Upon hearing Lin Jie's words, Ye Qiu fell silent.

Seeing the deep fatigue in Lin Jie's eyes, he knew the other wasn't lying. So, after pondering for a moment, he nodded, "Don't worry, I'll do my best to help you guys sort this out."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie smiled and reached out to Ye Qiu, "Thank you."

Ye Qiu was momentarily stunned but then extended his hand to shake Lin Jie's, "Don't worry, I'll help you complete this task."

Lin Jie nodded and said nothing more.

Along the way, Lin Jie drove the car, under the cover of his men, and seemingly shook off the police before arriving at Xu Batian's headquarters.

Upon returning here, Ye Qiu breathed a sigh of relief,

knowing that now he was truly out of danger.

Although Lin Jie had previously told him that everything was arranged between Xu Long and him, they wouldn't really harm him. Even if they fired shots, those people were trained not to kill him.

Still, Ye Qiu's heart remained tense. Plus, being pursued by the police all the way instilled a nameless panic within him. Therefore, only upon arrival did his heart finally settle.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Jie saw Ye Qiu sitting in the passenger seat without getting out of the car and asked with interest.

Ye Qiu shook his head: "Nothing, let's get out."

Saying this, he exchanged a glance with Lin Jie, nodded, got out of the car, and walked towards the building.

On the way, those underlings of Xu Batian looked at Ye Qiu with a changed gaze.

Ye Qiu had triggered a citywide police hunt, and yet he returned unharmed—it had shocked them all.

When Ye Qiu first started delivering goods, these people thought he was doomed.

Later, hearing that Ye Qiu caused a citywide police chase, they thought he was stupid. How could he trigger the entire city's police force?

Later, when there was no news of Ye Qiu, they laughed inwardly, thinking he was dead.

But seeing Ye Qiu back safe today, all that filled their hearts was shock, shock, shock.

No one expected Ye Qiu to return safely.

At this moment, they looked at Ye Qiu differently, knowing that after today, Ye Qiu would probably become someone important to Xu Batian, with his status set to rise steeply in the future.

Realizing this, these people immediately came forward to greet him.

"Hello, Brother Ye Qiu, how are you, Brother Ye Qiu? Must've been exhausting."

"Brother Ye Qiu, do you need me to find a huge Treasure Sword for you tonight? Guaranteed satisfaction."

Ye Qiu saw these people who used to look at him coldly now showering him with flattery, and for a moment, felt filled with confusion.

He glanced at Lin Jie beside him, thought a little, understood the situation, and chuckled to himself. However, he didn't offend these people, nor did he give them any favor.

Since these people were with Xu Batian, none of them were good people, and eventually, they would all be caught, standing against him.

Seeing Ye Qiu's unkind expression, these people dared not say anything more. Then Lin Jie said: "Go, go, get back to your business. Ye Qiu just returned and needs to see the boss. Can you handle delaying him?"

On hearing the word "boss," they all dispersed quickly, scared and worried.

Lin Jie watched them leave, and then said to Ye Qiu, "Let's go."

Ye Qiu nodded and then walked with Lin Jie to Xu Batian's room.

At the door of Xu Batian's room, he saw Wang Xuan and Xu Batian's eldest daughter.

Ye Qiu didn't know Xu Batian's eldest daughter, so he said nothing, but he did know Wang Xuan.

Seeing Wang Xuan at this moment, Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow. Wang Xuan also noticed Ye Qiu, and their eyes locked.

The two stood silent for a moment. Then Xu Batian's eldest daughter, Xu Mei, noticed the oddity between them and asked, "What's wrong with you two?"

Ye Qiu and Wang Xuan both shook their heads, "Nothing."

Wang Xuan said to Xu Mei, "Nothing, I just thought he looked like someone."

Xu Mei looked at Wang Xuan, then at Ye Qiu, and nodded. Although curious, since Wang Xuan didn't elaborate, she didn't press further and left with Wang Xuan.

Before leaving, Wang Xuan glanced at Ye Qiu. His mouth moved, and Ye Qiu narrowed his eyes.

Just then Lin Jie, having finished his report, came out and saw Ye Qiu. He said, "Let's go in."

He then glanced at Wang Xuan in the distance and asked Ye Qiu, "Do you know him?"

Ye Qiu nodded, "Yes, he's an old friend."

Lin Jie said, "This kid is remarkable now, having wrapped the boss's eldest daughter around his finger, obeying his every command. The boss is considering grooming him as the successor."

"Oh?"

Ye Qiu's expression remained unchanged and thought to himself, "What is Wang Xuan up to? What exactly does he plan to do?"

Ye Qiu didn't have a good impression of Wang Xuan. Ever since they first met, Wang Xuan had repeatedly found trouble with him, and only because of a delivery. Yet, now Wang Xuan was seen together with Xu Batian's daughter.

One day, Xu Jiao had revealed some reasons to him, but he didn't expect Xu Batian to have intentions of making Wang Xuan his successor. This was unbelievable to him.

Simultaneously, he was curious about Wang Xuan's next move—what decision he would make.

"Let's go in. It won't matter whether he becomes the successor or not because..."

Lin Jie's voice interrupted Ye Qiu's thoughts.

Hearing this, Ye Qiu paused, then nodded. Since Xu Batian was about to be eliminated, what use was there for a supposed successor?

Shaking his head, Ye Qiu stopped thinking about it and walked into the room with Lin Jie.

Upon returning once more, seeing Xu Batian, Ye Qiu felt none of the previous tension; he was now relaxed.

"Hahaha, you're back!"

Upon seeing Ye Qiu again, Xu Batian laughed heartily and stood up to greet him.

Ye Qiu also nodded, "I'm back."

But then his face darkened, "But Boss Xu, please forgive me, I lost your goods..."

"No need to say anymore."

Unexpectedly, Xu Batian waved his hand, "It's just a mere five billion! Lost is lost, think of it as a gift to the cops. You're safe and sound, that's what matters."

Hearing this, Ye Qiu breathed a sigh of relief, sneaking a glance at Lin Jie. Although Lin Jie had told him Xu Batian wouldn't be too bothered, he still felt nervous. Now, hearing Xu Batian say nothing more, he felt truly relieved.

"Come, sit down, sit down."

Xu Batian beckoned Ye Qiu to sit, and Ye Qiu obliged.

Xu Batian had Lin Jie pour a glass of water for Ye Qiu. Sitting in his own seat, he looked at Ye Qiu, lit a cigar, and asked if Ye Qiu wanted one. After Ye Qiu declined, he took a deep puff on his cigar, exhaled a cloud of smoke, and asked Ye Qiu, "Ye Qiu, you're quite skilled. Where did you hide during the police chase?"

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