Death Flute
Problems in the Butterfly Party

The Butterfly Party is in turmoil. Suddenly, the good relationship built between Chairman Wu and his confidant Sam Hui deteriorated. There were rumors growing about Sam Hui's less pleasant self for Chairman Wu. It all started when Kui Fang left the Butterfly Party with Chien Wan.

Chairman Wu heard reports that Sam Hui liked to go outside the party area secretly to meet someone. Chairman Wu had already asked Sam Hui directly, yet he dodged. Chairman Wu's suspicion of Sam Hui began to develop when he caught Sam Hui outside his room at night.

The most famous rumor about Sam Hui is the news that he secretly fell in love with his chairman's wife. I don't know who's blowing the bird. Clearly, Chairman Wu's sympathy for Sam Hui was becoming less and less. Chairman Wu's attitude was increasingly evident in his way of appointing someone to pick up Kui Fang. Usually he always appointed Sam Hui to carry out duties related to his family. This time, however, he only pointed to Wen Chiang.

Actually Wen Chiang himself did not want to step over his superior— in this case Sam Hui, but he was helpless to refuse Chairman Wu's orders.

Indeed, all party members are indeed confused by Sam Hui's behavior lately. Sam Hui was often caught eavesdropping on conversations between fellow members. And in every discussion, Sam Hui always uttered words that somewhat offended most of the people in the room.

The tension grew even more when Madam Wu was in a severe pain.

When Kui Fang came home, the stiff atmosphere had indeed become slightly melted. Madam Wu also gradually recovered from the pain she suffered. But things returned to their normal state only after a few days of Kui Fang's return.

“I don't know what to do with Sam Hui, Yun Cun.” Chairman Wu held secret talks with Wie Yun Cun in the secret room within his library.

“The two must act decisively!” said Wie Yun Cun sharply.

“But that Sam Hui has been with me for a long time. He is like my own brother. Why is he doing all this? What happened to her? Suddenly he turned into a person I did not know,” complained Chairman Wu disappointed.

“Man can change, Chairman,” said Wie Yun Cun flatly. “Moreover when there is influence from money or women.”

Chairman Wu frowned.

“Regarding the issue that Sam Hui secretly likes Madam..all of it is already widespread, Chairman,” said Wie Yun Cun meaningfully.

“But that's impossible!” sergeant Chairman Wu is upset. “Where might my wife be like that?”

“Not the Mistress at fault, Chief. What if Sam Hui felt it himself? Her affair with Madam is only in her own shadow.”

Chairman Wu growled.

“It is better for the Chairman to propose a meeting as soon as possible. Let Sam Hui confess his deeds before all our existing members!” say Wie Yun Cun.

Chairman Wu was silent for quite a while.

“It could have been,” he said finally.

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The meeting of the Butterfly Party members was held in the party's large hall. All the party members were present at the meeting, except for the gatekeepers. They were somewhat astonished because this meeting was held suddenly by their chairman. Not like their boss usually is like that.

In that meeting, were present the respected party elders. Also present were Chairman Wu's son and wife who sat on his left-right.

“Honor to the Chairman!” Everyone stood up and saluted.

Chairman Wu raised a hand. “Back to your seats each!” commanding authority.

Everyone sit down and wait.

Lo Koai, one of the oldest members of the party, stands. “Chairman, the meeting this time was so sudden. Is there a problem?” ask him respectfully.

“Hm...” Chairman Wu nodded. “Of course you know clearly that our party is in a tense condition for the last two months. That's the problem I'm about to talk about.”

“I want to ask for your explanation,” Chairman Wu said sharply.

“Chairman, you knew me a long time ago. I've repeatedly proven my loyalty to you. What other explanation do you want?”

Chairman Wu looked at Sam Hui and sighed. “I don't want to believe it myself, Sam Hui. But your own behavior lately has been very troubling. You show up anywhere and eavesdrop on every conversation our members have. This kind of behavior is very difficult for all of them.”

“I'm sorry if my recent behavior unsettled all the other colleagues. But what I did was solely for the safety of our party, Chairman.” Sam Hui said everything firmly.

“Party safety? Do you think anyone is threatening the safety of our party?”

“I was just expecting it,” said Sam Hui quietly.

“So?” wie Yun Cun Sindir. “So there is no definitive proof?”

Sam Hui turned his head and looked riled up. “I'll get proof of that soon, Yun Cun. Just wait!”

“Can you tell me what you base your suspicions on?” sela Chairman Wu tried wisely.

Sam Hui nodded respectfully. “I can't say it yet.”

“Means obviously already!” sambar Wie Yun Cun's. “You're just making it up, Sam Hui! Don't you threaten the safety of our party even you yourself!”

Sam Hui's face was red. “Fitness your mouth!” ready to attack.

Wie Yun Cun was not willing to lose. It's also on standby.

“Stop!” chief Wu's orders were sharp. “Are you two not looking at me at all?”

Sam Hui and Wie Yun Cun did not dare to oppose their chief, hence they immediately calmed down.

“I hope, our party is always safe and peaceful. Our ancestors determined that the existence of our party is not to pit each other and fight, but to protect all its members from threats,” Chairman Wu said.

All the members looked at each other. But no one spoke.

“Already. This conversation we have reached here only.” Chairman Wu stood up and left the room followed by his wife and son.

Before leaving the room, Kui Fang glanced at Sam Hui and tried to apologize through the look in his eyes. Sam Hui smiled, trying to calm her nona so as not to worry.

Wie Yun Cun snorted as he passed Sam Hui.

The other members looked at Sam Hui with suspicion. Some are full of confusion and worry. The members below Wie Yun Chun stared sinisterly and as if disgustedly looking at him.

Only Wen Chiang approached him and patted him on the shoulder.

“Already, Elder Sam. Don't think,” entertain Wen Chiang.

Sam Hui smiled in gratitude. “Thank you, Wen Chiang.”

The meeting of the day was dissolved without getting any settlement.

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