Chapter 386 - 386: Third Master Is Really Too Corny


    Trantor: Dragon Boat Trantion Editor: Dragon Boat Trantion


    He didn’t even know how to be grateful. He shouldn’t have spoken to the Chen family so evenly. Why should Lu Zhiyuan be so high and mighty? He should have been more submissive, and strike where it hurts.


    “Third Master, there must be a misunderstanding in all this. Right after your ident, I called to inquire about your condition. When you were brought here, I investigated, and it was indeed not our doing. It was a decision made by a branch of our Chen family, acting recklessly. I will provide an exnation to Third Master.”


    Chen Liangyou had to take a step back, feeling cornered. On his way here, he had considered that if Lu Zhiyuanpromised a bit, this incident could be forgotten. But if Lu Zhiyuan insisted on pursuing it, he could find a scapegoat.


    Rong Li and Li Jiang exchanged nces, as if they had anticipated this. Rong Li was on the verge of bursting intoughter!


    “What kind of exnation are you willing to give?” Lu Zhiyuan leaned forward, smiling somewhat casually. This was a side of Third Master that the Chen family had never seen before. In their impression, Third Master was as cold as ice, never one to smile or speak so casually.


    “It was my luck that I survived the fall off the cliff along with the car. That was a certain-death collision. So, I’m very curious, what kind of exnation does Mr. Chen intend to provide?”


    His tone was gentle, but it sent shivers down one’s spine.


    Chen Yang said, “Third Master, please don’t be so aggressive. We’ve said that we will provide an exnation.”


    “I survived a near-death experience and I want an exnation. How is that being aggressive?” Lu Zhiyuan continued to smile. “If you can’te up with one, let me make a suggestion. Let’s push him off a cliff too. If he’s still alive after that, we can let bygones be bygones. How about that?”


    Li Jiang almost burst outughing. Third Master, you’re too ruthless. Isn’t this taking a life?


    Rong Li pped her hands. “Great idea! An eye for an eye. 1 think it’s excellent! 1’11 volunteer to be the one to take the fall!”


    Everyone else was left speechless.


    “Third Master, are you nning to sever ties with our family?” Chen Liangyou asked in a deep voice.


    He was confident that Lu Zhiyuan wouldn’t dare topletely cut ties with the Chen family. After Jiang Junlin’s identity was exposed, he should understand who he was dealing with. Jiang Junlin had connections that hecked, and Hun Bank was a financial powerhouse. Jiang Junlin almost monopolized domestic financial assets. How could hepete with Jiang Junlin? He had no choice but to seek cooperation with the Chen family.


    “It seems Mr. Chen wants to part wayspletely with me,” Lu Zhiyuan’s expression turned cold. “You want my life, and yet you expect me to continue cooperating with you. That’s wishful thinking.”


    “This time, it was a decision made by the branch without my knowledge,” Chen Liangyou sighed. “Originally, I wanted to protect him. But now it seems I have no choice but to speak the truth. Chen Rushi has always had connections with our family. When he was in ck Hawk, 1 tried to support him. He had the ability and ambition to be the owner of ck Hawk. You, Third Master, were a neer, and he had some grievances. The Chen family had a strong foundation on that side. Later, due to a momentary mistake, you expelled him from ck Hawk, and he joined the Triad. Now that Jiang Junlin’s identity has been exposed, being the Triad leader has be a hot potato. He’s not willing to give up, but he also knows it’s futile, so he acted recklessly. How you choose to deal with him is up to you. Our main family truly had no knowledge of this.”


    Chen Liangyou had no choice but to push Chen Rushi into the spotlight. Originally, it was a n that would have been a sure hit, a certain-death n. If Lu Zhiyuan had died, and Gu Ci had died as well, Jiang Junlin would definitely not reconcile with ck Hawk. At that time, he could find another scapegoat, and ck Hawk would return to Chen Rushi’s hands, which he could easily control. He never dreamed that Lu Zhiyuan would survive. This made the situation very tricky.


    With Lu Zhiyuan alive, the situation becameplicated!


