡¯t understand what Xiao Yu was saying.


    But the two employees turned as pale as paper upon hearing Xiao Yu¡¯s words.


    ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this cremation furnace hasn¡¯t been used for at least four years, right?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s hand rested on the furnace handle, observing its shine. ¡°But judging by the wear and tear, it¡¯s been used more frequently than the regularly used furnace. Why?¡±


    Old detectives are extremely sensitive to such inexplicable details.


    Each of them had a mental image forming.


    Not used for cremation, yet frequently used?


    What were you doing with the cremation furnace?


    Slowly, Xiao Yu opened the furnace door.


    Inside, it was as empty as he had seen last time.


    Though not clean, there were no signs of heavy use or excessive burning.


    The next moment, Xiao Yu leaned his entire upper body into the furnace.


    Everyone: ???


    Little brother, are you a demon?


    Don¡¯t you know that¡¯s where they burn bodies?


    Four or five minutes later, Xiao Yu¡¯s upper body reemerged, frowning as he looked around.


    Then, his gaze fixed on a row of buttons on the wall.


    Found it!


    These buttons controlled the cremation furnace.


    There was an oil injection, ignition, fire control, body rotation, and ash pushing.


    A total of five buttons!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes locked onto the ¡°body rotation¡± button.


    The other four buttons had some dust on them.


    But this button was shiny and showed signs of frequent use.


    What does this indicate?


    Without hesitation, Xiao Yu pressed the button.


    Buzz!


    A mechanical hum came from inside the furnace.


    Everyone¡¯s eyes were glued to the interior.


    A heavy iron plate inside the furnace slowly rotated.


    Normally, it¡¯s used to rotate bodies for better cremation.


    But now it was unusual; the entire iron plate rotated 180 degrees, revealing the other side.


    Is there a problem?


    Yes.


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    As the iron plate rotated, a large, dark cavity appeared underneath, its depth unknown!


    Why is this a problem?


    Isn¡¯t it obvious?


    If it rotated like this during cremation.


    Wouldn¡¯t the body fall into that huge cavity?


    Wait¡­ fall into it?


    The furnace showed no signs of heavy use, bodies placed inside would fall through?


    Is this still a cremation furnace?


    Thunk!


    One employee collapsed, a puddle forming beneath him.


    Scared stiff?


    The detectives squinted.


    What kind of fright causes someone to lose control?


    ¡°Dig three feet if you have to, but find out what¡¯s under this furnace!¡±


    Zhao Changsheng ordered coldly.


    ¡°Yes!¡± everyone shouted in unison.


    ¡°No need for that much trouble.¡±


    Xiao Yu frowned, ¡°Since there¡¯s a hidden space under the furnace, it must be underground. Search for access points, like drainage covers.¡±


    In the previous searches, it wasn¡¯t that they weren¡¯t thorough.


    Who would¡¯ve thought a crematorium would have hidden mechanisms?


    An hour later, they found the entrance to the underground area.


    It wasn¡¯t inside the crematorium but outside.


    In a garage storage room.


    Inside the storage room, they also found three large freezers.


    When everyone arrived, they opened the freezers.


    Inside were three bodies.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s face turned icy, eyes filled with killing intent.


    These damn beasts!

 Chapter 54

    Chapter 54: Reaching the HeavensTo what extent can a person become a beast?


    This remains an unsolved mystery.


    Because any heinous act you can think of is generally done by people.


    Desecrating the bodies of the deceased has completely shattered the baseline of humanity.


    From the enraged faces of the detectives present and the palpable anger in the air, it was clear how furious they were!


    With the manhole cover opened, Xiao Yu walked in.


    Below was a long passage.


    The passage led directly to the cremation furnace under the cremation room.


    There was also a small storage room in the underground passage.


    Inside was a large freezer, filled with pig bones!


    A complete chain of clues quickly formed in Xiao Yu¡¯s mind.


    From beginning to end, his deductions were spot on.


    The crematorium replaced and swapped bodies, used pig bones to make ashes, and deceived families.


    Their method was neither sophisticated nor subtle¡ªbrutally simple.


    They relied on the fact that families wouldn¡¯t check the ashes of the deceased.


    The entire method of operation was now crystal clear.


    Case solved?


    No, not yet!


    What was the purpose of the crematorium stealing bodies?


    Where did those bodies go?


    From the report four years ago, this criminal behavior had been going on for a long time.


    How many bodies had they swapped?


    Where were these bodies transported?


    The case was huge.


    Huge enough to shake the heavens!


    ¡°Respect for the dead¡± is not just a saying in an ancient country with a long history.


    When Zhao Changsheng reported to the higher-ups, stating that the case might involve thousands, even tens of thousands of deceased bodies.


    The exact number still being confirmed through interrogation.


    The leaders at the municipal bureau were stunned.


    Thousands of deceased bodies?


    How is that possible?


    No, how did these criminals dare?


    The municipal bureau, after recovering from the shock, reported directly to the provincial department.


    Following this¡­ it reached the highest authorities!


    This involved thousands of bodies, deceased or not.


    But remember, regardless of life or death, they are still people!


    Because the case was so significant, the leaders of the municipal bureau arrived in person.


    Following closely, the armed police were deployed, surrounding the entire crematorium.


    Surrounding it meant prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving and completely sealing off the news.


    If word of this got out, can you imagine the impact?


    Nighttime.


    Personnel from the provincial department arrived.


    Midnight.


    Officials from the capital arrived at the scene.


    National Security was deployed!


    Seeing those five National Security officers, Xiao Yu remained calm.


    Thousands of bodies being stolen was too shocking.


    If they didn¡¯t come, that would be the real shocker.


    Countless leaders gathered; Xiao Yu didn¡¯t even qualify to stand at the front.


    Didn¡¯t see his boss, Zhao Changsheng, shrinking to the side?


    People are like this; they only realize the fear after the boldness.


    Zhao Changsheng led the investigation, shirtless and arrogant.


    But once the case was cracked, he was scared too!


    Having worked as a cop all his life, he had been through major cases.


    But who had experienced a case like this?


    Even the follow-up was confusing; no one knew how to handle it.


    One question loomed over everyone.


    These people stole bodies, so many of them.


    How did they handle them?


    The crematorium manager spoke up.


    Did you think they¡¯d be interrogated nicely in such a case?


    Don¡¯t kid yourself!


    When Xiao Yu saw the once slightly arrogant manager again.


    The guy was trembling on the interrogation chair, mentally broken.


    Though it wasn¡¯t clear what interrogation methods were used on him.


    After being questioned by the National Security officers, he ended up like this¡­


    ¡°Smuggling bodies?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes were cold as ice, incredulous as he looked at the National Security officer in front of him, ¡°It was smuggling?!¡±


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    Actually, it¡¯s not.


    Because of the special nature of bodies, they are scarce in every country, and each body is precious.


    At the highest foreign prices, a body could sell for over a hundred thousand US dollars.


    There are countless cases of body trading.


    Smuggling bodies is not uncommon.


    Sometimes the profit is even higher than drug trafficking, and the crime is much lesser.


    Would anyone engage in such a high-profit, low-risk illegal industry?


    The answer is obvious!


    ¡°Indeed.¡±


    The National Security officer looked at Xiao Yu, smiling.


    The officer was about forty, with an ordinary appearance, wearing plain clothes, not tall, with a kind smile.


    Such a person would not stand out in a crowd.


    The principle of extremes meeting, Xiao Yu understood.


    Unassuming and ordinary, yet a National Security officer, which indicated their exceptional nature!


    ¡°You called me here because¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu blinked.


    The case was discovered by him, though it wasn¡¯t fully cracked yet.


    But such a level of a case, not to belittle himself.


    It was beyond the capacity of a junior officer like him.


    Even the Criminal Investigation Brigade Captain Zhao Changsheng didn¡¯t have the authority.


    National Security took over!

 Chapter 55

    Chapter 55: What¡¯s the Deal, Little Bro?¡°Xiao Yu, age 22, from Bincheng City, graduated from the police academy with excellent grades, refused to join the provincial department of L Province, and joined the local investigative agency as a trainee officer¡­ On the first day of his internship, he discovered the murder weapon in a major case. On the second day, he deduced the entire process of the crime. On the third day, the Criminal Investigation Brigade successfully captured the criminal¡­ On the eighth day of his internship, he encountered crucial clues in a major case of family massacre and joined the special task force, taking over the case¡­¡±


    The middle-aged man¡¯s eyes fixed on Xiao Yu, speaking while observing Xiao Yu¡¯s expression for any changes. S~?a??h the ???el F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    That handsome face remained very calm, showing no sign of fluctuation.


    The middle-aged man sighed; no wonder he was praised as a top student and a naturally talented police officer at the academy.


    He could even guess the purpose behind these words, couldn¡¯t he?


    What a remarkable young man!


    Xiao Yu indeed looked calm, but his heart wasn¡¯t.


    Growing up in a polluted world, he had once fantasized about hitting his head on the bed and getting a system, traveling to another world or something.


    When he actually transmigrated and got a system.


    He realized that even this wasn¡¯t a license to do whatever he wanted.


    In the face of a powerful and terrifying state apparatus, he was still small fry.


    When this state machine rolls over you, it leaves no trace.


    Understanding this, Xiao Yu silently crossed out the ¡°show off and bully others¡± option from his transmigration life.


    He gained a deeper understanding of this new world!


    But¡­ discussing my background in front of me, is that really appropriate?


    ¡°I¡¯m Wang Dong.¡±


    The middle-aged man smiled, ¡°Leader of Group Two, Special Action Team, National Security.¡±


    So what?


    Are you going to ask me next if I¡¯m interested in joining National Security?


    Xiao Yu¡¯s mouth twitched, but he said nothing.


    He was familiar with these routines in his previous life.


    He had even been recruited by the captain of the Criminal Investigation Brigade in this life.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous.¡±


    Wang Dong smiled, ¡°Interested in¡­ helping us with this case?¡±


    Huh, not following the script¡­ Xiao Yu was stunned but his eyes lit up, nodding vigorously.


    Of course, he was interested!


    The system task wasn¡¯t completed yet, and there were less than five days left until the deadline.


    If he didn¡¯t solve the case or participate in it within the remaining time, the system task would fail!


    ¡°Do you know why we want you to join?¡± Wang Dong asked with a smile.


    ¡°Because I discovered the case?¡± Xiao Yu replied calmly.


    ¡°Anything else?¡± Wang Dong continued to ask.


    I really want to punch him, but I dare not¡­ Xiao Yu pouted, ¡°To test my abilities?¡±


    ¡°Hahahaha!¡± Wang Dong laughed heartily.


    What a smart young man!


    But Xiao Yu¡¯s next words stopped Wang Dong¡¯s laughter abruptly.


    ¡°Sorry.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°If I said I had no interest in National Security, would you beat me up?¡±


    Wang Dong¡¯s face instantly darkened.


    This was the first time his smile had vanished since he arrived.


    What¡¯s the deal, little bro?


