Song Lili looked at him; Zhongli Wuzhi was also waiting, trying to figure out where he could be the most useful.
Zhongli Wuzhi’s eyes widened, somewhat annoyed as he looked at Song Lili, "Is that my only strength?"
Song Lili chuckled lightly, patting Zhongli Wuzhi’s shoulder,
"I know you would do anything to keep Lu Xiaoer from getting hurt again. You would protect her with your life, until death."
Song Lili spoke sincerely, not just flattering Zhongli Wuzhi.
Lu Xiaoer pursed her lips, glancing at Zhongli Wuzhi...
"Am I right, Zhongli?"
Zhongli Wuzhi’s narrow, fox-like eyes seriously squinted, "In the worst case... life not shared, death not apart. But I’d die first."
Something stirred in Lu Xiaoer’s heart.
"With your word, I feel reassured."
"Lili... can’t we just hide together? If something really happens, we’ll face it together, even if we get caught..."
"Little Ear, I don’t want to die."
"Do you not know how terrible death is, having not died once already?"
Song Lili laughed softly, wiping the bloodstains from her face,
"I promised Wen Nian I would return safely. I don’t want to die, nor do I want you and Zhongli to die. At any time, sitting ducks is never a good option."
"But if... if something happens to you, then we... I’d rather die myself!"
Lu Xiaoer’s gratitude towards Song Lili was beyond words. If, for her, guilt increased afterwards...
"Xiaoer, after all, I am a Lieutenant, a military officer. As a soldier, I must face and bravely overcome all difficulties to become the most reliable rock."
Song Lili patted Lu Xiaoer on the head,
"Don’t be ... as if it’s a life-and-death parting."
Lu Xiaoer gripped her hand tightly, not wanting to turn the moment into an ominous farewell, but she felt extremely uneasy.
"If you hear gunshots, always be ready. As long as I’m alive, they won’t get past this line of defense. Remember that?"
Lu Xiaoer clung tightly to Song Lili’s hand, unwilling to let go.
Zhongli Wuzhi sat stiffly in place... What the hell was going on!
Yesterday, he had followed Song Lili to Country M to protect the pregnant Song Lili and Lu Xiaoer. What was the situation now?
He knew he should step up, taking on all the most dangerous tasks himself. He knew that letting a pregnant woman like Song Lili keep watch was not acceptable!
His body was really stiff, his throat as if blocked by a stone.
Last night, the sounds of Caesar’s explosions still thundered in his ears; their destination had been bombed, resulting in countless casualties!
This morning, escaping on the freeway was more thrilling than any blockbuster scene!
Just an hour ago, Song Lili had killed a rebel in front of them, and they had fled here.
Not just that, but the damn, idle rebel army had them in their sights!
Even if Zhongli Wuzhi was bold, even if he was recklessly spirited, he had wilted, become timid...
"Xiao Li, Xiao Li..."
Song Lili hugged Lu Xiaoer,
"Don’t cry, no matter what happens, consult with Zhongli."
"Xiaoer, you believe me, right?"
"...okay, then, then... two hours, at most two hours. If no one is discovered, you must come back! There’s no signal here, no network..."
"It won’t take two hours, I’ll come over as soon as I ensure it’s safe, then we’ll figure out how to leave and try to contact Wen Nian."
"Lili... I’m sorry... I’m sorry... sob sob sob..."
Lu Xiaoer cried sadly.
"I’m sorry... If it wasn’t for my reckless actions, you wouldn’t have had to come to M country, wouldn’t have had to... I promise to never run off like that again, absolutely not—"
"Xiaoer, wherever you want to go, go. No matter what danger you encounter, I will come to your side!"
Lu Xiaoer bit her lip, feeling her heart clench and warm intermittently.
"Not just me, but Wen Nian too... you forgot, my husband is the President."
Song Lili looked at Lu Xiaoer confidently.