Gu Chenan was slightly taken aback.
Even though he knew Cao Mang and Gong Fei had a good relationship, he never expected Cao Mang would be willing to leave with him in exchange for not letting him stay in Black Owl.
If it was just both of them leaving Black Owl, Gu Chenan could accept that.
But the problem was, there was still that idiot Lin Yu!
If he left Black Owl, Lin Yu would definitely become one of The Twelve Owls, and who knows how high he could climb.
Leaving Black Owl was fine, but letting Lin Yu benefit was absolutely not!
"What are you thinking about?"
Fang Yuanyuan saw Gu Chenan lost in thought and walked over to him.
"Nothing," Gu Chenan shook his head and continued, "Cao Mang still hasn't come to find me or you, he's probably already made his decision."
"What decision?" Fang Yuanyuan sat down next to Gu Chenan, casually placing a hand on his thigh.
Gu Chenan looked down at Fang Yuanyuan's small hand, which was now moving along his thigh towards that area.
[What does this mean?]
[Why is she getting handsy while we're just talking?]
[Hiss~ Does she want it?]
"Cao Mang probably won't reconcile with me. He wants to exchange himself for me," Gu Chenan said, glancing at Fang Yuanyuan. "By the way, can you keep your hand still?"
Fang Yuanyuan's face reddened as she quickly withdrew her restless hand. "I- I just accidentally... What do you mean 'keep it still'?"
She then asked, "Are you saying Cao Mang has already decided to leave the organization with you?"
"Mm-hmm," Gu Chenan nodded.
"So what do you plan to do now?" she asked.
Gu Chenan sighed and smiled, "I don't know. Maybe I'll do as he wishes and leave the organization with him."
"What? Leave? No way!" Fang Yuanyuan immediately shook her head.
But a second later, she swallowed and explained, "Don't misunderstand. Um~ It's not that I can't bear to see you go. You and Cao Mang are both of The Twelve Owls. Losing both of you would be a big loss for the organization."
"So do you have any way to keep me from leaving?" Gu Chenan raised an eyebrow.
"I... I don't know," Fang Yuanyuan pondered for a moment, but couldn't come up with any good ideas.
"Then that settles it. It's even harder for me not to leave!" Gu Chenan said.
"I said you and Cao Mang are both of The Twelve Owls, you both..." Fang Yuanyuan suddenly stopped here, lowered her head in thought for a moment, then looked up directly at Gu Chenan. "Anyway, you can't leave."
"What, you can't bear to part with me?" Gu Chenan chuckled, turning to look at Fang Yuanyuan.
"How many times do I have to say it? I'm not reluctant to let you go!"
Fang Yuanyuan jumped up like a little white rabbit, looking fierce.
"Is that so?"
Gu Chenan grinned, stood up and pulled Fang Yuanyuan into his arms.
...
Meanwhile.
Cao Mang and Lin Yu walked out of the office.
Cao Mang had already decided to leave Black Owl, but before that, he needed to let Fang Yuanyuan know why he was leaving.
So, he was now going to Fang Yuanyuan's room to explain the situation to her.
Beside him, Lin Yu looked sad, but his heart was full of anticipation.
Once Gu Chenan and Cao Mang leave, I'll be one of The Twelve Owls!
Haha, Cao Mang is really my benefactor!
Soon, the two arrived outside Fang Yuanyuan's room.
Knock knock knock.
Cao Mang knocked on the door and said, "First Seat, it's me, Cao Mang."
There was a rustling sound from inside the room, which stopped when Cao Mang spoke.
"You- um~ What do you want?" Fang Yuanyuan's voice came through.
Cao Mang sighed and said, "There's something I need to report to the First Seat."
"Wait a moment, I'll- ah, I'll come find you later."
Cao Mang was stunned, hearing something was off.
"First Seat, are you not available?"
"Don't worry about it, just go first, I'll come find you later."
Cao Mang wanted to say something more, but thought better of it and didn't speak. He just nodded, "Yes, First Seat."
With that, he turned and left.
Inside the room.
"Weren't we discussing you and Cao Mang? What are you doing!" Fang Yuanyuan turned to look at Gu Chenan.
