Chapter 112: Do you want to depend on me for the rest of your life?

Qiao Hanye looked different; he looked gloomy, like something has made him very unhappy.

"I'm okay." His voice was hoarse, but still pleasant to the ears.

He Lanjin's knees went weak at the sound of Qiao Hanye's voice. She wanted to, but did not ask any more questions. She closed the bathroom door behind her.

When He Lanjin came out, she found that Qiao Hanye had already packed. He handed her a loaf of bread. "We can't stay here any longer. We have to leave now, but let's eat first," he said.

"Okay," He Lanjin replied and started eating.

He Lanjin felt the house shake. She looked at Qiao Hanye then quickly got up.

Qiao Hanye took her hand and led her out of the house, shielding her behind him.

He Lanjin was stunned. She felt like a little girl, with Qiao Hanye as her protector.

Outside, people were running in all directions, causing mayhem.

"Everyone, stop running. Be careful," He Lanjin warned. Unfortunately, these people did not listen to her. The few people that rushed over were knocked down by another vibration; they died on the spot.

Only then did the people realize how perilous their situation was. They took a few steps back and moved closer to He Lanjin.

"Go this way and wade through the water," Qiao Hanye ordered. The people moved as one, following him.

The earthquake had caused the bridge to break; the only way to get across to safety was through the water.

He Lanjin started to walk toward the water, but Qiao Hanye grabbed her arm. "It's winter. The water is very cold. You can't wade in it."

"We can't stay here," He Lanjin replied. "We will only be buried alive if we do. We have to go." She was right, of course. It was best to stay away from mountains and buildings during the earthquake.

Qiao Hanye took off his coat and draped it over her body. He turned around and bent down. "Get up on my back."

"Qiao Hanye, I can walk on my own," He Lanjin said as she watched him crouch down before her.

She looked at the people wading through the water. The water level was not high. She was tall; she could easily get across.

"You are on your period," Qiao Hanye said in a low voice. "This is not a joke; your body is not made of iron. Wading in the cold water will make you sick." It was obvious that he did some research when he got He Lanjin the tampons.

Stunned, He Lanjin relented and got on Qiao Hanye's back. The man chuckled and said, "Mrs. Qiao insisted on swimming just now. Does she want to get sick and depend on me for the rest of her life?"

"Who cares?" He Lanjin huffed.

Qiao Hanye laughed and carried her quickly through the water. Although she didn't touch the water, He Lanjin could still felt how cold it was. Someone in front of her got so cold that his face turned purple.

"Are you sure you don't care?" Qiao Hanye teased.

"I don't want your help," He Lanjin replied belligerently, like a little child. She opened her mouth and bit Qiao Hanye on the shoulder.

The man grunted and said happily, "I'm your man, and I have those bite marks to prove it."

"He Lanjin could not help but smile. After a few steps, Qiao Hanye realized that something was wrong. "Run, everyone run faster," he commanded.

Suddenly, water surged through the spot they had just left.

Qiao Hanye carried He Lanjin on his back as if she did not weigh anything at all. He did not put her down until they reached a safe place.

The two of them looked back at the collapsed area. He Lanjin was quietly amazed at how Qiao Hanye handled the situation. Even in a dangerous situation such as this, he knew just what to do. He was now personally commanding the troops to treat the seriously injured. No one dared question his directives; they simply obeyed, as if he were a king and they were his subjects.