After leaving the police station, Ye Qiu received a call from Xu Jiao.

Earlier, they had exchanged numbers, and seeing Xu Jiao's name displayed on the screen, Ye Qiu frowned slightly. He had just finished talking with Xu Long and was about to go undercover beside Xu Batian, using Xu Jiao as a point of entry and hoping to gain the trust of the opposition.

Now that Xu Jiao was calling, Ye Qiu felt a sudden surge of guilt.

However, not answering the call would arouse suspicion, so he took a deep breath and answered.

"Hello, Ye Qiu, are you okay?"

Hearing Xu Jiao's first words inquire about his wellbeing made Ye Qiu feel an even stronger sense of remorse.

"I'm... okay!"

Ye Qiu tried to keep his emotions in check, ensuring Xu Jiao couldn't detect any anomalies in his tone.

"Oh, as long as you're okay, that's good. I was thinking of asking my father to pull some strings for you to get you out."

"What?" Ye Qiu was startled. If this got back to Xu Batian, he'd certainly be suspected, so Ye Qiu quickly said, "No need to involve your father. I'm fine now. The police caught the wrong person. They're arresting, um, arresting the underground drug syndicate from YN. They mistook me for one of the traffickers because of the racing incident."

This was what Xu Long had told Ye Qiu to say, the plan being to proactively leak info, which ironically could better conceal his identity.

Xu Jiao, hearing Ye Qiu's words, fell silent for a moment. She knew who Ye Qiu was referring to — her father's subordinates.

"Xu Jiao, are you okay?" The guilty Ye Qiu hesitated and asked upon hearing Xu Jiao's silence.

"I'm fine. Since you're out now, I won't tell my father. I was just about to call him."

"No need, no need. I'm fine now."

Ye Qiu replied.

Xu Jiao said, "By the way, Ye Qiu, where are you now? Let's meet up. I want to discuss something with you."

Ye Qiu frowned and said, "Alright..."

After receiving Xu Jiao's address, Ye Qiu arrived at a café, where a previously informed waiter led him to a private room.

Upon entering the room, Ye Qiu saw the lovely and charming Xu Jiao. Feeling guilty, his smile carried a strong sense of apology when facing her.

Xu Jiao didn't notice and cheerfully said, "Quickly, sit down."

Ye Qiu obliged and sat across from Xu Jiao.

"What would you like to drink?" Xu Jiao asked.

Ye Qiu replied, "Just some plain water."

Xu Jiao was surprised, and the waiter also looked at Ye Qiu with some disbelief. After confirming, he inwardly scorned, 'What's this? Coming to a café for plain water?'

Seeing Xu Jiao's puzzled expression, Ye Qiu asked, "What's wrong? Can't you drink plain water here?"

"No, not at all." Xu Jiao laughed, "It's nothing. Please get this gentleman a glass of plain water."

After the waiter left, Ye Qiu shook his head. He really couldn't get used to coffee; plain water was tastier for him.

"Ye Qiu, the reason I asked you here today is to discuss something with you."

Ye Qiu was taken aback by her words. Seeing Xu Jiao's hesitant demeanor, he began to guess what she might say.

Xu Jiao didn't look at Ye Qiu. She took a sip of coffee and then said to him, "Ye Qiu, do you know my identity?"

Ye Qiu said, "I can guess a bit."

"Oh? Then tell me, what do you think my identity is?" Xu Jiao asked curiously.

Ye Qiu replied, "Judging from the car you drive and the way your subordinates addressed you that day, I can guess that you must be the daughter of some prominent family or a corporation's president."

Xu Jiao nodded, "You guessed right, but also wrong."

Ye Qiu squinted and asked, "What's wrong then?"

Xu Jiao sighed softly, resting her chin on her hand, "Ye Qiu, can you promise me that after I tell you, you won't leave?"

"Of course not. We're good friends, right? If I just leave because of something you say, what kind of friend would that make me?" Ye Qiu replied.

Xu Jiao nodded, "Right, we're good friends. In that case, I'll tell you. Actually, my father is Xu Batian."

"Oh, Uncle Xu has quite the powerful name." Ye Qiu nodded, but soon, as if startled, he said, "What? You said your father is Xu Batian? As in the head honcho of the YND underground syndicate, the big boss Xu Batian?"

Seeing Ye Qiu's shocked expression, Xu Jiao sighed softly and nodded, "That's right, it's him. But how do you know my father is an underground boss?"

Ye Qiu said, "Who doesn't know? I really didn't expect that your father would be such a big deal, Xu Jiao. Surely you're joking with me?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Xu Jiao shook her head.

Then she looked at Ye Qiu again, "Now, do you still want to be friends with me?"

"Huh? Why say that? Just because your dad is on the wrong side of the law, does that mean I can't be friends with you?"

Ye Qiu's expression turned unfavorable, "Xu Jiao, are you looking down on me? Yes, maybe my family background isn't as good as yours, but does that mean you won't be friends with me because of it? Is that why you called me here today?"

Xu Jiao was stunned, then hurriedly waved her hands, "No, no, it's not like that, Ye Qiu, you've misunderstood!"

"Misunderstood, what do you mean?" Ye Qiu sat down and sighed inwardly.

Xu Jiao replied, "I'm just afraid that after knowing my identity, you'd be too scared to be friends because of my father."

"Oh, is that it? Well, what's there to be afraid of? I haven't offended your dad, and my friendship with you is pure. Your dad isn't going to do anything to me, so what should I be afraid of?"

Ye Qiu laughed at Xu Jiao, "So let's continue being friends from now on."

"Really, Ye Qiu? You still want to be my friend?" Xu Jiao asked delightedly.

Ye Qiu replied, "Do I look like I'm lying?"

Xu Jiao shook her head, her eyes slightly moist, "Ye Qiu, you don't know, because of my identity, I've had so few friends over the years. Those who are friends are also from big families, but I get quite annoyed with their arrogant sons. Ordinary friends, upon learning my identity, are always afraid of my father and don't dare to be friends with me. You're the first one who dares to befriend me."

Hearing Xu Jiao's words and seeing her slightly teary eyes, Ye Qiu suddenly felt a pang of pity. He realized that Xu Jiao hadn't had a happy life growing up, despite having a strong background and good family conditions, the pain seemed even bigger.

"Alright, don't be sad. From now on, I'll be your best friend."

Ye Qiu said to Xu Jiao.

"Hmm." Xu Jiao nodded enthusiastically.

Watching Xu Jiao's excitement, Ye Qiu sighed again, thinking that getting close to Xu Jiao was entirely to take down Xu Batian by using her, feeling increasingly guilty.

"What a good girl, I really can't imagine hurting her."

At that moment, Ye Qiu's resolve wavered somewhat; he suddenly didn't want to be the undercover agent anymore.

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