Sun Xu was just a bit unconscious. After all, he had been hanging there for so long. It was actually a blessing that he was only a bit unconscious.
Tang Tang got in Chief Li's car with Zuo Mu. Listening to Zuo Mu telling her unhurriedly that all the people on the mountain had been brought down, but Shen Tian still hadn't been caught. He must have left in advance anticipating their arrival.
Chief Li had to stay there, so he sent someone to take them back. There was nothing left for them to do here.
Zuo Mu still had things to attend to. Tang Tang had been highly stressed and only now began to react.
She felt lethargic and sleepy but dared not doze off. Zuo Mu understood her well and just chatted with her off and on.
When they were going down the mountain, they saw several pairs of parents coming up. Upon seeing the bodies of their children, the parents collapsed on the spot.
This scene was too much for Tang Tang to bear. She turned her head slightly and buried her face in Zuo Mu's arm, not wanting to move for a long while until Zuo Mu gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Drink some water before you sleep."
Tang Tang lowered her head and took a sip of water from Zuo Mu's hand.
When she was about to lean on him again, she suddenly caught the driver's glance in the rear - view mirror. Her neck stiffened involuntarily.
The driver probably realized that Tang Tang had noticed his peeping. He cleared his throat and said, "I heard from Chief Li that you two are siblings. You have such a good relationship."
As he said this, he casually glanced at their clasped hands.
Tang Tang felt extremely embarrassed. She hadn't realized before. When she was scared, she had been holding Zuo Mu's hand tightly, and their hands hadn't separated since they came out of the cave.
Tang Tang didn't know what to say. She let out a soft "ah" and tried to pull her hand out of Zuo Mu's, but there was some resistance. She tugged several times but couldn't get her hand free.
Tang Tang, "..."
Brother! What on earth are you up to?
Zuo Mu remained calm, holding Tang Tang's hand firmly. He glanced at the driver and said, "Of course we have a good relationship."
The driver smiled. "Yes, you do. My two kids fight as soon as they see each other. You two..."
"Can that be the same?"
"What's the difference? Aren't you all siblings?" The driver stopped abruptly before he could finish his sentence.
Zuo Mu reached out to smooth Tang Tang's sleeve without saying a word. Tang Tang's heart skipped a beat.
She unconsciously tightened her grip.
Before she could react, Zuo Mu gently stroked her hand twice.
This kind of intimate gesture between lovers almost made Tang Tang jump up instinctively.
Fortunately, she didn't, or her head would have hit the car roof.
Zuo Mu glanced at Tang Tang and gently pressed her head back onto his arm. "Go to sleep."
These words completely blocked the questions Tang Tang was about to ask.
Sleep?
How could she sleep now?!
In sharp contrast to her sleeplessness was the driver in the front. Out of the corner of her eye, Tang Tang saw that the driver would look back every now and then and then quickly retract his head as if he had been electrocuted.
Tang Tang, "..."
In this awkward and strange atmosphere, the driver dutifully dropped them off at the designated place. Without waiting for Zuo Mu to thank him, he slammed the car door and drove away in a hurry.
The words of thanks on Tang Tang's lips got stuck. She simply shut up.
She felt like laughing. But when she turned to look at Zuo Mu, she felt embarrassed again and didn't know what to say.
Zuo Mu reached out and pulled Tang Tang's hand. "Let's go. What are you still standing here for? Do you want to mix the dirt on you with car exhaust?"
Tang Tang, "..."
"Go home and take a shower," Zuo Mu rubbed his temples. Tang Tang noticed the faint dark circles under his eyes. She opened her mouth but didn't finish her words.
Although Zuo Mu didn't say much, Tang Tang knew that he probably hadn't slept well these days, waiting for news about her.
As soon as they entered the house, before Tang Tang could do anything, Zuo Mu suddenly closed the door behind them with a click.
Tang Tang, "???"
Tang Tang jumped and turned around. "What's wrong?"
She had been a bit paranoid these days, so Zuo Mu's sudden action almost made her jump out of her skin. She thought there was something behind her.
Zuo Mu was also a bit startled. Then he stroked Tang Tang's hair. "It's okay. There's nothing."
"Don't be afraid," Zuo Mu pulled Tang Tang into his arms. "It's nothing. Don't be afraid. Your brother is here."
Tang Tang's heart was still pounding. She took a deep breath and it took her a while to calm down.
But she just felt too lazy to move.
Zuo Mu gently stroked her back, making her feel so comfortable that she didn't want to move.
"I closed the door because I want to confirm something. I originally wanted to wait until you took a shower, but I don't think I can wait anymore."
Zuo Mu patted Tang Tang's back. Tang Tang obediently lifted her head from Zuo Mu's arms and looked at him curiously. "What?"
"You..."
Zuo Mu lowered his head. His warm breath fanned across Tang Tang's face. She tried hard not to step back, and the tips of her ears turned red.
Seeing Tang Tang looking like a frightened kitten, Zuo Mu couldn't help but smile. He patted her back but still couldn't resist being playful. While stroking her back, he gently pinched her earlobe.
The originally slightly pink earlobe suddenly turned bright red.
"So red."
Tang Tang, "..."
She felt like she was steaming!
Could you please stop focusing on my ear? If this goes on, she might just melt.
Tang Tang gave Zuo Mu a pleading look to shut up. She pulled her ear out of Zuo Mu's hand and looked like she wanted to say something but stopped. "Aren't you being childish?"
"Not really. I just didn't realize before that your ears turn red so easily."
Tang Tang, "..."
Tang Tang rolled her eyes and expressionlessly rubbed her ear. Isn't that obvious? Who wouldn't blush when touched by the person they like?
"You said you wanted to confirm something. What is it?"
"Yeah," Zuo Mu stepped back and leaned against the door. "I can't wait anymore. I want to confirm something."
Tang Tang was still waiting for Zuo Mu to continue when he suddenly reached out and stroked her hair. "I want to confirm if my girl has someone she likes?"
Tang Tang caught her breath and looked up at him. "What do you..."
Before she could say "mean", Zuo Mu suddenly got closer, leaving her speechless.
"I like you."
Tang Tang blinked and was stunned.
"I like you, Tang Tang. Will you be with me?"