Chapter 79

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Liu Meng watched helplessly as Donggua fell to the ground. A car came roaring towards them, only a few meters away. His entire mind and spirit trembled, and he was instantly drenched in cold sweat. He had only one strong belief: he couldn't let this girl who saved him die in front of him.

A powerful belief supported him, but his body remained stiff and unresponsive.

Gritting his teeth, he felt his mind go blank. In that instant, the car roared towards them, and his body involuntarily stood up according to the plan in his mind.

Donggua pushed Sanpang to the side and fell to the ground, unable to stand up. She could only close her eyes and wait for the moment to come, gripping the ground in terror.

Suddenly, a pair of hands grabbed her, and they jumped, landing about two meters away.

Liu Meng and Donggua both fell onto the road embankment, gasping for breath, savoring the feeling of narrowly escaping death. Sweat dripped from Liu Meng's forehead, his head throbbing painfully.

Donggua patted her chest and took several deep breaths of fresh air. "I thought I was going to be hit! You... you actually grabbed me and jumped so far!"

After calming down a bit, Donggua still felt a lingering fear when she thought about what had just happened.

"Damn, don't risk your life and drag me down with you!" The car driver cursed, accelerated, and sped away. He was also terrified. When he suddenly saw people on the road, it was already too late to brake. He had braked hard and closed his eyes, but when he opened them, he saw the young man miraculously grab the girl and jump to the side.

Liu Meng was truly frightened, but at the critical moment, his belief remained strong, focusing on his subconscious. His entire mind and spirit were dominated by his subconscious, and every nerve cell burst with all the potential of his body.

That simple jump, even though Liu Meng had always been in good physical condition from regular exercise, drained him of all his energy and strength. He felt his muscles ache, his head throb, and cold sweat pour down.

Donggua was scared stiff and quickly took out a tissue to wipe his sweat. After about ten minutes, Liu Meng slowly recovered, moved his limbs, and felt the numb and aching muscles gradually ease, as his body began to recover on its own.

In extremely urgent situations, people have a very small chance of entering a superhuman state. Perhaps due to the穿越 (穿越 means "穿越" in Chinese, which can be translated as "穿越" in English, but in this context, it refers to a supernatural or otherworldly event, such as time travel or a sudden change in reality), Liu Meng's subconscious was strengthened, and his ability to enter this state was greatly increased. However, it was an unconscious state, and it was extremely difficult to enter it through normal means.

It's like having exceptional musical talent, which might allow you to create a masterpiece under certain conditions or influences, but you can't create another masterpiece by following a routine.

After another fifteen minutes, Liu Meng fully recovered his energy, stood up, and as Donggua was about to stand, she let out a cry of pain. It turned out that when she pushed Liu Meng, she had twisted her ankle, and in her worry for him, she hadn't noticed her own condition.

Liu Meng pulled up her pant leg and saw a bruise on her white ankle. He gently pressed it, and Donggua screamed in pain. Liu Meng frowned. "Your foot is injured. We must go to the hospital immediately."

Donggua suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no, my flight is about to leave. Quickly take me to the airport. I'll see a doctor when I get back to Jianghai."

Respect begets respect. Liu Meng couldn't possibly leave her alone after she was injured saving him. Without a word, he picked up her luggage and carried her.

Donggua was shocked, her face turning bright red. She struggled. "Put me down, I need to catch my flight."

After struggling for a while, Liu Meng said calmly, "Your foot injury might be serious. You can't go anywhere. We must go to the hospital first. We'll deal with other things after the doctor's check-up."

Fortunately, the university hospital was not far from the campus. Liu Meng carried Donggua to the hospital, and passersby couldn't help but look at them. Donggua was so embarrassed that she buried her head in Sanpang's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat and feeling his steady steps, she felt a bit intoxicated.

They quickly arrived at the hospital and registered for orthopedics.

An experienced old doctor examined her foot, and Donggua screamed in pain. He ordered an X-ray, and Liu Meng had to carry her up and down again. Fortunately, Donggua had already adapted to it and didn't struggle or resist.

