"So you're saying you suddenly lost your mind, and that's why you rushed over to hit that girl?" The officer questioning him looked deeply skeptical. Did this guy think the police were idiots?
Meanwhile, outside the interrogation room, Old Mr. Qi looked frighteningly grim. Holding Qi Sinian's hand, he was berating the bodyguards.
"I pay you such high salaries, and a bunch of grown men couldn't protect one girl? Explain yourselves!" Old Mr. Qi bristled with fury.
This lot was an absolute disgrace!
The tall, burly bodyguards in black hung their heads, not daring to speak.
They hadn't expected a passerby to suddenly rush over and grab the young lady either. If she hadn't learned self-defense, she could have been hurt.
The passerby had refused to let go of her, and by the time they pulled him away, the police had already arrived.
Everyone had been busy rescuing the young lady. When they looked back, Qin Ke had already disappeared.
When Old Mr. Qi heard the news and rushed over in a towering rage, they hardly dared think about it. After such a serious failure, they didn't even know whether they could keep their jobs...
Old Mr. Qi snorted and took Qi Sinian's hand to leave, but an officer called him back.
The officer looked a little awkward too. "Old Mr. Qi, Miss Qi can't leave yet. The member of the public who called us said Miss Qi was... involved in a group fight?"
At those words, Old Mr. Qi flew into a rage. "Her? She was the one who nearly got beaten! Who did she hit? Where's this supposed victim?"
He was so furious that he raised his cane. "He ran off ages ago! We already told you! That man has no decency! His intentions are rotten! He was seducing my grandson! Would he have run if he was the one being bullied?"
"Instead of arresting him, you're going after my granddaughter?! If I see him, I'll beat him myself, old bones and all! Move!" Old Mr. Qi stormed out, and no one dared stop him.
The police were baffled too. The alleged victim had long since vanished, while the supposed aggressor had nearly been attacked herself. What on earth was going on?
All they could do was lecture the bodyguards and Miss Qi, telling them not to act so impulsively next time.
Take a step back, and everyone would have room to breathe!
Live and let live, and everyone would be happy!
Back in the car, Old Mr. Qi's face was still red with anger. Qi Sinian swung his hand as she coaxed him. "Don't be angry, Grandpa~ What if you make yourself ill~"
He was very susceptible to this approach, and it worked for Qi Sinian every time.
Old Mr. Qi's expression softened considerably, but he was still deeply displeased. Why hadn't anyone told him that this man had dared to seduce his precious grandson?
If his grandson brought someone like that home, it would send him straight to his grave!
"Tell everyone: from now on, if this man shows up at any event or business collaboration involving the Qi Family, throw him out!"
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Hearing the news, Qin Ke gritted his teeth in fury. Not only had he been beaten, now his task had become even harder!
He suddenly remembered the system notification that morning: Qi Sijing had agreed to tonight's race. Delight crossed his face. Isn't this my chance to get back at you?
He worked himself into the right emotional state and deftly dialed a number. The call connected within a second, and his voice was already tearful as he spoke. "Baby, someone bullied me..."
As night fell, the bustling city center gradually quieted down, while the racetrack on the outskirts blazed with lights and rang with voices.
Qi Sijing hadn't raced in a long time since taking over the company. His unexpected appearance tonight had drawn countless people.
Deafening cheers and shouts filled the air, and the pounding music was loud enough to hurt their ears, but everyone reveled in it.
People danced to the beat, their young faces lit with radiant smiles.
Surrounded by a crowd, Qi Sijing headed toward his beloved car, glancing back at the entrance now and then. When he saw no one arriving, disappointment crept into his heart.
Lin Xingye hadn't replied to him. He didn't know whether he would come.
All kinds of race cars sat in the display area, from a sleek, fiery red Lamborghini to a stunning blue Porsche. Every car had been painstakingly tuned.
Each was like a lion poised to spring, ready to race with its owner and claim glory together.
Qi Sijing changed into a scarlet racing suit. Its fitted design perfectly showed off his muscular build and tall frame.
