Let them offer their loyalty

The experienced swordsman of Dragon City, with the fighting power that could crush a small gang, was defeated in the slums? Even he himself was almost killed?

How do you say this?

Seeing Yue Chen's silence, Ye Hua simply closed his eyes and said, "If you really join Jonas, I won't say anything. I will inform Long Cheng about this and then apply for a new partner."

Yue Xuan felt desperate. She couldn't understand why she had fallen into such a situation. She just wanted to prove herself. She tried hard to explain, but every word seemed to accuse her of incompetence and stupidity.

But after hearing the words coming out of Ye Hua's mouth, all the dissatisfaction accumulated over the past few days, the despair of almost dying in the slums, the self-doubt that he had no way of leading the Bone Breaker Gang to clean up the small gang, and the feeling that what he did now was useless, all the emotions burst out at once.

Yue Qian's emotions finally burst out like a dam bursting, and her voice rose several decibels: "How could I betray you? I almost died there, and you are questioning me here?"

Ye Hua opened his eyes, his gaze was as cold as ice, still doubting Yue Chen: "Your behavior is enough to explain the problem. You actually took the Broken Bone Gang to a small gang, and failed. If this is not betrayal, what is it? You know, you are the Sword Holder. What does the word Sword Holder mean in Dragon City? Don't you know?"

"It was a trap, I was desperate in there!"

"Desperate?" Ye Hua's voice became even colder. "Your so-called desperate effort almost ruined our mission. Your behavior put the entire Dragon City plan at risk. Do you know how much trouble your willfulness may bring us?"

"I know I was wrong, but I didn't betray you!"

"How can you prove it? Your arrogance and blindness prevent you from seeing the reality clearly." Ye Hua approached Yue Yan step by step: "How can I guarantee that you have not surrendered to Jonas? Maybe you have surrendered to Jonas, but you still want to come back and deceive me?"

The atmosphere between the two became increasingly tense.

"I understand. You can think whatever you want."

Yue Xuan's breathing became heavier and heavier. She got up from the sofa, walked straight to the door, and finally slammed it shut.

The lights of the vehicles flow slowly on the bridge, like stars of fireflies, shuttling through the night. The car lights and the lights on the bridge reflect each other, and the taillights leave a string of red tracks, forming a sharp contrast with the white headlights of the oncoming vehicles.

Yue Qian stood alone in a corner of the bridge, holding a bottle of wine in her hand. The night breeze blew her hair, bringing a cool feeling, but it could not dispel the depression in her heart. The sound of traffic rang in her ears, but it seemed to be isolated from her in two different worlds.

The lights on the bridge were bright and dazzling. She gently opened the bottle of wine and took a deep breath. One sip after another, she drank, trying to forget today's quarrel, Ye Hua's doubts and her own frustration, but the alcohol only brought her a brief numbness.

People around her occasionally cast glances at her, but no one approached her.

As time passed, the wine bottle gradually became empty, but Yue Chen's mood did not improve at all.

"Longcheng really has a stupid system. People who come out of a stupid system are also stupid. I am also a stupid person who works so hard to climb up."

She had changed into casual clothes and went to the weapon shop to buy dual pistols and weapons. Although the materials were definitely not as good as those in Dragon City, they were barely enough.

When Yueqian was about to leave the bridge, a familiar voice came from behind: "Miss Yueqian, I didn't expect to meet you here. Why are you drinking alone? Is there something bothering you?"

She turned around and saw Jonas.

Oh shit, why is Jonas here?

Yue Qian was startled by Jonas's sudden appearance and almost dropped the bottle in her hand. She quickly calmed herself down, knowing that in front of a man like Jonas, any loss of composure could lead to unexpected consequences, so she coughed and said, "I just come out to drink occasionally. I'll be back soon."

Jonas walked towards her with a smile and stood beside her naturally: "It seems that we are all unhappy tonight, right?"

Wrong, he was very happy, but Yue Qian was not.

