Early the next morning.
Gu Chenan and Liu Mingrui went to the amusement park, spending a full day trying out all the rides and attractions.
By evening, the two returned home, still full of excitement.
Meanwhile.
At Black Owl.
"Chief, I have been loyal to the organization with unwavering dedication. You can't just throw me out like this!"
In the conference room.
Lin Yu stood before the assembled members, pleading for mercy from Fang Yuanyuan, who sat in the chief's seat.
Fang Yuanyuan's face was gloomy as she sneered, "I've said it before, expelling you from the organization is a matter to be decided by vote among the members. There's no use begging me."
She then surveyed the room and said, "Let's proceed with the vote."
"Those in favor of expelling Lin Yu from the organization, please raise your hands."
With that, Fang Yuanyuan immediately raised her hand.
Ma Bing also raised his hand without hesitation.
Hoshino Kannon and Li Chuan quickly followed suit.
The remaining members glanced at each other, momentarily conflicted.
They knew that Fang Yuanyuan alone had the power to decide Lin Yu's fate.
The reason she called for a vote was to force them to choose sides.
Although Cao Mang had considerable prestige in the organization, his influence waned after his departure.
No matter how close they were to Cao Mang before, they had to look out for themselves now that he was gone.
So, this decision didn't require much deliberation.
Soon, Hua Liran looked around and raised her hand.
Though she harbored resentment towards Gu Chenan, she needed to maintain her position as one of the twelve elite members to have any chance of dealing with him.
Seeing Hua Liran raise her hand, two of the remaining members quickly followed.
Suddenly, seven out of the nine members present had voted in favor. The last two were those who had accompanied Cao Mang to Suhang to eliminate the Li Family.
The pair exchanged glances before also raising their hands.
"Unanimous decision," announced the secretary, Wan Ke, as he stood up. "Mr. Lin, please gather your belongings and leave the organization now."
Seeing this result, Lin Yu's eyes widened in disbelief.
How... how could this happen...
If he couldn't stay in Black Owl, what support did he have left?
Why... why did it turn out like this...
Outside the Black Owl building.
Lin Yu stood on the sidewalk, pulling a suitcase.
He still seemed dazed and confused.
In his mind, fragments of his experiences in Donghai and Suhang kept replaying.
Su Qianmo, Liu Mingrui, Bai Yutian, Tang Yunjin, and Hoshino Kannon...
They had all been so close to him, so why did they quickly distance themselves once Gu Chenan appeared?
Why did this happen?
Lin Yu couldn't make sense of it.
Now that he had lost even Black Owl as his final safeguard, his hatred for Gu Chenan reached its peak.
"Gu Chenan!" he gritted his teeth, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the suitcase handle tightly.
"I will definitely have my revenge!"
"If I can't have it, you won't get it either!"
Just then, his phone rang.
Lin Yu's eyes flickered as he quickly answered.
"Hello, Brother Cao."
"I heard that bitch Fang Yuanyuan kicked you out of the organization?" Cao Mang's angry voice came through the phone.
Lin Yu nodded, "Can't be helped, she's Gu Chenan's person."
"Sigh." Cao Mang let out a deep breath, "This Gu Chenan, I'll make sure he gets what's coming to him!"
Suddenly, Lin Yu had a flash of inspiration and smirked, "Brother Cao, I have a plan that will not only destroy Gu Chenan but also utterly crush his spirit!"
"Tell me!" Cao Mang's voice was urgent.
Lin Yu looked around to ensure no one was nearby, then covered the phone and began whispering quietly.
...
"Yutian, I've arranged for someone to bring you back to Donghai."
"Is Young Master Gu back in Donghai?"
"Of course."
"Great, I'll return right away!"
At the Gu residence, Gu Chenan hung up the phone and stretched.
He felt a bit guilty about leaving Bai Yutian alone in Suhang.
Besides, it had been a while since he'd seen her, and he missed her.
Especially Bai Yutian's white-stockinged little feet, which he believed could prolong life with a single lick and cure all ailments with a single sniff.
Just then, his phone rang again.
The caller was Fang Yuanyuan.
"Hello, Sister Fang," Gu Chenan answered.
"Just letting you know, I've expelled Lin Yu from the organization," she said.
"Good," Gu Chenan nodded.
Once expelled from the organization, Lin Yu would definitely seek out Cao Mang, and the two of them would undoubtedly make a move against him.
This was exactly what Gu Chenan wanted.
"When... when are you coming back?" Fang Yuanyuan asked hesitantly after a pause.
Gu Chenan froze, swallowing hard, "I'll come to Yanjing once this matter is settled."
"Mm, okay."
"Oh, right," Gu Chenan suddenly remembered the matter of Tang Yunjin's parents.
He asked, "Can you help me with something?"
"What is it?"
"Help me rescue two people from the Lu Family in Yanjing."
"Rescue people?"
Fang Yuanyuan was stunned. You're asking the leader of an assassin organization to rescue people?
We're experienced in killing, not saving!
After a moment's thought, she still asked, "Who are we rescuing? How?"
"Tang Long and Wang Fang from the Tang Family in Donghai. It's simple, really. Just win a martial arts contest, and that's it," Gu Chenan explained.
"Huh?"
Fang Yuanyuan was completely lost.
"Uh... never mind, I'll go myself," Gu Chenan said, realizing his mistake.
In the original storyline, the Lu Family had stipulated that only someone who could win using the Primordial One Qi Exercise could secure the release of the captives.
No matter how skilled Fang Yuanyuan might be, she wouldn't know the Primordial One Qi Exercise.
"You're so bizarre!" Fang Yuanyuan complained before hanging up.
But even after ending the call, Fang Yuanyuan couldn't stop thinking about what Gu Chenan had said.
"Rescue people... is he out of his mind? Black Owl only kills, we never rescue."
As she said this, Fang Yuanyuan suddenly had a realization.
"Kill? That's right! Why don't I just wipe out the entire Lu Family?"
With this thought, Fang Yuanyuan immediately called Wan Ke: "Gather all members in the conference room. It's urgent."
Soon, all members had assembled in the conference room.
Fang Yuanyuan, already dressed in a black leather combat suit, tapped the table and announced, "We have a mission tonight."
"Chief, what kind of mission?"
Fang Yuanyuan looked around the room and declared, "We're going to eliminate the entire Lu Family."
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The Lu Family of Yanjing was a renowned and powerful clan, not just in Yanjing but throughout all of China.
Who on earth would dare to commission a hit on the Lu Family?
"Chief, has the client lost their mind?"
"The Lu Family? They have numerous members and many skilled fighters. Who would be foolish enough to target them?"
"Exactly, the Lu Family has connections everywhere. Doesn't the client fear being exposed?"
Faced with their confusion and shock, Fang Yuanyuan stood up. "To be frank, there is no client for this job. If we must name one... I am the client."
What?
The Chief is the client?
Well, that changes everything...
"Hmph, how dare the Lu Family offend our Chief? I'll make sure they understand the power of Black Owl!"
"So it's the Chief's order! The Chief is wise!"
Regardless of why Fang Yuanyuan wanted to eliminate the Lu Family, praising her wisdom was the safest bet. When it comes to flattery, always choose the most positive words.
Fang Yuanyuan was speechless at how quickly they changed their tune.
She waved her hand and ordered, "Put on your combat suits, bring your equipment, and mobilize all your subordinate teams!"
"Yes, Chief!"