    If he gave up cooperation with the Chen family, whom would he choose instead? Apart from his arch-nemesis Mr. Zhang, there were others in the same faction. If he chose Mr. Zhang, and he and Jiang Junlin joined forces, their faction would be squeezed out. If he chose the same faction, the position of the Chen family’s leader might not be secure. No matter how he chose, the Chen family would lose terribly. He shouldn’t have listened to Chen Rushi’s one-sided ount and made that impulsive decision. Now, he was trapped and had no way out.


    “So, this was Chen Rushi’s doing?” Lu Zhiyuan inquired.


    “Yes, he’s audacious and daring. The Chen family won’t provide any assistance to Chen Rushi in the future. If you wish to punish him, we won’t intervene either. We just hope that you won’t hold any grudges, as this matter has nothing to do with our Chen family,” Chen Liangyou exined.


    “If he’s a member of the Chen family, how you deal with him, Mr. Chen, is your business. I won’t interfere,” Lu Zhiyuan coughed. “I’m not feeling well, so I won’t keep you any longer.”


    With arrogance, Lu Zhiyuan gave the order to escort them out. Chen Yang was infuriated and wanted to reprimand him, but Chen Liangyou stopped him. Chen Liangyou spoke amicably, “Then, we won’t disturb Third Master’s rest.”


    Li Jiang escorted them out, and Rong Li poured a ss of water for Lu Zhiyuan. “Third Master, are you just going to settle things with the Chen family like this?”


    “Do I look like a pushover to you?”


    Lu Zhiyuan sighed. “Chen Rushi is, at most, a troublemaker. He’s ambitious and capable, but he wouldn’t offend me without reason. It’s clear that the Chen family is shifting the me.”


    “Chen Rushi is far away in Europe, and Chen Liangyou can’t control him. There’s not much he can do unless he really can’t ept it. He’s a cunning old fox,” Lu Zhiyuan took a deep breath. “No need to rush this matter.”


    Chen Yang was still upset, and he said angrily, “Dad, Lu Zhiyuan is just too arrogant. He dares to talk to you like this. If it weren’t for you supporting him behind the scenes these past two years, he wouldn’t have been so sessful. It’s like biting the hand that feeds him.”


    “Stop it!” Chen Liangyou said sternly. “Can’t you see the bigger picture? If Gu Ci and Lu Zhiyuan fall in love and get married, the Triad and ck Hawk will eventually unite. Jiang Junlin won’t cooperate with us. Do you want him to be even more powerful?”


    “Jiang Junlin almost killed him too. They’re even. He won’t stand on the same side as Jiang Junlin,” Chen Yang argued.


    “Don’t forget about Gu Ci!” Chen Liangyou furrowed his brows. “Call your uncle and ask him toe home. I have something to discuss with him.”


    “Yes!”


    A University started its new semester, and the second half of the academic year began.


    Gu Ci, Qin Wan, and Gu Ziyu went to register together. Gu Ziyu had a heavier academic workload, so he had temporarily suspended his work and focused on his studies. Gu Ci and Qin Wan were also busy with their work after the start of the school year.


    Dr. North divided her time between her duties in the Triad and her role as a visiting professor. She no longer held regr clinic hours, which gave her more flexibility. During Gu Ci’s recovery period, she temporarily assumed the role of the Triad’s leader. Besides studying, Gu Ci spent her time on her music, finding sce in its melodies.


    When she yed music, she often lost track of time and forgot about her pain. Gu Ci had a deep passion for music, something ingrained in her genes. Dr. North encouraged her to y music during her leisure time or explore new interests.


    Qin Wan was the belie of the National Defense Information Institute, exuding amanding presence with her beauty and grace. Women liked to be friends with her, and men enjoyed having her as apanion, making her the department’s most scandal-free beauty. Initially disinterested in joining any clubs, Gu Ci was persuaded by Qin Wan to participate in the basketball club, debate club, and taekwondo club. Her extracurricr activities expanded greatly, and despite her cool and silent demeanor, her outstanding appearance earned her the affection of many. The club activities became vibrant and colorful with her presence..