Chapter 380 Mom, Don’t Cry

Bang!

A gunshot broke the silence of the forest and startled countless birds.

The black bird flapped its wings and flew out of the cover of the woods. The shadows of the trees swayed rapidly, making a rustling sound.

"Lu Tuan!"

Xu Feng and Song Qi, who were also in the woods, looked up instantly, screamed, and at the same time rushed towards the direction of the gunshot, moving as fast as beasts in the jungle.

They were all nervous, fearing that any accidents might happen.

As the gunshots rang out, Fang Xiuli's heart also trembled violently.

She suddenly looked up, her frightened eyes darting around, searching for something helplessly.

"Chu Yue..."

There are too many worries in my heart, but when the words come to my lips I don’t know how to say them.

Tan Siqi hugged her tightly, and also hugged Tan Rourou, who had fainted in Fang Xiuli's arms due to excessive fear.

He looked up at the blackbirds fluttering in the darkness and whispered, "With Captain Lu here, they will definitely return safely."

"Yes... yes... they will be safe."

Fang Xiuli slowly lowered her head and murmured the same thing in a low voice. Moisture slowly accumulated in her eyes, and her hand gently stroked Tan Rourou's face with pity.

The reason why she can see Tan Rourou now is because of Chu Yue; the reason why Tan Rourou can still be safe and sound is because of Lu Yuanbao.

Their family owed Chu Yue not only for saving their lives before, but also for saving Tan Rourou's life today.

They owed so much... so much that they could never pay it back in their lifetime.

Whether it is Chu Yue or Lu Yuanbao, any accident that happens to any of them will make Fang Xiuli and Tan Siqi feel guilty for the rest of their lives.

The other side.

The sound of gunfire rang right beside Chu Yue's ears. The sudden sound was accompanied by the smell of gunpowder, filling the air, just like the tense atmosphere at the moment.

Birds fluttered around, and it should have been the noisiest moment in the woods, but Chu Yue's ears were filled with silence.

The loud gunshot irritated her eardrums, and the buzzing sound continued, making her unable to hear any other sounds.

From afar...

She saw the flying bullet hit the tiger's eye, and in an instant blood and flesh were blurred and liquid splattered.

The tiger opened its mouth wide, as if roaring and shouting, using its loudest voice to express the majesty of the king of the forest.

But Chu Yue couldn't hear anything at all, she could only vaguely imagine some sound.

With the tiger's roar, the entire forest almost shook.

The shade of the tree kept shaking, and with it also swayed the small figure of Lu Yuanbao hanging on the tree, falling down little by little.

Ingot!

Chu Yue could not hear the sounds around her, nor could she hear her own voice. She didn't know if the name she called out was actually shouted out loud, or just an anxious cry in her heart.

She stared at the figure on the tree, wishing she could pounce out.

But Lu Zhanlin's hand on her shoulder did not move an inch from beginning to end, like a force soothing her anxious heart.

Overnight.

Chu Yue seemed to hear in her mind words that Lu Zhanlin had never said in reality.

[Ayue, wait a little longer. Believe me, wait a little longer.]

Chu Yue's figure remained where she was, motionless.

Immediately following.

She saw the flicker of fire.

Bang! Bang!

Two more gunshots rang out.

After the first gunshot, the tiger suffered unprecedented pain, but a ferocious beast is still a ferocious beast. It never gave up its prey and did not stop struggling.

In the midst of great pain, it searched for the source of the gunshots around it, accurately locked onto the hidden Lu Zhanlin and Chu Yue, and flew towards them.

Lu Zhanlin did not pull Chu Yue away, but instead fired accurately again in the crisis.

This time the tiger was moving forward continuously, and Lu Zhanlin fired two shots, but only one hit the target.

But this shot was enough, because the bullet hit the tiger's right paw, which was the most ferocious fighting paw.

The bullet penetrated the thick tiger claws, leaving a black hole. Blood was dripping madly, and the smell of blood instantly became heavier.

The shot dealt a heavy blow to the tiger.

It opened its mouth wide and roared and screamed again, its voice full of groans of pain.

At the same time, Xu Feng and Song Qi, who heard the gunshots, rushed towards Lu Zhanlin with other soldiers.

The tiger seemed to sense the enemy's large numbers and strength. It didn't even have time to lick its wounds. It twisted its huge body and fled with bloody wounds.

In this way, the tiger, which was originally only one meter away from Chu Yue, turned around and left.

"Ayue, we can go out now!"

Chu Yue stared at the scene in a daze, and she had long since lost her senses. Finally, Lu Zhanlin pulled her and she woke up from her dream.

The moment she stood up, Chu Yue's legs staggered and became very weak.

She also felt Fang Xiuli's feeling of being weak and at a loss.

Are you afraid?

How could I not be afraid?

Lu Yuanbao, whose life or death is uncertain, the ferocious and terrifying tiger, and even the forest in the dark night, everything is extremely terrifying. It is something Chu Yue has never experienced before and does not want to face.

"Ayue?"

Lu Zhanlin sensed something was wrong with Chu Yue and quickly lowered his head to check on her.

"I... I'm fine." Chu Yue stood up tremblingly, gritted her teeth, took a deep breath and walked towards Lu Yuanbao.

But Lu Zhanlin stopped her.

At this time, Xu Feng and Song Qi had already arrived beside Lu Zhanlin.

Lu Zhanlin immediately ordered, "Xu Feng, that direction—take a small team and chase after it. The tiger has injured its eyes and claws. It can't escape, but it will definitely fight back. Be careful."

"Just leave it to me, I'll definitely take it off and come back with a tiger skin!"

