Chapter 86

This is already the third time Luoyang has come to the metropolis.

The first two times were for the same person, and this time is no exception.

Every time he comes to this first-tier city, which holds a significant economic position in Longguo, Luoyang has the same feeling: there are really a lot of people.

It's now a little past three in the afternoon. The streets of the metropolis are bustling with people and endless traffic. As Luoyang walks, he says to Yang Mi beside him, "Let's go eat something."

Yang Mi agrees, "Sure, I'm a bit hungry too."

Neither of them could get used to the food on the high-speed train, so they didn't eat much at noon. Now that they've gotten off the train, they naturally feel hungry.

"There's a restaurant over there." Yang Mi points to a restaurant called "Chuanjiang Fish" across the street.

Luoyang nods, "Let's go there then."

"Go!" Perhaps because it's her first time in the metropolis, Yang Mi is quite excited and takes the lead, walking towards the other side of the road.

Luoyang is about to follow when a sharp, urgent honking suddenly rings in his ears: "Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep!!"

Luoyang turns his head, and his face changes dramatically.

He sees a black car speeding towards Yang Mi from about ten meters away. Despite the driver's desperate braking, the powerful inertia makes the car uncontrollable, like a wild horse.

Yang Mi turns her head and sees the car rushing towards her. Her mind goes blank, and all she can see is the rapidly enlarging black car!

The honking and the screeching of the tires mix together. People who have seen this scene are already screaming, the sound piercing their eardrums.

In the middle of the road, Yang Mi stands like a lost child, staring blankly at the approaching car.

"Be careful!"

At the moment Luoyang roars, he doesn't think and rushes towards Yang Mi. Before she can react, he pushes her forcefully, sending her body flying.

Yang Mi is pushed to the side of the road and falls heavily. At the same time, a dull thud is heard behind her.

"Bang!"

The car crashes into Luoyang's not-so-tall body. Luoyang is thrown several meters away like a kite with a broken string, his body sliding several meters, leaving a trail of blood on the ground.

"Ah ah ah!" Screams pierce the sky.

"Car accident! Car accident!! Call the police!!" Many passersby instinctively shout, and the sound of brakes fills the air. The area is in complete chaos, pedestrians are in a frenzy, and traffic is completely blocked.

"Luoyang!"

Yang Mi, still in shock, turns her head and sees Luoyang lying in a pool of blood.

Her mind gradually regains consciousness, and she finally realizes what just happened.

"Luoyang!"

Her body begins to tremble violently, her eyes red. She suddenly stands up and limps towards Luoyang, calling his name in a trembling voice.

Luoyang hears Yang Mi's voice.

It's very faint, very distant, as if from another world.

The scene in front of him begins to blur, and a buzzing sound fills his ears, getting lower and lower until it disappears...

——

In the "Next Stop: Empress" studio.

Liu Qin is sitting backstage. For some reason, she feels uneasy today.

This feeling makes her somewhat anxious, and she has a vague sense that something significant is about to happen.

"Am I nervous..." Liu Qin forces a smile. She has been participating in this widely watched show for some time and has gained considerable experience in dealing with journalists. Nervousness should be far from her.

Liu Qin takes a deep breath and exhales slowly, her usual way of relieving stress.

But for some reason, this simple stress-relief method isn't working today. The uneasy feeling is like a parasite, making it impossible for her to calm down.

Picking up her phone from the table, Liu Qin hesitates for a moment, then dials the first number in her contacts.

Although Liu Qin is reluctant to admit it, the only person who can calm her down and prepare her for the competition is that guy.

"The initial dream will definitely be reached, realizing the true desire, to count as having reached heaven..."

Hearing the familiar ringtone, Liu Qin's lips curl slightly. Indeed, the guy's phone ringtone is still the song she sang at the first audition of "Next Stop: Empress," and it hasn't changed...

But after several seconds, a formal voice comes from the phone: "Sorry, the number you dialed is not answered. Please try again later."

Liu Qin dials again, but the phone still goes unanswered.

Liu Qin frowns, the uneasy feeling growing stronger. She bites her lip and paces back and forth in the small backstage area.

"What's going on? Why isn't this bastard answering the phone?"

This is rare. Luoyang's phone is usually very accessible, but today, no matter how long she calls, no one answers.

"Liu Qin, get ready, it's almost your turn to go on stage." A staff member's voice comes from the door.

"Got it." Liu Qin responds impatiently.

The staff member is slightly taken aback but doesn't say anything, just wondering why the usually calm and composed Liu Qin is in a bad mood today.

Time passes slowly.

Finally, it's Liu Qin's turn to go on stage. The staff member gently knocks on the door. Having learned from the previous experience, his reminder is more tactful this time: "Liu Qin, it's your stage next."

Liu Qin sighs and stands up, "Okay."

She heads towards the door, but just as she reaches it, her phone on the makeup table rings.

Liu Qin stops, turns around, and picks up the phone.

"Liu Qin, the audience is waiting." The staff member's voice becomes a bit harsh.

Liu Qin ignores him and presses the answer button, speaking hurriedly, "Luoyang, I have a competition here..."

"Luoyang is in trouble!"

Before Liu Qin can finish, a sobbing female voice interrupts her, "Are you a friend of Luoyang? Please come quickly! I beg you, Luoyang is at the First People's Hospital in the metropolis, and he's in critical condition, with a constant risk of death! I think he needs you!"

The words "life-threatening" hit Liu Qin's ears unexpectedly, like a curse, making her face turn deathly pale.

"Liu Qin, hang up the phone, it's your turn to go on stage. Don't delay, don't forget, this is a live broadcast!" Seeing that Liu Qin hasn't hung up the phone, the staff member's face turns sour.

"Shut up!"

Liu Qin suddenly roars in a fit of rage, then rushes out of the backstage through another door, sprinting towards the studio's emergency exit, leaving the staff member standing there in shock...

(Thank you to Mo Jiuqi, Qinglian Jianjun a, and Kuang Zhaiku Badabada for your support. Please recommend, recommend, recommend~)

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