Chapter 302: Capturing the Kidnapper

Seeing the object thrown toward his face, Ling Chen reacted swiftly, turning and leaping backward into the pit in the blink of an eye.

Lying in the pit, Tang Shiyun felt a darkness descend as Ling Chen’s body pressed down upon her. As he jumped, Ling Chen supported himself with his hands to avoid hurting her. However, the impact bent his arms slightly, leaning his body downwards to dissipate the force.

He didn’t anticipate that this motion would cause his lips to meet Tang Shiyun’s. Their lips pressed tightly together, and their minds went blank. Tang Shiyun looked at Ling Chen in a daze, her smooth face like a freshly bloomed flower, vivid and immensely flushed with shyness. Seemingly forgetting the danger, only one thought occupied her mind.

Her first kiss was taken away!

This sudden turn of events also stunned Ling Chen; who could have imagined he would land perfectly on Tang Shiyun’s lips?

Coincidence, an absolute coincidence.

As he pondered, the device above the pit exploded, the flames roaring instantly and spreading over a ten-meter radius. Fortunately, Ling Chen and Tang Shiyun were hiding in the pit, and the flames swept over them without causing harm.

Feeling the temperature above his head gradually decrease, Ling Chen immediately moved his lips away and leapt toward the edge of the pit. Watching him leave, Tang Shiyun gently touched her own lips, a glimmer of sweet tenderness passing through her radiant eyes, filled with reluctance and a trace of complex emotions.

At this moment, Ling Chen, climbing out of the pit, saw Zhou Lin holding another device, running in their direction, less than five meters away. If he threw that thing into the pit, Tang Shiyun would undoubtedly be in peril.

With this thought, he grabbed a clump of dried mud from the ground and flung it at Zhou Lin.

Although the mud was light, empowered with Inner Strength, it flew quickly and smashed directly into Zhou Lin’s face. Zhou Lin hurriedly raised his arms, blocking the mud.

Opportunity!

Ling Chen’s eyes brightened, and he charged forward. By the time Zhou Lin lowered his arms, Ling Chen stood before him. The scare was significant for Zhou Lin, but as a retired soldier, his combat readiness remained. After a brief moment of shock, he reacted, his eyes fierce, and shouted, "We’ll die together!" As he said this, he attempted to trigger the device.

However, Ling Chen was prepared. Before Zhou Lin could trigger it, he grabbed Zhou Lin’s hand holding the device firmly, preventing his fingers from moving.

At the same time, his right hand clenched into a fist, and he fiercely punched Zhou Lin’s chest.

Bang!

Hit by the powerful punch, Zhou Lin’s face instantly turned pale, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

"Get down!" Ling Chen shouted softly, sweeping his left leg across, striking Zhou Lin’s calf. Losing his balance, Zhou Lin toppled to the ground.

After snatching the device from Zhou Lin’s hands, Ling Chen breathed a sigh of relief, dismantled it, and threw it aside. Then he pulled out his belt and tied Zhou Lin’s hands behind his back.

All set, Ling Chen dusted off his hands, jumped back into the pit, took hold of Tang Shiyun’s wrist, and smiled, "Get up."

Sss!

Suddenly, a sound of tearing fabric echoed. Ling Chen focused his gaze and noticed Tang Shiyun’s skirt hem caught on a root. As she stood up, her skirt tore open from the side, extending up to her waist, revealing a flash of white. Through the tear, the layers of her undergarments were faintly visible.

"Ah!"

Tang Shiyun cried out, her exposure causing great embarrassment. Especially when she saw Ling Chen’s eyes, blatantly staring at her, she felt even more ashamed, her face turning crimson.

Seeing that Ling Chen’s gaze remained fixed on her, she stamped her foot and pouted, "Ling."

Startled, Ling Chen immediately came back to his senses, grinned sheepishly, and turned his head away. As his heated gaze disappeared, Tang Shiyun’s complexion slowly began to recover as she bent down to fiddle with her skirt hem. At that moment, Ling Chen couldn’t help but sneak another glance, his gaze freezing, his mouth slightly agape, filled with awe.

As Tang Shiyun bent over, the cleavage of her bosom was unmistakably revealed. Through the wide-open neckline, two soft mounds were bared before him, mesmerizing him to the point his pulse raced and his blood boiled.

Amitabha Buddha! Sinful, sinful, one must not look upon things one should not see.

He silently recited a Buddhist chant, yet his eyes were reluctant to move away, internally sighing at how much this girl had developed in just a few months.

At that moment, Tang Shiyun, who was tending to her skirt, felt the evening breeze, a chill settling on her chest. Beside her, Ling Chen’s breathing grew heavier. Strangely aware, she looked up and caught Ling Chen’s voyeuristic gaze. Startled, Tang Shiyun subconsciously followed his gaze and realized her bust was unintentionally exposed. Instantly feeling extremely shy, she quickly covered her neckline and glared at Ling Chen with a blushing face.

How annoying! Ling has become more and more indecent.

Caught in the act, Ling Chen was too embarrassed to continue his gaze. He looked around and saw Xia Mutong with a police officer approaching from the base of the cemetery hill, feeling somewhat relieved.

"Girl."

Ling Chen turned his head, about to speak, but saw Tang Shiyun squatting on the ground, her arms crossed, pressing on her delicate shoulders, gently rubbing them, her face somewhat pale.

It was now midnight, and the night breeze was growing colder, especially in the cemetery; the psychological effect made it feel even colder.

Seeing Tang Shiyun’s frail appearance, Ling Chen felt a pang of pity. Swiftly, he took off his jacket and draped it over her, gently embracing her, using his body heat to warm her.

The bashful Tang Shiyun resisted slightly at first, then compliantly leaned into Ling Chen’s embrace, quietly enjoying his scent.

Everything that happened tonight seemed like a dream. She had thought she was doomed, but out of nowhere, her Ling had suddenly appeared, rescuing her from the kidnappers.

"Ling, was that you I saw this afternoon at the company?" She remembered the momentary daze from the afternoon, mistakenly thinking Ling Chen was there, and couldn’t help but ask.

"Mhm." Ling Chen smiled and nodded. At this point, there was no need to hide it any longer.