Chu Qingmeng took a deep breath to steady herself and continued, "Suddenly, an explosion rang out, and people began to panic and flee in all directions. Father picked me up and tried to find a corner to hide in, but before we could run a few steps, we heard a succession of explosions. Right after that, I felt Father lose his strength.
He put me down, placed a piece of candy in my mouth, and said to me, 'Darling, be a good girl. No matter what you hear or see, don't make a sound and don't cry. Wait for Mother to come get you.
Be good.' Then, Father pressed me down beneath his body. I obediently made no sound, but, but Father's blood kept flowing.
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