How can I be happy when my Bone-Breaking Gang is being beaten to pieces by a small gang?

Yue Qian's heart tightened. She knew that any communication with Jonas was fraught with danger, but her condition at the moment was not good. The influence of alcohol made her thinking a little slow.

"Mr. Jonas, why are you here?"

Jonas answered casually, as if it was just a chance encounter: "Oh, I just came to relax. You know, sitting in the office all the time is not good for your spirit. But seeing you like this, I became even more curious. It's unusual for Miss Yue to drink alone on the bridge."

Yue Qian's heart was filled with alarm bells. She knew that Jonas's appearance was definitely not accidental, so she could only try to look calm: "I just want to be alone for a while, there's nothing special. Everyone has troubles, doesn't Mr. Jonas have any?"

Jonas walked closer and could almost see the fluctuation in Yueqian's eyes: "Miss Yueqian, if you need help or want to find a quieter place to continue drinking, you are always welcome in District 25. It's not good to be alone here in the cold wind, why don't you come to Jonas Financial Group and sit down?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Jonas, but I think it's better for me to be alone." Yue Qian tried to stay calm even though her heart was filled with uneasiness.

Jonas didn't seem disappointed by the rejection, but rather became more interested.

Of course, he didn't expect to win Yue Qian over to his team this time. Everything had to proceed step by step, didn't it?

Jonas didn't seem to notice Yue Yun's panic. He continued in a kind tone, "Miss Yue Yun, if you need any help, you can come to me. The door of the Alt Foundation is always open to our friends."

No.

This thought came to Yue Qian in an instant.

Being too close to Jonas was undoubtedly dancing on the edge of a knife. She needed to refuse, but not be too blunt.

District 25 is Jonas’ territory, and she doesn’t want to die yet!

She tried to remain calm and replied, "Mr. Jonas, thank you for your concern. I did encounter some difficulties, but I believe I can solve them myself. If I have time, I will go to the Alte Foundation to talk to you."

"That's great. If you have something to say, you have to speak it out. Otherwise, if you keep it in your heart, you will get sick. The Alte Foundation welcomes you at any time."

"Yes, Mr. Jonas. If you need any help from me, you can tell me. I will do my best."

Yue Qian didn't want to make the situation too awkward, so she chose an ambiguous answer: "Although Mr. Jonas and I are not from the same place, I will definitely help if there is anything. Mr. Jonas is welcome to come to me at any time."

"I feel relieved when you say this. See you later, Miss Yueqian."

Jonas smiled and nodded, saying goodbye to Yue Qian, with a slight smile on his face.

Well, the preliminary work he needed to do has been completed.

After a while, Ye Hua, who was far away in the apartment, inexplicably received an email from an anonymous user.

Chapter 598: Just Drown Your Fantasy

The elegant gray and white tones on the walls give people a sense of tranquility and comfort. In the center of the room is a simple wooden table with a smooth and delicate tabletop, showing a natural dark brown wood grain. The design of the table is both practical and elegant.

On the other side of the room is a large window covered with white gauze curtains. In the corner of the room, there is a small bookshelf with various books neatly arranged on it, ranging from literary works to professional reference books. The design of the bookshelf is simple but stylish, which is in harmony with the overall style of the room. There is also a floor lamp next to the bookshelf.

Close to the wall, there is a comfortable single sofa. The color of the sofa echoes the gray and white tones of the wall. The shape is simple, and the backrest and seat cushion of the sofa are very soft. Next to the sofa is a small round side table with a few books and a cup of coffee on it.

But Ye Hua didn't sit on the sofa. She sat on the bookshelf in the dim room. The interface of an anonymous email appeared on the screen in front of her. Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, and the expression on her face was a mixture of vigilance.

Who would send an anonymous email to themselves in the middle of the night?

Was it sent by the Intelligence Department?

To be on the safe side, let's take a look first.

When she opened the anonymous email, the content was beyond her expectations. It contained a video file with the title "Meeting".

meet?