    Haven¡¯t you experienced the harsh realities of society?


    Your lack of ambition is bound to get you beaten up!


    I think I¡¯ve hit his pride¡­ Xiao Yu tactfully said no more.


    ¡°Why?¡± Wang Dong asked, puzzled.


    Don¡¯t you understand that people strive to move up and water flows down?


    ¡°My wife has some money.¡±


    Xiao Yu knew he had to explain, ¡°As long as I want, I can live any kind of life.¡±


    Wang Dong was silent, his mouth twitching.


    He had investigated Xiao Yu, so how could he not know about his family?


    Does Xiao Yu¡¯s wife have a bit of money?


    If a fortune over a hundred billion is just a bit of money, then what are ordinary people like us?


    Worse than beggars, here to make up the numbers?


    Wang Dong was even more curious.


    With such a wife, why still be a cop?


    ¡°Everyone has dreams.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled, ¡°My dream is to be a police officer, solve cases, and catch bad guys¡­ It¡¯s the same job anywhere. Promotions and raises mean nothing to me. So why should I leave my familiar environment for National Security?¡±


    Wang Dong fell silent again.


    What he said made sense, leaving Wang Dong speechless.


    But¡­


    ¡°Were you going to say that with great power comes great responsibility?¡±


    Xiao Yu chuckled, ¡°I understand that, but I¡¯m still young and have no plans to leave this city for now. The most important thing¡­ Do you know the term newlywed bliss? I just got married!¡±


    Smack!


    Wang Dong slapped his forehead.


    So that¡¯s it!


    Newlyweds, inseparable, like honey¡­


    At this time, a man wants to stay by his woman¡¯s side 24/7.


    Trying to take him away now, are you dreaming?


    Wang Dong¡¯s smile returned, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that, let¡¯s work on the case.¡±


    ¡°Thanks for understanding.¡±


    Xiao Yu sighed in relief, his inner thoughts far more colorful than his calm expression.


    As a transmigrator, who would want to be watched by National Security?


    Others might not know, but he didn¡¯t want that.


    Living under the dragon¡¯s watchful eyes, constantly on edge?


    Impossible, absolutely impossible, not in this lifetime¡­

 Chapter 56

    Chapter 56: The Female CEO¡¯s Scrambled EggsThere was no so-called special task force.


    With National Security taking the lead, the local forces fully cooperated.


    Five National Security personnel, along with Xiao Yu, began a thorough investigation of the¡­ major body smuggling case!


    When Xiao Yu took over this case, it was just an insignificant suspected corpse theft case.


    In just a few days, it escalated into a major case!


    No one would envy Xiao Yu for being involved in such a case.


    Any major case, if solved, brings great merit; if not, it brings great trouble.


    However, this time the Criminal Investigation Brigade, following Xiao Yu, got a big share of the credit.


    Regardless of whether the case is solved, Xiao Yu and the Criminal Investigation Brigade have already secured the primary credit.


    As for those who pressured Xiao Yu and the Criminal Investigation Brigade initially, well.


    Even if they don¡¯t want to use them, they¡¯re done for!


    ***


    Morning.


    After interrogating the crematorium personnel involved all night.


    Xiao Yu, with bloodshot eyes and exhausted, walked out of the interrogation room at the municipal bureau.


    Other National Security personnel continued interrogating.


    After a sleepless night and without eating, Xiao Yu was about to collapse, planning to find a place to nap.


    Walking down the corridor, he saw a long bench and immediately lay down.


    He hadn¡¯t slept long when a familiar scent stirred him.


    Opening his eyes, he found the clothing under his head had turned into a long leg.


    Above his head, a stunningly beautiful face appeared.


    This girl has such high looks, so beautiful, is she married?


    Wait¡­ the fully awake Xiao Yu was stunned.


    My wife?!


    ¡°Awake?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s lips curved into a perfect arc, ¡°I brought you some food.¡±


    ¡°How did you find the municipal bureau?¡±


    Xiao Yu was curious, not wanting to get up from his sister¡¯s lap.


    ¡°I called your cell, and a stranger answered, saying you were here.¡±


    Mu Qingwu extended a fair jade hand and pinched her brother¡¯s nose, ¡°So I came.¡±


    Glancing at the phone placed on his chest, it seemed he was too tired and slept too deeply¡­ Xiao Yu smiled as he got up and saw a thermos lunchbox beside Mu Qingwu.


    Xiao Yu was puzzled, took it, and opened it.


    A box of scrambled eggs with visible egg shells.


    Below was a pancake¡­ was it a pancake?


    Further down¡­ was porridge?!


    Looking up in confusion, he saw Mu Qingwu¡¯s slightly flushed face.


    Could it be, she made it herself?


    If he recalled correctly, Mu Qingwu had said she couldn¡¯t cook.


    A woman worth billions wouldn¡¯t need to cook for herself.


    Yet she did it herself.


    Why?


    A warm feeling surged in Xiao Yu¡¯s chest.


    The scrambled eggs were a bit salty, but he ate every bit.


    He ate the pancake, drank the porridge, and let out a satisfied burp.


    ¡°Sis.¡± Xiao Yu looked at Mu Qingwu.


    ¡°What?¡± Mu Qingwu seemed calm and aloof.


    But her crescent moon-like eyes betrayed her mood.


    ¡°From now on, you cook at home, and I¡¯ll eat.¡±


    Hugging Mu Qingwu, Xiao Yu softly said, ¡°I want to eat for a lifetime!¡±


    ¡°Mm!¡±


    The aloofness vanished, and Mu Qingwu leaned into her brother¡¯s embrace.


    Her eyes, like autumn water, sparkled like stars, and a delicate smile graced her lips.


    ¡°This is great!¡± Xiao Yu grinned.


    Too bad it was at the municipal bureau; otherwise, he really wanted to kiss his sister¡­


    Mu Qingwu left.


    She wasn¡¯t just here to bring food but also to deliver a car.


    A Hongqi HS5, fully equipped!


    As Mu Qingwu said, the car¡¯s price wasn¡¯t excessive.


    It was perfect for Xiao Yu¡¯s identity as a police officer.


    Having transmigrated, owning his first car made him a bit excited.


    Opening the car door and seeing the interior, Xiao Yu was stunned.


    Car enthusiasts know.


    Car interiors can cost thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands to millions.


    You can make it as luxurious as you want.


    There¡¯s nothing you can¡¯t modify.


    With a twitching mouth, Xiao Yu found the interior of this car far exceeded its overall value.


    Tens of thousands on the outside, over a million on the inside, is his sister this deceptive?


    Indeed.


    Mu Qingwu went to great lengths to ensure her brother drove comfortably.


    The exterior seemed standard, but the interior was top-notch.


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    The most interesting part.


    The car¡¯s storage compartment was filled with premium cigarettes.


    Did she notice I¡¯ve been smoking lately?


    Xiao Yu chuckled bitterly.


    He didn¡¯t want to; he promised to quit smoking in this life.


    Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t resist!


    He didn¡¯t expect Mu Qingwu to be so attentive.


    Thinking about such a sister spending the rest of her life with him.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s grin almost reached his ears.


    ¡°Xiao Yu.¡±


    The voice of Wang Dong, the National Security team leader, came from behind.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Xiao Yu turned his head and saw four National Security team members quickly getting into a car.


    Wang Dong glanced at the Hongqi car, then got in without hesitation, saying to Xiao Yu, ¡°Let¡¯s catch them!¡±


    Eyes lighting up, Xiao Yu started the car and followed the National Security vehicle¡­

 Chapter 57

    Chapter 57: A Suitcase Full of CashTwo cars sped down the road, one behind the other, with a traffic police motorcycle leading the way.


    Inside the car, Xiao Yu floored the accelerator, his mind racing through the case details.


    The major body smuggling case began six years ago.


    It started when someone approached the crematorium manager, Wang Fugui.


    This person had been introduced by one of Wang Fugui¡¯s friends.


    For the first few meetings, they just ate and drank together.


    Once they became familiar, the person proposed a deal and asked Wang Fugui if he was interested.


    When Wang Fugui heard it involved bodies, he was shocked.


    Initially, he refused, but the offer was too tempting!


    He was given fifty thousand yuan upfront, just to make friends?


    Fifty thousand as a friendship token would raise anyone¡¯s suspicions.


    The person explained that the fifty thousand was just a greeting gift.


    In the future, each body would bring in one hundred thousand yuan.


    Faced with such a temptation, Wang Fugui was swayed.


    Money moves people!


    At first, Wang Fugui, along with a few employees, only dared to steal one or two bodies.


    Gradually, it became five bodies a day, then ten.


    At their craziest, they swapped all twenty-four bodies meant for cremation each day!


    Worried about getting caught, he used his position to bribe most of the employees.


    He forced the involved employees to sign affidavits and recorded videos as leverage.


    Then, he modified the cremation furnaces, dug underground passages, and built a garage¡­


    In six years, even Wang Fugui himself had lost count of how many bodies they had stolen.


    As for how the bodies were handled?


    Each time, the other party would send a refrigerated truck. Money was exchanged for bodies, with minimal contact.


    Over six years, they became familiar with each other, and the other party hinted at smuggling.


    Wang Fugui wasn¡¯t sure how much a body sold for abroad.


    Two suspects came into the police¡¯s view.


    Wang Hu, 37, from the local city¡­ refrigerated truck driver.


    Ge Jiyang, 36, alias, real identity unknown, no matches found in the database¡­


    Wang Hu was the buyer who first contacted Wang Fugui through a friend.


    The person in charge was Ge Jiyang, who also handled the payments each time.


    National Security¡¯s targets for capture were Ge Jiyang and Wang Hu.


    When Xiao Yu and others came to investigate yesterday, Wang Fugui called Ge Jiyang and Wang Hu to warn them.


    The aim was for them to come and take away the three bodies, leaving no evidence.


    What could the police do if no evidence was found?


    Without proof, there¡¯s nothing to say!


    However, Ge Jiyang and Wang Hu didn¡¯t show up and fled as soon as they got the message.


    Realizing things were bad, they sold out Wang Fugui and ran!


    This increased the difficulty for the police and National Security to capture them.


    Luckily, a tip-off suggested Wang Hu was seen at the docks.


    Bincheng is a coastal city, a popular tourist destination.


    It¡¯s also a port for cold chain import and export trade, with many harbors¡­


    When Xiao Yu and the team arrived at a certain port, an hour had already passed.


    Logically, if they intended to escape, they would have fled long ago?


    No.


    The suspects wanted to leave the country via a deep-sea fishing boat.


    But with National Security¡¯s strict orders, all vessels were prohibited from leaving the port.


    Only after a thorough investigation and inspection would they be allowed to depart¡­


    When the team arrived at the port, countless small and large ships and freighters were docked.


    They boarded a deep-sea fishing vessel.


    Xiao Yu and Wang Dong stood on the deck, watching four National Security officers search the boat.


    The suspects had already fled!


    Criminals are smart too.


