Shen Yanming and Zhu Shiliang were in the car, both very happy because they had finished the formalities today. They chatted as they drove back slowly.
Bi Qiaoan, on the other hand, was holding Zhu Ranran's hand with her left hand, holding a parasol with her right hand, carrying a backpack on her back, and sporting a large pregnant belly in front of her.
The sun was scorching outside, and even a parasol couldn't completely shield her from the heat. Under the umbrella, it was stuffy and hot, leaving her drenched in sweat.
She wanted to walk faster, but her physical condition wouldn't allow it; she was slightly out of breath with every step.
However, as soon as she reached the center of Fenglai Square, Bi Qiaoan felt her legs wobbling and her feet felt like they were on cotton, making it difficult to stand.
She was a little confused as to why her body was suddenly so delicate. Just as she was about to say something, she heard Zhu Ranran exclaim, "Aunt Qiao An, the ground, the ground is moving?"
At that moment, Bi Qiaoan suddenly felt a violent shaking, and she lost her balance. Zhu Ranran caught her in time, and then the two looked around and saw that the utility poles and trees around Fenglai Square were swaying from side to side to a visible extent.
"Earthquake!" Bi Qiaoan murmured in disbelief, then quickly squatted down with Zhu Ranran. But squatting was too uncomfortable for a pregnant woman like her, so she simply sat down and lay down on the ground.
The floor, baked by the sun, was so hot you could fry an egg on it. Bi Qiaoan's arm had barely touched the ground when she hissed and pulled it back.
To avoid getting burned, she didn't care about exposing herself; she bent her knees together, leaving only her feet and buttocks on the ground, and covered her head with her arms to avoid touching the ground. As for her head, she rested it on her backpack.
It's somewhat similar to the posture of a sit-up.
As for Zhu Ranran, she listened to Bi Qiaoan's words, put her hands on her head and squatted down next to her. She looked very uneasy, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried her best not to let them fall.
"bump!"
"Splash!"
"Thump!"
Hearing the sounds of heavy objects falling all around, Bi Qiaoan couldn't help but feel relieved that she and Zhu Ranran had gone out to buy ice cream.
If it weren't for the little one's cravings, she might be stuck in the office today. Although she doesn't face any fatal danger because of her spatial ability, she can't let anyone discover this secret unless she's absolutely desperate.
She thought of Shen Yanming, wondering where her husband was now, and what might happen if he was trapped in some building.
After he left, he didn't say which unit he was going to complete the procedures at. If something happened, even if I wanted to rescue him, I wouldn't know where to find him.
Also, if his situation is serious, could it be that the space has already been exposed?
Bi Qiaoan's thoughts were racing, but she knew her husband's trump card, so she remained relatively calm.
But Zhu Ranran was different. He was only six years old and had never witnessed an earthquake before. Hearing the loud rumbling of heavy objects hitting the ground, he was terrified. He was not only worried about his parents, but also horrified by this scene he had never experienced before.
He could no longer hold back his tears and began to sob softly.
Bi Qiaoan noticed the commotion beside her. She raised her right hand and touched Zhu Ranran's head, saying gently, "Don't be afraid, it's just an earthquake. We won't be in danger here. As for your father, he's with Uncle Yanming, so he should be safe."
Bi Qiaoan didn't dare mention Fu Shuling, because she didn't know the other person's situation either. Moreover, they still didn't know where the epicenter was or what magnitude the earthquake was.
"Really? Will Dad be alright?" Zhu Ranran asked anxiously after hearing Bi Qiaoan's words of comfort.
She didn't know why he didn't ask his mother. Was it because she deliberately didn't mention it when she spoke earlier? Bi Qiaoan didn't ask any further questions, only saying, "Yes, there won't be any danger to your life!"
She couldn't guarantee the other person would be unharmed, but since they were with Shen Yanming, their lives should be safe.
The two people being discussed were crouching down next to the car.
When they discovered the earthquake, they were on the right side of a road. The road was lined with green belts and low shrubs. Shen Yanming immediately drove the car between two streetlights and stopped, then he and Zhu Shiliang got out and hid on the right side of the car door.
At that moment, he wondered what would happen to his wife. Would she be scared? Would she hide under the table and wait for the earthquake to end, or would she try to run outside to an open area? But with her big belly, could she even run?
Although the road is lined with bushes on both sides, there is a residential area just 200 meters away.
Hearing the sounds of shattering glass, collapsing billboards, and people crying, shouting, and screaming not far away, Shen Yanming was in a state of utter confusion!
At that moment, he desperately wanted to use spatial teleportation to return to Bi Qiaoan's side. But he couldn't.
Shen Yanming felt as if every second was an eternity.
As soon as the earthquake ended, he immediately opened the car door, got into the driver's seat, and sped out without saying a word to Zhu Shiliang.
He drove incredibly fast, ignoring passersby who repeatedly tried to flag him down for help. Zhu Shiliang knew he was worried about Bi Qiaoan, but he was just as anxious to see if Zhu Ranran was safe.
The two remained silent the entire way, taking several detours and spending twice as long as usual before finally arriving at the office building.
Although the building hadn't collapsed, it looked incredibly dilapidated. Broken glass was scattered everywhere, and the walls were cracked.
My colleagues were standing or sitting in the square outside, their faces beaming with relief at surviving such an ordeal. Several of them had cuts and bruises, bloodstains on their faces and arms. Judging from the wounds, they were likely cut by sharp objects.
They sat slumped on the ground, their wounds unbandaged, only wiping them with toilet paper.
Shen Yanming and Zhu Shiliang weaved through the crowd, anxious but unable to find Bi Qiaoan and Zhu Ranran.
Upon seeing Yu Shui, Shen Yanming grabbed his arm and asked anxiously, "Where's Qiao An? Why haven't I seen Qiao An?"
"You're back!" Yu Shui was still in a daze, feeling fear, until Shen Yanming grabbed him and hurt him, which brought him back to his senses.
"I'm asking you where Qiao An is. Why are you all out but she's not here? Did you leave her in the building?" Shen Yanming's eyes were bloodshot as he released Yu Shui and tried to run into the building.
Yu Shui then realized what he had asked and hurriedly chased after him, shouting, "Qiao An isn't in the building! She... she went out before the earthquake!"
Shen Yanming stopped and turned around, asking incredulously, "You went out?"
“Yes, with Ranran, they…” Before Yu Shui could finish speaking, the LED display screen twenty meters behind Shen Yanming crashed down.
"My goodness, if Xiao Shen hadn't stopped, wouldn't he have been hit squarely?"
Zhu Shiliang, who was following behind the two, was bent over with his hands on his knees, panting heavily. He was still quite frightened by what he had just witnessed.
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