After the X-ray, the old doctor looked at the film and touched her swollen ankle. "Fortunately, there's no serious bone damage. It's just a sprain, but the bruising is severe. It's best not to move for three to five days and use ice to reduce the swelling."

He prescribed some external sprays, bruise medicine, and other medications.

Fortunately, the distance from the university hospital to the Zhou family's house was not far. Liu Meng continued to carry Donggua back to the Zhou family's house. "You heard the doctor. It's best not to move. Otherwise, you might injure your bones, and it won't be just three to five days. Stay a few more days."

Donggua nodded obediently and didn't insist on returning to Jianghai.

After placing her on the sofa, Liu Meng helped her take off her shoes, revealing her white, delicate feet, perfect and flawless, like a work of art. Such beautiful feet were rare, and he couldn't help but look at them for a while, making Donggua feel embarrassed.

The large bruise on her white, delicate feet looked particularly gruesome.

After spraying a cool pain-relieving spray, Liu Meng tried to rub the bruise medicine on her foot. Donggua was in so much pain that she didn't want to cry out in front of Liu Meng. She grabbed the edge of the sofa, and tears streamed down her face.

"Just bear with it a little longer, it will be over soon!" Liu Meng's movements became gentler, and he whispered to comfort her.

"Okay, I can bear it!" Donggua was very strong.

After promoting blood circulation, they had to apply ice for half an hour to prevent the bruise from spreading. This process, repeated several times, would help her recover faster.

After Donggua was injured, she couldn't enjoy the delicious food. Liu Meng had to order takeout. Donggua didn't mind; she had a small appetite and didn't eat much.

After dinner, as they were talking, Donggua's phone rang. She received a text message from Yan Hui. After reading it, her face turned pale, and her already snow-white skin became even paler. She bit her lip and said nothing.

Liu Meng, watching from the side, knew it must be bad news. After waiting for a while, seeing Donggua still in a daze, he couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Is it bad news?"

Donggua finally came to her senses, trying to hold back her sadness. "No... nothing, just a work issue."

"Is it about the contract with me?" Seeing Donggua's reluctance to speak and considering her mission in Bingcheng, Liu Meng knew what it was.

Seeing Liu Meng's serious expression, she knew lying wouldn't work and nodded.

"Did you get fired?"

"Pretty much!" Talking about this, Donggua's mood clearly sank, and her eyes filled with sadness.

Sighing deeply, Liu Meng felt torn. He had intended to refuse Donggua, but now he felt guilty. Donggua had almost risked her life to save him, and now she was injured and had lost her job. The balance in his mind, which had been leaning one way, quietly shifted to the other.

He couldn't say cold words at this moment. People have soft spots, especially for those who are familiar and good to them. Although they hadn't known each other long, they had developed some friendship.

"I've always been curious. Why did Dianmiao send you, a chief editor, all the way to Bingcheng just for 'Return to Ming'?"

This question had been nagging at Liu Meng, and he couldn't shake it off. Even though 'Return to Ming' was very popular, Dianmiao Chinese Network didn't need to go to such lengths.

Sighing, Donggua explained about Dianmiao's fundraising efforts.

It turned out that the chairman of Shengshi Group, Jiang Dajiao, had proposed the fundraising. This made Dianmiao's actions more reasonable. Liu Meng listened, deep in thought.

"Actually, despite the prosperity of online literature, a true profit model hasn't been established yet. Most websites are losing money, and with the high operating costs, they are all seeking funding to grow and become stronger," Donggua continued.

Liu Meng nodded, understanding this. Online literature, although rapidly developing in 2004, was still in its early stages.

"Since you're no longer a chief editor at Dianmiao, what are your plans?"

"Let's see when I get back to Jianghai. I just feel guilty towards my colleagues. If only I had recognized 'Return to Ming' at first sight..." Talking about this, Donggua's pain was evident, and tears silently fell, drop by drop.

Sighing, Liu Meng felt a softness in his heart. He sighed again.

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