Xiao Yajie was bewildered at the moment.
She was certain that she had clearly heard Gu Chenan's words just now, but the problem was that Gu Chenan hadn't spoken.
Ventriloquism?
Xiao Yajie looked at Xiao Jian with some doubt and asked, "Dad, did you hear any other voices just now?"
"Don't interrupt," Xiao Jian ignored her.
But judging from his reaction, he probably didn't hear what was said just now, so it couldn't be ventriloquism!
Xiao Yajie suddenly froze.
Could it be... Gu Chenan's inner thoughts?
I can actually hear Gu Chenan's inner thoughts?
At the thought of this, she was shocked, but she didn't show it.
She glanced playfully at Gu Chenan.
I want to see what your true purpose is for coming to our Xiao family. I believe your inner thoughts will give me the answer.
...
Xiao Jian knew that Gu Chenan's words about being willing to help others were pure nonsense.
But right now, he couldn't bother figuring out Gu Chenan's true intentions.
The group of people he had gathered from the ancient martial arts circle in Suhang had been searching for any trace of the Black Owl for so long, but they hadn't found anything.
It made Xiao Jian restless day and night!
Therefore, no matter what Gu Chenan's true purpose was, as long as he could help him track down the Black Owl's assassins, everything else could be worked out!
"So, Young Master Gu..." Xiao Jian took a sip of tea and said, "Are you going to help me track down the Black Owl's assassins?"
"Exactly," Gu Chenan nodded.
"Then... how do you plan to do it?" Xiao Jian asked.
Gu Chenan thought for a moment and said, "Ummm, let me tell you when the time comes."
[I'm coming to Suhang, and this matter will soon reach Lin Yu's ears.]
[He sent people to assassinate me before when I was in Donghai, but they were blocked by Hoshino Kannon. Now that I've come to Suhang, he will definitely take action.]
[Even if he doesn't do it himself, he will make his Black Owl assassins target me!]
[So, the simplest way to track down the Black Owl's assassins is to set up a trap and lure them in!]
Gu Chenan's inner thoughts appeared, and Xiao Yajie was stunned.
She keenly caught several key points from Gu Chenan's thoughts.
First, Lin Yu is related to the Black Owl, and he even sent Black Owl to assassinate Gu Chenan!
Second, Gu Chenan actually intends to use himself as bait to expose the assassins!
She was shocked!
She had believed in Lin Yu because of his impressive skills when he said he would help her track down the Black Owl's assassins.
But she didn't expect that Lin Yu would actually be associated with the Black Owl!
Moreover, this matter might even be orchestrated by Lin Yu himself!
Furthermore, Gu Chenan, the notorious playboy who was known throughout Donghai and Suhang, was willing to risk his life by luring out those assassins!
Why would he do that?
Those are members of the Black Owl organization. Isn't he afraid of death?
Xiao Yajie wanted to know more about Lin Yu, so she threw out a hint, "Young Master Gu, not long ago, a person named Lin Yu came from your Donghai. He also wants to help our Xiao family solve this matter. Perhaps... you can collaborate."
"Yeah, Gu Shaohao, I almost forgot," Xiao Jian chimed in. "Although Lin Yu is young, he has good skills. Both of you are from Donghai, so you can collaborate!"
Gu Chenan forced a smile and replied, "Forget it, I don't like working with outsiders."
[Who wants to collaborate with that person who lacks common sense?]
[He probably wants to crush me when he sees me.]
[Besides, Lin Yu is affiliated with the Black Owl. How could I work with him to catch Black Owl's assassins? It's impossible.]
Upon hearing Gu Chenan's thoughts, Xiao Yajie made a firm decision.
This whole thing was orchestrated by Lin Yu from start to finish!
Not only that, Lin Yu even tried to deceive me with sweet words!
All those claims about helping our Xiao family expose the assassins of Black Owl, and being willing to give up everything for me, were all lies!
Xiao Yajie pursed her red lips and clenched her teeth.
...
"By the way, Master Xiao, we'll need your cooperation when the time comes," Gu Chenan said.
"Don't worry, Gu Shaohao. Just let me know whenever you need the Xiao family's assistance. After all, this matter originally concerns our Xiao family," Xiao Jian replied.
Gu Chenan finished his tea in one gulp and stood up. "Alright, that's settled. I'll contact you when it's time to take action."
Xiao Jian also stood up. "Gu Shaohao, is there anything else that the Xiao family needs to do?"
"Well..." Gu Chenan's gaze turned to Xiao Yajie, and he said, "If it's convenient... I'd like to borrow Miss Xiao."
The plan was already set—they would use him as bait to lure out Lin Yu and the assassins of Black Owl.
At that time, the Xiao family members present would naturally discover Lin Yu's true identity.
However, if Lin Yu found out that he was still targeting the Xiao family after arriving in Suhang, the plan would be ruined.
So in order to make Lin Yu target him first, he needed to make Lin Yu hate him enough.
Although Lin Yu had wanted to crush him back in Donghai, there was a chance that he would attack the Xiao family first, thinking that he would die sooner or later anyway.
After careful consideration, Gu Chenan felt the need for some insurance.
Wasn't Lin Yu currently trying to win over Xiao Yajie?
According to Ma Bing's investigation, Lin Yu had almost succeeded in winning over Xiao Yajie.
Therefore, if he wanted Lin Yu to hate him enough to kill him on the spot, he would have to make use of Xiao Yajie.
Of course, Gu Chenan only thought of Xiao Yajie because of the importance of the plan, not because of her attractive figure.
"Borrow... Borrow?" Xiao Jian narrowed his eyes and looked at Xiao Yajie, then at Gu Chenan.
Well, well, so you've been waiting here. Your true intentions are finally revealed!
So that's why you wanted to help our Xiao family. You were actually eyeing Yajie?!
I, Xiao Jian, am the head of the Xiao family. How can I use my daughter to save my own life?
Even if I die, even if the Black Owl kills me, I would never hand Yajie over to a playboy like you!
Xiao Jian's expression turned cold, and he spoke, "Gu Shaohao, I can't agree to this."
"I'm willing." Suddenly, Xiao Yajie spoke up.
Xiao Yajie stepped forward and looked at Xiao Jian. "Dad, I'm willing."
Xiao Jian was taken aback and quickly said, "Yajie, Dad is still..."
"Dad, you don't need to say anything more. I've made up my mind, and I have my own reasons for doing this," Xiao Yajie insisted.
"Yajie..." Xiao Jian's eyes turned red.
"Dad..." Xiao Yajie's gaze was resolute.
Gu Chenan watched the scene in silence.
[Xiao Yajie is part of the plan. I'm using her solely to ensure the plan is carried out. Don't you dare think otherwise.]
[I can't believe it. Look at you two, father and daughter, acting out a life-and-death separation here.]
[Is it necessary? It's not like I'm going to harm her. Is it necessary for it to be like this?]
"Xiao Jiazhu, I'm using Miss Xiao for something that's not strange. If you mind, forget about it," Gu Chenan shrugged.
"Dad, I believe in Mr. Gu's plan!" Xiao Yajie said loudly.
"You... both of you..."
Xiao Jian looked at Gu Chenan, then at Xiao Yajie, and finally sighed and compromised. "Well, fine."