Chapter 122: Major Crimes Unit Six!

"You... uh..."

Shen Qingru was just about to say something when Xu Yuexin blocked her words back into her mouth.

She could only keep pushing Xu Yuexin away, but it was all in vain; at that moment Xu Yuexin was feeling Shen Qingru's plump lips and her eyes, panicked yet bewildered.

"Hmm..."

Shen Qingru, kissed to the point of slight suffocation, breathed with a wheeze.

Only when Xu Yuexin let go could Shen Qingru let out a long sigh.

"Stop messing around."

Shen Qingru scolded, patting Xu Yuexin's arm, and said.

"You're leaving in a few days."

Xu Yuexin, holding her delicate shoulder, said.

"That won't work either, uh..."

This time, Shen Qingru had only turned her head halfway when Xu Yuexin kissed her again.

This time Xu Yuexin not only kissed, but held Shen Qingru so tightly that no gap remained between her slender, curvy body and his.

When Xu Yuexin finally let go again, Shen Qingru could barely breathe.

"Huh..."

After a long while, Shen Qingru recovered, then immediately looked at Xu Yuexin with an angry gaze and asked, "What on earth are you trying to do?"

"You know I'm about to leave."

That question was interesting...

"I want to leave a little memento before you go."

"A memento? I just want to leave quietly."

Saying that, Shen Qingru was still quite displeased.

But when she thought that Xu Yuexin was still so young, she wondered if her tone had been too harsh.

"What, did I make you restless?"

Xu Yuexin placed a kiss on Shen Qingru's forehead and said.

"Don't talk nonsense."

Shen Qingru pushed him away and said, "My whole family emigrated to the United States; there's no one here I care about any more."

"You acted like this today; what am I supposed to do now?"

"I don't ask for eternity, only that we once had it."

Xu Yuexin lifted Shen Qingru's jade-like hand, gazed deeply into her eyes, and said, "Don't overthink it."

At such a young age, a string of twisted logic.

I have no idea where they learned it.

As a woman with higher education, Shen Qingru wasn't so easily persuaded by him.

"Put that kind of thought away quickly, Xiao Xu."

Shen Qingru's expression tangled as she said, "Male-female relationships aren't like you think they are."

"Aunt Shen, what you said is wrong. When it comes to male-female relationships, I actually have more say than you do."

Xu Yuexin slightly lifted the corner of his mouth and said.

Shen Qingru couldn't help but burst into a dumbfounded laugh.

This time, she had to admit that Xu Yuexin was right.

"I really can't understand you, young man."

Embarrassed, Shen Qingru withdrew her hand, turned her back and said, "The house has been completely transferred."

"I have to go home to prepare my overseas luggage; let's meet again later."

"Why the rush? It's not like I'm leaving tomorrow."

Xu Yuexin, from behind, embraced Shen Qingru and said,

"Then I don't want to stay here either."

"You can't even convince yourself, afraid of what might happen next."

Xu Yuexin whispered a soft breath into Shen Qingru's ear, "Since that's the case, why not follow your heart?"

Follow your heart...

Could it really be that...

Shen Qingru felt her whole body become soft and limp, even losing the strength to push him away.

"You really... have made an aunt suffer!"

Shen Qingru, with red circles under her eyes, turned her back to Xu Yuexin and said.

Xu Yuexin turned Shen Qingru around, looked earnestly into her eyes, and said, "Love separated by mountains and seas can still be leveled."

Is he... serious? After I go abroad, will he still remember me?

Shen Qingru was moved by the verse; her eyes, full of watery light, met Xu Yuexin's.

After a long stare, Shen Qingru slowly closed her eyes.

Xu Yuexin realized this was a signal to launch an attack.

"Close the window."

Just as Xu Yuexin looked at Shen Qingru's full, firm form, about to make a move, Shen Qingru, with a resigned voice, reminded him.

"There's nobody in the courtyard either."

"No, close it."

Shen Qingru said resolutely.

Xu Yuexin had no choice but to step forward and close the window, and the room dimmed for a moment.

Then, he turned on the bedside lamp.

"I told you to close the window, why are you turning the light on now?"

"I like keeping the light on."

After speaking, Xu Yuexin pressed Shen Qingru's hand that reached for the switch, kissed her snow‑white neck, and said,

"You're really over the line."

Shen Qingru finally couldn't hold back and protested,

Xu Yuexin gave Shen Qingru no chance to continue speaking and kissed her directly.

His large hand also unfastened the buttons of Shen Qingru's cheongsam.

Under Xu Yuexin's assault, Shen Qingru at first could force herself to endure.

However, as Xu Yuexin's movements grew bolder, she eventually could no longer bear it and let out a suppressed gasp.

