Chapter 5: Seeing the Light Again
Her hands trembled slightly, but she quickly put on her clothes.
"I..." Before Zhu Jingchen had the chance to say the next sentence, Shen Yan interrupted him first.
"I know you did this to save me. You don't need to be responsible for me." Chen Yan's eyes were full of gratitude. "I really appreciate you taking me with you."
This is indeed Shen Yan's true words.
Zhu Jingchen has a clear memory of everything that happened from last night to now.
In fact, if he had to take responsibility, he wasn't completely unwilling to accept it...
However, in the end, he still didn't say anything.
He silently led Chen Yan forward in the dense forest. He was not anxious to find water or a way out, but focused on searching for plants that could be used as medicine.
Until they finally found the herbs with healing properties. Zhu Jingchen picked them carefully, crushed the grass into a paste with the stone in his hand, and then gently applied it on Shen Yan's wound.
Zhu Jingchen finally breathed a sigh of relief, completely relieved, and turned around to look for a source of clean drinkable water.
To get water, you don't necessarily have to find a clear stream or spring. In the forest, some plants can store a certain amount of water.
"Bamboo! There's water in bamboo!"
Just as Zhu Jingchen was still looking down to see if there was anything useful in the various low bushes under his feet, Shen Yan beside him suddenly cheered. She pointed excitedly at a patch of wild bamboo that was growing unusually lushly not far away, and at the same time reached out to pull the corner of his clothes.
Looking in the direction Shen Yan pointed, sure enough, a small bamboo that was exceptionally green and tall came into view.
Zhu Jingchen couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile, and gave the girl a look full of appreciation: "You have good observation skills."
After receiving recognition and praise from Zhu Jingchen, Shen Yan's slightly nervous mood due to her initiative to speak just now was instantly relaxed, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
Even without Shen Yan's reminder, Zhu Jingchen could quickly discover this method to solve the water problem based on his own experience.
As for the specific task of fetching water, it naturally fell on the strong and much more experienced Zhu Jingchen. Among the various tools he carried with him, a small and sharp knife was particularly useful at this time.
In the following days, whenever they felt hungry, they would work together to catch small animals that were easy to catch, such as hares and pheasants, to replenish their energy.
If you experience dry mouth, dig up juicy roots or berries that are non-toxic and taste good.
Chen Yan knew that the abandoned road was located in the mountains near the river. It was sparsely populated and the environment was quiet but full of unknown dangers.
Although Zhu Jingchen did not know the specific route details before, he quickly figured it out.
He then calmly guided Shen Yan through the depths of Misun, and eventually they found this path that was almost covered in weeds and difficult to identify.
Finally saw the light!
They escaped successfully and from then on they would no longer have endless disputes with the Zhang family.
In such a short period of time, the Zhang family was unable to quickly mobilize enough manpower to conduct large-scale searches or deploy interception devices, so Shen Yan could be said to have truly gained her freedom!
Shen Yan's eyes instantly became moist, but she still tried hard to control her emotions.
Even though her face was covered in dust, Chen Yan's crescent-shaped eyes were still clear and bright.
"Thank you so much! Happy Comrade!"
She almost used all her strength to suppress the excitement in her heart, "If it weren't for your brave rescue, I can't imagine how I would have escaped from that horrible place."
Just when Shen Yan was about to break up, Zhu Jingchen's next words were like a stream of cold spring water that poured directly onto her burning heart.
"Where are you going now? Do you have a safe and reliable place to stay temporarily? Also, have the identity authentication and household registration problems you are currently facing been properly handled?" He asked several sharp and realistic questions in succession.
"If these problems are not resolved, even if we finally escape the life-and-death ordeal in the primitive forest, you will still face the fate of wandering the streets without any relatives in this bustling and noisy city."
Zhu Jingchen also began to think about her future life.
After hearing this, Shen Yan stopped and the smile on her face gradually faded.
She shook her head slightly, and her originally bright eyes dimmed a little.
"There will always be a way. No matter where you go, that's fine." She said lightly.
"No matter what, I'm not going back."
Her tone was firm. Even if she died outside, it would be better than going back and enduring that pain.
Looking at the girl in front of him, Zhu Jingchen clenched his jaw tightly.
"I really appreciate your help. Comrade, you can go back now and don't have to worry about me anymore. I'm leaving now. I wish you good luck."
"If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely do my best to repay you." She added, looking at Zhu Jingchen sincerely.
After saying this, Shen Yan smiled slightly, bowed sincerely to Zhu Jingchen, and then turned and left.
Considering that this place is not safe, she has to leave quickly.
Seeing her resolutely leaving, Zhu Jingchen felt a little disappointed - after spending the past few days with her, it seemed that the other party had no feelings for him at all.
His fingers gently rubbed the corner of his clothes. Suddenly, Zhu Jingchen straightened up and his expression became serious: "Comrade Chen Yan, are you willing to go back with me? My family is in need of someone to help. I can also help you find a job and solve your household registration problem."
"My home is in the capital, the location is pretty good, and I have certain social connections. I can help you solve many problems."
"Huh?" Shen Yan opened her mouth in surprise, unable to believe her ears. She looked back at Zhu Jingchen in confusion: "I always thought you lived here... We have known each other for so long, and you have never mentioned your family background."
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you the truth before. Actually, it was to protect myself." Zhu Jingchen seemed a little apologetic. "I'm not from here. I'm from the capital, but I don't have any ill will towards you. I hope you can understand my position."
Zhu Jingchen looked at her seriously, explained what had happened in detail, and then extended the invitation again.
"Don't worry about causing trouble for my family. If you feel embarrassed, just think of all the help I provide as a loan that you can pay back slowly in the future."
After hearing these words, Shen Yan's mood gradually changed from initial surprise to contemplation.
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