Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 189 Is There a Future?_1

"Sir Wu!"

Yun Shi Yu shouted anxiously from upstairs, "He’s my most important friend. I will let him go right now, please don’t hurt him, okay?"

The elder in the long robe glanced at her indifferently, "As Miss Yun, you do not think of repaying the clan’s nurturing kindness but collude with outsiders to bring chaos to the family home.

Yun Shi Yu, you have committed grave offenses and have no right to plead with this old man."

"Wu..."

"Yu!"

Xiao Ming interrupted her, "Do you know what the meaning of ’family’ is?"

Without waiting for Yun Shi Yu to respond, he continued, "It is to give to each other without expecting anything in return, regardless of whether there is a blood relationship or whether you share a surname, that’s family.

Conversely, if one always demands repayment, even if they are blood relatives, they are nothing but creditors seeking debts, no different from an investment company demanding dividends.

So, Yu, though the Yun Family is your home, these two wretched old men here have no right to be your family.

They are just investors, you pay them dividends when you make a profit, and that’s it."

"Impudent!"

Yun Changbai became furious, "In front of me, you dare to bewitch my Yun Family’s daughter with your seductive words; you are courting death!

Jingyan, cripple him!"

The long-robed elder named Wu Jingyan squinted his eyes, "Young man, to have made it here alone, you must have been taught by a notable master.

Which sect are you from? Speak, and later this old man will go find your master to ask how he educates his disciples."

"Old fool, you’re thinking too much."

Xiao Ming sneered, "The reason I could make it here is mainly because the Yun Family’s people are too trash, not even worth fighting.

My master isn’t from some notable clan, just an ordinary wretched old man.

But if being ’notable’ means being like you, then I’d rather not be—it’s too damn shameful!"

"Scoundrel!"

Wu Jingyan cursed in rage, "Today, this old man must teach you a lesson.

Remember, the one who crippled you is Wu Jingyan, a retainer of the Yun Family!"

Before his voice had faded, the old man’s left foot stomped out fiercely; his long robe fluttered without wind, his presence terrifying.

And then, there were no ’and thens’.

Because Xiao Ming pulled out a gun, and under the shocked gazes of Wu Jingyan, Yun Changbai, and Yun Shi Yu, he shot through Wu Jingyan’s thigh.

"What era is it—it’s all about playing the wuxia novel tropes. Old man, do you have a cosplay addiction?"

Showboating, Xiao Ming blew across the gun muzzle and then put away the handgun before striking a pose.

"Come on, since I was a kid I’ve loved helping the elderly cross the street, known as the ’Young Gentleman Who Honors the Elderly’.

Since you want to fight, let’s do it!

Don’t say that I, the young master, am bullying you because I’m young, I’ll let you make the first three moves."

Yun Shi Yu massaged her temples, suddenly feeling like she might have chosen her friends poorly.

Yun Changbai and Wu Jingyan, on the other hand, were one white with anger, the other red with fury.

"You... shameless!"

Wu Jingyan cursed, clutching his thigh.

"Someone! Someone!" Yun Changbai shouted, "Quick, someone send Mr. Wu to the hospital, and then call the police!"

A Yun Family Servant immediately rushed to help Wu Jingyan, but the one who was about to call the police paused, pointed at something not too far away, and said, "Old, old master, the police are already here."

Yun Changbai whirled around and saw a short-haired woman striding forward with four or five officers.

"Excuse me, are you Yun Changbai?"

The short-haired woman asked, stopping in front of the old man.

Yun Changbai nodded, "I am, you are..."

"We received an anonymous tip that you are implicated in a murder case; please come with us to the police station for an immediate investigation.

"This is an arrest warrant!"

The woman flashed a piece of paper for Yun Changbai to see, then waved her hand, signaling the police officers behind her to step forward and handcuff the old man.

Yun Changbai was suddenly enraged, "What are you... what are you doing? What murder case? I’ve led a righteous life, standing upright, how could I possibly..."