    Realizing the port was under lockdown, they sensed something was wrong and wouldn¡¯t wait to get caught.


    ¡°Boss, we found something!¡±


    A National Security officer brought over a very heavy suitcase to Xiao Yu and Wang Dong.


    The suitcase belonged to suspect Wang Hu, left behind during the escape.


    When opened, everyone gasped.


    A suitcase full of cash!


    In two lifetimes, it was Xiao Yu¡¯s first time seeing so much cash.


    How much can a 24-inch suitcase hold?


    Believe it or not, 5 to 6 million!


    Leaving behind so much money?


    Xiao Yu frowned.


    Was it too heavy to escape with?


    No.


    A normal person would carry such money even if it killed them, right?


    How bold must you be to leave behind 5 to 6 million just like that?


    Even with assets worth tens of millions or billions, few would do that.


    If you had that much, wouldn¡¯t you have secret accounts?


    Carrying that much cash, really?


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    King Butterfly¡¯s Nose, activate!


    A person¡¯s body scent is unique and impossible to disguise.


    It can also be used to determine the time of departure based on the lingering scent.


    Though humans typically lack this ability.


    But with Xiao Yu¡¯s enhanced senses, it was different.


    Wang Hu¡¯s lingering scent was strong, indicating he hadn¡¯t left long ago?


    Realizing this, Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes lit up as he scanned the port.


    Falcon¡¯s Eye, activate!


    There was only one entrance and exit to the entire port; no vehicles left when they arrived.


    If Wang Hu wanted to escape, he could only do so by sea.


    Or¡­


    Xiao Yu looked at the ships and smirked.


    Can you really escape?

 Chapter 58

    Chapter 58: Stay Away From Me, Old Fox¡°Call in the reinforcements.¡±


    Xiao Yu looked at Wang Dong, ¡°The suspect shouldn¡¯t have escaped!¡±


    King Butterfly¡¯s Nose indicated that the suspect, Wang Hu, was hiding on a ship.


    However, Xiao Yu couldn¡¯t just say that outright and go catch him.


    How would he explain it? Say he has a sixth sense?


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Wang Dong¡¯s eyes fixed on Xiao Yu, ¡°How did you think of that?¡±


    Can someone in National Security have a simple mind?


    Did you really think Wang Dong hadn¡¯t considered this possibility?


    He just thought it wasn¡¯t realistic, but you¡¯re so certain?


    Xiao Yu¡¯s scalp tingled, feeling complicated.


    Instinctively, he felt wary of the old fox!


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s just a feeling!¡±


    Human intuition can be quite magical at times.


    Even scientists admit that sometimes humans can sense things.


    Though it¡¯s mystical, it does exist!


    Wang Dong then looked away, took out his phone, and called for reinforcements.


    One hour later.


    Four military trucks arrived, and a hundred armed police jumped out like dumplings, searching all the ships.


    National Security is indeed powerful¡­ Xiao Yu marveled.


    For instance, for the police system to mobilize armed police, the municipal bureau would need to apply to the provincial department; they don¡¯t have direct command.


    But National Security makes a call, and armed police are there.


    How casual is that?


    Xiao Yu gained a preliminary understanding of National Security¡¯s power.


    Forget it, don¡¯t court death; don¡¯t even think about joining National Security.


    That¡¯s not taking responsibility for a transmigrator¡¯s safety!


    Another hour passed.


    The armed police reported finding no suspicious persons, and no sign of suspect Wang Hu.


    Wang Dong looked at Xiao Yu with a half-smile.


    Don¡¯t look at me like that; don¡¯t I need face¡­ Xiao Yu maintained a serious expression, ¡°Brother Wang, let¡¯s search together.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Wang Dong nodded, and they walked toward a ship.


    Sometimes acting is exhausting; Xiao Yu pretended to search three ships.


    Until they reached a small cargo vessel.


    Even small, it was a hundred-ton class, much larger than ordinary boats.


    The vessel had a resting cabin and a control cabin at each end, with a large recessed platform in the middle for container storage.


    Xiao Yu and Wang Dong boarded the vessel, seeing many containers laid out.


    The crew gathered together, nervous facing the armed police.


    The suspect is on this ship¡­ Xiao Yu glanced at the containers, then searched the resting cabin and control cabin.


    Finally, he stood before the containers.


    Many containers had already been opened and searched by the armed police.


    But they couldn¡¯t check them all without lifting equipment.


    ¡°Do you suspect the containers?¡±


    Wang Dong frowned, watching Xiao Yu examine the containers.


    ¡°Don¡¯t know, let¡¯s check first.¡±


    Xiao Yu climbed up a container stack, reaching the fourth layer.


    Containers are generally 5 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high, so four layers were over 8 meters high.


    At the top, Xiao Yu walked around¡­ S~?a??h the N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Until he found a wide gap in the middle of the stacked containers.


    The gap was empty; Xiao Yu could see it clearly.


    Why was Wang Hu¡¯s scent coming from this gap?


    A one-foot wide gap couldn¡¯t possibly open into a container.


    ¡°Any issues?¡± Wang Dong joined Xiao Yu.


    ¡°Only one possibility.¡±


    Xiao Yu stared at the gap, ¡°The container was modified?¡±


    Containers usually open outward; inward-opening doors are rare.


    Unless it¡¯s special containers.


    The stacked containers before them were the most common type.


    Hearing Xiao Yu¡¯s suggestion, Wang Dong frowned, ¡°Let¡¯s check.¡±


    A crane arrived, and Xiao Yu and Wang Dong climbed down. The crane began moving containers to the shore platform.


    At that moment, a splash¡ªone of the crew members had jumped overboard.


    Xiao Yu and Wang Dong exchanged a knowing look.


    Both were sharp enough to understand.


    Running from soldiers, what are you thinking?


    Twenty minutes later, two tall and burly armed police officers dragged the crew member ashore.


    After knocking him out in the water!


    A crew member trying to escape showed there were problems.


    The remaining captain and crew turned pale, their faces filled with panic.


    ¡°Your luck is really good.¡±


    Wang Dong gave Xiao Yu a deep look.


    ¡°That¡¯s what I think too.¡±


    Xiao Yu smiled but inwardly screamed: Stay away from me, old fox!


    Everyone on the vessel was taken into custody by the armed police.


    Xiao Yu and Wang Dong approached a special container.


    Their smiles grew broader.


    This container was indeed special; it had a hidden door in the middle.


    A faint humming sound could be heard.


    That was the generator!


    Why would a container have a generator?


    For refrigeration!


    Refrigerated containers aren¡¯t unusual, but they are expensive and mostly used to transport cold chain products to prevent spoilage.


    However, these containers use the ship¡¯s power, rarely having their own generators.


    An ordinary container modified into a refrigerated one, isn¡¯t that suspicious?


    The hidden door was forcefully cut open by the armed police with tools.


    The moment it opened, a person appeared before them.


    Kneeling obediently at the hidden door, hands raised high.


    The suspect, Wang Hu!

 Chapter 59

    Chapter 59: Comfort the Souls of the DeceasedHe just knelt?


    Looking at Wang Hu in front of him, Xiao Yu was puzzled.


    Is he someone who knows when to submit?


    Impossible, such people thrive on taking risks.


    The case is huge; being caught means certain death.


    Just as everyone thought the suspect was surrendering and started to relax.


    Suddenly, Wang Hu, who was kneeling, moved and lunged at Xiao Yu.


    Not only that, he pulled out a sharp knife from behind.


    The national football team hasn¡¯t entered the World Cup, I can¡¯t die yet¡­ Oh, scratch that, Xiao Yu thought sarcastically as he kicked out his leg.


    Bang!


    Before Wang Hu got close, Xiao Yu¡¯s foot had already struck his groin.


    ¡°Ugh!¡±


    Wang Hu¡¯s body stiffened; the intense pain distorted his face.


    A man¡¯s fatal weakness, the kind of pain that tears into the soul!


    ¡°Did you think I¡¯m young and easy to bully?¡±


    Xiao Yu looked at the fallen Wang Hu as if he were an idiot, ¡°You don¡¯t seem very smart!¡±


    National Security: ¡­


    Armed Police: ¡­


    Little brother, are you always this streetwise?


    Two National Security officers walked over, handcuffed the writhing and wailing Wang Hu on the ground.


    Xiao Yu and Wang Dong entered the container.


    Hiss~


    Both took a sharp breath.


    Bodies, so many bodies.


    Each packed in a transparent plastic bag, stacked inside the container.


    All the bodies had been frozen, making the container as cold as winter.


    No need to guess, these were the bodies Wang Hu intended to smuggle out.


    Is he an idiot?


    Hiding here, not afraid of freezing to death?


    No.


    He ran into the container after realizing the police might come for him.


    But he didn¡¯t manage to hide!


    All the containers were opened.


    A total of twenty-five containers, five filled with deceased bodies.


    A total of one hundred bodies!


    ¡­


    Wang Hu and the crew from the vessel were escorted back to the municipal bureau.


    Through interrogation.


    The cargo ship was a smuggling vessel, specifically transporting bodies overseas for Wang Hu.


    Don¡¯t other countries inspect?


    This is the clever part of smuggling.


    Special boats in international waters would meet them.


    Without reaching customs, bodies would be transferred to other boats on the sea.


    It was a body smuggling route that had operated for years¡­


    With clear leads, dealing with the overseas smuggling chain became easier.


    Through the confessions of the ship¡¯s captain and crew.


    The method of rendezvous at sea and information about the involved personnel were all extracted.


    Wang Dong contacted National Security headquarters.


    National Security contacted Interpol.


    What about the overseas smuggling chain?


    Given the Dragon Country¡¯s current global status and strength, especially in such an international major case.


    No one, not even certain countries.


    Would dare to obstruct the Dragon Country in such a horrifying case.


    Because this case completely tramples on the bottom line of humanity!


    It wouldn¡¯t be long before the overseas criminals were captured.


    Unfortunately, some deceased bodies might never be recovered.


    After all, too much time had passed.


    Xiao Yu felt helpless about this too.


    Having just become a police officer and dealing with this case.


    Recovering bodies was entirely beyond his capability.


    Over six years, some bodies might have already turned to dust.


    How could they be brought back?


    Xiao Yu could only ensure to bring the main criminals to justice.


    To comfort the souls of the deceased!


    ***


    Through continued interrogation of Wang Hu.


    A piece of bad news made Xiao Yu and Wang Dong frown.


    The main criminal, Ge Jiyang, was not a national but a Chinese-American, originally named Owen.


    This explained why the national database had no record of him.


    Owen¡¯s fake identity was real.


    Through illegal means, he provided the original ID owner with a large amount of money and used their identity.


    Some people would do anything for money!


    Wang Hu continued to confess; Owen was the mastermind behind the body smuggling.


    Everything was planned by Owen seven years ago.


    Wang Hu was responsible for bribing the crematorium staff and the cargo ship owner to transport the bodies. S~?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Owen handled everything overseas.


