Chapter Fifty-One: Brother, You’ve Become Shameless

Xue Tian'ai stared fixedly at the majestic mountain scenery before him, momentarily rendered speechless. It was vast, so vast, surging and overwhelming! Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that, by simply looking up, he would be met with Shen Xinyi’s deep, alluring cleavage. With his sharp eyes, Xue Tian'ai even spotted her underwear!

Pink lingerie? Was it yet another collection from the Pleasant Sheep series?

Xue Tian'ai’s eyes widened like copper bells as he strained to catch a clearer glimpse of the pink bra concealed beneath the police uniform. Simultaneously, his mind conjured up an image of Shen Xinyi clad only in pink “shine-shine” and pink panties—her alluring figure paired with innocent undergarments, truly one of the most tantalizing combinations! For a moment, Xue Tian'ai felt his blood surge with excitement.

Completely oblivious to the panoramic view she was currently offering Xue Tian'ai, Shen Xinyi quickly found his wallet and retrieved his ID card. She didn’t stand up immediately, but instead examined the photograph on the card. To her surprise, Xue Tian'ai appeared so young in his ID photo! Though still recognizable, his features were noticeably more youthful.

On the card, Xue Tian'ai’s delicate, youthful face was set off by a pair of bright, black eyes, and his well-defined features radiated confidence and determination—a stark contrast to his current lazy, lecherous demeanor!

Puzzled, Shen Xinyi looked up, about to ask why his ID photo looked so young, only to catch him staring, eyes agleam with a greenish glint, at a very specific spot on her body.

Following his gaze, Shen Xinyi's face darkened instantly. This scoundrel was ogling her again!

“Xue Tian'ai, what are you looking at?” she snapped, irritation flickering in her voice.

“I’m admiring the undulating mountain ranges,” Xue Tian'ai replied calmly, even offering his assessment. “From my observation, these peaks stand at least at the lofty height of 36D!”

“Pervert!” Shen Xinyi immediately covered her chest and backed away. “Do you want me to actually detain you?”

“I was only appreciating the towering mountains in my mind,” Xue Tian'ai answered with utter composure. “And as the morning sun rises, those proud peaks seem to be veiled in a pink hue, as if the Pleasant Sheep races across their blush. Officer Shen, can you envision such a breathtaking sight?”

Shen Xinyi paused briefly, then realized exactly what Xue Tian'ai was describing. Her pretty face flushed with alternating shades of blue and red. “Xue Tian'ai!”

“I’m right here!” he replied lazily.

“Are you peeking at me again?” Shen Xinyi glared at him, her eyes nearly spitting fire.

“Peeking? Peeking at what?” Xue Tian'ai feigned innocence. “Officer Shen, do you perhaps suffer from a persecution complex?” He paused, eyes darting around, then suddenly widened his eyes, covered his mouth with his cuffed hands, and exclaimed in disbelief, “Officer Shen, could it be that you want me to peek at something?”

“You…” Shen Xinyi felt utterly powerless before this man. Every time he teased her, she could never find the right words to retort, and a nameless flame of anger surged within her, her breathing quickening. Her chest heaved like two restless little bunnies.

Taking a deep breath to suppress her urge to pummel Xue Tian'ai, Shen Xinyi decided to change the subject. “Why do you look so young on your ID card?”

“Because I’m not wearing makeup!” Xue Tian'ai laughed and cried at once. What kind of questions was this young officer asking? His ID photo was taken when he was fifteen; how could he not look young?

“You…” Shen Xinyi was once again at a loss for words.

“What is it now, Officer Shen? Do you have any more questions? It’s already so late. You’re a guardian of the people, but I’m just an ordinary citizen in need of rest!”

“I don’t believe you’re an average citizen! What kind of ordinary person has access to firearms? What kind of ordinary person can take on multiple opponents at once?”

“You already asked me that. I told you, I’m just a regular, law-abiding citizen of Huaxia,” Xue Tian'ai replied, then continued, “If you really have no more questions, Officer Shen, shouldn’t you let me go? I’m in a hurry to get home!”

“No! I can’t let you go until I’ve gotten to the bottom of this!”

Just as Xue Tian'ai was about to say more, the door to the interrogation room swung open. A young man stepped in. “Shen Xinyi, you’re getting bold these days!”

Hearing this voice, Xue Tian'ai turned his head. When he saw the man’s face, his own expression grew subtly guarded.

Behind the young man stood a beautiful woman, her face etched with worry. It was none other than Gan Bingning, who had come to the station with Shen Xinyi and Xue Tian'ai.

Upon seeing Xue Tian'ai, Gan Bingning hurried to his side, concern in her voice. “Tian'ai, are you all right?”

“Director, why are you here?” Shen Xinyi was startled to see Xia Shuxiao. Hadn’t Director Xia gone off duty? Why had he returned?

“If I hadn’t come, it seems you’d have turned this place upside down!” Xia Shuxiao said angrily. “Release him at once! This is completely inappropriate!”

“I can’t!” Shen Xinyi protested. “This man is full of suspicious points. I absolutely can’t let him go!”

“I’ve already heard this young lady’s account and conducted a thorough investigation. Mr. Xue acted entirely in self-defense—he’s committed no crime whatsoever! On the contrary, it seems you, due to personal grievances, abused your authority and forcibly brought Mr. Xue to the station. How is that any different from a street thug?” Xia Shuxiao rebuked her sternly.

