Let me protect you after Chapter 37
Luo Tingwei felt dizzy and then remembered the accident on the boat, in which she was suddenly swept into the water.
The suffocating feeling of impending death made her think that her time was coming.
But in a daze, someone suddenly pulled him up from hell, like a savior descending from the sky.
Did you save me?
She looked at him with some surprise.
Lin Zeyuan was soaking wet, with water still dripping from his hair. Seeing this, he tapped her head.
"You ungrateful little thing, I've saved you twice already, and you still don't recognize me."
Luo Tingwei felt a strange sensation welling up inside her.
The moment their eyes met, a strange chemical reaction occurred.
"It's you, it really is you."
She moved her lips, saying things she herself didn't understand.
On the other end.
The woman took out the first-aid kit and was about to hand it to the man not far away.
He stood silently on the deck, his eyes fixed on a certain spot on the shore, emanating a chilling aura.
The young woman stopped in her tracks, and for a moment she didn't dare to go over.
After about three or four seconds, she finally walked over and said cautiously, "Young Master Li, here's the first-aid kit you requested."
Only then did Li Yanzhou notice her, and after a moment, he said coldly, "No need."
Then he turned around and strode into the cabin.
The woman glanced in the direction he had just been looking and quickly understood what was going on.
She quickly followed behind the man, "Mr. Li, you're all wet, let me get you a towel."
*
Lin Zeyuan brought Luo Tingwei back to the Huo family manor.
The doctor quickly came and examined her. After understanding the situation, he pointed to Lin Zeyuan and praised him repeatedly.
"Fortunately, this gentleman removed the water from your lungs in time, otherwise it could have been dangerous."
"Okay, everything's fine now. I'll give you some glucose infusion. Just get some rest."
The doctor started an IV drip on her and left after confirming that everything was alright.
Only she and he remained in the room.
The air was quiet, yet it was filled with some indescribable emotions.
Lin Zeyuan took a deep breath and suddenly spoke.
"From now on, let me protect you, okay?"
Luo Tingwei was taken aback by his sudden words and stared at him blankly, "What?"
Lin Zeyuan smiled gently, "I've heard about your situation from your cousin. You won't blame me, will you?"
He leaned closer to her, then gently took her hand in his, his voice still tender.
"It wasn't your fault that you encountered such a demon, Laurinda. You were already very brave. I don't want to see you bear all of this alone, so from now on, let me stay by your side and protect you, okay?"
His meaning is already very clear.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Luo Tingwei's face, as if she had done something wrong and been exposed, her true nature laid bare.
"You...you knew all along?"
She lowered her head, instinctively not daring to look at him.
"Lift your head up."
Lin Zeyuan gently lifted her chin slightly. "Laurinda, I liked you five years ago in America, and I still like you now. I like you no matter what. Now you just need to answer me: are you willing?"
Before this accident, she didn't have any particular feelings for Lin Zeyuan.
But after he truly saved her, she seemed to have an epiphany, and the moment she opened her eyes and saw him, she felt a strange electric shock.
She remembers that time being underwater.
The physical contact and collision between them, his strong arms lifting her firmly and pulling her out of the water, and his calls in her ear after they were on land—all of these were so moving to her.
It wasn't just a flutter of the heart; it was a state of turmoil and trembling.
An astonishing sense of familiarity, like a redemption from a past life.
Gazing at Lin Zeyuan, she gradually became dazed and confused...
*
Huo Zhizhou had been waiting on the shore for a while, his face grim.
The people on the shore told him that Li Yanzhou's yacht had gone out to sea and they didn't know when it would return, so he shouldn't wait.
Huo Zhizhou glanced at his watch, his expression growing even more impatient; he had been waiting for almost two hours.
Finally, a glimmer of light appeared in the dark sea, and the light gradually drew closer.
It's Li Yanzhou who's back.
As soon as the man disembarked, Huo Zhizhou eagerly approached him, "President Li, things can be discussed. Why be so ruthless?"
However, Li Yanzhou ignored him and continued walking forward.
Huo Zhizhou followed behind him unwillingly, "President Li, you are so generous, can you give me ten minutes? Just ten minutes, I promise I won't delay you."
Li Yanzhou paused slightly before turning his gaze to the man behind him, his tone indifferent.
What are you trying to say?
Huo Zhizhou took a deep breath, seemingly having made a great decision, before slowly speaking.
"I heard my brother-in-law's sentence has been handed down... Isn't the death penalty too much?"
He really didn't want to care whether the kid lived or died, but his wife was crying and making a scene.
He had no choice; he simply couldn't withstand the pressure any longer.
Li Yanzhou chuckled and said sarcastically, "President Huo, that's three hundred million, not three thousand."
After saying that, he lifted his foot to leave again.
Huo Zhizhou quickly stepped forward, blocking his way, his words full of humble flattery.
"President Li, I know that Black City is under your jurisdiction. Whether he needs to die or not is entirely up to you."
Li Yanzhou's lips curled slightly. "So?"
"I will give you what you want."
"You know what I want."
"You want my sister."
"Yes, I want your sister. Can you afford her?" the man sneered.
Huo Zhizhou wiped the sweat from his forehead, his voice still ingratiating and respectful, "Look at what you're saying. I'm Weiwei's cousin. My aunt passed away early, and my uncle is now in dire straits himself. As her older brother, it's only right that I make thorough plans for her."
"Mr. Huo is wrong."
Li Yanzhou suddenly interrupted him, his tone low and somber, "How can matters of love between men and women be forced? If your sister is unwilling, then so be it."
“She’s still young and doesn’t understand the implications. As her older brother, I naturally know who is the most suitable for her.”
Huo Zhizhou said firmly, "When does Li Yanzhou plan to leave the island? I will personally bring Weiwei over so she can go with you."
Li Yanzhou decided to drop the pretense and said directly, "Tomorrow."
Seeing that he had relented, Huo Zhizhou quickly pledged his allegiance.
"Okay, Mr. Li, I'll bring Weiwei over first thing tomorrow morning and put her on your plane. She's just a little girl, don't take her seriously. Once we get back, you can teach her a lesson, and she'll figure it out sooner or later."
Hopefully.
Li Yanzhou uttered those two words expressionlessly, then strode away.
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