    However, Wang Hu did provide good news.


    Although Owen received news about the crematorium incident, he hadn¡¯t left the country but wasn¡¯t in the local city.


    The manhunt began!


    Finding Owen was simple.


    Using the city¡¯s surveillance system.


    Using someone else¡¯s ID for convenient travel.


    For example, hotels would leave surveillance footage.


    At worst, through Wang Hu¡¯s description.


    Police technicians could sketch Owen¡¯s likeness.


    Simultaneously, National Security notified airports and ports nationwide.


    To prevent Owen from leaving the country using his original identity, a wanted order was issued.


    With a net cast so wide, how could he escape?


    Two days passed.


    Owen vanished without a trace!


    ***


    T City.


    Xiao Yu and Wang Dong got off the plane.


    Owen was last seen in this city.


    In a high-end residential area, in front of a villa.


    This house was bought using Ge Jiyang¡¯s identity.


    One day ago, the suspect Owen entered this community and never appeared again.


    The villa¡¯s door was open; the police had already searched it.


    Not a single person or even a living thing inside.


    The community¡¯s surveillance footage was intact.


    Technical analysis ruled out the possibility of a disguised exit.


    Can a person vanish into thin air?


    If they can.


    Say, what is your purpose on Earth?

 Chapter 60

    Chapter 60: Just You Wait, I¡¯m Coming for You¡°Wang Ge, what¡¯s your take?¡±


    (tln : Ge is supposed to be older brother)


    In the villa¡¯s living room, Xiao Yu looked at Wang Dong.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, I have no idea.¡±


    Wang Dong shook his head, his face frighteningly cold.


    If you don¡¯t know, just say you don¡¯t know, why look so proud?


    Xiao Yu chuckled.


    The system task¡¯s deadline was just over a day away.


    If he couldn¡¯t catch the main culprit and close the case, it would be a huge loss¡­


    Xiao Yu twitched his nose, activating King Butterfly¡¯s Nose.


    Fortunately, the villa¡¯s doors and windows had been closed for the past two days.


    The air still carried a faint hint of Owen¡¯s scent.


    Following the scent, Xiao Yu walked up to the second floor.


    He reached the floor-to-ceiling window.


    The scent disappeared?


    No, Owen must have opened the window and exited from here.


    Escaping?


    Jumping from the villa?


    The community has plenty of surveillance cameras; there¡¯s no way he left no trace.


    Xiao Yu frowned, is this even scientific?


    Standing on the balcony, his brows furrowed.


    His mind raced, analyzing all possibilities.


    To no avail!


    ¡°Are you forcing me to use my trump card?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s expression gradually turned cold, his eyes growing icy and indifferent, ¡°As you wish!¡±


    Simulate the criminal¡¯s mindset!


    ¡°Suppose¡­ I am Owen.¡±


    ¡°How would I leave the villa, leave this community, leave this city, and escape the country?¡± s?a??h th? N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Conventional means are basically impossible.¡±


    ¡°Leaving the villa normally, disguised, would expose flaws, totally impractical!¡±


    ¡°So, how did I disappear? What methods are there?¡±


    ¡°First method, windy day, glider¡­ unrealistic!¡±


    ¡°Second method, hiding in a secret room within the villa, escaping when possible¡­ no!¡±


    ¡°Third method, can¡¯t use the sky, can¡¯t use the ground, so only¡­ underground?¡±


    ¡°Only by going underground can I completely avoid surveillance. Is that it?¡±


    ¡°Sewage pipes? Gas pipes? Communication cables¡­ still wrong, these pipelines are all within the community, not leading outside¡­ Wait!¡±


    ¡°I can use these pipes to enter other residents¡¯ homes. As long as the police can¡¯t find me and think I¡¯ve left the community, they¡¯ll lift the lockdown, giving me a chance to escape?¡±


    ¡°Still wrong, the police aren¡¯t fools. If they realize I¡¯ve vanished, they will search other residents¡¯ homes.¡±


    ¡°So, only the most extreme method is left, sneaking into other residents¡¯ homes, threatening, using their car to escape the community?¡±


    ¡°Villas mostly have private garages, so this is the only feasible way.¡±


    ¡°Still, sitting in the car, I¡¯d be seen by the community security and captured on surveillance¡­ the trunk? If I hide in the trunk, how do I threaten others?¡±


    ¡°Children¡­ I can use the children to threaten the adults to drive, hide in the trunk with the children, and have the adults take me out?¡±


    ¡°Is this how I disappeared? Why go to such lengths?¡±


    ¡°I see¡­ my goal is to deliberately draw the police¡¯s attention to the villa, buying time to get farther away?!¡±


    The coldness and numbness in his eyes dissipated, and Xiao Yu returned to normal.


    Analyzing all this took less than two minutes.


    These deductions weren¡¯t that difficult.


    Xiao Yu just used his high IQ to think faster and deduce the result!


    However¡­


    He didn¡¯t know when Wang Dong had been standing in front of him, looking at him like a monster, dumbfounded.


    Damn it, getting caught self-indulging by the boss¡­


    Xiao Yu instinctively felt resistance, a guilty conscience.


    ¡°Is that even a human brain?¡±


    Snapping back to reality, Wang Dong looked at Xiao Yu, ¡°How did you think of all that so quickly?¡±


    Picking a fight again, huh¡­ Xiao Yu rolled his eyes, ¡°Can¡¯t a person be a bit smarter?¡±


    In his previous life, his colleagues, like Wang Dong now, looked at him like a freak.


    In this life, to avoid being seen as a monster, he forced himself to ¡°shut down¡± his brain.


    Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn¡¯t use his full mental capacity.


    Like having a Barrett sniper rifle but using it as a walking stick.


    Is there really an idiot who thinks being too smart is a problem?


    Is he the MVP of foolishness?


    Such idiotic behavior, probably only Xiao Yu could pull off!


    ¡°Is that just being a bit smarter?¡±


    Time was pressing, it wasn¡¯t the moment to discuss Xiao Yu¡¯s IQ, Wang Dong rolled his eyes furiously, ¡°Let¡¯s go, no time to waste!¡±


    If Xiao Yu¡¯s deductions were correct.


    A day and a half was enough for Owen to escape the city and get far away!


    But any vehicle travel would leave a record, which could be tracked.


    As for identifying which car, that would be easier.


    The villa community doesn¡¯t have many residents. Checking who has children and who traveled recently will make it clear.


    Half an hour later, Xiao Yu kicked open a villa door and rushed inside.


    In the bedroom, he found a tied-up male resident on the bed.


    ¡°Save my wife and child!¡±


    When the tape was ripped from his mouth, the man screamed.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Xiao Yu patted the man¡¯s shoulder, ¡°They¡¯ll be fine!¡±


    Saying this, he dashed out of the villa.


    Running to the community fitness park, he jumped onto a helicopter.


    The rotors roared, and the helicopter lifted off.


    ¡°The vehicle has been identified!¡±


    Amid the roar, Wang Dong shouted to Xiao Yu.


    Xiao Yu closed his eyes, his fury maxed out.


    A foreign mongrel with Chinese blood, daring to come back and harm Chinese people?


    Just you wait, I¡¯m coming for you!

 Chapter 61

    Chapter 61: Too TerrifyingSeven hours later, on a certain highway.


    The helicopter, after refueling twice, descended slowly like a falcon in the night, flying low.


    ¡°Since the discovery of the suspect¡¯s escape vehicle, a control operation has been initiated.¡±


    ¡°The police have been tracking the suspect¡¯s vehicle for six hours.¡±


    ¡°To avoid harm to the hostages, no action has been taken.¡±


    ¡°The driver is a woman¡­ currently driving while fatigued. Reconnaissance methods have not detected anyone else in the car besides the female driver.¡±


    ¡°However, the police used an infrared thermal imaging device to scan the suspect vehicle¡¯s trunk and detected heat signatures¡­¡±


    Listening to Wang Dong¡¯s words, Xiao Yu gazed through the helicopter window, feeling impressed.


    Thermal imaging, high-tech.


    In the past, ordinary people only saw this in movies.


    This technology originally came from military use.


    Now, it has applications in both military and civilian fields.


    In this age of technology, police equipment has become quite fancy.


    There are many more sophisticated methods¡­


    It can be confirmed, just as Xiao Yu deduced.


    The suspect is likely hiding in the trunk of this vehicle.


    Catching him is easy.


    How to ensure the hostage¡¯s safety is the real challenge.


    What to do¡­ Xiao Yu¡¯s mind raced, analyzing feasible plans.


    Suddenly, his gaze fell on a black business van on the highway.


    A business van, usually an MPV, often seats seven or eight people.


    What struck Xiao Yu as strange was.


    This van was constantly overtaking cars, gradually approaching the suspect¡¯s vehicle¡­


    ¡°Military,¡± Wang Dong explained.


    Xiao Yu: ???


    You¡¯re kidding, the regular army can just be mobilized like that?


    For a local case, the highest level is deploying armed police or SWAT, and that¡¯s already impressive.


    Do you think this is a movie!


    ¡°The case is too big; the higher-ups are furious.¡±


    Wang Dong sighed, ¡°Special Forces!¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    In his past life, he solved countless major cases.


    He encountered cases more significant than the one at hand.


    Even so, he never dealt with Special Forces.


    Because such military power is beyond the reach of ordinary people.


    Those movies where Special Forces occasionally target criminals are nonsense.


    Using highly trained military killing machines for this, isn¡¯t that ridiculous?


    This isn¡¯t using a cannon to kill a mosquito; it¡¯s using a nuke.


    Imagine the level of the higher-ups¡¯ anger!


    Thinking about it, Xiao Yu found it reasonable.


    Thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of bodies smuggled out.


    Anyone learning of this would be outraged.


    They would demand the harshest punishment and retribution!


    ¡°It¡¯s useless.¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, ¡°Unless they disregard the hostage¡¯s safety.¡±


    True¡­ Wang Dong¡¯s bitter smile grew more intense. Didn¡¯t he know this logic?


    Rules are rules because everyone follows them.


    Anyone who dares to break them will face wrath.


    In a country where life is paramount. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    No one dares to disregard innocent lives.


    And dare not act rashly!


    ¡°Maybe, there¡¯s another way.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes turned cold, looking at the suspect¡¯s vehicle on the highway, ¡°People can go without food or water for a short time, but they can¡¯t avoid the bathroom.¡±


    ¡°Why can¡¯t they?¡±


    Wang Dong frowned, ¡°Such people are capable of anything.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s different.¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, ¡°Some people think they are very smart, and smart people love to scheme. But such people can¡¯t stand personal stains. Designing a plan to lead the police to that villa and then escape shows his intelligence. Owen should be such a person. I guess the suspect vehicle will enter a service area soon. If he can hold it in and not go to the service area, then we¡¯re in real trouble. Smart criminals aren¡¯t scary; it¡¯s the violent ones who are!¡±


    Low IQ, playing smuggling for six years before being discovered?


    Xiao Yu excels at analyzing criminal psychology.


