Fu Ying was about to argue when Zhou Xuan stopped her, saying, "Let him have it. You can wear this outfit tomorrow, and I can go diving."
Ito ignored them, took Fu Ying's diving suit, went to the rock wall, put the pile of gems inside, then slung it diagonally over his shoulder, and pulled the pant legs and sleeves up to his chest and tied them tightly in several knots.
Fu Ying was so angry that her chest heaved. She took a few breaths and wanted to fight Ito to the death, but Zhou Xuan held her back tightly.
Ito was holding two powerful crossbows, so there was no need to fight him to the death. Besides, Zhou Xuan estimated that even if they went out tomorrow, no matter how well Ito was prepared, he might not be stronger than him. No one could predict who would escape and who would be devoured by beasts, but he knew better than anyone else.
Zhou Xuan could easily kill this Japanese devil, but he didn't want to kill anyone or live in nightmares. He just wanted to prevent the devil from harming him and Fu Ying. If the monster ate him, that would be his ultimate fate!
(I highly recommend "The Way of the Commoner Official," a classic work on officialdom by Nan Hua, to my friend who is also quite lonely. It's a must-read for anyone interested in urban officialdom!)
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Volume One: The Lotus Buds Just Begin to Emerge, Chapter Thirty-Six: Despair
Ito hadn't slept well that night, perhaps from a nightmare. He woke up in a cold sweat, but it was still early, only six o'clock. This wasn't a good time to go out, as it was still dark outside the water cave, and the poor lighting would only cause trouble.
I stared up at the gem on the cave ceiling for a long time. It was priceless, but unfortunately, I couldn't get it. I didn't plan to come back to this place after I got out, but I didn't know if I could escape from the monster's mouth.
This place was not only terrifying but also very strange. Ito looked at the huge rock in the middle. It was clearly golden in color, but it turned black under his nose. He knocked on it and studied it for a while, but he couldn't figure out what it was. It was just an ordinary stone. The stone he saw at Fu Tianlai's place last time was exactly the same as the small stone in this cave. It must have been taken from here.
Ito became excited again at this thought. The person who took this stone out back then must have also come to this cave and then escaped. However, he was eventually seriously injured and died. But this shows that it is still possible to escape!
Ito became excited and started planning how to get out, how to make the best use of the existing personnel, and ensuring his safe escape was his top priority.
The situation was most favorable for him; it was all up to fate. He had control of both crossbows and two gas cylinders. If all else failed, he could take Yuriko's share as well, but unless absolutely necessary, he would leave hers for her. In theory, his share plus Fu Ying's should last until they emerged from the water cave. Zhou Xuan and Fu Ying only had one share left. Ito knew that Zhou Xuan was a better diver than him.
However, at this moment, it is actually the best option. Zhou Xuan's underwater abilities can be used to entangle the monster for a while, and Fu Ying can also be used as bait to distract the monster for a while. Even if it's just for a short time, it might allow him to escape danger!
If all else fails, he'll push Yuriko out too. Of course, if they can escape, there's no need for that. In a dangerous situation, he'd push even his own father out, let alone her!
When Ito woke up, Zhou Xuan also woke up. The icy aura lingered on Ito's body for a few moments, but in the end, he refrained from attacking.
Although the Japanese were not good people, not all Japanese were ruthless. For example, Yuriko was at least relatively kind. Unless absolutely necessary, Zhou Xuan restrained himself from using the most vicious methods!
Fu Ying slept soundly next to him. The more dangerous the environment, the more she cherished the good times after exhaustion. At the most dangerous moment, Zhou Xuan saved her several times. If it weren't for him, even if she lived as a wild man in this cave, she would never have had this opportunity. She has never cared about matters of the heart because she has never met anyone she liked. The men who used to pursue her were all good-looking, talented, and from good families, but she was never moved. Why?
Only now, at the moment Zhou Xuan left her and went into the water last night, did Fu Ying realize that what she needed was not a peerless hero, not a dashing scholar, not a wealthy and powerful family, but simply an ordinary man who could genuinely like her, care for her, and cherish her.
But even among ordinary men, how many can truly do this?
Fu Ying, who never easily falls in love, was heartbroken the moment Zhou Xuan was forced into the water by Ito. Unconsciously, her heart had become attached to this ordinary man!