Xu Feng waved his hand and took four or five soldiers with him, sniffing the lingering smell of blood in the air, and chased in the direction the tiger left.

If we let the tiger go back into the mountains, it will cause damage to the surrounding villages. We must seize this opportunity to eradicate it completely.

Lu Zhanlin pushed Chu Yue to Song Qi at the same time, "Song Qi, take good care of Ah Yue."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Zhanlin ran quickly towards a big tree not far away.

Chu Yue couldn't move her steps and could only follow Lu Zhanlin's figure closely with her eyes. When he was about to approach the big tree, a small figure fell from a height.

"Yuanbao!"

Lu Yuanbao could no longer hold on, and his arms, which were holding the tree, were shaking constantly, putting him in danger of becoming food in the tiger's mouth.

Not long ago, the sudden sound of gunfire instantly woke him up.

It’s Mom and Dad! It must be Mom and Dad!

Relying on this belief, Lu Yuanbao hugged the tree tightly again, gritted his teeth and persevered.

Just a little longer... just a little longer... just a little bit...

The cold sweat on his forehead and the blood on his right leg were flowing slowly. In the end, Lu Yuanbao couldn't even hear the gunshots, didn't know what was happening around him, and didn't even notice that Tiger had turned his head and left his side.

He is out of danger.

Lu Yuanbao was still immersed in a dangerous mood. His arms were powerless, so he gripped the bark tightly with his fingers. The bark rubbed against his fragile fingertips, squeezing blood out from the gaps between his fingers.

He...really...has no strength left...

Lu Yuanbao lost all his strength, his fingertips detached from the tree, and his body felt lighter.

He fell down.

In Lu Yuanbao's last remaining consciousness, he was waiting for the pain to come, he would be thrown to the ground, then roll in the fallen leaves, and finally become food in the tiger's mouth.

Just like... just like Principal Feng.

Lu Yuanbao closed his eyes tightly, tears slowly flowing from his eyes.

But--

The expected pain did not come, but a familiar sound was heard instead.

"Yuanbao."

Softly, right next to his ear.

He also felt a tightening force, pulling his light body into a broad, warm chest.

Is it... Dad?

Lu Yuanbao's eyelashes trembled, and his wet eyes slowly opened. In his dim vision, he vaguely saw Lu Zhanlin's figure.

Really... it's dad!

"Yuanbao! Yuanbao!"

Chu Yue watched Lu Yuanbao fall and land in Lu Zhanlin's arms. At that moment of safety, her heart began to beat violently, her body gradually regained strength, and she rushed towards the father and son.

Lu Yuanbao heard Chu Yue's voice and slowly turned his head in Lu Zhanlin's arms. Although it was so dark around him, he still saw Chu Yue.

Eyes filled with tears, a look full of worry, and anxious concern that came in a hurry.

I'm sorry... He made Mom worry...

Chu Yue hugged Lu Yuanbao tightly in her arms, so tightly.

She is obviously a doctor, so she should check Lu Yuanbao's breathing and heartbeat first, which is solid evidence that a person is alive.

But Chu Yue completely forgot all this. Only when she hugged Lu Yuanbao tightly with her hands and felt his body temperature, did she believe that he was still alive in her arms.

Chu Yue held him and lowered her head, trembling and sobbing softly.

"Yuanbao...you scared your mother to death...you scared me to death...it's okay...we are fine...don't be afraid...don't be afraid..."

Lu Zhanlin was the first to notice the trap on Lu Yuanbao's foot. After handing Lu Yuanbao to Chu Yue, he grabbed both sides of the trap and removed it from Lu Yuanbao's leg.

The moment the trap was released, Lu Yuanbao shuddered slightly.

He trembled, but did not cry out in pain. He slowly raised his hand, gently stroked the tears on Chu Yue's face, and said softly, "Mom, don't cry..."

At this moment, Chu Yue's heart was filled with pain.

After tonight, she and Lu Yuanbao's flesh and blood will be closely connected, closer than a real mother and son.

…

Military medical team.

Lu Zhanlin brought Chu Yue and Lu Yuanbao back. Lu Yuanbao's body was covered with scars and blood, and he looked even more terrifying in a brightly lit place.

The little child was so tired that he fainted when he leaned in Chu Yue's arms.

Chu Yue wanted to follow him into the medical room, but Lu Zhanlin grabbed her arm.

Lu Zhanlin shook his head at her. Chu Yue’s condition at the moment was not suitable for treating patients, not to mention that the patient was Lu Yuanbao.

Worrying too much can lead to confusion, which is fully demonstrated at this moment.

So Lu Zhanlin grabbed Chu Yue.

Opposite Lu Zhanlin and Chu Yue were Doctor Hao and Ding Xiaohui.

Ding Xiaohui held Lu Yuanbao in her arms and quickly put the child on the bed in the medical room.

Doctor Hao looked at Chu Yue deeply and said, "Chu girl, I have been a military doctor for decades. Even if my medical skills are not as good as yours, I have saved so many people. Don't worry about leaving your son to me. I will definitely give you a lively and healthy Lu Yuanbao."

Ding Xiaohui also came out and said, "Doctor Xiaochu, you have to trust us."

Chu Yue clenched her palms, her eyes red, and her voice choked with sobs, "Yuan Bao...I'm leaving it to you."

For the first time, she entrusted an important person to someone else's hands and watched Doctor Hao and Ding Xiaohui walk into the treatment room and close the door.

So this is what it feels like to wait anxiously outside the door.

Chu Yue had a feeling she had never had before as the roles of doctor and patient's family member were swapped.

Lu Zhanlin helped her sit down on the chair. Chu Yue lowered her head and looked at her hands, which were still stained with Lu Yuanbao's blood...