Chapter 245 No way!

"The villagers all say that since they haven't come back for so long, eighty percent of them are probably gone..."

After hearing Zhong Yuansheng's words, the group fell silent.

He Qilan sighed, breaking the silence, and said in a low voice into the phone, "Wanwan, Yan'an, it's too late today, you should come back first. Don't catch a cold. We'll go find Xiaoming and the others tomorrow during the day..."

"good."

Zhong Wan looked at Uncle Fu's lonely figure and softly agreed.

The wind and snow seem to have intensified quite a bit tonight.

In the blink of an eye, a thick layer of snow fell on the ground, and even Zhong Wan and the others were not spared from it on their heads and shoulders.

Lin Yan'an tried his best to shield her from the wind and snow with his arms, but it was not very effective.

Hearing Zhong Wan's conversation with her parents and hearing Zhong Wan's agreement, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He raised his hand to brush the snowflakes from her hair, reached out and took her hand, feeling the coldness of her fingers, and whispered, "Let's go back first, and we'll go find someone when it's light."

The sounds of wind and snow blurred his voice.

Zhong Wan could clearly feel the concern in his words. She nodded, glanced at the frail figure in the wind and snow, and then turned and left.

As they opened the car door, a lingering warmth remained inside, a stark contrast to the chill they felt.

Lin Yan'an silently helped Zhong Wan into the passenger seat, thoughtfully fastened her seatbelt, and closed the car door.

Then, turning his head to look at the car behind him, he nodded slightly and gestured for it to leave.

Chen Mo and the others immediately understood and returned to the car.

Lin Yan'an then turned and walked to the driver's seat, starting the car again.

The roar of the car engine was particularly noticeable in the quiet night.

Uncle Fu seemed to have heard the voice as well, and quickly looked up.

Then he lowered his head in disappointment.

One white snowflake after another fell, passing through his shadowy figure and landing on the stone where he sat.

The cold wind howled fiercely, and Zhong Wan could vaguely see his silhouette, trembling slightly with the strong wind.

Zhong Wan held Zhong Suisui in her arms as they sat in the car, quietly watching him, and softly asked, "Suisui, will Uncle Fu feel cold?"

Zhong Suisui was taken aback upon hearing this, and subconsciously looked up at Zhong Wan.

However, in the dim light inside the car, it seemed that Zhong Wan's expression was not clearly visible.

"Sui Sui?"

Not receiving a response from Zhong Suisui for a long time, Zhong Wan subconsciously looked down.

My eyes met those dark cat eyes at first glance.

Meow~

Zhong Suisui affectionately rubbed her head against her chin.

No, Mom, don't worry.

He is currently in a spirit state, unable to perceive temperature. Only his lingering attachments from his past life keep him there, repeating the waiting he so desperately clung to in his previous existence.

"That's good."

It seemed to be a response to Zhong Suisui's words, and also a way of comforting herself.

The car slowly drove home, but Zhong Wan felt unusually heavy-hearted.

Lin Yan drove steadily, listening to the conversation between the person and the cat.

He glanced at Zhong Wan with some unease, looking at her quiet profile, and couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.

He held the steering wheel with one hand, and placed the other hand on Zhong Wan's hand, offering silent comfort.

The car finally stopped at the entrance of the familiar courtyard.

The courtyard gate was open, and the indoor and outdoor lights were warm and bright.

He Qilan and Zhong Yuansheng heard the car and quickly put on their clothes to go and meet it.

Looking at the two people who had just gotten off the bus, and seeing Zhong Wan's slightly reddened eyes, their faces were filled with undisguised worry.

"Dad, Mom."

As soon as Zhong Wan got out of the car, He Qilan grabbed her hand.

She frowned slightly and urged him with concern, "Why are your hands so cold? Come inside and warm them up."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuansheng nodded quickly. He turned to look at Lin Yan'an, noticing the snowflakes in his hair and on his shoulders. He stepped forward and reached out to clean them off for him.

"dad."

Lin Yan'an never expected that he would actually use his hands, and was momentarily stunned.

Zhong Yuansheng patted his shoulder and nodded slightly when he met Lin Yan'an's gaze: "Come inside, your mother just cooked some noodles, they're still warm, eat some to warm yourself up."

The two of them urged each other on, and their meaning was quite clear.

But Zhong Wan glanced at the car not far away, then turned to He Qilan and asked, "Mom, there are a few friends over there. Let's invite them over to have some food together."

He Qilan was taken aback upon hearing this, and subconsciously looked in the direction Zhong Wan indicated.

Zhong Yuansheng was also somewhat puzzled.

Seeing this, Lin Yan'an whispered, "They were sent by higher-ups to protect Wanwan. They followed us all the way back from the airport."

He Qilan and Zhong Yuansheng suddenly realized what was going on.

He Qilan looked at Zhong Yuansheng and instructed, "Old Zhong, hurry up and invite them in to have something hot to eat. It's so cold outside."

"Yes, yes, I'll be right there."

Zhong Yuansheng nodded in agreement.

Lin Yan'an reached out and grabbed him, and seeing Zhong Yuansheng's puzzled look, she quickly said, "Dad, I'll go over and talk to you, don't worry."

After saying that, he released Zhong Yuansheng's arm and turned to walk towards the black SUV.

As soon as Lin Yan'an stood up, Chen Mo quietly rolled down the car window and looked at Lin Yan'an: "Comrade Lin, is there something you need?"

Lin Yan'an raised his hand to the car window, felt the temperature inside the car with his fingers, and looked at Chen Mo and the others with a smile, saying, "Just call us by our names from now on. My parents cooked some food, and they invited you to come in and have some to warm up."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo glanced at the people standing at the door, feeling their limbs still stiff despite the car's heater being on, and then nodded in agreement: "Okay, then I'll take my leave."

After saying that, he turned to the other two and gestured. The three of them got out of the car neatly, locked the doors, and followed Lin Yan'an over.

When He Qilan and Zhong Yuansheng saw them coming, they immediately greeted them warmly, "Come in, come in. It's so late, you must be tired."

Although Lin Yan'an only briefly explained their purpose, He Qilan and Zhong Yuansheng took it very seriously and were grateful to them.

They knew that Zhong Wan had an unexpected adventure, and although they were happy for her, they were more worried.

They worried that Zhong Wan was bearing those grievances and pains alone, where they couldn't see her.

Now it's all good.

The higher-ups knew about it and even sent people to protect Wanwan.

He Qilan and Zhong Yuansheng were immediately relieved of much of their worries.

They say with great power comes great responsibility, but there's always someone taller to hold up the sky.

Zhong Wan now has helpers and support from above.

Although Zhong Wan's movements may be somewhat restricted, her safety is guaranteed.