Chapter 141 Finding Fu Lilian
Su Xiaonuan stood there, watching their backs as they walked away side by side, gradually disappearing into the empty corridor, her heart filled with countless emotions.
It was already very late at night.
The city has shed its daytime hustle and bustle; traffic is sparse on the streets, and streetlights cast a dim, lonely glow on the ground.
Su Xiaonuan drove her wooden stall cart home alone.
The carriage was quiet, with only the low rumble of the engine and the sound of the wind whistling past the window.
The day's rush, the tension, and the somber atmosphere she had just experienced at the hospital left her feeling somewhat exhausted.
The car drove onto a bridge spanning a river.
The bridge is wide, the streetlights are bright, and occasionally a vehicle drives by from the opposite direction.
Just as the car reached the middle of the bridge, Su Xiaonuan saw a blurry, white figure lying on the ground in the emergency lane on the right in the distance!
Her heart leaped into her throat!
I instinctively stepped on the brakes and reduced the car's speed.
How could someone be lying on the bridge so late at night?
Was it a car accident? Or a sudden illness?
Doubt and a hint of alertness immediately put her to work.
She carefully parked her car in the emergency lane, some distance from the figure, and turned on her hazard lights.
Just to be on the safe side, she pulled out a portable high-intensity tactical flashlight from under the driver's seat, held it tightly in her hand, took a deep breath, and got out of the car.
The wind was strong on the bridge at night, carrying the dampness of the river, making people's clothes flutter.
Su Xiaonuan gripped the flashlight tightly and cautiously approached the white figure lying on the ground step by step.
The closer they got, the stronger the bad feeling became.
By the light of the bridge lamp and flashlight, she could see clearly—it was a slender woman in a white dress, lying face down on the ground, her long hair disheveled, motionless, as if she had lost all vitality.
Su Xiaonuan's heart skipped a beat.
She crouched down, carefully reached out, gently straightened the woman's head, and brushed away the messy hair covering her face.
When Su Xiaonuan saw that face, which was pale, haggard, and covered in dust, yet still had some familiar features, her pupils suddenly contracted and she gasped!
It's Fu Lilian!
How could she be here?! And in such a disheveled and weak state, collapsed on an empty bridge in the dead of night?!
Su Xiaonuan instantly felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to the top of her head!
Based on her previous guesses, and considering that Fu Lilian would appear here, and in this manner, Su Xiaonuan could basically conclude that Fu Lilian had been on the run all this time.
Then... those who kidnapped her will most likely come after us! We absolutely cannot stay here any longer!
Without the slightest hesitation, his physical abilities and strength, far exceeding those of ordinary people, exploded instantly with the support of the system.
She bent down, slipped one hand under Fu Lilian's legs, and wrapped the other arm around her back. With a little effort, she easily lifted the unconscious and frighteningly light woman into her arms.
Fu Lilian's body was cold and soft, almost weightless, like a feather.
Su Xiaonuan carried her, her steps steady and swift, almost running back to her stall.
She deftly opened the passenger door, carefully placed Fu Lilian in the seat, fastened her seatbelt, and then quickly went back to the driver's seat, closed the door, and locked it!
The series of actions were smooth and effortless until the engine restarted and the car smoothly drove off the bridge and merged into the sparse traffic. Only then did Su Xiaonuan feel her tense nerves relax a little, and a thin layer of cold sweat broke out on her back.
She glanced at Fu Lilian, who was unconscious and pale as a sheet, in the rearview mirror, and felt a tightness and bitterness in her heart.
This once radiant female star on stage is now as fragile as a porcelain doll that could break at any moment. What exactly did she go through?
The car sped along and finally arrived safely back at the residential area where Su Xiaonuan lived.
After parking the car safely in her rented parking space, Su Xiaonuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, as if a huge burden had been lifted off her shoulders.
She unbuckled her seatbelt, turned to the side, and carefully checked Fu Lilian's condition.
She remained unconscious, her breathing weak but relatively steady. Her lips were chapped, her cheeks were sunken, and she looked so haggard that she was almost unrecognizable, a far cry from the radiant and beautiful image she had on stage.
Without further delay, Su Xiaonuan carefully carried her out of the car again, wrapped her cold body in her coat, and quickly walked towards the building entrance, returning to her small apartment on the sixteenth floor.
After gently placing Fu Lilian on the bed in the guest room and covering her with a soft blanket, Su Xiaonuan carefully checked her pulse and breathing. She confirmed that Fu Lilian had simply fallen into a deep sleep due to extreme weakness and exhaustion, and that her vital signs were not in any immediate danger. Only then did she feel a little relieved.
The inkstone, which had been obediently staying at home, heard the noise and walked over with elegant cat steps, jumped onto the foot of the bed, and curiously looked at the unfamiliar human with a faint breath with its golden cat eyes.
Su Xiaonuan patted Yantai's little head and whispered, "Yantai, be good, don't disturb her rest."
Then, carrying the inkstone, he gently closed the door to the guest room.
Only then did Su Xiaonuan realize that she had been busy all night and hadn't even had dinner yet.
A strong feeling of hunger belatedly surged up.
She went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator.
Looking at the dazzling array of fresh ingredients delivered by the system's food mall, I suddenly felt that my home was too deserted.
Anran was not there; there was only her, a cat, and a stranger who was unconscious.
Just then, the phone vibrated twice.
She took it out and saw it was a message from An Ran:
[An Ran: Xiao Nuan, Qin Hao and I will be there at 9 AM sharp tomorrow to continue working for you! (/fist)]
It was followed by a cute emoji.
Seeing this vibrant message warmed Su Xiaonuan's heart, as if dispelling some of her loneliness.
She tapped her fingertip lightly and replied:
[Su Xiaonuan: Okay, see you tomorrow. (/smiley face)]
Putting her phone away, Su Xiaonuan decided to fill her stomach first.
When you're eating alone, you don't need anything too complicated. Just make a simple and quick braised chicken rice to treat yourself.
(Detailed recipe for braised chicken rice)
She took out fresh chicken drumsticks, dried shiitake mushrooms, green peppers, potatoes, and ginger from the refrigerator.
She skillfully deboned the chicken thighs, cut them into evenly sized pieces, and marinated them with a little cooking wine, light soy sauce, and white pepper.
Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water beforehand, then cut them into thick slices. Reserve the soaking water, as it is the key to a delicious broth.
Cut the potatoes and green peppers into chunks or slices and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add a few slices of ginger and sauté until fragrant. Then add the marinated chicken thigh pieces and stir-fry quickly over high heat until the chicken surface gradually changes color, tightens, and releases an enticing aroma.
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