    Do you think the system is his biggest cheat?


    No, it¡¯s his brain, simulating criminal minds.


    That¡¯s Xiao Yu¡¯s greatest hack!


    From his past encounters with criminals, he concluded one thing.


    The smarter the criminal, even in death, they want to die with dignity.


    Wet pants and soiled pants are things they wouldn¡¯t do.


    Smart criminals are the easiest to deal with.


    The most terrifying criminals aren¡¯t necessarily the smartest.


    But those who are extreme in their methods!


    Half an hour later.


    The suspect vehicle entered a highway service area¡­


    Wang Dong¡¯s face changed, giving Xiao Yu a long, cold look, his body gradually chilling.


    As if lacking warm clothing in the dead of winter, he shivered.


    Is there anything this guy can¡¯t deduce?


    If one day, this young man became his enemy.


    Or stood against the country¡­


    Sweat beaded on Wang Dong¡¯s forehead; he dared not think further.


    Too terrifying!

 Chapter 62

    Chapter 62: Must Die a Horrible Death¡°Through drone surveillance, suspect Owen moved from the trunk to the driver¡¯s seat, then took the hostages into the public restroom¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s confirmed that the two hostages are temporarily unharmed¡­¡±


    ¡°The police have set up a covert perimeter, securing the service area¡­¡±


    ¡°Military snipers are in position, ready for a shot¡­¡±


    About a hundred meters from the service area, at the highway entrance, Wang Dong disembarked from the helicopter and continued speaking to the stern-faced Xiao Yu beside him, ¡°The higher-ups have instructed, capture him alive if possible!¡±


    Unconsciously.


    The role of commander had shifted from Wang Dong to Xiao Yu.


    Ability can break some rules and hierarchies.


    Those with ability take charge, and others follow orders.


    Wang Dong was self-aware; knowing his intelligence wasn¡¯t on par, he let Xiao Yu command and control the overall situation.


    With his assistance, things shouldn¡¯t go wrong¡­


    ¡°Don¡¯t want to let him off easy?¡±


    Stopping, Xiao Yu looked at Wang Dong.


    Wang Dong didn¡¯t speak.


    Such a heinous criminal surely deserved a horrible death.


    Though everyone understood this, some things couldn¡¯t be said outright.


    ¡°Got it.¡±


    Resuming his steps, Xiao Yu walked toward the service area.


    Wang Dong sighed in relief; that glance Xiao Yu gave him.


    Made him feel unprecedented pressure and killing intent.


    The killing intent wasn¡¯t directed at him, but at Owen.


    Wang Dong guessed that if he hadn¡¯t said those words.


    Xiao Yu would have had many ways to kill Owen?


    The thought was normal.


    Such an unforgivable criminal, even Wang Dong wanted him to be torn apart!


    ***


    ¡°Can¡¯t escape?¡±


    A man holding a one-year-old child looked through the service area window, his face terrifyingly grim.


    A woman trembled, clearly terrified but not daring to leave, her eyes glued to the child in the man¡¯s arms.


    ¡°You, who are you?¡±


    The man¡¯s voice had an indescribable coldness, his face showing a cold smile, muttering to himself, ¡°Ordinary police shouldn¡¯t react this quickly¡­¡±


    ¡°They didn¡¯t act immediately, worried about the hostages?¡±


    ¡°Not using snipers¡­ trying to capture me alive?¡±


    ¡°Heh¡­¡±


    The man laughed, and in his laughter, a suppressed madness and cruelty burned, ¡°Do you think you¡¯re worthy?¡±


    Outside the service area, it was empty, with barriers set up to prevent vehicles from entering.


    The service area staff had already been evacuated.


    The man had noticed this early on.


    He didn¡¯t need to care, didn¡¯t need to worry.


    With the child in his hands, the woman dared not run.


    Two hostages were enough!


    Suddenly, the man¡¯s laughter stopped.


    In his line of sight, a person appeared.


    A young man, very young, was walking step by step into the service area.


    As the distance closed, the man could see the young man had a handsome face, in his twenties.


    Police?


    Military?


    The man was puzzled, a cold, snake-like glint flashing in his eyes.


    What are you trying to do?


    ***


    Xiao Yu walked step by step into the service area.


    Preparing¡­ to negotiate!


    If you were the criminal, knowing being caught meant certain death.


    Would you accept negotiations?


    But Xiao Yu still came.


    This wasn¡¯t heroism.


    It was through analyzing countless possibilities with his brain.


    Choosing the easiest way to approach the criminal.


    Also the most likely way to capture him alive!


    However, when Xiao Yu saw the man brazenly holding a child, walking out of the service area restroom.


    His scalp tingled.


    With his always-active Falcon¡¯s Eye, he focused on the child in the criminal¡¯s arms.


    So, this is your final trump card!


    What did Xiao Yu notice?


    The collar of the child¡¯s clothes was bulging, with a red light flashing from the fair neck.


    A wire extended from the child¡¯s collar to a small box in the man¡¯s hand!


    A bomb?


    A smuggler, why have such a thing?


    Like a lightning bolt in his mind, Xiao Yu¡¯s soul seemed struck by something.


    The man¡¯s counter-surveillance awareness, setting up a diversion to delay the police, buying time to escape.


    This wasn¡¯t something an ordinary person could do.


    Now there¡¯s a bomb.


    I should have realized earlier¡­ Xiao Yu¡¯s mind cleared, understanding many things in an instant.


    A bomb doesn¡¯t have to be pre-made, it can be improvised.


    Requiring strong manual skills and some knowledge.


    What kind of person is best at making such dangerous items?


    Stopping ten meters away, Xiao Yu fixed his eyes on the man, speaking word by word, ¡°Soldier? Mercenary? Terrorist? I¡¯m curious, besides smuggling bodies, what did you do before¡­ Owen?!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m curious too.¡±


    Owen looked Xiao Yu up and down, sneering, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of death?¡±


    ¡°Afraid of death?¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, ¡°Compared to death, housing prices are the most despairing thing!¡±


    Owen: ??? S?a?ch* Th? N0??F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    He was stunned, housing prices?


    No, why aren¡¯t you following the script, are you really a cop?


    Quickly, Owen saw the mocking look on the handsome face, and his expression darkened.


    Fooled!

 Chapter 63

    Chapter 63: Trying to Scare Your Dad?¡°You should know you can¡¯t escape.¡±


    Xiao Yu put away his mocking smile, ¡°Surrender, at least you¡¯ll live a few more days.¡±


    ¡°Do you dare move against me?¡±


    Owen sneered, ¡°If you do, not only will I die, but so will they!¡±


    ¡°They?¡±


    The child and the woman in Owen¡¯s arms!


    ¡°A bomb?¡±


    Xiao Yu stared at the flashing red light on the child¡¯s neck.


    Is the small box in your hand the detonator?


    ¡°Hmph.¡± Owen sneered.


    Neither spoke again, silently staring at each other.


    A thought popped into Xiao Yu¡¯s mind: Maybe I should just run for it. With bombs involved, running seems less risky than staying in this case!


    ¡°Scared?¡± Owen taunted coldly.


    Scared?


    Xiao Yu blinked.


    He did feel a bit of fear, like being controlled by an overbearing neighbor lady.


    After a while, Owen spoke, ¡°Either you kill me now, or prepare a boat to take me to international waters!¡±


    International waters?


    Xiao Yu squinted, ¡°That will take time¡­ You still haven¡¯t answered my question.¡±


    ¡°Not a soldier, not a mercenary, and definitely not a terrorist.¡±


    Owen gave a strange smile, ¡°Guess what I used to do?¡±


    Non-violent non-cooperation?


    Xiao Yu was getting angry, ¡°Not afraid of snipers? Do you think you can detonate the bomb in time?¡±


    ¡°Why couldn¡¯t I?¡±


    Owen sneered, raising the small box in his hand and shaking it in front of Xiao Yu.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s pupils contracted rapidly.


    There was a small button on the box, already pressed down by Owen.


    ¡°As long as my finger lifts, the button pops out.¡±


    Owen sneered, ¡°Boom, everyone¡¯s done!¡±


    So that¡¯s it¡­ Xiao Yu squinted his eyes.


    With this, he wasn¡¯t afraid of being sniped. Even in death, he could still release his grip, and it could still be a threat?


    It¡¯s like a sow wearing a bra, one trick after another!


    ¡°Xiao Yu, come back, it¡¯s too dangerous.¡±


    Wang Dong¡¯s voice came through the hidden earpiece.


    Xiao Yu smirked.


    Old foxes may be despicable, but as allies, they often provide a sense of security. S~?a??h the ???el F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Wang Dong is a good guy!


    But, it¡¯s time to move.


    Xiao Yu stepped forward¡­ towards Owen!


    Owen: ???


    Wang Dong outside the service area: ???


    The two snipers watching the scene: ???


    Xiao Yu went mad?


    No!


    Ten meters is neither long nor short.


    Owen¡¯s expression changed drastically as he snapped back to reality.


    But Xiao Yu was already standing in front of him.


    Seeing the change in Owen¡¯s face and the panic in his eyes.


    The heart that had been suspended in Xiao Yu¡¯s chest settled back down.


    Indeed, only the cunning truly understand the cunning!


    Xiao Yu extended his hands, quick as lightning, grabbing Owen¡¯s wrists.


    A lift and a twist.


    Crack! Crack!


    Owen¡¯s wrists went limp.


    Not broken.


    But dislocated.


    Joint technique!


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    A scream tore from Owen¡¯s mouth.


    He could no longer hold the child, who fell but was caught by Xiao Yu.


    One arm holding the child, the other examining the¡­ detonator?


    A fake detonator!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s leg swung like a battle axe.


    Bang!


    Owen, struck on the head by a whip kick, fell like a wooden post.


    Everyone was stunned.


    But¡­ the bomb didn¡¯t go off!


    Why?


    The device on the child¡¯s clothing was a fake bomb!


    Lifting the crying child¡¯s shirt, a device wrapped in tape, resembling a bomb, blinked like a red eye.


    It looked more real than a real bomb!


    Removing the fake bomb from the child.


    Handing the child to the tearfully grateful woman.


    Xiao Yu walked to the gradually conscious Owen.


    Bang! Crack!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s foot pressed on Owen¡¯s chest.


    Breaking a few ribs or so, and forcing Owen back down to the ground.


    ¡°Why, how could you know it¡¯s fake?¡±


    Owen, howling in pain, glared at Xiao Yu, full of discontent.


    ¡°Is a bomb easy to make?¡±


    Xiao Yu looked down at Owen, sneering, ¡°Mixing explosives, ignition devices, detonation switches¡­ I don¡¯t know how to make one, but I know it¡¯s impossible to make a bomb in such a short time, let alone an anti-detonation device.¡±


    ¡°The funniest part is, you deliberately let us see the bomb, even put a blinking light on it. Who makes a bomb with a blinking light, for decoration, or to add some flair, is this a movie?¡±


    Looking at the pale, desperate Owen, Xiao Yu¡¯s face showed mockery, silently adding: My King Butterfly¡¯s Nose didn¡¯t smell any gunpowder, sulfur, glycerin¡­ or any other relevant odors!


