Someone was rhythmically pressing on his chest while alternatively administering artificial respiration. In his dazed state, he sensed the breath of a woman, overwhelming him with its light and fragrant scent.
He wanted to open his eyes and see who it was, but his head grew heavier, and finally, he succumbed to darkness.
A sudden mudslide caused significant impact. Upon receiving the news, the authorities immediately dispatched a helicopter for emergency response, and both the fire brigade and rescue teams followed suit.
The incident didn’t just involve their bus but many other vehicles on the road that couldn’t escape the disaster.
Therefore, when Lu Xiao, who was traveling with Wen Xian, heard the news, his expression changed instantly.
The Kekexili rescue team volunteered eagerly, not to mention he was himself not far from the area.
Wen Xian was also aware of the mudslide, and it must be said, the moment she saw the news, her heart trembled involuntarily.
It was not only because of the severe natural disaster but also because she understood deep down that someone might be about to do something.
Given his nature, he wouldn’t be able to ignore such a disaster, so even though she was very worried about him, she would still respect all his wishes.
The couple was still in Lhasa, not having left yet. Wen Xian was staying in a local hotel when Lu Xiao took a few calls. After coming back from the balcony, he saw Wen Xian, several months pregnant with a prominent belly, and fell silent.
His lips moved, but he said nothing.
What could he say? His wife was many months pregnant, and since they’d left, he hadn’t left her side. Now, however, he had to leave her to head to the disaster area. Not to mention, mudslides often didn’t end with a single occurrence but could cause a second, even a third.
They posed a threat to the lives of all the rescue workers as well.
But there was no choice. People had to be saved, and no one could predict what would happen next...
Meanwhile, Wen Xian had just boiled water in her portable kettle and was watching Lu Xiao’s tall figure standing there, hesitating to speak. She said nothing out loud, but her heart was as clear as a mirror.
She understood his feelings and his dilemmas too well.
Wen Xian poured a cup of water, made a cup of tea unhurriedly, while Lu Xiao still slowly walked over.
His hand rested on her shoulder.
Wen Xian turned around to look at him.
Lu Xiao gazed at her, his large hand gently caressing her cheek, then looked at her belly. He took a deep breath and his throat worked as he said, "It’s okay."
He suddenly became afraid, not for himself, but for fear that Lhasa was not safe, wary of leaving her alone.
But at his words, Wen Xian couldn’t help but smile slightly, and then she said to him,
"Lu Xiao, go, it’s okay. I know what you want to say. Your teammates are waiting for you, and I will stay here, not going anywhere, waiting for you to come back."
Her tone was deliberately casual, her expression gentle, as if she wasn’t angry or worried at all.
Knowing his heart had wavered, Wen Xian added word by word, "Dear, I’m serious. There are many people there waiting for you to save them... Go save them, consider it gathering blessings for our children..." Follow current novels on novęlfire.net
"...consider it gathering blessings for our children..."