Besides You Mingxu, there was also a newly joined young woman in the team who looked honest and well-behaved. She sat at the lower end of the table, helping to pass dishes and pour tea. The brothers in the team were quite attentive to her. Everyone else was, naturally, a collection of rough men.

There was only one unofficial member, wearing a solid-colored collared T-shirt and black slim-fit pants. His face was fair and handsome, his demeanor refined yet exquisite, making him seem somewhat out of place among the table of rugged criminal investigators.

However, he didn’t seem to mind in the slightest. He sat in the position next to the head of the table, beside You Mingxu. One arm rested on the back of You Mingxu’s chair. Though he didn’t talk much, his presence was strong, impossible to ignore.

The biggest mystery of the Lushan Branch Bureau now had its answer.

Who could win over You Mingxu, that thorny flame of a beauty, and still earn the respect of all the criminal investigators who had once pursued her, making them willingly accept him as the son-in-law? It was the man before them.

Even when he was still half-stupid, calling her “A-Xu” softly every day, following her everywhere, even being ordered around by You Mingxu, the criminal investigators felt that although such a person was unexpected, seeing these two together somehow seemed right.

Now Yin Feng had fully recovered. Not to mention how he had captured Xiang Rong and apprehended Wei Lan, exposing the Punisher organization to the police and severely damaging it; how he had used just one day to catch the killer of the decorated undercover officer Guo Xing; how he had risked his life to rescue You Mingxu from Yin Chen’s hands, nearly dying in Guizhou; and how he had, as if by divine inspiration, captured the apprentice killer from the vast sea of humanity.

In the end, he was like a legend. First, he admitted to being the founder of the Punishers, causing an uproar among the police. But within just a few days, he dramatically reversed the situation, not only clearing himself of suspicion but also helping the police catch the entire Punisher organization in one sweep, exposing the terrible leader no one had expected, earning the greatest merit…

Looking at the man before them now—handsome, mature, wealthy, and famous—the brains he originally lacked were now present. His position beside You Mingxu was fully deserved in the eyes of the brothers.

So, someone raised a toast to Yin Feng.

“Teacher Yin, this glass is for you, truly living up to your reputation!”

“Haha, yes, no wonder you could chase down our Sister You.”

You Mingxu glanced sideways at Yin Feng. He wasn’t a person who enjoyed small talk. Of course, she had also seen him being socially adept and universally charming—

The villa, the rooftop, the long-legged woman with snowy breasts, his arm around her waist.

Yin Feng racked his brains but couldn’t figure out why You Mingxu had recalled that incident. Although before he was with You Mingxu, he had rarely dealt with these frontline criminal investigators. When he drank with Director Duan, You Mingxu’s bureau chief sat at the lower end.

He smiled slightly: “Thank you. And to you, the criminal investigation team of Lushan Branch, fierce as tigers and wolves, truly living up to your reputation.”

The two compliments made the others blush.

Yin Feng drained his glass in one go. Xu Mengshan sat on his other side and, enjoying the spectacle, immediately refilled his glass.

In the past, at team drinking gatherings, You Mingxu wouldn’t dominate, as she wasn’t that foolish, but she was still a formidable character that others dared not easily provoke. Today, however, they weren’t targeting her at all. After eating for most of the day, she had only drunk two glasses of wine, while Yin Feng had already had seven or eight!

But the group didn’t mind at all and continued to urge Yin Feng to drink. Even the new little sister in the team approached with a red face, holding wine, saying, “T-Teacher Yin, I’m your fan! I even went to your book signing! I brought your book today. Could you sign it for me later?”

Yin Feng smiled silently. That perfectly handsome appearance reminded You Mingxu: oh, right, he has this side too.

Look how excited the little sister was, she could barely speak clearly.

Xu Mengshan heavily patted Yin Feng’s shoulder. Yin Feng frowned imperceptibly. Xu Mengshan said, “Oh, little Ling Ling, we’re all family here. This will be your brother-in-law in the future, so why be so formal? Signed books? You can have as many as you want! Teacher Yin is going to marry into our team…” His words were cut off by someone pulling him aside.

The little sister covered her face and laughed, overjoyed.

You Mingxu just smiled faintly. Perhaps it was the alcohol, but a hint of restlessness surged in her heart. Suddenly, someone said in her ear, “I’m going to marry you? When did I find out about this?”

You Mingxu lowered her head and smiled, casually saying, “What? Is that beneath you?”

His voice was as low and deep as an animal ready to pounce: “I’m just afraid you won’t come to trouble me.”

A soft, sweet feeling slowly spread in her chest. You Mingxu thought, finally. Finally, they had eliminated the Punisher organization that had given the police so many headaches and posed the greatest danger to him. As he said, they had almost uprooted it entirely. The eyes that had been watching him in the dark for years were now locked up in prison by his own hands. He was fine, she was fine. Many people around them were also fine. As these thoughts stirred in You Mingxu’s heart, she leaned to the side, resting against his shoulder.

Although she had a generous and straightforward personality, she rarely showed affection toward him in front of so many people. Yin Feng felt the softness on his shoulder and leaned slightly in her direction, making her more comfortable. Neither made any big movements or sounds, and others who saw didn’t think much of it. So the two just quietly leaned against each other amid the lively banquet.

Someone else came to toast them both. You Mingxu instinctively stood up, but her waist was held firmly. Yin Feng was already embracing her while exchanging cups with others, his manner completely at ease. You Mingxu suddenly remembered a previous time when he had drunk with the team. Back then, he was still You Yingjun, sticking to her like a little wife the whole time, only allowed to obediently sip a few drops of alcohol.

Now, he had a different demeanor, and it seemed quite nice too.

After eating a while longer, You Mingxu noticed his face had reddened somewhat and asked, “You haven’t had too much to drink, have you?”

He glanced at her: “No, I’m still very clear-headed.” Then he smiled brightly, revealing a set of white teeth.

You Mingxu’s heart fluttered.

During this time, the criminal investigators brought up another interesting topic, and You Mingxu joined in the banter and downed two more glasses. When she turned back, she found the person beside her had gone quiet.

Yin Feng was slumped on the table, motionless.

Xu Mengshan, also half-drunk, asked with a grin, “Sister You, your man can’t handle it, huh? He’s already down.”

You Mingxu immediately retorted, “You’re the one who can’t handle it! So many of you ganging up on him alone!”

Everyone burst into laughter.

You Mingxu leaned over and lightly patted his face: “Are you okay?”

“Mmm… fine…”

“Want some water?”

“No!”

Under everyone’s gaze, You Mingxu’s heart inexplicably began to race.

The group had mostly finished eating. You Mingxu called Tu Ya from home, and with Xu Mengshan’s help, they hoisted the seemingly sleeping Yin Feng into the car.

You Mingxu’s head was also a bit dizzy from drinking, but she wasn’t drunk. She leaned back in the rear seat, holding Yin Feng’s hand. Seeing that although his eyes were closed and he wasn’t moving, his complexion was still good and his breathing was normal, she felt reassured.