The train broadcast announced the upcoming stops along the route, and the carriage was filled with a mix of instant noodles and the smell of sweat. Su Mei gazed at the blurred scenery flashing past the window, her heart unable to calm down. From time to time, she cast stealthy glances at Wang Qiang sitting beside her. This man, once someone she had desperately tried to avoid, had now become her lifeline. He still bore the bruises from his fight with Li Hao, and the corner of his mouth was split, but his gaze was extraordinarily resolute, as if silently telling her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Su Mei felt a turbulent mix of emotions inside. She was grateful to Wang Qiang for stepping up, yet secretly anxious about the road ahead. Having fled like this, could they really escape Li Hao's clutches? He was a petty villain who never let a grudge go; having suffered such a massive blow this time, he certainly wouldn't let it rest.
"What are you thinking about?" Wang Qiang's voice interrupted Su Mei's thoughts.
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