Lin Qinghe's brows furrowed, her expression grave. She understood the truth in Jiang Xun's words.
The warning outside continued to blare, leaving Jiang Wanwan and Jiang Xun helpless. Seeing Lin Qinghe's silence, Jiang Xun hesitated and tentatively asked, "Sister, why don't you… temporarily hand over Brother to them? Given the current situation, we are outnumbered and you can't do anything."
"No! Impossible!" Lin Qinghe suddenly raised her head, her gaze towards You Rong unwavering, "In You Rong's condition, I will never hand him over!"
"Then what do we do now?"
Lin Qinghe's lips pressed into a thin line. Her peripheral vision fell on a magazine on the floor, showing content about a yacht club. She gritted her teeth and decided to take a gamble.
Lin Qinghe's eyes flickered slightly as she said, "Miss Jiang, I'd like to ask you for a favor."
Jiang Wanwan's expression was complex, "Miss Lin, please say it. If it's something within our capabilities, I will definitely do it!"
"What you can do is… I want to entrust You Rong to you. Take him away, but I need you to guarantee… that when You Rong regains his consciousness, you will not hand him over to anyone!"
Lin Qinghe's words stunned both Jiang Wanwan and Jiang Xun.
Jiang Xun said, "If we can take Brother away, naturally we won't hand him over to anyone else! It's just… how can we take him away in this situation?"
Jiang Wanwan added, "Yes, the area is surrounded by R organization members. All exits are blocked. We have no way to take Mr. You away."
"We can!"
Lin Qinghe stated her plan with calm composure, "There's a yacht club not far from here. When it gets darker, we'll drive away as if we're escaping. This will attract the full attention of the R organization members. When they catch up, I'll deliberately crash the car into the yacht club while pretending to escape. Then, you take this opportunity to get out of the car immediately, and I'll continue to drive, drawing their attention. This way… they won't notice you."
Lin Qinghe paused and continued, "You hide in the yacht club. Make sure you stay hidden. When it's completely dark, use a yacht to go down the river, wherever you end up. They've blocked all the roads, yes, but they shouldn't have expected you to go by water."
Jiang Xun and Jiang Wanwan exchanged glances. Jiang Wanwan asked with concern, "What about you, Miss Lin… what will you do?"
Lin Qinghe lowered her eyes, "I'll be fine. After all, I used to be part of the R organization. If I'm caught, I'll only suffer some hardship. They won't kill me… But You Rong can't. His condition is unknown right now. If he's taken back like this, I'm worried he'll be controlled by the R organization. No one knows what they might do to him."
Seeing the solemn expressions on Jiang Wanwan and Jiang Xun's faces, Lin Qinghe smiled at the corners of her mouth, "I believe You Rong will come to find me! Don't worry."
Jiang Xun gritted his teeth and said, "Then take Brother and my sister and leave! I'll go and distract them!"
Honestly, Jiang Xun's words surprised Lin Qinghe. After all, they had only known each other for a few days. Jiang Xun was speaking out of a man's sense of responsibility.
Lin Qinghe shook her head, "No! You don't understand them. I've dealt with them all along, so I know how to buy more time by dealing with them. Please, I'm begging you… help me take You Rong away."
Jiang Xun and Jiang Wanwan hesitated for a long time before reluctantly agreeing.
Lin Qinghe said, "Okay, then get ready. As soon as it gets dark outside, we'll go! We'll proceed as planned!"
Jiang Xun said, "Okay! Sister, don't worry, I'll take good care of Brother and won't hand him over to anyone!"
Lin Qinghe smiled, feeling quite trusting of Jiang Xun.
The loudspeaker outside continued its broadcast. The atmosphere in the small clinic was heavy. No one spoke, waiting for time to pass minute by minute, until the sky outside gradually darkened.
Lin Qinghe walked to the window, pulled back the curtain, and looked outside. Seeing that the time was right, she turned back to Jiang Xun and Jiang Wanwan and said, "Let's go!"
Jiang Xun nodded heavily, "Okay!"
Lin Qinghe and Jiang Xun helped You Rong up and walked outside. They lifted the tarp covering the car, opened the rear door, and helped You Rong inside.
After You Rong sat in the car, Lin Qinghe looked at him deeply. As she half-crawled into the car to withdraw, You Rong suddenly grabbed her wrist, holding it tightly. He struggled to speak each word, "Don't… go…"
Lin Qinghe froze, "You Rong… do you recognize me now?"
You Rong showed no other reaction, breathing heavily with discomfort, and repeated his earlier words, "Don't… go… Don't go…"
Jiang Xun frowned, "Brother doesn't seem to have regained consciousness yet, but… he probably doesn't want you to go, Sister. How about we think of another way?"
Lin Qinghe shook her head, "There won't be another way. We don't even know if this plan will succeed. Don't overthink it, just do as I say."
"But…"
Jiang Xun stopped after his objection. He knew there was no better alternative and that, despite only knowing her for a few days, he could see that Lin Qinghe was resolute. Once she made up her mind, she wouldn't easily change it.
Lin Qinghe's gaze fell on You Rong's contorted face, twisted in pain. The scene of You Rong pointing a gun at her, threatening Gao Tian and others, and insisting she leave, flashed through her mind.
Lin Qinghe gently stroked You Rong's face and leaned down to kiss his lips. She whispered, "...Remember to come and get me soon."
Lin Qinghe's right hand was fractured, making it impossible for her to pry You Rong's hand off hers. She said sternly to Jiang Xun, "Break his hand!"
Jiang Xun used all his might, barely managing to pry open You Rong's tightly clenched hand. After it was pried open, You Rong, despite lacking self-awareness, still struggled to reach for Lin Qinghe, and Jiang Xun quickly held him back.
Lin Qinghe looked at You Rong one last time, withdrew, and slammed the rear door shut. She got into the driver's seat.
Lin Qinghe gripped the steering wheel with one hand, took a deep breath, and slowly started the car.
As the car drove out and sped down the road, it quickly attracted the attention of the R organization members. Three helicopters followed, and then cars began to pursue them.
Perhaps fearing that firing their weapons would harm You Rong, the experimental subject, the R organization members pursued relentlessly but did not fire their guns. This aspect made it easier for Lin Qinghe to maneuver.
"Lin Qinghe! Hand over You Rong! We can spare your life. Otherwise… don't blame us for using force against you!"
The loudspeaker from the helicopter broadcasted. Lin Qinghe ignored it entirely and continued driving towards their destination.
As they neared the yacht club, Lin Qinghe's eyes sharpened, "Get ready! The moment I crash in and the car stops, you quickly get out and hide. Then I'll drive away immediately! Remember, you must be fast! Don't let them see any suspicion!"
Jiang Xun and Jiang Wanwan exchanged glances, their expressions serious.
"Miss Lin! Please be assured, we understand!"