Lin Jie was shocked when Ye Qiu escalated the situation to the point where the police pursuing him increased by tens of times. He hurriedly called Xu Long, but Xu Long told him that Ye Qiu was following the plan.

Lin Jie was so angry that he wanted to smash the phone. If it weren't for knowing that Xu Long had been working for national security for decades and was absolutely loyal to the country, he would have thought Xu Long was a traitor.

This was a plan to eliminate Ye Qiu, but Lin Jie knew that although Xu Long and Xu Batian shared the same surname, there wasn't any such coincidence; they didn't even know each other.

Xu Long's background in Shangjing was powerful and influential; it was impossible for him to have any connection with a drug dealer.

Yet, Lin Jie was extremely worried about Ye Qiu, because faced with the combined pursuit of the police and Xu Batian's enemies, Ye Qiu was already in grave danger. Now that the police intensified their efforts to capture him, wouldn't this push Ye Qiu into an absolute death trap?

For a moment, Lin Jie even wanted to call Ye Qiu and tell him to surrender directly, lest he really died.

Actually, given Lin Jie and Ye Qiu's relationship, if Lin Jie were a bit more selfish, he wouldn't be so worried about Ye Qiu right now.

And if he were even more selfish, he might hope for Ye Qiu to be caught by the police, or even wish for Ye Qiu to die tonight.

Why? Because he actually liked Xu Lei as well, and Xu Lei was currently with Ye Qiu. So as long as Lin Jie had any trace of selfishness deep in his heart, he would hope something bad happened to Ye Qiu tonight.

But Lin Jie wasn't a selfish person, quite the opposite, he was somewhat selfless.

He even thought about going to replace Ye Qiu himself, to prevent anything from happening to this young life.

He knew Ye Qiu's identity; he knew Ye Qiu wasn't a national security officer, just someone helping the country complete a task, not obliged to die for national security.

But he was different, as a national security officer, he was prepared to die for the people and the country from the moment he joined national security. Moreover, since Ye Qiu appeared, although he wasn't a national security agent, Lin Jie treated him as his comrade.

A selfless person towards their comrades will sincerely care about the other's safety.

Therefore, Lin Jie really wanted to beat up Xu Long and ask him what he was thinking.

"This idiot, brainless fool, scumbag."

Lin Jie cursed Xu Long fiercely, venting his dissatisfaction. He often did this before but never in front of Xu Long.

After cursing, Lin Jie felt much better, and at this moment, he suddenly received a call from Xu Batian summoning him.

Lin Jie froze upon hearing the call, thinking something might have happened to Ye Qiu, and quickly asked, "What's wrong, boss, did something happen to Ye Qiu?"

Perhaps due to Lin Jie's agitated emotions, his tone seemed very anxious and full of concern, which made Xu Batian pause: "What's wrong with you?"

Lin Jie froze, realizing maybe he was losing control of his emotions, quickly saying: "Nothing, boss, nothing."

Xu Batian responded: "You're worried about Ye Qiu, aren't you?"

Lin Jie raised his eyebrows, replying: "Yes, Brother Xu."

"When did you have such strong feelings for Ye Qiu? From what I know, you guys have conflicts too, right?"

Xu Batian's words tightened Lin Jie's heart, but his quick thinking reacted instantly, saying: "That's right, Brother Xu, but isn't he working for you now and tonight's goods are worth five billion as well? If something goes wrong, wouldn't your loss be too severe?"

Lin Jie spoke so skillfully that he shifted all the focus to being beneficial for Brother Xu. Xu Batian paused slightly upon hearing this, then smiled and said: "Alright, you hurry up and come here."

After hanging up the call, Lin Jie breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, Xu Batian really is an old fox, even a slight change in tone was noticed by him.

"Seems like I have to constantly watch myself, must not reveal anything again."

Lin Jie made a silent resolve, then drove his car towards Xu Batian's headquarters.

Upon arriving at the headquarters, he headed towards Xu Batian's room but encountered Xu Jiao on the way.

Xu Jiao stopped Lin Jie and asked worriedly: "Lin Jie, Ye Qiu won't be in trouble tonight, will he?"

Lin Jie shook his head, "It's nothing, don't worry, Ye Qiu won't be in trouble."

"But I heard the police intensified their efforts to capture him significantly, won't anything happen?"

Xu Jiao had been keeping an eye on Ye Qiu's matters tonight.

She naturally knew Ye Qiu's situation was risky, but she couldn't stop Ye Qiu from doing what he needed to tonight.

In fact, she found her father's involvement in such matters deeply conflicting.

But Xu Jiao was a smart daughter, she knew there were certain things she couldn't change, and Xu Batian was very good to his family, to her.

So Xu Jiao knew about these matters, but didn't speak any words about it.

Therefore, even knowing something might happen to Ye Qiu tonight, she still wanted him to proceed.

Because she knew once Ye Qiu passed the assessment, he could stay by Xu Batian's side, which would allow her more contact with Ye Qiu.

Although it might not lead to anything between them, at least seeing Ye Qiu more would be good, at least she thought so in her heart.

However, she just received news that the police increased their efforts to capture Ye Qiu significantly, exceeding initial expectations.

Moreover, she got news that the police were armed and had orders to kill any suspect tonight, which panicked Xu Jiao. Seeing Lin Jie at this moment, she couldn't resist asking.

But Lin Jie's reply left her quite dissatisfied.

"Lin Jie, tell me the truth, will Ye Qiu really be in trouble, what's the chance of him coming back alive?"

Xu Jiao asked seriously.

"Miss Xu, I need to see the boss, please let me through."

Lin Jie replied, not knowing how to speak with Xu Jiao, and with Xu Batian waiting inside, he couldn't afford to delay too long.

"Stop."

Xu Jiao commanded Lin Jie, then asked coldly: "I order you to tell me."

Lin Jie sighed, then deeply glanced at Xu Jiao, saying: "Why are you so concerned about Ye Qiu?"

Xu Jiao froze, knitting her brows momentarily, and then retorted: "None of your business, just answer me."

Lin Jie looked deeply at Xu Jiao and then replied: "The chance of him coming back alive is less than five percent."

"What?"

Xu Jiao was shocked; she didn't even see Lin Jie leave, only felt the world spinning.

"Only five percent, so doesn't that mean Ye Qiu is doomed tonight?"

Xu Jiao was momentarily left dazed, leaning against the wall in a stupor, tears involuntarily started dripping from her eyes.

"No, Ye Qiu won't be in trouble, even if it's only five percent, he'll still survive."

Xu Jiao suddenly opened her eyes, clasped her hands in prayer, "God, please let Ye Qiu come back alive, just that five percent chance."

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