    Trying to scare your dad?


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for solving the corpse theft case. Reward¡­]

 Chapter 64

    Chapter 64: Really Want to Bite Him to DeathOn the helicopter.


    Xiao Yu, feeling completely refreshed, closed his eyes.


    The case was finally solved.


    The main culprit was caught, and the international aspect would be handled by National Security.


    The body smuggling ring would be completely uprooted.


    The case was so big that using a Vulcan cannon on these criminals ten times over wouldn¡¯t be excessive.


    Especially the main culprit, Owen, would probably wish he were dead, right?


    And the scum at the crematorium, they would meet a horrible end, right?


    The recoverable bodies would certainly be retrieved by the state.


    For those that couldn¡¯t be recovered¡­ Xiao Yu felt he had done his best.


    Wang Dong promised him while leaving.


    He assured that the souls of the deceased would be comforted.


    Although the old fox was very cunning, as the grand leader of National Security, he should be reliable, right?


    No, it¡¯s better to have less contact with these old foxes in the future.


    In front of these masters of power, a mere transmigrator like him couldn¡¯t afford to make too many moves.


    Maybe a single glance, a change in expression, could let them guess his inner thoughts.


    By the way, the captain gave him a day off?


    He could go home and have fun with his sister¡­


    Lost in thought, Xiao Yu fell asleep.


    He didn¡¯t know how long he slept before the pilot woke him up.


    ¡°These National Security guys, daring to land in the middle of the road, too arrogant!¡±


    Standing on the road, Xiao Yu looked enviously at the helicopter taking off into the distance.


    Maybe he should ask his sister to get him a helicopter to play with when he got home?


    Forget it, that would make him a real freeloader.


    Humming a song, Xiao Yu walked home¡­


    ***


    Morning.


    The soft sunlight filtered through the bedroom window, falling on the cuddling couple.


    ¡°Time to get up, we¡¯re visiting the family elders today!¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s lively eyes looked at her brother in her arms with interest.


    Since coming back yesterday, Xiao Yu had slept soundly in her arms all night, like a baby.


    A soft light unconsciously shone in Mu Qingwu¡¯s eyes¡­


    ¡°Sis, let¡¯s sleep a bit more.¡±


    Mumbling, Xiao Yu nuzzled into his sister¡¯s arms and went back to sleep.


    ¡°Haha¡­ Aren¡¯t you afraid of being beaten to death?¡±


    Her silky hair covered her blushing face, and Mu Qingwu¡¯s laugh was like a blooming peony.


    ¡°Aw, jeez¡­¡±


    Feeling uncomfortable, Xiao Yu opened his eyes.


    Mom could still be quite terrifying, her deterrence still strong.


    Being late to go home might really result in her storming over, making him understand the meaning of cruelty.


    Seeing Mu Qingwu getting up to wash up in the bathroom.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes lit up, and he jumped out of bed, rushing over.


    ¡°No way!¡±


    Her aloof demeanor returned, Mu Qingwu glared at Xiao Yu.


    ¡°I have a question. If you answer it, I won¡¯t go in.¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes twinkled, ¡°If you can¡¯t answer¡­ we shower together?¡± S?a??h the N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Why should I answer?¡±


    Mu Qingwu looked at Xiao Yu like he was an idiot, ¡°Why give you a chance?¡±


    The subtext was: I¡¯m not an idiot, why give you a chance to take advantage of me?


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    His sister still had it.


    But, isn¡¯t it good for a woman to be a little clueless?


    ¡°Don¡¯t be silly.¡±


    Mu Qingwu pinched her brother¡¯s cheek, ready to wash up.


    But¡­


    Seeing Xiao Yu looking at her pitifully like a puppy.


    Her heart softened.


    She knew her brother wanted to be naughty, but she couldn¡¯t refuse him.


    ¡°Ask away.¡± Mu Qingwu sighed inwardly.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s face lit up, ¡°Then I¡¯ll ask¡­ If a guy got close to his brother-in-law¡¯s sister. So, should the guy¡¯s brother-in-law call him brother-in-law, or should the guy call his brother-in-law brother-in-law?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu stared blankly at Xiao Yu.


    ¡°Haha.¡±


    Xiao Yu laughed triumphantly, ¡°How about that, stumped?¡±


    ¡°Brother¡­¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°Are you out of your mind?¡±


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    Ignoring him, Mu Qingwu turned and walked into the bathroom.


    But¡­ she didn¡¯t close the door!


    Xiao Yu was stunned.


    What does this mean?


    The next moment, his face lit up with joy, he let out a laugh like a tractor, and rushed into the bathroom¡­


    ***


    Obediently showering with his sister, Xiao Yu was elated.


    He wasn¡¯t really dumb, he could see his sister couldn¡¯t bear to refuse him.


    Knowing he was acting pitiful, she still softened.


    If you take advantage of her, you¡¯ll regret it¡­


    The young couple got dressed and left home with their prepared gifts.


    In the morning, they visited Xiao Yu¡¯s parents, and in the afternoon, they went to Mu Qingwu¡¯s mother¡¯s place.


    At night, on the way back home.


    Xiao Yu held Mu Qingwu¡¯s hand, ¡°Sis, let¡¯s go eat, sing, and watch a movie?¡±


    ¡°And then¡­ you pay for the food? You pay for the singing? You pay for the movie?¡±


    Mu Qingwu teased, ¡°After eating, singing, and watching the movie, if you don¡¯t take advantage of me, you don¡¯t understand social niceties?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha!¡±


    Xiao Yu laughed loudly and hugged Mu Qingwu, pretending to be angry, ¡°Sis, you¡¯re always like this, if you keep seeing through me, how will we have fun?¡±


    ¡°Then what should I do?¡±


    Mu Qingwu hugged her brother¡¯s waist, her beautiful face pressed against his chest.


    Feeling settled, her eyes curved, and her lips curled up.


    Genuine affection can¡¯t be hidden.


    ¡°Of course, you should¡­¡±


    Xiao Yu lowered his head, kissing her beautifully radiant face, ¡°Except for your kisses, I don¡¯t accept any bribes!¡±


    Mu Qingwu raised her head and bit Xiao Yu¡¯s neck.


    This naughty brother, she really wanted to bite him to death!

 Chapter 65

    Chapter 65: Kissed by an AngelUpon waking.


    Xiao Yu looked at Mu Qingwu in his arms, entranced.


    Her face was pure white, as if carved from crystal, flawless. Her nose was perfectly defined, her lips full, and her closed eyes had dense, overlapping lashes like brushes.


    In the past, he had fantasized about his other half.


    He thought he should find someone who loved to act cute, or perhaps a naive and sweet girl¡­


    He never imagined it would be someone who was sometimes domineering, sometimes elegant, sometimes gentle, sometimes aloof¡­ a bewitching beauty of an older sister.


    Right now, if you look closely.


    You can see a mix of innocence and allure, blending into a seductive charm.


    Lowering his head, he kissed the face of his jade-like beauty and quietly slipped out of bed.


    After washing up, he went to the kitchen.


    While making breakfast, a pair of jade arms wrapped around his waist from behind.


    ¡°You said I would cook from now on.¡±


    A soft voice came from behind, along with a slight complaint from Mu Qingwu.


    Oh right, he promised to eat her cooking for a lifetime.


    ¡°I¡¯ll cook when I have time, you cook when you have time.¡±


    Turning around, Xiao Yu pecked her inviting cherry lips, ¡°I¡¯m thirsty, could you get me some water, sis?¡±


    Mu Qingwu grabbed a cup and filled it from the water purifier. S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing Xiao Yu¡¯s hands were busy, she brought the cup to his lips.


    But¡­


    ¡°Not this.¡±


    Xiao Yu turned his head with a mischievous smile, ¡°I want the water from your lips.¡±


    Rolling her coquettish eyes, Mu Qingwu took a sip.


    Raising her pink face, she kissed Xiao Yu¡¯s lips¡­


    ***


    It¡¯s time to go to the provincial capital.


    Today is the day to receive the medal.


    At the airport.


    Mu Qingwu was tidying up Xiao Yu¡¯s police uniform.


    Going to the provincial capital to receive the medal definitely required wearing a police uniform.


    Zhao Changsheng, standing nearby, had a constipated expression.


    Invisible dog food is the most lethal!


    It was clear to see that this young couple was like lovers in the throes of passion.


    Their eyes were filled with each other, leaving no room for anything else.


    As a leader, he had to accompany his subordinate to receive the medal.


    Looking at this talented and beautiful couple, he was quite puzzled.


    Was this family kissed by an angel?


    Too good-looking!


    The next moment, Zhao Changsheng was stunned by the scene¡­


    After tidying Xiao Yu¡¯s clothes.


    Mu Qingwu noticed his shoelaces were untied.


    In her luxurious attire, she naturally squatted down to tie Xiao Yu¡¯s shoelaces.


    At this moment, Mu Qingwu was no longer the billion-dollar CEO.


    She was just a sister wanting to take care of her brother!


    Warmth filled Xiao Yu¡¯s heart, ¡°I want to eat your cooking tonight, sis.¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    A gentle smile appeared on Mu Qingwu¡¯s usually aloof face.


    She watched Xiao Yu enter the security checkpoint until he was out of sight.


    Her queen-like aura returned.


    Gracefully, Mu Qingwu walked out of the airport¡­


    ***


    On the plane.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite lucky, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Zhao Changsheng felt a bit envious, ¡°You know, my wife hasn¡¯t tied my shoelaces once since we got married!¡±


    ¡°My mom and dad are like that too.¡±


    Xiao Yu laughed, ¡°Except for house chores and cooking, my dad waits on my mom. Head, are you afraid of your wife too?¡±


    Having gotten familiar with Zhao Changsheng.


    He knew what kind of person his boss was, so joking was normal.


    ¡°Young man, is that fear?¡±


    Zhao Changsheng gave Xiao Yu a disdainful look, ¡°That¡¯s called terror!¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡± Xiao Yu burst out laughing.


    But thinking about his dad¡¯s household ranking, it made sense.


    Luckily, Mu Qingwu was a queen outwardly but a gentle sister at heart.


    If he ended up like his dad, with a partner like his mom.


    Xiao Yu shuddered¡­


    As long as the neighbors don¡¯t have the surname Wang, peace would prevail!


    ***


    As the provincial capital, S City wasn¡¯t that different from Bincheng.


    But the provincial department¡¯s office building was leagues above the municipal bureau.


    At the provincial department¡¯s large conference room.


    Looking around, deep blue uniforms filled the seats, densely packed with police officers.


    Xiao Yu and Zhao Changsheng sat obediently, listening to the leaders¡¯ speeches on the stage.


    It was a coincidence that Xiao Yu arrived in time for the annual special medal ceremony.


