"The plan is... you intercept them halfway, create chaos, and take Xi away. There will naturally be someone to pick him up at a safe location, so you don't have to worry about that," said Lily Wu. Can this rescue plan be carried out with just a few simple steps? Zhiye and I ambushed on the route from Yu Xi's home to the airport. "This should work..." I placed a trash bin in the middle of the road to stop them later. They will definitely get out of the car and move the bin. That's when I'll create chaos and take Yu Xi away. The plan is flawless, and I couldn't help but feel a little elated.

"Jie... are you hungry? I brought lunch," Zhiye smiled and took out a delicately packed lunch box from his bag.

"Um... it's not the right time to eat lunch now."

Although we were in a hurry and didn't have time for lunch, it wasn't the right time to eat now.

"There are Jie's favorite meatballs, fish balls, and beef balls."

"It's really not the time to eat now."

"Meatballs, fish balls, beef balls..."

Zhiye suddenly repeated like a broken record, and it sent shivers down my spine.

"They are all Jie's favorite."

Okay... this is really creepy.

"I'll eat, I'll eat, alright..."

I nervously took the lunch box and used the chopsticks to pick up a fish ball.

"..." More wrinkles appeared on my face. I really didn't want to eat, I really didn't. Although I said I liked meatballs, these are all balls, and I'm afraid I can't handle it, and I can't seem to pick them up.

I'm about to lose it.

"Just poke it with the chopsticks... like this." Zhiye took a chopstick from my hand and poked it in with the slightly pointed end, and the meat juice flowed out immediately.

"Now you can eat, ah~"

"Well... I can do it myself..."

"Ah~"

"Ah um..."

Unable to resist the temptation of the delicious meatballs, I couldn't help but take a bite.

Slurp~

"Jie eating is so cute, just like a baby drinking milk."

"Ah ah ah..."

Seeing Zhiye's innocent smile, I felt so embarrassed that I wanted to find a hole and hide in it.

"Ah~"

"Ah um..."

But the meatballs are innocent. No matter how embarrassing it feels, I can't not eat them. Anyway, without hesitation, I ate all the balls one by one. Just then, there was a loud bang.

It seemed like something was knocked away. I was a bit surprised, and I ran out from the hiding spot to take a look. The trash bin had been knocked away.

"Um... something just rushed past."

"It was a luxury car."

"A luxury car?"

"It had a license plate with five 6s."

"Five 6s? Isn't that Yu Xi's luxury car?!"

I obtained extra information from Lily Wu that Yu Xi's luxury car had a license plate with five 6s.

It's over, the plan has failed. Suddenly, I felt like a soldier who lost his fighting power, watching the car drive farther and farther, and the fire inside me slowly extinguishing.

"Oh wow, the new car is extraordinary."

At that moment, a high-end motorcycle appeared in front of me, reigniting the dying flames.

"Big sister,"

"Ah... Hey, what are you doing here without permission,"

The big sister riding the motorcycle looked surprised.

"Please catch up to that car for me."

"Hey hey hey, this is my bike, why should I give you a ride... you guys! And I have to follow your command, even though I'm not older than you,"

"Big sister, is your motorcycle just for show? I'm sure it can't even catch up with that car."

"Huh? You underestimate my beloved vehicle, is it that one... Watch me chase it for you."

To my surprise, the provocation worked. She revved the engine and sped past like a rocket.

Suddenly, the airflow distorted my face.

"Zhiye... Hold on tight to me..."

"Mm... I'll hold on tightly, I promise."

Ah ah ah... the speed was so fast, I almost lost consciousness a few times.

"See, it was a piece of cake."

The motorcycle stopped in front of the luxury car. Big sister took off her helmet, and her beautiful black hair flowed down like a waterfall.

"Hey, what car is parked up there?"

A man in a black suit and trousers, looking strong, shouted.

"Big sister, thank you. You should leave now, quickly."

"Huh? Leave... without even a word of praise for me? Huh, huh!"

The strong man got out of his car, and big sister started shaking.

"Uh... um... I uh... have something else to do... haha... I won't stay with you guys."

She sped off on her motorcycle.

Thank goodness she got away, no need to worry about outsiders.

"Zhiye..."

"Yes?"

"Lend me your power!"

"Jie... My body, my hair, my nails, every part of my being belongs to Jie, you know."

Just as Zhiye said that, he pulled out his revolver.

"??"

