Brat.
Why aren't you paying any attention to appearances?
At such a critical juncture, you're not even going to the Black Water Forest, but instead are causing trouble in a famous scenic spot with an old woman, acting all lovey-dovey.
But perhaps this is for the best.
At least this way, I don't have to worry about you going to the Black Water Forest to die.
Qianfan, you do as you please.
As long as you don't do anything wicked, I'll do whatever it takes, even risk my life, to ensure you have no worries and can do what you love.
Sigh—
Li Wujiang stood before the car, gazing at a small boat on the lake. She raised her hand, pinched the large mole on her face, and sighed softly in her heart.
Not only did Jiao Yin not believe that Li Qianfan would be leisurely traveling to Lingnan with Chu Yazhi at this critical moment, but Li Wujiang also didn't believe it!
For this reason, she didn't hesitate to personally lead people and quietly followed them.
Just as Jiao Yin had locked onto Chu Yazhi and was conversing with Zhai Yue, Li Wujiang had also locked onto them.
Moreover, the hacker by Li Wujiang's side was a level higher than Jiao Yin's hacker.
Ding Xiaolang.
Among those accompanying Li Wujiang south this time was Ding Xiaolang, who was already 'Lai Wo Wu' before giving birth and remained 'Lai Wo Wu' now.
After giving birth to triplets twenty years ago, Xiao Lang had put everything down.
She didn't even bother managing a company worth trillions of yuan, so where would she have the time to further her hacking skills?
It wasn't until her children all went to college that she considered making a comeback.
This time, being conscripted by Li Wujiang, Xiao Lang also took the opportunity to travel and relax.
"Sister Wujiang, don't worry. Although Qianfan isn't very accomplished and is quite rebellious,"
Ding Xiaolang, also disguised and looking like a nouveau riche lady, stepped out of the car and comforted Li Wujiang kindly. "But on matters this important, he wouldn't dare to defy your wishes."
"Ding Xiaolang, which eye of yours saw my Qianfan as unaccomplished?"
Li Wujiang immediately looked displeased and turned to ask coldly.
"Oh my, the sun is so bright tonight."
Realizing she had touched a nerve with Li Wujiang, Ding Xiaolang immediately looked up at the sky, feigning surprise.
Li Wujiang didn't let her off. "Your three children are all accomplished, each a top university student. My son is just a good-for-nothing ruffian. So, when they meet in the future, let Qianfan call them elder brothers and sisters. If he has to beg for food and comes to your doorstep, I'll have to ask you to be merciful and give him something to eat."
Sweat began to bead on Ding Xiaolang's forehead.
She dared not say another word.
"Why aren't you speaking?"
"Sister Wujiang, please spare me."
"Unless you promise me one thing."
"As long as you don't ask me to help you sneak into the Black Water Forest or go to Dongyang."
Ding Xiaolang raised her hand. "Even if you asked me to drink all the water in the West Lake, I'd accept it!"
Damn it!
Li Wujiang cursed softly.
"Sister Wujiang, don't pay attention to those people barking online,"
Ding Xiaolang once again earnestly advised her. "Your contributions alone are enough for Qianfan to live off the merit for a lifetime."
Li Wujiang remained silent.
She just looked north, lost in thought for a long time.
There was a forest over there—
The Black Water Forest!
The sun set a few hours later here than in the East.
But no matter how late, the sun would set.
And the stars would shine!
The white wind, which could pick up at any moment, seemed to whine incessantly as it swept across the ground.
Oooo—
From the direction of the forest, a faint howl, perhaps from a wild boar or some other large animal, could be heard.
But it was quickly swallowed by the wind.
A large section of snow on a sloping hillside suddenly collapsed.
Gao Lingwang, who had slept through the afternoon, emerged with vigilance, his ears perked. Qin Zhou and Chu Yingying, whose spirits had recovered, followed, bending low.
"Old Gao."