……

After a long while, in the bedroom.

Shen Qingru was covered with a towel blanket, her shoulders exposed as she leaned against Xu Yuexin's chest.

"I feel a bit dizzy."

Shen Qingru's cheeks flushed as she said,

"It'll pass slowly."

Xu Yuexin gently stroked her slender waist with affection and said,

"No, I have to go back."

Shen Qingru weakly shook her head, trying to pull herself out of Xu Yuexin's embrace.

"Why the rush? It's only just begun."

Xu Yuexin seized Shen Qingru by the waist, pressed her down, leaned his face down and looked at her elegant, beautiful face, saying,

Before the words finished, he saw a panicked expression on Shen Qingru's face.

"What? He's only just started?" Shen Qingru exclaimed in surprise.

"Good girl."

Without waiting for Shen Qingru to say anything, Xu Yuexin lowered his hips.

Immediately after, Shen Qingru's melodious whimper rang in his ears…

……

It wasn't until the afternoon that Xu Yuexin and Shen Qingru emerged from the courtyard and escorted her home.

"What time shall we leave the day after tomorrow?"

After arriving at Shen Qingru's doorstep, Xu Yuexin, riding his motorcycle, asked,

"You don't need to see me off."

Shen Qingru got off the motorcycle and, with a slightly recovered mind, replied,

Having shared such intimate joy, parting only makes it harder to let go.

"Tell me, what time?"

Xu Yuexin grasped Shen Qingru's wrist and said,

"Let go, don't let anyone see."

"If you don't tell me, I won't let go."

"You... I really can't handle you. How about nine in the morning, okay?"

"Fine, eight o'clock, meet at the airport entrance, don't be late."

Xu Yuexin finally released Shen Qingru's hand and said,

Shen Ayi is the woman he opened the envelope for.

How could the last glimpse before parting be missed? The day after seeing Shen Qingru off, the renovation crew officially moved in.

Since there were no complicated projects, the supervision was very relaxed, and there was no need to speak much with the workers.

After the renovation finished the day before, Xu Yuexin spent two yuan at a shop buying some red paper, wrapping 66 yuan inside it.

With the red envelope in hand, Xu Yuexin returned to Keyuan Community, found Zhu Lin's house, and handed the envelope to her.

"The house transferred ownership two days ago."

"Thank you for your effort in introducing me such a good property."

"This is a small token of my appreciation; please accept it."

Zhu Chen hurriedly waved her hand to refuse: "Congratulations on your housewarming; you don't need the red envelope."

"You've helped me so much; this is only fitting."

"Don't mention it; perhaps I'll need to ask you for a favor later."

Xu Yuexin seized Zhu Chen's hand, thrust the red envelope into it, and said, "How's the graduate exam going?"

"The written test passed, but I don't know if there's an interview."

When asked about the graduate exam, Zhu Chen immediately replied with a mix of joy and unease, "If there's an interview, I still don't know whether I can pass."

These days, graduate exams sometimes have interviews and sometimes don't.

Zhu Chen is also uncertain about this.

"Whether or not there is one, just prepare as if there is."

"Remember, in graduate interviews, teachers not only care about the candidate's professional knowledge reserve, but also whether the candidate is a moldable talent."

"All you need to do is show a strong desire to learn and a hint of that penetrating quality, and you'll easily earn appreciation."

"Ideally, you can also learn about some cutting‑edge research topics beyond the exam syllabus and be aware of the latest developments in this field worldwide."

Xu Yuexin, drawing on his own graduate‑school interview experience, explained to Zhu Chen.

Zhu Chen listened attentively, committing every word to memory.

"Alright, I'll prepare as you said."

It was only then that Zhu Chen realized his hand was resting in Xu Yuexin's large hand, and, feeling embarrassed, said, "You should also get along well with Qiao Qiao in the future."

"You really meddle a lot."

Xu Yuexin smiled, released his grip, and gave Zhu Chen a pinch on the cheek.

"I'm being serious,"

Zhu Chen's face turned red, unable to look Xu Yuexin straight in the eye, "Don't joke around."

Fine, since Zhu Chen categorizes his behavior as a joke.

Then let's have a few more jokes like this in the future.

Xu Yuexin thought to himself.

……

Soon, the day arrived for Shen Qingru to depart for the United States.

Xu Yuexin went to the airport early in the morning and later discovered that Shen Qingru had arrived before him.

Compared with before, Shen Qingru's gaze toward him now clearly held more reluctance.

"There's still quite a while before boarding."

After Xu Yuexin parked his motorcycle, Shen Qingru said to him, "We can chat for a while."

"Sure, let's talk."

