Chapter 8 Too beautiful, I dare not look at it

Xiao Yu puts down the case files and checks his phone to see that it's already half past six.

His colleagues have left and his boss, Master Guo Qiang, even invited him to dinner but he declined.

Xiao Yu is feeling the pressure of the three-day deadline given by the system to solve the case.

He is eager to use the system skill called 'Falcon's Eye' but is not sure of the difference between a skill and an ability.

He worries that if he doesn't solve the case, the system might take away both his ability and skill, which he finds unfair.

Xiao Yu continues to analyze the case files while complaining about the system's inhuman behavior.

Xiao Yu's phone rang unexpectedly and he checked the caller ID, which showed the name of Mu Qingwu. He was puzzled and wondered why she was calling him.

Xiao Yu spoke to her on the phone and asked, "What's wrong?"

"busy?" Mu Qingwu spoke with her distinct and unemotional voice. "Let's eat together and discuss something."

Xiao Yu initially wanted to decline the invitation, but his hunger got the best of him, so he smiled and asked, "Sure, where should we go?"

"Where are you, I'll pick you up?" Mu Qingwu's tone was a bit irresistible.

"Your domineering temper is a bit unpleasant." Xiao Yu curled her lips, "I like a girl who can cry for a while after getting punched, or a big sister who can sing."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Mu Qingwu said, "I have a habit of speaking like this, but I'm gonna try to change it in the future."

Xiao Yu was surprised by something new about Mu Qingwu.

This was unlike some of the girls Xiao Yu knew before, who never admitted their mistakes or shortcomings, even if they were wrong.

Although Mu Qingwu didn't exactly admit to being wrong, she did promise to make changes, which was almost the same thing.

This made Xiao Yu think that maybe she had misjudged Mu Qingwu before.

"XX Road, Criminal Investigation Brigade." Xiao Yu said the address.

In a short amount of time, a high-end sports car pulled up in front of the Criminal Investigation Brigade where Xiao Yu was standing.

Xiao Yu got into the car after opening the door.

Mu Qingwu started the car and Xiao Yu asked, "What's going on?"

We only parted ways this morning, so I'm trying to figure out what could be going on...

Mu Qingwu spoke calmly with her beautiful face, "I told my mother that I have a boyfriend and she wants to meet him tomorrow. I wanted to talk to you about it and ask if you can meet my mother with me tomorrow."

Xiao Yu: ...

Xiao Yu's scalp felt a bit numb and his heart skipped a beat. In his understanding, mothers-in-law are often portrayed as scary creatures.

Even though their identities were fake, the idea of meeting her "mother-in-law" was still daunting.

Xiao Yu was shocked and asked Mu Qingwu, who was driving, "Are you sure about this? Has your mother already believed that you have a boyfriend? This seems too sudden!"

Mu Qingwu looked over at Xiao Yu and chuckled at her surprised expression. "My mother is really eager to have a grandchild, so she doesn't care who my boyfriend is, as long as he's a guy and alive," she explained. "She won't make it difficult for me to find someone."

Xiao Yu became upset and said, "How could you say that? Am I just a tool to you? I feel like I'm being dragged into something that could cause trouble."

Mu Qingwu tried to ease the situation by laughing and saying, "Don't be angry. That's why I invited you to dinner, so we can discuss and figure out how to handle this situation."

Xiao Yu was suspicious and wondered if Mu Qingwu was trying to bribe her. She asked, "What do you mean'?"

Mu Qingwu hesitated for a moment and then said, "We need to figure out how to handle the situation between us and how to act like a couple in front of my mother."

Xiao Yu wondered if Mu Qingwu was trying to bribe him, asking her what they needed to arrange.

Specifically, how should they act like a real couple in front of Mu Qingwu's mother?

Xiao Yu felt happy about the prospect of being intimate with Mu Qingwu but worried that other people might see through their act.

He couldn't help feeling a sense of sadness and self-pity, realizing that he had never had a partner in his life.

However, he tried to console herself, reminding himself that he was still young and had plenty of time.

Outside the hot pot restaurant, Mu Qingwu's sports car was parked in a parking space.

Mu Qingwu asked, "Do you like hot pot?" with a frown, "Isn't it too greasy for you?"

Xiao Yu opened the car door and replied with a smile, "So what you're really asking is if it will make me gain weight or cause acne, right?"

Mu Qingwu: ...

As Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu entered the hot pot restaurant, they immediately drew a lot of attention due to their good looks.

Mu Qingwu's figure and demeanor were particularly striking, with her perfect curves accentuated by a gorgeous dress and a look of challenge and confidence in her eyes.

Any normal man would feel the desire to conquer her and achieve an incomparable sense of glory.

Seeing many male animals staring at Mu Qingwu, Xiao Yu rolled his eyes, "You really are not suitable to come here!"

"yes?" Mu Qingwu curled her lips, "Thank you for not taking me to a street vendor."

"Hahahaha" Xiao Yu laughed out loud.