Then, Xia Che realized something and looked at Han Xinyue in disbelief: "I didn't ask you to read the book, you stole it from me yourself... And you saved me just to repay this?"

Even at the risk of offending the Xing family, they were determined to get themselves out of trouble.

Was Han Xinyue doing all this simply to repay her for "inviting" her to read a book?

How does this woman's brain work?

I'm very grateful to her...

"Hmm, I've always been clear about gratitude and resentment. Whether it's a favor or a grudge, I settle it on the spot. Otherwise, I have no grudge against the Xing family, so why would I go out of my way to offend them? The Xing family is quite terrifying."

Han Xinyue proudly raised her head, put her hands on her hips, and seemed very proud of herself.

"Okay, although it's hard to understand, but... never mind, no buts. Thank you this time."

Xia Che wanted to say something, but the words wouldn't come out.

This woman, she must have something wrong with her head, right?

It's best to cut ties with her...

"Don't be so polite. You're the first interesting person I've met since I came out. Your name is Xia Che, right? I'll remember you. I'll come find you after I've had some more fun."

Han Xinyue patted Xia Che's shoulder with an air of magnanimity, treating Xia Che like a little brother: "But I've already repaid the favor of you reading to me. If you want my help again next time, you'll have to find a way to make me owe you one."

"Are you leaving?"

Xia Che raised an eyebrow and subconsciously looked around.

Although we've escaped from Group R's encirclement, now is not the time to let our guard down.

This distance was only a few streets away from them, and given how difficult the other party was, Xia Che dared not be careless in the slightest.

"If you're going to help someone, you should at least get me out of here and make sure I'm completely safe before you consider your debt paid off, right?"

Xia Che's strength had not yet recovered, and it was obvious that the other party would not give up. He simply did not have the strength to go through another life-or-death escape. Right now, he could only rely on this neurotic woman.

"No, no, no, it's all paid back. If it weren't for me, you would already be tied up at the Xing family's headquarters. They might even be whipping your butt right now. Don't push your luck."

Han Xinyue shook her head vigorously, clearly having her own way of dealing with people and unwilling to help Xia Che anymore.

"But……"

Seeing that this girl was unmoved by reason, Xia Che's brain raced. He realized that he really couldn't leave her now if he wanted to get away. He needed to think of a reason to get her to take him out...

Just as he was pondering this, he faintly heard hurried footsteps behind him again. Xia Che raised an eyebrow and blurted out, "Damn! How did they get here so fast?"

Do all the people in Group R have supernatural abilities?

I just got away!

They've come looking for us already?

"Miss Han, how about I take another look? Can you take me out of here first... Damn, where is he?"

Just as Xia Che was about to ask for help, he turned his head and saw that Han Xinyue, who had been standing next to him, was nowhere to be seen; she had obviously run away long ago.

"Damn it, am I going to be back in jail again? Please..."

Xia Che gasped and turned to run, but it was too late.

Before him, several dark figures descended from the sky, looking at him with cold smiles.

It was the Xing family's R group from before!

"Hey guys... you got here so fast? You can run pretty fast, huh?"

Xia Che smiled wryly and rubbed his hands together, trying to buy some more time.

Han Xinyue is so disloyal. How could she run away halfway through saving someone?

If they just leave like that, what am I supposed to do?

It's still going to get worse, isn't it...?

"take away."

Having just experienced the close call, no one in Group R paid any attention to Xia Che this time. They only saw more and more shadowy figures behind Xia Che, a full thirty people surrounding the street.

The R team leader said calmly, "Don't let this monkey have any more chances to escape. I'll inform Third Master right now."

A hint of pleasure flickered in his eyes.

He had repeatedly allowed Xia Che to almost escape from his grasp, which was a slap in the face to him!

This time, he vowed never to say another word to Xia Che.

Want to chat? Sure.

Let's talk about it when we get back to the Xing family!

"yes!"

Several men in suits quickly stepped forward, took out ropes they had prepared beforehand, and tied Xia Che's hands behind his back without saying a word.

"Ouch... Be gentle, is this how you tie people up? Doesn't your Xing family know how to treat prisoners of war well?"

The other party showed no mercy, and Xia Che gasped in pain.

This is it.

It seems I played them too hard; not one of them was willing to waste any more words with me.

Han Xinyue is unreliable; she's already run away. Xia Che can no longer count on her.

Now they can only pin their hopes on Wen Chenlu, but she hasn't arrived yet, so Xia Che has to buy her some time.

I can't just chat and interrupt; I used that to stall for time last time. Want to do it again?

No one in the world would be stupid enough to fall for the same trick twice, especially when the time between the two is so short.

"Could it be... that my life is truly over?"

Xia Che gave a wry smile and let the members of Group R push him outside.

I've talked myself hoarse, but these people still won't say a word to me.

They clearly didn't want to be disturbed.

but……

This is passive-aggressive behavior!

Emotional abuse is truly despicable...

Who cares what Xia Che thinks?

To them, this brat had repeatedly played them for fools, treating them like dogs on a leash all day, and almost letting him escape several times.

How could we possibly dare to let our guard down?

Now, they only have one thought in their minds: to send Xia Che back to the Xing family and let Third Master take over. That way, their mission will be complete, and whatever trouble this kid causes in the future will be none of their business.

"Third Master, the situation is like this..."

The leader of Team R stepped aside, took out his phone, and even though Xing Zhicheng wasn't beside him, he remained respectful as he spoke into the phone.

He told Xing Zhicheng everything about the mission without hiding anything.

"...You are very honest; you didn't need to tell me these things."

Xing Zhicheng was surprised; he hadn't expected this person to be so honest, even mentioning that the kid had almost run away.

If it were someone else, who wouldn't take the opportunity to embellish their reputation?

Of course, one should exaggerate one's bravery to the fullest extent possible, or even if one is not brave enough, to elevate one's image in front of the leader. That's the right way to do it.

Xing Zhicheng did not dislike this behavior.

As long as you can complete the task, you can exaggerate as much as you want.

If you dare to say it, he dares to believe it.

This is the first time I've met a straightforward person like the R group leader who says what he thinks.

"...You once said that we are also elites, and when the entire R group was looked down upon, it was you who overruled the objections and chose us."

The leader of Team R let out a deep breath and said calmly, "You gave me dignity, so how could I possibly hide it from you?"