Chapter 48 Life for Life
After her rebirth, she did everything she could to avenge her husband and crushed her enemies from the very beginning. Isn't that enough for her?
Why is it that even though the fate of her enemies has changed, the fate of her children still follows the original trajectory?
No, she was not willing to accept it.
The children were terrified and quickly pinched Jiang Ruzhen's philtrum and fanned her.
Despite feeling dizzy, Jiang Ruzhen struggled to her feet and ran outside. She couldn't accept her fate; she had to save her boss.
As soon as she exited the station, she saw Lu Mingzheng's car suddenly stop in front of her.
Jiang Ruzhen didn't think much of it, opened the car door and got into the passenger seat, saying, "Let's go, let's get back to the village quickly."
Lu Mingzheng was puzzled, but judging from everyone's expressions, he knew that something serious must have happened.
Throughout the journey, the only sound in the carriage was the howling wind outside; no one spoke, and everyone's faces were solemn.
Lu Mingzheng swallowed back what he was about to say and focused on driving.
The car sped along, crashing into the village and driving straight to the seaside.
Before the car had even come to a complete stop, Jiang Ruzhen pushed open the car door and jumped out. She saw many fishermen preparing to set sail on the beach.
She rushed over anxiously to inquire and heard someone say that they had seen the Wang family's fishing boat set off an hour earlier.
Her vision went black and black again, and a metallic sweetness rose from her throat.
"I need to hire a boat, the fastest boat."
"You want to take a boat? No, there are rules on our fishing boats, women are not allowed on board."
The villagers waved their hands in refusal, saying that fishermen are very particular about their fishing trips and have never heard of allowing women on board.
What if we anger the sea god?
Jiang Ruzhen bit her tongue hard, and the intense pain instantly brought her back to her senses.
"I'll give you 100 yuan. I'll give you another 100 yuan as a reward to whoever can help me catch up with the Wang family's fishing boat."
A generous reward will surely attract brave men.
One hundred yuan is equivalent to several months' income for them.
"I'll go."
"Come on my boat, my boat is fast."
“My boat is small, and the motor was just replaced. I also have a communicator that can help you contact the Wang family’s fishing boat.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruzhen immediately chose the last one.
As soon as she jumped onto the boat, the children surrounded her, wanting to follow. Jiang Ruzhen glared at them and shouted sharply.
"You all stay put."
The children were so frightened by Jiang Ruzhen's outburst that they backed away. A figure quickly swept past them and jumped onto the boat.
Lu Mingzheng stood beside Jiang Ruzhen and solemnly spoke to the children.
"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on her and make sure nothing happens to her."
Shen Zhuoyi nodded, his eyes full of trust.
Shen Zhuohang and Shen Shuxin were also filled with gratitude.
Jiang Ruzhen felt that this was a family matter and there was no need to involve Lu Mingzheng.
"Lu Mingzheng, this trip is fraught with danger, don't come with me."
Lu Mingzheng glanced at her sideways, then turned around, skillfully started the fishing boat, and steered it out with ease.
"I've learned to drive a boat, and I can swim. Are you sure you don't need my help?"
Jiang Ruzhen gripped the boat with a furrowed brow. Indeed, she couldn't swim, and even if she found the boss, she would be helpless if he were in any danger.
They could only tacitly agree to let Lu Mingzheng follow along.
Looking at the calm, waveless sea at the beach, the boat started to rock and roll half an hour after it set sail.
The boat owner who had come with them looked into the distance and suddenly shouted.
"The weather looks off; it feels like there's going to be a big storm."
Jiang Ruzhen, with her excellent eyesight, also spotted the dark clouds in the distance, and she was extremely anxious. "Have they notified the Wang family's fishing boats?"
The boat owner immediately replied, "We did notify them. We notified them as soon as we set off, and they said they would wait for us."
Five minutes later, the boat finally caught sight of the Wang family's fishing boat.
Jiang Ruzhen rushed to the bow of the boat and frantically waved her arms at the Wang family's fishing boat.
"We're here, boss! Shen Zhuoli, you just wait..."
