During the day, Ah Yu would go out to find food and supplies, while Lin Wanqing would stay in the small house. Whenever Ah Yu left, Lin Wanqing would be filled with anxiety, fearing that Gu Yanting's men would suddenly appear. But whenever Ah Yu returned and she saw that he was safe and sound, Lin Wanqing's worries would dissipate somewhat.
However, her good fortune didn't last long. One afternoon, Lin Wanqing was sitting blankly at the door of her small house when she suddenly heard footsteps in the distance. Startled, she rushed back inside and hid behind the door. Through the crack in the door, she saw several strange men walking towards the small house. Her heart leaped into her throat; she was so nervous she could hardly breathe.
Just then, Ah Yu returned and saw this scene. He knew he was in trouble. Without hesitation, he quietly went around to the back of the hut, picked up a wooden stick, and prepared to fight these uninvited guests.
As the men approached the hut, preparing to push open the door, Ah Yu suddenly rushed out from behind and struck one of the men hard with a wooden stick. Seeing this, the other men swarmed around her. Ah Yu fought back fiercely, but outnumbered, she gradually found herself overwhelmed.
Just then, Lin Wanqing rushed out of the house, picked up a rock, and threw it at one of the men. The man panicked after being hit. Ah Yu seized the opportunity to knock down several more men, and finally, seeing the situation was turning against them, the men slunk away.
VI. Mutual support and deepening of feelings
After this crisis, Ah Yu and Lin Wanqing were both still shaken. Back at the cabin, they looked at each other and saw the relief of surviving a close call in each other's eyes.
"You were too brave just now. How could you rush out like that? It was so dangerous," Ah Yu said reproachfully, but her eyes were full of concern.
"I can't just stand by and watch you face danger alone. We're in this together," Lin Wanqing said firmly.
At that moment, the bond between them seemed to deepen even further. In the days that followed, they continued to evade Gu Yanting's pursuit, constantly changing their hiding places. Each danger brought them closer together.
Together they searched for wild fruits in the mountains to stave off hunger, washed clothes by the stream, and comforted and encouraged each other in their simple shelter. During this difficult period of hiding, their initial reliance on each other gradually gave way to a deep affection—an affection that was not merely a bond of life and death, but also an indescribable spiritual connection.
As time went by, they got to know each other better. Ah Yu discovered that Lin Wanqing, though seemingly weak, was actually strong-willed and had her own opinions and ideas. Lin Wanqing, in turn, saw Ah Yu's courage, resourcefulness, and meticulous care for her.
During a relocation of their hideout, Lin Wanqing accidentally twisted her ankle. Ah Yu was heartbroken. He carefully massaged her foot before carrying her on his back. Lin Wanqing, nestled on Ah Yu's back, felt his strong back and warm breath, her heart filled with gratitude. At that moment, she felt that no matter what dangers lay ahead, as long as she was with Ah Yu, she was fearless.
Ah Yu secretly vowed to protect Lin Wanqing and never let her suffer any harm. During their arduous journey of hiding, their bond grew stronger, like two trees leaning on each other in the wind and rain, jointly resisting all the dangers and difficulties from the outside world.
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