Yun Zhijuan and Team Three also chid in, trying to diate.
The other commanders seized the opportunity to join in, each taking turns to showcase their dramatic "face-changing" talents.
"Team Two has executed countless ultra S-level missions. I believe she’s the most qualified to be the leader!"
"Team Two is usually low-profile and composed, yet decisive and fierce when taking action—that’s what makes a good leader!"
Team Three took the chance to pledge loyalty as well: "Back then, I voted for Team Two because I truly believed she could handle the big responsibilities! From the bottom of my heart, I think she’s amazing and the most deserving of becoming the leader!"
The other commanders couldn’t help but cast envious glances toward Team Three. Look at them, such confidence when delivering flattery!
Xiao Qimo didn’t take all these remarks to heart, but his gaze lingered briefly on Team Three’s Li Xinghan.
Li Xinghan seed to notice, letting out a light cough and casually shifting his gaze elsewhere, nudging the daydreaming Team Nine in the process.
The fool from Team Nine blinked in confusion, snapping out of it before realizing sothing and blurting out, "Team Two, I’ve admired you for ages! We’ve never had a chance to connect before, but during this election, I knew my opportunity had co! I didn’t hesitate to vote for you!"
Li Xinghan twitched the corner of his mouth in disdain—Seriously? Even better at kissing up than I am.
Lu Mian turned her puzzled gaze toward Team Nine. Having never participated in their collective etings, she really wasn’t familiar with the commanders. Upon learning that Team Nine had cast their vote for her, she nodded at him in acknowledgnt, her eyes softening slightly.
Other commanders once again shot jealous, hateful glances at the two of them.
Sa people, different fates.
So commanders couldn’t even drink water without choking—that’s how unlucky they were. anwhile, others casually shook their hands and ascended to the peak of life.
Team Four: Feels like soone is implying sothing about .
The atmosphere shifted, and everyone unanimously rallied behind Lu Mian as the new leader.
But once Lu Mian made a decision, it was final—no one could change her mind, no matter what they said.
In the end, Yun Zhijuan had no choice but to stick to the earlier decision, sighing as he glanced miserably at Xiao Qimo. "In that case, it’s still going to have to be you."
His tone was filled with helplessness and resignation.
But deep down, he was relieved.
The position of IEG leader was far from desirable—too dangerous, too much responsibility—and apart from making data easier to access, it wasn’t a good deal at all.
No way was he going to let Mian Xiaobao go through such hardship.
These ssy affairs? Let his junior brother take care of them.
Xiao "Toolman" Qimo was thus forcibly handed the position.
He had fought so fiercely for it earlier, only to despise it now. This was undoubtedly the least satisfying achievent of his entire life.
Once the matter was settled, everyone began to return to the ceremony venue one by one.
Over a thousand internal organization mbers, along with foreign leaders and influential powerhouses attending the event, remained utterly baffled.
They had no idea what had transpired; all they knew was that the previously mortal enemies, Team One and Team Two, had suddenly beco harmonious and cordial.
They even saw Team One’s commander gentlemanly and courteously invite Team Two to walk ahead of him. When Team Two ignored him, he didn’t even get mad.
Everyone: This is weird!
Yun Zhijuan once again formally announced the election results. Amid applause and music, he handed the black mask symbolizing the leader’s identity and the authentication card to Xiao Qimo, concluding the transfer ceremony.
After the handover, Yun Zhijuan let out an enormous sigh of relief, as though tossing away a scalding potato.
As the newly appointed leader, Xiao Qimo’s first order of business was dealing with Team Four’s commander, Gao Ta.
Earlier, he hadn’t addressed him because he was unaware of Lu Mian’s identity. Now that things had cald down, it was ti to settle both outstanding and new scores.
The frustration he’d endured all morning had finally found an outlet.
"Team Four, are you going to spill the truth yourself, or do I need to help you?" Xiao Qimo stood on the stage, glaring at Gao Ta with cold eyes.
Yun Zhijuan and Lu Mian stood behind him, occasionally whispering to each other.
"Team Four really has guts; while you weren’t around, he openly claid that Team One ordered him to assassinate you."
Xiao Qimo’s face beneath the mask instantly turned ashen, like aged bronze.
What nonsense—they pin every ss on him!
He was on the verge of being wrongly accused to death!
Lu Mian raised her eyes to glance at Xiao Qimo’s back. Although he still exuded a heavy aura of hostility, his gaze had softened noticeably.
Anger was one thing; fighting was another. When it ca to the assassination attempt, Lu Mian trusted Xiao Qimo.
She absolutely wouldn’t tolerate anyone falsely accusing him.
"Team Four is asking for death," Lu Mian said calmly.
Yun Zhijuan stiffened for a mont—the protective little brat was back...
The situation left Team Four terrified, standing before both the new leader and deputy leader.
Fear was dominant, but resentnt ran deeper!
He wasn’t without capability—his luck was simply terrible!
His failure was due to choosing the wrong assassination target. He hadn’t picked the right timing either, which led to today’s debacle.
If Team One and Team Two hadn’t been concealing their real identities, his plan would’ve been successful!
His bitterness was overwhelming. Team Nine had struck gold with sheer luck, while all his painstaking scheming amounted to nothing but misfortune.
If this was the end for him, he would die with regret!
With that thought in mind, Team Four suddenly changed his attitude, clinging to a final shred of hope as he shouted toward Lu Mian.
"Deputy Leader, this is all a misunderstanding! I’ll admit I was scheming, wanting Team One—who I’m closer to—to beco the leader. But I never placed the actual order. Think about it—did you encounter any assassins?"
Inwardly, Team Four felt a surge of relief; fortunately, his order hadn’t gone through, aning he hadn’t truly acted.
It might very well be his luckiest outco yet...
As long as he survived today, he could rise again soday.
Facing Team Four’s defense, Xiao Qimo turned to Lu Mian and asked her for input, "Deputy Leader, how do you want to handle this?"
Lu Mian responded lazily, "You’re the leader—you decide."
Xiao Qimo: ...
How he wished she’d say such things in bed.
Ahem.
A refined gentleman like Xiao Qimo wouldn’t let Team Four off lightly, whether the latter’s actions succeeded or failed. As long as soone harbored intentions to kill Lu Mian (well, other than himself—he was already reflecting on that), he wouldn’t spare a single culprit!
Without hesitation, Xiao Qimo activated the display screen on-site, showcasing the screenshots Lu Mian had previously sent him.
One image in particular—the order summary—clearly bore the words: "Kill Team Two’s dog!"
The other attached images showed Lu Mian tracing the IP address of the order back to Team Four’s commander.
Everyone: ...
Team Four, who had been clinging to a sliver of hope, was imdiately dumbfounded.
How could this be?!
How did his order information end up here?
The rcenary Alliance had always had an impeccable reputation—they wouldn’t leak a client’s data, even if the rcenary died.
But now, here it was—his blatant order, with even his exact wording—exposed for all to see!
What on earth was happening?!
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