Chapter 54: Guardian
At first, her screams were lost in the cheers of the crowd.
Then, at some point, someone finally noticed the woman screaming hysterically.
Everyone looked in this direction.
Lin You looked around in horror. In her eyes, the faces of the people around her gradually became distorted and hideous.
At that moment, some memories came flooding back and overlapped with everything in front of me.
It seemed like one day, there was no wind, the snow was heavy, and she was so cold that her bones were about to break.
It was dark, and she ran forward wildly, her feet sinking into the snow one by one, making the sound of snowflakes breaking.
“Lin You…Lin You…”
Someone kept calling her, but the voice came and went, making it difficult for her to tell the direction.
Shi Jingyuan returned to the first exhibition area with a cold drink in each hand, but found no one.
He frowned slightly and walked forward along the corridor. Before he reached the second exhibition area, he heard screams coming from inside.
This sound...
His face darkened, he threw away the cold drink in his hand, pushed through the crowd and rushed in.
In the middle of the crowd, a petite woman huddled on the ground.
She held her head and screamed, too timid to look at the people around her.
Shi Jingyuan couldn't describe the feeling at that time. It was as if someone was squeezing his heart hard, and there was a dull pain that made it hard to breathe.
He walked quickly forward, reached out and pulled her into his arms, holding the back of her head with one hand and stroking her back with the other.
"Lin You, don't be afraid."
His voice was very soft, with an unconscious hoarseness.
Lin You didn't know whether she heard what he said or not. She just kept leaning against him, as if trying to hide herself in a place isolated from the world.
The organizers rushed over after receiving the news, and it was Sunday who was walking in the front.
When Zhou Wu saw Shi Jingyuan, he was stunned for a moment.
"Mr. Shi?"
He was very disappointed when he received a receipt from KSH Group saying that he would not be able to visit the exhibition.
I didn't expect that Mr. Shi would come here by himself.
Looking at the woman Shi Jingyuan was hugging and comforting, Zhou Ri suddenly understood something.
Sunday's expression became increasingly serious as he directed the staff to evacuate the crowd and clear a path for people inside to pass through.
He walked over to Shi Jingyuan and said, "Mr. Shi, we have set up a temporary medical station in the exhibition area. How about taking this young lady over there to take a look?"
Shi Jingyuan nodded, picked up Lin You and stood up.
He knew she was thin, but this weight was even lighter than he expected.
Shi Jingyuan frowned and followed Zhou Ri with the person in his arms.
The group left in a mighty manner, leaving behind a crowd of people talking about the matter.
*
A temporary medical point is set up in the office building behind the exhibition area.
After Shi Jingyuan carried Lin You in, doctors and nurses came up to check on him immediately.
From beginning to end, Lin You curled up in Shi Jingyuan's arms.
Although she didn't scream, her eyes were unfocused and numb like a doll.
"Is this the first time this has happened to the patient?" the doctor asked.
Shi Jingyuan's face was gloomy. "I don't know. This is the first time I've discovered this."
The doctor sighed, "Judging from the patient's current condition, there's nothing wrong with her body. She's probably in this state because of something."
Shi Jingyuan was not satisfied with the doctor's answer, "What should we do now?"
The doctor glanced awkwardly at the group of people standing behind Shi Jingyuan.
Even Mr. Zhou had to accompany him personally, and the person’s attitude was respectful, so his status must be extraordinary.
The doctor considered for a long time, then said with a stiff upper lip: "I suggest taking her to..."
Before he could finish his words, the person in Shi Jingyuan's arms raised his head.
Lin You's eyes were clear as he looked around and then at Shi Jingyuan.
She gently pushed him away, her voice low.
"I'm sorry for causing trouble to everyone."
After she finished speaking, she stood up and walked out with her back straight.
Shi Jingyuan followed belatedly.
The two walked out of the medical center one after the other.
Her steps were calm and steady, neither hurried nor slow.
If it weren't for the fact that the strands of hair on her forehead were already wet with sweat, there would be no sign of panic.
Shi Jingyuan walked behind her, took out a cigarette impatiently, hesitated for a long time, and finally put the cigarette back into the cigarette box.
Leaving the exhibition area, Lin You walked towards the bus stop.
Shi Jingyuan looked at the car parked in the distance, thought for a moment, and then walked towards the bus stop.
The bus has arrived.
Lin You scanned the code and got on the bus.
Shi Jingyuan followed her up and did not waste time registering the bus code. He took a banknote from his wallet and threw it into the fare box.
The driver took a look at the red banknote he threw in with surprise in his eyes.
This is already considered a suburb, so not many people take the bus.
There were many empty seats on the bus, and Lin You sat down casually in a window seat.
Soon, Shi Jingyuan sat down next to her.
Outside the car window, there is still blue sky and white clouds, and the scenery is just right.
Lin You's gaze fell on the distant skyline, his eyelids half closed, his thoughts drifting away.
Shi Jingyuan stared at her profile. Her fair skin did not add a touch of warmth in the sunlight, but instead looked even paler.
From beginning to end, they were like strangers and no one spoke.
*
Shi Jingyuan followed her all the way back to the apartment door.
Lin You stopped in front of the door, his fingers gripping the door handle, his head lowered, and he said softly:
"Mr. Shi, thank you."
Shi Jingyuan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard her finally speak.
He was about to say something when he heard Lin You's slightly cold voice again.
"But, can Mr. Shi go back now?"
Shi Jingyuan raised his brows, his eyes slightly mocking.
She is really good at crossing the river and then destroying the bridge.
"I can't leave yet." Shi Jingyuan raised his hand and pointed to the door. "Hu Baoer is calling me. I have to say hello."
He spoke with righteous words, and it didn't sound like a temporary excuse at all.
Especially inside the room, Hu Baoer heard his voice and actually meowed a few times, as if in response.
Lin You: “…”
She hesitated for a moment, but finally opened the door.
As soon as the door opened, Hu Baoer rushed out, bypassing Lin You and throwing himself directly into Shi Jingyuan's arms.
When Lin You saw this scene, he was stunned at first, and then he had the urge to catch Hu Baoer and beat him up.
Shi Jingyuan walked in holding Hu Baoer with a satisfied smile on his face.
"Hu Baoer is still the most conscientious."
While petting the cat, he glanced at Lin You with resentment.
Lin You had nothing to say and angrily threw his backpack on the sofa.
She asked impatiently, "Boss Shi, you've seen and touched Hu Baoer, can you leave now?"
Shi Jingyuan shook his head, his face calm and his breath calm, and said, "Not yet."
Lin You's eyes widened, "Why?"
Shi Jingyuan uttered three words lightly.
"I'm hungry."
As it should be, I was just hungry enough.
Shi Jingyuan: "If I don't eat enough, I don't think I will have the strength to leave this room."
Lin You had never seen such a helpless person. He was so angry that he wanted to laugh, but at the same time, a faint warmth arose in his heart.
He didn't question her about her breakdown at the garden show, nor did he force her to do anything under the guise of concern.
He even didn't mention it, leaving her enough time and space to adjust herself.
Although he seemed to be overbearing, he did the most gentle thing for her.
"What do you want to eat?"
Lin You rolled his eyes at him and asked coldly.
Shi Jingyuan thought for a moment, "I don't eat tomato and egg noodles!"
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