    That¡¯s why his second-class merit was awarded so quickly.


    He remembered in his past life, it took several months to get the medal and certificate for a second-class merit.


    After over an hour of speeches, the medal ceremony began.


    A medal is an award, and so is a badge.


    Strictly speaking, in the police system, only first, second, and third-class merits and honorary titles are considered medals.


    Medals reflect certain qualifications and contributions.


    Badges are rewards for outstanding completion of a task or mission.


    Then, Xiao Yu¡¯s name was called on stage.


    Instantly, countless eyes fell on the young officer standing up.


    Everyone was surprised to see such a young police officer.


    When Xiao Yu received the second-class merit badge, everyone was shocked.


    In this line of work, who doesn¡¯t know what a second-class merit represents?


    Following this, an even more shocking scene unfolded.


    A man in plain clothes walked onto the stage, standing in front of Xiao Yu.


    He took out a¡­ first-class merit badge.


    And pinned it on Xiao Yu¡¯s chest.


    The room fell silent, not a sound to be heard!

 Chapter 66

    Chapter 66: Heart, Ice ColdFirst-class merit?


    Walking out of the provincial department conference room, Xiao Yu felt a sense of unreality.


    It felt like the world was illusory, unreasonable¡­


    You should know, the provincial department doesn¡¯t have the authority to issue such medals.


    Today, not only was it awarded, but there was also a collective first-class merit awarded to the Bincheng Criminal Investigation Brigade.


    Standing beside him, Zhao Changsheng also looked like he was dreaming.


    Coming back to his senses, Xiao Yu¡¯s expression was complex as he looked at¡­ Wang Dong!


    Yes, the provincial department doesn¡¯t have the authority.


    But National Security does!


    Feeling a bit wary, Xiao Yu still couldn¡¯t figure out the issue, remaining cautious of this strange luck.


    If it were a system reward, he would accept it gladly.


    Because that was within his understanding¡­


    ¡°The major body smuggling case still has a lot of follow-up work.¡±


    Wang Dong explained, ¡°The country won¡¯t mistreat those who have meritorious service. The case was discovered by your Criminal Investigation Brigade, and you cracked it. The merit is awarded early, no problem there. By the way, you¡¯re currently a police officer? A second-class merit will promote your police rank by one level. A first-class merit is even better, it allows for an exceptional promotion by two levels. Promoted three levels in one go¡­ happy?¡±


    Happy?


    Xiao Yu frowned at Wang Dong, ¡°The process isn¡¯t right. Even if it¡¯s a merit, the medal shouldn¡¯t come from you. So, what¡¯s the deal?¡±


    ¡°Talking to smart people is always easy.¡±


    Wang Dong smiled, ¡°Interested in joining National Security?¡±


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t respond.


    Zhao Changsheng¡¯s expression changed, glaring coldly at Wang Dong.


    Recruiting in front of me, does National Security think they¡¯re so great?


    Believe it or not, I¡¯ll bash your brains out?


    But¡­


    The anger on Zhao Changsheng¡¯s face disappeared in an instant.


    What¡¯s meant to come will come.


    It¡¯s only been a month, and the dragon in the team can¡¯t be kept?


    Zhao Changsheng, being part of the system, couldn¡¯t hinder Xiao Yu¡¯s advancement.


    Compared to his Criminal Investigation Brigade, joining National Security promised a bright future.


    Before Zhao Changsheng could lament, regret, or feel frustrated, the little brother spoke.


    ¡°Sorry.¡±


    Xiao Yu shook his head, ¡°Not interested.¡±


    Indeed, he wasn¡¯t interested, truly for promotion and wealth.


    Resign and let his sister take care of him, wouldn¡¯t freeloading be better?


    Why bother being a cop!


    Xiao Yu¡¯s words were light and casual.


    Zhao Changsheng was unsettled, thinking: Is this kid out of his mind?


    ¡°I knew it!¡±


    Wang Dong wasn¡¯t surprised by Xiao Yu¡¯s response.


    He had talked to Xiao Yu a few days ago.


    Knowing Xiao Yu wouldn¡¯t leave Bincheng anytime soon.


    ¡°Let¡¯s not waste words.¡±


    Wang Dong¡¯s expression turned serious, ¡°This time, I came to give you the medal, and also to ask for your help with something.¡±


    ¡°Not interested.¡±


    Without a word, Xiao Yu turned to leave.


    Could National Security¡¯s matter be a small one?


    If they can¡¯t solve it and ask for your help, doesn¡¯t it give you chills?


    ¡°The case¡­ is very strange!¡±


    Wang Dong¡¯s tone was helpless.


    Strange?


    Xiao Yu stopped in his tracks.


    Women are curious, and men aren¡¯t any less so.


    To hear the word ¡°strange¡± from a National Security officer.


    If you put it that way, now I¡¯m excited!


    ***


    On the return flight.


    Xiao Yu had a small USB drive in his hand.


    Inside was the entire dossier of a major case.


    When Wang Dong handed him the USB, he warned.


    No one else could view it except him.


    Otherwise¡­ everyone understands!


    National Security¡¯s warnings aren¡¯t jokes.


    Xiao Yu didn¡¯t plan to look at it now.


    His sister was cooking at home, waiting for his return.


    Some cases, once you read them.


    You might lose your appetite¡­


    ***


    In the afternoon, back home.


    Xiao Yu saw two dishes and a soup on the dining table.


    Under Mu Qingwu¡¯s expectant gaze, he picked up his chopsticks.


    A plate of scrambled eggs, a plate of smashed cucumbers, and a big bowl of¡­ some kind of soup.


    His sister¡¯s scrambled eggs hadn¡¯t improved much.


    The cucumbers were not only sweet but also very sour.


    As for the soup, one sip.


    Xiao Yu, with twenty-two years of culinary experience, nearly broke down.


    Confirmed.


    Mu Qingwu in business is a formidable boss.


    In cooking, probably not even at an elementary level.


    ¡°Is it good?¡±


    At the dining table, Mu Qingwu rested her cheek on her hand, blinking her beautiful eyes.


    ¡°Improved!¡±


    Xiao Yu found himself being particularly insincere at the moment.


    ¡°Then eat it all.¡±


    Mu Qingwu smiled, her eyes like crescent moons.


    Xiao Yu nodded, burying his head in his food.


    Before long, he had finished all the dishes his sister cooked.


    Mu Qingwu was stunned. S?a??h the N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew her cooking was subpar, her taste buds wouldn¡¯t lie.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s eyes became watery.


    ¡°Because you made it.¡±


    Xiao Yu put down his bowl and chopsticks, speaking calmly.


    ¡°Dummy!¡±


    Dropping her pretense, Mu Qingwu threw herself into her brother¡¯s arms.


    Xiao Yu grinned silently.


    ¡°When the weather warms up.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s voice was a bit soft, ¡°Let¡¯s hold the wedding!¡±


    Xiao Yu¡¯s eyes lit up.


    Decided to give yourself to me?


    I suddenly have a bold idea¡­ Xiao Yu picked up his sister and walked towards the bedroom.


    ¡°Brother!¡± Mu Qingwu was a bit hesitant.


    ¡°What?¡± Xiao Yu was already fervent.


    ¡°My period just started!¡± Mu Qingwu held back her laughter.


    Instantly, Xiao Yu was petrified, almost dying on the spot.


    As a boy, the most feared thing wasn¡¯t dreaming of finding a restroom and failing.


    But waking up and finding the restroom.


    When grown up, the most feared thing is when you¡¯re ready for action.


    Only to discover the battlefield is already a sea of blood.


    Heart, ice cold!

 Chapter 67

    Chapter 67: Eerie and HorrificWhat does period pain feel like?


    As a guy, Xiao Yu didn¡¯t understand.


    Looking at Mu Qingwu frowning in her sleep, he felt a bit distressed.


    But, it was time to get to work¡­


    Holding his sleeping sister, Xiao Yu reached for the tablet on the bedside table.


    He inserted the USB drive into the tablet and opened it.


    Inside, there was a dossier and five videos.


    An investigation report and surveillance videos?


    Without first looking at the dossier, Xiao Yu opened the video named ¡®1¡¯.


    The screen appeared.


    The surveillance video was shot at night.


    The clarity was not high.


    It was unclear what was happening.


    Soon, a white figure appeared on the screen.


    Vaguely, it could be seen that it was a person walking, gradually entering the surveillance view.


    In the pitch-black night, the white clothes and the peculiar walking posture made it creepy.


    Xiao Yu frowned, noticing that the person in white stopped in the view and didn¡¯t move.


    Fast-forwarding a bit, the person still didn¡¯t move.


    Was the surveillance broken?


    No, the person in white was standing there like a statue.


    It was a woman.


    With her hair covering her face, her features couldn¡¯t be seen.


    Xiao Yu noted the video¡¯s timestamp.


    The woman stood there for a full twenty minutes.


    Suddenly, she moved.


    A small utility knife appeared in her hand.


    It didn¡¯t appear out of thin air; she had been holding it all along.


    Without the blade exposed, it was too dark to notice.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s heart raced.


    Something felt wrong.


    Sure enough.


    She raised her hand holding the utility knife and brought it to¡­ her face!


    Once, twice, three times¡­


    Even though the video was dark.


    Even though the video quality was poor.


    Xiao Yu, horrified, could see blood splattering on her hair, flowing down profusely.


    She didn¡¯t cry out in pain, didn¡¯t scream, as if she were a walking corpse.


    Holding the utility knife, she slashed her face over and over¡­


    Xiao Yu¡¯s scalp tingled.


    Such an eerie scene reminded him of horror movies.


    Would Wang Dong, the grand leader of National Security, joke with him?


    His body stiffened, every hair on his body standing on end.


    She¡­


    Doesn¡¯t feel pain?


    No sensation?


    How is that possible?


    A more eerie scene unfolded!


    After about five minutes, she had slashed her face hundreds of times and finally stopped.


    She reached out and slowly parted her blood-soaked hair covering her face.


    Revealing a face, bloody and raw!


    Seeing this face.


    Damn¡­ Xiao Yu nearly cursed aloud.


    A chill ran through him, cold sweat broke out on his back, and his adrenaline surged¡­


    He felt like the protagonist in a horror story, spending the night in the wild, warmly welcomed.


    Only to wake up and find himself in a deserted cemetery the next day!


    ¡°Unrecognizable¡± wasn¡¯t enough to describe that face.


    Her features were like minced meat piled together, as if her face had been put through a meat grinder.


    One of her eyeballs had been slashed open.


    The other eyeball had been gouged out of its socket.


    Seeing this face, Xiao Yu felt an indescribable nausea.


    He paused the video, set down the tablet.


    He lowered his head, kissed the sleeping Mu Qingwu.


    Got out of bed, walked out of the bedroom, and went to the study¡­


    Sitting in a chair, Xiao Yu knew he wouldn¡¯t be sleeping tonight.


    He picked up the tablet, resumed the video, and continued watching.


    The woman still stood there like a walking corpse.


