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Jiang Xue immediately hid behind Jiang Yi, held the knife to her neck, and whispered, "Stand up."

"My leg is injured, I can't get up."

Jiang Yi knew, of course, that Jiang Xue was using her as a shield. With the enemy and friend on the other side unknown, how could she act rashly?

"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you with one blow?" Jiang Xue glared at her fiercely, involuntarily tightening her grip on the knife.

Another wound appeared on Jiang Yi's fair neck, and blood oozed from the blade. "Now that I'm dead, you've lost one human shield."

"The dead are more obedient than the living."

Jiang Xue's eyes were filled with the flames of revenge in the darkness.

Jiang Yi chuckled softly, "Let's do it."

"boom-"

Another shot rang out, the sound of empty shell casings hitting the ground being exceptionally clear in the silent warehouse.

Jiang Xue's pupils contracted slightly, and with a muffled groan, the knife slipped from her hand and fell to the ground with a sound. A sharp pain shot through her back, and she turned around in horror.

The bodyguard who had been hiding in the shadows drew his gun and fired a shot at Jiang Xue. His eyes were unfocused, showing more obedience than anything else.

The pain of being pierced by a bullet left Jiang Xue speechless. In an instant, blood stained her back, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Jiang Xue's eyes were filled with resentment and confusion. She lay on the ground without closing her eyes, her slightly parted lips trembling unconsciously.

Before Jiang could react, she was pulled into a familiar embrace, and a deep male voice sounded in her ear.

"Yi-yi, I'm sorry I'm late."

“Che”.

Jiang Yi's tense nerves were relieved in his arms, but his eyes slowly lost focus, his body began to weaken, the pain took over, and everything in front of him became blurry.

"Che, it hurts so much."

Chi Ruiche's face suddenly changed color, and his hands holding her trembled as he rushed towards the ambulance that had been prepared in advance.

Under the light, his face was as pale as snow, his messy hair clung to his face, and his blood-soaked feet and still-bleeding neck constantly reminded him of what Jiang Yi had been through.

Chi Ruiche tried his best to suppress himself. His clear and deep eyebrows and eyes as black as night, along with his sharp and cold aura, made the bodyguard standing to the side dare not speak.

"Don't let her die too easily."

Chi Ruiche's cold voice was devoid of any warmth, and the chill in his eyes grew ever deeper.

Jiang Yi woke up in the hospital bed, surrounded by white. Her body was in excruciating pain. Her dazed eyes slowly cleared, and her gaze fell upon warm tenderness.

"You're awake. Have some water."

Chi Ruiche fed her a sip of water, rocked the hospital bed, touched her forehead to make sure her temperature was normal, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was relieved a little.

"Che, are you hurt?" Jiang Yi leaned back and hurriedly looked him up and down to make sure he was alright.

"Are you hungry? Have something to eat."

Chi Ruiche opened the thermos; it was filled with healthy foods that Jiang Yi usually liked to eat.

"Answer me first," Jiang Yi persisted, grabbing his hand. "I'm not hungry."

Chi Ruiche hugged her and said, "I'm sorry I'm late."

As soon as she finished speaking, a tear rolled down her neck. Jiang Yi felt it in disbelief, but her heart was burning hot.

"I promised to protect you, but I broke my promise."

Chi Ruiche hugged her tightly.

This man, who always appeared aloof and self-possessed, actually cried, his large hand trembling as he stroked her, as if expressing the unease in his heart.

"No, I knew you would come."

Jiang Yi responded to his embrace. The bloodstains on his shirt were from when he hugged him. His hair was messy, his stubble was growing, and he looked completely dejected.

He stayed with me the whole time and never left.

"I will never let you get hurt again, never again."