AWB Chapter 238 Flowers Bloom in the South of the City, Time to Return 9
Chapter 238 Flowers Bloom in the South of the City, Time to Return 9
Shen Shuwan suddenly woke up from her dream, subconsciously straightened her back and looked around warily. Only after realizing that she was still in the same place did she relax and lean back against the wall.
"Cuckoo~"
So hungry.
Clutching her stomach, which was throbbing with hunger, she took out the white steamed bun that had been laced with a sedative and was still a quarter full, and hesitantly opened her mouth.
Upon entering the food, I decided to give up.
Forget it, if she gets caught again, she might not be able to escape.
There was nothing to eat, and the ship had no idea how long it would take to sail.
Shen Shuwan could only clutch her stomach and stare blankly, wondering if she would starve to death on the ship.
Just then, a delicious aroma wafted in from outside.
She tried to restrain herself, but couldn't control her legs. She slowly moved to the door of the warehouse, carefully opened a crack, and looked out.
That looks like a kitchen.
……
Shen Yirou, who was sitting by the hospital bed waiting for Shen Xiangyi, who had lost too much blood, to wake up, was brought back to her senses by the knock on the door.
Seeing Shen Lezi enter, she hurriedly stood up, grabbed her wrist, and asked anxiously, "How is it? Have you found Bao'er?"
Shen Lezhi avoided the hopeful gaze and shook her head.
"Still nothing?" Shen Yirou's voice was very soft, and the disappointment in her eyes was so heavy that it was almost overflowing.
"Mother, I..." Shen Lezi bit her lower lip tightly, her self-blame almost overwhelming her.
If it weren't for her relationship with Jiang Che, Bao'er wouldn't have been implicated and her whereabouts would still be unknown.
That girl looks tough, but she's actually timid and spoiled.
She's all alone outside, and she must be terrified.
"It's alright. We arranged to meet in Haishi. Maybe Bao'er is faster and got on the train first. She's already in Haishi by now. She's always been clever. She'll be fine. She'll definitely be alright."
Shen Yirou was also very worried, but seeing Shen Lezi's self-blame and sadness, she forced a smile, as if to comfort her and also to comfort herself.
When she fled for her life that day, Bao'er didn't have much money on her, and she didn't know if it would be enough to buy a train ticket to Haishi.
Did you eat and sleep well on the way?
She's never left their side since she was little, and she's never traveled far from home. Is she so scared that she keeps crying...?
Thinking of this, Shen Yirou couldn't help but feel tears welling up in her eyes, but she could only quickly turn her head away to wipe them away: "It will definitely be alright."
Shen Lezhi also lowered her head and secretly wiped away her tears, but when she looked up at Shen Xiangyi, who was still unconscious on the hospital bed, her throat became extremely dry:
"Father, is he still not awake today?"
“Okay.” Shen Yirou sat back down on the edge of the bed and held Shen Xiangyi’s hand. “But the doctor said he might wake up today.”
After realizing Shen Shuwan's intentions that day, Shen Xiangyi took advantage of the moment when the three were distracted by Shen Shuwan and managed to defeat one of them.
The remaining two, one went after Shen Shuwan, while the other, distracted by the noise, attacked in their direction.
Although the problem was eventually solved, Shen Xiangyi himself was shot with a gun and fell unconscious.
Just as Shen Yirou was at a loss, the people Jiang Che sent arrived late and took them to the hospital.
"We have news!" Shen Yicheng rushed over with his right hand wrapped in a bandage and hanging in front of his chest, his eyes shining with joy.
Jiang Che followed closely behind, but his heart tightened when he met Shen Lezi's cold gaze, and he stopped at the door of the ward.
Shen Yicheng ignored everything else and excitedly said, "My people found Bao'er's coat downstream. Coincidentally, someone nearby said they met a girl who asked for directions to the train station. Based on his description, it should be Bao'er!"
"That's great! Bao'er might really have arrived in Haishi. No wonder we haven't been able to find her for so many days. Let's set off for Haishi right away."
Shen Yirou forced herself not to think about what would happen if Bao'er wasn't in Haishi, and focused solely on making arrangements:
“Then we, no, I’ll go first. Ah Cheng, your hand isn’t fully healed yet, stay with Zhu’er to take care of your brother-in-law. I’ll go to Haishi to find Bao’er.”
“My hand is fine. The situation in Haishi is unclear. Sister, you and Zhu’er stay here. I’ll go.” Shen Yicheng disagreed.
At that time, Shen Shuwan and the others were being hunted down, and Shen Lezhi and her companion at the Jiang family were also having a hard time.
Shen Yicheng was hit by a gun while protecting Shen Lezi as they left.
Shen Lezi said, "I'll go too. My uncle's hand is injured because of me. If I go with him, I can help change the dressing."
"I... I can send someone to go with you." Jiang Che, who was standing at the door, also wanted to lend a hand.
"No need!" Shen Lezhi refused decisively.
"With more people, we might be able to find Wanwan sooner," Jiang Che said softly, like a dejected puppy, looking at Shen Lezi who seemed distant.
"Ahem, no need," Shen Xiangyi suddenly said.
"father!"
"Xiang Yi, you're awake!"
"I'll go call the doctor!" Seeing that his usual "arch-nemesis" had finally woken up, Shen Yicheng breathed a sigh of relief.
After the doctor finished the examination, the three people in the room, along with Jiang Che who was still at the door, breathed a sigh of relief.
With Shen Yicheng's help, Shen Xiangyi sat up against the pillows and looked at Jiang Che outside the door. His gentle voice was tinged with frost: "Young Master Jiang is very kind, but our family cannot afford to have something like this happen again."
"I..." Jiang Che pursed his lips, opened his mouth, and after a long while, he finally found his voice, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to do something..."
Shen Lezhi suddenly spoke up: "Jiang Che, let's break up."
“Zhu’er…” Jiang Che fell silent under Shen Lezi’s gaze.
Shen Lezhi's expression was unusually calm, even appearing somewhat indifferent in light of the chilly weather, though emotions were churning within her eyes:
"This incident is not your fault. It was my insistence on sending you the message that led to the current situation, and I should take responsibility for it."
"Zhu'er." Shen Yirou wanted to say something, but Shen Xiangyi grabbed her hand.
“But Dad is right, our family can’t afford to do something like this again. I don’t want my family to pay the price for my selfishness anymore, so from now on…”
Shen Lezhi took a deep breath and swallowed back a sob, "So please, don't come here again."
Jiang Che's eyes slowly reddened, and his hands clenched tightly at his sides, but he couldn't say a word.
Looking at Jiang Che's expression, Shen Yirou sighed, "We all agreed to let Zhu'er deliver the message. If we really have to say who was right or wrong, we should blame those with ulterior motives."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Che looked at Shen Yirou, thinking there might be room for maneuver.
"But Xiao Che, I'm afraid I'll have to break my promise to your mother to take better care of you. Our Shen family doesn't seek wealth or status; we just want our family to be safe, sound, and healthy together."
Shen Yirou turned her head away from Jiang Che's gaze and continued cruelly, "I only have two precious daughters. I'm very afraid that Bao'er hasn't been found yet, and Zhu'er might have another accident. So, from now on, our two families will part ways."
Jiang Che's eyes were bloodshot, as if he had been punched and could no longer stand. He leaned against the door frame and after a long while, he managed to reply with difficulty, "Okay."