The striking red outfit contrasted sharply with his fair, handsome face, lending him an unparalleled charm.
Even when he was merely laughing and joking around with others, it was impossible to tear your eyes away from him. His aristocratic air stood out, and from a distance,
He seemed to exist on an entirely different plane from everyone around him.
Before he could reach his precious race car, countless beautiful women blocked his path. Some wanted to pinch his handsome face, others wanted to cop a feel, and getting his contact details would be even better.
These girls were bold and enthusiastic, always taking the initiative with anyone who caught their interest.
Qi Sijing gave them a dazzling smile. "Ladies~ Let me off this time. I'll hang out with you next time. I've got a race today~"
One radiant beauty laughed. "Such a sweet talker. With you racing, there's no way you'll lose."
They tactfully cleared the way. Young Master Qi was good-natured, but he would still get upset if they held him up.
The race official was already in position, urging Qi Sijing to get into place. A dense sea of spectators surrounded them.
He had opened the car door, but turned to look back once more.
The entrance was pitch-black and empty.
Disappointed, he climbed into the car, shut the door, put on his helmet, and expertly adjusted his seat and everything else, completing all his pre-race preparations. He had always been cautious.
Tonight's track twisted and turned, fraught with danger and a serious challenge to a driver's skill,
But he had always been confident in his abilities. This wasn't the hardest track he had driven, and he no longer raced as recklessly as he had when he was younger.
He was already thoroughly comfortable with this kind of course, so he wasn't worried about an accident.
Still, just in case, he had arranged for medical personnel to wait at the finish line.
"Qi Sijing!"
Despite the enormous crowd and all the noise, he caught that voice instantly.
Excited, he watched in the rearview mirror as Lin Xingye struggled through the crowd, his whole face flushed. It was hard to tell whether it was from being squeezed among the spectators or from running over.
Joy surged through him, and he wanted to turn around and greet him, but the race official spoke first.
"Five, four, three, two, one! Go!" As the official's voice fell, the signal turned green, and both cars shot off the starting line together, their engines roaring as though they would split the sky.
The cheers and shouts mingled with the roar of the race cars, drowning out almost every other voice.
Lin Xingye's desperate cries for them to stop were swallowed up too. No one noticed his shouting; everyone was waving their arms and jumping around in excitement.
Lin Xingye's eyes were bloodshot. The moment he came out, he had grabbed Xu Chen, who was on the phone in the living room, and demanded the location. He had raced here in his car, but he was still too late.
He watched helplessly as the race began.
I can't just give up.
He stumbled forward. Cars were still parked on the other lanes, the spare vehicles for tonight.
He had to save Qi Sijing. Snatching up a helmet someone had left there, he headed straight for the black race car ahead.
"Hey, what are you doing?" The car's owner was there too. He quickly noticed what Lin Xingye was doing and rushed over to block him. "Lin Xingye? What are you doing here?"
He belonged to their social circle too, a notorious rich playboy. He recognized Lin Xingye's face, but had never heard of him racing.
Lin Xingye's face was still bright red. After running all that way, even breathing hurt. "Lend me your car. It's urgent."
The man looked confused. "There are people racing up ahead. What if you crash into them? Do you even know how to drive?"
Lin Xingye had been holding back his agitation, but he was almost at his limit. He grabbed the man's collar, his eyes burning with barely contained desperation. "Hu Kai wants to kill Qi Sijing! Get out of my way! I'll pay you back for the car afterward!"
"Who can take responsibility if something happens to Qi Sijing?!"
Hu Kai was the man racing against Qi Sijing.
Tears welled in his eyes, his chest heaved, and his hands wouldn't stop shaking.
The man's first reaction was shock and disbelief. But seeing Lin Xingye's frantic state, he decisively stepped back.
"Lin Xingye, you... be careful."
He had no time left.
He opened the door, climbed in, and put on his helmet. In an instant, he shot forward, before either the race official or the spectators could react.
"Did... did a car just shoot out onto the track?"
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