"Quick, help me deal with these two guys."

Sitting in the driver's seat, a skinny man, and the strong man rushed towards us, assuming a fighting stance.

At that moment, I was sitting in the car with Yu Xi, and if I could rush over, I could save her.

Without hesitation, I ran towards the car. Those two guys formed a barrier in front of it.

There was a high chance of being caught, but I had anticipated this, so I entrusted everything to Zhiye. It was a gamble, and if I failed, so be it.

As I got closer to the strong man, I planned to pass by him. He seemed to have reacted and was ready to grab me.

Just as I thought failure was imminent, Zhiye hit the strong man's arm with the back of his knife, causing him to retreat in pain.

Zhiye said gravely: "I won't let you harm Jie."

I seized the opportunity and successfully rushed past them.

This couldn't be accomplished by my efforts alone.

I needed Zhiye's power. To ensure the success of the plan, I had to work hard and not let Zhiye's help go to waste.

When I approached the car door, I saw Yu Xi, who looked as if she hadn't seen sunlight in a long time, almost withering away.

"Xi, I'm here to save you..."

Seeing me, Yu Xi's face regained a spark of life.

"U..."

I reached out my hand, and Yu Xi pushed open the car door to give me her hand.

Yu Ming shouted, "Yu Xi!" and it made Yu Xi freeze.

"Sit down!" Yu Ming said sternly.

Yu Xi seemed frightened and didn't dare to move.

"Xi, face your own heart. If you don't want to be manipulated, then boldly resist!"

My words shook Yu Xi, and after struggling for a moment, she finally took a step forward.

"Sorry, Dad, Xi doesn't want to be a bargaining chip," said Xi with pleading eyes, as if asking me to take her away. Without hesitation, I only wanted to leave with Xi and fulfill my mission by taking her to a safe place. But... as I rushed out of the encirclement of those two men, Zhiye was restrained by them. On one hand, I had a mission to fulfill, but on the other hand, I couldn't ignore Zhiye's danger. As I watched Zhiye's ribs being struck down and his increasingly exhausted state, it seemed like the other side had unlimited energy.

"Jie... don't worry about me," Zhiye said in a relaxed tone when I wanted to turn back and help him.

"How is that possible... I can't just leave you," I replied.

"Always, always, in order to protect Jie... I will fight for Jie until the last moment," Zhiye said.

A strong man charged towards me, trying to subdue me. Zhiye picked up the ribs and struck the man's arm with the back of the knife.

"Jie, didn't someone promise you? Since they did, you must fulfill it," Zhiye said.

"But I can't leave Zhiye alone..."

"I'll stay here to hold them back. Please use me without any worries. My body belongs to Jie in every way," Zhiye replied.

"...""

Watching Zhiye fend off the attacker once again, I realized that if we continued like this, we might be completely defeated. Even if tears were welling up, I had to hold them back.

"Well then... I'll leave Zhiye to you for now," I said as I grabbed Xi's hand and ran towards the safe place. I ran as if I had forgotten that there was a limit to my stamina, continuously pushing forward.

Finally, when we arrived at the safe place, a woman came to meet us.

"Hello, are you Mr. Youjie? I'm Miss Lily Wu, sent to pick up Miss Xi," she said.

"Xi... Xi, please take care of her," I replied.

"Rest assured, leave it to me," she assured me.

Upon hearing her promise, I handed Xi over to her.

"Uhh!" Xi called out to me, but I ignored her and ran back as fast as I could.

When I arrived at the place where we were before, Zhiye was already lying on the ground.

"Ahh!" I picked up a trash bin and smashed it towards the strong man. Probably hit on the head, he instantly fainted. The other one seemed to have been taken care of by Zhiye.

"Zhiye... Zhiye..."

"Jie..." Zhiye forced a smile. Her clothes were dirty and torn, and the ribs she had were nowhere to be found.

"Jie, did you complete the mission?"

"Yes... yes, I did," I replied.

"I... still couldn't... completely..."

"Zhiye, you've already done an amazing job..." I carried Zhiye on my back.

"Jie..."

"In the future... I will protect Zhiye..."

Just as I took a step forward, Yu Ming, who had been silently witnessing everything from the car, got out and asked, "Why did you do such a thing?"

I didn't answer immediately. It was only after I felt a distance between us that I slowly said, "I just promised someone..."

Leaving behind those words, Yu Ming's figure behind me gradually became blurry.