Although she wasn't entirely clear on what Sheng Chenjin had experienced on the road, Shi Xinxin knew that the cut must have been inflicted on him because of her.
Even though she wasn't a doctor and didn't know how badly he was injured, seeing the blood staining his clothes red around his waist, Shi Xinxin was still very worried.
Even if it was just a cut, it was terrifying to bleed like that. "Stop worrying about those rocks. Doesn't your waist hurt with such a big cut?"
Shi Xinxin was a bit angry. What was he trying to prove by coming to save her like this? Before, their status was so different, and he had insisted on using humiliating ways to wake her up from her daydreams.
Now he was acting so heroic, what was that about? Was it another trap? Under Shi Xinxin's obstruction, Sheng Chenjin didn't stop his actions.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. For some reason, she recalled past events. She had wanted to curse him out loud and vent all her grievances.
However, Sheng Chenjin was saving her right now, so saying it directly might be too hurtful. xxs壹贰
"I'm fine, it's just a small wound."
"Come on, if you die from excessive bleeding because you saved me, we'll both die on this mountain. Hurry up and stop." It was Shi Xinxin's words that made Sheng Chenjin halt his actions.
When he first saw Shi Xinxin, he was very anxious. He could also see the surprise in Shi Xinxin's eyes at seeing him; she probably hadn't expected him to come to her rescue.
But after being at the villa for so long, she had never spoken to him in such a tone. Was she angry with him because of that incident?
Sheng Chenjin wanted to explain to Shi Xinxin, but now wasn't the time. The sky was getting darker and darker, and he worried that if they stayed on this mountainside any longer, they would be in mortal danger.
"Come here first." Shi Xinxin fumbled for her earphone cable from her pocket. Sheng Chenjin didn't understand what she was going to do, but given her angry state just now, he unconsciously complied with her wishes.
He obediently squatted down beside her. Shi Xinxin suddenly grabbed his shoulder and bit down. Sheng Chenjin was surprised, but then realized Shi Xinxin wasn't biting him, but tearing open the clothes on his shoulder.
She tore off a strip of cloth, folded it into a small strip, and tied it around Sheng Chenjin's waist with the earphone cable.
"This will temporarily stop the bleeding, but don't move too much. If you tear the wound open later and bleed a lot, I won't be able to give you a blood transfusion on the spot."
Although she was still speaking harshly, Sheng Chenjin was moved by Shi Xinxin's actions. Thinking about the misunderstanding Ye Yun had caused, he realized how much Shi Xinxin must hate him.
She must have thought he was working with Ye Yun to put on a show for her, just to humiliate her.
And now, seeing him injured, Shi Xinxin's first reaction was still to bandage him and care for him. This behavior was consistent with the look in her eyes when she danced and saw him.
Sheng Chenjin smiled, got up, and continued to move rocks. He didn't care about the wound on his waist at all. He could feel how deep the cut was. Although it hurt to break the skin, nothing was more heartwarming to him now than Shi Xinxin's bandaging.
He moved swiftly, while Shi Xinxin sat on the ground, fretting. "Didn't I tell him to move slower? Why is he still so impatient? What if the wound splits open later?"
She couldn't move him, so how would they get down the mountain? Soon, the rocks above were all moved. When he turned around, he was covered in sweat.
Shi Xinxin didn't know if Sheng Chenjin was sweating from exhaustion or from the pain of his wound, and she became nervous again. Why did he have to do this?
He had no mercy when he humiliated her, and now he was so careless with himself. Just as Sheng Chenjin was about to bend down to pick up another rock, Shi Xinxin quickly stopped him.
"I can reach this one. You don't need to strain yourself so much. You lower yourself a bit, and I'll push from the top. You help push from below."
Shi Xinxin chose the most effortless position, making Sheng Chenjin squat down. She twisted her body, stood up, and pushed the topmost part of the rock, slowly lifting it.
With the rocks above gone, the work was much easier. She lifted it slightly. Shi Xinxin tried to move, but there wasn't enough space. She needed more distance to get out.
But her strength was insufficient. At this moment, Sheng Chenjin silently stood up behind her, ignoring his injury, and directly pushed the rock over.
Shi Xinxin stood up in surprise and moved her legs. There was no major issue. "Didn't I tell you to just help push from below? What if the wound splits open when you get up like this?"
Sheng Chenjin looked at her yelling at him, said nothing, and before she could stop, he pulled Shi Xinxin into his arms.
In that instant, Shi Xinxin's mind went blank. She hadn't expected Sheng Chenjin to do something like that. She could feel the coldness of Sheng Chenjin's body, but her heart was pounding. It seemed they were both worried about each other.
The sense of security from being held in his arms returned, but after a moment, Shi Xinxin pushed him away. She didn't want to repeat the same mistake.
To fall into his warm embrace again, only to be harshly kicked away, and then mocked with the gap between their statuses. She now understood her own position and didn't need any reminders.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm not doing anything, I just wanted to..."
Rumble!
Before Sheng Chenjin could finish speaking, he heard a dull thunderclap from the sky. Shi Xinxin was startled, and Sheng Chenjin pulled her.
"We'll talk about other things later. Let's get out of here now."
Shi Xinxin looked at Sheng Chenjin's outstretched hand with semi-belief. She felt he was right. She wanted to take his hand but didn't want to show friendliness so easily.
"I can walk by myself!" With that, she turned her head and walked up the mountain.
Sheng Chenjin was somewhat helpless. She had clearly been concerned about him just now, so why was she still so stubborn?
Sheng Chenjin followed her. "Do you know the way? You're going this way."
As he climbed, he scanned his surroundings, looking for a temporary shelter. Shi Xinxin suddenly turned back, startling him.
"I knew there was an air-raid shelter here before I came. I've been here for interviews often, so I'm experienced. I always find out basic local information first."
Just as Sheng Chenjin was about to praise her intelligence, Shi Xinxin turned and continued walking up the mountain, completely ignoring him. As she walked, she muttered, "Unlike you CEOs who just sit in the office, approving documents and signing, and are always picking on us little employees."