Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
After running past a patch of grass, Yin Shaojie suddenly stopped in his tracks. He looked around earnestly, as though he had felt something, his sharp dark eyes darting around, searching for any clues.
However, he could still find no sign of Mu Xiaoxiao in the end and thus could only continue running.
Just then, a little head popped out from the grass and it stared at Yin Shaojie in the distance with its dark, bright eyes.
Mu Xiaoxiao patted her chest guiltily. âGood thing I ran fast.â
She hunched over, preparing to walk away in the opposite direction.
However, she paused suddenly, an idea appearing in her head. She looked in the direction Yin Shaojie went in.
After thinking for a while, she followed him in secret.
She tried to keep her distance as she followed him such that she would be able to see Yin Shaojie but he wouldnât be able to notice that she was following him.
Seeing Yin Shaojie so anxious made Mu Xiaoxiao chuckle. She was quite happy that he was so worried about her.
There was a sudden disturbance in front.
A crowd of people were squeezed together in a circle.
Yin Shaojie stopped in his tracks and he heard the voices in front.
âThis driver isnât human at all! How could he do a hit-and-run?â
âI know, right? Has someone called the police already? Get an ambulance too. This kid is bleeding very profusely and I donât know if sheâll survive. Does anyone want to go up and check if sheâs still breathing?â
âI donât dare to. Thereâs so much blood on the ground that itâs scary.â
âSheâs too pitiful. This child is so pretty, but she looks like that now⦠Is her leg⦠broken? Her face is ruined too. Her injuries look serious.â
Upon hearing this, Yin Shaojie felt the blood in his body drain.
Could that be Xiaoxiaoâ¦
His heart seemed as though it were being gripped tightly, to the point where even breathing hurt.
âIt isnât her⦠It isnât herâ¦â He muttered, his handsome face a little pale.
However, he still walked over. Pushing the crowd away, he looked at the person on the ground.
After looking at her clearly, Yin Shaojie closed his eyes, the tightness in his chest relaxing.
Luckily, it wasnât Xiaoxiao.
He squeezed out of the crowd, but the color in his face was still pale and he looked as if he were sick.
When she saw his face, Mu Xiaoxiao, who had been hiding behind a tree, realized that he had mistaken the person on the ground as her.
Her nose twinged and she pursed her lips.
âThis idiotâ¦â
Looking at his face made her suddenly feel bad. She wanted to go out and tell him that she was perfectly fine.
Yin Shaojie borrowed a phone from a passerby and called her again.
Mu Xiaoxiaoâs phone rang and she jumped. She was afraid that he would hear the ring tone and discover her hiding spot.
She was about to end the call before her finger froze and she decided to answer the call.
âHey! Mu Xiaoxiao, where are you?â Yin Shaojie was panting as he asked anxiously.
Mu Xiaoxiao leaned against the tree. Eyes darting around, she thought for a while and finally spoke, âIâm okay, Iâm fine. I just want to have some alone time. Donât look for me, okay?â
On the other side of the phone Yin Shaojie seemed to have realized something because he looked around, trying to find something.
However, he didnât expose her, but said gently, âSure. Where are you going? Can you tell me? Can you at least let me see that youâre safe? If not, Iâll be worried to death.â
Upon hearing the last sentence, Mu Xiaoxiaoâs heart almost softened.