    As if she felt no pain, no sensation, no soul.


    Under the night sky.


    That bloody, mangled face was exceptionally hideous and terrifying.


    She¡­ smiled?


    Xiao Yu, horrified, stared at her. S~?a??h the N0??F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    She was indeed smiling!


    Another five minutes passed.


    The woman raised her hand, holding the utility knife.


    The blade slowly slid across her neck.


    Blood sprayed, and the woman finally couldn¡¯t stand, wobbling, then collapsing to the ground¡­


    The video ended!


    Xiao Yu took a deep breath, calming himself.


    He opened the second video.


    Again, it was nighttime.


    The video quality was equally poor.


    This time, the protagonist was a man, also dressed in white.


    The man¡¯s expression was numb, his eyes vacant, as if he had no soul.


    One hand held a dagger, the other a bone-cutting knife.


    First, like the woman in the previous video, he slashed his own face with the dagger.


    Then, something even more horrific happened.


    The man sat on the ground, raising the bone-cutting knife to chop at his hand on the ground.


    No, not the hand, the fingers.


    One by one, he chopped off five fingers.


    Under Xiao Yu¡¯s horrified gaze.


    The man in the video, with his bloody, mangled face, smiled eerily.


    With his other hand, he picked up each finger.


    And put them in his mouth¡­


    Xiao Yu¡¯s scalp exploded.


    He felt electric currents running through his body.


    Uncontrollably trembling.


    Goosebumps appeared on his neck and arms.


    In two lifetimes, it was the first time he felt truly scared.


    It brought back childhood memories of watching horror movies.


    Unable to stay calm, a flash of unease crossed his eyes.


    What kind of case is this?!

 Chapter 68

    Chapter 68: Eerie HorrorThe video continued¡­


    The man who ate his fingers was still smiling.


    With that bloody, raw face, he looked like a vengeful ghost!


    After eating all five fingers.


    He picked up the dagger and plunged it into his chest and abdomen.


    Once, twice¡­


    Xiao Yu, with a completely numb scalp, quietly watched this scene in the video.


    Sixteen stabs in total, the man stopped.


    Not because he wanted to stop.


    But because his body couldn¡¯t take it, collapsing to the ground¡­


    The video ended!


    Xiao Yu closed his eyes.


    He felt his brain was a bit overwhelmed.


    Too much information, too chaotic, too eerie.


    Forcing himself to analyze, his head was hurting.


    First, Xiao Yu denied the video¡¯s authenticity.


    What kind of person could be ruthless enough to slash their own face a hundred times?


    What kind of person could chop off their own fingers one by one and eat them?


    The most excessive part was, while doing these things.


    They were calm and unhurried, showing no signs of pain.


    You should know such pain is beyond what any normal person can endure.


    No normal person could do this!


    Abnormal person?


    This isn¡¯t a movie; the human body has pain nerves.


    Fine, maybe there¡¯s a rare person born without pain sensation.


    Understandable.


    But you have two people displaying this behavior, is that reasonable?


    Xiao Yu was truly stunned.


    His face blank, he couldn¡¯t believe someone could go this far.


    Because, this was beyond his brain¡¯s ability to analyze.


    After a long while, a recovered Xiao Yu clicked on the third video¡­


    Five minutes later, he almost vomited.


    He saw the person in the video slicing off their own flesh, eating it slowly¡­


    Until death!


    The fourth video.


    Another person, cutting off their own nose, eyes, ears, tongue, feet, arms¡­


    The fifth video.


    The person knelt on the ground, opened their chest and abdomen, took out their organs, and put them¡­


    After watching all five videos.


    Xiao Yu¡¯s scalp was completely numb, his eyelids twitching.


    If the first two videos could be described as eerie, as horrifying.


    The latter three, a normal person couldn¡¯t watch them.


    It could easily cause psychological trauma, leaving a shadow!


    Despite being somewhat versed in criminal psychology, Xiao Yu.


    Using psychological hints, psychological adjustments¡­


    It took an hour.


    Only then did he calm his mind from the horror.


    Xiao Yu no longer felt like looking at the case file.


    Just from the five surveillance videos, he guessed the gist.


    One person doing this could be seen as suicide.


    Two people doing this was beyond understanding.


    Three, four, five people¡­


    The answer was clear; it couldn¡¯t be self-harm or suicide.


    Some method, some way, or some force¡­ was driving them!


    Xiao Yu reopened the video, checking the timestamps.


    2022, 2021, 2020¡­


    One occurrence each year?


    Starting five years ago?


    With brows tightly knit, Xiao Yu finally clicked on the dossier.


    Special C, Confidential A!


    Xiao Yu: ???


    First stunned, then took a sharp breath.


    Special Grade C?


    Confidential Grade A?


    Major cases have levels.


    Divided into S¡­ A, B, C, D, E.


    For example, E-grade is the most ordinary level of major series cases.


    More than three lives, a significant amount of drugs, huge amounts involved, causing a massive impact¡­


    Like the family massacre case Xiao Yu solved.


    Three family members died tragically, their bodies nearly turned to dust.


    It was only an E-grade major case.


    The recent body smuggling case.


    Involving thousands of bodies, how shocking, barely D-grade major. S~?a??h the N0??F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    For major cases in China, once it reaches D-grade, local authorities have no jurisdiction; National Security takes over.


    Local investigative agencies assist.


    The current case was classified as C-grade?


    It showed National Security¡¯s attention level far exceeded the body smuggling case!


    Makes sense¡­


    Just those five videos already indicated the problem.


    No wonder Wang Dong warned him not to leak the USB contents.


    If these five videos were made public, what kind of panic would it cause among the populace?


    Would horror movies dare depict scenes as in the videos?


    Xiao Yu focused intently on the case details¡­


    Summer, 2018, late night.


    City C, 110 received a report call.


    The caller claimed they were night jogging, passing through a park, witnessing a terrifying self-mutilation case.


    At the time of the incident, the caller ran into the open park.


    Hearing some strange noises, they ran over to check.


    Found a woman in white, like a night ghost, holding a knife, slashing her face¡­


    The terrified caller fled.


    Due to fear, thinking they encountered something unclean, they were so scared they reported it hours later.


    By the time the police arrived, the victim¡¯s body had long gone cold.


    Later, the police retrieved the park¡¯s surveillance¡­

 Chapter 69

    Chapter 69: How Is This Possible2019, winter, night.


    City G, the police received a report, and patrol officers arrived at the reported location.


    In a residential area, within a fitness zone.


    A male victim was found, dead in a horrific manner.


    The police retrieved surveillance footage¡­


    2020, summer, night.


    City A, the police were dispatched¡­


    2021, spring, night.


    City X, the police were dispatched¡­


    2022, winter.


    Lunar January 15th, night, City K.


    A horrifying case occurred.


    The police received a report and arrived at the scene.


    Upon seeing the victim with intestines still in their mouth at the time of death, many officers vomited on the spot.


    The news was immediately sealed off.


    A gag order was issued, and National Security arrived.


    One or two of these cases could be seen as coincidences.


    One per year, five in a row, still a coincidence?


    The five cases, each victim discovered in more severe, bizarre, terrifying, and bloody conditions than the last¡­


    Suspected homicide!


    Anyone with a normal brain would know it couldn¡¯t be suicide.


    Humans couldn¡¯t be so cruel to themselves.


    In response to these cases, National Security launched an inter-provincial investigation.


    No leads, no progress.


    The cases were too bizarre to understand.


    Two days ago, National Security discovered a major clue.


    All five victims had traces of an unknown substance in their bodies.


    What the substance was has yet to be analyzed.


    Forensic scientists couldn¡¯t figure it out?


    It indicated the substance wasn¡¯t available on the market.


    Or it was an unknown substance, possibly in an experimental stage¡­


    The purpose and composition of the substance in the victims¡¯ bodies were unknown and needed testing and experimentation to provide answers.


    However, National Security¡¯s most authoritative forensic experts confirmed one thing.


    No known substance can fully control a person, destroy their pain nerves, and make them self-mutilate to such an extent¡­


    This isn¡¯t a sci-fi film.


    With current medical technology, this is impossible!


    Faced with this case, even National Security was stumped¡­


    Xiao Yu¡¯s gaze moved from the tablet, lost in thought.


    Indeed, the case itself was beyond ordinary comprehension.


    Even if a criminal wanted to do it.


    What method could control a person, make them self-mutilate, eat their flesh, until they die?


    Come on, teach me, how is it done?


    Xiao Yu shook his head; he couldn¡¯t figure it out!


    Because two points couldn¡¯t be solved.


    First: How to numb the body¡¯s pain nerves while keeping a person¡¯s normal mobility?


    Second: What method could control a person to self-mutilate until death?


    Thinking it over, Xiao Yu¡¯s mind turned to supernatural possibilities.


    Only the supernatural could have such means.


    Is that possible?


    Xiao Yu was full of questions, but there was no one to answer them.


    [Ding, case triggered successfully.][Police God case check-in activated.][Would the host like to check in?]


    Xiao Yu: ¡­


    Is the system trying to screw me?


    He had a bad feeling!


    Can he take on this case?


    National Security is badass, right?


    They have no leads.


    If National Security can¡¯t solve it, why could you?


    Xiao Yu was never short on self-awareness.


    The system must be doing this on purpose.


    Xiao Yu felt offended.


    Angry and shaking!


    After thinking for a while, Xiao Yu gritted his teeth: Check in!


    No choice, he¡¯s a normal person.


    Hoping the system would grant some ability, and give skills after solving the case.


    The system¡¯s trickery with tempting promises¡­


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully checking into the case!][System reward, ability: Psychological Expert!][System task issued: Solve the Eerie Murder Case!][Time limit for solving the case: Ten days!][If the host completes the task within the time limit, an additional system skill reward: Cheetah Speed!][If the host fails to complete the task within the time limit, the system ability granted to the host will be revoked!][Task time limit countdown, begin¡­]


    The familiar sensation of memories being forcefully implanted surged in Xiao Yu¡¯s mind.


    Countless psychological knowledge imprints into his brain and body.


    Xiao Yu was ecstatic.


    Psychology?


    This is an ability he¡¯s always wanted to master in both lives.


    So far, he only had a bit of understanding in criminal psychology.


    Didn¡¯t expect the system to be so generous this time! s?a??h th? N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Just as Xiao Yu was overjoyed.


    Suddenly.


    A pair of arms reached out in front of him.


    Hugging his neck¡­


    Xiao Yu froze.


    Watching a horror movie, fully immersed, at the most terrifying moment, someone hugs you from behind.


    What kind of experience is that?


    Xiao Yu broke out in cold sweat.


    Thankfully, he reacted quickly.


    Smelling a familiar scent.


    Feeling a familiar and soft body.


    His outstretched hand stopped abruptly.


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t sleep alone.¡±


    Mu Qingwu¡¯s soft and charming voice gently sounded.


    Xiao Yu turned around, picked up his sister, and walked towards the bedroom¡­