Gu Chenan smiled, "Didn't you start this?"
"Hmph~" Fang Yuanyuan rolled her eyes at Gu Chenan. "Let's be clear. You can't leave!"
"Well, give me a reason why I can't leave. I don't understand why I can't go," Gu Chenan said teasingly.
Fang Yuanyuan swallowed, thought for a moment, then glanced at the computer.
"Oh right, if you leave, who will help me play games?"
"Huh? Just for that? Then I'll leave right now," Gu Chenan stood up, pretending to leave.
The next second, Fang Yuanyuan hugged Gu Chenan's waist from behind.
The warm sensation enveloped him, and Gu Chenan could clearly feel Fang Yuanyuan's heartbeat.
Fang Yuanyuan bit her red lips lightly and whispered, "No!"
Gu Chenan turned around, gently pushed Fang Yuanyuan away, looked at her slightly reddened eyes, and sighed, "It's just temporary. I'll come back."
"Really?"
"Of course," Gu Chenan nodded. "If I don't come back, who will help you play games? Who will take magical girl photos of you?"
Fang Yuanyuan pursed her lips, and finally nodded.
"You must come back," she said softly.
...
Two hours later.
In Cao Mang's office.
Cao Mang sat with his legs crossed, feet on the desk, waiting idly.
A moment later, there was a knock on the office door, and Fang Yuanyuan walked in.
"First Seat."
Cao Mang immediately sat up straight, and Lin Yu beside him also greeted her.
Fang Yuanyuan nodded, then turned to Cao Mang and said, "Speak. What did you want to see me about earlier?"
Cao Mang opened the crumpled assassination list and handed it to Fang Yuanyuan, "First Seat, please take a look at this."
Fang Yuanyuan took the list, glanced at it, and put on a puzzled expression, "What's this about? Gu Chenan already has assassination contracts against him, and now you have some too?"
She looked at Cao Mang and said, "Tell me, is someone in the organization causing trouble?"
Without a doubt, these two assassination contracts targeting Cao Mang were aided by Fang Yuanyuan, but now she was acting like she knew nothing about it.
Fang Yuanyuan's feigned ignorance made her stance clear.
Cao Mang gave a bitter smile and shook his head, "First Seat, I don't know if someone is causing trouble, I only know that neither Gu Chenan nor I can stay in the organization anymore."
"I understand the organization's rules. Once a contract is accepted, even if Gu Chenan and I are of The Twelve Owls, we must act according to the contract."
"Now Gu Chenan and I only have two choices: either we both commit suicide to complete the mission, or we directly defect from the organization."
Hearing the word "defect," Fang Yuanyuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Cao Mang, "You want to betray the organization?"
Cao Mang shook his head, "No, not me. It's both Gu Chenan and I who have to betray the organization."
Cao Mang was extremely clever. He now tied everything he said to Gu Chenan.
If Fang Yuanyuan wanted to kill him, she would have to deal with Gu Chenan too.
Moreover, he had already spread this news, and now the whole organization knew that Gu Chenan and Cao Mang's names appeared on the assassination list.
Even if Fang Yuanyuan wanted to kill Cao Mang, she wouldn't do it in front of everyone. And if she killed Cao Mang, she would have to kill Gu Chenan as well.
Fang Yuanyuan also realized this point. She smiled gently, "Old Cao, I understand you. This is unavoidable. I can't force you to kill yourself, can I?"
"You can leave if you want, but before that, you need to hand over your responsibilities."
Hand over?
Hearing this, Lin Yu beside them became excited, his heart racing.
Does she mean I should take over from Cao Mang?
If that's the case, wouldn't I directly replace Cao Mang and become one of The Twelve Owls?
Once I become an Owl, and Gu Chenan leaves the organization, dealing with him will be a piece of cake!
Cao Mang nodded, "Handing over is no problem. What about Gu Chenan?"
"Him..." Fang Yuanyuan paused for a moment. "I'll talk to him about his situation. You don't need to worry about it."
"No problem," Cao Mang shrugged. "I trust the First Seat will handle Gu Chenan and me appropriately."
"Isn't that right, First Seat?" Cao Mang smiled smugly.
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