The two days had dragged on unbearably, but it all seemed worth it when I saw her safe and sound. I let out a sigh of relief, my heart awash with mixed emotions.
She didn't seem to have suffered much, and that was enough. She had helped me out several times, even indirectly saving my life. A good friend like that was worth treating with sincerity—even staking one's life for her.
I walked toward Han Shanshan. She smiled, putting on an affectation of reserve as she waited for me to come over.
I suddenly remembered a few scenes from movies. The villains usually arranged for the male and female leads to meet at a time like this, with a bomb already planted in the car. The moment the male lead went over, the bomb would explode...
"What are you doing?! I'm Han Shanshan! Come over here! I'm so hungry my legs have gone weak!" Han Shanshan grumbled, taking a step that looked rather labored.
I hurried over. Yes, this was Han Shanshan. If there had been a bomb, she would have noticed it long ago.
Besides, Sister-in-Law hadn't given any warning. That meant nothing should happen. I quickened my pace, but after taking a few steps, Han Shanshan squatted down. She was too hungry to walk.
Seeing that she had grown much thinner, I helped her up, but she suddenly threw her arms around me. A moment later, she began to sob.
"I don't want to die... I'm so scared. Did you see my distress signal? Did you not want me to die? I knew you didn't want me to die..." Han Shanshan burst into tears. I sighed and tried to push her away, but I accidentally touched a sensitive spot, which immediately left me awkward.
"Xia Yitian! What are