This meant that no matter what, Qing Muye would definitely protect He Kaliannuo.
But who was that helicopter saving just now?
Meng Jingwei frowned, her gaze snapping towards the direction the helicopter had appeared from, a sense of dread washing over her.
The helicopter’s appearance most likely meant He Kaliannuo was injured.
Qing Muye would absolutely be grouped with He Kaliannuo; he wouldn't allow He Kaliannuo to get hurt. But since the helicopter had arrived, it meant He Kaliannuo was in mortal danger.
Then what about Qing Muye…
Meng Jingwei stumbled, nearly falling, but a movement behind her alerted her.
She spun around abruptly, her dagger instantly pressed against the neck of the person behind her, "Don't… Xiao Cheng?"
She was about to shout "Don't move!"
But as she turned, she realized the person behind her was Xiao Cheng.
"You have something on your mind."
Xiao Cheng’s expression was serious, his complex gaze fixed on her, "You don't trust me?"
He knew Meng Jingwei had lied about having a stomachache earlier and had followed to check.
He found Meng Jingwei standing alone, frozen in place, as if time had stopped, for quite some time.
Then, her body swayed violently, almost falling, which worried him.
"You can go back."
Meng Jingwei retracted her dagger, sheathing it, "If I guessed correctly, that helicopter just took He Kaliannuo and Qing Muye away. He Kaliannuo has always known Qing Muye's identity and likes him a lot."
She spoke without any concealment.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cheng's brow furrowed, his pupils darting as he pondered seriously, "He Kaliannuo likes him?"
"Yes, likes him."
Meng Jingwei took a deep breath and sighed, "One of them is definitely in mortal danger. If not, then both are in peril. Not only do you not need to go further back, but I have to turn back as well."
The original plan was for a four-day excursion into the mountains, but now, only one day had passed, and she had to return.
Everything had happened faster than she had imagined.
Xiao Cheng raised a hand and brushed his hair back, a hint of irritation surfacing in his eyes.
He had intended to confront Qing Muye once they met in the mountains, but fate simply wasn't giving him any opportunities!
"I'm leaving. You go find Antina and take her back with you."
With that, Meng Jingwei left directly.
Seeing her heading back, Xiao Cheng hesitated.
Antina had also entered the mountains with them. If he didn't protect Antina, she might also be in danger.
When he was at his lowest, Antina's appearance had brought a sliver of light into his bleak life. To abandon her in the mountains and ignore her would truly weigh heavily on his conscience.
"Little Wei Wei, take care!"
After weighing his options, Xiao Cheng decided to go find Antina.
Hearing him call her 'Little Wei Wei' again, just like before, Meng Jingwei found the address surprisingly pleasant.
She stopped, turned back, and smiled at him, "I hope you both return safely."
Their eyes met, separated by several meters.
One offered a forced smile, the other's brow was furrowed, each carrying their own worries.
A gentle breeze blew, lifting Meng Jingwei's scattered bangs and brushing them across her fair face, making her appear even more coolly beautiful, captivating to behold.
Xiao Cheng's heartstrings were stirred, a burgeoning affection blossoming within him, yet he struggled against it.
"You, be very careful."
After much hesitation, he finally turned and left.
They walked in opposite directions, their retreating figures disappearing into the dense jungle.
Meanwhile, He Kalin Chuan, walking down the mountain, had been chattering incessantly about their fishing methods and experiences later.
But as he spoke, he received no response for a long time.
"Kang Zi, I'm talking to you, why aren't you..."