Saved atst!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The piercing sound of sirens instantly acted like a shot of adrenaline, immediately dispelling all of Huo Guining''s heaviness and fatigue.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As the mor of voices grew around her, she finally dared to cry out loudly:<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Help! We''re here! Come quickly and save my brother!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Is anyone there? Please save my brother!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The rescue team immediately followed the sound, and a bright shlight beam illuminated the entire pit.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"We''ve found them! They''re here!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
A tall figure leaped down into the waist-deep pit, embraced Huo Guining''s shoulders, and examined her up and down in the light of the police shlights: "Ningning, are you alright?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining looked at the neer with tear-filled eyes, her long-suppressed emotions suddenly bursting forth: "Waaah, Dad! I... I can''t wake up... my brother, please save him, waaah..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The neer was none other than Huo Xiaozheng.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Hearing Huo Guining''s loud cries, his anxious heart finally rxed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"It''s okay now, Ningning, don''t cry. Dad''s here, and your brother will be fine too."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Afterforting Huo Guining, Huo Xiaozheng finally noticed that someone was lying across her legs.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Yueze''s white suit was now tattered and torn by tree branches. He was covered in mud, with twigs stuck in his hair. His eyes were tightly shut, and his breathing was rapid.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng moved him aside, took Huo Guining into his arms, and wrapped her tightly in his coat.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Then, he moved to the side.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The apanying medical personnel immediately came forward. After a preliminary assessment of Huo Yueze''s condition, they lifted him onto a stretcher and carried him away.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Seeing his son lying on the stretcher, looking so battered and weak, Huo Yanqin''s eyes reddened.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Then he saw Huo Guining, her hair in disarray and her face streaked with tears, lying in Huo Xiaozheng''s arms as he followed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
His heart was filled with both anger and pain.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"How is Ningning?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng shook his head: "Not sure yet. I''ll take her to the hospital along with Yueze."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The group arrived at Anzhen Hospital.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After a series of examinations, it was determined that Huo Guining only had some minor external injuries and was suffering from shock.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Yueze''s condition was slightly more serious, with scrapes and bruises all over his face, body, and feet.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In addition to a concussion, he probably wouldn''t wake up for a while.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, fortunately, Huo Yueze was not in any serious danger and only needed to stay in the hospital for observation for a few days.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Upon hearing this news, Huo Guining finally couldn''t hold on any longer and fell asleep with her head tilted to one side.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After all the hustle and bustle, it was already one o''clock in the morning.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The siblings'' hospital rooms were separated only by a wall, each of them lying peacefully in the quiet rooms, breathing softly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng sat by Huo Guining''s bedside, staring at her without blinking.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Only now did he feel that his heart had truly settled.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the quiet of the night, he reflected on the time since Huo Guining had arrived.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At first, this daughter who had appeared out of nowhere made him suspicious. Like Huo Jing, he even suspected that her appearance might have some ulterior motive.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But she was perceptive and knew when to stop.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Whether it was her initial mention of guardianship, her show of weakness in court, or even herints about Shi Lili, everything was kept within certain boundaries.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Her rationality was like a mirror; she needed to be constantly vignt to ensure that she wouldn''t be deceived at any moment, lest she step into the other side of the mirror - that illusory world that could destroy her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Pain, sorrow, breakdown - none of thesested too long in her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
For the first time, Huo Xiaozheng saw a reflection of himself in her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The moment she saw him, the lowering of her defenses seemed less like dependence and more like trust.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In contrast, the way she clung to Huo Yueze, crying her heart out for her brother, made Huo Xiaozheng feel it was even more genuine.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng felt both happy and disappointed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He even found himself increasingly annoyed by his nephew lying in the next room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If it weren''t for the fact that the foolish boy had risked his life to save Ningning, he would have tried to convince his older brother to send him abroad for further education as soon as possible.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng heaved a long sigh.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
On the hospital bed, Huo Guining was not sleeping peacefully. As she turned over, half of her body was exposed outside the nket.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng leaned forward and grabbed her hand to tuck it back under the covers.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Ouch..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining frowned and instinctively tried to shake off Huo Xiaozheng''s hand.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng lightened his touch and turned on the small night light to look at Huo Guining''s wrist.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
On her fair wrist, a purplish-red mark was clearly visible. Huo Xiaozheng was shocked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the urgency earlier, he had only been concerned about whether her body was intact.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Now, seeing the injury on her wrist, his heart felt as if it was being squeezed by a merciless hand, leaving him almost unable to breathe.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng turned off the night light, tucked Huo Guining in properly, andy down on the nearby cot.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At this moment, all was silent except for the sound of his heartbeat pounding in his ears.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Early the next morning.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Old Master Huo and Zheng Jinxiu arrived at the hospital early, followed by the butler carrying various bags and packages.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The butler, though over fifty, showed surprising strength, looking neither flushed nor out of breath.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining had already woken up and was washing up with Huo Xiaozheng''s help.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Dad, can I go see my brother?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The first thing Huo Guining asked upon waking was about Huo Yueze''s condition.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng told her that her brother was still sleeping and that they should let him rest and not disturb him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After confirming that Huo Yueze was not in any danger and was just sleeping, Huo Guining finally felt relieved.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Dad, I can wash my face by myself..." Huo Guining stood on the footmat, looking somewhat helpless.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng, holding a towel, refused sternly: "No, your wrist is still injured. The doctor said you can''t get it wet."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Unable to protest further, Huo Guining had no choice but to let him wash her face.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng had never done such a thing before, and his movements were quite awkward.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Old Master Huo pushed open the door to see this "loving" scene between father and daughter.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Ningning, you''re awake." Zheng Jinxiu quickly walked to Huo Guining''s side, looking her up and down, her gaze finally settling on her wrist.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"My poor dear, you''ve suffered so much." Zheng Jinxiu''s eyes immediately reddened: "Does it hurt? You must have been so frightened."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining smiled brightly: "It doesn''t hurt. I was a bit scared at the time, but I''m not afraid at all now."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
A sh of darkness passed through Huo Xiaozheng''s eyes.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Zheng Jinxiu knew she was trying tofort her, and her eyes grew even redder: "Grandma brought you some abalone porridge. Come and eat, Ningning."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining obediently agreed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As her gaze passed over Old Master Huo, she greeted him obediently as well.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Old Master Huo''s expression was not good. He sighed: "What happenedst night was my fault, Ningning. I didn''t ensure proper security."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You''ve suffered so much because of it."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Guining shook her head: "It''s alright, it''s not your fault, Grandpa."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Look, I''m perfectly fine now, aren''t I?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After saying this, Huo Guining purposely jumped off the footmat and spun around in ce to show that she was indeed healthy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng took her hand, led her to sit on the sofa, and began applying medicine to her wrist without a word.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Ah!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng''s touch was a bit too heavy, and Huo Guining couldn''t help but cry out in pain.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"If it hurts, you can say so."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Huo Xiaozheng stared into Huo Guining''s eyes, enunciating each word clearly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0