NOVEL NEXT WORLD 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.
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)
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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!