Qin Zhou said in a low voice, "Should I go, or can we go together?"
"No!"
Gao Lingwang shook his head. "Firstly, you need to take care of Yingying. Yingying's injuries haven't fully healed. Secondly, if we are both trapped in the forest, there will be no one here to stop or rescue any brothers and sisters who might appear. Thirdly, I can take better care of myself alone. Fourthly, my martial arts are superior to yours. Fifthly..."
"Enough."
Chu Yingying interrupted him. "Old Gao, I believe that if anyone is still alive, they won't starve or freeze to death. After all, there are beasts in the forest, and nests of grass for warmth. These can effectively block the white wind and snow. We don't need to rush in to search for them now. We should wait until more of our people arrive and form a force to confront the enemy before launching an assault!"
Gao Lingwang said, "But they don't have medicine for their injuries."
Chu Yingying immediately fell silent.
She had only recently recovered from her fever and personally experienced the despair of being injured and sick without help in this harsh environment.
"Alright, you go. We'll remember everything you've instructed us to do."
Qin Zhou was silent for a moment. "Is there anything else you need us to help with?"
"Are you asking me to leave my will?"
Gao Lingwang chuckled, then shook his head.
As he shook his head, the image of a girl flashed in his mind.
He instinctively looked to the east.
His heart ached violently.
If not for this incident—
"Brother Gao, you're going to be a father."
Wei Wan's words to him felt like a knife, piercing his heart.
It hurt even more!!
He couldn't even breathe.
Even if he managed to return alive and explain things to Wei Wan, what then?
"My child is gone."
Gao Lingwang said silently, his jaw tightening. He embraced Qin Zhou and Chu Yingying tightly.
His voice hoarse, he said, "Take good care of yourselves!"
Rumble.
The snowmobile, "delivered" by Tian Yuanyuan, roared to life.
Before starting the engine, Gao Lingwang shouted back to Qin Zhou and the other two, "Remember what I said! Whether I return or not, you must leave here and return to the East before your supplies run out! You've already come and made your contributions! In this life, you have no regrets!"
Qin Zhou nodded vigorously.
Chu Yingying, like a little chili pepper, suddenly burst into tears.
"Oh, right."
Gao Lingwang, clearly facing an uncertain fate, finally spoke the words he most wanted to say. "When you return to the East, go to Tiandong and find Wei Wan for me. Tell her I love her. I will love her even in death."
The introverted Gao Lingwang had thought he would never utter such sentimental words as "I love you" to anyone.
He hadn't even considered leaving a will for Qin Zhou and the others.
But as the snowmobile was about to start, Gao Lingwang's mindset suddenly shifted.
Generously, he told Qin Zhou and Chu Yingying that he loved Wei Wan.
He would love her even in death!!
As for how much pain Wei Wan would suffer when she learned of his feelings after his death, Gao Lingwang no longer wanted to dwell on it.
He just wanted Wei Wan to know that he loved her.
"I'm leaving."
After speaking those words, Gao Lingwang felt a sudden lightness. He waved goodbye to Qin Zhou and the other two and abruptly started the snowmobile.
Roar—
The snowmobile roared, heading into the cold wind.
Into the brilliant starlight filling the sky.
Towards the direction of death, it sped!
The wind.
Continued to blow incessantly.
It was so cold.
So heartless.
It made the king, desperately running across the snowfield, miss his parents and hometown even more.
Tears streamed down his face, ceaselessly.
His throat let out hoarse cries, like a dying beast.
He didn't know what he was shouting.
He didn't even know why he was running forward.
This was because, in his subconscious, he knew he couldn't escape this snowfield.
He couldn't escape the pursuit of so many enemies!
His ultimate fate would be like a rabbit, caught by enemies, tied up with ropes from five snowmobiles around his limbs and head, and amidst their laughter, the snowmobiles would accelerate fiercely, pulling him apart in five directions.
Torn asunder.