allonlinenovel Chapter 1159: His attitude changed so quickly?
Chapter 1159: His attitude changed so quickly?
At this point, Xu Tian paused, then continued, word by word, "Moreover, keeping them in Shanghai can also serve as leverage for you to control me."
As long as they are in your hands, you don't need to worry about me revealing your identity.
"If I dared to betray you, my mother and Suqiu would be implicated, and I would never risk their safety."
This sentence was exactly what Xu Tian had planned long ago, the key to completely reassuring Itai Yudai.
"Hahaha..." Yudai Itai suddenly laughed. The laughter wasn't loud, but it carried an indescribable strangeness, as if it were mocking, or as if he were thinking.
He chuckled twice, then abruptly straightened his face, his eyes turning icy cold again: "Xu Tian, don't you find your idea utterly ridiculous! You want me not only to release you, but also to take care of your family?! On what grounds?!"
Faced with Itai Yudai's sudden sarcasm and questioning, Xu Tian remained expressionless, even blinking in confusion as he said, "Because of your beliefs, as far as I know, people like you wouldn't indiscriminately kill innocent people. Besides, my cousin is one of your people, isn't it only right that you take care of her?"
Yudai Itai was speechless for a moment.
He did indeed have his own beliefs, and everything he did was for those beliefs—besides, Xu Tian probably never imagined that his beliefs would lead him to such a state.
Xu Tian's suggestion to leave his family in Shanghai as hostages was indeed an extremely ingenious idea.
In this way, even if Xu Tian went to the Nationalist army, they would never dare to easily reveal his identity, otherwise his family would be the first to be harmed.
Moreover, if Shen Suqiu stays in Shanghai, he can better protect her and prevent her from doing anything impulsive that could cause trouble for both of them.
Most importantly, this plan does not require him to kill someone to cover it up.
To be honest, Yudai Itai really didn't want to kill Shen Suqiu, and he didn't want to implicate her because of killing Xu Tian.
The previous murderous intent stemmed more from the fear of the secret being leaked than from a genuine desire to wipe them out.
Yudai Itai leaned back in his chair, slowly closed his eyes, and fell into deep thought. He needed to carefully consider whether this plan was truly feasible and whether there were any flaws.
His mind raced as he began to weigh the pros and cons.
For Xu Tian, leaving Shanghai was undoubtedly more beneficial than harmful.
The carriage fell silent again, with only the steady breathing of the two people, the occasional sound of wind outside the window, and the faint barking of dogs in the distance.
Time passed second by second, each second seemingly stretched out infinitely, while the heavy atmosphere gradually dissipated, replaced by a silent struggle.
Xu Tian didn't urge him, but just sat there quietly, his hands naturally placed on his knees, his eyes calmly looking at the back of the seat in front of him.
He knew that Yudai Itai needed time to weigh the pros and cons, and this decision was equally important to him.
Although he was a little nervous, worried that Yudai Itai would ultimately reject the proposal, he didn't show it on his face and remained calm and composed.
He pondered in his mind what other tricks he had up his sleeve if Yudai Itai refused.
But he knew that this was the best solution. If Yuta Itai did not agree, then he and his family would probably face annihilation.
But he didn't panic. Years of experience had taught him that the more critical the moment, the more important it is to remain calm. Only by staying calm can one find a glimmer of hope.
After about two minutes, Yudai Itai finally slowly opened his eyes.
The hesitation and coldness in his eyes were gone, replaced by an unprecedented firmness. He looked at Xu Tian and slowly spoke, his tone solemn: "Alright, I agree to your proposal."
Upon hearing this, Xu Tian felt a slight sense of relief, but his face remained expressionless.
Yudai Itai continued, "I can even help you change your appearance and arrange for your safe departure from Shanghai, but you must remember your promise and never reveal my identity, otherwise your family will pay the price for you."
His tone still carried a hint of threat, but it was much milder than his previous murderous intent.
"Also, you served in the National Revolutionary Army. With your abilities, I believe you'll quickly rise to prominence." Itai Yudai's tone shifted, a strange glint appearing in his eyes: "I want you to stay in touch with me!"
"You want me to be your informant! To become a spy!" Xu Tian finally reacted. He frowned slightly and asked a question in return. His tone was still calm, but there was a hint of vigilance in his eyes.
"No, I just think you're quite capable. Rather than dying on the battlefield, you'd be better off working for me." Yudai Itai's expression suddenly changed. The cold, murderous look vanished instantly, replaced by an almost scorching gaze filled with admiration, and even a hint of fanaticism.
This change in attitude came very suddenly and abruptly, like a face-changing act in Sichuan opera, so fast that Xu Tian couldn't even react.
"Mr. Ban, what exactly do you mean..." Xu Tian's tone carried a hint of barely perceptible doubt; he truly couldn't understand the change in the man before him.
"Xu-san..." Yudai Itai suddenly spoke, his tone becoming incredibly warm, even somewhat intimate. He actually addressed Xu Tian directly in Japanese.
“From now on, we’ll be friends! Just like you said, Watashi is a person of faith! He needs a lot of help!”
He leaned forward slightly, getting closer to Xu Tian, his eyes burning with intensity, his tone incredibly excited: "And you! Vatasi believes you also have faith! We are the same kind of people! We can definitely cooperate!"
Yuta Itai's voice wasn't loud, but the fervor and enthusiasm in his tone were palpable.
His eyes were filled with anticipation, as if he had found a like-minded partner. His excitement was completely different from that of the aloof, sinister, and murderous head of the military police section.
The first thought that popped into Xu Tian's mind was: Could this person be mentally ill?
He even subconsciously shrank back a little, creating some distance between himself and the outside world.
Just minutes before, this man had been filled with murderous intent, wishing he could kill him immediately to silence him.
Even just now, his tone still carried a threat, and his attitude remained aloof.
How could their attitude change so quickly in such a short time?
How did he suddenly transform from a ruthless killer into a passionate "friend"?
This stark contrast made Xu Tian feel intensely uncomfortable.
He even began to suspect that Yudai Itai was playing some kind of trick, deliberately using this attitude to lull him into a false sense of security.
A sense of vigilance instantly rose in his heart, and his eyes sharpened as he carefully observed Itai Yudai's expression, trying to find a trace of pretense.
But all he saw was the fervor and sincerity in Yudai Itai's eyes; the excitement of finding a kindred spirit seemed genuine.