Who meets with whom?

A guess emerged in Ye Hua's mind, but she was not quite sure.

Ye Hua frowned, her doubts growing. She paid attention to her surroundings and clicked the play button.

The video began to play, and the voices of Yue Yan and Jonas were heard. Ye Hua could tell that this was a conversation on the bridge. Yue Yan's voice revealed fatigue and frustration, while Jonas' tone was relaxed and full of inducement.

"Ms. Yueqian, I know you have encountered a lot of difficulties recently. If you are willing, the Alte Foundation can provide help."

"Sometimes, accepting help from others is also a kind of wisdom. The door of the Alt Foundation is always open to you."

.......................

"That's great. If you have something to say, you have to speak it out. Otherwise, if you keep it in your heart, you will get sick. The Alte Foundation welcomes you at any time."

"Yes, Mr. Jonas. If you need any help from me, you can tell me. I will do my best."

A trace of doubt arose in Ye Hua's heart. To her, although Yue Yan's words were a rejection, there was no firm sense of rejection in her tone. She began to worry whether Yue Yan had really considered accepting Jonas' help.

Jonas is a cunning fox. Although Yue Yan refused on the surface, such a conversation was enough to make Ye Hua doubt whether Yue Yan really wanted to do this.

At the end of the audio, Yue Qian's voice seemed a little hesitant: "I'll consider it, Mr. Jonas."

Ye Hua sat quietly in the dim room. Her eyes became even colder after watching the video. An invisible anger rose quietly in her heart. Her fingers no longer tapped the table, but clenched into fists, and her knuckles turned white due to excessive force. Her breathing became a little rapid, but she tried to keep her calm appearance and not let her emotional fluctuations show.

Deep down, Ye Hua felt a deep sense of betrayal. She had carried out missions with Yue Yan and faced many difficulties and challenges together, but now she saw Yue Yan considering accepting help from hostile forces, which made Ye Hua feel angry and disappointed, but more puzzled and questioned about Yue Yan.

Ye Hua couldn't understand why Yue Yan would meet with Jonas privately and even consider his proposal. In Ye Hua's view, this behavior was disloyalty to the mission and a betrayal of his trust.

At the end of the email, Ye Hua could hardly control her emotions. The content of the email, especially about Yue Yan and Jonas's encounter, touched upon her deepest anxieties and suspicions.

The original suspicion was like firewood, and this was the spark that ignited in the lowest pile of grass.

What on earth is Yue Qian doing? How can she meet with Jonas privately? Do you know what this means?

This kind of solicitation should be clearly rejected.

I must consider changing my partner, and I must talk to Miss Ji Yeling about this matter.

She took a deep breath, calmed herself, then dialed the hotline to Longcheng, ready to report the situation to Ji Yeling.

"Hey, isn't this Xiao Yehua? What's wrong? Usually you ask for information through the Intelligence Department, or somewhere else, but you won't call me directly."

When Ji Yeling's image appeared on the screen, Ji Yeling was sitting in an office chair with a relaxed expression and casual movements. It was obvious that she was no longer in the Sword Wielder's office area. Ye Hua tried his best to hide his inner anger and hesitation, and opened his mouth slightly towards Ji Yeling.

"Ms. Ji, I have important information to report. Some unusual things have happened recently. I found that Yue Qian has had contact with Jonas and may no longer be on our side."

Ye Hua briefly recounted the content of the anonymous email he received and the video file inside.

She avoided direct accusations against Yuexuan, choosing instead to focus on the exchange between Yuexuan and Jonas by stating the facts.

"No, wait?"

After hearing this, Ji Yeling frowned and was silent for a while. Her eyes revealed deep thought: "You are Yue Chen's partner. What do you think of this situation? Do you think Yue Chen is really likely to betray you?"

Her understanding of Yue Yan is definitely not as good as Ye Hua's.