“That’s not true, Director, he—”

“I don’t care what happened before! I told you to release him—no ifs, ands, or buts!” Xia Shuxiao waved her off impatiently.

Seeing the director’s attitude, Shen Xinyi had no choice but to unlock Xue Tian'ai’s handcuffs, though she did so with great reluctance. She hadn’t worked with Director Xia for long, but she knew this new leader was not to be trifled with—his orders were absolute.

“See? I told you I’m a model citizen,” Xue Tian'ai said smugly, waving his newly freed hands in front of her.

Barely had the words left his lips before Shen Xinyi, seeing his smug expression, felt her anger flare again. Her dainty fists clenched tightly.

Not wanting to give her a chance to explode, Xue Tian'ai quickly grabbed Gan Bingning’s hand and dashed for the door. “Bingning, let’s get out of here before the tigress decides to devour us!”

He stuck out his tongue at Shen Xinyi as he slipped out the door.

“Director…” Shen Xinyi felt her blood boil with frustration.

“Look at yourself! What on earth were you thinking? Reflect on your actions!” Xia Shuxiao snapped, then hurried after Xue Tian'ai.

For a moment, Shen Xinyi was left alone in the interrogation room, standing there in confusion, her face flushed with anger. “Scoundrel, pervert! One day, I’ll make you pay!”

Outside the police station, as Xue Tian'ai led Gan Bingning away, Xia Shuxiao caught up with them and greeted Xue Tian'ai respectfully, “Big Brother.”

Hearing this, Xue Tian'ai frowned. With Gan Bingning beside him, he didn’t want too much exposed.

Still, silence would be awkward. Xue Tian'ai patted Gan Bingning’s hand. “Bingning, wait here a moment. I need to have a word with Director Xia.”

Gan Bingning nodded, her gaze lingering on Xue Tian'ai’s back as he walked away. Her heart rippled with feelings—this man was like a mystery, dreamlike and elusive, yet so easy to lose oneself in. After so many years, her heart seemed to beat again because of him.

Xue Tian'ai slung an arm around Xia Shuxiao’s neck and led him into a shadowy corner.

No sooner had they reached the corner than Xia Shuxiao’s stern demeanor melted away, replaced by excitement. “Big Brother, you’re back! You’re finally back! When did you return?”

Xue Tian'ai smiled gently. “Not long ago. It’s been ten years, yet you haven’t changed. How did you end up as a director here? Done with the Wolfpack?”

“It was Instructor Xue who transferred me here a few months ago, said it was a new mission for Wolfpack. At first, I didn’t understand, but now that you’ve returned, everything makes sense.”

“Ah…” Xue Tian'ai sighed deeply. It seemed the Xue family had been preparing for his return for months—why else would they have reassigned Xia Shuxiao, codename Remnant Wolf, to a small post as director in Beiyang City?

“Big Brother, why did you disappear without a word back then? The brothers all missed you. We asked Instructor Xue, and he said you’d gone to Europe as a hitman. Have you been well all these years?”

“It’s a long story. I’ll tell you when there’s time.” Xue Tian'ai gazed up at the star-filled sky, his eyes clouded with complicated emotions.

“Big Brother, now that you’re back, will you return to Wolfpack? The position of Sirius has been vacant ever since!”

“Not for now. I’ve come back this time to get married,” Xue Tian'ai replied with a wry smile.

“B-big Brother? You’re getting married?!” Xia Shuxiao stared at him, as though hearing the most outlandish thing imaginable.

“Yes, I’m at that age. Of course I’m getting married!” Xue Tian'ai laughed.

“Is it… the lady from just now?”

“No, what are you thinking? And listen—don’t spread rumors. I’m marrying Qin Mengxue of the Qin family. You’ve heard of her, right?”

“Oh my, Qin Mengxue! I should have guessed!” Xia Shuxiao slapped his forehead, then grinned wickedly. “But, Boss, it seems you’re quite lucky with the ladies!”

“Which eye of yours saw that?” Xue Tian'ai looked at him in disbelief. Lucky with women? Since he’d come back, all the beauties he’d met seemed to be out for his head.

“Well, that woman outside the station seemed awfully concerned about you. Your relationship can’t be simple, can it?”

“She’s just an employee at my wife’s company. Don’t go making things up.”

“Wow, Boss, only you would dare mess around right under your wife’s nose!” Xia Shuxiao gave him a silent thumbs-up.

“What nonsense! She’s just a friend!”

“I get it, I get it—friends with benefits are friends, girlfriends are friends!” Xia Shuxiao winked as if he understood everything.

“You’re even more outrageous than before!” Xue Tian'ai couldn’t help but admire his Fourth Uncle, Xue Xiquan—how could he have sent such a character to Beiyang City as police director? Was he not worried Xia Shuxiao would turn the place upside down?

“But, Boss, you’ve changed.”

“Oh? Become more handsome?”

“No, more shameless! You’re nothing like the aloof Sirius we knew!” Xia Shuxiao said with mock solemnity.

At this, Xue Tian'ai’s lips twitched. Without hesitation, he punched Xia Shuxiao right in the face.