Chapter 116: Escape
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
MO Shu, while he still had some strength left, quickly stood up, preparing to leave.
Wan Wan blocked MO Shu’s way and asked, “Where are you in such a hurry to
MO Shu glanced at Wan Wan but didn’t answer. He attempted to leave in a hurry but was stopped by Wan Wan. He stumbled back into his chair, only managing to push Wan Wan’s hand away before standing up again. Already feeling dizzy, MO Shu became even weaker due to this struggle. He had no choice but to hope the bartender would help.
MO Shu staggered toward the bartender, grasping his arm firmly, and said, “Do me a favor, stop that woman!”
The bartender, who already had a poor impression of Wan Wan, was more than willing to assist. He stepped forward to block Wan Wan and said politely, “Ma’am, please refrain from disturbing the other guests here.”
Wan Wan shot the bartender an irritated look and retorted, “What’s it to you?” She then looked up, only to find that MO Shu had already reached the door. She couldn’t stop him now.
Meanwhile, Xia Xin had given up on finding Zhang Chao and was about to leave the restaurant. Just as she turned around, she felt someone approaching her. She instinctively tried to move away, but the person was heading straight for her, directly in the direction she was avoiding. They collided with each other.
The man’s upper body weight pressed onto Xia Xin. She took a step back to barely support her body and prevent herself from being knocked over.
Frowning, she tried to push the man away. The man, however, whispered, “Xia Xin, please help me.”
Surprised, Xia Xin lowered her gaze and realized it was MO Shu!
MO Shu was leaning on Xia Xin’s shoulder, and she had to awkwardly turn her head to see him clearly. Only now did Xia Xin notice how weak MO Shu was. His face, hair, and neck were drenched in sweat, and without her support, he would probably have collapsed on the spot.
‘This was a public place, and if MO Shu fainted here, it would surely become a trending topic tomorrow.’ Xia Xin thought. In a hurry, Xia Xin handed MO Shu a fresh mask from her bag and helped him prop his arm over her shoulder. Together, they navigated through the crowd.
Feeling overwhelmed, Xia Xin asked, “Where are we going now?”
MO Shu showed his ID card and said, “Let’s go upstairs and book a room. I don’t have the energy to make it home right now.”
Given the circumstances, Xia Xin didn’t want to take him to unfamiliar places. She reluctantly agreed, “How about we go to the hospital?”
MO Shu shook his head and said, “If I go to the hospital in this state, it’ll surely make headlines tomorrow. Don’t worry; it’s probably just something I drank. A good night’s sleep should fix it.”
Xia Xin had no choice but to take MO Shu to a hotel. When they arrived, the front desk requested both their IDs to register. Xia Xin explained, “I’m just helping him inside; I won’t be staying.”
However, the front desk insisted that both IDs were required for entry, no matter how Xia Xin explained it. They demanded to see both IDs before allowing them into the hotel.
Feeling MO Shu’s condition was worsening, Xia Xin finally took out her ID to expedite the process. After they were registered, she helped MO Shu to his room. As they entered the room, MO Shu collapsed onto the floor. Xia Xin couldn’t lift him. His forehead was covered in sweat, and he appeared extremely uncomfortable.
With the door securely closed, Xia Xin wet a towel with hot water and gently wiped the sweat from MO Shut s face and neck. MO Shu had a pale complexion, but his lips were rosy, and his state of weakness added a touch of vulnerability to his good looks, making him irresistibly charming. However, Xia Xin had no time to appreciate his handsomeness.
Xia Xin found MO Shu’s phone and unlocked it, searching for Zhang Chao’s number. She immediately called him, but at this crucial moment, Zhang Chao was refusing to answer his phone.
While Xia Xin was worrying about what to do next, the system notification rang out in her mind.
Master, you can choose items from the Shop to boost your stamina.
‘Since when did the system become so intelligent?’ Xia Xin pondered.
With no time to contemplate it further, Xia Xin quickly accessed the system’s Shop and found a suitable item, Popeye’s Canned Spanish.
Xia Xin couldn’t help but grumble, “Has this system watched too much Popeye?
Does it think that eating spinach will make a person super strong?”