Chapter 32: The Gentleness of a Lowered Head
“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!