Chapter 135: Your Good Sister

There are many things that people can’t let go of.

Some can’t let go of power. Some can’t let go of money. Some can’t let go of beauty.

There were too many things.

The old man narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the handsome young man in front of him.

At first glance, these eyes seemed calm and lacked warmth or kindness. But upon closer inspection, they were cold as ice, sharp as a knife, piercing deeply into Xiao Yu’s own eyes.

In his previous life, Xiao Yu had only seen descriptions of eyes as sharp as knives in online novels. Today, he realized that this description was actually true.

An old man like this, with eyes like these. In his lifetime, they had witnessed countless life-and-death moments, strategies, and wisdom.

Could an ordinary person withstand this?

Xiao Yu remained calm, meeting the old man’s gaze steadily.

After a while, the old man smiled, almost murmuring to himself, “A clear conscience.”

Xiao Yu was taken aback, then grinned. He did indeed have a clear conscience.

“You don’t seem to like National Security much, and it seems you don’t like me, an old man, either.”

The old man, who had seemed small while sitting in his chair, stood up and appeared quite tall, at least 1.8 meters, with a straight posture. He opened a drawer and took out two small red boxes, walking over to Xiao Yu.

“If you don’t even like seeing me, I guess you wouldn’t like seeing those even higher up, right?” The old man looked at the stunned Xiao Yu with a smile, “Then you don’t have to see them.”

As he spoke, he opened one of the red boxes. Inside was a first-class medal of merit. He took out the medal and personally pinned it on Xiao Yu’s chest.

Xiao Yu was confused.

‘Do I not have to attend the award ceremony? What is the big boss trying to do?’

The old man opened the second red box. He took out a different medal.

Seeing this medal, Xiao Yu’s expression changed slightly. The medal was primarily red and gold. The design featured stars, flags, and rays of light.

“A National Second-Class Outstanding Police Officer.” The old man looked emotional, “An honorary title.”

Xiao Yu’s heart skipped a beat as he looked at the medal. It was an honorary title, even rarer than a first-class merit. Only top-tier officials had the authority to award it. And it had to be for extraordinary contributions to the country.

To be a police officer and earn this, you’d need at least three first-class merits.

A first-class merit often came at the cost of risking one’s life. He’d already risked his life three times for it.

With a calm expression, Xiao Yu watched as the old man pinned the medal on him.

“Let’s go.” The old man smiled, looking at Xiao Yu, “When you’ve let things go, come join National Security.”

“Alright!” Xiao Yu nodded, saluted, and turned to leave.

As he watched Xiao Yu walk away, the middle-aged secretary, who had been standing quietly by, spoke softly, “Should we keep a special watch on him?”

“No need.” The old man shook his head, “When he’s ready, he’ll come on his own.”

The secretary was stunned, not quite understanding but not daring to ask.

“Good kid.”

The old man turned and looked out the floor-to-ceiling window at the rising sun.

The usually unflappable secretary looked shocked.

Did he really deserve such high praise?

***

Snap!

Wang Dong stood at attention outside the minister’s office, his expression serious, and saluted.

Xiao Yu, “???”

‘What’s wrong with this guy? If you’re sick, go to the hospital. Why are you saluting me?’

“Phew!”

Wang Dong lowered his hand, his expression odd as he eyed the honorary medal on Xiao Yu’s chest. He let out a long breath, his face openly showing envy and jealousy, “Put it away. Do you like people saluting you or something?”

Xiao Yu quickly took off the medals from his chest.

Walking around with that on your chest, was he showing off or something?

“What did the big boss say?”

As they walked out of the National Security building, Wang Dong was curious.

“The big boss told me to do my job well and join National Security in the future.” Xiao Yu smiled.

“What did you say?” Wang Dong asked with a smile.

“I said I didn’t have time.” Xiao Yu shook his head.

Wang Dong, “…”

Seeing the constipated look on his face, Xiao Yu struggled to hold back his laughter.

‘No, I’m trained for this. No matter how funny it is, I can’t laugh.’

“Don’t joke around.” Wang Dong’s expression turned serious.

“I’m serious.” Xiao Yu’s face remained calm.

“Impressive.” Wang Dong gave a thumbs up.

He couldn’t think of anything else to say about Xiao Yu. He dared to refuse the big boss of National Security, and he was still walking around fine. He had to give him credit.

“Let’s have lunch together this afternoon.” Wang Dong smiled, “My colleagues want to meet you. Can you give me this favor?”

“No way,” Xiao Yu refused without hesitation, “I already made plans with my wife. Gotta go home tonight.”

A transmigrator having dinner with a bunch of National Security bigwigs? How irresponsible could one be with his life?

“Damn.” Wang Dong rolled his eyes and handed Xiao Yu a tote bag, saying grumpily, “Hope you don’t come begging us for help in the future.”

“Huh?” Xiao Yu smiled slyly, taking the tote bag, “You sure it won’t be you guys asking for my help?”

“Ah, this…”

Wang Dong’s face turned red. He waved his hand and left quickly.

Xiao Yu chuckled as he opened the tote bag. There were five packs of cigarettes, all special editions.

Grinning, Xiao Yu took out his phone and dialed his sister’s number. “Reporting in, little brother is done with work and requests to return to his sister’s side.”

A light laugh and playful tone came from Mu Qingwu on the other end of the line. “Naughty, wait there.”

In just over twenty minutes, a plain car pulled up in front of Xiao Yu. The car door opened, and Mu Qingwu, sitting in the back seat, beckoned him over.

“So low-key?” Xiao Yu asked with a smile as he got into the car.

“It’s Beijing. It’s better to keep a low profile,” Mu Qingwu explained, knowing he was referring to the car.

The car left the National Security headquarters and drove into the second ring road. They arrived at a business district and stopped in front of a skyscraper.

Getting out of the car and looking up at the building, Xiao Yu felt a bit dizzy and asked uncertainly, “Is this ours?”

“Yes,” Mu Qingwu nodded.

Xiao Yu felt a bit inexperienced.

Beijing, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold.

How much did a building in the second ring cost?

“Auntie, I don’t want to work hard anymore. Please take care of me!”

Regaining his composure, Xiao Yu teased his sister.

“Haha!”

Mu Qingwu couldn’t hold back her elegant and cool demeanor. The CEO instantly turned into a charming big sister, laughing happily. Her brother always knew how to make her laugh. 

“Sure.”

“For a lifetime?” Xiao Yu blinked.

“Welcome to ‘Your Moon, My Heart.’ The best sister is me, and I am…”

Mu Qingwu leaned into Xiao Yu’s arms, mimicking the way he used to tease her, and whispered softly.

“Your good sister.”