As Ye Qiu's words were spoken, Xu Jiao was stunned, and then saw Xu Batian who was silent beside her, and her heart tightened.

She knew very well that her father's temperament was good at times, but when he got angry, it was truly like a thunderstorm, with fierce winds and torrential rain.

"Ye Qiu..."

Xu Jiao saw Xu Batian not speaking and called out to Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu ignored Xu Jiao, looking straight at Xu Batian, and said, "I don't think I've offended you, nor has my Sister Lei offended you. So why did you kidnap Sister Xu Lei? Please give me a reason."

"It's over, it's over!"

Hearing Ye Qiu's words, Xu Jiao was immediately dumbfounded, then glanced at Xu Batian beside her who was silent and becoming more grim-looking, feeling somewhat anxious.

And just when Xu Jiao thought Xu Batian was going to explode in rage, he suddenly burst into laughter, looked at Ye Qiu and said, "Good lad, for so many years, you are the first one to refuse me and then dare to question me face to face."

Xu Jiao was stunned by Xu Batian's words, not knowing what her father was about to do.

Ye Qiu frowned tightly, "I only want you to give my brother a reason why you took away my Sister Xu Lei. If we didn't offend you, please let her go."

Xu Batian squinted his eyes, "Is Xu Lei very important to you?"

"That's right, more important than life!" Ye Qiu said.

Xu Batian said, "If I give you a choice and only one between you and Xu Lei can live, would you be willing to die for her?"

"Dad!" Xu Jiao shouted, but was interrupted by Xu Batian with a wave of his hand, then he stared straight at Ye Qiu.

Xu Jiao also looked at Ye Qiu at this time, wanting to see how Ye Qiu would answer.

Ye Qiu was silent, and Xu Batian asked: "Is it hard to answer?"

Ye Qiu shook his head, "No."

"Then why don't you answer me? Are you unwilling to die for her, meaning you want to live if only one of you can live?"

Xu Batian's expression sank, and a faint murderous intent began to emerge, while Xu Jiao also looked at Ye Qiu with flickering eyes.

Ye Qiu, however, smiled slightly and then looked at Xu Batian, saying, "I really don't want to die."

Upon hearing Ye Qiu's words, Xu Batian's face turned bad, and a hint of disappointment flashed in Xu Jiao's eyes.

But then Ye Qiu continued: "However, I won't let Sister Xu Lei die either, because I'll kill all of you to rescue her."

Hiss.

When Ye Qiu said he would kill all of them to Xu Batian, Xu Jiao gasped, knowing that those who dared to mention killing her father usually died miserably.

And her father, Xu Batian, valued his life and safety greatly, so hearing Ye Qiu boast about killing him, Xu Jiao knew that today Ye Qiu was likely doomed.

Indeed, a murderous intent arose in Xu Batian's heart when he looked into Ye Qiu's eyes, seeing that Ye Qiu really planned to kill him, thus contemplating having Ye Qiu killed.

But after hesitating for a long time, struggling internally, Xu Batian ultimately gave up the idea of killing Ye Qiu.

"This lad is talented; not only is his driving good, but his skills are good, and most importantly, he has guts."

Xu Batian thought to himself, and there was another important reason: Ye Qiu dared to speak to him this way, not fearing being killed, he couldn't be an undercover.

An undercover wouldn't confront him head-on like this, it would be suicidal.

If he didn't consider these, today he'd surely kill Ye Qiu.

Therefore, thinking of these, considering he needed a skilled driver for a big job he planned, Ye Qiu was the most suitable candidate, so Xu Batian suppressed his anger and then suddenly smiled at Ye Qiu, "You're very good, excellent."

Hearing Xu Batian's words, Xu Jiao breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Ye Qiu with even brighter eyes.

Ye Qiu also sighed in relief internally; he had pre-considered what he said and even discussed it with Xu Long, using his life as a wager.

Because earlier any less hesitation from Xu Batian could have caused him to kill Ye Qiu, but now Ye Qiu bet and won.

"Do you know, just by saying what you said to me earlier, I could kill you right now," Xu Batian said.

Ye Qiu responded, "Perhaps my words were excessive, but have you considered whether your actions might also be wrong? I and Sister Xu Lei have not offended you; why would you capture her."

Xu Batian replied: "To correct you, I didn't capture Xu Lei. I just let her stay at a place I arranged, to recuperate for a few days, and there's a very important reason I need to confirm."

"What reason, what do you need to confirm?"

Xu Batian glanced at Ye Qiu, shook his head, "Soon you'll know, but for now, I hope for your trust, and I definitely won't harm Xu Lei one bit."

"Ye Qiu, Dad has spoken this way, just agree,"

Xu Jiao worried Ye Qiu might say something that would completely anger Xu Batian, so she quickly spoke.

Ye Qiu looked at Xu Jiao, then at Xu Batian, hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Alright. But you must absolutely ensure Sister Xu Lei is not harmed at all. If I find she's suffered any harm, I won't spare you."

After speaking, he said to Xu Jiao, "I'll go now."

He turned and headed for the elevator.

Xu Batian watched Ye Qiu's back closely.

At this point, Ye Qiu was also feeling anxious, muttering inwardly, "Why isn't anyone stopping me? If I leave the elevator now, there won't be another chance to get close to Xu Batian."

As the elevator drew nearer, Ye Qiu grew increasingly anxious.

"Call me, stop me!"

"Big Brother, if you don't call, I'm going down."

Ye Qiu had opened the elevator door, fortunately, someone seemed to be coming up, giving Ye Qiu some more time.

"What's going on? Isn't Xu Batian trying to recruit a powerful driver? Does he not want to recruit me now?"

Ye Qiu stared at the slowly ascending elevator numbers, hoping they would slow down.

"Why hasn't he spoken yet, I'm about to leave."

Ye Qiu was on the 18th floor, and now the numbers had reached the 10th floor.

Then the 11th, 12th.

With the elevator drawing closer, Ye Qiu saw Xu Batian wasn't preparing to speak, and sighed mentally.

Ding.

The elevator doors opened, a hint of helplessness crossed Ye Qiu's eyes as he stepped toward the elevator.

Entering the elevator, Ye Qiu sighed, and just as the doors were about to close, suddenly Xu Batian's voice sounded, "Wait..."

Ye Qiu was stunned, then quickly extended his hand to block the closing doors, breathing a sigh of relief internally.

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