Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Crying Out

Chapter 154: Crying Out

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation      Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

The mercenaries found themselves severely outmatched, unprepared to face opponents wielding rocket launchers. Their initial objective of eliminating Gu Chen now seemed unattainable, and their very survival was in jeopardy.

Mercenary A, his injured leg dragging behind him, urgently shouted, “Fall back! Retreat!”

Upon recognizing that the safety of his team was paramount, he decided it was wiser to withdraw. Sacrificing their elite members here would significantly weaken their division, making them vulnerable to other rival factions.

Satisfied with their victory, Song Fan decided to cease hostilities. Given the current circumstances, protecting Gu Chen took precedence.

She gently pulled Gu Chen’s arm and suggested, “Let’s go. The ones who hired them should realize your strength by now. They’ll likely lie low for a while.”

Examining the aftermath on the ground, Gu Chen was convinced that Song Fan’s actions had likely sent a clear message of intimidation to their adversaries, especially after witnessing her downing a helicopter.

They began to turn and head toward the passage, but a wounded mercenary, lying on the ground, suddenly stirred. With great effort, he reached the glass cover and hurled explosives through the launch port.

Song Fan, who was trailing behind, immediately shielded Gu Chen. Fortunately, the explosives were some distance away from them, causing non-fatal injuries.

Gu Chen rushed to check on Song Fan’s condition. While the explosives hadn’t harmed her significantly, falling debris had injured her legs.

Attempting to downplay her injuries, Song Fan forced a faint smile and said,

“It’s just a leg injury, nothing major.”

Gu Chen struggled to find the right words. When they were on the brink of death, it was Song Fan who had shielded him.

He promptly lifted her from the ground and began to run. Their top priority was to leave the area.

Despite carrying Song Fan, Gu Chen maintained impressive speed. The pain was making Song Fan feel slightly dizzy, and she leaned into Gu Chen’s arms. Jokingly, she asked, “Is this considered a workplace injury?”

Gu Chen, his focus on ensuring her safety, replied with seriousness, “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you get back.”

Song Fan, accustomed to protecting others, had instinctively shielded Gu Chen earlier. This was the first time someone had carried her and vowed to bring her back safely, leaving her with a unique feeling.

Since Gu Chen had already given his word, Song Fan felt at ease lying in his arms. Observing her compliance, Gu Chen couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret. Perhaps he should have spoken more gently earlier.

However, the idea of Song Fan always being obedient and staying by his side filled him with a sense of longing. The thought made his heart flutter.

Gu Chen couldn’t quite understand why he was having these thoughts, this desire to keep Song Fan with him. Nevertheless, he wasn’t one to give up easily. If he wanted to pursue this, he would need to find a way to keep Song Fan by his side after they left, whatever requests she might make, as long as she agreed to stay with him.

The outskirts of A City were lush with woods. They had exited the secret passage within the base and followed a forest path to reach a secluded spot. Gu Chen had memorized the map of the area, allowing them to navigate successfully.

“This is where Su Yang and I arranged to meet. He’ll bring help to find us once he’s back. We just need to wait here,” Gu Chen explained.

The outskirts of A City were quite a distance from the city center, and they couldn’t walk back with their injuries. Waiting was the most practical option.

Gu Chen gently placed Song Fan beneath a tree, mindful of her wound.

Song Fan didn’t think she needed to be so careful with her injury, considering she had endured much worse before. She tore a large piece of fabric from her pants and used it to staunch the bleeding on her leg.

While the procedure was painful, Song Fan didn’t mind. She was unaccustomed to someone caring about her pain. Gu Chen swiftly grabbed her wrist and said, “This might hurt.”

Upon taking the fabric, he skillfully bandaged her leg with great care. His movements were remarkably gentle, and he intermittently asked Song Fan if she was in pain.

Song Fan had always been self-reliant, and it had been a long time since someone had cared about her in this way. She wanted to say that it didn’t hurt, but before she could utter a word, tears welled up.

Upon realizing her tears, Song Fan immediately lowered her head in an attempt to conceal her emotions.

But Gu Chen had already noticed her tears. He comfortingly remarked, “If it hurts, you can cry. No one will laugh at you. Sometimes, crying makes the pain more bearable.”

After hearing this, Song Fan could no longer hold back her tears. They flowed freely like pearls from a broken necklace. Gu Chen silently stayed with her as she cried.

People who rarely shed tears often cried for an extended period once they started. Gu Chen reached out to gently wipe away Song Fan’s tears. His rough hand brushed across her delicate face, and their hearts drew closer in the stillness of the woods..