Ye Hua hesitated for a moment, but still answered: "I can't be sure, but this situation is worth paying attention to. Yue Yan's behavior is indeed not in line with my expectations of her, but there have been several suspicious situations before. Yue Yan led a relatively large gang that had already been integrated to attack a small gang, and finally returned in disgrace."

"You continue to observe and collect more information. If Yue Qian really shows signs of betrayal, it will have a serious impact on us. Send me the video file first."

"I understand."

Ye Hua checked the video content again to confirm that this was indeed the file she wanted to send. After watching it again, she confirmed that Yue Yan and Jonas were clearly visible and their conversation was clearly audible. When she was about to send it, Ye Hua frowned slightly again, and the conflict and uneasiness in her heart came over her again, but she quickly suppressed these emotions.

Then Ye Hua opened a secure communication program, which was specially used for secret communication between her and Longcheng. She created a new email and sent it to Ji Ye Ling's secret email address, an email address known only to the Sword Master who was on a mission.

In the body of the email, Ye Hua briefly described the content of the video and indicated that it might involve Yue Qian's potential betrayal, and then carefully added the video file as an attachment to the email.

It is important to leave traces of your work.

After the upload was complete, Ye Hua took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, and finally clicked the send button.

Everything that needs to be reported has been reported.

What is there to hesitate about? Even if you made a wrong judgment, it is impossible to change it now.

Just keep making mistakes like this.

After all, Yue Qian is really suspected of betrayal.

Ji Yeling received an email from Ye Hua. After opening it, her eyes were fixed on the screen. She temporarily closed the call with Ye Hua and the video started playing.

First, Yue Xuan was drinking alone on the bridge, then Jonas appeared, walked up to Yue Xuan and chatted with her, and did nothing else.

The video shows the conversation between Yue Qian and Jonas. Ji Yeling's expression gradually changes from concentration to deep thought. She listens carefully to every word, trying to capture any possible clues from them, and finally becomes confused.

As the video progressed, she couldn't help but frown and whispered to herself: "This is what Ye Hua is worried about? Huh? Not? This?"

no?

Even Ji Yeling felt confused.

Aren’t these the simplest tactics of sowing discord?

No one would really fall for this, right? How could anyone be so stupid?

After the video ended, Ji Yeling still couldn't figure out anything. He sighed softly and decided to talk to Ye Hua directly.

After Ye Hua answered the call, Ji Ye Ling said helplessly: "This is not enough to prove anything. Ye Hua, I understand your concern, but this is not enough. We need more evidence. We can't draw a conclusion based on this alone. Don't be blinded by suspicion."

"You've been working with Yue Qian for so long, do you really think she would betray you? This is clearly a plot to alienate you. Think about it, such an obvious scene was recorded so coincidentally, and it was sent to you anonymously. Isn't this all too carefully planned? There's no need to think about it, this must be Jonas's work."

"No, you don't understand, Miss Ji."

Ye Hua shook his head, his brows still furrowed. "Ms. Ji, I knew from the beginning that this was Jonas's plan to alienate us. It's not that I didn't see it, but Yue Yan's attitude is indeed ambiguous, which is an indisputable fact. I hope you can consider changing someone to be my partner. I don't want to have inexplicable variables appear at the end of the mission, causing the entire mission to fail."

She realized this after thinking about it after being angry, but she still chose to report the matter.

This unstable variable should be eliminated as soon as possible.

Ji Ye Ling was silent for a moment, she shook her head and slowly replied: "Ye Hua, I understand your concerns, but changing partners now may cause unnecessary attention and suspicion, both in Dragon City and District 25. At least until there is more evidence, we need to maintain the status quo."

Ye Hua's voice remained calm, "I know, but it is a fact that Yue Yan's attitude is ambiguous. Considering the current situation, I hope you can arrange another person to be my partner. I understand your considerations, but considering the complexity of the current situation and the uncertainty of Yue Yan, I insist on requesting a change of partner. For me, this is to ensure that I can perform the task more effectively."

No.