nycdaug Chapter 204 Arrival in Henan Province
Chapter 204 Arrival in Henan Province
Wu Jingshu grabbed Guiying's hand, which was constantly rubbing the hem of her clothes. "Guiying, Dayuan isn't home, and Xiaoxi isn't home either. Did they go out together? Where did they go? Don't hide anything anymore. Is there anything you can't tell us?"
Fu Wenyuan agreed, "If you don't tell us, we'll be even more worried."
Liu Erli, though still somewhat confused, spoke the closest to the truth: "Auntie, what happened? Did Xiaoxi go off to do something dangerous again?"
Lin Guiying disliked beating around the bush, and seeing that everyone had a pretty good idea of what was going on, she just went all out and said, "Oh dear, they went to the south."
Liu Erli was taken aback. "Ah, the South!" He was so busy every day that he didn't know the South was suffering from the disaster. "Which city did you go to? It's just tourism, what's there to hide?"
Lin Guiying: What you said is brilliant!
"Yeah, right, hehehe, a trip. I skipped class with Xiaoxi, but I'm too embarrassed to say it."
"Hey, Xiaoxi studies so well, it's fine for her to play for a year or two. This kid only knows how to study all day, it's a good thing she knows how to play now, she should have relaxed a long time ago..."
Fu Wenyuan and Wu Jingshu, however, did not think so. They exchanged a glance, understood each other, and after a few pleasantries, prepared to go home.
Once home, Wu Jingshu, her previous composure gone, pointed at Fu Wenyuan and said, "Look at your disciples! Not one of them is easy to deal with! One went to H country to watch the war, and another went to the south to do disaster relief."
You teach them every day, and as a result, they become bolder and more selfless than the last!
Xiao Zheng is alright, at least he won't die from the explosion, but what about Xiao Xi? She's so young, how can she fight against God amidst natural disasters and man-made calamities?
If there's a flood or a typhoon, can she really swim back from the sea?
He rushed into the fire to save people before and was unconscious for a week. What about this time?...
Wu Jingshu had always been gentle, refined, and calm. This was the first time she had lost her temper and the first time she had ever lost her temper with Fu Wenyuan.
Fu Wenyuan understood his wife; she was just too worried about Xiaoxi and had nowhere to vent her feelings.
He was no different.
It's no wonder they were excited. Fu Wenyuan and his wife didn't know Lin Xi's abilities; they only thought she was an ordinary child who had just had some extraordinary encounters. Therefore, they were far more worried about Lin Xi than Lin Guiying and her husband.
As Wu Jingshu spoke, she fell silent and sat on the sofa, secretly wiping away her tears.
She had long regarded Xiaoxi as her own granddaughter, and the thought of the child going to such a dangerous place made her heart ache.
Fu Wenyuan comforted her, "My dear wife, don't worry. Didn't Dayuan go with them? If she were really going to do something dangerous, why would she take her family with her?"
Even so, both of them knew in their hearts that, given Xiaoxi's personality, she must have gone to save people. She dared to go into a kindergarten where a bomb was planted, so what wouldn't she dare to do?
I don't know where their sense of justice comes from, they just go wherever there is danger.
After finally coaxing his wife to sleep, Lin Guojun went to the study and opened the safe.
There was nothing inside except for a single petal.
That was a gift Lin Xi gave him when he became her disciple, a Yuanling Flower.
After taking the Guyuan Pill, his heart disease was cured, and he knew he would no longer need the flower petal.
But he often opens it to look at it; his little apprentice says that he only shares it with people who consider him family…
At that moment, he looked at the petal, trying to find some psychological comfort in it.
I silently prayed that Xiaoxi would be lucky and return safely, and that the person who had been helping her all along would protect her...
Lin Xi and Lin Dayuan set off at noon and arrived in Shaanxi Province in the evening. Afterwards, they rented an off-road vehicle and drove to Henan Province.
On the road, the rain grew heavier and heavier, and even with the windshield wipers working overtime, they still couldn't clear the fog from the view.
For safety reasons, Lin Dayuan had to slow down.
The murky rain and the pitch-black night meant that we could only rely on the faint headlights of the car to grope our way forward in the darkness, every meter filled with uncertainty and trepidation.
But Lin Dayuan never said a word about resting. Lin Xi felt sorry for her father and was also anxious about the situation in the disaster area. The sooner they arrived, the less damage they would suffer, so she didn't dare to suggest stopping.
"Xiao Yi, is there anything that can make driving easier for Dad?"
"Some hosts have vehicle-driving discs available in the Level 1 shop, effective for three hours, enhancing power—one hour equals three hours—allowing the vehicle to reach its maximum speed while ensuring safety..."
Hearing that one hour of this service is equivalent to three hours of this service, and that it's safe, Lin Xi bought it without even asking the price.
My dad has been driving for five hours. He should have arrived much earlier, but he's only halfway there now. It would be perfect if he could arrive safely and quickly.
A small cookie-like object appeared in his hand. "Dad, open your mouth."
Lin Dayuan was so numb from driving that he mechanically opened his mouth, and Lin Xi shoved a biscuit into it.
Xiao Yi said quietly, "Host, this is for the car to eat..."
Lin Xi's eyes widened in surprise. "Huh?"
Lin Dayuan puffed out his cheeks, chewing loudly, and asked between chews, "Xiaoxi, what's wrong?"
These cookies have been sitting for too long; they're a bit hard to chew, but the taste is still pretty good.
Lin Xi panicked and could barely speak, "Daddy! Don't swallow! Quick, spit it out!"
Lin Dayuan swallowed it down in one gulp. "It's fine, it's quite delicious, it shouldn't be expired."
Lin Xi was on the verge of tears, her mind screaming, "Ahhh! Xiao Yi, what do we do? Is something wrong with Daddy? Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"
Xiao Yi said with a slightly aggrieved tone, "I said I was going to stick it on the engine, but it's okay if people eat it."
At most, they'll be a little excited.
Lin Xi felt slightly relieved, but had no choice but to buy another one and admit her mistake to Lin Dayuan.
Lin Dayuan stopped the car, stuck the biscuit to the engine, and saw the biscuit melt instantly and become one with the engine. His expression was indescribable.
In the future, when his daughter feeds him, he should ask her more questions first.
After getting in the car and starting the engine, the steering wheel turns by itself, driving straight forward at a fast and stable speed, and automatically avoiding obstacles.
Lin Dayuan watched in amazement, waving his hands vigorously, "Xiao Xi, this is amazing! It can actually run by itself, and its speed is like flying! Hey, it can even turn by itself, that's incredible! Xiao Xi, we can go participate in a racing competition!"
Lin Dayuan was incredibly excited, becoming more and more agitated as he spoke, like a wound-up phonograph, chattering on and on.
Lin Xi felt something was wrong as she looked at him more and more, and interrupted, "Dad, are you alright?"
"I'm fine, what could possibly be wrong with me? I feel great right now, super energetic, and have boundless energy..."
Lin Dayuan started talking non-stop again.
"Xiao Yi, could this be a side effect of taking the car-driving pills?"
"Yes, host, it will be ready in three hours."
The driving camera was indeed very efficient; an hour later, we entered Henan Province.
Inside the car, one man had eyes wide open like copper bells and was talking animatedly, while the other had lifeless eyes and looked utterly dejected.
Grandma always said that Dad was too introverted. If she saw Dad now, she would be very happy.
The road ahead became brighter, and the number of vehicles gradually increased, many of them trucks delivering supplies.