novelraw Chapter 994: Surrounded by Dead Silence
Chapter 994: Surrounded by Dead Silence
The cruise ship’s deck was high above the sea surface, and several people plunged deep into the water.Compared to the last time they fell into water, this time seemed even worse.
The powerful impact left their minds somewhat muddled.
After inhaling water, Xia Yinian managed to gather her breath and struggled to swim upward.
It felt like darkness surrounded her, the seawater covering her ears, making it seem like she couldn’t hear anything.
She kept pushing up, yet remained submerged in the water, seemingly unable to see any hope.
Her last breath was nearly spent, yet everything remained silent, as if she was wrapped in deathly stillness.
Uncle, will he come?
Xia Yinian knew why she thought of him; he had always been in her heart, an undeniable fact.
Choking on even more water, she felt dizzier, yet she refused to give up, frantically swimming upward.
The girl continued to strive, but her limbs weakened steadily.
She was too far from the surface and hit so hard she couldn’t tell direction anymore.
Now, Xia Yinian’s mind held only one thought: never give up, never!
But everything seemed darker and still; was this truly the end for her?
With a final kick, Xia Yinian exhausted all her strength, her body slowly sinking.
"Uncle, save... me, Uncle..."
Watching the girl’s lips move slightly, producing bubbles, the man swiftly approached.
"Uncle." Xia Yinian continued to murmur.
Did she really see him? Did Uncle truly come?
Even if it was an illusion, it encouraged Xia Yinian; she closed her eyes, gritted her teeth, and channeled all her energy, sliding towards that side.
Only when her body was embraced did Xia Yinian reluctantly open her eyes.
It was him; he really came.
Before losing consciousness, Xia Yinian’s lips curled into a faint smile.
Gu Beicheng frowned, holding the person in his arms, swiftly swimming upward.
Not long after, he met Gu Lingqian who had come searching.
With a moment’s hesitation, Gu Beicheng placed the person in Gu Lingqian’s arms and headed towards deeper waters.
Gu Lingqian could hardly afford much thought, holding her soft body, quickly swimming upward.
Nian Nian will be fine, don’t be afraid! It will be alright!
As they emerged from the water, Gu Lingqian held Xia Yinian with one hand, gently patting her back with the other.
"Nian Nian, wake up! Nian Nian, wake up!"
Seeing someone emerge, the other bodyguards in the water immediately swam towards them.
Soon, on the other side, Gu Beicheng also surfaced with a woman.
Yu Wanqing was lucky; not long after entering the water, she found a rope.
Thanks to this rope, she didn’t drift too far.
Knowing that Beicheng rescued her personally, a wave of warmth surged in Yu Wanqing’s heart.
She clung to his neck tightly, pressing her head upward, her body trembling, repeatedly calling the man’s name.
After being patted for a while, Xia Yinian spat out seawater and finally opened her eyes.
By then, the lifeboat had approached them.
"Nian Nian, you’re finally awake." Gu Lingqian gazed down at the girl before him, with a smile slowly curling at his lips.
Seeing it was Gu Lingqian, Xia Yinian was somewhat astonished.
Earlier, she thought it was Uncle.
Gu Lingqian did not notice her slightly disappointed look; the loss and recovery made him more aware of his feelings.