Chapter 89: Look Up, There’s Light in the Sky

Time passed slowly.

Three hours later, Zhang Shi woke up from his stupor and looked at Xiao Yu, who was getting up to leave. His expression turned pale with shock.

How could this be?

The only person who could hypnotize a master hypnotist was another master hypnotist. If the hypnotist was on guard and had self-suggestions in place, it should be impossible to hypnotize them.

But just now, he had been hypnotized. Hypnotized using the simplest method.

Horror appeared on his face. A look of utter despair.

***

【Ding, congratulations to the host for solving the strange murder case.】

【Reward: Skill – Leopard Speed!】

‘I was left with no choice… Right, that’s it!’

Standing in the courtyard of the armed police detachment, Xiao Yu looked up at the sky with a wry smile.

The system task time limit was about to expire. Without using hypnosis, he couldn’t have completed the task.

Wang Dong stood nearby, looking at Xiao Yu as if he were a devil. 

Although he didn’t ask any questions, it was clear the National Security Bureau had its eyes on him. But Xiao Yu smiled easily. As long as he stayed honest, what did he have to fear?

“I’m not going to ask how you managed to hypnotize him,” Wang Dong said in the car, his expression serious. “But the National Security Bureau will classify you as a special person. Is that okay?”

“What’s the problem?” Xiao Yu shrugged with a relaxed smile. “It’s just routine.”

Just like Sanda athletes were registered with the police, professional locksmiths were also on record. If a special person wasn’t registered, then that was the real issue.

“Phew.” Wang Dong also breathed a sigh of relief, smiling. “As I said before, drop by the National Security Bureau whenever you have time. If you have any trouble, feel free to call me.”

A gesture of goodwill?

Xiao Yu was stunned, then quickly laughed at himself.

‘I must be getting too full of myself. Why would a big shot show me any special favor?’

The security personnel left, escorting Zhang Shi on a special plane.

There was no drug formula. The real formula was all in Zhang Shi’s mind.

As long as Zhang Shi was dead, the drug wouldn’t come to light.

Did Zhang Shi still have a chance to make a comeback?

Xiao Yu dared to bet that, at most, in three days, this heinous criminal would be executed. He would receive the punishment he deserved.

***

Returning to the hospital, Xiao Yu went through the discharge procedures.

Everyone from the criminal investigation team who could come had arrived. Through his old friend Niu Peng, Zhao Changshan had learned what kind of case his subordinate had been investigating.

When Zhao Changshan caught wind of it, his face turned pale with fright. But in the end, Xiao Yu had really cracked the case.

Having such a capable subordinate, Zhao Changshan felt immense pressure.

Have you ever seen a low-ranking policeman who could direct national security operations?

Zhao Changshan hadn’t in his entire life. But such a person was actually in his team? It was quite overwhelming.

Seeing the captain looking at him with a strange expression, Xiao Yu’s expression froze. He felt the shame of being caught red-handed by the boss.

‘You don’t think I’m planning to join the National Security Bureau and leave, do you?’

Would he change his attitude faster than a woman?

But Zhao Changshan didn’t say anything. Instead, he was very generous. He gave Xiao Yu a month’s leave to rest and reflect. He would return to work after his leg injury healed.

The surprise came so suddenly that Xiao Yu was nearly overwhelmed with happiness.

As a police officer, who didn’t love holidays?

No one.

***

A young couple strolled out of the supermarket, ready to celebrate today.

One reason was to celebrate Xiao Yu’s discharge from the hospital.

The other was… a secret.

“The left hand protects your waist and won’t touch your back, and the right hand supports your heartbeat, whether moving forward or backward.” 

Holding his sister’s slender waist, Xiao Yu was as happy as a child. He winked at Mu Qingwu, who was now shy and no longer cold, and sang loudly, “If you trust me, raise your hands and spin around in a circle…”

“Ha!” Mu Qingwu’s beautiful eyes sparkled with joy and surprise.

She obediently raised her hands and spun around. The aloofness and charm were gone, making her look like a fairy. A fairy who could be adored.

***

At the villa.

There were roses, candles, red wine, and soft music… And a man and woman embracing each other. They moved to the sweet rhythm.

“Sister, you said if one person likes another person.” Holding his sister close, Xiao Yu lowered his head and inhaled her fragrant scent, “Will she feel it?”

“You are near the stove.” With her face pressed against her brother’s chest, Mu Qingwu’s lips curled into a smile. “Can you not feel it?”

Xiao Yu stopped and asked, “Sister, is it okay?”

Mu Qingwu’s delicate body trembled slightly, and her voice was as soft as a whisper, “Yes, it’s okay.”

Xiao Yu bent down, picked up Qingwu, and carried her towards the bedroom…

***

Morning dawned, bringing the first light of day. Xiao Yu opened his eyes and looked at the person in his arms.

Mu Qingwu, looking tired, was still sleeping soundly. Her beautiful, fair face was like a delicate flower that had been kissed by the wind and rain, evoking tender affection.

This was a transformation every girl went through to become a woman. Xiao Yu’s heart was filled with emotions. There was excitement, joy, satisfaction and an indescribable feeling.

Every man longed to be the sole traveler on a certain path.

He was fortunate.

From today on, his sister would belong only to him.

Yesterday, Mu Qingwu shared a secret with him. Girls, in front of the boys they like, were often very shy. But inside, their hearts were saying: Kiss me, hug me, hold my hand…

After hearing this secret, Xiao Yu felt that his past self was like a fool.

Holding Mu Qingwu, he closed his eyes again. This time, the young couple slept until noon.

Mu Qingwu’s transformation into a woman gave Xiao Yu an illusion; she had truly changed.

In the past, when she bumped into something, she would just frown and not care. Now, when she bumped into something, she would blink and look at him. Acting coquettishly had become natural. She had become lazier and more delicate.

Though she was still the same sister, she had transformed from a snow lotus on an iceberg to an everlasting lotus in a garden.

For three whole days, the young couple stayed at home. It wasn’t until the fourth day that they finally stepped out.

Walking affectionately towards their parents’ house, they looked up and saw the light in the sky. 

We will definitely get better and better.

It wasn’t a blessing, but a promise.