Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 483 - 247: The Last Three Days

Chapter 483: Chapter 247: The Last Three Days

Lin Wu paused for three seconds, utterly shocked, "Really?"

Little Knife nodded repeatedly, "Really." Finally, someone thought Stone had done something terrible.

Lin Wu’s face darkened, and he gritted his teeth in fury, "That Old Man Stone, I’m going to kill him right now."

No sooner had he spoken than he moved toward the pickup nearby. Little Knife hurriedly held him back, "No, it’s not... I mean, yes, but there’s no need for that."

Lin Wu shook off Little Knife’s hand, questioning, "What’s not necessary? Daiyu is our companion. How can Stone do such a thing? Is he even human? Wait for me."

Little Knife quickly pressed her hand against the car door, "Actually, it’s not all Stone’s fault. Daiyu did go a bit too far."

Lin Wu leaned against the car, counter-asking, "How did she go too far? She’s just a delicate young lady."

Little Knife explained, "That day she almost got you killed. I think that’s why Stone was displeased with her. I guess at the time, timing was everything, and Stone was just a bit too eager for success. He definitely messed up, but I also feel Daiyu doesn’t quite fit in with our team."

Lin Wu was still not satisfied, "Whether she fits in is her business, our business. It’s not just up to Stone. Putting aside this matter, how do we settle him deceiving us for so long? Is this the attitude a Boss should have? Relying on fooling subordinates to work? No, even if I don’t kill him today, I need to expose his true face. It’s either him or me, one of us has to get lost. Get in the car, we’re going to see him together."

Little Knife, hand still on the car door, hesitated, then said, "Lin Wu, you need to calm down first and listen to me. Look, over the past six months, Stone’s contributions are obvious to all. Moreover, Shadow has always been united and harmonious."

Lin Wu questioned, "What are you trying to say? Are you saying we should just let this go?"

Little Knife hurriedly said, "Of course we can’t just let it go. But there’s a saying, right? We should cherish the present and not dredge up old history. He’s definitely at fault, but it doesn’t mean we have to drive him away."

Lin Wu seemed persuaded by Little Knife, and asked, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Little Knife said, "Here’s what we’ll do: I’ll take care of this issue. You just stay away from the Sawmill for a while."

"What do you mean by that?" Lin Wu asked, dissatisfied.

Little Knife didn’t know how to respond, so she turned to Shana, sending a plea with her eyes. Shana understood and said, "I think Stone must apologize, not just to Daiyu, but also to you guys who have been deceived, privately."

Lin Wu scornfully said, "And an apology will suffice?"

Shana said, "The road ahead is long, and I think as long as Stone acknowledges his mistakes and changes, there’s no need to sour relationships too much. Especially you, Lin Wu. You normally keep to yourself, but I know there are some issues where you must delineate right from wrong. Keeping you from meeting each other for a while is to avoid saying things that would make either party regret later."

Seeing Lin Wu’s hesitation, Little Knife chimed in, "Let me handle this, Lin Wu."

Lin Wu asked skeptically, "You? Stone can handle you easily, a few words and you’re already compliant."

Little Knife realized he was using reverse psychology, which also showed that Lin Wu was now hostile toward Stone. She regretted making this trip today and said, "Trust me, Shana will help me too."

Shana nodded earnestly, "This is a big deal. As the Deputy Commander, I’ll be with you all the way."

"Well... okay then," Lin Wu glanced at the time, "Let’s go, tea time. The activity starts in half an hour."

"No, I want to fly too," Little Knife revealed her teeth in a forced smile, "We’ll be head off first, then."

"Hmm," Lin Wu nodded, watching the two women get into the car, waving goodbye.

Once in the car, Little Knife let out a sigh of relief, "I knew Lin Wu is good to his friends, but I never thought he would get so angry, terrified me." In her memory, this was the first time Lin Wu had been furious.

Shana simply smiled. Little Knife was essentially right; if Stone deliberately killed Maya or someone else now, Lin Wu would definitely turn against Stone. But the question was, do you think Daiyu is Lin Wu’s friend? Perhaps Lin Wu would rather kill her himself, only refraining because of the face of you, foolish girl, considering how you might react afterward.

Lin Wu returned to the top floor to continue drinking tea. He didn’t speak, and nobody asked. Maya said, "Stone just informed me that Cotton is back."

Lin Wu dredged up his memories of Cotton, finding both appearance and physique blurry, only remembering a mass of grey—she liked wearing grey clothes. But Lin Wu had an okay impression of Cotton; her death had once saddened him for a good few seconds.

Peanut curiously asked, "Who’s Cotton?"

Maya answered, "A former member."

Peanut, "Dead?"

Maya, "Yes."

Peanut, "How did she die?"

Maya, "Not sure."

Peanut, "What was she like?"

Maya, "Decent."

Peanut was about to ask more when Lin Wu interjected, "A girl, good figure, pretty face, died outside, God knows who’s to blame."

Dashuang asked, "What about her personality?"

Lin Wu said, "Pretty girls tend to not have bad dispositions."

Dashuang disagreed, "There are many pretty girls who are two-faced."

Lin Wu said, "To us men, we only care about the personality of our girlfriends. For women who are not our girlfriends, we have higher standards for looks and lower standards for personality."

"That’s the way it is." Peanut fist-bumped Lin Wu, and the two shared a laugh.

Dashuang sighed, having something to say but holding back. Lin Wu noticed and said, "Don’t worry. Neither Stone nor Maya will be seduced by beauty. If they think Cotton doesn’t fit in with Shadow, then Cotton will have to leave."