"For now, it's still not very safe here, so let's go back first," Ye Feng instructed firmly, reaching out to take the car keys back from his mother. He then gestured that he would be the one driving.
Axl, who had been observing the situation, could only stay silent and initially moved to take a seat in the front of the car. However, to his surprise, Lin Xilan stopped him and gently pushed him towards the back seat instead, leaving him puzzled. Her reasoning was that since he had been involved in a fight earlier, it would be better for him to sit in the back seat for safety reasons. Ye Feng, understanding her concern, approved of her decision.
'Perhaps, he thought, after the recent events, she was feeling terrified and sought comfort from her senior brother? That's why she insisted on pushing him to the back seat and sitting in front instead, where she could be closer to him' Axl found this explanation to be the most rational one in his mind, understanding that emotions
At night, in Lin Xilan's villa, after finishing her meal and washing up, she slumped onto her bed and stared at the ceiling in a daze. Initially, she had intended to sleep right away, but she couldn't help tossing and turning. Sleep seemed to elude her completely. Her mind was filled with hazy scenes from the day. What had transpired was completely unexpected to her. She never imagined that someone would dare to harm her in this vast capital city. "Huh, do you think I'm afraid? Do you think you can control the entire city with your own hands?" Lin Xilan snickered and stood up. In the end, she was still a prominent figure in the Capital city and held some power and connections. She also realized that she had let her guard down too much. If Axl hadn't been there today, she might have lost her life. Thinking about this, she recalled the heroic image of Axl fighting and struggling to protect her in the blurry scenes. Even without witnessing it directly, just imag
Upon hearing Lin Xilan's question, Axl furrowed his brow. 'What is she thinking now? But this is also my chance...' Axl pondered. Despite knowing that involving Lin Xilan in this conflict would put her in danger, he felt he had no other choice. She had already become deeply entangled in the aftermath of this incident, and he knew she must have vowed to seek revenge. And her target? It had to be... the Ye family. Lin Xilan's mind must have been filled with confusion and disbelief as she grappled with the sudden realization that she had become the target of an assassination attempt. Throughout her years of involvement in business and politics, her clashes with the Ye family had always remained within those realms, never escalating to such a dangerous level. The audacity to orchestrate such an overt assassination suggested that they held deep resentment towards her, surpassing the boundaries of mere business or political rivalry. It was evident that they
"Auntie, what happened to you?" Axl looked at Lin Xilan's flushed face, concerned that she might have suffered some internal injury earlier. "N-Nothing, please continue," Lin Xilan tried her best to cover her embarrassment and waved her hand at Axl, indicating that she was okay now. Axl sighed in relief. "It's actually quite simple. The Ye family elders are not alone. They keep a close eye on each other's movements. If one elder takes action, the others will know because they have spies among them. According to what senior brother told me, the Ye family has a rule that prohibits them from harming each other. So if one elder acts and is discovered by the others, their qualifications for succession will be forfeited," Axl explained slowly to her. Upon hearing this, Lin Xilan's expression changed as she looked into Axl's eyes once again. "Then why is it the Long family?" Axl smirked and analyzed it for her. "Ah, it's quite simple, Auntie." <
Axl took a deep breath and put on a professional smile. "Of course, Auntie. Allow me to assist you," he replied, trying to sound unaffected by her. As Axl helped Lin Xilan to her bedroom, his mind was in turmoil. He couldn't deny the attraction he felt towards her, but he also knew the boundaries and responsibilities of his position and life. The shackles that he felt towards him when he woke up in this world. The last thing he wanted was to jeopardize their relationship and add more responsibilities to his shoulders. Even he himself cannot guarantee his own life now. 'But this is too much' Axl wants to cry, but no tears come out. Once they reached her bedroom, Axl gently guided Lin Xilan to sit on the edge of the bed. "Is there anything else you need, Auntie?" He asked, keeping his tone as calm as possible. Lin Xilan looked up at him, her eyes filled with a mix of longing and uncertainty. "No, that's all. Thank you, Axl," she replied softly "
At night, Lin Xilan found herself unable to fall asleep as she lay on the bed, tossing and turning. Her face was flushed from the effects of the red wine she had consumed, which had left her slightly intoxicated. However, her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Axl throughout the day. The image of him standing up bravely in a daze to confront the mysterious killers who wanted to kill her kept replaying in her thoughts. She couldn't forget the warmth of his touch as he hugged her to protect her from the explosion as well as when he lifted her up, nor the way he administered emergency medical aid and performed artificial respiration. Just thinking about it caused Lin Xilan's face to blush even more. Fortunately just now, Ye Feng has just come. If now, maybe...? 'Ahhh, Lin Xilan, what are you thinking?!' Overwhelmed by her emotions, she couldn't help but bury her face in the bedcovers, feeling as vulnerable as a little girl. 'What should I do?'
The tension in the room escalated gradually, as Long Sha's bodyguards swiftly drew their pistols and aimed them directly at Axl.In that heart-stopping moment, it felt as if time had frozen, and the imminent threat of a fatal gunshot hung in the air.Even Long Sha's once composed face now became expressionless, as he now wore a cold, sinister expression as he locked eyes with Axl.Everywhere you looked, the atmosphere reeked of hostility, and a palpable sense of impending doom pervaded the room. Had an ordinary person stumbled upon this scene, they would have undoubtedly succumbed to fear, their very consciousness fading away.Yet, despite the barrels of the guns pointed at him, Axl remained unflinching.His countenance displayed an unwavering calmness, almost as if he considered the bodyguards' weapons to be nothing more than mere props. Even Long Sha's eyes, filled with malevolence and murderous intent, failed to elicit a reaction from Axl.<
Long Sha smiled and reached his hand into the drawer, pulling out an ATM card. He turned to Axl and said, "You are now a valuable asset to us. I appreciate your abilities. Consider this money as compensation for the incident.""Thank you, boss," Axl replied calmly, accepting the ATM card with a flat expression and maintaining an upright sitting position, ready to listen to Long Sha's next instructions.As expected, Long Sha's tone turned serious as he continued, "Furthermore, let me make this clear. Whether your previous words were true or false, I hope you won't hold any grudges against my son. If I find out that you harbor ill intentions and seek revenge against him, I will not hesitate to kill you.""Yes," Axl replied, maintaining his impassive demeanor. However, deep inside, he couldn't help but complain about Long Sha.'What a son-slave. Why does he have to deal with this annoying second-generation rich kid who only knows how to cause trouble? Even i
The man stepped in front of Axl, towering over him while Axl gazed up at him in awe. It was no wonder Long Sha was so unconcerned about his security. With this imposing figure as his shadow, radiating an unmistakable aura of danger, anyone who dared to approach Long Sha would scatter in fear.'Dang, this guy is massive. So, the intense presence I felt in the room earlier was all because of him,' Axl thought, realizing the source of the ominous feeling he had experienced.Previously, when he found himself surrounded by Long Sha's bodyguards, with guns pointed at him, Axl had assessed the number of steps required to eliminate Long Sha. However, something had unsettled him. His heightened senses had detected a hidden threat lurking in the shadows. Mistakenly assuming it was the accumulation of hostile intent from the bodyguards, Axl now understood that it had been the man standing before him."Boss forgot to give you this," the burly man stated, and at that moment,