"Yang Nianqiao," the woman said, "does the name sound familiar to you, Mr. Yun?"

Yun Changbai’s expression changed, and finally, a look of panic appeared in his eyes. He ordered the servants, "Notify Jianyuan and Feiyu immediately, tell them to..."

"There’s no need for that."

The short-haired woman interrupted him again, "Yun Jianyuan and Yun Feiyu should arrive at the police station before you do, you’ll be able to see each other very soon."

Yun Changbai was completely dumbfounded.

Yun Jianyuan was his eldest son, and Yun Feiyu was his eldest grandson, both of whom he had high hopes for as the Yun Family’s future heirs.

Now, including himself, the old, middle, and young generations of the main branch had all been arrested. Did the Yun Family have a future left?

Suddenly, he remembered something and looked incredulously at Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming gave him a slight smile, "I said if you didn’t want to see the Yun Family fall, you should have released Yu. It’s a pity you didn’t listen."

Yun Changbai was shocked and angry, full of regret, and even more confused.

He couldn’t understand how this could happen, the Yun Family wasn’t just any wealthy household, he had operated in the provincial capital his whole life, his power and influence had long penetrated every aspect, a slight move in one part might affect the whole situation.

Yet, the police had come into his home to arrest people, and he hadn’t heard the slightest hint beforehand.

How... how was this possible?

What had happened?

And just who exactly was this Xiao Ming?

Unfortunately for him, Xiao Ming would not answer, and the police officers wouldn’t allow him to stay put indefinitely.

Yun Changbai was led away, and it was as if the short-haired woman only then took notice of the bloodstains on Wu Jingyan’s robe.

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Wu Jingyan’s eyes darted around before he forced a smile, "Just scraped some skin during martial arts practice, it’s nothing serious."

"I see! Elder, you should still take better care of yourself. Go apply some medicine quickly, if you wait too long the wound might get infected."

Speaking, the short-haired woman bowed down to pick something up from a small hole in the ground and casually tossed it into the pond.

Wu Jingyan’s pupils contracted in alarm, and with a wary glance at Xiao Ming, he left with the aid of the Yun Family servants.

He had seen very clearly that what the short-haired woman had thrown into the pond was the bullet that had penetrated his thigh.

Once everyone was gone, the woman finally looked up at Yun Shi Yu, asking Xiao Ming, "For this, I guess I’m owed a favor by you now, huh?"

Xiao Ming smiled, "And it’s a big one at that."

"That’s the deal. I’m off."

The woman waved her hand nonchalantly and walked away with an air of carefree ease.

Xiao Ming let out a breath and turned around, "Have you been rotting upstairs?"

Yun Shi Yu bit her lip, "The door was locked, I couldn’t get out. You’ve been busy for so long, you must be tired too. Come in and rest, I’ll make you some tea."

"What tea? Get me a Coke, iced."

Xiao Ming walked over, didn’t even glance at the lock on the door, and rudely kicked it open.

Although the Embroidery Building looked ancient and classical on the outside, its interior was not purely traditional. Modern furniture made up at least eighty percent which reassured Xiao Ming, who was worried about sitting on rosewood chairs.

Seeing him dusty and weary, Yun Shi Yu was moved and pained, handing him a Coke with ice, she asked, "Would you like to take a bath to relax? I’ll go run some hot water."

Xiao Ming had traveled far and had just fought with dozens of people; his clothes were soaked with sweat, indeed in need of a bath.

"Do you have a dryer?"

"Yes. But don’t worry about not having clothes to wear when you come out, I have a few sets of my father’s pajamas in my closet. You’re about the same size, they should fit you well enough."

Xiao Ming nodded, "Then go ahead! Make sure the water is hot, I do need to relax my muscles."

Yun Shi Yu turned and headed toward the bathroom, her cheeks flushed and her heart beating so wildly it felt like it could burst out at any moment.

She had slipped a drug into Xiao Ming’s Coke.