Xu Yuexin and she walked into the terminal and sat side by side in a well‑lit spot.

"What do you plan to do after this?"

Shen Qingru asked.

"Earn money, enjoy life, and, oh right, go to school."

Xu Yuexin chose his words carefully and asked, "What are your plans after you go to the United States?"

He had originally intended to ask about caring for different women, but recalling that today was a farewell with Shen Qingru, he restrained himself and substituted it with enjoying life.

"I plan to first adapt to the lifestyle there, then attend university, and after obtaining a doctoral degree, take a teaching position."

Shen Qingru stated her plan.

"Then... have you considered the competitiveness of American universities?"

Xu Yuexin cautioned carefully.

American universities have always operated a promotion‑or‑departure employment system; entering does not guarantee a secure tenure.

Especially after the 1980s, with Reagan cutting public budget expenditures, university funding gradually declined, intensifying competition for teaching positions.

Many scholars with vast knowledge fail to secure a tenured post, forced to live day‑to‑day, and sometimes compelled to do manual labor.

Not to mention that Shen Qingru, as an immigrant studying humanities and social sciences, faces an even greater disadvantage.

"I've assessed the difficulty."

Shen Qingru, warm and self‑assured, said, "It's not a big problem for me."

"Well, it's good that it's not a big problem. But we also have to consider the changing situation in the United States."

"Hmm? What's your view on this?"

"I wouldn't call it a view, just a shallow insight."

"Currently, the United States has been plagued by inflation for ten years, putting great economic pressure on the country."

"After the year‑end election, the new president will inevitably adopt tax cuts to stimulate economic vitality, and fiscal spending will also be reduced."

"By then, university research funding will likely be severely squeezed, and competition for teaching posts will be intense."

"Hmm? Let me think… what you just said."

Hearing Xu Yuexin's insight, Shen Qingru nodded and said.

A man who can earn 10,000,000 Hong Kong Dollar naturally has far broader experience than ordinary people.

Shen Qingru placed great weight on his opinion.

She has channels for foreign news and knows that the United States is indeed suffering from stagflation.

Logically, it seems the only solution is the fiscal austerity that Xu Yuexin mentioned.

If that is the case, university operations will inevitably face a major test, and the difficulty of seeking a teaching post will rise sharply.

Shen Qingru pondered for a long time and ultimately agreed with Xu Yuexin's prediction.

"I agree with your forecast."

Shen Qingru took a deep breath and said, "We can't imagine life over there to be too smooth."

"Hmm, so we still need to plan a fallback here."

"In case it's unsatisfactory, we can return."

"Alright, I'll plan it right away."

Shen Qingru smiled calmly and said.

After a while, the plane took off, marking the moment of their parting.

"Goodbye, I hope we can meet again."

Shen Qingru looked at Xu Yuexin with reluctant affection and said.

"Hmm, definitely."

Xu Yuexin and she stood up together, hugging tightly.

Queue, check tickets, pass through.

Shen Qingru, as she walked into the boarding gate, still looked back at Xu Yuexin with lingering reluctance.

That glance didn't matter; her eyes reddened, and the corners of her eyes felt sour.

"Goodbye."

Xu Yuexin smiled, waved at her and said.

Shen Qingru also waved, but felt sour inside.

She had previously given herself to Xu Yuexin, and now she could no longer leave him.

When… can I come back to see him? Shen Qingru hadn't boarded the plane yet, but already began planning their next meeting.

Outside the boarding gate, Xu Yuexin watched Shen Qingru leave, until she vanished from his sight.

Let's go.

He hoped Aunt Shen would settle down in the United States and return soon.

As he left the airport, Xu Yuexin thought.

Since the renovation crew didn't come today, Xu Yuexin rode his motorcycle straight back to Da Yizi's house by Unity Lake.

After entering the house, Xu Yuexin went to the bedroom desk and picked up a copy of Wukong Legend.

Wukong Legend is still selling well; Wang Chaoyin said their published volume is booming.

Xu Yuexin plans to contact other publishers in a few days, print a few more batches, and earn extra money for his pocket.

And the writing of the next book should also be put on the agenda.

Xu Yuexin sat at the desk, thought for a moment, and soon an idea formed in his mind.

As the number of returning Educated Youth to the city increases, public security levels gradually decline, and many major and important cases arise.

The public's attention focuses on their own life and property safety, and major newspapers often discuss public security topics.

Then, let's write "Heavy Case!"

Xu Yuexin decided, took the Parker Gold Pen and Manuscript Paper from the desk drawer, and used one sheet as the cover.

"Heavy Case Six Group"! Four square, bold characters landed on the cover.

(End of chapter)