Hearing the gunshot and Xiao Yu's cry, White Pearl's expression changed drastically. She spun around and fired toward where the shot had come from, then hurriedly used a ballistic shield to protect Chen Mo behind a large tree, not bothering to see whether she had hit anyone.
She wanted to rush over, but reason told her that Chen Mo's safety came first. She could not leave his side. She had not expected the ambush in this small grove to be their backup plan.
"Xiao Yu, wake up, Xiao Yu..."
The sudden turn of events made Chen Mo's face change sharply. Seeing Xiao Yu collapse in his arms, his mind exploded, and his body began to tremble. His usually calm mind lost all composure and descended into panic.
"Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu..."
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Xiao Yu seemed to hear his calls. She coughed several times and opened her eyes. Chen Mo nearly burst into tears when he saw her wake up. His panicked mind finally regained a trace of calm.
"Hubby, it hurts so much."
"You'll be fine. You'll be fine soon."
Chen Mo held Xiao Yu's hand as though he had recovered a lost porcelain doll, terrified that even the slightest pressure would break her.
"Hubby, am I going to die?"
"Don't say foolish things. You were shot in the shoulder. It's not fatal. It just hurts a little. You'll be fine once the bullet is removed."
"You're not lying to me, are you?"
"I'm not. I've never lied to Xiao Yu."
Chen Mo spoke carefully. His heart burned with boundless rage, but the person before him mattered most. He could only endure it for now.
"Mm."
Xiao Yu gave him a weak smile.
Hearing the gunfire from the woods, Wang Hai's expression shifted slightly. Having gone through