Chapter 78: Through Thick and Thin

gging herself tightly. Her eyes were wet with either sweat or tears as she looked at Li An resolutely.Even in this state, Guan Xiaoke still stirred something within Li An; he suddenly reached out and...Chapter 78 Relying on Each Other Through Wind and Rain

Lǐ n glanced askance at Yán Luòxī, almost snorting coldly through his nose, "I didn't realize you could still speak human language! I thought you had taken a mute pill and wanted to continue pretending not to see or hear me!"

Rumble... whoosh—

The rain outside the window intensified in an instant.

Yán Luòxī didn't care about Lǐ n's caustic remarks. Right now, she only wanted to get home and pleaded once more, "Can you drive any faster A heavy downpour is coming soon!"

"Do I look blind to you Can't see a storm’s brewing" Lǐ n was finally irritated by her nagging; his face darkened, and he thumped heavily on the steering wheel twice. The car emitted an earsplitting screech, while the wipers rapidly swept across the rain-covered windshield, causing Yán Luòxī to shudder.

"You wicked woman! You’re hoping I’ll die, aren't you!" Lǐ n smiled with a cold glint in his eyes, his gaze icy and filled with wrath.

Oh no! How did things escalate so quickly Yán Luòxī could not bear such an accusation. She hastily shook her head, "I... I'm not hoping for your death!"

"With the wind howling outside, rain pouring down heavily, and darkness as thick as a pot's bottom, you still urge me to drive faster! Doesn't that mean you wish me dead" Lǐ n pointed an accusatory finger at Yán Luòxī, his voice steaming with anger.

Yan Luoxi was speechless after being scolded, indeed, with heavy rain and dense car traffic outside, speeding could easily lead to an accident.

Seeing Li An still visibly upset, she had no choice but to grovel, "Okay then, you drive slowly."

Hearing Yan Luoxi's somewhat apologetic tone, Li An couldn't help sighing in relief, feeling much better inside.

The rain outside the car window poured down like a waterfall from the sky. After driving for a while, they encountered a long line of cars ahead and had to stop reluctantly. Initially, Li An didn’t pay too much attention to the situation outside and idly turned on the radio to listen to music. Soon enough, however, he sensed something amiss.

Due to its lower elevation, where they were now had deeper water accumulation than other areas, with cars packed tightly around his vehicle in all directions. They appeared trapped like animals stuck in a mud pit.

Li An felt that the situation was getting precarious and gritted his teeth, opening the car door against the wind and rain. Immediately, countless drops of rain rushed in; his expensive casual wear and shirt were instantly soaked through.

The rain pelted his head and face, causing a sharp sting of pain, but Li An persisted to get out of the car.

Blinded by the heavy rain, he felt as though standing under a huge waterfall. Water was streaming down from his hair and shoulders. He wiped his face and looked around before glancing at the water that had already come up past his knees; without hesitation, he went to the other side of the car to open the door and pull Yan Luoxi out.

"What are you doing..." Startled, Yan Luoxi thought Li An was going to harm her again. She clutched the car handle tightly with both hands; as soon as she opened her mouth to scream, rainwater flooded into her mouth, causing her to cough repeatedly.

The rain was too loud, and Li An could only shout at Yan Luoxi: "We have to leave immediately; otherwise, when the water level rises further, we won't be able to open the car doors and will drown inside." As he shouted, countless cold drops of rain entered his stomach, causing him to spit furiously.

Seeing Li An's tightly knitted eyebrows and clenched jaw with muscles pulling into varying lines on his cheeks, Yan Luoxi realized that he was truly worried. Hearing Li An's fierce shouting, she vaguely understood the severity of the situation and obediently got out of the car. Without any preparation, her calloused foot stepped into knee-deep water, causing an instinctive "Mom!" cry.

"Idiot!" Li An glanced at her sideways, roughly pulling her into his arms, half-carrying half-supporting Yan Luoxi as he led her through the gaps between stalled vehicles and struggled towards the roadside.

The torrential rain continued to pour down, with whistling winds all around. The surroundings were pitch black; with their movements, water levels rapidly rose. Before they could reach the sidewalk, the rushing water had already reached their thighs from every direction.

Yan Luoxi had never encountered such a terrifying situation and was truly frightened. She clung to Li An's side, unable to stop trembling.

Li An frowned as he looked around, trying to find higher ground at the end of the road. At this moment, some people in nearby cars also noticed their predicament and hurriedly got out.

Sensing Yan Luoxi's shivering body within his arms, Li An lowered his head slightly. In the flickering light from a street lamp, he saw her frightened face. His heart suddenly felt better; it seemed this stubborn girl was also afraid!

Li An looked around and spotted a five-star hotel not far away, brightly lit with round-the-clock hot water, dry and comfortable rooms, and delicious food. Even if the heavy rain caused a flood, it wouldn't reach higher than this multi-story building.

Without hesitation, he held Yan Luoxi and headed towards the hotel. At this point, she was already at a loss for what to do; wherever Li An led her, she followed.

When they reached the hotel entrance, Li An noticed that there were quite a few guests entering the building. He wondered whether this was due to good business or if there were too many people like him.

The moment Yan Luoxi stepped into the hotel, she hastily tried to break free from Li An's embrace. Instead of holding her back forcefully, he merely cursed her: "Ungrateful brat!"

The hotel lobby was grand and spacious with gold and red decorations everywhere. Many people were either standing for conversations or sitting while waiting for their turn at the counter to check in. Some of them had been caught by the rain but none looked as bedraggled as Li An and Yan Luoxi did, so everyone's eyes focused on them.

Yan Luoxi felt embarrassed as she glanced around before looking over helplessly towards the usually debonair Li An. She noticed that water was streaming down him onto the floor in a small river. A smile tugged at her lips, imagining how he might flood the hotel floor and get fined.

Li An also took a glance at Yan Luoxi and his expression changed abruptly after seeing her.

The beige dress she was wearing had long since been soaked through, clinging to her body in a way that accentuated her beautiful figure. The outlines of her bra and panties were clearly visible, along with two pale shins below the hem of her rather short skirt, all quivering enticingly amidst the dripping rainwater.

Her soft and delicate face, now drenched by the storm, seemed even more appealing, those glossy black eyes staring at him like a cat's.

The sight left Li An feeling his throat dry as he muttered under his breath: "Damn it!"

Yan Luoxi thought that Li An was still scolding her and instinctively pulled back slightly.serve what others do... Luoxi, Mrs. Li is a kind person. If you encounter any difficulties, just talk to her directly; she will definitely help you... Luoxi, what’s wrong with you..."What’s going on w...