Before she could finish speaking, the boat veered to one side, and she stumbled and fell to the side, where a strong, powerful arm caught her around the waist.
"Do you want to die? The waves are so big, come back to the cockpit with me."
Jiang Ruzhen struggled desperately but couldn't overpower him, and was carried back by Lu Mingzheng with one hand.
Jiang Ruzhen suppressed her anger as she watched the two ships get closer and closer.
Suddenly a wave hit, throwing their boat overboard. The Wang family's fishing boat also sensed the bad weather and quickly retreated.
The two boats collided with a loud bang.
"Chen Zhuoli!"
"Mom, why are you here? It's dangerous here, let's go back immediately."
Shen Zhuoli leaned out of the large ship and anxiously called out to Jiang Ruzhen.
Just as Jiang Ruzhen was about to speak, a huge wave crashed over her, drenching her completely.
"Don't worry about me, I'm fine. A storm is coming, get your ships back immediately."
"Don't worry, the ship is already at full speed, Mom, hurry back to the cockpit..."
"Don't just talk about me, boss. You have no experience, so hurry up and get inside the cabin..."
Just as they were speaking, dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed and thunder roared.
The Wang family's fishing boat tilted back and forth in the wind and waves, but the crew members were all experienced and moved back and forth with ease even in the strong winds and waves.
Only Shen Zhuoli, with his sheer courage, frantically helped everyone to haul in the sails and nets.
He couldn't perform too poorly; this opportunity to go to sea was one he had begged for a long time.
If he hides in the cabin, Uncle Wang definitely won't bring him along as a burden next time.
"Shen Zhuoli! Get back to your cabin..."
Jiang Ruzhen saw Shen Zhuoli staggering on the ship from the cockpit, and her heart was in her throat.
Why is his eldest son so stubborn? Once he makes up his mind, nothing can change it.
She couldn't just stand by and watch. Taking advantage of Lu Mingzheng's inattention, Jiang Ruzhen suddenly jumped out of the cockpit.
"Shen Zhuoli, you get back to your cabin right now..."
Before she could finish speaking, a huge wave crashed over them, and they saw Shen Zhuoli's body plummeting downwards.
With a "thud," it fell into the sea.
"Oh no! Oh no! Someone has fallen into the water!"
"Oh no, he fell near the motor! I hope he doesn't get caught in it..."
Jiang Ruzhen's mind went blank at that moment, her eyes were filled with rage, she couldn't hear any sounds around her, only the rapidly falling figure in her eyes.
In a split second, her body moved in advance, she grabbed the lifebuoy on the boat, and jumped in.
Perhaps it was her maternal love that allowed her to quickly get close to Shen Zhuoli amidst the storms.
Without a second thought, she put the lifebuoy around Shen Zhuoli's body. Someone threw a rope down from above, which Jiang Ruzhen then tied to Shen Zhuoli's wrists.
"Mom, why did you come down here? You can't swim, here's a life ring for you."
Shen Zhuoli can swim, and apart from choking on water a couple of times when he first fell in, he was perfectly conscious.
Seeing his mother swimming towards him, Shen Zhuoli's incredibly strong heart clenched instantly.
"I'm fine, I..."
"Jiang Ruzhen, watch out—"
A faint, misty roar drifted into Jiang Ruzhen's ears. She tried to open her eyes wide, but saw Lu Mingzheng's pale face and terrified expression.
Before she knew what was happening, she was swept into an extremely powerful vortex.
Jiang Ruzhen turned her head in the water and saw that her body was rushing rapidly towards the propeller at the stern of the underwater boat.
Judging by that powerful rotation speed, if she were to come into contact with it, she would be torn to pieces instantly.
At the critical moment, Jiang Ruzhen raised her hand and wiped the lotus birthmark on her chest, and then she disappeared into the water.
The moment Jiang Ruzhen disappeared, Lu Mingzheng disregarded the boat owner's strong objections and jumped into the sea with a splash.
He swam vigorously toward Jiang Ruzhen, but in the instant he raised his eyes, she disappeared from his sight.
Lu Mingzheng's body froze instantly, his face cracking with terror.
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