Chapter 88 - Yifeng Desperate Cry Brought About A Miracle

He knew this was so unlike him, but what could he do when he couldn't even control the way he feels. Yang Zi just stared at him without saying a word. She didn't even make any move of standing up from his lap. She knew the way she was sitting down on his lap was not proper, but she couldn't care less about it since she would die soon. She was so certain that she would die, so she didn't give a damn about the normal ethics. It wasn't even up to ten minutes before her shivering started again. Yifeng, who was so glad that her condition had improved slightly after his first emergency measure, ran his hands through his messy hair. Helplessness was the only word to describe his current mood. He cuddled her and rub his palms against hers to see whether her condition would improve, but there was no improvement.

A silly idea came to his mind. "Ladies whom I've slept with always said they were on fire whenever I have sex with them. I am sure Yang Zi's condition would improve if we have sex together," the crazy Yifeng assumed as he sat her up properly. He didn't even ask for her permission before he started removing the many layers of Yang Zi's clothes. He successfully removed the first clothes, the second one, then the third one. When he was about to remove the fourth one, Yang Zi held his hand. ​​

"What... what do you think... you are doing?" Yang Zi asked, trying hard to stop herself from sliding down his lap because of her shaking body.

"Yang Zi, I am aware you don't like me, but I have to do this to save you. I have watched too many people die under my watch, but I choose not to anymore. I like you but I will not have sex with you right now because of my desires but I am doing this to save you," Yifeng replied. His softened voice filled with concern slowly melted her stony heart. From what she saw since they embarked on the journey, she knew that he meant well. She knew for a while now that he liked her, but she was feuding ignorance of it. She has been hurting him with words to drive him away, but despite everything he stubbornly sticks to her like glue, refusing to back down.

"I know you mean well but all you are doing is useless. My condition is psychological, so nothing you do will work. The only thing that will help relieve my chills is if I soak myself in a hot bath," Yang Zi spoke weakly.

"But.....," Yifeng got interrupted.

"Should I tell you what my reaction was when my doctor told me that my trauma might cause my death if I don't overcome it?" Yang Zi asked feebly, trying to sound funny, but Yifeng did not find her words funny at all. He couldn't bring himself to smile.

"I told him to his face it was impossible. I thought I was strong and undefeatable, but I know I was wrong, now. To tell you, my condition wasn't always this bad when it rains. It worsens every passing year. I can't believe his words are finally coming to pass today," Yang Zi mentioned.

"If you went to the hospital then where is your PTSD ( Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)? It must be in your bag right?" Yifeng asked searching her bag for the drugs.

"I didn't bring it with me. It never occurred to me that it will ever rain so I didn't bring it with me to the resort so there is no need to keep on searching," Yang Zi said before she passed out. She has been trying her possible best to stay conscious, but she couldn't anymore. The chills sipped through her bones. It was impossible to endure the pain.

"Yang Zi, Yang Zi...," Yifeng shouted, tapping her face gently with his hands. He hugged her tightly, refusing to let go.

"Yang Zi, please wake up, I promise I will treat you better if you wake up. I won't pick on you. I will stick to you like glue no matter how many times you push me away so just open your eyes, hmmm," Yifeng pleaded. The memory of that fateful night he was trying so hard to forget popped up in his head. He felt so helpless, just like today. "Is it really a curse that I am destined to watch the people I love die in my presence?" Yifeng thought dejectedly. He was too engrossed in his sorrows to notice that the rain had stopped. Someone up there must have heard his cry and granted him a miracle. One in which he didn't believe in. The rain stopped immediately he uttered those words.

When he realised that it suddenly stopped raining. Yifeng hurriedly dressed her up, gave her a piggyback. He wanted to leave the treasure hunt papers behind, but when he recalled how she risked her life for those treasures, he packed them and took off. With the aid of the map, he ran through the dark forest panicking. He wasn't afraid that wild animals may be lurking about the thick forest searching for meals. He didn't care about his unbuttoned shirt, all that was on his mind was to get her to safety.

"Yang Zi don't worry, you will be alright soon," Yifeng muttered as he ran through the bush. Even when he fell down, he didn't care about his bleeding leg. He ran to check up on her. He carried her again and resumed his race.

BACK IN THE RESORT ☆☆☆☆

Back in the resort, everyone anxiously waited for the rescue team, police, and emergency vehicle which was stuck on the road to arrive. After two hours of waiting, they all got tired of waiting. Su Jin who already wore his raincoat took his flashlight and made to leave, but Wen Min held him back.

"I know you care about him but going into the forest alone when you are not familiar with the forest layouts is a suicidal mission. I am sure boss wouldn't have want you to risk your life for him if he was here so don't do anything stupid and wait for the rescue team to arrive. You are not the only one who desperately wants to rescue them, I also want to rescue my poor Yang Zi too," Wen Min warned, holding onto his arm. Her calmness made Su Jin surprised, but he didn't have time to wallow in it.

"I know he would have disagreed with my method but I really have to go. I can't just wait here all day, not knowing how my best friend is faring. Even though it is a suicidal attempt, I still want to give it a shot," Su Jin said, slowly unwrapping her hand from his arm. He walked away without looking back. After contemplating for a minute, Wen Min chased after him. She finally caught up to him.

"Since I can't talk you out of your foolishness, then let's go together," Wen Min suggested. Su Jin was dumbfounded to see that she followed him, but he kept quiet. Other employees who saw this chased after them, too. Just after they finished grouping themselves, Jiu whose eagle-like eyes were roaming around the entire resort sighted an approaching figure.