"Ye Qiu, I really admire you, and I especially need some manpower right now. So, I want you to join me in the future. What do you say?"

The moment Xu Batian's voice rang out, everyone, including Ye Qiu, was stunned.

Especially Xu Batian's subordinates, whose eyes were full of disbelief.

Not to mention Xu Boss's status, whether he would personally invite someone to join; even if Ye Qiu had great strength and Xu Boss had a fondness for talent, he shouldn't speak personally. Given Xu Boss's status, it would be a loss of face, at most he would have Liu Meng or a subordinate invite him.

Ye Qiu was also a bit confused at this moment. Initially, he thought that this Xu Boss would fly into a rage, then, as if in a movie, he would act high and mighty, with a haughty nostril-flaring demeanor, then with a wave of his hand say, "Kid, you dare hit my men, today you die."

But the Xu Boss in front of him made Ye Qiu filled with curiosity. Despite the previous impression of gang leaders as fierce and savage monsters,

he saw not a trace of viciousness on Xu Boss's face, but rather like a kind uncle. Even after Ye Qiu had beaten his men, he still extended an invitation.

"This person must be deeply scheming, I need to be careful."

But Ye Qiu was no longer a child; the experiences from his youth allowed him, after a brief confusion, to quickly sober up. Although Xu Boss appeared cheerful and benevolent, given that he could become a gang leader and seeing his subordinates fear him, how could he be a kind person?

Thus, at that moment, Ye Qiu's heart was full of vigilance; he didn't answer Xu Boss.

"Stinking kid, our boss is talking to you, didn't you hear?"

While Ye Qiu was silent, Liu Meng suddenly hollered.

Ye Qiu frowned slightly, and then Liu Boss slapped Liu Meng hard across the face: "Shut it."

Liu Meng covered his face, with a wronged expression, looking at Xu Boss, not understanding why he was hit.

Xu Boss snorted coldly at Liu Meng, then looked at the silent Ye Qiu, and said, "Well, haven't you made up your mind yet?"

The moment Xu Boss slapped Liu Meng, Ye Qiu confirmed that Xu Boss was definitely not a kind person, but why did he show such kindness and graciousness towards him?

"Could it be he sees my strength and genuinely wants me in his ranks?"

Ye Qiu shook his head; seeing the powerful subordinates Xu Boss had, he knew he wasn't needed. So what was the reason?

"Could it be Sister Lei?"

Just now Ye Qiu noticed Xu Boss staring at Xu Lei, and instantly furrowed his brows, thinking, "Could Xu Boss have his eyes on Sister Lei too, wanting to leverage recruiting me to do something to her?"

With this in mind, Ye Qiu's expression immediately turned cold. It didn't matter what happened to him, but any transgression against his people, family, or woman was unacceptable.

"I refuse."

As Xu Boss's frown deepened, about to speak again, Ye Qiu's voice came through, immediately stunning Xu Boss, and the subordinates around him too, seeing the slowly darkening face and silent posture of Xu Boss, they didn't even dare breathe.

They knew this was usually the prelude to Xu Boss unleashing his fury.

Typically right after this, Xu Boss's anger would lead to a violent and bloody storm.

At the same time, everyone looked at Ye Qiu in confusion, not understanding why he dared refuse Xu Boss, believing he was surely doomed for death today.

Feeling the atmosphere seemed a bit off and seeing Xu Boss's gloomy expression, Ye Qiu furrowed his brows, preparing himself for a possible life-and-death struggle.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive for a time, everyone held their breaths, eerily silent.

And after this tense silence lasted for a few more minutes, Xu Boss suddenly laughed out loud, instantly startling his subordinates.

Ye Qiu narrowed his eyes, watching the laughing Xu Boss, puzzled as to why he was laughing.

After his laughter subsided, Xu Boss looked at Ye Qiu, his eyes flashing with a hint of brilliance, then said, "Very good, very good, you're a fine young man. Did you know, in all these years, you're the first to dare refuse me? I will remember you!"

"Hmm?" Ye Qiu stood there blankly, looking at Xu Boss without comprehension.

"Since you don't want to join me, I won't force you,"

At this moment Xu Boss spoke again, and his words left Ye Qiu stunned, along with everyone around.

What? Xu Boss intends to let Ye Qiu go, did I hear that right? What madness is this?

"You..."

Ye Qiu wanted to say something, but then Xu Boss continued, "Go quickly, otherwise, I fear I might change my mind. After all, you beat up so many of my subordinates, I'm still a bit angry, haha..."

Ye Qiu nodded upon hearing this, said nothing, and immediately pulled Xu Lei along to leave. As they passed by Xu Boss, he suddenly spoke, "Wait..."

As soon as Xu Boss spoke, his subordinates immediately surrounded Ye Qiu and Xu Lei.

Ye Qiu's heart tensed, looking at Xu Boss in confusion.

Xu Boss waved at his subordinates, then looked at Xu Lei, his eyes flickering.

Xu Lei was a bit scared being stared at by Xu Boss and hid behind Ye Qiu; Ye Qiu protected Xu Lei behind him, looking at Xu Boss with eyes full of coldness.

If Xu Boss dared to do anything to Xu Lei, or say anything right now, Ye Qiu would fight to the death to take his life first.

Seeing the killing intent in Ye Qiu's eyes, Xu Boss gave a small smile: "Young man, you're the first in years to show killing intent toward me so plainly in my presence. You know, those who showed me such intent before are no longer alive."

Ye Qiu didn't care, his eyes filled with more intense killing intent. Although fighting might mean death, not fighting also meant death. Since both lead to death, why not fight, perhaps a miracle might happen?

"Heh heh, heh heh heh... very good, very good."

Seeing the unwavering killing intent in Ye Qiu's eyes, Xu Boss suddenly laughed aloud, then nodded repeatedly towards Ye Qiu.

With a wave of his hand: "Go quickly."

Ye Qiu furrowed his brows, took a deep look at Xu Boss, then pulled Xu Lei and quickly left.

As they passed Xu Boss's subordinates, sensing the killing intent from them, Ye Qiu couldn't help but quicken his pace with Xu Lei.

"Boss, you're just letting them go?"

Watching Ye Qiu and Xu Lei about to exit the main door, Liu Meng anxiously said to Xu Boss, not understanding why Xu Boss was acting out of character today.

Xu Boss glared at Liu Meng, instantly silencing him in fear.

He then deeply watched the backs of Ye Qiu and Xu Lei, pausing longer on Xu Lei, and muttered to himself, "So much resemblance, Three, is that you?"

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