Chapter 1302 - 1301: Sent Back

"Knowing now is just the same."

Hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu smiled slightly. He looked at the Leng Qingqiu before him, his eyes full of warmth, clearly not blaming her for her previous indifference.

"But..."

Upon hearing this, Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Yu, wanting to say something. But before she could finish, Lu Yu's voice came from beside her: "Alright, no more 'buts'..."

"The past is already over; now we should look forward."

As he spoke, Lu Yu's voice carried a hint of laughter, giving off an incredibly serene feeling.

Mm!

Hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu nodded, her eyes filled with certainty as she gazed at him.

The past is the past; even if one wanted to turn back, there's no way to go. Now, all one can do is move forward, forgetting all unpleasant memories.

"That's right."

Seeing Leng Qingqiu agreeing, Lu Yu smiled and spoke gently, "Since that's the case, we should head back to our place now."

As soon as he said this, Leng Qingqiu softly responded. She wanted to stand but her legs gave way, causing her to sit back down.

Even though Leng Qingqiu, being the experienced CEO she was, had witnessed terrifying scenes, her legs still went weak from the horror she had just seen.

Leng Qingqiu was strong, but after all, she was also a woman!

"Can't stand up?"

Seeing Leng Qingqiu sitting on the ground, Lu Yu spoke with concern in his eyes.

Hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu blushed, shyly nodding, her face full of bashfulness.

"No choice then."

Seeing her nod, Lu Yu smiled slightly, then bent over to pick Leng Qingqiu up from the ground, saying, "I'll carry you back."

"Mm."

Hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu shyly responded with a face full of blush, her beauty appearing incredibly tender.

Despite being very shy, Leng Qingqiu didn't refuse, as being held by Lu Yu gave her a warm feeling all over.

Thus, carried in Lu Yu's arms, Leng Qingqiu left the restaurant surrounded by members of the Assassin Alliance, heading towards the accommodation provided by them.

...

Meanwhile, in the London Victoria District, at the Military Intelligence Six headquarters.

Heaton sat at his desk, in front of him lay a freshly arrived video file about the latest movements of the Shadow Luo Organization.

"Naihe Island in the Pacific Ocean..."

Irritated, Colonel Heaton muttered coldly, rubbing his forehead as he surveyed the video file with a grave expression: "The actions of Shadow Luo Organization are becoming increasingly arrogant, more and more blatant!"

"Seems like we need to take some action against them..."

Saying this, Colonel Seddon's gaze shifted to the computer screen beside him.

On the screen prominently displayed was a photograph of Lu Yu.

"Could it be... we really need to enlist the power of the Assassin Alliance!?"

Thinking this, Heaton's face was heavy with contemplation, surprised he had such a thought.

Knock knock knock!

As Heaton was pondering this, a dull knock sounded at his office door, creating a low rhythmic echo.

"Come in!"

Upon hearing the knock, Heaton responded, his voice deep and resonant.

Creak~

As Heaton spoke these words, the door creaked open and Sabre, who had previously faced failure before Lu Yu, walked in briskly, saluting respectfully upon seeing Heaton.

"Why are you back?"

Seeing Sabre, Heaton frowned, saying, "Didn't I instruct you to handle Lu Yu's security privately?"

His words carried a tone of reprimand.

"Colonel Heaton..."

Facing Heaton's reproachful tone, Sabre hesitated before explaining, "We were just protecting covertly when Lu Yu directly sent us back."

Speaking with a sullen and fearful look, unsure how to address the situation.

After all, they were dismissed by Lu Yu in broad daylight with just a single word!

"What!?"

Hearing Sabre's words, Heaton's expression turned to shock.

He couldn't have imagined his undercover operatives for Lu Yu's safety would be so bluntly sent back.

"You were a large force, equipped with advanced gear, how were you turned away!?"

Seddon's voice dripped with cold anger: "What is wrong with all of you!?"

His ire was now undeniable, staring at Sabre with rage.

The operatives sent for Lu Yu's covert protection were turned away, pushing Heaton's fury to the limit!

"Colonel Heaton, there was really nothing we could do."

Sabre replied reluctantly, eyes full of fear, looking sullen and aggrieved.

"Nothing you could do?"

On hearing this, Heaton's voice chilled: "You were hundreds strong, with the best gear, highly formidable!"

His angry voice echoed persistently.

"But, their equipment surpassed us fivefold, including the latest Gatling guns—we stood no chance against them!"

Feeling extremely aggrieved, Sabre gazed at Heaton with fear in his eyes.

Hiss!

Hearing Sabre's words, Heaton inhaled sharply, leaning back in shock.