Zhou Xuan glanced at Fu Ying's sleeping posture nestled against him, her long eyelashes fluttering, her cheeks slightly flushed. He had to admit that Fu Ying was indeed excessively beautiful. If a man didn't like a girl like her, he certainly wasn't a normal man.
Zhou Xuan was perfectly normal, but he also clearly understood that their differences were too great and they were not a good match. It wasn't that he looked down on himself, but people who had grown up in vastly different environments would understand over time that some gaps are permanent.
Zhou Xuan pretended not to understand the traces of Fu Ying's advances towards him. He thought she was just in this environment and would forget about it once she left and faced more people.
Zhou Xuan shifted his body, and Fu Ying trembled, gripping his hand tightly. However, she was awake and looked at Zhou Xuan. Although there was some shyness on her face, she did not let go of his hand.
On the other side, Yuriko stared blankly at the stone wall. Since childhood, she had liked her senior brother Ito very much and had thought that she would rely on him for the rest of her life. But she never expected that at the most dangerous moment, her senior brother would betray her. Not only did he not save her, but he also pushed her into an even more dangerous situation. In the end, it was this foreign man she had never met who saved her.
This caused the walls in Yuriko's heart to crumble completely. In this place where she might never be able to leave again, all the hope in her heart was destroyed!
As the saying goes, priceless treasures are easy to find, but a true lover is hard to come by. Betrayal by the one you love most can be the biggest blow!
Aside from Zhou Xuan, who was somewhat confident, Ito was gambling. If he succeeded, he would be rich and powerful. With this pile of gems, he would have enough for the rest of his life. With money, why would he have to worry about not finding beautiful women?
Yuriko and Fu Ying were both pessimistic, but in some ways different. Yuriko was devastated by several blows, leaving her with only despair. Fu Ying, although despairing about leaving home, was not truly hopeless. When a man and woman find true love, they are not afraid of anything. She had been independent since childhood, received higher education, and always took a detached view of life. Everything was fleeting. Finding someone she truly loved on her deathbed was a kind of happiness.
Seeing Fu Ying snuggling against Zhou Xuan, Ito was very unhappy. He wasn't blind to Fu Ying's beauty; how could he not see it? If she were to follow Zhou Xuan, he would feel like a beautiful flower had been wasted on a pig.
He snorted and said, "Get up, get up, get ready to leave!"
The time is 9:05.
Ito was already dressed in his diving suit, leaving only his head uncovered. He carried two air tanks, one for himself and one for Fu Ying, on his back, with two crossbows hanging from his waist. The gems wrapped in Fu Ying's diving suit were also strapped to his shoulders, making him look fully armed.
Bai Quanzi also silently put on her diving suit. Although she sympathized with Fu Ying, she was not generous enough to give her her own diving suit.
Zhou Xuan ignored Ito. At this distance, if Ito did anything inappropriate, he could subdue him in an instant. He picked up his own diving suit from the ground and helped Fu Ying put it on.
Fu Ying watched Zhou Xuan smiling as he dressed her, and her eyes welled up with tears.
Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "Get dressed. It's all up to you. Heaven is watching what people do. Nobody can say for sure who will live or die right now!"
Fu Ying took it as a farewell speech, and tears finally streamed down her face!
(I highly recommend "The Way of the Commoner Official," a classic work on officialdom by Nan Hua, to my friend who is also quite lonely. It's a must-read for anyone interested in urban officialdom!)
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Volume One: The First Signs of Life, Chapter Thirty-Seven: A Moment Between Life and Death
Zhou Xuan had an indifferent expression, but Fu Ying could hear the concern in his words. The moment tears streamed down her face, she suddenly hugged Zhou Xuan and kissed him on the lips without thinking!
Zhou Xuan was stunned. How could the beautiful woman in his arms be so different from her previous reserved and noble image? A hot body, fiery lips, a passionate kiss—was this still the aloof Fu Ying?
That's right!
At this moment, Fu Ying had the courage to disregard even the collapse of the heavens and the earth. Since she was going to embark on the journey to death, why should she hide her true feelings anymore?
This kiss was mingled with hot tears and passionate blood!
Later, it was no longer a kiss; Fu Ying closed her eyes and practically bit Zhou Xuan's lips, letting tears stream down her face!
Zhou Xuan slowly pushed Fu Ying away, wiped the tears from her face and lips, licked her lips, and smiled, saying, "I haven't eaten salt for several days, how come your tears are still so salty?"