Under normal circumstances, Lin Shu’s emotions and mental state were relatively stable. But this powerful typhoon weather was too similar to the day her daughter drowned in the sea during a storm.
Saving her daughter had always been Lin Shu’s obsession.
So, in this weather, she was reminded that she had to go back and change the outcome—to save her daughter.
That’s how she ended up here.
The moment Lin Shu saw Yueyue, she instantly mistook her for her own daughter, Tiantian.
And she knew that the people who had “Tiantian” in their grasp were bad people.
Watching the bad guys throw “Tiantian” into the sea, Lin Shu almost couldn’t stop herself from rushing out.
But for some reason, she held back at that moment.
Perhaps it was because she saw how many bad people there were. If she went out now, they might stop her from saving “Tiantian.”
So Lin Shu anxiously waited.
Fortunately, the group of bad guys soon left.
And Lin Shu, without hesitation, jumped into the sea.
She was going to save her “Tiantian”!
Lin Shu was a local of Huansha Island, where almost all the residents knew how to swim.
Lin Shu was no exception.
The moment she plunged into the sea, the bone-chilling water enveloped her entire body.
Cold—so cold!
But at this moment, Lin Shu couldn’t care less.
She swam through the water, searching for “Tiantian.”
Soon, she found her.
Immediately, she headed in “Tiantian’s” direction.
Meanwhile, Xingxing and Yueyue had already found Goudan.
The two of them were working together to try and pull Goudan back to the surface.
Just then, a figure suddenly swam toward them.
Startled, Xingxing and Yueyue looked over and realized it was someone familiar.
Yueyue recognized her—it was Lin Shu!
The woman who had suffered such a tragic loss, the mother who had lost her daughter—Lin Shu!
But why was she in the sea?
In Lin Shu’s eyes, all she could see was her “Tiantian.”
Once she found “Tiantian,” she immediately reached out, hugged her, and began pulling her toward the surface.
Yueyue: !!!
‘Brother, she seems to be here to save me!’ Yueyue silently communicated to Xingxing.
‘That’s perfect. The two of us don’t have enough strength, and it’s hard to drag Goudan in the water. With her help, we can get out.’
As Xingxing predicted, Lin Shu, while holding Yueyue, also ended up pulling Goudan and Xingxing up with her as she surfaced.
Xingxing and Yueyue had no idea how strong Lin Shu was.
After all, she looked so frail.
But the truth proved that a mother’s love could create miracles and unleash boundless strength when saving her child.
So, in no time, Lin Shu had pulled all of them out of the water and was swimming toward the shore.
Soon, they all made it back to land.
Thanks to the Water-Repelling Pearl, Xingxing and Yueyue’s clothes remained dry.
But Lin Shu and Goudan were completely drenched.
Especially Goudan, who was still unconscious.
As soon as they reached the shore, Lin Shu tightly embraced Yueyue, stroking her as if she were a precious treasure finally recovered.
“Tiantian, Tiantian… Mommy finally saved you. I finally saved you…”
Held tightly in Lin Shu’s arms, Yueyue froze.
Then, her eyes filled with sorrow and heartache.
She ached for Lin Shu, who, even after all this time, was still trapped in her obsession.
And she grieved—because Tiantian had long since passed away, and the one Lin Shu had saved wasn’t her daughter, but Yueyue.
However, at this moment, Yueyue couldn’t bear to shatter Lin Shu’s dream.
Let Lin Shu believe that she had personally saved her Tiantian.
“Brother, how is Goudan?” Yueyue asked.
Over here, Xingxing was performing first aid on Goudan.
Their mother was a doctor, so they had learned some basic first aid skills and assessments from her.
The only problem was…
“My strength is a bit too weak…”
Yueyue: She and her brother were just children, so the only adult here was…
Yueyue looked at Lin Shu, who was still holding her. “Auntie Lin Shu, can you save Goudan?”
As it turned out, Lin Shu could understand Yueyue’s words.
She followed Yueyue’s instructions precisely.
Moreover, as a resident of Huansha Island, swimming and first aid were practically ingrained in her—instinctive, even.
So now, Lin Shu was skillfully performing first aid on Goudan.
Soon, Goudan coughed up the seawater he had swallowed.
However, he still hadn’t regained consciousness.
“It’s the sedative. He needs to go to the hospital,” Xingxing said.
“Then let’s go to the hospital—Mom’s hospital. She’ll be so worried if she finds out we’re missing,” Yueyue suggested.
“Alright.”
With Lin Shu carrying Goudan on her back, the group—Xingxing and Yueyue included—headed toward the county hospital through the storm.
…
The Frontline of Huansha Island’s Defense
The worst-case scenario Sheng Zexi had feared had come true.
This typhoon was too powerful.
Wave after towering wave crashed over the sandbags they had piled high, surging toward the island.
“Everyone, prioritize your safety! Stay safe first…”
Against such waves, all defensive measures were futile.
The only thing they could do now was ensure their own survival.
Just then, Sheng Zexi suddenly felt something nibbling at his leg.
He looked down and saw a gray mouse.
A mouse?
As Sheng Zexi frowned in confusion, the mouse suddenly transformed—right before his eyes—into a piece of paper.
What in the world?
Suppressing his shock, Sheng Zexi bent down and picked up the paper.
When he saw the handwriting and the message, his heart sank.
This was a message from Ningning.
The note said she had safely given birth to a baby boy.
But!
That “Aunt Zhou” had ulterior motives.
And—Xingxing and Yueyue might have encountered danger at the hands of bad people.
At this moment, Sheng Zexi couldn’t help but feel a surge of panic.
In this severe typhoon, all military resources were tied up in disaster response and rescue efforts. There was no way he could request troops to search for Xingxing and Yueyue.
But as their father, how could he just stand by and do nothing?
Especially since Ningning had just given birth and was still in the hospital—she was in no condition to act.
Without hesitation, Sheng Zexi went to his superior, Chen Han, and explained the situation.
Chen Han’s expression darkened. He clenched his fist and slammed it against the wall.
“Those heartless bastards! To strike during such a disaster—and target children! They’re absolute monsters!”
“Go. Bring Xingxing and Yueyue back safely.”
“Yes, sir. Thank you.”
With approval secured, Sheng Zexi wasted no time and immediately set off for the county hospital.
…
Meanwhile, after Sheng Zexi left, Chen Han organized rescue efforts for the islanders affected by the tidal surge.
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