Chapter 367: Dangerous Distance

The scene was in complete chaos.

The men brought by Li Beijue quickly subdued the two kidnappers and escorted them to the car.

Li Beijue and Shen Lingfeng then quickly untied the ropes on Jiang Baobao's hands and legs.

Only...

Li Beijue narrowed his eyes, looking at the hand Shen Lingfeng still had draped over Jiang Baobao's shoulder; the jealousy in his heart had long since reached a peak.

Shen Lingfeng asked with concern, "Can you still stand? Let me take you to the Hospital first..."

"No need."

Jiang Baobao shook her head, her tone somewhat weak.

She had not suffered any serious injuries, but she was still somewhat shaken.

"If you hold her like that, she will have trouble breathing."

Li Beijue suddenly spoke up to remind Shen Lingfeng, his tone carrying a hint of chill.

Shen Lingfeng was startled upon hearing this and subconsciously looked up.

The two men's gazes met in the air.

In the depths of their eyes were undercurrents that only they could understand.

Jiang Baobao, however, was completely unaware; she moved her hands and feet, suddenly remembering that the zipper of her dress was still open!

"Um... you two... could you please turn around first?"

She spoke in a low voice, her expression carrying a sense of inexplicable embarrassment.

"What's wrong?" Li Beijue immediately asked with concern.

"Don't ask, just turn around quickly!"

Jiang Baobao glared at him with dissatisfaction.

Li Beijue and Shen Lingfeng had no choice but to obediently turn around.

Jiang Baobao quickly raised her hand to pull up the zipper, and upon hearing a small "zip" sound, she finally felt relieved and managed to prop herself up from the ground to stand.

But before she could stand steady, she suddenly felt lightheaded, and her body uncontrollably tipped forward!

"Careful!"

Hearing the commotion behind him, Li Beijue turned around abruptly and caught her in his arms.

Shen Lingfeng also turned around abruptly, but his outstretched hand stopped in mid-air.

"You're in this state, and you still say you don't need to go to the Hospital?"

Li Beijue's tone was low, mixed with undisguised heartache.

"I... I'm really fine..."

Jiang Baobao waved her hand, and just as she finished speaking, she felt her feet suddenly leave the ground!

"Ah..."

Jiang Baobao let out a small cry of surprise, her hands subconsciously wrapping around Li Beijue's shoulders.

Without looking back, Li Beijue carried Jiang Baobao and walked out of the dilapidated convenience store.

"Hey! Put me down, I'm fine!"

Jiang Baobao struggled slightly, her mood somewhat subtle.

Why did this guy suddenly pick her up!

From the corner of her eye, Jiang Baobao caught sight of many people outside and suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.

Li Beijue, however, raised an eyebrow noncommittally, the sourness in his heart also greatly soothed.

Seeing that the person in his arms still had the energy to struggle, he suddenly couldn't help but feel a desire to tease her.

Just now, when they were inside, she said that he was her boyfriend?

Li Beijue went over these three words in his mind, then suddenly leaned down slightly and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear: "Is there a problem with me holding my own girlfriend?"

"You! I only said that to protect myself!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Baobao's eyes widened abruptly; she retorted loudly, but her heart skipped a beat for a moment.

Li Beijue's words were far too explicit, almost bordering on flirting.

Jiang Baobao glared at him irritably, her heart in a state of turmoil.

So he heard everything she said to the kidnappers earlier?

Then, by saying this, was he... flirting with her?

Oh my god!

Did it have to be this awkward?

This guy wouldn't misunderstand again and think she had a crush on him, would he!

Jiang Baobao grumbled to herself, then suddenly heard the sound of a car door opening.

She snapped back to reality and felt herself being gently placed on the seat.

Shen Lingfeng had been following them the whole time and was just about to speak, but Li Beijue had already stepped forward and slammed the car door shut with a bang!

He then turned around expressionlessly and said to Shen Lingfeng: "I'll take her to the Hospital for a check-up first; you... can head back now."

Li Beijue had practically written the words "you are not welcome" on his face.

Upon hearing this, Shen Lingfeng frowned slightly; he didn't agree immediately, but instead looked at the car window with some concern.

Shortly after, he saw Jiang Baobao roll down the window.

Jiang Baobao quickly glanced at Li Beijue, her eyes filled with helplessness.

Why was this guy so hostile toward Shen Lingfeng?

Could it be that he is...

Jealous?!

These two words suddenly surfaced in Jiang Baobao's mind, and she was instantly stunned by her own thoughts, feeling vaguely overwhelmed.

Every abnormal behavior of a certain person, as long as it was based on the premise that he "likes her," seemed to make sense...

Tsk... better just ignore this guy!

Let him do whatever he wants!

Jiang Baobao still felt a bit dizzy and couldn't be bothered to think about it anymore.

She withdrew her gaze, looked at Shen Lingfeng, and said, "Ling Feng, you should go back first. If the three of us are missing at the same time, the others will worry. After you go back... don't mention a word of this; just say we came out to take care of some business."

Fearing that the three little ones and the other team members would worry, Jiang Baobao spoke up to earnestly instruct him.

"... Alright."

Shen Lingfeng's gaze dimmed for a moment, and he softly agreed.

He added another instruction: "Then if you need anything, call me immediately."

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

Jiang Baobao smiled, appearing as if she really didn't have any discomfort anymore.

Shen Lingfeng took one last deep look at her before turning to get into the car.

Li Beijue then also turned and sat in his seat, saying directly to the driver, "Go to the nearest Hospital."

"Are we really going to the Hospital?" Jiang Baobao waved her hand: "I feel like I'm already fine, there's no need..."

"We must go."

Li Beijue interrupted her, his eyes full of seriousness.

His eyes stared straight into Jiang Baobao's, and although his attitude was firm, it could not hide his concern.

In his deep black eyes, it seemed more like he was suppressing some kind of emotion.

If he could, he would want to hold the woman before him.

Stroke her hair.

Give her a comforting kiss.

Tell her that he was here, and she didn't need to be afraid of anything.

Jiang Baobao felt a bit flustered by Li Beijue's gaze.

She subconsciously shifted her eyes away, looking out the car window in a somewhat avoidant manner.

She also muttered under her breath: "Go then... it's not like I'm afraid of seeing a Doctor..."

Li Beijue instantly broke his composure, amused by her little tone, but his sharp eyes caught a tiny red mark on her chin.

"Are you hurt?"

Li Beijue's expression turned stern, and he leaned toward Jiang Baobao abruptly.

"Huh?"

Jiang Baobao turned her head at his words, but her cheek suddenly felt a warm brush against it.

The air suddenly froze for a moment.

Li Beijue was also uncharacteristically stunned, his mind left only with the soft sensation on his lips.

The distance between the two was mere inches, their noses almost brushing against each other.

Jiang Baobao blinked her eyes and subconsciously retreated.

As soon as she moved, the back of her head hit the car window, leaving her nowhere to retreat.

"I... you... just talk! Why are you leaning in so close! I'm not deaf!"

Jiang Baobao bit the bullet and retorted at Li Beijue.

The next second, she felt a finger gently lift her chin.

"Don't move."

Li Beijue's tone was low, as if it could bewitch the heart.

Jiang Baobao froze instantly.

Dangerous.

This distance... it really was too dangerous...