However, Lin Chen just smiled slightly: "Brother Overlord, if I'm the vice-captain, where do you expect Widow Sister to go? I can join the club, but this time I'm purely helping you. As for going back to eliminate the prey and complete the mission, it's simply to avenge the Demon Blade."

When Lin Chen spoke of Yao Dao, his voice lowered slightly. Although the surgery was successful, Yao Dao had permanently lost his right arm and could only sadly leave the club. This was undoubtedly a huge blow to Lin Chen.

But he knew that life had to go on, and that choosing the "Operation Red Sea" club meant he was always in danger.

"Hey, to be honest, you left a really deep impression on everyone after this operation. Even Black Widow, that cold and beautiful expert, secretly acknowledged your outstanding strength. That's no small feat..." Zhao Zhuowen said with a smile.

"Haha, I am truly flattered! Brother Bawang, let her be your vice-captain in peace. I have no intention of competing with her for anything. Let's coexist peacefully and advance and retreat together."

Lin Chen smiled faintly, secretly considering his options. He decided to put aside the delicate entanglement between Yang Meilin's sister and Zhao Zhuowen's rival for the time being. After all, the matter was indeed a bit awkward, and he would deal with it when the time was right.

"Oh, right, there's also Three-Second Girl. She was incredibly grateful to you for avenging the Demon Blade, and almost worshipped you as her benefactor. Perhaps..."

"Alright, let them live their lives peacefully. Tell Sanmiao not to look down on him for losing his right arm. I'll try to see if I can help him recover, and I'll let you know if I get any news." Lin Chen interrupted Zhao Zhuowen, a determined glint in his eyes.

"Recover? You mean it?" Zhao Zhuowen was stunned. He knew that the Demon Blade had been amputated, how could it recover? But then he thought about it. He had personally witnessed Lin Chen's abilities. This kid always managed to create miracles!

"Oh right, Brother Bawang, you said you'd have a surprise for me after the mission. Where's the surprise? Don't tell me you forgot!" Lin Chen suddenly remembered something, his eyes lit up, and he stared intently at Zhao Zhuowen.

"Oh, look at what you're saying, how could I forget? If this mission succeeds, everyone will treat you well. Originally, everyone would get a bonus of ten million, plus a top-of-the-line weapon and equipment of their own choosing, 20,000 rounds of matching ammunition, a full set of bulletproof equipment, and..." Zhao Zhuowen deliberately kept everyone in suspense.

"Really? Tell me quickly, where is it!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's eyes widened like saucers. He never expected that a single mission could yield such a generous reward!

"Don't rush, you've done the best this time, so there's an extra reward—a private helicopter! Hey, old dog, don't get excited..." Zhao Zhuowen's words were interrupted by Lin Chen's exclamation.

"How could I not be excited? A helicopter! Holy crap, I don't even own a car, and I'm going to fly a helicopter?" Lin Chen was overjoyed and had already started imagining himself flying a helicopter to pick up Dean Wang Nanshan. He wondered if the old dean would faint from fright if he saw this scene.

"Where's the helicopter? I need to fly it now!" Lin Chen asked impatiently.

“Old Dog… oh no, Lin Chen, I have to explain to you that because you're not a full member yet, the rewards won't be credited to your account for the time being. Once the formalities are completed, I'll transfer them to you as soon as possible,” Zhao Zhuowen explained.

"I knew you guys wouldn't be fast! Alright, alright, hurry up and get on with it! I'm waiting to fly my helicopter!" Lin Chen urged, already eager to experience the feeling of flying.

The more Lin Chen said that, the less Zhao Zhuowen dared to keep his promise. Was flying a helicopter so easy? Lin Chen didn't even have a car driver's license; how could he possibly fly a helicopter?

...

After this mission, Lin Chen also felt some subtle changes in his physical and mental state. Especially that time in front of the Demon Blade operating room, his gloomy appearance frightened even Zhao Zhuowen and the others so much that they dared not speak loudly. Fortunately, after a few days of rest, his mental state has almost recovered.

Even so, Zhao Zhuowen was still worried, so he arranged for someone to stay by Lin Chen's side almost all the time, for fear that he might do something outrageous.

The young general and Black Mamba were fine; they could chat endlessly with Lin Chen. The young general had already acknowledged Lin Chen as his elder brother, and Black Mamba had even given him his personal business card, telling him to contact him again after returning to Haizhou City.

As for Yang Meilin and Huang Ya, they were not so easy to deal with. After this incident, Huang Ya had confirmed her relationship with Yao Dao and had been helping him recover. So, after simply expressing her gratitude to Lin Chen, she rarely saw him again.

As for Yang Meilin, she didn't know how to face Lin Chen either, but the inner demons had to be eliminated, right?

"This mission was all thanks to you."

When it was Yang Meilin's turn to stay with her, she spoke with a hint of gratitude after making sure no one was around.

"The mission is the result of everyone's joint efforts," Lin Chen said with a faint smile.

"Are you... alright? Let me check you over!" Yang Meilin insisted on examining Lin Chen herself, fearing that the hospital's examination might not be thorough enough.

"My injuries are nothing compared to yours. You should take better care of yourself," Lin Chen said with a smile, a warm feeling welling up inside him.

Lin Chen's words were like a sharp blade, instantly piercing Yang Meilin's calm, leaving her stunned and unable to react for a moment.

Seeing this, Lin Chen decided to stop beating around the bush and lay it all out: "You, as the second young lady of the billion-dollar Yang family, should be enjoying the warmth of family affection, but you are forced by your parents to fight for power with your own older sister, and you are locked in a fierce struggle. And your closest sister is a lesbian who is a real handful."

In despair and confusion, you stumbled upon the 'Operation Red Sea' club. The moment you touched a gun, it was as if your dormant soul was suddenly awakened, and from that moment on, you became irrevocably addicted to the thrill and challenge.

"Shut up!" Yang Meilin frantically reached out and covered Lin Chen's mouth, afraid that his words would be overheard by others. "How did you find out all this? You brat, how dare you investigate me in secret?"

Lin Chen's lips curled into a playful smile as he countered, "Didn't you investigate me?"

Yang Meilin was taken aback, secretly wondering if the young general had betrayed her. But then she thought it unlikely. Forcing herself to remain calm, she explained, "I investigated you because it was necessary for the mission. As the vice-captain of Team C, isn't it my duty to know the background information of new members? But what right do you have to investigate me?"